Volvo v70r AWD Saffy - Lowering advice required

[v70rs]

Hi All.
What's the most economical way to lower my Saffy awd? I'm assuming you can't just fit lowering springs as the Nivos don't respond too well? All sensible suggestions welcome.
Cheers

[Biff]

Fooler bolts for the rear. Google it & a few things will come up on various sites.
Ettienne used them on his old awd laser & it looked well. ;)
Hope this helps.

[v70rs]

Thanks Biff. Will the front self level or will I need anything to lower them?

[M-R-P]

The front ride height is governed by the springs mate - easy one that.

[Ettienne]

This is mine lowered.

I did some other tasty upgrades to it as well.

[MoleT-5R]

This is mine lowered.

I did some other tasty upgrades to it as well.

Nice car, was that the one I met you with last October ???

link to dropping the rear end (awd with nivo's) https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CEcQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fvolvospeed.com%2Fvs_forum%2Ftopic %2F164164-awd-nivomat-fooler-bolts%2F&ei=Or4qVN62G-GM7Aa-3IGgAg&usg=AFQjCNFLPK55twUj8rJN55AvXk3WS3CkiA&sig2=C1El2I51Wiwx5RhOYZcRsQ

[Ettienne]

Yeah it was sold when I bought the p2.

[v70rs]

That sold recently on FleaBay. The guy advertised it originally as a breaker but then someone bought the entire car. Great looker!!

Thanks Mole.

[v70rs]

One further question- can anyone recommend the best front springs?

[Ettienne]

Eibachs

[v70rs]

Will they need to be for an AWD or will Volvo stock lowering springs do? Also, sorry to be a pain (!), but how much is a good ride height- 30mm drop?

[AcidicDavey]

Will they need to be for an AWD or will Volvo stock lowering springs do? Also, sorry to be a pain (!), but how much is a good ride height- 30mm drop?

No, the front suspension is of the same design as a FWD model.
Also, R models are lowered approx 30mm or so anyway so you may not get the desired drop with 30mm lowering springs.