How low is your 440/460/480?

Bruce_T · Jan 3rd, 2008, 20:06

My suspension on my car is nearly 110,000 miles old and has done well over the last 10 and half or so years.

Its very soft now.

I could buy some new dampers.

But I think Ill go the whole hog and buy new standard or uprated dampers and lowered springs.

What sort of kits are about?

I can only see a Blistein one which lowers eithet 30mm or 40mm for £260 and £230 respectivly inc dampers/springs.

Can you post pics of your lowered cars with what you have done ie, wheels/suspension wise etc.

Thanks.

B20F · Jan 3rd, 2008, 20:43

Here's a thread about lowering a 480 which you may find interesting. It's from the 480-europe forum:
http://volvo480.dragons.org.uk/forum...ic.php?t=14162

Bruce_T · Jan 3rd, 2008, 21:12

Many thanks

AKelly1989 · Jan 7th, 2008, 20:27

ive lowered mine by 40mm but now that its bedded in its more like 45mm lol cant even put my hand up in the wheel arch

also if i carry more than 2passengers then i have scrubage issues. it depends how much you use the car and what you use it for, if you still take people out in it the go for 35s if not well then get it low as possible lol. by the way £200+??? i only payed £20 for a set of brand new 40mm springs hahahahha was off fleabay

gd luck!!!

p.s eurocarparts do springs for £80-90

Bruce_T · Jan 7th, 2008, 21:02

Hi kelly,

Id want to replace the shocks/dampers on mine as they are very soft lol.

Lowering it with springs only would well and truly finish her off!

Do you have any pictures of your lowered?

jlgrosvenor · Jan 8th, 2008, 12:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruce_T

Hi kelly,

Id want to replace the shocks/dampers on mine as they are very soft lol.

Lowering it with springs only would well and truly finish her off!

Snap and snap.

It's a shame it's so difficult to get aftermarket suspension that doesn't lower the car. Not everyone want to burn round Sainsbury's carparks after hours with the bass thumping.

AKelly1989 · Jan 10th, 2008, 22:16

i sometimes regret lowering my car you get airbourne everytime you hit a speedbump to fast and not only that it feels like your going to snap the car or break something everytime you hit one or even a pot hole lol. if your going all the way with dampers n all them i dont think you'll have any suspension at all lol youd be better off welding a scaffold pole in place hahha. i only have springs and its a pain drivin down a straight round lol. but then again your roads may be better than mine haha...

<a href="http://xs.to/xs.php?h=xs123&d=08024&f=002509.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://xs123.xs.to/xs123/08024/002509.jpg.xs.jpg" title="Free image hosting powered by xs.to"></a>my 440tub after 40mm lowering springs fitted

tomfoolery · Jan 11th, 2008, 16:57

ive had 2 440 tubs both lowered 90 mm no probs as long as you have correct wheels tyres on...a kelly has seen how low mine were ..lol

Bruce_T · Jan 11th, 2008, 18:30

How did you get it lowered 90mm?

Custom springs/Coil over kit?

tomfoolery · Jan 12th, 2008, 10:31

i brought 90 mm lowering springs and volvo gas shocks springs were 57.50 from euro car parts and the shocks i got of ebay..

Jan 3rd, 2008, 20:06	#1
Bruce_T Senior Member Last Online: Feb 9th, 2011 21:33 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bristol View Photos By: Bruce_T	How low is your 440/460/480? My suspension on my car is nearly 110,000 miles old and has done well over the last 10 and half or so years. Its very soft now. I could buy some new dampers. But I think Ill go the whole hog and buy new standard or uprated dampers and lowered springs. What sort of kits are about? I can only see a Blistein one which lowers eithet 30mm or 40mm for £260 and £230 respectivly inc dampers/springs. Can you post pics of your lowered cars with what you have done ie, wheels/suspension wise etc. Thanks.

Jan 3rd, 2008, 20:43	#2
B20F Master Member Last Online: Jul 7th, 2016 21:43 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Zeist View Photos By: B20F	Here's a thread about lowering a 480 which you may find interesting. It's from the 480-europe forum: http://volvo480.dragons.org.uk/forum...ic.php?t=14162 __________________

Jan 3rd, 2008, 21:12	#3
Bruce_T Senior Member Last Online: Feb 9th, 2011 21:33 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bristol View Photos By: Bruce_T	Many thanks

Jan 7th, 2008, 20:27	#4
AKelly1989 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2008 19:59 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Slough View Photos By: AKelly1989	ive lowered mine by 40mm but now that its bedded in its more like 45mm lol cant even put my hand up in the wheel arch also if i carry more than 2passengers then i have scrubage issues. it depends how much you use the car and what you use it for, if you still take people out in it the go for 35s if not well then get it low as possible lol. by the way £200+??? i only payed £20 for a set of brand new 40mm springs hahahahha was off fleabay gd luck!!! p.s eurocarparts do springs for £80-90

Jan 7th, 2008, 21:02	#5
Bruce_T Senior Member Last Online: Feb 9th, 2011 21:33 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bristol View Photos By: Bruce_T	Hi kelly, Id want to replace the shocks/dampers on mine as they are very soft lol. Lowering it with springs only would well and truly finish her off! Do you have any pictures of your lowered?

Jan 10th, 2008, 22:16	#7
AKelly1989 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2008 19:59 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Slough View Photos By: AKelly1989	i sometimes regret lowering my car you get airbourne everytime you hit a speedbump to fast and not only that it feels like your going to snap the car or break something everytime you hit one or even a pot hole lol. if your going all the way with dampers n all them i dont think you'll have any suspension at all lol youd be better off welding a scaffold pole in place hahha. i only have springs and its a pain drivin down a straight round lol. but then again your roads may be better than mine haha... <a href="http://xs.to/xs.php?h=xs123&d=08024&f=002509.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://xs123.xs.to/xs123/08024/002509.jpg.xs.jpg" title="Free image hosting powered by xs.to"></a>my 440tub after 40mm lowering springs fitted

Jan 11th, 2008, 16:57	#8
tomfoolery New Member Last Online: May 17th, 2010 13:18 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: brum	ive had 2 440 tubs both lowered 90 mm no probs as long as you have correct wheels tyres on...a kelly has seen how low mine were ..lol

Jan 11th, 2008, 18:30	#9
Bruce_T Senior Member Last Online: Feb 9th, 2011 21:33 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bristol View Photos By: Bruce_T	How did you get it lowered 90mm? Custom springs/Coil over kit?

Jan 12th, 2008, 10:31	#10
tomfoolery New Member Last Online: May 17th, 2010 13:18 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: brum	i brought 90 mm lowering springs and volvo gas shocks springs were 57.50 from euro car parts and the shocks i got of ebay..

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