Evening folks!
First off, I'm new. Not just to this forum, but I'm a complete virgin when it comes to modding. I can do all the research I like but eventually I'm going to have to come to you guys for answers. So here goes:
I have a Volvo 240 Classic LHD (1991 Model -Haven't checked the engine but i'm pretty sure it's a B200/230) and it's around 125k on the clock.
There's a long story on how I inherited it, and initially it was a love/hate relationship but I adore the thing now. I know the thing like the back of my hand and what I want to improve but I'm not sure how to go about it so this is where you come in. Here's my list:
1)Handling:
All 240 owners know that in stock condition, it's like driving a lump of jelly round corners.
(a)Tyres: Currently I think they're about 14 inches... I want a larger size but I'm not sure if 16" or 17" is the way to go. That also means looking at new alloys - any recommendations? This guy's Rondell's look nice but I suspect that's because his car looks a lot beefier than when it was stock chassis. http://www.norskvolvoklubb.no/moe.htm(and they're 17")
(b)Suspension, I'd like to drop it but should I do front and back or just front and by how much? Do I need new shocks? What brand or type? Swaybars? Control arms? Any of you got sensible recommendations and can you explain what each does and the benefits?
2)Cosmetics: - I will change some appearance aspects, but maybe later - a taller bumper would be great (refer to that web page again).
(a)Body kits - Where do you find them? I'm not sure they even exist for the 240. On this note though - Good old mo there has some wing mirrors that have the same colour as the body. Did he have to do that himself or can I get new covers for them? Also, a while back I made the mistake of purchasing some clear indicator lenses rather than the normal clear/yellow ones. Surely it's possible to get coloured bulbs though? I couldn't find any because the guide lugs wouldn't fit - I thought the clear lenses looked quite neat - I was a bit disappointed I couldn't use them.
Lastly here, my grille is fine but the logo badge is suffering from moss - is it possible to get replacement logos or can I find something off an old volvo 700 series and stick it on instead?
(b)For future reference, is it possible to find interior decoration? I'd like to install power windows, but that would mean replacing the door panel's fabric to cover the manual handle holes and buying the correct arm rests (I think they're on IPD). So if I was going to do that, I wondered whether it was possible to update the interior with new seats/covers etc?
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