I HAVE A VOLVO S70 AND I WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE HAS LOWERED AND CHANGED THEIR SHOCKS AND STRUTS.. IF YOU COULD LET ME KNOW WHICH ONES SOME OF YOU GUYS USED AND HOW YOU LIKE THEM.. I WAS THINKING KONI FSD SHOCK AND STRUTS..
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Posted 30 October 2009 - 08:43 PM
ipdvolvo23, on 30 October 2009 - 08:39 PM, said:
I HAVE A VOLVO S70 AND I WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE HAS LOWERED AND CHANGED THEIR SHOCKS AND STRUTS.. IF YOU COULD LET ME KNOW WHICH ONES SOME OF YOU GUYS USED AND HOW YOU LIKE THEM.. I WAS THINKING KONI FSD SHOCK AND STRUTS..
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1. It is not all caps day Billy.... 2. You have IPD in your name so why are you even asking this question?
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Posted 30 October 2009 - 08:50 PM
I'd like koni FSDs and eibachs personally..i think its the best ride comfort and performance, although you by far wont get the best drop. I've seen pics of it and i think it looks very good, and everyone loves the comfort.
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Posted 30 October 2009 - 08:59 PM
Boost3237, on 30 October 2009 - 08:43 PM, said:
1. It is not all caps day Billy.... 2. You have IPD in your name so why are you even asking this question?
3. http://lmgtfy.com/?q=ipd.com
3. http://lmgtfy.com/?q=ipd.com
Hey Chester, my names not Billy... and I have Ipd in my name because I want to!! Sorry about the caps.. Im at work and I had to rush posting this..
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Posted 30 October 2009 - 09:21 PM
Hello sir! Welcome to VS!
I agree with the previous member. Eibach springs and Koni FSD's are very good for ride and comfort. You will get a little better in handling due to the fact the Eibachs lower your car about 1.25".
If you want more of a drop, say 1.7" fr/rr, the IPD sport springs are good. Great looking and handling for springs, but if you want coilovers, IMO, the KW's are awesome. I'm running the IPD sport springs with Bilstein touring class shocks/struts. Wish I had Koni FSD's
I agree with the previous member. Eibach springs and Koni FSD's are very good for ride and comfort. You will get a little better in handling due to the fact the Eibachs lower your car about 1.25".
If you want more of a drop, say 1.7" fr/rr, the IPD sport springs are good. Great looking and handling for springs, but if you want coilovers, IMO, the KW's are awesome. I'm running the IPD sport springs with Bilstein touring class shocks/struts. Wish I had Koni FSD's
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Posted 30 October 2009 - 09:23 PM
ipdvolvo23, on 30 October 2009 - 08:59 PM, said:
Hey Chester, my names not Billy... and I have Ipd in my name because I want to!! Sorry about the caps.. Im at work and I had to rush posting this..
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Posted 30 October 2009 - 09:25 PM
ipdvolvo23, on 30 October 2009 - 08:59 PM, said:
Hey Chester, my names not Billy... and I have Ipd in my name because I want to!! Sorry about the caps.. Im at work and I had to rush posting this..
I have the FSD and Eibach setup up Its good, but not great. what are you looking for in a shock/spring setup?
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Posted 30 October 2009 - 10:38 PM
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Posted 30 October 2009 - 11:06 PM
I'm thinking the koni fsds with the ipd springs would be good, I'm looking for a smooth not to stiff of a ride.. I want to do a 1.5 drob
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Posted 30 October 2009 - 11:13 PM
Do you have kids? I have 3 and IPD springs is not what I need, rolling 3 deep in the back seat I will most likely rub like crazy .
Eibach springs and Bilstien TC's is a good setup, you'll get a nice 1-1.2" drop and the TC's are a step up from OEM, so you'll keep your ride quality for the most part.
. Eibach springs and Bilstien TC's is a good setup, you'll get a nice 1-1.2" drop and the TC's are a step up from OEM, so you'll keep your ride quality for the most part.
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Dave 54, on 30 October 2009 - 11:13 PM, said:
Do you have kids? I have 3 and IPD springs is not what I need, rolling 3 deep in the back seat I will most likely rub like crazy .
Eibach springs and Bilstien TC's is a good setup, you'll get a nice 1-1.2" drop and the TC's are a step up from OEM, so you'll keep your ride quality for the most part.
. Eibach springs and Bilstien TC's is a good setup, you'll get a nice 1-1.2" drop and the TC's are a step up from OEM, so you'll keep your ride quality for the most part.
I dont have kids so im good in that dept.(lol) I have 18in rims coming in on Wed.(cant wait) putting those on in the summer..
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Posted 31 October 2009 - 04:55 AM
I run Bilstein HDs with IPD sport springs. I like the ride a lot, although with bigger bumps it can be a bit jarring because of the harsh HDs. Nothing horrible though.
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Posted 31 October 2009 - 07:36 PM
I love my koni and eibach combo
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Posted 31 October 2009 - 08:02 PM
I have Koni FSD and IPD spring on my T5-R and I would recommend them !! 
Sporty ride, but not extremely harder than stock setup.
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Posted 31 October 2009 - 08:30 PM
socal850tuner, on 31 October 2009 - 07:36 PM, said:
I love my koni and eibach combo
I'm running H&R's with Koni yellows. Even with 17" wheels, the ride really isn't that harsh. It's awesome around turns though
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Posted 31 October 2009 - 08:41 PM
Jaxx, on 31 October 2009 - 04:55 AM, said:
I run Bilstein HDs with IPD sport springs. I like the ride a lot, although with bigger bumps it can be a bit jarring because of the harsh HDs. Nothing horrible though.
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Posted 31 October 2009 - 09:03 PM
I HAVE HD'S........THEYRE.....A LITTLE..HARSH
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Just put on IPD blue springs, HD's, IPD end links and sways. Ride is much firmer but not objectionable (aside from speedbumps) Handling is light years better and you actually anticipate diving into corners rather than just hanging on. While this is not a go cart handler like my Prelude with suspension and four wheel steering it is a great high speed handling setup which takes the brick into Audi/BMW territory on back roads and is still nimble and effective around town.
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