Making my ride taller ...

YorkshireDave · Dec 3rd, 2015, 22:43

My V70 P11 D5 feels too low. Or is it just my old and knackered back!

I've looked into changing my springs for taller ones (just another 25mm) and now also looking at fitting tyres with a profile of 55 vs the 45s I run that are now worn out.

I know about the consequences of runnning the taller tyre (slight optimisism in speed) but cold I keep std shocks if I fit the taller springs?

How else could I raise it up a nadge ?

THoughts peeps?

cheshired5 · Dec 3rd, 2015, 23:14

You need to measure your sag first to make sure it's correct.
You may just be in need of fresh standard shocks and springs.

YorkshireDave · Dec 3rd, 2015, 23:18

Thanks Ches. What's sag (not meaning the ex...)? IS that gap between top of tyre and wheel arch? What should it be?

Longhouse21 · Dec 3rd, 2015, 23:22

Think you may mean slight pessimism in speed as the increased rolling radius would give more actual road speed when compared with the speedometer - i.e. the speedo would under-read.
I think I know what you mean though about ride height. I always think that for a big car it certainly feels low on the road and I think it has less ground clearance that I'd expect- I can wriggle under some cars I've had but really struggle with the V70...and getting in or out, it does feel very low!...and the number of times I've nearly banged my head on the tailgate....

classicswede · Dec 3rd, 2015, 23:37

I found mine was scraping when going quick down the back lanes. I've had shocks built and springs to lift it just a touch.

It now drives much better down the lanes and will almost keep up with the 340. I would consider going a bit higher but I prefer mt cars lowered rather than raised.

4candles · Dec 3rd, 2015, 23:49

I had the same feeling with the V70, but now i have the XC its so much nicer to be able to get in without that old man exhalation...

I would actually quite like the XC to be higher but it may suffer in the corners.(more)

ps, the sag on my v70 front springs was at least 30mm before i put new ones on, but it really needs back ones done as its now a bit nose high.

cheshired5 · Dec 3rd, 2015, 23:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by YorkshireDave

Thanks Ches. What's sag (not meaning the ex...)? IS that gap between top of tyre and wheel arch? What should it be?

You measure from the centre underside of the rear wheel arch to the centre of the hub.
There'll be a measurement when the car is in the air and one for the car on the ground but unladen.
You need to establish if your car is ok but just not high enough for your liking or if the car is actually sagging and needs correcting.

oragex · Dec 4th, 2015, 01:55

You can go with larger tire diameter, displayed speed will be lower than actual speed. It does make a difference but still this car and the seats are low to the ground. For the tire, say you have 205/45R16 with a 23.3" dia., a new 205/55R16 will have 24.9" dia so that's an extra 0.8" off the ground. The speedometer will show 105km/h, and the car will go at 112 km/h

outnumbered · Dec 4th, 2015, 07:28

buy an xc so much comfort for us old uns

YorkshireDave · Dec 4th, 2015, 11:45

Oi Mike, speak for yourself... ;-) I can't change mine now, I've fitted all your cast offs ;-) !!!

Cos I'm daft, can someone tell me whether std shocks (I need some of those too) will fit with springs that are 25mm higher, or do I need different shocks?

Does anyone know what the distance from wheel hub centre to lower wheel arch should be?

Dec 3rd, 2015, 22:43	#1
YorkshireDave VOC Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 00:30 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Wetherby	Making my ride taller ... My V70 P11 D5 feels too low. Or is it just my old and knackered back! I've looked into changing my springs for taller ones (just another 25mm) and now also looking at fitting tyres with a profile of 55 vs the 45s I run that are now worn out. I know about the consequences of runnning the taller tyre (slight optimisism in speed) but cold I keep std shocks if I fit the taller springs? How else could I raise it up a nadge ? THoughts peeps?

Dec 3rd, 2015, 23:14	#2
cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	You need to measure your sag first to make sure it's correct. You may just be in need of fresh standard shocks and springs. __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

Dec 3rd, 2015, 23:22	#4
Longhouse21 Master Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2024 07:18 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Warrington	Think you may mean slight pessimism in speed as the increased rolling radius would give more actual road speed when compared with the speedometer - i.e. the speedo would under-read. I think I know what you mean though about ride height. I always think that for a big car it certainly feels low on the road and I think it has less ground clearance that I'd expect- I can wriggle under some cars I've had but really struggle with the V70...and getting in or out, it does feel very low!...and the number of times I've nearly banged my head on the tailgate.... __________________ Current cars: 2003 V70 D5 SE (MY2004); 2012 CRV 2.0i V-TEC; Gone but not forgotten: 2001 Honda HRV; 1989 VW Polo C Mk2; 2000 Honda Civic VTi Aerodeck ; Cavalier SRi; Cavalier LX; 1971 Triumph Spitfire Mk3; 1963 Triumph Herald.

Dec 3rd, 2015, 23:37	#5
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 23:53 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	I found mine was scraping when going quick down the back lanes. I've had shocks built and springs to lift it just a touch. It now drives much better down the lanes and will almost keep up with the 340. I would consider going a bit higher but I prefer mt cars lowered rather than raised. __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Dec 3rd, 2015, 23:49	#6
4candles I've Been Banned Last Online: Mar 19th, 2016 19:57 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Yondershire	I had the same feeling with the V70, but now i have the XC its so much nicer to be able to get in without that old man exhalation... I would actually quite like the XC to be higher but it may suffer in the corners.(more) ps, the sag on my v70 front springs was at least 30mm before i put new ones on, but it really needs back ones done as its now a bit nose high. Last edited by 4candles; Dec 3rd, 2015 at 23:56.

Dec 3rd, 2015, 23:18	#3
YorkshireDave VOC Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 00:30 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Wetherby	Thanks Ches. What's sag (not meaning the ex...)? IS that gap between top of tyre and wheel arch? What should it be?

Dec 4th, 2015, 01:55	#8
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	You can go with larger tire diameter, displayed speed will be lower than actual speed. It does make a difference but still this car and the seats are low to the ground. For the tire, say you have 205/45R16 with a 23.3" dia., a new 205/55R16 will have 24.9" dia so that's an extra 0.8" off the ground. The speedometer will show 105km/h, and the car will go at 112 km/h __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c Last edited by oragex; Dec 4th, 2015 at 01:57.

Dec 4th, 2015, 07:28	#9
outnumbered Lunatic from Wakefield Last Online: Apr 16th, 2023 06:33 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: wakefield	buy an xc so much comfort for us old uns __________________ 2012 volvo xc90 Executive Buccaneer Bermuda 2021

Dec 4th, 2015, 11:45	#10
YorkshireDave VOC Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 00:30 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Wetherby	Oi Mike, speak for yourself... ;-) I can't change mine now, I've fitted all your cast offs ;-) !!! Cos I'm daft, can someone tell me whether std shocks (I need some of those too) will fit with springs that are 25mm higher, or do I need different shocks? Does anyone know what the distance from wheel hub centre to lower wheel arch should be?

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