Nivomats

Post 723504 by johnnybbad on 2014-07-10 20:42:28

Hi all, Looking at replacing the shocks and springs on my V70 Ph2 with some new lowered ones I have searched the threads but have had conflicting reports as what's needed due to my nivomats on rear Can anyone that has done this please enlighten me John

Post 723527 by Joolz_850R on 2014-07-10 21:23:57

Hi John, Are your Nivomats any good? Not sure if they will fit my 855 R. Looking for a replacement set for mine. Cheers Joolz

Post 723535 by johnnybbad on 2014-07-10 21:28:32

[QUOTE=Joolz_850R;723527]Hi John, Are your Nivomats any good? Not sure if they will fit my 855 R. Looking for a replacement set for mine. Cheers Joolz[/QUOTE] Dont know at the moment as they are still on the car, No leakage though and seem to be working fine Will let you know when i change them if you want

Post 723538 by Joolz_850R on 2014-07-10 21:33:31

Please if you would. Just put a post up and had a reply from a couple of peeps already. Was thinking it would be impossible to pick these up used?

Post 723563 by M-R-P on 2014-07-10 22:07:51

P2 nivomats won't fit an 850. To lower a P2 that has nivomats, all you need to do is remove the nivomats and replace them with standard shocks (or sports shocks). You'll be able to sell your old springs and shocks for about 100 to 150 quid depending on condition. The caravan types love 'em.

Post 723590 by johnnybbad on 2014-07-11 00:02:33

[QUOTE=M-R-P;723563]P2 nivomats won't fit an 850. To lower a P2 that has nivomats, all you need to do is remove the nivomats and replace them with standard shocks (or sports shocks). You'll be able to sell your old springs and shocks for about 100 to 150 quid depending on condition. The caravan types love 'em.[/QUOTE] So no need for non nivomat strut tops then ? Thanks John

Post 723596 by M-R-P on 2014-07-11 05:41:12

[QUOTE=johnnybbad;723590]So no need for non nivomat strut tops then ? Thanks John[/QUOTE] No, direct fit. If you were going from standard to nivs, you need to change the mount but not the other way round. Did mine a couple of years ago. (avoid Apex springs)

Post 723606 by massivewangers on 2014-07-11 07:52:16

This might sound a totally retarded question (it usually is), but how do you tell if you have these?

Post 723614 by T5RatherAmusin on 2014-07-11 09:31:21

the nivos have like a rubber boot to them...

Post 723623 by M-R-P on 2014-07-11 09:59:53

This is a nivomat.

Post 723632 by massivewangers on 2014-07-11 10:40:58

Cheers chaps. I was wondering about this the other day. I suppose I could actually look under the back of the car at some stage!