Volvo AWD 850 Forum

INDEX FOR 10/2025(CURRENT) INDEX FOR 10/2004 850 INDEX

[<<]  [>>]


THREADED THREADED EXPANDED FLAT PRINT ALL
MESSAGES IN THIS THREAD




  REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE Replies to this message will be emailed.    PRINT   SAVE 

Re: Bilstein's vs. Boge 850 1996

posted by  someone claiming to be Eric Chang on  Mon Oct 16 10:06 CST 2000 [RELATED]

I have an 1996 855 Turbo. If I go with Bilsteins then would I also have to replace the springs as well? Will doing this make the handling go down the toilet?

Eric







  •   REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE Replies to this message will be emailed.    PRINT   SAVE 

    Re: Bilstein's vs. Boge 850 1996

    posted by  someone claiming to be dave on  Wed Oct 18 08:02 CST 2000 [RELATED]

    The Bilsteins are OK (barely) with std Turbo (sedan) springs. The '95

    Volvo factory sport suspension (sic) springs are way too stiff for anything

    but police pursuit duty (complete with hundreds of pounds of equipment and

    2 burly cops).

    Handling with Bilsteins (assuming springs sufficiently soft for the Bs'

    "2nd rate to come into play) will diminish if you try to drive the car like

    a suspensionless go-kart (which is how my car was built/delivered); smooth

    inputs will be greatly rewarded, however.

    Bilsteins did not raise my car's ride height.

    I've already said that Bilsteins are THE solution for these rough-riders.

    - Dave; '95 854T, 101K mi







    •   REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE Replies to this message will be emailed.    PRINT   SAVE 

      Re: Bilstein's vs. Boge 850 1996

      posted by  someone claiming to be Eric Chang on  Wed Oct 18 20:37 CST 2000 [RELATED]

      If I wanted to change out my springs (stock Turbo type) for softer springs, would I ask for the normal 850 springs, or is there some type of spring I should ask for?

      Eric







      •   REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE Replies to this message will be emailed.    PRINT   SAVE 

        Re: Bilstein's vs. Boge 850 1996

        posted by  someone claiming to be dave on  Thu Oct 19 10:51 CST 2000 [RELATED]

        Sorry, I'm unsure; I only went from way too stiff (Sport Susp [sic]

        springs) to too-stiff (std '95 Turbo springs).

        I'm not sure if the GLT/plain models' springs were softer that year or

        not.

        It does seem, however, that the light finally came on over Volvo's head

        and later model years' springs were softened somewhat.

        It would be nice if one could obtain the actual spring rate specifications,

        but Volvo isn't always nice like that...

        The Bilsteins are occasionally pure magic over some pavement breaks, but

        overall the suspension can still be rude sometimes; it's never mistaken for

        "plush", or even "supple".

        - Dave; '95 854T, 101K mi







        •   REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE Replies to this message will be emailed.    PRINT   SAVE 

          Re: Bilstein's vs. Boge 850 1996

          posted by  someone claiming to be Eric on  Thu Oct 19 13:01 CST 2000 [RELATED]

          Thanks Dave.  I don't really want a plush ride e.g. the old American land yacht ride, but I would like to smooth out the somewhat washboarded freeway that I drive every morning.

          Thanks again for the input,

          Eric







          •   REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE Replies to this message will be emailed.    PRINT   SAVE 

            Re: Bilstein's vs. Boge (supplemental info) 850 1996

            posted by  someone claiming to be dave on  Sat Oct 21 10:23 CST 2000 [RELATED]

            Eric,

            Based upon your message, I'm sure Bilsteins are what you want; how well

            they satisfy you will depend upon the spring rates.

            nbci ate xoom, and my web site there disappeared; I have now redirected

            those resources to another site (which had fallen by the wayside), where

            you can again find my Sport Suspension (sic) page and Std Turbo Springs +

            Bilstein experiences and thoughts in even more detail!

            Good luck with your project (spring choice).

            - Dave; '95 854T, 101K mi







          •   REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE Replies to this message will be emailed.    PRINT   SAVE 

            Re: Bilstein's vs. Boge 850 1996

            posted by  someone claiming to be Robo Lobo on  Thu Oct 19 18:45 CST 2000 [RELATED]

            What about KYB's? Does anyone here have any firsthand experience with them? They are pretty well regarded among Infiniti owners.






<< < > >>



©Jarrod Stenberg 1997-2022. All material except where indicated.


All participants agree to these terms.

Brickboard.com is not affiliated with nor sponsored by AB Volvo, Volvo Car Corporation, Volvo Cars of North America, Inc. or Ford Motor Company. Brickboard.com is a Volvo owner/enthusiast site, similar to a club, and does not intend to pose as an official Volvo site. The official Volvo site can be found here.