S40 (New) General : - Will Focus dampers fit our cars?

Marmoset · Apr 2nd, 2007, 11:45

I've often read that the Focus is a better damped car than our S40/V50's and I can believe it TBH - probably as a result of the market sector requirements - Volvo drivers on the whole like a softer car. I can't help feeling that the car would handle better if some Focus dampers were fitted, they'll probably be classed as a standard part as well so it could be a cheaper option all round comared to Koni's etc.

Anyone know of any compatability issues?

Thanks

Rich

George K · Apr 3rd, 2007, 13:27

I think so as when I was looking at the Koni FSD site, they both used the same Koni part number.

Marmoset · Apr 3rd, 2007, 14:46

Thanks George, could be a cheaper alternative to the Volvo parts as well, as I suspect that the Volvo OEM dampers won't be cheap.

TheodGR · Apr 18th, 2007, 08:21

http://www.koni.com
What George writes is not that accurate. Check yoursel at koni.com. Code 21004039 same for our Volvo and Focus C-max, code 21004037 for Ford focus hatchback/sedan

George K · Apr 18th, 2007, 14:03

Aplogies - you are quite right - wondr what the difference is.

Alec Dawe · Apr 28th, 2007, 16:54

My wife has a C-Max 2.0D.. basically the same underneath as the S40 2.0D that I drive.
I believe that the C-Max suspension set up is harder because of the heavier shell, and the expectation that the back could be well loaded if used as a good transport with the seats out.
It does feel harder than my S40, so perhaps the C-max dampers are uprated.

BTW, out of interest, the C-max wiper blades are a direct replacement, and a few pounds cheaper that the volvo part

Apr 2nd, 2007, 11:45	#1
Marmoset Senior Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2012 13:12 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chester	Will Focus dampers fit our cars? I've often read that the Focus is a better damped car than our S40/V50's and I can believe it TBH - probably as a result of the market sector requirements - Volvo drivers on the whole like a softer car. I can't help feeling that the car would handle better if some Focus dampers were fitted, they'll probably be classed as a standard part as well so it could be a cheaper option all round comared to Koni's etc. Anyone know of any compatability issues? Thanks Rich

Apr 18th, 2007, 08:21	#4
TheodGR TheodGR Last Online: Oct 28th, 2011 18:02 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rhodes	http://www.koni.com What George writes is not that accurate. Check yoursel at koni.com. Code 21004039 same for our Volvo and Focus C-max, code 21004037 for Ford focus hatchback/sedan Last edited by TheodGR; Apr 18th, 2007 at 08:28.

Apr 28th, 2007, 16:54	#6
Alec Dawe Former Support Team Last Online: Jan 26th, 2024 11:26 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nr Norwich	My wife has a C-Max 2.0D.. basically the same underneath as the S40 2.0D that I drive. I believe that the C-Max suspension set up is harder because of the heavier shell, and the expectation that the back could be well loaded if used as a good transport with the seats out. It does feel harder than my S40, so perhaps the C-max dampers are uprated. BTW, out of interest, the C-max wiper blades are a direct replacement, and a few pounds cheaper that the volvo part __________________ Alec. (My other car is a WD 2-10-0)

Apr 3rd, 2007, 13:27	#2
George K Junior Member Last Online: Feb 3rd, 2009 17:50 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: DEvon	I think so as when I was looking at the Koni FSD site, they both used the same Koni part number.

Apr 3rd, 2007, 14:46	#3
Marmoset Senior Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2012 13:12 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chester	Thanks George, could be a cheaper alternative to the Volvo parts as well, as I suspect that the Volvo OEM dampers won't be cheap.

Apr 18th, 2007, 14:03	#5
George K Junior Member Last Online: Feb 3rd, 2009 17:50 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: DEvon	Aplogies - you are quite right - wondr what the difference is.

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