07 S80 suspension settings

[jp11]

I've changes from an S60 to an 07 S80 SE Lux. It's a lovely big car, but it's very soft and jiggly. Do any forum members agree, and is there a good remedy?

[wug]

Same for me, MY 2011 D4 automatic suspension feels way softer than any Audi or BMW i have used before. I have no idea of how can this be fixed. Seems like that's the way it is. I have also checked suspension with Volvo dealer and all systems are in good shape.

[I-S]

Originally Posted by wug

Same for me, MY 2011 D4 automatic suspension feels way softer than any Audi or BMW i have used before.

Isn't that the whole point of buying an s80? Seems to me to be lunacy to build a "luxury" car and then give it the ride (lack of) quality of a hot hatch?

In fairness, a basic spec 5 series on standard suspension and small wheels rides very well. Just that you see very few of them that way...

I have no idea of how can this be fixed. Seems like that's the way it is.

If it ain't broke...

[wug]

It is about suspension not small wheels. Wheels has nothing to do with suspension. You can either have 215/60/17 or 245/40/18 tire size, suspension will stay the same. Ride changes true, but that's a different discussion. In my opinion suspension is too soft and i am not talking about comfort only but more worried in case of emergency situation when suspension can help a lot.

[berrymanuk]

apart from changing your springs and shocks, I don't think there's much else you can do.

Our car has Four-C which is fantastic, just expensive to replace parts when the time comes.

[jp11]

Originally Posted by berrymanuk

apart from changing your springs and shocks, I don't think there's much else you can do.

Our car has Four-C which is fantastic, just expensive to replace parts when the time comes.

Well, yes. That's what drove me away from a Sport model. But I just didn't realise how soft the SE was. I guess my actual query is what set-up to change to. I think my 07 SE has too much suspension travel. I have no issue with the damping. It's just that the thing rocks about too much.
I do believe later models are lower. Can anyone confirm that?
Maybe aftermarket lowering springs (say 30mm) might help? About £150.

[wug]

TBH i wouldn't expect that S80 could lack so bad in suspension. I have had a XC90 MY 2008 before but that one feels much better even tires were 255/50/19. I have also an Audi A8 W12 MY2005 and the difference when i switch from S80 to Audi is huge. Audi even with 275/35/20 tires can handle comfort and suspension way better. I was going to get the 245/40/18 R-design rims with tires for S80 but i think that could be a wrong choice. Comfort will be worse and definitely suspension will hurt a lot.

[jp11]

Can anyone confirm if the S80 suspension settings were changed after the initial 07 models were introduced?

[tommyweaves]

Originally Posted by jp11

I've changes from an S60 to an 07 S80 SE Lux. It's a lovely big car, but it's very soft and jiggly. Do any forum members agree, and is there a good remedy?

I'd like to know out of curiosity what size wheels you have and what make/model tyres?

[berrymanuk]

Originally Posted by jp11

Can anyone confirm if the S80 suspension settings were changed after the initial 07 models were introduced?

I think it was either 09MY or 10MY that introduced two new chassis configurations. Sport or Comfort along with the optional Four-C.