Everything you ever wanted to know about Nivos – In general, any way…
http://www.zf.com/corporate/en_de/produ … omat.shtml
Advantages
- Safe handling thanks to constant vehicle height for all load conditions
- Constant axle height makes driving on bumpy surfaces safer
- Responsiveness does not become fuzzy under high axle loads
- Less driver fatigue
- Less wear on tires and axle
- Lower fuel consumption due to better aerodynamics
- No additional on-board electronics; eliminates possibility of system failures
- No additional energy required for pump operations
- No additional CO? emissions
This topic pairs well with the MVS What Are Nivomats? page.
MVS Member Elisha, to start the topic: “My question, to anyone that may know, is why wouldn’t the standard shocks fit onto my car? The only thing I can think of is that the car had been modified to fit a higher performing shock in a way that can’t be reversed or in a way the mechanic doesn’t understand. I’ll appreciate any help and try to answer any questions to the best of my knowledge/ability.”
MVS Member Elisha, ending the topic: “I ended up getting Volvo Nivomat shocks for the rear suspension. They were a little spendy at $193.44 each. They feel really good and ride a little stiff which I like because I can feel the road. I haven’t tested them with a heavy load yet. I just moved a few months ago so I may not get to for a while. After I get some new front strut mounts my suspension will be solid. With the new front shocks, I can cringe less when going over bumps but the rebound knocking with my current strut mounts makes me uneasy.”
MVS Contributor BEJinFbk: “And I strongly back the concept of a second or third opinion, keeping in mind – If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”
