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Dan F · Mar 8th, 2002, 16:02

You sound like you are in grave danger of turning a lovely car into a 'ricer' wannabe.
Don't do it!!
Go for tasteful and understated, it is much more in keeping with the cars heritage.

Hydraulic suspension, no idea.
18" wheels? Ata push and only if you don't mind the buzzing of rubbing tyres over every bump and feeling every rut in the road due to the harder ride. 17" is fine as long as you don't go higher than 7.5J rims to be safe (with 215/40-17 tyres). Your dealer was obviously not aware that 17" wheels fit a treat if chosen carefully.

Body kit, fair enough I suppose, but with the lines the car already has, do you REALLY need to add any sticky out bits and vents?

What type of S40 is it by the way?

Glad you are happy with your car and welcome to the club! ;-)

Dan.

Mar 8th, 2002, 16:02	#2
Dan F Premier Member Last Online: Apr 7th, 2008 13:05 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Worcs	RE: Modified S40, is it possible You sound like you are in grave danger of turning a lovely car into a 'ricer' wannabe. Don't do it!! Go for tasteful and understated, it is much more in keeping with the cars heritage. Hydraulic suspension, no idea. 18" wheels? Ata push and only if you don't mind the buzzing of rubbing tyres over every bump and feeling every rut in the road due to the harder ride. 17" is fine as long as you don't go higher than 7.5J rims to be safe (with 215/40-17 tyres). Your dealer was obviously not aware that 17" wheels fit a treat if chosen carefully. Body kit, fair enough I suppose, but with the lines the car already has, do you REALLY need to add any sticky out bits and vents? What type of S40 is it by the way? Glad you are happy with your car and welcome to the club! ;-) Dan.