Wanted, Coilovers etc to lower my 240 Wagon

revolvor · Jan 28th, 2016, 13:03

Hi,
Looking to stop my 87" 240 Wagon wobbling about so looking for Coilovers, or a link to buy some new in the UK if possible 👍 Please

Thanks
Sid in Derbyshire

DionBullock · Jan 28th, 2016, 13:09

Have a word with Dai, aka, ClassicSwede.

revolvor · Jan 29th, 2016, 13:02

Thanks Dion, Just checked out the website.
Are any other suppliers doing 240 Coilovers or has anyone got parts from an abandoned project in the garage maybe ? I don't mind travelling to collect.
Thanks
Sid

Northmannia · Jan 30th, 2016, 16:38

I would advise Classic Swede, best price and quality. Other then that Kaphlenke (which is more expensive and a lot in shipping), Yoshifab (same issue) and a company in Sweden forgot the name but low quality shocks (chinabay)

240T · Jan 31st, 2016, 11:38

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Originally Posted by revolvor

Thanks Dion, Just checked out the website.
Are any other suppliers doing 240 Coilovers or has anyone got parts from an abandoned project in the garage maybe ? I don't mind travelling to collect.
Thanks
Sid

Just go Classic Swede. Far easier and Dai is a top bloke, or go Kaplhenke but you'll have to spend 25-30% extra to get them. Kaplehnke are $1900 minus shipping for the whole set.

classicswede · Jan 31st, 2016, 12:56

Chances are you do not even need coilover for what you want. A good set of lowering springs and dampers will transform the way your 240 handles. Combine that with wider wheels and tyres it will grip and handle well. Add poly bushes and and chassis braces they can be impressive. Coilove rs are more for racing or extrema lowering and are not ideal for a road car.

revolvor · Jan 31st, 2016, 20:34

Hi everyone,
My wagon has newish unknown make lowering springs fitted, front always looks too high, the rear end bottoms out and clunks with three in the back but have some Grayston spring assistors to try, would be nice to set a ride height with damping to suit, has anyone made any other non specific Coilovers fit ?

Thanks
Sid

classicswede · Jan 31st, 2016, 21:50

It has been done. The issue with teh cheap coilovers you see for the common makes is they are built and made cheap and the durability and ride quality suffer from it.

The big problem with most lowering springs out there (not mine) is that the spring rates are too soft especially on the rear. I go failry stiff so that you can still carry a load or passengers in the car.

If you must have coilovers then there is the DIY option but doing that right gets close in cost to the real deal.

revolvor · Jan 31st, 2016, 22:22

Probably my springs then Dai, would your 80/60mm set be ok ? Sounds great if it pits it nose down a bit ��

mylittletony · Feb 1st, 2016, 09:04

I'm still keen to see a pic of a car fitted with the 80/60 kit. As far as I'm concerned the 40mm springs bring the car to a "normal" ride height!

Dai - are your short shocks compatible with the 80/60 kit?

Jan 28th, 2016, 13:03	#1
revolvor Sid Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 15:07 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Derbyshire	Wanted, Coilovers etc to lower my 240 Wagon Hi, Looking to stop my 87" 240 Wagon wobbling about so looking for Coilovers, or a link to buy some new in the UK if possible 👍 Please Thanks Sid in Derbyshire

Jan 29th, 2016, 13:02	#3
revolvor Sid Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 15:07 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Derbyshire	Thanks Dion, Just checked out the website. Are any other suppliers doing 240 Coilovers or has anyone got parts from an abandoned project in the garage maybe ? I don't mind travelling to collect. Thanks Sid Last edited by revolvor; Jan 29th, 2016 at 13:05.

Jan 31st, 2016, 12:56	#6
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 21:53 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	Chances are you do not even need coilover for what you want. A good set of lowering springs and dampers will transform the way your 240 handles. Combine that with wider wheels and tyres it will grip and handle well. Add poly bushes and and chassis braces they can be impressive. Coilove rs are more for racing or extrema lowering and are not ideal for a road car. __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Jan 31st, 2016, 21:50	#8
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 21:53 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	It has been done. The issue with teh cheap coilovers you see for the common makes is they are built and made cheap and the durability and ride quality suffer from it. The big problem with most lowering springs out there (not mine) is that the spring rates are too soft especially on the rear. I go failry stiff so that you can still carry a load or passengers in the car. If you must have coilovers then there is the DIY option but doing that right gets close in cost to the real deal. __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

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Jan 28th, 2016, 13:09	#2
DionBullock Volvo Nut Last Online: Apr 18th, 2022 17:42 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Bangor, Gwynedd	Have a word with Dai, aka, ClassicSwede.

Jan 30th, 2016, 16:38	#4
Northmannia VOC Member Last Online: Oct 26th, 2023 20:51 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Sussex	I would advise Classic Swede, best price and quality. Other then that Kaphlenke (which is more expensive and a lot in shipping), Yoshifab (same issue) and a company in Sweden forgot the name but low quality shocks (chinabay)

Jan 31st, 2016, 20:34	#7
revolvor Sid Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 15:07 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Derbyshire	Hi everyone, My wagon has newish unknown make lowering springs fitted, front always looks too high, the rear end bottoms out and clunks with three in the back but have some Grayston spring assistors to try, would be nice to set a ride height with damping to suit, has anyone made any other non specific Coilovers fit ? Thanks Sid

Jan 31st, 2016, 22:22	#9
revolvor Sid Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 15:07 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Derbyshire	Probably my springs then Dai, would your 80/60mm set be ok ? Sounds great if it pits it nose down a bit ��

Feb 1st, 2016, 09:04	#10
mylittletony Master Member Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2024 09:21 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: East Sussex	I'm still keen to see a pic of a car fitted with the 80/60 kit. As far as I'm concerned the 40mm springs bring the car to a "normal" ride height! Dai - are your short shocks compatible with the 80/60 kit?

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