Lowering Springs

[blown_volvo850r]

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

[theunderlord]

i added weitech for ya homie. :)

[Plan_B]

Doesn't TME make springs too :blink:

[gdizzle]

I think OMP has the biggest drop.

[V Tuning 850]

I loved my APEX Suspension System lowering springs. Great ride quality in my mind. I would go for them.

[Gregg]

Add Intrax too...they're purple...I have them, but haven't installed them yet...supposed 1.5" drop front and rear

I 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.

[blown_volvo850r]

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

[Patrick.]

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

[gdizzle]

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

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just call motorspot or ompwins or ompusa.

[Volvokiller]

Get the cheapest ones, and keep cutting until they are low enough.

[gdizzle]

Get the cheapest ones, and keep cutting until they are low enough.

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wouldn't the cheapest ones be the OEM springs then? Since they are, well, free and all?

[ViperVettte]

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

[Guest 2fast4u]

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

[prasamin]

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.

[Volvokiller]

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

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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.