Introducing: The Least Stanced Car on Stanceworks!

[GroceryGetter67]

The problem with RSI is that they bite off more than they can chew most of the time. I just got my stuff a couple of weeks ago, too, but I ordered in the beginning of April. I'll probably buy from them again if they have the parts sitting on the shelf ready to go out.

well the problem was they didn't mention anything about it taking more than a week. I had ordered them in May to have the car ready for the beginning of the summer. They had the struts and springs sitting there ready to go but they have a machine shop make the spring perches and then they have them plated. So when I ordered they said it would be about a week since they were getting done with a batch of 8 others, and then after calling multiple times over the next few months and them telling me it will be a couple of days every time, I called in September and they had apparently got all the orders back and for some reason mine got lost in the mix, so they had to re-order it which would take "no more than 2 weeks"...2 months later I got them. I understand that it's hard with a small demographic ordering parts from them, but it was still pretty frustrating. They did give me a discount on the order though so can't be too upset.

[GroceryGetter67]

Also, your car is looking really good and seems to be coming together well. Makes me want to get my GTA's finished.

Thanks btw! it's so hard now that all the pieces are here to just have them sit in my room until spring. And good luck with the GTA's, they look amazing when fully polished, but if you're doing it by hand it will take FOREVER! haha

[GroceryGetter67]

So it finally happened!! After an entire year of planning and amassing parts and researching and creating a network of Volvo guys to help me, it FINALLY happened!

Started by getting the garage all set up and prepped for surgery




Then started grinding down all the wheel studs 1/4" to fit flush with the adapters



Then moved on to the fender rolling. The fronts were really easy and the rears went fairly smoothly too considering how thick the metal is. The roller, heat gun, and a good ol' hammer did the trick!


After that, got the rear all set up since it was easier. Got the new springs and perches, new shocks, and the adjustable torque rods and panhard bar all installed



This is compared to the springs I already cut two coils out of



Moved on to the front and got the coilovers all assembled and installed



Had a nice little pile of junk we took off the car!


Then got the tires all mounted, 195/45R16 on 16x8 wheels



Got them mounted and they tucked right up into the fenders like they should!



...so everything is all done except for the wheels. The painter is a very selfish man and decided to go golfing instead of getting them painted for me before the big install...so I won't show any finished pictures yet until the wheels are painted and it's 100% done...so I will leave you with this little teaser to hold you over

[Motoman325]

saw the first pics and feel in love,

Didn't even care if it lowered or not

[SebastienPeek]

My god. That last updated. I'm in love.

[GroceryGetter67]

saw the first pics and feel in love,

Didn't even care if it lowered or not

My god. That last updated. I'm in love.

Thanks guys! Love to hear the positive feedback!

[Dutch]

Love this! Frickin awesome!

[gsulliv2]

Progress looks really good! Excited to see pics after everything is finished!

[sterling archer]

ohhhhhhhh man. that last set of pictures

[TWM Performance]

That is, wow... Omg I don't even..

Renato
Team TWM Performance

[TruTaing]

OH man. This is lookin really good!

[ramong24]

welp, time to go buy an old Volvo....

[GroceryGetter67]

Love this! Frickin awesome!

Progress looks really good! Excited to see pics after everything is finished!

ohhhhhhhh man. that last set of pictures

That is, wow... Omg I don't even..

Renato
Team TWM Performance

OH man. This is lookin really good!

welp, time to go buy an old Volvo....

Thanks so much for all the love guys! Just dropped the wheels back off at the painter, so hopefully it will be DONE done this weekend!

[GroceryGetter67]

well this should get everybody a little excited

[SD202]

wow those turned out great dude!