blown_volvo850r Posted May 17, 2005 Report Share Posted May 17, 2005 I'm actually getting some springs (my stock ones are worn to shreds), so I need advice...I want the stiffest ride w/ the lowest drop I can get. Don't even mention KWs, I don't have $1600 for them. I'm broke. I've heard the progressive wound springs suck in turns b/c they let the car roll a good bit before they harden up. I wouldn't know from experience, so I'm asking u guys. Lemme know what u think, thanks!~Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theunderlord Posted May 17, 2005 Report Share Posted May 17, 2005 i added weitech for ya homie. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plan_B Posted May 17, 2005 Report Share Posted May 17, 2005 Doesn't TME make springs too :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdizzle Posted May 17, 2005 Report Share Posted May 17, 2005 I think OMP has the biggest drop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Tuning 850 Posted May 17, 2005 Report Share Posted May 17, 2005 I loved my APEX Suspension System lowering springs. Great ride quality in my mind. I would go for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Posted May 18, 2005 Report Share Posted May 18, 2005 Add Intrax too...they're purple...I have them, but haven't installed them yet...supposed 1.5" drop front and rearI have no experience with lowering springs other than Eibach. Both my brother and friend have them installed in their 850Rs with Koni adjustables. They lower a decent amount, but nothing to extreme. They ride pretty nice, not too firm. I've never driven either car hard to test the suspension, so I cannot comment on how the Eibachs do in cornering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blown_volvo850r Posted May 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2005 Yeah thanks Kev...there's a bunch of springs I've never even heard of. Jamaica2G told me to go w/ linear springs, he said progressive roll too much before they harden up in turns. So I guess I want the lowest drop/stiffest spring made. I know B&G and Apex quote a 1.6" drop. Anything made for a 2" drop?~Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick. Posted May 18, 2005 Report Share Posted May 18, 2005 Okay I'm gonna have to recommend OMP springs based on the PERFECT drop that they give. I saw a fellow VSer's car on OMPs and I was absolutely stunned at the amount of drop there was. I'd say a good solid 2". I'm not sure how to get OMP springs but if anyone does please share as I'd like to know I don't have any pics of his car to share, but if anyone else has pics of an 850 on OMPs please post 'em up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdizzle Posted May 18, 2005 Report Share Posted May 18, 2005 Okay I'm gonna have to recommend OMP springs based on the PERFECT drop that they give. I saw a fellow VSer's car on OMPs and I was absolutely stunned at the amount of drop there was. I'd say a good solid 2". I'm not sure how to get OMP springs but if anyone does please share as I'd like to know I don't have any pics of his car to share, but if anyone else has pics of an 850 on OMPs please post 'em up←just call motorspot or ompwins or ompusa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvokiller Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 Get the cheapest ones, and keep cutting until they are low enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdizzle Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 Get the cheapest ones, and keep cutting until they are low enough.← wouldn't the cheapest ones be the OEM springs then? Since they are, well, free and all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperVettte Posted May 21, 2005 Report Share Posted May 21, 2005 See, we are volvo owners, not Honda owners. We don't cut springs here. If i am wrong let me know. The Vogtland springs worked great on my ex-850. Gave me about 1-1.5" after settleing... Don't really remeber which one is was... great ride with them though... dialed in.... oh god i am rableing again.... i need to lower my c70... LOOK OVER THERE!V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 2fast4u Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 I like the eibach spring beacuse it gives your a great ride and it does know slam your car its was 1.2 in my car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prasamin Posted May 22, 2005 Report Share Posted May 22, 2005 Weitec is the cup kit....obviously get those....the springs and shocks/struts are made for each other...if you have the feria, drop it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvokiller Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 See, we are volvo owners, not Honda owners. We don't cut springs here. If i am wrong let me know. The Vogtland springs worked great on my ex-850. Gave me about 1-1.5" after settleing... Don't really remeber which one is was... great ride with them though... dialed in.... oh god i am rableing again.... i need to lower my c70... LOOK OVER THERE!V←If the springs are linearly wound then there is no problem cutting them. If you cut progressively wound springs you screw them all up - ie Honda style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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