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Originally Posted by Gen_Billy
Just like to add to this post,
I'm planning to get those IPD roller bars, and also plan to lower my car at the same time, I would like to lower it about 28mm or 30mm max because of concern about local speed humps where I live. Anyone got any suggestions on some good springs?
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V70 D5 SE, 2004 (pre-facelift).
I've updated my standard suspension with Eibach Pro springs (from
http://www.larkspeed.com). No problems clearing the tank traps where I live. Not obviously lowered but looks better than stock (imho). I just replaced the shocks with direct replacements (Sachs front, Boge rear, from EuroCarParts). Replaced the rubber spring mounts all round with Febi at the same time (EuroCarParts again) but kept my original top mount plates - don't use ScanTech, the quality of the rubber parts is "questionable".
Like Andy I've also got the Ultra-Racing front strut brace (T5D5 group buy), done the "tight northerner" engine stay bar conversion (repair washers from B&Q), polybushed the front end and replaced the Volvo droplinks with IPD versions. Not done the IPD ARB's (yet).
Handling is much better than stock, especially turn in and it retains the long distance comfort. Roll on the ARB's when I can make my mind up if I want front AND rear or just the rear.
Update: just seen the new website at
http://kalmar-union.com - everything you need
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Can we share the road please. Yes, I am insured on both 2 and 4 wheels. Not a motorist, not a cyclist, but a road user.
54 V70 D5 SE (163, EUIII) MTE, Eibach, Powerflex, IPD arb's, TWR FMIC, Ferrita cat-back.