2002 V70 Hi Again and Suspension Height Questions

[JRL]

My estimate from owning a bunch of P2s is the springs and shocks will sag/drop from between an inch and an inch and a half every 100K miles (on average, obviously some more... some less).

[abscate]

2005 V70 NA FWD with M56

With 195/65-15 inch tires at 36 psi, unloaded, full fuel tank, 3 coats carnuba wax

Front 26 1/4 inch
Rear 27 inch

90k on car, believe all suspension is original

[dux02v70]

Weird. I'm only 1/4" lower than yours in the front but it sure looks like it's too low. The OD for a 195/65-15 is listed as 25", and the 235/45-17 is listed as 25.4", so my car is about 1/2" lower than yours would be with the same springs. New springs would probably push it up an inch or so. I'll still need to do something with the back if I want to make it look less awkward. If for now I put in a set of used S60 springs in the rear I'll probably end up with a ride height similar to a set of lowered springs. As long as I don't put any people or stuff in it that might even work.