40mm Jamex lowering springs

nejones · Dec 13th, 2007, 18:33

These springs were meant to be 40mm lower than standard but theyre quite a bit more than that.
They're on the car now so when i've washed it tomorrow i'll take some pics cause its sitting real nice.
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JIM C · Dec 13th, 2007, 19:02

Be interested to see how the car looks now that its been lowered.

nejones · Dec 14th, 2007, 11:59

Got it cleaned and took some photos but the poor light doesn't do them justice really

BEFORE

AFTER

JIM C · Dec 14th, 2007, 12:51

Its an improvement in its appearance how does it handle now?

nejones · Dec 14th, 2007, 13:21

The ride is much firmer and controlled, but you'd expect that as the shocks i replaced were completely shot.
Control under severe braking is much improved.
Lean and roll are noticably less although the weather and roads aren't really in any state to give it a good try out.
Xmas day i'll be travelling mostly a-b roads to see my folks so i may be able to test it out then hopefully.

LankyTim · Dec 14th, 2007, 15:51

Looks good, not too over the top!

Richard C · Dec 15th, 2007, 20:48

Love the look of it now Nathan. Can't wait to see it at Asda next.........

LankyTim · Dec 16th, 2007, 09:44

How much did the springs cost? (if you dont mind me asking)

jetronic63 · Dec 16th, 2007, 09:52

Great looking car, the springs make a huge difference to the look - the wheels don't look lost in the arches anymore, excellent !

nejones · Dec 16th, 2007, 12:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by LankyTim

How much did the springs cost? (if you dont mind me asking)

No problem Tim.
They were £64 the set off Ebay, + £10 delivery.
It was cheaper to buy these than buy standard rear ones that i needed.

Dec 13th, 2007, 18:33	#1
nejones T-7 creator/driver Last Online: Jul 21st, 2012 22:26 Join Date: May 2007 Location: tipton View Photos By: nejones	40mm Jamex lowering springs These springs were meant to be 40mm lower than standard but theyre quite a bit more than that. They're on the car now so when i've washed it tomorrow i'll take some pics cause its sitting real nice. DSC00024 (Small).JPG __________________ Cheers Nathan

Dec 13th, 2007, 19:02	#2
JIM C Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scotland View Photos By: JIM C	Be interested to see how the car looks now that its been lowered. __________________

Dec 14th, 2007, 11:59	#3
nejones T-7 creator/driver Last Online: Jul 21st, 2012 22:26 Join Date: May 2007 Location: tipton View Photos By: nejones	Got it cleaned and took some photos but the poor light doesn't do them justice really BEFORE AFTER __________________ Cheers Nathan

Dec 14th, 2007, 12:51	#4
JIM C Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scotland View Photos By: JIM C	Its an improvement in its appearance how does it handle now? __________________

Dec 14th, 2007, 13:21	#5
nejones T-7 creator/driver Last Online: Jul 21st, 2012 22:26 Join Date: May 2007 Location: tipton View Photos By: nejones	The ride is much firmer and controlled, but you'd expect that as the shocks i replaced were completely shot. Control under severe braking is much improved. Lean and roll are noticably less although the weather and roads aren't really in any state to give it a good try out. Xmas day i'll be travelling mostly a-b roads to see my folks so i may be able to test it out then hopefully. __________________ Cheers Nathan

Dec 14th, 2007, 15:51	#6
LankyTim Missing the point Last Online: May 1st, 2024 18:59 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Stoke-On-Trent View Photos By: LankyTim	Looks good, not too over the top! __________________ Tim 1968 Volvo 145 long term project. Currently without a Volvo daily driver.

Dec 15th, 2007, 20:48	#7
Richard C Member Last Online: Jun 25th, 2011 06:16 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: West Bromwich	Love the look of it now Nathan. Can't wait to see it at Asda next.........

Dec 16th, 2007, 09:44	#8
LankyTim Missing the point Last Online: May 1st, 2024 18:59 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Stoke-On-Trent View Photos By: LankyTim	How much did the springs cost? (if you dont mind me asking) __________________ Tim 1968 Volvo 145 long term project. Currently without a Volvo daily driver.

Dec 16th, 2007, 09:52	#9
jetronic63 Member Last Online: Jun 13th, 2024 20:14 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chichester View Photos By: jetronic63	Great looking car, the springs make a huge difference to the look - the wheels don't look lost in the arches anymore, excellent ! __________________ Volvo 360 GL ~ Volvo 244 GLE ~ Volvo 240 GLT ~ Volvo 760 Turbo ~ Volvo 760 GLE ~ Volvo 780 Turbo 16v

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