springs nd shocks

[edgeyt5]

hi all wots the best to do for lowering car s60 t5 2001

[thebadger]

Well if you have Nivomats on the rears then you'll need to do shocks & springs.

If not then you can get away with just springs. 40mm makes a huge difference, but remember that the other suspension bits will need to be tip-top to prevent any nasty surprises! Drop-links are the usual bits that are likley to fail.

[edgeyt5]

hi badger
dont have novos car done 110,000 so will be both got drop links ready and ball joints
just wondered on springs nd shocks mate

[thebadger]

Well I personally run Koni FSD's & Apex springs (40mm), some will advise the use of Blistens & Eibachs, which are adjustable, but it's a personal choice.

If I could do it over, I possibly may have chosen different springs, but I do like the ride from the Koni's.

[edgeyt5]

what kinda prices do they all come in at just posted on the mods bubba askin bout a rica ive just got the atm map

[thebadger]

FSD's are about £500, springs come in between £150-£300 (depends on the maker & quality, plus a lot of folk overcharge!) Eibach springs are about £200ish.

The Blisten shocks can be very dear, £160 for each front strut & aproxx £100 for each rear shock.

[edgeyt5]

omg thats dear man got bout £500 sure i can get sumin for that

[thebadger]

You pay for what you get... TBH the standard shocks aren't too awful, but the springs & drop links make a big difference.

Hit up ebay for springs, you can get some decent prices there.

The shocks can be something to work towards!

[Dream3r]

I've got FSD's and Eibach pro it springs on my S60 mate.

Thr car handles sooo much better, money well spent.


I also polybushes the wishbones at the same time.

[edgeyt5]

hi mate
how much were u for them and ware from
cheers

[v70torslanda]

If you have a budget of half a bag then the best option would be Sachs 'Advantage' and either Eibach 30mm springs or Lesjofors. RobbieH has the Sachs/Eibach setup on his 53 plate V70 D5

Also check out both partsforvolvosonline.com and nordiccar.com as they usually have bargains available.

HTH

luv'n'stuff

J

[bubba_1986]

what kinda prices do they all come in at just posted on the mods bubba askin bout a rica ive just got the atm map

How do you find the atm map ?

def saving up for one, getting car back monday from body shop can't wait, will post pics up before and after

[Dream3r]

hi mate
how much were u for them and ware from
cheers

Got them as a second hand bargain mate

[thebadger]

How do you find the atm map ?

def saving up for one, getting car back monday from body shop can't wait, will post pics up before and after

If you're keen on a map Fraz, I have a contact in your local area who may be of better use to you! PM me for some info!