Difference in ride height FWD, AWD, 4C ? - Page 3

Parky12 · Apr 14th, 2016, 22:04

Good on you noodle, just has to be done. Can't beat a good dose of OCD

So with the burbling Penta up front and the Haldex box, the front suspension dips by 3cm from the level of the FWD

NigelDay · Apr 23rd, 2016, 11:42

Some more information to share. Yesterday I ran the car to within 5 litres of empty. I measured the rear ride height and then filled the tank to the brim (70.95 litres).
Empty tank. 81cm rear.
Full tank. 80cm rear.

I didn't measure the front as Mrs D was in the passenger seat, and she thinks I am slightly mad anyway.

So, with this observation, I think I will stop measuring XC60s in the parking lots !
It is clear there are a number of factors involved with ride height, one of which is impossible to record (fuel level - and, of course, cargo in the boot).
1. SE or R-Design suspension.
2. SE or SE/4C suspension.
3. 4-cylinder or 5-cylinder block.
4. Manual or automatic.
5. Fuel level.
6. Cargo in boot.
7. Tyre size / profile and pressure (this is [should be] minimal).

Any combination of these will affect the ride height, so I'll put the tape measure away.
It's all logical anyway, because some manufacturers quote a different ride height with no passengers and with 'x' passengers, so there is nothing surprising in the variability of results.

noodle1066 · Apr 23rd, 2016, 13:12

Brilliant

Parky12 · Apr 24th, 2016, 02:14

Good, we can put our OCD/ODC back tidily in it's box again

RoyMacDonald · May 2nd, 2016, 16:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mountain Goat

Suffering a little from OCD myself, I just went out and measured the height of my D5 SE Lux, and it came in at 78.5 front and 82 rear. I have 4C and measured the height in all 3 x settings and the height doesn't change. Does the 4C actully adjust the ride height? I just assumed it altered the damping.

Did you drive it first between the changes? I don't think it will alter if you don't. It's not like air suspension.

Apr 14th, 2016, 22:04	#21
Parky12 Member Last Online: Oct 9th, 2020 18:18 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Huddersfield	Good on you noodle, just has to be done. Can't beat a good dose of OCD So with the burbling Penta up front and the Haldex box, the front suspension dips by 3cm from the level of the FWD __________________ Cheers Alan XC60 19MY T5 Momentum Denim Blue & Blonde Audi Allroad Sport 3L V6 (gone) XC60 15MY 181 SE AWD Savile Grey (previous)

Apr 23rd, 2016, 11:42	#22
NigelDay Premier Member Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:46 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Barnard Castle	Some more information to share. Yesterday I ran the car to within 5 litres of empty. I measured the rear ride height and then filled the tank to the brim (70.95 litres). Empty tank. 81cm rear. Full tank. 80cm rear. I didn't measure the front as Mrs D was in the passenger seat, and she thinks I am slightly mad anyway. So, with this observation, I think I will stop measuring XC60s in the parking lots ! It is clear there are a number of factors involved with ride height, one of which is impossible to record (fuel level - and, of course, cargo in the boot). 1. SE or R-Design suspension. 2. SE or SE/4C suspension. 3. 4-cylinder or 5-cylinder block. 4. Manual or automatic. 5. Fuel level. 6. Cargo in boot. 7. Tyre size / profile and pressure (this is [should be] minimal). Any combination of these will affect the ride height, so I'll put the tape measure away. It's all logical anyway, because some manufacturers quote a different ride height with no passengers and with 'x' passengers, so there is nothing surprising in the variability of results. __________________ 2015: XC60 D4 FWD SE Lux Nav 190hp manual, Osmium Grey, 17" Segin, Tempa, Winter Illumination, Security, Family, DSP, 4C, HK Sound, Subwoofer, Front Parking, Rear Camera, Dark Tinted, Power Passenger Seat, Speed and Heated Steering. Last edited by NigelDay; Apr 23rd, 2016 at 11:50.

Apr 23rd, 2016, 13:12	#23
noodle1066 Volvo is now in my blood Last Online: Apr 20th, 2024 21:22 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Guildford	Brilliant __________________ XC90 Ex Demo (Rugged Urban & High Spec) XC60 R-Design L/Nav - WPack, Heated SW, P Gl V70 R-Design - Heated Seats, Powered Tailgate

Apr 24th, 2016, 02:14	#24
Parky12 Member Last Online: Oct 9th, 2020 18:18 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Huddersfield	Good, we can put our OCD/ODC back tidily in it's box again __________________ Cheers Alan XC60 19MY T5 Momentum Denim Blue & Blonde Audi Allroad Sport 3L V6 (gone) XC60 15MY 181 SE AWD Savile Grey (previous)

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