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Cov_Rob
Wednesday 22nd May 2013, 18:20
Firstly hello to everyone, i'm Rob from Coventry. Was told about VPCUK by smithy via turbobricks.

Had my 940 2.0 Turbo estate for around a month now and looking for some advice on modifying and improving it.

http://i807.photobucket.com/albums/yy356/Cov_Rob/6a22cee7-d30b-4168-8264-caf3ce3a34ac_zps51e97cf1.jpg

Since buying it all I've really done is de-badge and paint the grille black and fit an aftermarket air filter. I've also bought a manual boost controller and gauge but haven't fit them yet.

Looking at getting a set of lowering springs to drop it about 40mm, but don't plan on changing the shocks as i don't have the kind of money to replace 4 shocks at around £100 a corner. Am i right in thinking standard shocks are OK up to around 40mm drop?

hillsidesteve
Wednesday 22nd May 2013, 20:02
Hello and welcome! I had a red 940 auto HPT for two years before my current V70T5,was a good car.

Can't comment on your dampers but someone will be along soon no doubt

V70 Graham
Wednesday 22nd May 2013, 20:51
Welcome, I lowered my V70 by 30mm still on standard shocks, it's fine.

redbaron
Thursday 23rd May 2013, 10:46
40mm will be fine on standard shocks but the bilstein shocks are worth saving for, shop around and watch turbobricks theres usually someone selling second hand unit. Do a bit of research regarding TLAO chips on tbricks as they're essiantially a remap for the 940. A word of warning before hand though, check your engine is up to the job e.g. fresh plugs, distributor arm, gaskets & vaccuum hoses. Secondly prepare to sail past modern 'hot' hatches and repmobiles

AndysR
Friday 24th May 2013, 21:00
Nice and fitted with hydras as well, quite rare those :)

What's the mileage on it and what do these fetch money wise these days?

Cov_Rob
Saturday 25th May 2013, 04:23
Got 166k on the clock with full service history :) I only payed £320 for it too :)