little to report...except

Post by **abscate** » 12 Oct 2014, 19:49

Just had the most awesome 3 hour drive through upstate NY with leaves in full color. I tried to do it justice with pixels, but there is nothing like seeing it in 2 pi steradians

I kept the T5 just below boost at 2000 rpm and got 29 mpg!! That drops to 26-7 mph at 70 mph.

My lights seem to be pointing low - thats probably because I have all new suspension and Ive messed with how the body sits. I love the new ride - not harsh, but the body goes up-down and stops.

Post by **matthew1** » 12 Oct 2014, 19:54

I lowered my 850's front. Back just always was low, so I kept the iPD blues out of it. I get porpoising on long, smooth highway bumps. Meh.

I had to crank the headlights up to max up after. I suppose that means the back isn't as low as the front. But it looks great to my eye, so I'm leaving it.

Post by **abscate** » 13 Oct 2014, 09:29

Just realised I took the I390 north off ramp at 50 mph this morning...suggested speed 30mph

I also,put the IPD strut brace on my T5 and it does feel stiffer up front.

Post by **Ben850** » 13 Oct 2014, 16:38

Nice photo Steve. Michigan looks like that as well.
Stock springs all around on the '93 using Bilstein TC for rear dampers. Sachs-Boge front. My Sedan sits low naturally it seems. You may have seen that first hand. Maybe the 1993 aluminum lower control arm had a different level, but I doubt that.
With fresh dampening all around I am getting a level, well adjusted lighting experience for the most part.

Exits do change perception. M-59 to I-75 is 70 MPH to 25 MPH which I sometimes also forget.
My left headlight seemed a bit low through the 270 degree maneuver.
Pictures at 11:.

: Last year.

: I may still put a Alter II bumper on the rear, but I just can't yet let the Alter I go.

Post by **jblackburn** » 15 Oct 2014, 07:41

I'm disappointed there are no pictures! I love fall.

We leave for the NC mountains tomorrow night. I can't wait.

And I'll get to see the old S70 for a weekend.

Post by **matthew1** » 15 Oct 2014, 12:18

Photos phixed.

Post by **Ben850** » 15 Oct 2014, 17:16

matthew1 wrote:Photos phixed.

Phanks.
I used to love this tree outside my old place when the colors were happening.

: It made the car look good as well.

Post by **stephansvolvo** » 15 Oct 2014, 23:26

I'm stupid jealous of the volvos in this post. I will have more in my drive way in the next yearish.

Thanks for pumping me up!

Stephan

Post by **Ben850** » 16 Oct 2014, 00:20

stephansvolvo wrote:I'm stupid jealous of the volvos in this post. I will have more in my drive way in the next yearish.

Thanks for pumping me up!

Stephan

Thank you for bolstering myself Stephan. I would like to see a photo of your '98 as I will be taking on a
'98 Cross Country this weekend.
When I say "Taking on", I understand I have a problem. It is like seeing a puppy in the rain.
It should be a good thing.

It will be #4 below if/when it happens.