Hi all
I am looking for a full suspension kit for my 1998 T4 and not sure what would be best as i believe these cars were already lowered by volvo and do not want to lower it too much more...so if anyone can give me some advice on prices,makes,etc then i would be eternally grateful! I am in the north west of england but would travel if necessary..I also have a KNOCK whenever the rear of the car goes down a pothole ..could this be a shocker!!
Many thanks guys
Steve
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Sunday 1st November 2009, 19:12 #1Junior Member
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Thanked 1 Time in 1 PostHi Mate
I am in the same boat as you for my V40 T4, and am probably going to go down the route of Coilover's in the future. They are not too expensive either...
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Thanked 887 Times in 593 PostsThe Koni Sport kit is popular with the T4s (I had 2 sets over the years on various cars). I'm now running Gaz coilovers FWIW!
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Thanked 1 Time in 1 PostWhat's the ride like on the Coilover's? I had Coilovers on my old Vectra C and the ride was harsh to say the least, but the handling and looks made it worth it?
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Thanked 887 Times in 593 PostsThey're pretty good. I have got the dampers a bit too stiff for our roads at the moment (the car was in France for a while, where the roads are much better!) - I'm pretty happy with them overall.
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Current: 2009 Cayenne GTS and a 2016 Prius IV... yes.
Previous Volvos: 2009 V50 D5 R-Design, 2005 V70R, 2001 V70 T5, 2001 S40 T4, 2x 1999 S40 T4, 2003 V40 T4, 1999 V70 T5, 1996 854 T5 & 855 T5, 1995 855 T5, and a 480...
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Cheers for that guys....any ideas who is good at fitting the suspension in the north of england?Thinking bout Demon tweeks
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Thanked 64 Times in 60 PostsAny decent mechanic can fit coilovers but make sure they do a decent "four wheel" alignment for you to set the geometry of the susp' just right. Don't go for the general wheel alignment go for what some garages call "3D" alignment.
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Thanked 11 Times in 11 PostsDemon Tweeks will prob do a good job but will be pricey. Originally Posted by ste39cars
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