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Custom 850 Strut Tower Bar Project

Help, Advice and DIY Tutorials on Volvo's P80 platform cars -- Volvo's 1990s "bread and butter" cars -- powered by the ubiquitous and durable Volvo inline 5-cylinder engine.

1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
1997 - 2000 S70, S70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70, V70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70-XC
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Vazfx16
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Custom 850 Strut Tower Bar Project

Post by Vazfx16 »

Making the 850 Turbo faster, brake better and handle better is my goal.

The latest for my Volvo 850 Turbo was the addition of a strut tower bar. There was a bit of challenge to it because of the components in the engine compartment getting in the way.

Here’s what I came up with. It really stiffens the chassis well. This is a mod that you should add to your to do list.

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-Vaz

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Clemens
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Post by Clemens »

Wow, that thing is monstous in size and appearance.
How much time and money did you spend on it? I bought a brand new Volvo brace at the stealership for something around 80 or 90 Euros last year.
Nice crafting skills, btw.!
Summer: 1996 855 R
Winter: 1994 855 T5M
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Post by bmdubya1198 »

Pretty cool! I'd like to get one for my car eventually.
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