S60 Wont lower.

[M-R-P]

I really need to get my finger out and get my springs fitted...

RJ-S60 did you just use springs or did you swap the shocks at the same time...???

You only NEED to change shocks if you have nivomats on the back. unless you want to go the whole performance package route.

Just be glad you don't have ex-plod suspension, it's worse than standard nivomats...



Equated to more than a 70mm drop when I did mine.

[graemewelch]

ill 2nd that the eibach springs are a great ride. i drove a standard d5 the other week and i could hardly tell the difference between mine and the d5. only time i find them hard is when ive been driving the c5.

[T5RatherAmusin]

i still havnt checked what suspension i have in the rear lol
but its nowhere near as high as what i see the v70s.
wonder if the plods 60s and 70 were different. prob too dark for me to check now and its now even 5 oclock! one sec....

[M-R-P]

I doubt the plod S60s have jacked up nivs, they don't have to carry as much crap as the V70 mate.

[T5RatherAmusin]

ye man. thinking the same thing
well i think iv got the nivos- i have the rubber boot if thats the main way of telling? i can try to get a pic...

[M-R-P]

yep - that's nivs. probably standard nivs as plod nivs on a S60 would look daft lol.

[cherry1809]

Apex springs eh? I know I said I was keeping the V70 standard but...

[RJ-S60]

Just did the springs the shocks were replaced within the last 12mths.

[RJ-S60]

If anyone's in the market for a full set of (yellow) APEX lowering springs (-25mm) that were only on the car for 12 weeks - let me know.

[kyekye09]

my rear shocks look in good condition but the fronts look terrible...

I don't have the nivos fitted to mine (lucky I suppose) I am going to do this soon I think.... I have a list of jobs to do lol

meyle hd drop links front and rear
meyle hd lower arms front and meyle ball joints
kyb front top mounts
sub frame bush inserts
lowering springs
boost gauge

anyone want to take time from there busy lifes and give me a hand lol
also need to get some suitable spring clamps as mine don't fit the Volvo springs

[graemewelch]

my rear shocks look in good condition but the fronts look terrible...

I don't have the nivos fitted to mine (lucky I suppose) I am going to do this soon I think.... I have a list of jobs to do lol

meyle hd drop links front and rear
meyle hd lower arms front and meyle ball joints
kyb front top mounts
sub frame bush inserts
lowering springs
boost gauge

anyone want to take time from there busy lifes and give me a hand lol
also need to get some suitable spring clamps as mine don't fit the Volvo springs

if i was a bit closer i did give you a hand

[kyekye09]

if i was a bit closer i did give you a hand

mabe need to move to your neck o the woods Graeme lol

[thebadger]

I have apex 40mm springs & Koni FSD shocks all round.

I agree with what others have said about the apex springs being a bit unforgiving, but my car does well when it's chucked about. Combined with my ecu upgrades & small scale brake upgrades, it helps to make the car much more fun.

I had nivomats which were fitted stock, I upgraded my springs first & it then looked like it had its bum in the air.

Changing the shocks a month or so later dropped the car at the back by over 3"!

Don't assume that it's not Nivomats just based on a garages opinion. You might be able to get someone to check your factory specs on vidas or similar systems.

[RJ-S60]

Thanks for your input Badger i've checked the shocks and the main agents have confirmed the car wasn't supplied with Nivomats - i'll just have to get my mind round the fact that the car doesn't seem to be as low as I thought it would be.

[T5RatherAmusin]

put a grinder to the springs! thatll see it lower!

[M-R-P]

put a grinder to the springs! thatll see it lower!

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