Suspension: 850: - My Suspension Is Sorted.

snap1 · Nov 25th, 2007, 11:28

Hello everyone.

If you have read my previous post on my poor ride quality, then read on.

I finally spoke to Hamish at Volvo Tuning and he advised me to go for a Spring / shock / mount upgrade kit.
So I bought it and fitted it.

IT HAS TRANSDFORMED THE CAR. no bangs, no rattles, no squeeks, no wallowing, smoother ride, it actually turnes corners. It feels like a NEW car.

Volvo Tuning you have done it again. THANK YOU VERY, VERY MUCH.

IF you own a Volvo speak to these guys. they really know there stuff.

Brakes next I think... HA HA.

Thanks everyone.
Thanks V.T.

JIM C · Nov 25th, 2007, 11:29

Glad your sorted out and pleased with the outcome.

DLM48 · Nov 25th, 2007, 12:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by snap1

Hello everyone.

If you have read my previous post on my poor ride quality, then read on.

I finally spoke to Hamish at Volvo Tuning and he advised me to go for a Spring / shock / mount upgrade kit.
So I bought it and fitted it.

IT HAS TRANSDFORMED THE CAR. no bangs, no rattles, no squeeks, no wallowing, smoother ride, it actually turnes corners. It feels like a NEW car.

Volvo Tuning you have done it again. THANK YOU VERY, VERY MUCH.

IF you own a Volvo speak to these guys. they really know there stuff.

Brakes next I think... HA HA.

Thanks everyone.
Thanks V.T.

so the problem was what? your spring mounts were ???????

thanks

Jod T5 · Nov 25th, 2007, 20:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by DLM48

so the problem was what? your spring mounts were ???????

thanks

lol...what replacement kit were you advised to go for....may i ask how much?....
cheers
jod

snap1 · Nov 28th, 2007, 20:36

Hi
The springs where from some swedish comany lowering by about 25mm allround, bilstein gas shocks.
With all the mounts and spring cups and drop links sub £500.00 dilivered to my door.

I think good value.

Cheers.

snap1 · Nov 28th, 2007, 20:46

All the shocks where worn, the front strut top spring cup was split and falling apart. The rear shock top mounts where split, this was only visible once they where removed. Everythin was generally worn out.

With the rear springs out, you can see the top spring cup is bolted to the chassis with, i think, an 8mm allen type bolt. On the nearside rear, it wasn't very tight, so that ratteling around i don't think helped...

DLM48 · Nov 28th, 2007, 22:01

thanks for the feedback

Nov 25th, 2007, 11:28	#1
snap1 New Member Last Online: Jan 20th, 2008 19:04 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Plymouth View Photos By: snap1	My Suspension Is Sorted. Hello everyone. If you have read my previous post on my poor ride quality, then read on. I finally spoke to Hamish at Volvo Tuning and he advised me to go for a Spring / shock / mount upgrade kit. So I bought it and fitted it. IT HAS TRANSDFORMED THE CAR. no bangs, no rattles, no squeeks, no wallowing, smoother ride, it actually turnes corners. It feels like a NEW car. Volvo Tuning you have done it again. THANK YOU VERY, VERY MUCH. IF you own a Volvo speak to these guys. they really know there stuff. Brakes next I think... HA HA. Thanks everyone. Thanks V.T. __________________ SNAP1

Nov 25th, 2007, 11:29	#2
JIM C Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scotland View Photos By: JIM C	Glad your sorted out and pleased with the outcome. __________________

Nov 28th, 2007, 20:36	#5
snap1 New Member Last Online: Jan 20th, 2008 19:04 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Plymouth View Photos By: snap1	Hi The springs where from some swedish comany lowering by about 25mm allround, bilstein gas shocks. With all the mounts and spring cups and drop links sub £500.00 dilivered to my door. I think good value. Cheers. __________________ SNAP1

Nov 28th, 2007, 20:46	#6
snap1 New Member Last Online: Jan 20th, 2008 19:04 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Plymouth View Photos By: snap1	All the shocks where worn, the front strut top spring cup was split and falling apart. The rear shock top mounts where split, this was only visible once they where removed. Everythin was generally worn out. With the rear springs out, you can see the top spring cup is bolted to the chassis with, i think, an 8mm allen type bolt. On the nearside rear, it wasn't very tight, so that ratteling around i don't think helped... __________________ SNAP1

Nov 28th, 2007, 22:01	#7
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