Volvo 850 Made from 1993 to 1997, this Volvo line was available in both a wagon and a sedan, both with were graced with several trim levels.

Suspesion Upgrades ??

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Old 07-04-2008, 08:18 AM
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I love my 850 turbo, great power but handling seems to be lacking.My last car was 95 VW Passat VR6, less power but it rode on rails in the corners and was so predictable when it began to slide. I'm unhappy with the way my volvo seems to wallow in the corners, it's less than confidence inspiring. I would like to stopthe way the body seems to lean all over the place in the corners. Any suggestions on better sway bars or other performance enhancing suspension parts?
 
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Old 07-04-2008, 08:40 AM
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Get IPD sway bars and lower it and you should feel a major difference.
Also after doing that if you find a set of the R 17's that would help as well.
Mine handles like a dream compaired to the wifes turbo.
 
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Old 07-04-2008, 08:43 AM
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Is IPD a brand name? I assume I'll need to change the springs to lower it, any suggestions on springs and struts?
 
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http://ipdusa.com/
Check out that site.
 
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Old 07-05-2008, 01:29 AM
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Tech is correct....IPD has great suspension upgrades
 
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