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    Coil overs for v50

    Any opinions on these, I'm not sure as they seem quite cheap

    eBay no: 261112254813

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    They're the same make as I have on the C70, work well, but a bit bouncy.

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    Can't adjust the damping ???

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    Quote Originally Posted by JT View Post
    Can't adjust the damping ???
    No mate, shocking ride quality

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nealevo View Post
    No mate, shocking ride quality
    Work well on the strip though.

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    I sold a set of these B14's yesterday :

    http://www.partsforvolvosonline.com/product_info.php?products_id=7751


    from previous customer feedback you will definatley have to adjust rear camber when fitting coilovers to this model.

    we offer these options:

    adjustable upper rear arms £196 pair
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    adjustable bolt kit for rear arm:
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    you might have more of a problem on the front, because it is the sit in a cup design rather than bolt to stub axle you cant use camber bolts. I couldn't find anybody who makes an adjustable top mount at the moment.

    hope this info helps to know in advance of a kit purchase.

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    Quote Originally Posted by stribo View Post
    Work well on the strip though.
    Quote Originally Posted by partsforvolvos.com View Post
    I sold a set of these B14's yesterday :

    http://www.partsforvolvosonline.com/product_info.php?products_id=7751


    from previous customer feedback you will definatley have to adjust rear camber when fitting coilovers to this model.

    we offer these options:

    adjustable upper rear arms £196 pair
    link

    adjustable bolt kit for rear arm:
    link

    you might have more of a problem on the front, because it is the sit in a cup design rather than bolt to stub axle you cant use camber bolts. I couldn't find anybody who makes an adjustable top mount at the moment.

    hope this info helps to know in advance of a kit purchase.

    Car won't be going on the strip....ever!! Lol


    Thanks for the info

    Might just settle for some springs
    Last edited by JT; Thursday 3rd July 2014 at 13:14.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JT View Post
    Car won't be going in the strip....ever!! Lol


    Thanks for the info
    Worked well around Silverstone too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JT View Post
    Might just settle for some springs

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    Quote Originally Posted by p fandango View Post
    I think someone might get a bit upset if I take an angle grinder to her new car! Lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by JT View Post
    I think someone might get a bit upset if I take an angle grinder to her new car! Lol
    then i'll do it lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by p fandango View Post
    then i'll do it lol
    You concentrate on your own car!! Lol

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    Jubilee clips on the springs...

    Fully adjustable!
    19t, greens, 3" inlet, 3" downpipe with race cat, V70R catback, autotech map...

    310.2bhp / 333ft/lb

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    Quote Originally Posted by M-R-P View Post
    Jubilee clips on the springs...

    Fully adjustable!
    if its good enough for the chop shop.....................

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    The old mini was good - you could lower the back end with a stanley knife
    19t, greens, 3" inlet, 3" downpipe with race cat, V70R catback, autotech map...

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    Quote Originally Posted by M-R-P View Post
    The old mini was good - you could lower the back end with a stanley knife
    But obviously you couldn't drive it as you didn't have a license. How the hell did you fit in a mini anyway?

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    Quote Originally Posted by stribo View Post
    But obviously you couldn't drive it as you didn't have a license. How the hell did you fit in a mini anyway?


    It was set up as a ministock car and then made roadworthy again. There was a second set of mounts for the drivers seat 2" further back to take a bucket seat. I just put the standard seat in the modified mount. I was essentially sat in the back.
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    Quote Originally Posted by stribo View Post
    Work well on the strip though.
    when was then mate


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    Quote Originally Posted by WOODY T5 View Post
    when was then mate
    When I got 14.55 with standard engine, and just a bleed valve.

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    Quote Originally Posted by stribo View Post
    When I got 14.55 with standard engine, and just a bleed valve.
    thats very close time to that pink volvo on here wot that kid ad?


    "WOODY T5 fastest volvo 850 since 2011/12/13/14 @ avon and york 13.3 112mph
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