BlackBeast
Saturday 18th March 2006, 01:02
I have a slight problem. Ive just upgraded to 18" Pegs on my '97 V70. Very soon I shall be useing the car for towing a horsebox, laden trailer will weigh 1600kg at times. I want to lower it but keep good towing capabilities i.e not bottoming out etc but at the same time want a good sporty feel for the rest of the time. The car is equipped with nivomats on the rear.
So, what should i do, throw the nivomats as far as i can and swap them for uprated proper shocks (koni etc)? This seems the best option and set them to hard? Interesting to hear other opinions though.
Regarding the lowering, should i really lower the rear remembering the amount i could be towing? What about uprated rear springs like the ones on the PFVO site? http://www.partsforvolvosonline.com/produc...roducts_id=3691
The front will definately get lowered to even the car out along with uprated shocks.
So, what should i do, throw the nivomats as far as i can and swap them for uprated proper shocks (koni etc)? This seems the best option and set them to hard? Interesting to hear other opinions though.
Regarding the lowering, should i really lower the rear remembering the amount i could be towing? What about uprated rear springs like the ones on the PFVO site? http://www.partsforvolvosonline.com/produc...roducts_id=3691
The front will definately get lowered to even the car out along with uprated shocks.