replacing springs to lower 30-40 mm, does handling improve ?

alkurtz · Post by **alkurtz** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 7:13 pm

Am trying to keep the standard look of my 480. Just want to lower it on standard wheels, to keep the 'original look', but would like to think i will benefit on cornering and feedback whilst driving.
Don't want to purchase some springs , fit them and inherit a world of pain.
Can anyone offer some advice on an experienced basis?
Is it worth my while fitting lowering springs alone ?

alex

MatBat · Post by **MatBat** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 7:14 pm

if you fit lowring springs then you are best advised to replace teh shocks too, as the lower/harder springs put a lot more stress on shocks, and if they are already tired then they will last no time at all.

chris1roll · Post by **chris1roll** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 7:23 pm

Motorway bridges and potholes will knock your arse through your head, and it will exaserbate any rattles the car already has.

Its worth it though!

Chris

alkurtz · Post by **alkurtz** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 8:40 pm

Right ,, thanks .. not entirely sure what to do still .
As i said don't want to create problems for myself cos , I've been running the car for a year and had no problems.( well happy !) Don't want parts to start giving out in symapthy..in a cheapsakate attempt at improving handling.
was thinking of replacing my arches with some of DBS's replacements getting some of the scruffy cormers touched up , buffing up the paintwork, lowering her ride jsut enough, and spacering the wheels and enjoying the summer.. But as always don't want to speand too much Â£

Was just weighing up weather spending an extra Â£100 will improve my enjoyment.

martinholmesuk · Post by **martinholmesuk** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 9:27 pm

lower the car by 40mm on standard 15" alloys and it's fine (i think) add 17" alloys and it's a lot harder ride.

15" 195/?/15
my 17" 205/40/17

alkurtz · Post by **alkurtz** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 11:22 pm

Hmmm! sounds logical ...

bigger rims = lower profile tyres ( even harder ride)
That has put my mind at ease ... running atlas 14s , which i have just bought tyres for , so am planning on holding onto.

Will probably try out when i find a bit of spare cash.

Saw a thread , about 30mm lowering springs.
Don't suppose you know who the retailer is?
Cheers

alkurtz · Post by **alkurtz** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 11:26 pm

Found the thread...

Volvo 480 Club Europe

replacing springs to lower 30-40 mm, does handling improve ?

replacing springs to lower 30-40 mm, does handling improve ?

jamex- RIGHT ?