Boxman Posted September 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 Drop bolts? I'm not really familiar with that, what are those? :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laird Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 When you use "lowering springs" you actually reduce the likelyhood of bottoming the shocks since the new springs are stiffer. I find that I rub the front airdam less frequently with the Eibach/Koni sport setup than the stock R setup. I am on stock R swaybars and the car is pretty flat in the corners. My Eibachs are not progressive wound and thus quite stiff. Incidentally, I don't think the R suspension is any lower than other models. I put my old R springs (which when measured, are very slightly thicker wire than standard) on a 98 S70 and the car actually sat a bit higher. As for your location, there are a couple of very well informed VS members in Nederland and you may get some advice or even local help. Hup voor Holland! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHEIII874T5M Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 Koni FSD + Eibach would be the desired combination. I could probably send you a set for $1300 or less including shipping. Happy to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aequitas_Veritas Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 yeah FSDs were supposedly made for either OEM or eibach springs. I am using them with eibachs and they work quite well. Although many members have used them with other springs, including IPDs, with no negative effects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxman Posted September 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 Okay well that's good intel. So I either: - Buy FSD's and re-use front springs (which are the springs for lowered chassis), and buy Volvo rear springs for lowered chassis (got partnumber from VIDA) and install those, but only if these springs are not too expensive. - Buy FSD's and 30mm front/rear lowering springs from Eibach. They also sell H&R springs in my country. Is that any good? They're more expensive, any reason to choose them over the Eibach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aequitas_Veritas Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 I really dont think you have the lowered suspension front or rear, unless your car is an R or has R parts on it, then you do not. I would recommend getting them with eibachs if you want the lowered look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxman Posted September 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 It's not really about the look - I just want it to perform well. Does lowering do anything for handling? If it's not necessary, i'd rather not lower my car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxman Posted September 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 I've been looking around in VIDA, with my vehicle numbers in hand; the chassis code is 1XYEKPL According to VIDA, the K and P mean I have rear springs and rear anti-roll bar "for vehicles with lower chassis". But I have nivomats in the rear. In the front, I can't really seem to find any markings related to the lowered chassis. The only spring that's labeled "for lowered chassis" says "-1993", and it also says its an option (OP written after it). My guess is that the previous owner installed nivomats on them, and that it originally had the lowered chassis (which was an option), which has now been replaced by nivomats in the rear. So front should still be lowered (also I dont think it's very high). Does that make sense? If not, what should its distance from the ground be, so i can measure if it's lowered by 2cm from original or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okoye Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 listen man. i don't think you're quite understanding half of whats being said in the thread. lowering a car lowers the center of gravity. that's good because it allows you better handling. combine stiffer suspension with wider wheels and you have a very stable car. in short the car will perform and feel alot better than it does now. its up to you wether you want to put in springs/shocks in your car. yes they make the car handle better so is it nessecary only if you feel that it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxman Posted September 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 Well yes it's good but new springs don't come cheap either. Right now I'm just trying to figure out wtf my front springs are, as there are certain contradictions about my car, apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHEIII874T5M Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 Either way your entire suspension is over 16 years old... it would be worth it to replace the suspension setup (springs included) on that car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxman Posted September 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 I think I'll go with 30mm lowering springs + Koni FSD. WIll my 205/55/16 tyre size cause any problems? As 205/50 is standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okoye Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 the 55 has to do with the sidewall hieght. you'll be fine with the 205/55/16 as it is just a totall of 5 mm more than the 50 profile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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