1 inch lowering springs

[kcosmuc]

I want to lower my 1992 volvo 245 by an inch. I was wondering for those who did that, do you still have the comfort of not bottoming out and how's your handling? I know about the bilstein HD. I looking have a overall better daily. I'm running bmw Diamond Spoke 205 55/r15 and stock suspension if that helps.

 

[fatcatbestcat]

Not the sock...

 

[OVERDRIVE]

My baby-hauling-wife-car ('90 244) is lowered with lowering springs. I bottom out less than I did with stock springs, because the spring rate is also increased. The key to comfort is quality shock absorbers. I have Konis, and you do get what what you pay for.

 

[dl242gt]

If you only want to lower a small amount. Classic Swede sells 15mm lowering springs. The incrreased spring rate will help the car handle better and with a good shock choice you can still have a decent ride. Konis on the lowest setting is what I want to try next for my setup. Right now I have them set for handling so it's a very firm ride and you feel the road very well. It's probably too much for a comfort oriented person though.