pics of my S40 after suspension mods

turbo1397 · May 19th, 2014, 19:41

Hey folks, just thought id post a pic up of my car after suspension mods. I got told by the garage that i needed a new front shock and 2 wishbones but decided to go the whole hog and fit sachs o'e spec shocks and struts, apex -35mm springs, wishbones, top mounts and bearings and track rod ends. The car sits way better than before ( really dont know why they came out the factory so high!) and handles like its on rails.. and not too stiff.

jay87 · May 19th, 2014, 21:08

Nice, that car looks fit!!

Bet you notice the difference when pulling out at roundabouts , especially in adverse weather!

Are those 19" alloys?

I have 18" ones on mine

Mr Jolly · May 19th, 2014, 22:07

I'd say 18, what size tyres are you running?

v70stu · May 19th, 2014, 23:36

Sits very nicely.

turbo1397 · May 20th, 2014, 11:03

Still on the original 18's.. not sure what tyres are on them, i 'think' there 225 45 18..

mattievrs · May 20th, 2014, 20:19

Height is absolutely perfect on the 18s. Looks lovely mate.

VenomS40 · May 27th, 2014, 10:31

That sits lovely mate, really like the look of that. I've been looking at B6 set up with a 30mm spring. I'd like mine to sit about the same as yours if a little lower only by 10mm or so.

What does the ride feel like?

turbo1397 · May 27th, 2014, 12:43

The ride is perfect, not harsh at all. Thats why i just went for sachs O.E stuff, have had coilovers etc on previous cars and it was way too hard. I was originally going to go for H&R springs but there was a 10 day wait for them and my car was going in to garage in a couple of days.. thought i might have regretted the apex srings but there really good!

VenomS40 · May 27th, 2014, 13:27

I've got Heico lowering springs that drop aprox 30mm I've read that many get the 30mm drop springs and then want to go lower so end up getting new shocks such as B6 to get the car sitting a little lower..?

raife · May 27th, 2014, 14:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbo1397

Still on the original 18's.. not sure what tyres are on them, i 'think' there 225 45 18..

Hi, can you check what size tyres you're running. I've got the same alloys on 215s and thinking of adding 225s. Will save me checking offsets etc if I know they fit!!

May 19th, 2014, 23:36	#4
v70stu V60 T6 Last Online: Aug 23rd, 2018 17:01 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Leicestershire	Sits very nicely. __________________ 2010 V60 T6 AWD, 612 Passion Red,Polestar Optimised, Jetex stainless steel exhaust, ex-Volvo press fleet launch vehicle.

May 27th, 2014, 10:31	#7
VenomS40 08 Volvo S40 SE Sport R-D Last Online: May 6th, 2016 23:08 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gloucester	That sits lovely mate, really like the look of that. I've been looking at B6 set up with a 30mm spring. I'd like mine to sit about the same as yours if a little lower only by 10mm or so. What does the ride feel like? __________________ Volvo S40 SE Sport R-Design + Winter Pack

May 27th, 2014, 13:27	#9
VenomS40 08 Volvo S40 SE Sport R-D Last Online: May 6th, 2016 23:08 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gloucester	I've got Heico lowering springs that drop aprox 30mm I've read that many get the 30mm drop springs and then want to go lower so end up getting new shocks such as B6 to get the car sitting a little lower..? __________________ Volvo S40 SE Sport R-Design + Winter Pack

May 19th, 2014, 21:08	#2
jay87 Volvo's Great Last Online: Sep 2nd, 2014 23:17 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Gloucester, South West	Nice, that car looks fit!! Bet you notice the difference when pulling out at roundabouts , especially in adverse weather! Are those 19" alloys? I have 18" ones on mine

May 19th, 2014, 22:07	#3
Mr Jolly New Member Last Online: Dec 21st, 2019 13:38 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Darn Sarf	I'd say 18, what size tyres are you running?

May 20th, 2014, 11:03	#5
turbo1397 Junior Member Last Online: Nov 10th, 2016 11:02 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: glasgow	Still on the original 18's.. not sure what tyres are on them, i 'think' there 225 45 18..

May 20th, 2014, 20:19	#6
mattievrs Master Member Last Online: Sep 3rd, 2020 12:03 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Leicester	Height is absolutely perfect on the 18s. Looks lovely mate.

May 27th, 2014, 12:43	#8
turbo1397 Junior Member Last Online: Nov 10th, 2016 11:02 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: glasgow	The ride is perfect, not harsh at all. Thats why i just went for sachs O.E stuff, have had coilovers etc on previous cars and it was way too hard. I was originally going to go for H&R springs but there was a 10 day wait for them and my car was going in to garage in a couple of days.. thought i might have regretted the apex srings but there really good!

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