[Ipd-Lucky]

We are getting ready for a production run of our Ipd custom lowering springs for FWD 850 and S/V 70 models. <p>Would love some input on what folks would like to see in a lowering spring.<p>We could of course do a run of both 1.25" and 1.75" but the retail cost would likely be $350 vs. $250, a single choice with higher production quantity would be best.<p>Given our current offerings of both H&R and Eibach springs that lower approx 1.5" we though offering a different choice might be desirable.<p>Thanks all for your input!<p>Stock:<br><IMG SRC="http://www.ipdusa.com/uploads/forum_files/stocks70.jpg" BORDER="0"><p>1.25" drop<br><IMG SRC="http://www.ipdusa.com/uploads/forum_files/lowerds70.jpg" BORDER="0"><p>1.75" drop <br><IMG SRC="http://www.ipdusa.com/uploads/forum_files/lowboy1.jpg" BORDER="0"><p><br><i>Modified by Ipd-Lucky at 11:17 AM 9-25-2008</i>

 

[TEPPERS AUTO SALES]

Re: Ipd lowering springs, your input needed! (Ipd-Lucky)

The OEM shot looks as if the car is slightly up on the loft, I've NEVER seen one that high off the ground

 

[Ian Carr]

I voted 1.5", a nice happy medium. If you need a test car, I am more than happy to be the guinea pig! hah

 

[irollturbo]

Re: Ipd lowering springs, your input needed! (Ipd-Lucky)

I voted for 1.25" I have the TME springs (1.25") and even added spring adjusters at rear. For me that is perfect and I don't have too many issue with scraping the spoiler. I tend to load up the car so the extra height helps with that. You need to put some 17s or 18s on that car for a better perspective. <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.vwvortex.com/vwbb/biggrin.gif" BORDER="0"> Purely for looks I would go lower. To live with every day -> 1.25"<p>-Ted

 

[heavyiron]

Re: Ipd lowering springs, your input needed! (irollturbo)

1.75 at least! I got H&r's that have been trimmed slightly and I can barely fit my hand between the top of tire and fender in front and not at all in the rear. IN spring I am swapping for KW variant II to go lower. Putting it on the ground (almost)

 

[Danhaggis]

Re: Ipd lowering springs, your input needed! (Ipd-Lucky)

Lower, How about 2'' that would be nice.

 

[lookforjoe]

Make an 1.5 AWD set, I'll happily field test them for you <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.vwvortex.com/vwbb/smile.gif" BORDER="0">

 

[[email protected]]

Re: Ipd lowering springs, your input needed! (Ipd-Lucky)

keep the front a hair lower (1/4") so that the rear doesn't have the "saggy" appearance with the "flat" rear fender arch.<p>1.75" looks good

 

[Ipd-Lucky]

Re: Ipd lowering springs, your input needed! ([email protected])

Thanks for the feedback everyone.<p>We'll be tallying all the input and will likely make a decision in the next week or so.<p>Production units ~6 weeks out.

 

[adamjjohn203]

keep the front a hair lower (1/4") so that the rear doesn't have the "saggy" appearance with the "flat" rear fender arch.<p>1.75" looks good<br>....+1

 

[Se7enTravel]

Re: Ipd lowering springs, your input needed! (Ipd-Lucky)

I think it should go another inch lower, but that's what my liking is.

 

[1999_V70]

Re: Ipd lowering springs, your input needed! (Se7enTravel)

You guys just want to go lower and lower, as if these cars don't ride hard enough. <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.vwvortex.com/vwbb/rolleyes.gif" BORDER="0">

 

[Ipd-Lucky]

Re: Ipd lowering springs, your input needed! (Ipd-Lucky)

You've spoken and we've listened. The overwhelming vote for 1.75" springs has been heard and we're in production.<br>As a thank you for all the input we're offering free shipping and including Ipd die cut vinyl stickers for all orders of Ipd 850-70 springs placed before Nov 21 2008.<p><IMG SRC="http://www.ipdusa.com/uploads/images_products_large/4193.jpg" BORDER="0"><br>Ipd part# 6K0515 $239.00 <A HREF="http://www.ipdusa.com/Volvo-850/Suspension-&-Steering/Suspension-Springs/Ipd-sport-springs/p-72-151-236-4511" TARGET="_blank">http://www.ipdusa.com/Volvo-85...-4511</A>/<br>Enter code "SS870" in the comments field when placing your order online.<p><IMG SRC="http://www.ipdusa.com/uploads/forum_files/240springs.jpg" BORDER="0"><br>

 

[Ian Carr]

its listed at 350$ on the site.

 

[TEPPERS AUTO SALES]

Re: (Ian Carr)

...and almost everyone will hate them unless they live in the deep south with their <B>FLAT roads.</B><br>Don't say I didn't warn you <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.vwvortex.com/vwbb/rolleyes.gif" BORDER="0"> after you remove them.<br>The ride will be bone jarring, you guys just don't learn.

 

[painthunter9]

Didnt they say around $250

 

[MadeInJapan]

I'm going to wait on some reviews before I jump on these...but I know my S70 will look a heck of a lot nicer with these!

 

[[email protected]]

Re: (MadeInJapan)

Any install picts of these springs?<p>

 

[Chilled Man]

You ask and you recive <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.vwvortex.com/vwbb/smile.gif" BORDER="0"> <br>IPD 1.75 springs with Bilstiens HD front and rear<br><IMG SRC="http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii298/R410a/thecoupe010.jpg" BORDER="0"><br><IMG SRC="http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii298/R410a/thecoupe008.jpg" BORDER="0"><p>Then IPD 1.75 fronts with Monroes Front and drop bolts in the rear. <br><IMG SRC="http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii298/R410a/seats001.jpg" BORDER="0"><br><IMG SRC="http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii298/R410a/wildwood013.jpg" BORDER="0"><br><IMG SRC="http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii298/R410a/wildwood012.jpg" BORDER="0"><p><IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.vwvortex.com/vwbb/biggrin.gif" BORDER="0"> <p><br>OH AND AWSOME <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://********************/smile/emthup.gif" BORDER="0"> <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://********************/smile/emthup.gif" BORDER="0"> <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://********************/smile/emthup.gif" BORDER="0"> <p>Butnotforoldgrumpyguys <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.vwvortex.com/vwbb/tongue.gif" BORDER="0"> <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.vwvortex.com/vwbb/biggrin.gif" BORDER="0"> <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.vwvortex.com/vwbb/tongue.gif" BORDER="0">

 

[MisterDeeds]

Re: Ipd lowering springs, your input needed! (JRL)

For once, I agree with Jim.. You sure you guy's didn't jack up the car before hand?(Not being serious) <IMG NAME="icon" SRC="http://www.vwvortex.com/zeroforum_graphics/screwy.gif" BORDER="0"> <p>2.0" for the win!