boxpin Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Can I get some opinions on springs for an 850 wagon. Looking for options and highth pictures. Ride comfort, fender rubbing, drop, etc. Opinions, opinions, opinions and recommendations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeraldJ Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 IPD sport springs for a daily custom coil overs all around for weekend warriors KWs for track use /thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxpin Posted April 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 IPD sport springs for a daily custom coil overs all around for weekend warriors KWs for track use /thread I heard the IPD'd are low and stiff. The price is right but I need it to pass the bosses(wife) test. Can you send me a picture of your wagon on the IPD's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeraldJ Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 I personally dont think they are that stiff. It all depends on the strut used. I have ran them on OEM, Blisten HD's, and Koni yellows. They rode a bit firmer than stock on the OEM struts/shocks. Hard on the Blisten HDs, with no adjustment. On the Koni's I can adjust them to stiff but not bouncy or hard hitting to full on go-cart suspension with about 1.5" of quick moving travel. There are not a whole lot of pot holes on the paved roads around me but there is a ton of gravel roads. There isnt a gravel road around that doesnt have a wash board surface at every stop sign or narrow spot (except mine where I grade the road about once a week just to keep it flat and smooth) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdlimy Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 ugggh love your car gerald! coilovers FTW! your wife would not approve of my car lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
--Aaron-- Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 H&R's are a solid choice....see my review here: http://volvospeed.co...130760-springs/ The IPD springs provide a bit too much drop for my personal taste, I'm glad I went with the combination I did. Which you can read about through the above said link. If you go with them give NA Motorsports a call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oreo931 Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 First of all, what struts are you going to be using? That will have a greater impact on the ride quality. If you plan on throwing lowering springs on the stock struts, the struts will not last long at all. That said, I was very happy with the ride on Monroe struts + H&R springs, but I wanted to go lower. I changed to Koni Yellows + iPd springs and that was the best combo for what I wanted. The car was a little lower, and the ride quality didn't decrease too much, at least with the Konis on the softest setting. On both setups I had zero rubbing aside from a tiny bit at full lock. This was running 17" wheels with 215/45 tires. H&R + Monroe Struts: iPd + Koni Yellow: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeraldJ Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 ugggh love your car gerald! coilovers FTW! your wife would not approve of my car lol It looks a bit different now, euro rails, rear mud flaps (almost drag the ground), 1 coil lower in the back. I am currently looking for a threaded body shock I can use on the rear with the right valving and attachment points. When I find some I will mount them, and machine a new top mount to fit the stock location. Then I can make the rear a true coil over system, and convert my front Koni yellows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lengendsecko87 Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 H&R Ftw. I love the ride quality. Quality is the same, but a lot stiffer. Not TOO stiff. I'm using oem front and Bilstin TC in the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxpin Posted April 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Thanks for the input and pictures guys. Helps a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHEIII874T5M Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Vogtland is also always option, on this setup I had paired with Bilstein HD: RIP buddy. 18x8" TSW Kyalamis, 225/40/18 rubber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxpin Posted April 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 And the Winner is.....H&R ...this is the look I am after. Springs ordered today. H&R + Monroe Struts: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
--Aaron-- Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 How much were the Monroes? I cannot guarantee they'll match with the springs as well as the TC's but I hope you're happy about how it turns out. Good choice on the springs!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jed Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 Springs and struts should really be considered as a package, not individually. The spring rate has to be matched to the strut such that the damper can properly control the spring. A stock or stock-equivalent strut matched to a sport spring will typically not have enough damping to control the stiffer spring, and you'll end up with a bouncy, uncontrolled ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 VII 7 Posted April 21, 2010 Report Share Posted April 21, 2010 How much were the Monroes? I cannot guarantee they'll match with the springs as well as the TC's but I hope you're happy about how it turns out. Good choice on the springs!! You can get the Monroe Struts and Shocks for ~$200 at RockAuto.com!Also look into Kilen as those have a great drop for the money. FCP sell them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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