zmarshm1 Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 Hey there, first post here. I'm driving a 2001 v70 t5. I'm running eibach pro-kit, bilstein b4's all around, just put new inner/outer tie rods along with that, spring seats and housings, fuel filter and oil change, IPD drop in filter, IPD sway-endlinks, and their strut brace conversion kit too. Have the IPD sway bars incoming. Got it last November at 96k miles for 800 bucks after beating the hell out of a 2003 2.4t v70 the past 5 years. Pristine black leather interior with the child booster seats in the rear, I'm still looking for the reason why it was 800 other than being automatic, but it still has geartronic manual mode. Anyway, I'm looking to stiffen it up a bit more after putting the sway bars in, do those 3(edit: 4. forgot the lower front brace) braces on viva https://www.vivaperformance.com/strut-tower-brace-s60-v70/ https://www.vivaperformance.com/rear-cross-brace-volvo-v70-ii-v70r-xc70/ https://www.vivaperformance.com/lower-rear-brace-s60-v70-s80-fwd/ (also, DELRIN subframe bushings?) Actually make any noticeable improvements in handling? Anyone have any testimonies? I can't find anything (edit* found a big post) from anyone who has actually installed these. Also if you have any recommendations for things to do before it gets too far into 100k miles, shoot it at me!! It just crossed 105 the other day. I'm planning on putting in a tranny cooler, the b4 servo update, drain&fill 4 times over 100 miles, and replacing the motor mounts. I have all the parts for that, just need some cash for labor at my local indy to get it all together. It shakes on acceleration as well so I'm considering buying the (considerably cheaper) CV axles from amazon. Thanks for looking everyone. *(https://forums.swedespeed.com/showthread.php?172305-Ultra-Racing-Upper-amp-Lower-Braces-Review. What order should they go in, are the subframe bushings more important to a fwd?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ihatespeedbumps Posted March 18, 2019 Report Share Posted March 18, 2019 Welcome to the forum! I'm going to move this to performance modifications so it gets a little more traffic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyb5 Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 Start with the Kaplhenke Deleon subframe bushings. By far the best return for the money. Your engine, transmission, steering rack and front suspension all tie into the subframe. By stiffening those bushings, everything will function more than effectively - you’ll get better ride quality and better handling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmarshm1 Posted March 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2019 On 3/19/2019 at 2:30 PM, andyb5 said: Start with the Kaplhenke Deleon subframe bushings. By far the best return for the money. Your engine, transmission, steering rack and front suspension all tie into the subframe. By stiffening those bushings, everything will function more than effectively - you’ll get better ride quality and better handling. Thanks a lot brother. I'll order them up asap! It's in the shop right now for the cooler, b4 servo and trans flush. Fingers crossed that it's smooth as butter afterwards. One question - should I order all the prereq hardware for a subframe bushing install as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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