XC70: Suspension - Lowering an XC70

deanosabby · Mar 23rd, 2016, 11:57

Hi forum,

First post from me. I am picking up a D3 geartronic on Friday and I am already looking to make it a wee bit different. I used to own an allroad 2.7T and did a mod on it to lower the suspension (air suspension). I see on swede speed that they use S60 awd springs to do the mod but was wondering as my one is a fwd car should I use the s60/v70 fwd springs instead?

I am also looking to get 18" alloys plus a remap. I am coming from an Audi S6 V10 so want a wee bit more go from the 5cyl 2.0D. ;-)
Ta,
Deano.

volvoid · Mar 23rd, 2016, 12:04

why bother ? The xc70 is higher for a reason.
Get yourself the cheaper 4x4 normal car and put some plastic trims on to make it look like an xc70
Let someone who wants the ground clearance have the xc.

Kizzer · Mar 23rd, 2016, 12:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by volvoid

why bother ? The xc70 is higher for a reason.
Get yourself the cheaper 4x4 normal car and put some plastic trims on to make it look like an xc70
Let someone who wants the ground clearance have the xc.

I was thinking the same as this

deanosabby · Mar 23rd, 2016, 12:15

Because I want to! If your input isn't constructive then don't reply please.

tommyweaves · Mar 23rd, 2016, 12:44

I'm on the same page as others who have replied to this thread.

Would it not be better to get a fwd V70 D5 and stick on the XC plastic? That way you don't have to change the suspension, you get more go from the D5 rather than the D3 and you could get one with 18" alloys already fitted.

deanosabby · Mar 23rd, 2016, 13:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommyweaves

I'm on the same page as others who have replied to this thread.

Would it not be better to get a fwd V70 D5 and stick on the XC plastic? That way you don't have to change the suspension, you get more go from the D5 rather than the D3 and you could get one with 18" alloys already fitted.

Cheaper to buy and fit springs that is why. Yes they come with 18's but mine does'nt hence why I am looking for a set.
Yeh a D5 would be the one to get but I didn't so the D3 will have to do.

Mr R Design · Mar 23rd, 2016, 15:48

Don't forget to tell your insurance company

GrantA · Mar 23rd, 2016, 20:14

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Originally Posted by Mr R Design

Don't forget to tell your insurance company

Maybe you should "ask" your insurance company......... see what they make of your proposed alterations and let us know what they think.

deanosabby · Mar 23rd, 2016, 22:08

Thanks for all your helpful input guys. If this is done my insurance company will be informed. I am not a 18 year old spotty teenager so no need to treat me like one. I shall ask elsewhere as I might get a better response to my first post on this forum.

volvoid · Mar 23rd, 2016, 22:13

You're behaving like a teenager, throwing toys out of pram at the first hint of dissent.
Go squeeze some spots, work it out of your system.

Perhaps you should talk to Kieran, he'd like to buy you an ice-cream. If you are old enough. Oo-er

Mar 23rd, 2016, 11:57	#1
deanosabby Member Last Online: May 14th, 2022 15:32 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Edinburgh	Lowering an XC70 Hi forum, First post from me. I am picking up a D3 geartronic on Friday and I am already looking to make it a wee bit different. I used to own an allroad 2.7T and did a mod on it to lower the suspension (air suspension). I see on swede speed that they use S60 awd springs to do the mod but was wondering as my one is a fwd car should I use the s60/v70 fwd springs instead? I am also looking to get 18" alloys plus a remap. I am coming from an Audi S6 V10 so want a wee bit more go from the 5cyl 2.0D. ;-) Ta, Deano.

Mar 23rd, 2016, 12:04	#2
volvoid Monster Raving Loony Last Online: Nov 12th, 2018 20:03 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: hitchin	why bother ? The xc70 is higher for a reason. Get yourself the cheaper 4x4 normal car and put some plastic trims on to make it look like an xc70 Let someone who wants the ground clearance have the xc. __________________ 1994 850 2.0 bought at 32,000 miles used daily now 45,000. Still like a nearly-new car 2004 filthy polluting diesel VW

Mar 23rd, 2016, 22:13	#10
volvoid Monster Raving Loony Last Online: Nov 12th, 2018 20:03 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: hitchin	You're behaving like a teenager, throwing toys out of pram at the first hint of dissent. Go squeeze some spots, work it out of your system. Perhaps you should talk to Kieran, he'd like to buy you an ice-cream. If you are old enough. Oo-er __________________ 1994 850 2.0 bought at 32,000 miles used daily now 45,000. Still like a nearly-new car 2004 filthy polluting diesel VW

Mar 23rd, 2016, 12:15	#4
deanosabby Member Last Online: May 14th, 2022 15:32 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Edinburgh	Because I want to! If your input isn't constructive then don't reply please.

Mar 23rd, 2016, 12:44	#5
tommyweaves Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 18:06 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sleaford	I'm on the same page as others who have replied to this thread. Would it not be better to get a fwd V70 D5 and stick on the XC plastic? That way you don't have to change the suspension, you get more go from the D5 rather than the D3 and you could get one with 18" alloys already fitted.

Mar 23rd, 2016, 15:48	#7
Mr R Design Member Last Online: Jan 21st, 2024 15:05 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Oldbury, West Midlands	Don't forget to tell your insurance company

Mar 23rd, 2016, 22:08	#9
deanosabby Member Last Online: May 14th, 2022 15:32 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Edinburgh	Thanks for all your helpful input guys. If this is done my insurance company will be informed. I am not a 18 year old spotty teenager so no need to treat me like one. I shall ask elsewhere as I might get a better response to my first post on this forum.

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