Some pics of the T5

[MattM]

Don't think I've posted these up :)

Think it needs lowering a touch.

http://i952.photobucket.com/albums/ae4/mmccann722/1-1.png
http://i952.photobucket.com/albums/ae4/mmccann722/2-1.png
http://i952.photobucket.com/albums/ae4/mmccann722/3-1.png
http://i952.photobucket.com/albums/ae4/mmccann722/4-2.png
http://i952.photobucket.com/albums/ae4/mmccann722/5-1.png
http://i952.photobucket.com/albums/ae4/mmccann722/6-1.png
http://i952.photobucket.com/albums/ae4/mmccann722/7-1.png

and one of the wife's car :)

http://i952.photobucket.com/albums/ae4/mmccann722/2012-03-25143401_s.jpg

[antz]

thats nice! I like!

[merc85]

Looks pritty fine mate

[local-looney]

looks smart!!

[stribo]

Looks good, and yes, it does need lowering. ;)

[LiamT4]

Does look a bit high, but still a very nice car.

[LeeT5]

Looks good, and yes, it does need lowering. ;)

Eibachs will sort that out. 30mm all round.

[T5frankie]

tint the rear lights too

[MattM]

Eibachs will sort that out. 30mm all round.

on standard shocks? Will it make much difference to handling?

[Martin-t5r]

That looks really nice, love the colour

[graemewelch]

nice motor. ill get some pics up of mine so can see it lowered. infact ive got a vid clip of the car so you can see it from different angles


http://s1240.photobucket.com/albums/gg483/gwexhausts/?action=view&current=20120409_122030.mp4

[graemewelch]

ill try and get some propper pic tomora for you.

[t5_monkey]

Looks great! Makes me wanna butter myself up and roll around on your car :)

[M-R-P]

Looking sweet mate, that's a great colour. As above tho, these things do look too high as standard, dunno why they made the arches so big too...
Mine's even higher, also on 17"s
http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g413/martinrpeachey/Snapbucket/AD894E00-orig.jpg

[MattM]

nice motor. ill get some pics up of mine so can see it lowered. infact ive got a vid clip of the car so you can see it from different angles


http://s1240.photobucket.com/albums/gg483/gwexhausts/?action=view&current=20120409_122030.mp4

What's it lowered on?

[Cubes]

I'm guessing yours is ex police Mr Preachy?

[M-R-P]

yep :( (my sig is a bit of a giveaway lol) sits about 30-40mm higher on the back than a standard V70 too. But they do sit far too high.

[Cubes]

yep :( (my sig is a bit of a giveaway lol

Oh yeah! What a Doyle! Lol!
Police spec V70's are given extra ride height at the rear to compensate for load they have to carry.

[volvokid]

Get some traffic cones and donuts in your boot Martin!

[M-R-P]

Oh yeah! What a Doyle! Lol!
Police spec V70's are given extra ride height at the rear to compensate for load they have to carry.

Strangely though, it doesn't wallow about on the back end like the standard ones do. I just throws the back out if you hit a bump while cornering hard :eek:


Get some traffic cones and donuts in your boot Martin!

There's enough in the back with pushchair, toys and 2 toolbags. If any doughnuts make it to the car, they won't be going in the boot, that's for sure! lol

[Cubes]

Strangely though, it doesn't wallow about on the back end like the standard ones do. I just throws the back out if you hit a bump while cornering hard :eek:



There's enough in the back with pushchair, toys and 2 toolbags. If any doughnuts make it to the car, they won't be going in the boot, that's for sure! lol

Lmao! Just what are you trying to imply, Mr Volvo Kid?!

[graemewelch]

What's it lowered on?

eibach springs. it did have koni fsd shocks to but i got rid. ride was harsh. might try some blitines next

[LeeT5]

on standard shocks? Will it make much difference to handling?

Of course it will. Depending on your mileage aswell, i would replace the shocks, but stick with oe fella.

[MattM]

Car has done 56k miles. Got any links to the eibachs?

[volvokid]

Lmao! Just what are you trying to imply, Mr Volvo Kid?!

Some of the donuts that get thrown in the back might not be of the edible type

[LeeT5]

Car has done 56k miles. Got any links to the eibachs?

http://www.aktivperformanceparts.co.uk/s60/eibach-pro-kit-volvo-s60-lowering-springs-30mm-2000-2137302-375338-741618.php

[LeeT5]

Car has done 56k miles.

you should be ok then. With 56k your shocks will have done about half their expected life. I would never push a set of shocks past 100k no matter car there fitted to.

[graemewelch]

http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/gg483/gwexhausts/20120416_121219.jpg

heres mine lowered on same springs. hopfully itll look a bit better when i replace the alloys with 18s

[graemewelch]

leet5 did you say you pay less then £100 per corner for your verds. wear from?

[LeeT5]

leet5 did you say you pay less then £100 per corner for your verds. wear from?

Yes.

http://www.elitedirect.com/index.html

[LeeT5]

MattM...

I have my R lowered on Eibach Pro kit 30mm drop all round and TPi spacers, 12mm on front and 15mm on rear. She is also fitted with OE shocks that were replaced last year. Also 18" wheels. Heres the outcome...

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/LeeT5/V70R%20Suspension/Photo0363.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/LeeT5/V70R%20Suspension/Photo0362.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/LeeT5/V70R%20Suspension/Photo0361.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/LeeT5/V70R%20Suspension/Photo0360.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/LeeT5/V70R%20Suspension/Photo0359.jpg

(these are old photos and shes been tinted since and vrn adjusted)

[graemewelch]

make all the different when the wheels are spaced out. might get some made for mine

[graemewelch]

Yes.

http://www.elitedirect.com/index.html

£117 ive just been quoted by that link. prices of rubber have gone made recently

[volvokid]

How much for the lowering kit Lee? Ive never lowered a car before, did your handling change and was there scuffing? I know as standard I have to be careful where I place the car going over certain bumps

[LeeT5]

How much for the lowering kit Lee? Ive never lowered a car before, did your handling change and was there scuffing? I know as standard I have to be careful where I place the car going over certain bumps

Just posted my friend...especially for you! :remybussi

http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43006

[LeeT5]

make all the different when the wheels are spaced out. might get some made for mine

Made??? I bought mine.....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TPI-WHEEL-SPACERS-65-1-5x108-5110-12MM-FOR-VOLVO-S60-/170493312287?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Wheels_tyre _Trims_Trims_ET&hash=item27b2317d1f

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TPI-WHEEL-SPACERS-65-1-5x108-5110-15MM-FOR-VOLVO-V70-/180514599992?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Wheels_tyre _Trims_Trims_ET&hash=item2a07823438

[LeeT5]

How much for the lowering kit Lee?

About £160. Had mine fitted by people that know what there doing and had wheel alighnment done aswell before the drive back. They charged me £50 a corner to fit.

I would not recommend lowering until you have fitted the Volvo Alloy plate underbelly tray. I have scraped mine many a time so its doing its job.

[stephenevans99]

...TPi spacers, 12mm on front and 15mm on rear.

Lee - Did you replace the original wheel bolts with longer ones - any recommendations?

Cheers

[MattM]

Pic taken today, still needs lowering !

http://i952.photobucket.com/albums/ae4/mmccann722/IMAG0104.jpg

[graemewelch]

Wish mine had colour coded bumper strips. Might paint them some time. Its look very clean and tidy

[LiamT4]

Love that colour.

Very smart but understated car, who'd have thought its got 321bhp.