1998 Volvo S70, T-5M; Suspension bottoms out!

Post by **Juan62** » 03 Apr 2014, 10:18

98 Volvo S70, T-5M;

Konis FSD's with IPD Sport Springs, sway bars, end links, new tires (18") alignment; when driving, street (especially), and when highway bumps or uneven payment the car bottoms out. This really sounds like I fall into the earth each time it happens. The equipment is less than one year old, and I have now notice just yesterday, that the lower engine mount is bad. This was replaced less than 2 years ago.
1. In addition to replacing the engine mount, should I also replace the IPD sport springs to Eibach or H & R? I would hate to rid of the FSDs because of the cost, but I want my stance, ride, control, and performance too. Please Advise...

Juan

volvofl · Post by **volvofl** » 03 Apr 2014, 10:58

I have the exact same setup except factory rims. Mine does the same thing on bumps that on other cars take in stride. It did it before when it was stock also, so I think it is just a crappy old design that Volvo had for these cars.

Post by **Juan62** » 03 Apr 2014, 11:56

So, do you suggest Eibach Springs, or just put humpty dumpty back together again?

Post by **JRL** » 03 Apr 2014, 15:04

H&R SPRINGS are usually perfect with no issues
ipd springs are the lowest of them all
The 18s do not help one bit

Post by **j-dawg** » 03 Apr 2014, 16:12

i have the eibach springs. it's not a comfortable or quiet ride, but as far as i can tell it doesn't bottom out.

i do have 16" perfos rather than the 18s you're rocking; the added compliance here may help.