What suspension?

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Post 664985 by Kingsford G on 2013-11-30 22:46:10

Just been looking on PFV website as MRP recommended for springs and shocks to replace my nivos on the ex-plod and possibly all around.Here is the value for money kit,anyone has any experience with these? http://www.partsforvolvosonline.com/product_info.php?products_id=7668 Also there is a choice of different make springs,never used any of those.The shock absorber choice is Meyle,Bilstein B4,Saches. I`m after a combination of a good handling and comfort set as it is a family car.Any recommendations?

Post 664989 by danny-R on 2013-11-30 22:56:37

I went for the 40mm springs and standard shocks on my p2. Mainly for aesthetics as it looked like a 4x4. Handled a lot better but was pretty harsh over speed bumps and pot holes etc.

Post 664992 by Wobbly Dave on 2013-11-30 23:13:08

Best & most comfy are probably monroe reflex. I've run a set of Koni FSDs from box to bin - they were pretty good. I am running bilsteins which are by far the most expensive and aggresive of the non-coilover variety.

Post 665008 by Biff on 2013-12-01 08:24:09

I've always run bilsteins or koni's on previous cars, the quality & ride are usually pretty good. Don't think I'll run standard shocks with uprated springs again as they've made the cars awful.

Post 665028 by T5frankie on 2013-12-01 10:04:01

land rover defender suspension is a straight bolt on and will lower it by 40mm :uglyhamme

Post 665032 by M-R-P on 2013-12-01 10:14:23

[QUOTE=T5frankie;665028]land rover defender suspension is a straight bolt on and will lower it by 40mm :uglyhamme[/QUOTE] Beat me to it :)

Post 665053 by Kingsford G on 2013-12-01 12:59:52

[QUOTE=T5frankie;665028]land rover defender suspension is a straight bolt on and will lower it by 40mm :uglyhamme[/QUOTE] Really?You didn't come to the Ace cafe u numpty

Post 665099 by T5frankie on 2013-12-01 17:22:10

[QUOTE=Kingsford G;665053]Really?You didn't come to the Ace cafe u numpty[/QUOTE] i was at work mate i was heading out of london by 8.15

Post 667222 by Kingsford G on 2013-12-08 01:15:46

Bilstein B4,Shachs or Meyle?Would 30mm spring give the best of two worlds if so what make?