Suspension: 70: C70 Convertible - Handling - a lost cause?

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Just to update this - FRF delivered very promptly.

Brace fitted - a simple job.

The drive is markedly better.

Once the car turns in and settles, it stays settled - it doesn't change pitch as much for no reason mid-corner and is far more predictable.

Money well spent - this now handles as I would expect (i.e. predictable, but not brilliant )

[DSK]

Have you considered a rear tow bar just to finish it off as that will act a brace for the rear?

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Originally Posted by DSK

Have you considered a rear tow bar just to finish it off as that will act a brace for the rear?

I have considered it, but it will have to wait until funds allow - TBH the handling is now "acceptable" as it is, although I have no doubt that he tow bar will help considerably.

[Scoobey]

Originally Posted by jjd101

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

What's a "tow bar" in this context? Do you actually mean installing a trailer hitch setup (which would seem odd, but I suppose might add stiffness), or an actual suspension component that I might know by another name? Are we running into the old "England and the US, two nations divided by a common language" problem again? :-)

[Spawned66]

Originally Posted by Scoobey

What's a "tow bar" in this context? Do you actually mean installing a trailer hitch setup (which would seem odd, but I suppose might add stiffness), or an actual suspension component that I might know by another name? Are we running into the old "England and the US, two nations divided by a common language" problem again? :-)

Hi Scoobey,

Yes mate, it the language thing. I’m from Chicago, but have lived in the U.K. for 21+ years. The Towbar here is called a Hitch back home. I’m sure Valley “Think it was them we used to tow our boat around” make 1. Try and get 1 with the removable ball bit, so you don’t bang your shins going round the back lol

Brian

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Originally Posted by Spawned66

Hi Scoobey,

Yes mate, it the language thing. I’m from Chicago, but have lived in the U.K. for 21+ years. The Towbar here is called a Hitch back home. I’m sure Valley “Think it was them we used to tow our boat around” make 1. Try and get 1 with the removable ball bit, so you don’t bang your shins going round the back lol

Brian

I have the strut brace on my C70 but interested in fitting a tow bar to improve the handling. I didn't know about this.