Will 850 coilovers fit the c70?

[Brett855tdi]

As above... i was informed by a volvo breaker they would fit... however if just seen post about the fact they dont.
Im now rather confused

[Brett855tdi]

I think googles just answered my question.... it looks to be all good (as im expecting a set any minuet)

[stribo]

I was told they wouldn't fit.

[partsforvolvos.com]

i think they should fit . c70's have the same springs on the rear as an estate- not the saloon i was expecting !

[Brett855tdi]

Well this is whats getting me here...
lots of people saying they will as they are the same, ebay lists a set for 850/v/s/c70
ive heard the rear lower shock mounts are a different width to the 70

[partsforvolvos.com]

all the s70/v70/c70 koni / sachs / bilstein shock we list seperately are the same part for these models.

[Brett855tdi]

But are they the same as 850?
The suppliers won't advise on fitment, they say all they know is they fit the 850....
And also that they are now going to be towards the end o:icon_soapf next week

[partsforvolvos.com]

yep same as , sorry i missed it off my list

[Brett855tdi]

yep same as , sorry i missed it off my list
Thanks what i was looking for!
Thankyou much!
just got to wait for the dam things now

[partsforvolvos.com]

not sure if this will link ok - bilstein catalogue online

http://web1.carparts-cat.com/default.aspx?38=68400397&36=854&10=B2CC4D8D82024DDBA3F4DC6071768E69018001&14=1&12=101&52=1&30=120

this is a search on the rear damper fitments. i presume the fixing points are also the same on a s70/v70 AWD , but they always had nivomat as standard

[Wobbly Dave]

Don't do it!!

[partsforvolvos.com]

do what? i'm puzzled

[p fandango]

i presume the fixing points are also the same on a s70/v70 AWD , but they always had nivomat as standard
i doubt it, the AWD uses a modified 700/900 rear axle

[Brett855tdi]

Why dont do it dave?
No i also doubt the the awd is the same... although i hear the 900 series back end fits into the 70 for a rwd setup .... the definition of the word fits is what i wonder.

[Brett855tdi]

Don't do it!!

???

[partsforvolvos.com]

checked about the AWD thing - the rear shox are different as the lower fixing has a bar through it rather than an eyelet.

so the correct answer is- you cant fit a 2wd type shock on an AWD they are not interchangeable .

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[Brett855tdi]

Thanks for clearing that up.... interesting to know the awd rear end is very similar to the fwd

[thad1]

Have you fitted them yet mate?

I am keen to see what you think as my C70 is deffo not one of the finest handling cars I have ever driven ha ha

I might need a set for mine I think!

[Brett855tdi]

I'm still waiting on them tomorrow I hope, I will upload results when they are fitted.
I've had cheap coilovers on a few cars (mainly small vws) and was an ultimate mod.... I'm guessing they are going to be firm but I like that, once the arb's are sorted should handle well
And I find the c pretty good in the twists... Yes its roles and its quite soft but that's only what Volvo intended for it, but I find its really well balanced.
I think the aerodynamics will be much better once its lower.... Feels a bit floaty at 130 upwards

[p fandango]

I'm still waiting on them tomorrow I hope, I will upload results when they are fitted.
I've had cheap coilovers on a few cars (mainly small vws) and was an ultimate mod.... I'm guessing they are going to be firm but I like that, once the arb's are sorted should handle well
I think that's what Wobbly was moaning at. People seem to forget (or didn't know) is with coil overs you can change the springs to whatever prefence you want, not just stuck with the harsh ride you MAY get with the default springs

[Brett855tdi]

Exactly, when I was working on group b cars we regularly would change the springs out the box, its all in the application... Can't expect a standard issue race coilovers to be nice everyday on the road.

[thad1]

I agree about the handling, I never had a front wheel drive car before and it all feels a bit weird, lift off oversteer feels like its always looming at high speed, I prefer power oversteer at least you can control it lol

[p fandango]

I agree about the handling, I never had a front wheel drive car before and it all feels a bit weird, lift off oversteer feels like its always looming at high speed, I prefer power oversteer at least you can control it lol
you get used to it, its getting round the unnatural feeling of giving it more throttle to pull it straight when the rear does come round. I think alot of its to do with my driving style, but the rear of my 854 breaks loose very easily