Suspension: - 08 XC90 Ocean Race Edition

Barrettbarrow · Mar 28th, 2015, 12:54

Hi all, I am sure this question has come up numerous times before but I can't find an answer..
As much as I love my second xc90 I am still struggling to deal with the softness of the ride/cornering issues (children very car sick ). I have until recently run a cayenne and previously an x5 sport, both much firmer ride and no sick children.

Car still only has 50k on the clock and a previous 07 model had same ride, so not a tired suspension issue, just a soft one.
I don't want to change my lovely car; is there a way to firm up the ride?

Many Thanks

Paul

bobdabuilda · Mar 28th, 2015, 13:15

Soft suspension on a 90? Sounds v odd to be honest. What tyre pressures are you running, the eco recommended 39psi?

Barrettbarrow · Mar 28th, 2015, 13:23

Thanks for the response. I don't check them as often as I should but I do try and keep them at 39. You have prompted me to check them this afternoon though!

A lex · Mar 28th, 2015, 15:10

The Sport models use different springs and shocks I think....? Definitely different part numbers for some elements of the suspension anyway.

A popular mod. on the swedespeed American forums is to update the ARBs for thicker, stiffer ones. A search on that forum should yield results, although it might entail importing parts from the USA.

DavidVXC90 · Mar 28th, 2015, 23:34

I installed Heico lowering springs, H&R spacers, and Bilsteins on mine and it was a night and day difference in both handling/ride and looks.

-- DavidV

The Mad Rapper · Mar 29th, 2015, 10:31

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Originally Posted by bobdabuilda

Soft suspension on a 90? Sounds v odd to be honest. What tyre pressures are you running, the eco recommended 39psi?

In what way is it odd? He's complaining about body roll when cornering which the XC90 is awful for as standard - regardless of tyre pressure.

bobdabuilda · Mar 29th, 2015, 17:16

He mentioned softness of the ride in addition to cornering. He may well be experiencing excessive body roll, but I don't in an SE and the Ocean race has uprated firmer suspension still, hence why I think it's odd. Tyre pressures do affect body roll, too low and you'll get excessive roll. Wheel size will also affect it to a degree.

Mar 28th, 2015, 12:54	#1
Barrettbarrow New Member Last Online: Mar 28th, 2015 22:42 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Sunningdale	08 XC90 Ocean Race Edition Hi all, I am sure this question has come up numerous times before but I can't find an answer.. As much as I love my second xc90 I am still struggling to deal with the softness of the ride/cornering issues (children very car sick ). I have until recently run a cayenne and previously an x5 sport, both much firmer ride and no sick children. Car still only has 50k on the clock and a previous 07 model had same ride, so not a tired suspension issue, just a soft one. I don't want to change my lovely car; is there a way to firm up the ride? Many Thanks Paul Last edited by Barrettbarrow; Mar 28th, 2015 at 13:06.

Mar 28th, 2015, 15:10	#4
A lex Premier Member Last Online: Jun 21st, 2022 08:16 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Maastricht View Photos By: A lex	The Sport models use different springs and shocks I think....? Definitely different part numbers for some elements of the suspension anyway. A popular mod. on the swedespeed American forums is to update the ARBs for thicker, stiffer ones. A search on that forum should yield results, although it might entail importing parts from the USA. __________________ 2007 V70 P3 2.0 Ex: 01 V70 T5, 04 S60 D5, 05 V70 D5, 09 XC90 D5 Other cars: MINI Clubman Cooper S, GMC Yukon XL Denali 6.2L, Ford Mustang GT 5.0 Supercharged 735bhp.

Mar 28th, 2015, 13:15	#2
bobdabuilda Premier Member Last Online: May 31st, 2022 11:32 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: south	Soft suspension on a 90? Sounds v odd to be honest. What tyre pressures are you running, the eco recommended 39psi?

Mar 28th, 2015, 13:23	#3
Barrettbarrow New Member Last Online: Mar 28th, 2015 22:42 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Sunningdale	Thanks for the response. I don't check them as often as I should but I do try and keep them at 39. You have prompted me to check them this afternoon though!

Mar 28th, 2015, 23:34	#5
DavidVXC90 New Member Last Online: Nov 24th, 2017 06:25 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Moss Beach	I installed Heico lowering springs, H&R spacers, and Bilsteins on mine and it was a night and day difference in both handling/ride and looks. -- DavidV

Mar 29th, 2015, 17:16	#7
bobdabuilda Premier Member Last Online: May 31st, 2022 11:32 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: south	He mentioned softness of the ride in addition to cornering. He may well be experiencing excessive body roll, but I don't in an SE and the Ocean race has uprated firmer suspension still, hence why I think it's odd. Tyre pressures do affect body roll, too low and you'll get excessive roll. Wheel size will also affect it to a degree.

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