Suspension mods to a 440 Turbo.

dacvolvo · Jun 26th, 2002, 11:58

Hi Guys... and Gals,

I'm gonna sort the suspension out on my 440 CD Turbo (N reg 95). Whenever I put my foot down, the front of the car rises up and the boot dips down. ( As does any car if you're hammering it !!! ) I'd like the car to remain level on hard acceleration, so that's when I like turn to you nice people for some friendly advice.

Whats the best option;

1. Keep the present ride hight and simply stiffen the suspension.

or

2. Fit a set of lowering springs all round.

Any views or advice would be great. Cheers now.

Dan F · Jun 26th, 2002, 12:55

Hi.
Suffice to say that no car will remain completely level when you accelerate, however I would say go for a set of sports springs and uprated dampers which will also have the added benefit of lowering the chassis.

Cheers,
Dan.

Jun 26th, 2002, 15:00

Another little mod that can help with stability is the torsion bars.... see if you can find some uprated ones, but remember you'll have to do both front and back !

Jim,
'96 855-R (The Flying Wardrobe)

dacvolvo · Jun 27th, 2002, 14:58

cheers guys.

Dacvolvo...

Jun 26th, 2002, 11:58	#1
dacvolvo eVolvolution Last Online: Jul 26th, 2023 20:43 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Glasgow / Kilmarnock	Suspension mods to a 440 Turbo. Hi Guys... and Gals, I'm gonna sort the suspension out on my 440 CD Turbo (N reg 95). Whenever I put my foot down, the front of the car rises up and the boot dips down. ( As does any car if you're hammering it !!! ) I'd like the car to remain level on hard acceleration, so that's when I like turn to you nice people for some friendly advice. Whats the best option; 1. Keep the present ride hight and simply stiffen the suspension. or 2. Fit a set of lowering springs all round. Any views or advice would be great. Cheers now.

Jun 26th, 2002, 12:55	#2
Dan F Premier Member Last Online: Apr 7th, 2008 13:05 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Worcs	RE: Suspension mods to a 440 Turbo. Hi. Suffice to say that no car will remain completely level when you accelerate, however I would say go for a set of sports springs and uprated dampers which will also have the added benefit of lowering the chassis. Cheers, Dan.

Jun 26th, 2002, 15:00	#3
a15htn Guest Location:	RE: Suspension mods to a 440 Turbo. Another little mod that can help with stability is the torsion bars.... see if you can find some uprated ones, but remember you'll have to do both front and back ! Jim, '96 855-R (The Flying Wardrobe)

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