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Nov 4th, 2018, 20:57 | #1 |
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Great handling on 2001 coupe
I have three V70s - a 1997 2.5 20v auto SE, a 1998 2.5T auto CD, with Estate pack, Winter pack and factory sports suspension and a 1998 T5 auto CD. I recently bought a 2001 C70 coupe 2.0T manual that I couldn't resist with it having only 56k miles. I have to say that I am really impressed by the handling of the C70. The lower powered engine is not detracting from the driving experience and giving good mpg paired with the manual transmission. Overall I would say these cars are very underrated.
Is the suspension much different in the C70 from S/V70 variants? |
Nov 4th, 2018, 21:24 | #2 | |
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On a side note: I went from 195/65/15's (incorrect tyre sidewall to begin with) on our '99 V70 to 215/55/16's and the difference in handling/body roll, albeit a little too wide a tyre choice, is like night and day. I'd like to return to the the specified 205/55/16 so I plan to fit the rear axle from a 2002 C70 being broken for parts not too far from me
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Nov 4th, 2018, 22:45 | #3 |
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I don't know about standard 70's models, but the C70 doesn't turn in or hold a line the way the S70R does.
The C70's have a heavy sure footed nature that I adore but, a noticeable characteristic for the nose of the car to prefer under steer but, can still be driven hard once you learn its character.
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Nov 13th, 2018, 08:30 | #4 |
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Thanks for that. I read somewhere that C70s came in two suspension settings - touring or sports. I wonder if this was a factory option or determined by the power train fitted?
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Nov 13th, 2018, 13:31 | #5 |
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Usually the T5 models came with the 'sport' supension and all other models had normal toruing suspension.
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Nov 13th, 2018, 16:05 | #6 | |
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I have the original 2003 brochure for my C70 and it states: Comfort Chassis was standard on the 2.0lt and 2.4lt Dynamic Chassis was standard on the T5 only The customer could specify Dynamic on the 2.0lt and 2.4lt at a cost of £100. They could also specify Lowered Dynamic at a cost of £200. The Lowered Dynamic was available as a no cost option on the T5. So in answer to the original question: there were three chassis options in 2003 and there is no definitive answer as to what was fitted to what - it was determined by customer choice. And of course there were five different wheel options.
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Nov 13th, 2018, 19:29 | #7 |
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Thanks for the replies. I suspect my C70 has at least the lowered suspension. It also has the BBS 17" wheels. I'll have to contact Volvo to check the spec.
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Nov 13th, 2018, 19:57 | #8 |
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I am no expert on these but I am sure the c70 has stiffer subframe bushes and that is a big part of what makes them feel more positive on the road.
Adding inserts to S/V70's gives the same feel |
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Nov 14th, 2018, 10:27 | #9 | |
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The coupe gets the same rubber bushes as other models. With these cars you can certainly make them handle better than stock - at the expense of some ride comfort - but it's all relative. They are big, heavy fwd cars with approx. 60/40 weight distribution so will always be prone to understeer. If you want driving pleasure do what I've done and have a volvo for day to day use and get something like an MX5 (light, 50/50 weight distribution, rwd and reasonably powerful - mine is a 1.8 with about 150bhp) for fun as they are cheap to run after any rust is taken care of.
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