New shocks and strut brace

bulldog · Jul 14th, 2004, 15:27

Hello all

I got a V40 1997 CD with a fair few miles and an wanting advice on the following.

I'll be replacing the shocks soon and would like a set that makes the handling a bit more responsive. I know the car is not going to go round corners on rails or anything like that, but just better than at the moment. Is it worth changing the springs as well? I'm not after a stiff ride, as I have had a car with lowered suspension and it ain't pleasant! I'll also be replacing all the roll bar struts, where can I get them cheaper than Volvo (£40 a pop, they're 'aving a laugh)

Also, will a strut brace make much difference in your opinion?

Aaannd another thing, the cushioning on my drivers seat has lost its support and I am going to re-upolster with foaming. Does this need to be special heat resistant for the seats? How hot do the heating elements get?

Look forward to your comments.

Dave

Rooster · Jul 15th, 2004, 10:29

I've driven a T4 auto with a strut brace on and it didn't torque steer like most of them do during accerlation and it did feel tighter on the front end.
I'm still trying to decied if its worth the 160 quid from volvo for one or not tho.

Ray_T · Jul 15th, 2004, 22:30

Dave, Hi. By roll bar struts do you mean the droplinks between the front shock and the front roll bar? If so I has some ajustable ones made by Racers Hardware (Bearings)at Peterborough, 01733 211311. They cost me £59.54 incl VAT. for the pair. If you quote them invoice No. 857 they should still have the parts used. If you require further info email me at ray.thorp@btinternet.com I also have stut braces front and rear and it has taken a lot of the "sloppiness" out of cornering.

Jul 14th, 2004, 15:27	#1
bulldog Bulldog Last Online: Nov 7th, 2007 14:57 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Tadley	New shocks and strut brace Hello all I got a V40 1997 CD with a fair few miles and an wanting advice on the following. I'll be replacing the shocks soon and would like a set that makes the handling a bit more responsive. I know the car is not going to go round corners on rails or anything like that, but just better than at the moment. Is it worth changing the springs as well? I'm not after a stiff ride, as I have had a car with lowered suspension and it ain't pleasant! I'll also be replacing all the roll bar struts, where can I get them cheaper than Volvo (£40 a pop, they're 'aving a laugh) Also, will a strut brace make much difference in your opinion? Aaannd another thing, the cushioning on my drivers seat has lost its support and I am going to re-upolster with foaming. Does this need to be special heat resistant for the seats? How hot do the heating elements get? Look forward to your comments. Dave

Jul 15th, 2004, 10:29	#2
Rooster Speed freak Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2020 22:04 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yorkshire	RE: New shocks and strut brace I've driven a T4 auto with a strut brace on and it didn't torque steer like most of them do during accerlation and it did feel tighter on the front end. I'm still trying to decied if its worth the 160 quid from volvo for one or not tho.

Jul 15th, 2004, 22:30	#3
Ray_T Ray T Last Online: Aug 6th, 2014 11:34 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Coventry View Photos By: Ray_T	RE: New shocks and strut brace Dave, Hi. By roll bar struts do you mean the droplinks between the front shock and the front roll bar? If so I has some ajustable ones made by Racers Hardware (Bearings)at Peterborough, 01733 211311. They cost me £59.54 incl VAT. for the pair. If you quote them invoice No. 857 they should still have the parts used. If you require further info email me at ray.thorp@btinternet.com I also have stut braces front and rear and it has taken a lot of the "sloppiness" out of cornering.

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