Air suspension yes or no ?

Paulj1 · Jan 11th, 2016, 00:45

I have a T8 coming in March, do I air suspension..... SWMBO says no.....

Walter Eagle · Jan 11th, 2016, 08:26

Why would you even consider 'yes' under these circumstances?
You might get air suspension, but you'll also get ground glass in your food!

Philip Fisher · Jan 11th, 2016, 11:22

I said no and mine comes in 2 months without but with plenty of other stuff.

Some people on here made casual comments about standard suspension being woeful but chose not to try and back it up, so I can only assume that their opinion is not re-enforced by any particular knowledge or experience.

The only reference I have found in car tests was the DT which said standard was so good that it wasn't worth bothering with air.

Dutchbird · Jan 11th, 2016, 12:21

Some people on here made casual comments about standard suspension being woeful but chose not to try and back it up, so I can only assume that their opinion is not re-enforced by any particular knowledge or experience.

The only reference I have found in car tests was the DT which said standard was so good that it wasn't worth bothering with air.[/QUOTE]

We have Inscription model with air suspension running on 20" wheels fitted with Continental tyres. The ride overall is rather dissapointing but for the reason please see an other thread , re the tyre noise.

Hope you will make the correct decision otherwise it is a lot of money wasted.

MY16 XC90 D5 P* Inscription. & MY15 S60 D4 P* SE Lux Geartronic

Skep · Jan 12th, 2016, 21:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philip Fisher

I said no and mine comes in 2 months without but with plenty of other stuff.

Some people on here made casual comments about standard suspension being woeful but chose not to try and back it up, so I can only assume that their opinion is not re-enforced by any particular knowledge or experience.

The only reference I have found in car tests was the DT which said standard was so good that it wasn't worth bothering with air.

Will be keeping an eye out for you, I too am in Sheffield, well the ourskirts, have a Bursting Blue R Design due in a couple of weeks hopefully.it been built just waiting for shipping 😀

tramman · Jan 13th, 2016, 12:42

The only true way is for SWMBO to test drive one with and one without. It worked for me the easy entry/exit as well as been able to drop the back of the car for our dogs won her over even before she noticed the smoother ride.

Philip Fisher · Jan 13th, 2016, 13:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skep

Will be keeping an eye out for you, I too am in Sheffield, well the ourskirts, have a Bursting Blue R Design due in a couple of weeks hopefully.it been built just waiting for shipping 😀

Have PMed you.

Skep · Jan 13th, 2016, 13:48

Cant PM back yet as I don't have enough posts, i'm working on it! I did see a way round it the other day I think.....

Skep · Jan 13th, 2016, 13:55

Just sent a request to get my post count bumped up, hopefully wont take too long, your pretty close to me depending where you live to the junc, that is my closest one too! ill reply when I can!

mdmd · Apr 2nd, 2018, 09:29

Choosing or not air suspension depends on the intended use of the car:
- Do you plan yo go off-road? Air suspension is a clear asset.
- Do you drive somehow "spirited" or by twisty roads? Air suspension behaves better than conventional, the car is totally horizontal and feels better.

Otherwise, for city driving and/or lots of highway, air suspension is not so worth.

Jan 11th, 2016, 00:45	#1
Paulj1 Junior Member Last Online: May 13th, 2021 23:48 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Glasgow	Air suspension yes or no ? I have a T8 coming in March, do I air suspension..... SWMBO says no.....

Jan 11th, 2016, 11:22	#3
Philip Fisher Premier Member Last Online: Today 10:33 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sheffield	I said no and mine comes in 2 months without but with plenty of other stuff. Some people on here made casual comments about standard suspension being woeful but chose not to try and back it up, so I can only assume that their opinion is not re-enforced by any particular knowledge or experience. The only reference I have found in car tests was the DT which said standard was so good that it wasn't worth bothering with air. __________________ Currently:- - MY24 EX30 Ultra, Long Range, Single Motor, Black, Mist - MY16 XC90 T8 Momentum, Magic Blue 176k FOR SALE - MY17 V60 T4 Power Blue. Previously:- 1997 V70 T5 exPolice; 2005 V50 2.0D; 2013 XC70 D5

Jan 11th, 2016, 08:26	#2
Walter Eagle Junior Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2023 19:49 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: N/A	Why would you even consider 'yes' under these circumstances? You might get air suspension, but you'll also get ground glass in your food!

Jan 11th, 2016, 12:21	#4
Dutchbird Junior Member Last Online: Mar 3rd, 2016 12:14 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Norwich, until we go home!	Some people on here made casual comments about standard suspension being woeful but chose not to try and back it up, so I can only assume that their opinion is not re-enforced by any particular knowledge or experience. The only reference I have found in car tests was the DT which said standard was so good that it wasn't worth bothering with air.[/QUOTE] We have Inscription model with air suspension running on 20" wheels fitted with Continental tyres. The ride overall is rather dissapointing but for the reason please see an other thread , re the tyre noise. Hope you will make the correct decision otherwise it is a lot of money wasted. MY16 XC90 D5 P* Inscription. & MY15 S60 D4 P* SE Lux Geartronic

Jan 13th, 2016, 12:42	#6
tramman Junior Member Last Online: Jan 30th, 2024 16:52 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: York	The only true way is for SWMBO to test drive one with and one without. It worked for me the easy entry/exit as well as been able to drop the back of the car for our dogs won her over even before she noticed the smoother ride.

Jan 13th, 2016, 13:48	#8
Skep Member Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2020 17:08 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Sheffield	Cant PM back yet as I don't have enough posts, i'm working on it! I did see a way round it the other day I think.....

Jan 13th, 2016, 13:55	#9
Skep Member Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2020 17:08 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Sheffield	Just sent a request to get my post count bumped up, hopefully wont take too long, your pretty close to me depending where you live to the junc, that is my closest one too! ill reply when I can!

Apr 2nd, 2018, 09:29	#10
mdmd Junior Member Last Online: Mar 15th, 2021 06:15 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Madrid	Choosing or not air suspension depends on the intended use of the car: - Do you plan yo go off-road? Air suspension is a clear asset. - Do you drive somehow "spirited" or by twisty roads? Air suspension behaves better than conventional, the car is totally horizontal and feels better. Otherwise, for city driving and/or lots of highway, air suspension is not so worth.

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