Who has a lowered V40? How low pic inside..!?

GazT4 · Dec 9th, 2011, 08:37

Ok im ideally going to buy a diesel V40 and make it look pretty much just like this:

In the advert the guy said its lowered but not how much by. As the advert has expired i cant contact him to find out.

Anyone any idea, know the car, or have their own V40 lowered?

If youve got any pictures they would be appreciated!

SwedishVillain · Dec 9th, 2011, 08:47

Both of my old V40's were lowered, first one was lowered on Apex springs (good brand) and the 2nd was already lowered on springs bought from PFV.

That one in the pic's looks around 40mm IMO but part of me is saying it is lowerer than that. Did the description say it was lowered on springs, springs/shocks or coilovers?

Here are the side profiles of my old V40's:

1st V40 1.6 with 35mm lowering on 17's

2nd V40 2.0 with 40mm lowering on 17's

GazT4 · Dec 9th, 2011, 10:40

Thanks! Never said how it was lowered.

I would just be fitting springs to keep it comfortable.

Your first pic doesnt look lowered at all, my T4 is no higher than that standard!?

SwedishVillain · Dec 9th, 2011, 12:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by GazT4

Thanks! Never said how it was lowered.

I would just be fitting springs to keep it comfortable.

Your first pic doesnt look lowered at all, my T4 is no higher than that standard!?

Yeah, I just think it was the road because my road was banked on each side so it was lower on the other side. But then there is the illusion of the arches making it look higher than it is. But I would say go for lowering as it really transforms the handling on these and it makes the car feel more composed in the corners.

Also, I think the T4 has different suspension to the 1.6 as well in that there were comfort and sport suspension and depends on which one you have. I'm sure someone else would correct me as I have only just learnt it

but fitting springs is a good option as the shocks on these can take the punishment, even though you would have to replace them more often

Dog_Book · Dec 9th, 2011, 17:32

First pic is -40mm PI 2nd pic is -35mm Eibach front only coils with standard rear sports coils.

mechakev · Dec 9th, 2011, 18:16

S40s and V40s look so good lowered.

m1tch1987 · Dec 10th, 2011, 16:19

100% standard sport lux suspension - I believe that the sports lux run slightly lower than usual and I think they are slightly trimmed arches to allow for the 17" rims.

Baffler · Dec 10th, 2011, 20:33

This is sitting on a full set of Eibach Pro-Kit springs.

I'm not sure how much lower than standard it is, I must measure it.

GaryS40 · Dec 10th, 2011, 22:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baffler

This is sitting on a full set of Eibach Pro-Kit springs.

I'm not sure how much lower than standard it is, I must measure it.

Super-tidy car, Baffler.

My second choice of colour for these cars.

Gary

btsam · Dec 11th, 2011, 10:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by GazT4

Ok im ideally going to buy a diesel V40 and make it look pretty much just like this:

In the advert the guy said its lowered but not how much by. As the advert has expired i cant contact him to find out.

Anyone any idea, know the car, or have their own V40 lowered?

If youve got any pictures they would be appreciated!

They look like black Arcadias??

Here's mine on coilies

Dec 9th, 2011, 08:37	#1
GazT4 Diesel Power Last Online: Oct 21st, 2014 16:11 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Fife, Scotland.	Who has a lowered V40? How low pic inside..!? Ok im ideally going to buy a diesel V40 and make it look pretty much just like this: In the advert the guy said its lowered but not how much by. As the advert has expired i cant contact him to find out. Anyone any idea, know the car, or have their own V40 lowered? If youve got any pictures they would be appreciated!

Dec 9th, 2011, 08:47	#2
SwedishVillain Volvoholic Last Online: Apr 20th, 2024 12:11 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orkney	Both of my old V40's were lowered, first one was lowered on Apex springs (good brand) and the 2nd was already lowered on springs bought from PFV. That one in the pic's looks around 40mm IMO but part of me is saying it is lowerer than that. Did the description say it was lowered on springs, springs/shocks or coilovers? Here are the side profiles of my old V40's: 1st V40 1.6 with 35mm lowering on 17's 2nd V40 2.0 with 40mm lowering on 17's __________________ Current Car - 08' Volvo V50 2.0D Previous - 99' V40 1.6, 97' V40 2.0 Last edited by SwedishVillain; Dec 9th, 2011 at 09:00.

Dec 10th, 2011, 16:19	#7
m1tch1987 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2013 12:08 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Berkhamsted	100% standard sport lux suspension - I believe that the sports lux run slightly lower than usual and I think they are slightly trimmed arches to allow for the 17" rims. __________________ 2003 Volvo V40 1.9D Sport - MPG below

Dec 10th, 2011, 20:33	#8
Baffler Premier Member Last Online: Today 15:04 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Co. Limerick, Ireland	This is sitting on a full set of Eibach Pro-Kit springs. I'm not sure how much lower than standard it is, I must measure it. __________________ Liam... '96 854 TDI SE, '99 V70 2.5D S, '05 C70 2.0T Collection, '05 S80 2.0T SE, '15 V70 D4 SE Lux Nav.

Dec 9th, 2011, 10:40	#3
GazT4 Diesel Power Last Online: Oct 21st, 2014 16:11 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Fife, Scotland.	Thanks! Never said how it was lowered. I would just be fitting springs to keep it comfortable. Your first pic doesnt look lowered at all, my T4 is no higher than that standard!?

Dec 9th, 2011, 18:16	#6
mechakev Master Member Last Online: Jul 5th, 2022 19:38 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: York	S40s and V40s look so good lowered.

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