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tonys1966 May 11th, 2022 16:23

Traffic spec car -uprated springs/possibly dampers
 
Hi all-recently purchased my latest xc70 d5 a 215bhp 63 plate on 144k now

Noticed front end feel not as good as my previous xc70-a 2011 d5-ex police
its probably a little more comfy,but not as planted mid corner[and its on better tyres-cross climates vs bridgestones]nothing wrong with it,just softer

my ex cop one was on all original stuff at front end too-no new bits...

Just curious really-i know the police spec are a special build from volvo[or were] its even got sticker on door jamb

apersson850 May 11th, 2022 16:35

Since police cars typically are heavily laden all the time, they frequently have beefier specifications for springs and similar.

Whyman May 11th, 2022 19:44

Police cars have updated brakes, suspension and wheels to carry the additional loads.

Simmy May 11th, 2022 19:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonys1966 (Post 2823716)
Hi all-recently purchased my latest xc70 d5 a 215bhp 63 plate on 144k now

Noticed front end feel not as good as my previous xc70-a 2011 d5-ex police
its probably a little more comfy,but not as planted mid corner[and its on better tyres-cross climates vs bridgestones]nothing wrong with it,just softer

my ex cop one was on all original stuff at front end too-no new bits...

Just curious really-i know the police spec are a special build from volvo[or were] its even got sticker on door jamb

vida can confirm all spec changes in the special vehicles tab:regular_smile:

tonys1966 May 11th, 2022 19:59

vida
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Simmy (Post 2823753)
vida can confirm all spec changes in the special vehicles tab:regular_smile:

ahh-i dont have the old vehicle sadly,but yes of course a big list at the start page
my ex police 2011 could be diagnosed with generic delphi but this current 2013 facelift needed vida which i have just purchased

Simmy May 11th, 2022 21:05

you can still check spec if you still have the vin no of the old car.

tonys1966 May 14th, 2022 10:19

suspension
 
Sadly i dont know the old vin
However i checked spec on present car and it has comfort suspension-i wouldnt think thats fitted to a heavy duty traffic police estate car! lol its fairly noticable,but yes,probs more comfortable on the road


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