Thinking Volvo... need help.

[Brass Fish]

Yes I think so, I did some research. Apparently the following generation v70... etc is complete garbage.

Not entirely. The 98 v70s are essentially the same as the 850s with minor differences in mechanics. Its the 99+ models that you are probably reading about.

Just out of curiosity, How much adj do you have left? (height wise)

The rears are all the way down and the front could go another 3/4" - 1" lower. The wheels on the car are 18x8 with 205/40s. ETs are 35F/13R

[Okoye]

Not entirely. The 98 v70s are essentially the same as the 850s with minor differences in mechanics. Its the 99+ models that you are probably reading about.



The rears are all the way down and the front could go another 3/4" - 1" lower. The wheels on the car are 18x8 with 205/40s. ETs are 35F/13R

yeah it's the 99+ with ETM;s that are bad. 98's are the way to go if you want the modern look of a v70 and ease of tuning.

to be honest though the ETM isn't really bad per say, and i would know i've owned a few 99 v70xc wagons. and switched to a 98 v70xc and s70t5

[gdizzle]

And suddenly all the volvo's come out from hiding. I miss your old car, J.

[GS|works]

yeah it's the 99+ with ETM;s that are bad. 98's are the way to go if you want the modern look of a v70 and ease of tuning.

to be honest though the ETM isn't really bad per say, and i would know i've owned a few 99 v70xc wagons. and switched to a 98 v70xc and s70t5

Not entirely. The 98 v70s are essentially the same as the 850s with minor differences in mechanics. Its the 99+ models that you are probably reading about.



The rears are all the way down and the front could go another 3/4" - 1" lower. The wheels on the car are 18x8 with 205/40s. ETs are 35F/13R

Thanks for all the helpful feedback and knowledge. Now I hope I can close on something this week.

[sacrifice]

So many volvo nerds in one area. I would suggest a 97 850 or 98 s70. Both are very similar and with the correct maintenance you will have a very solid car. To your average volvo owner lowering springs are "perfect" and often people complain they are too low. It's nice to see a newcomer not get sucked into this.

[exexpat]

So many volvo nerds in one area. I would suggest a 97 850 or 98 s70. Both are very similar and with the correct maintenance you will have a very solid car. To your average volvo owner lowering springs are "perfect" and often people complain they are too low. It's nice to see a newcomer not get sucked into this.

You forgot narrow OEM 17s. Comets!

(OP Volvo guys are the only community who have memorized all OEM wheel names since the Spica. Better get crackin')

[s_moneh]

You forgot narrow OEM 17s. Comets!

(OP Volvo guys are the only community who have memorized all OEM wheel names since the Spica. Better get crackin')

u speak truth, its saddening in the volvo community

[Chigga]

u speak truth, its saddening in the volvo community

Some OEM wheels are awesome, while others, not so much.

Talking about Volvo awesomeness, car started today on first crank after being sitting for more than an year.

[s_moneh]

ok i'll give you that as i'm on OE's right now lmao but it wasnt really first choice

your thing says GTA, like Toronto GTA?

[ZeusR]

Also, avoid AWD if you're looking to get low.

[Chigga]

ok i'll give you that as i'm on OE's right now lmao but it wasnt really first choice

your thing says GTA, like Toronto GTA?

Yup, lived in Sauga for 12 years, used to cruised around town in my white box.