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July 2008 Newsletter for Rear Wheel Drive Models
Page 4: sway bars and shocks
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Sale pricing valid from Wednesday, July 02, 2008 through Friday, August 29, 2008
ipd Anti-Sway Bars
If you know ipd, you know that we began pioneering anti-sway bar set-ups for Volvos more than 40 years ago. Did you know we make anti-sway bar packages for other vehicles too? In some cases, the original manufacturer has copied our designs and integrated them into their own production line or we are providing them with our bars as original equipment. Think about that. Our bars were so superior to the original equipment that they BECAME original equipment.
Cars continue to evolve, and handling characteristics that were once available only on high-end exotics are now commonplace. We originally developed our anti-sway bars to enhance handling performance (which they do). However, these are the same sway bars many Volvo drivers install as safety improvements. They’ll give your Volvo handling characteristics that put it in a handling class well above where it is now and get it well on its way to handling with the same panache as much sportier machinery while retaining its Volvo identity.
You won’t believe the improvement and you’ll wish you’d bought a set sooner. If you don’t believe us, ask anyone who’s tried them! Satisfaction Guaranteed, period. They really are that good. THE suspension performance part for any Volvo. Anti-Sway Bars have been ipd’s best seller for over 40 years and represent the most significant return on investment of any product we sell. It’s often remarked by customers and employees alike that “If you only buy one thing ever from ipd, it should be Anti-Sway Bars for your Volvo.”
Anti-Sway Bars will drastically reduce the amount of body roll your car experiences around corners and increase ride comfort to boot. All this translates into much more precise handling and control over your Swede with absolutely zero trade-off in ride quality. All ipd safety anti-sway bar packages are built using the finest materials available, including, high memory 4140 cold-rolled chro-moly steel, lifetime warrantied polyurethane bushings and grommets and premium grade hardware. Detailed step-by-step instructions are included.
Performance Shocks for Your High-Performance Volvo
If maximum ride control, handling performance, and long life are what you want, then Bilstein Heavy Duty or Koni Sport shocks are for you. At this level of quality, shocks and struts become the “defining feel” of your car. Both of these options are recognized by passionate Volvo enthusiasts as the best shocks and struts available for 200, 700, and 900 series models. When combined with upgrades like lowering springs, sway bars, and chassis braces, the outstanding performance potential of your favorite Volvo can be brought to life. Which brand is better? Well, that’s hard to determine, as both provide top-of-the-line performance. For most enthusiasts, it boils down to ride preference. The low pressure gas Konis feel a bit softer in the early stages of the suspension travel while the Bilsteins have a tighter “gas-charged” feel right from the start.
KONI Shocks & Struts 
- Top level sport performance, yet compliant at low speeds
- Adjustable rebound control
- Popular alternative to Bilstein when comfort is also important
- Made in Holland of top quality materials
- Not uncommon for Konis to last 100,000 miles or more
- Lifetime warranty
Bilstein Heavy Duty Shocks & Struts
- Best performing for Sport / Enthusiast
- Premium German construction & materials
- On the firm side, but not too harsh
- Patented digressive valving minimizes sharp impacts
- Most popular enthusiast upgrade shocks
- Not uncommon for Bilsteins to last 100,000 miles or more
- Lifetime warranty
Exceptional Quality in a Long Life Shock
If you’re proud of your Volvo, plan on keeping it for a few years, and are looking for a budget priced performance shock, then consider upgrading to Bilstein Touring Class dampers. They provide exceptional ride quality as well as improved safety and handling. Bilstein Touring Class dampers give excellent performance for the price and offer a ride a bit firmer than stock shocks without feeling too stiff for the daily commute or family hauling. Bilstein Touring Class shocks and struts are gas charged, come with a lifetime warranty and will work well on both stock height and lowered cars.
BOGE Turbo Gas Shocks & Struts 
- Budget upgrade for most non-turbo models
- Twin tube gas design; not too stiff on the family hauler
- Most popular replacement: good price & performance
- Lifetime warranty, typically last 50,000 to 60,000 miles
Bilstein Touring Shocks & Struts
- Engineering and valving by Bilstein
- Economical twin tube gas design
- Popular budget upgrade, a little stiffer than the Boge Turbo Gas
- Lifetime warranty, typically last 60,000 to 75,000 miles
Shocks & Struts for the Budget-Minded
If you’re on a budget and want the best value in replacement shocks and struts that offer performance and ride quality equal to what your Volvo offered when it was new, then Boge Automatics or Boge Turbo Gas are good choices. Boge Automatics have a 2-year warranty, are what came stock on most Volvos, and will provide good performance for several years. For a moderately priced upgrade with a slightly more controlled feel than stock, consider the gas charged Boge Turbo Gas. The Boge Turbo Gas has a lifetime warranty and is acceptable for use on stock height or lowered cars. Boge Automatics are not recommended for lowered cars.
BOGE Automatic Shocks & Struts 
- Original equipment on many Volvo models
- Great choice if you like the way your Volvo rode when new
- Hydraulic design offers compliant performance
- Economy replacements for the quality-conscious
- 2-year unlimited mileage warranty #]
Nivomat Conversion
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-Nivomat rear shocks are automatic self leveling and used on the models below.-
Sale pricing valid from Wednesday, July 02, 2008 through Friday, August 29, 2008
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