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[fischmama]

We added the TA Coilovers to our catalog due to the interest expressed by some in the performance section a while ago.

I have installed one of these in my car for evaluation and so far I am impressed with the handling and performance. Its stiff but not too harsh over bumps. The suspension is only height adjustable, no dampening adjustment.

For installation I recommend installing brand new spring seats and either go with the IPD or XC90 version.

They are available now for $599 shipped (cont. US).




Some pics of the suspension installed on my car (it may settle more with more time, installed the previous night)





If you are interested or have questions, please feel free to reach out to me or Joe (550).

-Justus

[Burn-E]

Justus, that rear seems higher than the setup you were sporting on Saturday. Were the photos before it settled or did you swap out your custom setup to show the standard height with the TAs?

[fischmama]

Justus, that rear seems higher than the setup you were sporting on Saturday. Were the photos before it settled or did you swap out your custom setup to show the standard height with the TAs?

These are pictures from the original install. Front and back are as low as they go without removing the helper spring or removing the adjustable seat in the rear.

I am now sporting a custom rear suspension, which I had on the car before too. Shocks and struts are still TA though.

[Oreo931]

Awesome price

[dharker55]

how much do they lower front and rear?

[fischmama]

The front can go a bit lower than what you see in the pics above, and a lot lower if the helper sping is removed. The rear is as low as it goes with the adjustable hat still in place, if that is taken out + the suspension settles in general it should go about 1/2" or so lower than pictured. The way you see it in the pics is the day after the install, with a ~30mile trip to work.

[Burn-E]

how much do they lower front and rear?

This is stock height on an S70 with 16" wheels and 205/55-16 tires to compare against Justus' photo. The drop is significant.

[gilber33]

Justus, I will post up pics of them on my car to add to it. When I do the wheels, I'll also take some pics of the components and what not.

[fischmama]

Thanks, Gabe,

The MFG claims 50mm front/rear on certain models, but thats not the case for the sedans. I have not seen these on a wagon yet with additional weight in it.

I don't have anything in the trunk, no spare and no Jack. The car in general doesn't have anything in it. Its not my DD.

[mikie]

What's the spring size and spring rate?
The rears in the pic don't seem that low...

[fischmama]

What's the spring size and spring rate?
The rears in the pic don't seem that low...

I don't have the spring rate per se. Here is the link for the German TUV certification that has some measurements in it.

http://lieck.us/Public/TA/EVOGWVO08_Volvo_S70-850.pdf

[Tommy.]

What's the spring size and spring rate?
The rears in the pic don't seem that low...

Read a few posts above you

Thanks, Gabe,

The MFG claims 50mm front/rear on certain models, but thats not the case for the sedans. I have not seen these on a wagon yet with additional weight in it.

I don't have anything in the trunk, no spare and no Jack. The car in general doesn't have anything in it. Its not my DD.

I will have them on the wagon in the spring Justus. I'll prolly just come to the shop early one morning and sit in the lot and install it

[fischmama]

I will have them on the wagon in the spring Justus. I'll prolly just come to the shop early one morning and sit in the lot and install it

I'll help you to install them... better be warm out then.

[Tommy.]

I'll help you to install them... better be warm out then.

Oh boy! I promise it'll be warm

[DoriDori]

Looking to buy suspension very soon. I would need to go lower in the rear thou without spending extra. Does anyone have pics of the rear TA's with the adjuster removed?

I would be running 16" wheels on a 850 with a 165/45 tire or so.

[JVC]

Looking to buy suspension very soon. I would need to go lower in the rear thou without spending extra. Does anyone have pics of the rear TA's with the adjuster removed?

I would be running 16" wheels on a 850 with a 165/45 tire or so.

Gotta pay to play.

[Jardim]

Looking to buy suspension very soon. I would need to go lower in the rear thou without spending extra. Does anyone have pics of the rear TA's with the adjuster removed?

I would be running 16" wheels on a 850 with a 165/45 tire or so.

this is a volvo, not a civic.

[kalvin]

Looking to buy suspension very soon. I would need to go lower in the rear thou without spending extra. Does anyone have pics of the rear TA's with the adjuster removed?

I would be running 16" wheels on a 850 with a 165/45 tire or so.

Are you trying to achieve a stretch on a 6.5" or something?

[Jardim]

hes prob. trying to use the wheels in his avatar.

[pedro fandango]

i've got the TA coilovers on mine, got them from a German supplier (via ebay). Mine sits rear up as well but i always put it down to the weight lose. Glad to hear there not as solid a ride as i'm expecting tho