Despite its non-sporting image, the Volvo 240 was a successful competitor in touring car racing in the 1980s. Considering the size of the car, handling was also quite good thanks to the MacPherson strut-type front suspension. Of course, having front struts makes this a prime candidate for conversion to GAZ Gold fully adjustable struts, that will upgrade it to adjustable ride height as well as providing variable bump/rebound settings.
The GAZ Gold kit upgrades the original donor struts to adjustable coilovers on which the ride height can be adjusted through 60mm. The coilovers have a coarse acme form thread for ease of height adjustment and to ensure that they remain in good order even after considerable service. Damping rates are variable by means of an adjuster knob on the damper bodies.
Each coilover comes with a reservoir filled with a high viscosity index multi grade oil to reduce fade and a gas cell to prevent cavitation under harsh racing and trackday conditions. The GAZ Gold range is designed primarily for out-and-out racing; however, springs (included in kit) are supplied to the customer’s specifications according to the vehicle’s intended use – road, road and track or out-and-out race/track day.
All the units are individually tested before leaving the factory. The damper bodies are now finished in the new GAZ black plated coating to shrug off dirt, dust and minor gravel debris.
Volvo 240 includes front and rear dampers and springs and is priced from £1,013.58 + VAT.
GAZ Volvo applications are available from:-
Classic Swede,17 London Road, Bodedern, Anglesey, North Wales. LL65 3TS
www.classicswede.co.uk Tel:07824887160
