These volvo's and bmw seem to go so well together, cool build man
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Let's build some coilovers
Here is the strut assent torn down
With the spring perch and the hub/brake assembly, it won't fit in my chop saw. So I took tape and wrapped it around and over lapped it, giving me a straight light to follow as best I can
Next I removed the spring perch
Next I measured the difference between the Volvo and the Saab strut
Next I marked the spot and tossed this in the chop saw
Test fit
The the A1 racing sleeves I got don't fit with the stock thick paint so I knocked that all down
I also chamfered the ends where I am welding them together so my welds go deep when I grind them flat
I tossed the old blown Volvo strut in when I did my tack welds to assure its all straight
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkLast edited by FireFight; 06-26-2017, 08:29 AM.
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Lets make a M50 powered Volvo 240
Next I took the old insert out as its tacked straight and did a full weld all around
Next clean the surface
Next see how far down I need to weld the lower threaded sleeve perch
Fully welded
Primer
Black
Still need to adjust both sides even but we are getting closer
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkLast edited by FireFight; 06-25-2017, 04:28 PM.
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dude, VERY cool man!Paynemw
1986 Toyota 4Runner SR5 - Sold!
the ebb and flow of 325is ownership - In RVA
1988 BMW 535is - RIP but my dream BMW
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Originally posted by Staszek View PostLooking great! Need more side pics!Originally posted by paynemw View Postdude, VERY cool man!Originally posted by Metallated View Post:up:
It looks a tad bit funny because the rear still at stock, but right now it's in the air getting a new clutch to keep it on the road while I collect the parts
That's the only one I have
Pulling the trans was a nightmare, I'm to use to BMWs, this thing looks to be cast iron, heavy as hell, and upper starter bolt and top bell housing bolts are a huge pain to get to.
Here is a side by side of my used clutch disc I got to keep the thing in the road compared to the one I pulled out. Factory Volvo,220,000 miles hahah
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Originally posted by jeenyus View Postgreat work! making those coilovers is pretty damn cool too! I've always wanted to do that with the IX. where did you sort the sleeves and threaded portions?
i have been using A-1 racing parts for coil-overs for many years now, never any issue, and cheap
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Originally posted by FireFight View Postthanks man! its super easy to build if you have a welder.
i have been using A-1 racing parts for coil-overs for many years now, never any issue, and cheap
http://www.a1racing.com/coil_over_ki...on.aspx?page=2
Thank you!
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Originally posted by jeenyus View Post:bow:
Thank you!
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Originally posted by 2mAn View PostM60? When did that change
Things just seem to want to go V8, just keeping an eye out for a 740i at the auctions
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Originally posted by FireFight View Post
These are from Sweden, from the info I was able to translate over, with these mounts it clears the brake booster and they don't say anything about needing to modify the oil pan. I have emailed the company that makes them to see if they ship to the states
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those are getting ordered next week
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