V70: General - Speed Dependent Power Steering - Page 2

tykey · Feb 23rd, 2009, 18:26

As I mentioned earlier, it's no good looking for the menu option if it's not got the correct steering rack.

Is the mis-build the fact they didn't fit the right one?

Sandancer · Feb 26th, 2009, 09:07

A call from the dealer last week to say "The R-Design has optimised power steering and therefore alters itself and the Speed dependent steering is only available on the T6". He then went on to say that my car was correctly built and it is the brochure that is wrong (4 times as well as the website). Spoke to salesman who sold it to me and he said new brochures in this week still list as standard spec.

MayGetaV70 · Mar 11th, 2009, 20:02

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Originally Posted by Toad of Toad Hall

The others are right it should be under 'Car Settings'

However it is worth checking back with the dealer that it is actually fitted. When I was looking for my V70 I was chatting with one dealer and he told Volvo had made a mistake on the production line and the first batch of R Designs had been made without the variable assistance steering.

I have had this confirmed by a Volvo dealer today as well.

Sandancer · Mar 11th, 2009, 20:14

Seems strange that 3 weeks ago Volvo customer services, let alone their dealer network didn't know if the R-design had it or if it could be fitted.They then confirmed it was the brochure and website that were wrong as the option is only available on the T6

Dazzlev70r · Apr 2nd, 2009, 13:13

Not sure if this helps

I have a March build 2009 2.0 R design

This car DOES NOT have speed dependant steering fitted despite Volvo saying this only affects the earlier models

Now im no buff with things but i like the steering on my car as it goes, hard to explain but its turns where i want it to go, at low speeds very light and seems to stiffen itself at higher speeds

Handling though compared to the D5 is diffrent
you can feel a lot more bumps on ****ry roads (not enough to worry about but its definately firmer)

Chucking it through the bends isnt too great to be fair, its a heavy car and i wouldnt class it as good as the Audi A4 or the mondeo almost floatish
Driving sensibly though its a great motor to be fair, its just not the race spec we all thought
I can change my car now im told as its not what it says on the tin but at moment i see no reason to change.
Im going to tow a caravan this weekend so trying to bang on as many miles as i can before then and well see how it goes

For comparison my last car was a 2.0 D Mondeo est 2008 for 6 months and before that it was a S line Audi A4 est 2007
The Volvo does seem to have caught my smile though, its a big heavy luxury tourer

Dazzlev70r · Apr 2nd, 2009, 13:15

I didnt swear i said *****y

c o u n t r y roads lol
maybe swear filter needs to learn to spell

saturnuranus · Apr 2nd, 2009, 16:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dazzlev70r

I didnt swear i said *****y

c o u n t r y roads lol
maybe swear filter needs to learn to spell

lol, I hate to be picky but if you count the stars there...

I think the filter is working ok

Dazzlev70r · Apr 2nd, 2009, 20:35

PMSL are you saying I cant spill priperly

Dazzlev70r · Apr 16th, 2009, 08:00

Thought id update this as i know a few of us were concerned

The steering ive found no problems and ive racked up nearly 2K now this month.

The handling has got better now things have settled but the car dont like high speed corners or sharp steering lol but normal driving simply is great no problems.
Towbar fitted and bank holiday meant I added to the mass looking for the sun.
The idea was to be able to adjust the steering once a caravan had been fitted so this was main test
Caravan weighs in around 1250Kg so not the biggest in world.
Power and handling wise you knew it was there but to be fair i was happy with the car and shocked the fuel consumption far exceeded my Audi and Mondeo as it goes

Audi and mondeo both better towers when it came to pure grunt though
My cars a box on wheels and they famous for towing if you think and this car is no execption im happy and wondering why i wanted the speed dependant steering as im sure Volvo know a little more than me on how to set things up.

scantruck · May 9th, 2009, 09:28

I took delivery of my R Design in September last year and although I expected the car to have the speed dependant steering fitted mine has not got it either.

I would love to know if anyone gets it fixed by Volvo.

I had an S80 SE Sport with it fitted and it was really good and seemed less prone to camber changes in the road compared to my current car so I'm wondering if it is actually a different rack they use?

