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Anyone have experience with FCS suspension parts?

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Re: Anyone have experience with FCS suspension parts?

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dannoman007 wrote: 16 Apr 2021, 21:04 Hello,
I am curious if the fcs are durable? And how is the ride quality?
Are the suitable for aggressive driving?
Thanks I need advice ASAP
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Hello...
I know this is an old post..but I'm still trying to get info on the FCS quick struts... anything would help....

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dannoman007 wrote: 16 Apr 2021, 21:04 Hello,
I am curious if the fcs are durable? And how is the ride quality?
Are the suitable for aggressive driving?
Thanks I need advice ASAP
The FCS quick struts are very good on the 2004 XC90 T6, I've also installed the FCS quick struts at all 4 corners on a 2005 Saab 9-2x Aero (Saabaru WRX), it's been 10 months on the Saabaru with heavy driving. I'm normally a factory parts guy but I'm happy with the FCS quick struts. I live in New York, so you know our roads suck but for the price it's a good product but if you don't like em send them back. The XC90 T6 rides great with them and the XC90 T6 has the 18" wheels and is a heavy vehicle. I've always used the Sachs struts with all of my Volvo's (5) over the years and eve purchased the Sachs quick struts for our 2004 XC70, the Sachs quick struts are 3 times the price and work great. I took a chance on the FCS back I. January of 2020 because of the great warranty, swapping out a quick strut isn't time consuming doing in my driveway.
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dannoman007 wrote: 19 Apr 2021, 08:02 Hello...
I know this is an old post..but I'm still trying to get info on the FCS quick struts... anything would help....
I forgot about the post and my previous interest and research on the FCS. Seeing the ride quality of the last 2 sets for the C30 T5 & S80 T6 I would try the FCS front struts next time around though I may have to use a spring compressor due to no quick strut application.

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shiloh51933 wrote: 22 Apr 2021, 06:32
dannoman007 wrote: 16 Apr 2021, 21:04 Hello,
I am curious if the fcs are durable? And how is the ride quality?
Are the suitable for aggressive driving?
Thanks I need advice ASAP
The FCS quick struts are very good on the 2004 XC90 T6, I've also installed the FCS quick struts at all 4 corners on a 2005 Saab 9-2x Aero (Saabaru WRX), it's been 10 months on the Saabaru with heavy driving. I'm normally a factory parts guy but I'm happy with the FCS quick struts. I live in New York, so you know our roads suck but for the price it's a good product but if you don't like em send them back. The XC90 T6 rides great with them and the XC90 T6 has the 18" wheels and is a heavy vehicle. I've always used the Sachs struts with all of my Volvo's (5) over the years and eve purchased the Sachs quick struts for our 2004 XC70, the Sachs quick struts are 3 times the price and work great. I took a chance on the FCS back I. January of 2020 because of the great warranty, swapping out a quick strut isn't time consuming doing in my driveway.
That's great to know! Will definitely try a set the next time I change some out. Thanks and if your experience changes let us know.

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MoVolvos wrote: 22 Apr 2021, 06:55
shiloh51933 wrote: 22 Apr 2021, 06:32
dannoman007 wrote: 16 Apr 2021, 21:04 Hello,
I am curious if the fcs are durable? And how is the ride quality?
Are the suitable for aggressive driving?
Thanks I need advice ASAP
The FCS quick struts are very good on the 2004 XC90 T6, I've also installed the FCS quick struts at all 4 corners on a 2005 Saab 9-2x Aero (Saabaru WRX), it's been 10 months on the Saabaru with heavy driving. I'm normally a factory parts guy but I'm happy with the FCS quick struts. I live in New York, so you know our roads suck but for the price it's a good product but if you don't like em send them back. The XC90 T6 rides great with them and the XC90 T6 has the 18" wheels and is a heavy vehicle. I've always used the Sachs struts with all of my Volvo's (5) over the years and eve purchased the Sachs quick struts for our 2004 XC70, the Sachs quick struts are 3 times the price and work great. I took a chance on the FCS back I. January of 2020 because of the great warranty, swapping out a quick strut isn't time consuming doing in my driveway.
That's great to know! Will definitely try a set the next time I change some out. Thanks and if your experience changes let us know.

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I actually purchase just the front FCS quick struts for the XC90 , the Saab 9-2x Aero had a set of all 4 corners sold as a set for a better price.
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shiloh51933 wrote: 22 Apr 2021, 07:03
MoVolvos wrote: 22 Apr 2021, 06:55
shiloh51933 wrote: 22 Apr 2021, 06:32

The FCS quick struts are very good on the 2004 XC90 T6, I've also installed the FCS quick struts at all 4 corners on a 2005 Saab 9-2x Aero (Saabaru WRX), it's been 10 months on the Saabaru with heavy driving. I'm normally a factory parts guy but I'm happy with the FCS quick struts. I live in New York, so you know our roads suck but for the price it's a good product but if you don't like em send them back. The XC90 T6 rides great with them and the XC90 T6 has the 18" wheels and is a heavy vehicle. I've always used the Sachs struts with all of my Volvo's (5) over the years and eve purchased the Sachs quick struts for our 2004 XC70, the Sachs quick struts are 3 times the price and work great. I took a chance on the FCS back I. January of 2020 because of the great warranty, swapping out a quick strut isn't time consuming doing in my driveway.
That's great to know! Will definitely try a set the next time I change some out. Thanks and if your experience changes let us know.

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I actually purchase just the front FCS quick struts for the XC90 , the Saab 9-2x Aero had a set of all 4 corners sold as a set for a better price.
Did you go direct or CARiD?

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I think I purchased the FCS strut assemblies from Rockauto.com . I have purchased from Rockauto.com plenty of time but normally I buy 95% of my Volvo or BMW parts through fcpeuro.com.
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shiloh51933 wrote: 22 Apr 2021, 10:46 I think I purchased the FCS strut assemblies from Rockauto.com . I have purchased from Rockauto.com plenty of time but normally I buy 95% of my Volvo or BMW parts through fcpeuro.com.
Thanks. Can find some good consumables at excellent prices from Rock but does not make sense any more if FCP carries it.

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MoVolvos wrote: 22 Apr 2021, 22:04
shiloh51933 wrote: 22 Apr 2021, 10:46 I think I purchased the FCS strut assemblies from Rockauto.com . I have purchased from Rockauto.com plenty of time but normally I buy 95% of my Volvo or BMW parts through fcpeuro.com.
Thanks. Can find some good consumables at excellent prices from Rock but does not make sense any more if FCP carries it.

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FCPEURO.COM carries FCS quick struts now?
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