FWD Newsletter August 2009
Page 4: IPD Springs, Eibach Springs, H&R Sport Springs, Sway Bars, Endlinks, Strut Braces

Increase your vehicle handling and style with ipd’s new lowering sport coils. These coils are 20% firmer than stock and will lower your vehicle approx 1.6-1.7 inches providing a sportier stance and better ride control with both a firmer rate and lower center of gravity. Custom wound to our specifications our sport coils are designed to provide an optimal balance of performance and ride quality.

NOTE: These springs are only compatible with all front wheel drive models.

H&R Springs

H&R Sport Springs offer the handling characteristics and aggressive appearance that you’ve been looking for. H&R Sport Springs feature more control and are engineered for the street, making them comfortable and fun to drive. H&R Sport Springs are crafted from a special 54SiCr6 spring steel to ensure quality and performance.

HR29958 Reviewed by Glen McMillin - Installed along with some Bilstein HD Struts (on front). The change was, in a word, remarkable. Ride stiffened remarkably, and a full inch lower in the front. Corners can now be taken with confidence.

Eibach Springs

After initial testing on applications our main spring supplier (TME) didn't cover, we have been pleased with the performance of the Eibach springs and now stock all of their Volvo applications. The main difference between TME springs and our Eibach applications is that the Eibachs are progressive. Eibach Pro-Kit springs utilize a dual rate progressive design to be as soft as possible while still being as firm as possible. The smooth, softer initial characteristic improves traction and provides comfortable cruising while the sportier and firmer final rate reduces body roll and is more responsive under cornering, braking and accelerating. Eibach springs provide exceptional handling and precise vehicle responsiveness and stability with minimal effect to the ride quality.

ipd Anti Sway Bars - The Best Upgrade You'll Ever Make

If you really enjoy driving your Volvo, but occasionally find yourself wishing it handled a little better, you should seriously consider having an ipd safety anti sway bar system installed. Our sway bar kits are now powder coated blue and have been the number one top selling suspension upgrade for Volvos for over 30 years and if you spend a few minutes on the web you’ll see why. Volvo owners around the world consistently give ipd swaybar kits excellent reviews for enhanced performance and safety. Flatter cornering, quicker response to steering input, increased margin of safety and a much more comfortable ride for you and your passengers due to reduced body roll.

ipd’s heavy duty endlinks have been manufactured with long life and consistent performance in mind. With a polished ball socket and 25% larger shaft diameter (stock is 10mm, ours is 12mm) these units have outperformed the factory endlinks hands down. ipd has now extended the warranty for our heavy duty units to a full 5 years! So whether you are looking for a long life alternative or a superior performance unit for the track, you can get both with a guarantee  backed by the Volvo performance leader.

The original anti sway bar end links wear prematurely and can begin to clunk and rattle in as little as 20,000 miles, so if you are hearing some strange noises up front when going over small bumps etc, have them inspected. If they are worn, upgrade to our HD versions as the installation price is very affordable and will provide great long term value.

5 YEAR WARRANTY!  ipd’s heavy duty endlinks have been manufactured with long life and consistent performance in mind. With a polished ball socket and increased shaft diameter these units have outperformed the factory endlinks hands down.  Ipd has now extended the warranty for our heavy duty units to a full 5 years!  So whether you are looking for a long life alternative or a superior performance unit for the track, you can get both with a guarantee  backed by the Volvo performance leader.

Steel Truss Upper Strut Brace

Adding performance shocks, stiffer springs, and wide low-profile tires puts additional stress on the front strut towers. Our strut brace connects both towers and reduces movement and flex under high cornering loads. If you like to tackle the curves with gusto, this is the brace for you. This truss style brace is constructed of steel and is powder-coated black. Easy 30 minute bolt-on installation.

Please note that some models may require minor modification of the ABS bracket for proper installation.