HELP! Any ways to soften ride? V40 R D3

[Loskie]

why dont you speak to a local independant (not chain!!!) tyre place and try higher profile tyres.
The current trend for big alloys and rubber band tyres is good for nothing on UK roads. 15" wheels are more than adequate, cheaper to shod and better in the wet. We are being conditioned that big is better.
Even 16" is unnecesary.

[volvorocks]

Originally Posted by MtillingVolvo

Assuming the OP didn't opt for the sports chassis the ride will be the same on an SE Lux as an R-Design with a D3 engine as the only R-Design which comes standard with the lowered sports chassis is the D2 variants....

Really?

And why would that be? Seems daft really?

Regards

[sprout99]

Originally Posted by Loskie

why dont you speak to a local independant (not chain!!!) tyre place and try higher profile tyres.
The current trend for big alloys and rubber band tyres is good for nothing on UK roads. 15" wheels are more than adequate, cheaper to shod and better in the wet. We are being conditioned that big is better.
Even 16" is unnecesary.

16" is smallest you can fit with big brakes fitted to D3 & D4

[sprout99]

Originally Posted by volvorocks

Really?

And why would that be? Seems daft really?

Regards

I don't believe / understand that.

Maybe the sports chassis is pointless on d2?

[MtillingVolvo]

See attached file taken from MY14.5 brochure....

[volvorocks]

Originally Posted by MtillingVolvo

See attached file taken from MY14.5 brochure....

Is dynamic chassis better than just 'lowered'? I imagine that dynamic is a sportier chassis, hence why not on D2 but on the higher powered ones?

Kinda makes a bit more sense that then.

Regards

[sprout99]

Originally Posted by volvorocks

Is dynamic chassis better than just 'lowered'? I imagine that dynamic is a sportier chassis, hence why not on D2 but on the higher powered ones?

Kinda makes a bit more sense that then.

Regards

different ARB's ?

[UnHaCkAbLe]

Originally Posted by volvorocks

Is dynamic chassis better than just 'lowered'? I imagine that dynamic is a sportier chassis, hence why not on D2 but on the higher powered ones?

Kinda makes a bit more sense that then.

Regards

Don't get confused by the name. "Dynamic" is the standard chassis. The "sportier" one is the Sport chassis....

[sprout99]

Originally Posted by UnHaCkAbLe

Don't get confused by the name. "Dynamic" is the standard chassis. The "sportier" one is the Sport chassis....

well thats just confusing

[RoyMacDonald]

Originally Posted by Alleyn29

]The ride over the potholes is very hard? Any thoughts to assist? Change wheels and tyres? Can one put in softer springs? Thanks

Choose a set of 7.5 16" wheels. http://www.lkperformance.co.uk/alloy...?wheel_size=16

Then choose as big a size of tyre for the rim as you can fit under the wheel arch. Look for the maximum diameter you can fit. It's a big sidewall you want. You can go to about 2.5% to give a good selection of tyres. http://www.alloywheels.com/Tyre_Calculator Then choose a set tyres in your chosen size. Don't get XL rated tyres and look for ones with good rolling resistance. ie. the ones with good fuel ratings.

This will improve the comfort levels and should come in under a £1000.