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May 3rd, 2011, 11:07 | #1 |
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C70 Convertible - Handling - a lost cause?
I've had my C70 T5 Convertible for about 6 weeks now.
I have a peach of an example, well maintained and beautiful to look at. However, this car has the worst handling of any I have owned. I know it is a heavy car, but my Galaxy TDi is 100KGs heavier and inspires more confidence through fast corners. At present it is stock - I know that a strut brace will help, as can certain other mods. I'm not expecting it to be like my old Eunos Roadster, but don't find the thought of praying I exit a fast corner without ditching it to be comforting. So my question is: will a strut brace on its own make things bearable, or am I best off accepting that it is what it is and living with it / moving on? (I don't want to go down the route of coilovers and bracing all round as that way lies madness!) |
May 3rd, 2011, 11:17 | #2 |
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I had the same issues with my 2.4 cab. Fitted the Volvo strut brace which has tightened things up at the front, but the rear of the car still feels quite loose
I've heard the best thing for this is a towbar - a couple of other members have had one fitted, and say it makes a massive difference. As soon as funds are available I'll be investing myself The strut brace at the front will make a fair difference, but the rear really does need doing too |
May 3rd, 2011, 15:31 | #3 |
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I fitted a Tow bar to mine, and in my view the car is about 70% better, I don't get that constant shaking, aftershock and general teeth chattering ride now.
The front brace is good but like the previous post says it does nothing for the rear which is where the problem is, even my passengers have noticed a difference ! Best £250 Inc fitting I have spent, plus it's the removable type which makes it hard to tell you have one fitted. Should have standard on these 'flexi' chassis C70's !
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May 3rd, 2011, 16:38 | #4 |
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I seem to remember someone was custom making a rear brace along the lines of the main crosspiece of a towbar - dpbailey I think it was.(Excuse them spelling of the name if I'm wrong!)
Will see if I can dig out his thread .. |
May 3rd, 2011, 16:51 | #5 |
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As has been said above .. get a Towbar fitted & yer problems will dissappear (As if by MAGIC!!!) .
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May 3rd, 2011, 23:48 | #6 |
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Thanks chaps - sounds like a 75 quid tow bar from ebay could be worth a try then. I'll give it a go and see if it does the job.
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May 3rd, 2011, 23:59 | #7 |
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As mentioned, a OEM Volvo Strut brace from FRF Volvo (in our traders section around £65 at your doorstep) and a tow bar that will double up as a rear strut brace are inexpensive and highly valuable handling aids.
Furthermore you can look at the likes of IPD Anti Roll bars after the above and that should suffice.
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I am suprised you say that a Galaxy handles better, is it maybe worth getting someone to look under the car to make sure there is not any ware and tear that you might not be aware of.
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I don't think there is any significant wear and tear as the car has a full Volvo Service history including a £2k bill for work carried out by the previous owner in March where anything Volvo could find suspect was replaced. |
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May 4th, 2011, 16:26 | #10 |
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Strut Brace ordered from FRF - I'll update the thread after its fitted
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