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seanc Feb 19th, 2018 21:16

Removing the wallow from the S80 suspension?
 
Hi all,

I've got a 61 plate D3 S80 with 109k and an autobox.
I have to admit, I bought it based on the seats, I sat in it and fell in love.

Had anyone 'stiffened' the suspension at all?
I like a fast corner every now and then and it has a bit of a roll and squirm.
I appreciate the rear bushes could be worn, but I think just a little more rigidity would feel nice and I'm not sure they're the full answer.

Cheers,

Sean.

Clan Feb 19th, 2018 22:00

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Originally Posted by seanc (Post 2371249)
Hi all,

I've got a 61 plate D3 S80 with 109k and an autobox.
I have to admit, I bought it based on the seats, I sat in it and fell in love.

Had anyone 'stiffened' the suspension at all?
I like a fast corner every now and then and it has a bit of a roll and squirm.
I appreciate the rear bushes could be worn, but I think just a little more rigidity would feel nice and I'm not sure they're the full answer.

Cheers,

Sean.

You need a new set of dampers , they are ford based so do not last as long as the Volvo ones you are used to in the past .

seanc Feb 22nd, 2018 20:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clan (Post 2371274)
You need a new set of dampers , they are ford based so do not last as long as the Volvo ones you are used to in the past .

Ah.
Is it worth changing to a 3rd party like Bilstein? I don't know who Ford use as the OEM for their shocks. I don't have the 4C suspension, so might be easier to get away with.

Also, I think I heard Polybushes were available for the V70, so I'm hoping they're the same fitment for the S80.

Tannaton Feb 22nd, 2018 22:22

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Originally Posted by seanc (Post 2372629)
Ah.
Is it worth changing to a 3rd party like Bilstein? I don't know who Ford use as the OEM for their shocks. I don't have the 4C suspension, so might be easier to get away with.

Also, I think I heard Polybushes were available for the V70, so I'm hoping they're the same fitment for the S80.

If you can get some then a set on Billy’s will help no end.

seanc Feb 23rd, 2018 17:31

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Originally Posted by Tannaton (Post 2372714)
If you can get some then a set on Billy’s will help no end.

Looks like a possibility, although a bit pricey.... http://www.partsforvolvosonline.com/...oducts_id=7761


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