I intend to ask the question at the 12000 mile service - but that will be a while yet.

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Feb 23rd, 2009, 18:26	#11
tykey Senior Member Last Online: Jul 14th, 2019 12:42 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: sheffield	As I mentioned earlier, it's no good looking for the menu option if it's not got the correct steering rack. Is the mis-build the fact they didn't fit the right one?

Feb 26th, 2009, 09:07	#12
Sandancer New Member Last Online: Jan 18th, 2011 17:33 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wearside	A call from the dealer last week to say "The R-Design has optimised power steering and therefore alters itself and the Speed dependent steering is only available on the T6". He then went on to say that my car was correctly built and it is the brochure that is wrong (4 times as well as the website). Spoke to salesman who sold it to me and he said new brochures in this week still list as standard spec.

Mar 11th, 2009, 20:14	#14
Sandancer New Member Last Online: Jan 18th, 2011 17:33 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wearside	Seems strange that 3 weeks ago Volvo customer services, let alone their dealer network didn't know if the R-design had it or if it could be fitted.They then confirmed it was the brochure and website that were wrong as the option is only available on the T6

Apr 2nd, 2009, 13:13	#15
Dazzlev70r Member Last Online: Oct 10th, 2010 20:12 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: sussex	Not sure if this helps I have a March build 2009 2.0 R design This car DOES NOT have speed dependant steering fitted despite Volvo saying this only affects the earlier models Now im no buff with things but i like the steering on my car as it goes, hard to explain but its turns where i want it to go, at low speeds very light and seems to stiffen itself at higher speeds Handling though compared to the D5 is diffrent you can feel a lot more bumps on ****ry roads (not enough to worry about but its definately firmer) Chucking it through the bends isnt too great to be fair, its a heavy car and i wouldnt class it as good as the Audi A4 or the mondeo almost floatish Driving sensibly though its a great motor to be fair, its just not the race spec we all thought I can change my car now im told as its not what it says on the tin but at moment i see no reason to change. Im going to tow a caravan this weekend so trying to bang on as many miles as i can before then and well see how it goes For comparison my last car was a 2.0 D Mondeo est 2008 for 6 months and before that it was a S line Audi A4 est 2007 The Volvo does seem to have caught my smile though, its a big heavy luxury tourer

Apr 2nd, 2009, 13:15	#16
Dazzlev70r Member Last Online: Oct 10th, 2010 20:12 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: sussex	I didnt swear i said *****y c o u n t r y roads lol maybe swear filter needs to learn to spell

Apr 2nd, 2009, 20:35	#18
Dazzlev70r Member Last Online: Oct 10th, 2010 20:12 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: sussex	PMSL are you saying I cant spill priperly

Apr 16th, 2009, 08:00	#19
Dazzlev70r Member Last Online: Oct 10th, 2010 20:12 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: sussex	Thought id update this as i know a few of us were concerned The steering ive found no problems and ive racked up nearly 2K now this month. The handling has got better now things have settled but the car dont like high speed corners or sharp steering lol but normal driving simply is great no problems. Towbar fitted and bank holiday meant I added to the mass looking for the sun. The idea was to be able to adjust the steering once a caravan had been fitted so this was main test Caravan weighs in around 1250Kg so not the biggest in world. Power and handling wise you knew it was there but to be fair i was happy with the car and shocked the fuel consumption far exceeded my Audi and Mondeo as it goes Audi and mondeo both better towers when it came to pure grunt though My cars a box on wheels and they famous for towing if you think and this car is no execption im happy and wondering why i wanted the speed dependant steering as im sure Volvo know a little more than me on how to set things up.

May 9th, 2009, 09:28	#20
scantruck New Member Last Online: Sep 3rd, 2015 07:19 Join Date: May 2009 Location: London	I took delivery of my R Design in September last year and although I expected the car to have the speed dependant steering fitted mine has not got it either. I would love to know if anyone gets it fixed by Volvo. I had an S80 SE Sport with it fitted and it was really good and seemed less prone to camber changes in the road compared to my current car so I'm wondering if it is actually a different rack they use? I intend to ask the question at the 12000 mile service - but that will be a while yet.

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