T5R suspension on a T5 and Air Con Q?

dodgyken · Jun 19th, 2006, 13:13

1) Would the suspension from a 850T5-R fit on a 97 V70 T5? How much does the V70 sport suspension lower a V70 (again on a 1997 model)?

2) My air-conditioning clonks when it is running? Suggestions please. If I have been running the car with the air con on. Turn the car off, then start it again it smells - does this mean it just needs a good servicing?

Thanks

Neil

IC · Jun 19th, 2006, 13:23

Ken, some V70 T5s had the lowered sports suspension fitted as a factory option - my T5 does. I would say that the lowered sports suspension on my V70 makes a significant difference in handling compared to my 850 T-5 which has standard suspension. I'll wait for the more knowledgeable people to talk about fitting T-5R suspension - the thing that would concern me is wear on the suspension as most T-5s will have high mileages by now, mind you my T5 has done nearly 140,000 miles on the original suspension and is still absolutely fine!

dodgyken · Jun 20th, 2006, 06:34

Over here I have to worry about the concept of original parts. Therefore a Volvo suspension (V70 or 850R/T5R) should be OK - if a little more pricey to source.

Any ideas on the air-con clunking

DickyB V70R · Jun 20th, 2006, 16:44

Ken, cant help with the A/C question.....Sorry!

But i'm sure the "R" sus lowers the car IIRC by 30mm.

stv_babes · Jun 20th, 2006, 19:51

sorry to hijack

does anyone know if they use the same dampers? so could i get away with just replacing the springs alone?

cheers

Rbphot · Jun 21st, 2006, 14:20

The R Suspension is about 30mm lower than the Volvo sports addon for the T5.
As far as dampers if you have novimats(Estate) on the rear the R ones are shorter than the normal ones that come on the T5.
The fronts are the same size.

Hope this helps

Ray

stv_babes · Jun 21st, 2006, 14:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rbphot

The R Suspension is about 30mm lower than the Volvo sports addon for the T5.
As far as dampers if you have novimats(Estate) on the rear the R ones are shorter than the normal ones that come on the T5.
The fronts are the same size.

Hope this helps

Ray

mines a saloon, but cheers for the info anyway mate.

so does anyone know the answer to this one?

Jun 19th, 2006, 13:13	#1
dodgyken Master Member Last Online: May 13th, 2014 14:41 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Zollikon	T5R suspension on a T5 and Air Con Q? 1) Would the suspension from a 850T5-R fit on a 97 V70 T5? How much does the V70 sport suspension lower a V70 (again on a 1997 model)? 2) My air-conditioning clonks when it is running? Suggestions please. If I have been running the car with the air con on. Turn the car off, then start it again it smells - does this mean it just needs a good servicing? Thanks Neil

Jun 19th, 2006, 13:23	#2
IC S60R/V70R Last Online: Jun 4th, 2024 13:34 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Brumbeldore View Photos By: IC	Ken, some V70 T5s had the lowered sports suspension fitted as a factory option - my T5 does. I would say that the lowered sports suspension on my V70 makes a significant difference in handling compared to my 850 T-5 which has standard suspension. I'll wait for the more knowledgeable people to talk about fitting T-5R suspension - the thing that would concern me is wear on the suspension as most T-5s will have high mileages by now, mind you my T5 has done nearly 140,000 miles on the original suspension and is still absolutely fine! __________________ 2003 S60R 2003 V70R VOC Speed Challenge Champion 2007/08/Joint Winner 2009 Motor Sport Challenge Winner 2008/Joint Winner 2009 Last edited by IC; Jun 19th, 2006 at 13:30.

Jun 20th, 2006, 19:51	#5
stv_babes Grrrrrrrr Last Online: Feb 11th, 2009 23:32 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Washington	sorry to hijack does anyone know if they use the same dampers? so could i get away with just replacing the springs alone? cheers __________________ Disabled DRL's, OEM Strut Brace, K & N Filter, Drilled Air Box with Custom Air Feed, Wig Wags (Police Lights) Meshed Front Grille, Custom 3" Exhaust, Tinted Rear Lights & Side Repeaters, MBC @ 13psi, Poly Top Engine Mount.

Jun 20th, 2006, 06:34	#3
dodgyken Master Member Last Online: May 13th, 2014 14:41 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Zollikon	Over here I have to worry about the concept of original parts. Therefore a Volvo suspension (V70 or 850R/T5R) should be OK - if a little more pricey to source. Any ideas on the air-con clunking

Jun 20th, 2006, 16:44	#4
DickyB V70R Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 16:20 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Suffolk	Ken, cant help with the A/C question.....Sorry! But i'm sure the "R" sus lowers the car IIRC by 30mm.

Jun 21st, 2006, 14:20	#6
Rbphot Member Last Online: Oct 24th, 2021 16:33 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: London	The R Suspension is about 30mm lower than the Volvo sports addon for the T5. As far as dampers if you have novimats(Estate) on the rear the R ones are shorter than the normal ones that come on the T5. The fronts are the same size. Hope this helps Ray

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