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Volvo Repair Category: Buyer’s Guide
H&R, Eibach, IPD Sport Springs, Koni FSD… Which Combo?
While I was in the Military, I bought the car new (US Specs) from Sweden Factory and was delivered to me in Germany. If I’m not mistaken, H & R, Eibach, and Sachs originated from Germany, and those guys there … Continue reading
Catalytic Brand, Install Tips & Answers
Welding tips and Catalytic converter buying advice So here are the questions (I have searched up and down the forum!): Catalytic Convertor Brand “Davico” is out (not a good brand). “Bosal” seems OK, long history of quality. “Magnaflow“: $80 for the … Continue reading
Will 16″ Rims Fit A P2 S60 R? Or a V70 R?
The P2 (Volvo slang for second generation) Volvo R (Volvo slang for performance model) cars have 302mm brakes. Given that, is it possible to put a sixteen inch wheel onto an R car? “You cannot fit any 16 inch wheel … Continue reading
Used Volvo Prices Up
Finding a Certified Used Volvo I was just updating the link in Find a Certified Used Volvo via volvocars.com, and started updating that post about how car companies are getting more involved in the used — OOOPS I mean “pre-owned” … Continue reading
MVS Sponsor: Permanent 10% Off for MVS Members!
VolvoWholesaleparts now offers a permanent 10% off coupon for MVS members. Whoohoo! Guess what the code is? MVS Just put “MVS” in (without the quote marks) when you check out and get 10% off your order. They carry many, many parts … Continue reading
Five quarts of synthetic oil + filter, $24
Five quarts of synthetic oil and a filter for $24 ain’t bad, but you have to deal with a mail-in rebate. Good until October 15. Advance Auto Parts is running some specials as part of some silly celebration for being … Continue reading
Tie Rod Brands: Which Will Last Longest?
Which Brand of Tie Rods Should I Buy? If you come across TRW then grab them, those are original for most Volvos. Febi, Moog and Beck Arnley are probably pretty good. Raybestos makes a “professional grade” that might be good … Continue reading
Suspension Brands to Avoid
Hambur Technic: Chinese junk. Karlyn: Taiwan junk. URO: sexy name but Chinese junk. MTC (Mission Trading Co): Chinese junk. … as found in this Volvo Forum Control Arm topic.
Springs and Struts – Time to buy… Koni, Bilstein, Eibach
I’m considering Eibach springs with either of the Koni struts or the Bilsteins TCs. I’m doing this because my current stuff is completely shot. I’ve bought EVERYTHING else that touches the struts and just need to pick struts and springs. … Continue reading