850R and T5R lowering

[Straker]

Ok as many of you know I have a standard T5 850 and am thinking of lowering it. Does anyone know how much lower the R's were compared to standard. Also (the big test) what were the spring stiffness compared to standard.

Answers on a postcard or alternatively just reply in this thread.

Cheers

[Dan850r]

wouldnt bother personally with R springs, better off with a well known brand, youd have more benifit for your cash

[Straker]

Don't want to completely destroy the ride though. Just exploring options at this stage. Anyone any idea?

Alternatively does anyone have a brochure from the time? That might tell me.....

[wright_t5]

I am going to follow this thread too, I wanna lower my 855.... so when you find a good price and supplier, let me know........... thanks

Martin

[pzorb]

All depends on your budget my friend.

[wright_t5]

So what sort of budget should we be looking for???

Thought about just getting some decent adjustable shocks... leaving the springs and ride height...

M

[Straker]

Budget not silly money that is why I'm considering all the options. Just the dampers could be one answer...

[wright_t5]

Koni

http://www.europerformance.co.uk/pages/products/category_results.mhtml?category=konissksuspensionk its&car=volvo850&manufacturer=koni&sub_category=1

One link so far

[wright_t5]

Another

http://www.europerformance.co.uk/pages/products/product_info.mhtml?id=171517

[wright_t5]

Even Better...

http://www.partsforvolvosonline.com/product_info.php?cPath=28_187_188_212&products_id=2285

[pzorb]

Well for a few quid you could just snip the springs, although not recommended.

For 100-200 you could get either new springs or new shocks. Double for both. I just got a new setup, and I'm very pleased with it - though it did cost me more that I initially budgetted for (replacement additional parts, broken tools etc). Search for Koni FSD for my post.

[wright_t5]

Ok, maybe we can get some discount from Parts for Volvo, there is another thread going for that too.......

[Straker]

Cheer wright. Anyone else with recomendations...

[mikey]

Well i am running R springs and monroe shocks on my 850 t-5 and i preferred the old standard springs,i will be changing to some aftermarket springs when i get time.hope this helps!!

Mikey

[wright_t5]

Cheer wright. Anyone else with recomendations...

How do you find the poly bushes down below?? I presume the LCA bushes are bottom arms???

[wright_t5]

Well i am running R springs and monroe shocks on my 850 t-5 and i preferred the old standard springs,i will be changing to some aftermarket springs when i get time.hope this helps!!

Mikey

When you say you preferred, what do you mean???

I presume the R springs are lower?? are they harder than standard ones, although of course if they are lower, then they are likely to be harder..

[mikey]

They didn't work out lower on mine,but the handling was better and yes it was slightly harder.keep an eye on tyre pressures as this makes the top mounts bang i am running on 17 inch volans with 40 profile tyres.

Mikey



When you say you preferred, what do you mean???

I presume the R springs are lower?? are they harder than standard ones, although of course if they are lower, then they are likely to be harder..

[Straker]

Interesting to hear Mikey, definately no lower. I was sure the R's were lower....

Wright, the poly bushes on the LCA's (lower control arms) are better than the strutt brace in terms of sharpening up the front end. Steering response and trun in much improved although the enevitable down side of a more crashy ride. For the money one of the best mods you can do IMHO. :thewave:

[dicky b t5]

Did'nt the R cars sit about 30mm lower than Standard T5's....??

[T5ER]

Did'nt the R cars sit about 30mm lower than Standard T5's....??
You are right Dicky they are between 30-40mm lower than standard T5`s

[samsplums]

Adjustable front and rear Koni's for under £400

http://www.larkspeed.com/index.pl?a=i&p=2617162

Put this on my old 855 T5 and ran 215/45/17's no problems.

Gives same look as T5R.

[Straker]

Good info guys, cheers.

I'm running 225/45/17" so need to be a bit carefull but I'm sure it will be fine :-)

[Al115]

I ran the koni kit from Larkspeed on my T5 for a while, wheels were 215/40/17s, no rubbing.