C70 T5 questions

C70 98 · May 1st, 2016, 20:00

My C70 T5 just killed itself, so now looking for another one.
How are the sunroofs on these, do they rattle/leak and do the affect the rigidity/handling of the car? How about the auto on a 99 model, with only winter mode, compared to a 98 model with sport and economy mode as well as winter mode, is there any noticeable loss in acceleration?

Tannaton · May 2nd, 2016, 12:13

Having a sunroof will not noticably affect the rigidity of the car. Having a convertible roof is a different matter however...

With regard to the gearbox, Winter mode basically means it always sets off in a higher gear - usually 3rd. The later gearboxes don't have a selectable sport mode as the gearbox computer will automatically alter the shift-points and kick down based on how far and how quickly you press the accelerator. i.e. it will select a sport mode profile for you if keep poking it hard enough.

As for economy mode, on a T5, it's like running Concorde on 3 engines.

C70 98 · May 2nd, 2016, 17:19

Thanks, great news on the auto box. I have only ever driven one c70 with a sunroof and that was a 2.4T, so altogether more wobbly than a T5, but probably due to softer springs and so, not due to the hole in the roof.

Nice analogy on the economy of a T5

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C70 98 Member Last Online: Jul 20th, 2021 20:51 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Middle part of Volvo country	C70 T5 questions My C70 T5 just killed itself, so now looking for another one. How are the sunroofs on these, do they rattle/leak and do the affect the rigidity/handling of the car? How about the auto on a 99 model, with only winter mode, compared to a 98 model with sport and economy mode as well as winter mode, is there any noticeable loss in acceleration?

May 2nd, 2016, 12:13	#2
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 07:57 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	Having a sunroof will not noticably affect the rigidity of the car. Having a convertible roof is a different matter however... With regard to the gearbox, Winter mode basically means it always sets off in a higher gear - usually 3rd. The later gearboxes don't have a selectable sport mode as the gearbox computer will automatically alter the shift-points and kick down based on how far and how quickly you press the accelerator. i.e. it will select a sport mode profile for you if keep poking it hard enough. As for economy mode, on a T5, it's like running Concorde on 3 engines. __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

May 2nd, 2016, 17:19	#3
C70 98 Member Last Online: Jul 20th, 2021 20:51 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Middle part of Volvo country	Thanks, great news on the auto box. I have only ever driven one c70 with a sunroof and that was a 2.4T, so altogether more wobbly than a T5, but probably due to softer springs and so, not due to the hole in the roof. Nice analogy on the economy of a T5

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