Marcos Maniacs

Paul,

The AVO shocks are adjustable both in height(threaded shock body) 
and damping. They are also factory rebuildable.  If Koni can rebuild 
your shocks it would probably save you some $$.

Check post #2080 for details on Brits, Inc. in Sonoma, CA, a 
supplier of springs.

Don Lattimer
#3m5759


--- In MarcosManiacs@yahoogroups.com, pauldransfield@i... wrote:
> Hi all,
> 
> During a number of exchanges with Don Lattimer recently regarding 
wheels and
> tires, he suggested that maybe my shocks were shot, and I thought 
maybe he
> was right and I should probably look at the springs as well. I 
must admit
> that the ride has been noticeably harsher over bumps and dips the 
last few
> years which I put down to the poor road surface in the subdivision 
I moved
> to 6 years ago. The car has only done 30,000 or so miles since 
they were new
> but that was over 21 years, so maybe I should bite the bullet 
anyway,
> especially after having just replaced my wheels. I use my car 
regularly in
> the summer so you can see the trips are generally quite short. The 
Ancaster
> show in the Spring has the longest round trip at around 140 miles. 
> 
> Anyway, I thought I'd verify that the spring rates for the 3 litre 
Volvo are
> the same as those for the 3 litre Ford (they are), so I sent off 
the email
> below to Marcos Heritage. I was also curious whether the shocks 
used for
> their Active Handling Kit were adjustable and it turns out they're 
not. At
> £600 plus shipping, the kit is pricey too. A set of shocks and 
springs from
> AVO cost £345.18 plus shipping. However, it doesn't look like the 
AVO shocks
> have adjustable seats. As I currently have Konis with adjustable 
seats and
> ride, I thought I'd check out the Koni web site (www.koni-na.com) 
to see
> what was available. Their US operation is located in Kentucky. It 
turns out
> that they provide a refurbish service with a 3 to 4 week turn 
around so I'm
> awaiting a reply from them regarding price. It would be a project 
I could do
> over the winter and have everything ready for spring.
> 
> Maybe other owner could consider refurbishing their shocks rather 
than
> buying new ones. It's useful to know all your options.
> 
> Does anyone know of a North American supplier of 2.25" ID x 12" 
springs,
> 170lbs and 250lbs?
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Paul Dransfield 
> 3 litre Volvo
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Pike Associates [mailto:sales@r...]
> Sent: October 10, 2003 3:54 AM
> To: Paul.Dransfield@v...
> Subject: Re: 3 litre Volvo spring rates
> 
> 
> Dear Paul Dranfield,
> 
> Thank you for your e-mail regarding the springs on your 3 Ltr.
> 
> The spring rates are as follows:
> 
> Front                250lbs
> Rear                 170lbs
> 
> The price of the Active Handling Kit is £600.00 + VAT which 
includes 4
> damper / spring units and all fittings. The dampers are not 
adjustable, they
> are manufactured and set up to give the optimum fixed ride height 
etc....
> 
> Regarding the life expectancy of the dampers, this all depends on 
the use,
> like any other damper.
> 
> If you need anything else, please contact us.
> 
> Regards
> 
> Emily
> Marcos Heritage.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <Paul.Dransfield@V...>
> To: <info@r...>
> Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2003 8:50 PM
> Subject: 3 litre Volvo spring rates
> 
> 
> > Sirs,
> >
> > Could you please supply the front and rear spring rates for the 
3 litre
> > Volvo Marcos.
> >
> > What is the current price of the Active Handling kit and what is 
the life
> > expectancy? Are the shocks adjustable for ride height and 
stiffness?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Paul Dransfield
> >
> > 3 litre Volvo #5838
> >