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Old 12-25-2004, 03:37 PM
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I was wondering if anyone has an idea on where i can get aftermarket work done on my car. I have the volvo s40 t5. Im wanting to put springs on so i can lower it ...i have the parts just looking for places that know what they are doing.
Old 12-25-2004, 05:27 PM
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I dont know where you are, but stay away from Autotronics if your in Sarasota.

As a side note:
You might want to check out http://www.volvospeed.com , good forums....im on there too. You'll find much more useful info on Volvo's there, also, theres a few of us from the SWFL area, (were having an Orlando meet soon.
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Originally posted by smoothsweede
I dont know where you are, but stay away from Autotronics if your in Sarasota.
+1 I have heard bad things about them as well.
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you are your own shop... buy the repair manual that tells you how to take it apart and put it back togther... then, when you put it back together... just use the aftermarket parts, not the stock replacment crap..

just google for volvo upgrades and such... or join up on that volvo forum to find out the websites that the other guys have been going thru.
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I already have the parts. Im trying to find a place, reputable place to do work on my new car. Thats all. Kyle Volvo For Life is right. www.evolvecars.com is a very cool company.
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provided the car has similar suspension to the 96+ volvo's you should be able to swap the springs yourself.

find someone with some experience with suspension and pay them 25 dollars to help you.

hell...i'll give you a hand if you want...its not going to be difficult at all.

you just need basic tools...
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Originally posted by smoothsweede
I dont know where you are, but stay away from Autotronics if your in Sarasota.
Isnt that that one ricer shop with rimz in the windowz, 'Viper' (security) neon sign, garage...always has some POS riced out in there? Not very specific, but I think you get what I'm saying.

Yeah...wouldnt exactly go there myself either. Volvos arent common for performance guys, even though they are surprisingly good, so you might need to look around a bit
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