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Old Aug 29th, 2012, 11:46   #1
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Hi all,

I want to change the set up on my v50 SE to the sport ( lowering spring Kit) i wanted to ask if any of you did the switch.

how difference is the ride between the 2 set ups?

I find the SE to be very comfortable and I wouldn't want to ruin that.

and another question do you know how much would cost to fit the lowered spring?

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If you want to drop the car slightly and also keep an almost OEM feel then the best set of springs to do that would either be:

Eibach's - Volvo's Own lowering kit - Lowers by 20mm over standard

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Eibach Pro Kit - Lowers by upto 30mm

Eibachs are top quality springs and you WILL feel the difference without the ride being harsh and too firm. These can be matted with a good set of Blistien shocks too as and when required.

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If you want to drop the car slightly and also keep an almost OEM feel then the best set of springs to do that would either be:

Eibach's - Volvo's Own lowering kit - Lowers by 20mm over standard

or

Eibach Pro Kit - Lowers by upto 30mm

Eibachs are top quality springs and you WILL feel the difference without the ride being harsh and too firm. These can be matted with a good set of Blistien shocks too as and when required.


i was thinking to buy the Volvo original one as they are the same price of the eibach, i wanted to make sure that the ride wouldn't suffer,

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i was thinking to buy the Volvo original one as they are the same price of the eibach, i wanted to make sure that the ride wouldn't suffer,

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I have got a set of Original Volvo ones and they are stamped Eibach. So the Volvo ones are just re-boxed Eibach springs anyway.

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Do you have to change the standard shocks or will you still feel the benefit of just changing the springs and leaving the standard dampers fitted. I have a 2010 SE LUX 1.6
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Do you have to change the standard shocks or will you still feel the benefit of just changing the springs and leaving the standard dampers fitted. I have a 2010 SE LUX 1.6
No you do not have to change the original shocks if they are perfectly okay. You will however appreciate a new set of shocks will make a difference too though.

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Ive got a set of sports springs pm me if interested!
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