Goodbye V60 - Page 3

volvorocks · Mar 3rd, 2013, 19:12

@ Sony

So its 90-95% front wheel drive then...

although if even just 1% goes to the rear all the time, then it is permanent, is it not, like you suggested?

Regards

Ninja59 · Mar 3rd, 2013, 19:22

I am getting information that the V60/S60 is Gen V.

volvorocks · Mar 3rd, 2013, 19:25

^^^^.....so what is Gen 5 then? What's the difference?

Regards

Ninja59 · Mar 3rd, 2013, 19:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by volvorocks

^^^^.....so what is Gen 5 then? What's the difference?

Regards

Bluntly it is cheaper from my quick reading.

GenV

Gen IV

Gen V

volvorocks · Mar 3rd, 2013, 19:40

..and lighter..!! (and apparently less complex, although it all looks pretty complicated to me!)

Ninja59 · Mar 3rd, 2013, 19:46

I must admit it makes no sense to me what so ever as well, just what I have read on Swedespeed.

Crockers · Mar 3rd, 2013, 23:35

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Originally Posted by SonyVaio

MRG Volvo in Bath are very much recommended by a lot of people on here, this can't be too far from you and may be worth the day out?

They're in Chippenham. Good dealer.

Harvey1512 · Mar 4th, 2013, 09:34

I had a Skoda Yeti 4wd that also runs the Haldex system. There were a range of answers on their forum about how much power goes to the back tyres and when, similar confusion as to on here. My own experience was that when I came to change the tyres on the front of the car the rears were within 1mm of them and so I ended up changing all 4 at the same time. Based on past experience of fronts usually wearing to a greater degree than rears my unscientific test would suggest that the rears were working more often than people suggest when they talk about these new types of 4wd.

I believe the weight of these systems is quite considerable and has quite an impact on mpg. I found Haldex to be wonderful in two awful winters but I now wonder if it is better to have 2wd and winter tyres rather than pay extra for 4wd in the first place and then have the extra fuel premium. Of course if you drive through fields on occasions then 4wd it is. My son played rugby for one of those years and parking in muddy fields was a doddle with a 4wd, a bit more stressful for those in regular cars.

Ninja59 · Mar 4th, 2013, 10:04

Hmm it is like anything really a car will go no where without grip, it is like the plonkers with SUV's thinking they can get anywhere sure...on those low profile, large width tyres a small FWD will make mincemeat of them.

Harvey1512 · Mar 4th, 2013, 10:21

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Originally Posted by Ninja59

Hmm it is like anything really a car will go no where without grip, it is like the plonkers with SUV's thinking they can get anywhere sure...on those low profile, large width tyres a small FWD will make mincemeat of them.

Absolutely right. I was talking about low level stuff. The Haldex system works wonderfully well for getting you out of basic problem situations if you drive sensibly. If you think you are bomb proof and can go anywhere they you will end up a cropper. For most people it gives peace of mind and does exactly the job you want it to. For the rest...................

Mar 4th, 2013, 09:34	#28
Harvey1512 Premier Member Last Online: Jan 30th, 2021 12:00 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northumberland	I had a Skoda Yeti 4wd that also runs the Haldex system. There were a range of answers on their forum about how much power goes to the back tyres and when, similar confusion as to on here. My own experience was that when I came to change the tyres on the front of the car the rears were within 1mm of them and so I ended up changing all 4 at the same time. Based on past experience of fronts usually wearing to a greater degree than rears my unscientific test would suggest that the rears were working more often than people suggest when they talk about these new types of 4wd. I believe the weight of these systems is quite considerable and has quite an impact on mpg. I found Haldex to be wonderful in two awful winters but I now wonder if it is better to have 2wd and winter tyres rather than pay extra for 4wd in the first place and then have the extra fuel premium. Of course if you drive through fields on occasions then 4wd it is. My son played rugby for one of those years and parking in muddy fields was a doddle with a 4wd, a bit more stressful for those in regular cars. __________________ I used to have an S40, V60 and XC60 so I am allowed here, honest.

Mar 3rd, 2013, 19:12	#21
volvorocks Rodney Last Online: Aug 4th, 2016 05:02 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: On The Street	@ Sony So its 90-95% front wheel drive then... although if even just 1% goes to the rear all the time, then it is permanent, is it not, like you suggested? Regards

Mar 3rd, 2013, 19:22	#22
Ninja59 Probably Akita's Toyboy.. Last Online: Dec 27th, 2023 22:24 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: A House.	I am getting information that the V60/S60 is Gen V.

Mar 3rd, 2013, 19:25	#23
volvorocks Rodney Last Online: Aug 4th, 2016 05:02 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: On The Street	^^^^.....so what is Gen 5 then? What's the difference? Regards

Mar 3rd, 2013, 19:40	#25
volvorocks Rodney Last Online: Aug 4th, 2016 05:02 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: On The Street	..and lighter..!! (and apparently less complex, although it all looks pretty complicated to me!)

Mar 3rd, 2013, 19:46	#26
Ninja59 Probably Akita's Toyboy.. Last Online: Dec 27th, 2023 22:24 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: A House.	I must admit it makes no sense to me what so ever as well, just what I have read on Swedespeed.

Mar 4th, 2013, 10:04	#29
Ninja59 Probably Akita's Toyboy.. Last Online: Dec 27th, 2023 22:24 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: A House.	Hmm it is like anything really a car will go no where without grip, it is like the plonkers with SUV's thinking they can get anywhere sure...on those low profile, large width tyres a small FWD will make mincemeat of them.

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