T5 C70 Scuttle Shake

[volvokid]

Yip thats all you do. No need to torque them just make it tight

[t5 stealth]

Can't wait now - really want to get on and fit it.

if by any chance you cant figure it out then giv me a shout,im not far away.

[silverback02]

Another bar that can help Brace the car is a.....

TOWBAR

Idealy a detachable / retractable one. (to keep the good looks)

But These are expensive though, and 2nd hand are hard to find.

AND

If you do find a cheap 2nd hand one....it's MINE I saw it first, I want it, I'll tell me mum......lol

Joe.

[Wobbly Dave]

I have also heard that possibly you can get rear strut braces - but I don't know if that is entirely accurate?

[BruceT]

I have a Witter detachable tow bar on my 855.

You can detach the ball part for looks, but on the underside you can see the heavy duty brackets which attach it to each side of the chassis, unsure if its helps with rigidity though?

[silverback02]

I have a Witter detachable tow bar on my 855.

You can detach the ball part for looks, but on the underside you can see the heavy duty brackets which attach it to each side of the chassis, unsure if its helps with rigidity though?

The 855 is a big strong car, ...The C70 Convertable tends to twist and shake better than Elvis when under power, and hitting potholes ect when driving normaly.

I would say there's no comparison between the two vehicles. EVEN though the C70 IS based on the 850 chassis. (That solid roof dun half elp em...lol)

Joe.

[Rufe]

REF STRUT BRACE.

FRF (Rufe) does them for £61 or so and very quick del as well (RT Motors )on here I think.

As for fitting: 6 bolts, (if I remember right)

Joe.

Hi Joe,

yes we can supply them, but I really do not know who RT Motors are! I work for FRF Motors, and post under my user name Rufe on here and all other forums I use.

Volvo are getting more into stock in the next couple of weeks, we really have sold all that they could get hold of both in the UK and Sweden. A very popular item.

If anyone is interested please send a request to the link in my banner below, and I will reply with ordering details and the current expected delivery time.

Simon

[silverback02]

Hi Joe,

yes we can supply them, but I really do not know who RT Motors are! I work for FRF Motors, and post under my user name Rufe on here and all other forums I use.

Volvo are getting more into stock in the next couple of weeks, we really have sold all that they could get hold of both in the UK and Sweden. A very popular item.

If anyone is interested please send a request to the link in my banner below, and I will reply with ordering details and the current expected delivery time.

Simon

Hi Simon,

Sorry about that,

I got the FRF part right,.....But then mixed you up with another "R" trader..lol

(I think Russ is RT....but now I'm not to sure (Russ will correct me if I'm wrong again...lol)

The message got through though, as Ianh007 was able to purchase one either through yourself or on your advice.

So please, It was a genuine mistake, won't happen again m'lud. promise...

Joe.

[ianh007]

Yip thats all you do. No need to torque them just make it tight

Wicked

[ianh007]

if by any chance you cant figure it out then giv me a shout,im not far away.

Will do - fancy fitting a steering wheel if I can get one?

[ianh007]

Another bar that can help Brace the car is a.....

TOWBAR

Idealy a detachable / retractable one. (to keep the good looks)

But These are expensive though, and 2nd hand are hard to find.

AND

If you do find a cheap 2nd hand one....it's MINE I saw it first, I want it, I'll tell me mum......lol

Joe.

Nice one...but my Dad's a fireman and a Policeman..nah nah nah nah naahhh

[ianh007]

Hi Joe,

yes we can supply them, but I really do not know who RT Motors are! I work for FRF Motors, and post under my user name Rufe on here and all other forums I use.

Volvo are getting more into stock in the next couple of weeks, we really have sold all that they could get hold of both in the UK and Sweden. A very popular item.

If anyone is interested please send a request to the link in my banner below, and I will reply with ordering details and the current expected delivery time.

Simon

Simon,

Thanks for all your help with mine.

Ian

[t5 stealth]

Will do - fancy fitting a steering wheel if I can get one?

yeah no problem

[ianh007]

yeah no problem

Top man...

[mightywolf]

just another little tip. After you have fitted the strut brace, check and re-tighten the two big bolts on the brace itself and the 3 nuts on each strut (at the top) after a couple of weeks of driving. They can work themselves a little loose after fitting when they are new. If they have just re-tighten them and they should be fine after that.

[silverback02]

just another little tip. After you have fitted the strut brace, check and re-tighten the two big bolts on the brace itself and the 3 nuts on each strut (at the top) after a couple of weeks of driving. They can work themselves a little loose after fitting when they are new. If they have just re-tighten them and they should be fine after that.

Better still, when replaceing the 6 nuts on the Strut brace,

Replace with NEW Nylock nuts, And add a drop of loctite on the threads,

BUT as Mightywolf stated Allways re-check after a run in period.

Joe.

[frostytel]

interesting reading ... 2 things ... why would you jack the car up in the first place ? and what is scuttle lol ... excuse me for daft ? .. but been driving rwd for quite a while now .. this is my first t5 and loving it

Frosty

[silverback02]

Scuttle is caused by the car having no roof.

It happens when you hit any kind of road undulations/potholes, Turning ect. Also the car "Feels like it's twisting it's self under excelleration.

The car is supposed to be made stronger but believe me, it flexes.

Imagine a shoe box all taped together, quite strong for a box.

Now cut off one of the long tops, and then see how flexible it becomes.
This is the same aspect.

Strut braces can help strengthen the box again, by braceing the sides of the vehicle.

Thats one reason Convertables are useually heavier than their roofed counterparts, (All the added strengthening required to stop it scuttleing)

Joe.

[Wombatbomb]

I have also heard that possibly you can get rear strut braces - but I don't know if that is entirely accurate?

You can, but they have little, if any, benefit.

As has been said, a towbar is good for the rear. You can also fit front and rear UR braces which stiffen the chassis.

[t5 stealth]

interesting reading ... 2 things ... why would you jack the car up in the first place ? and what is scuttle lol ... excuse me for daft ? .. but been driving rwd for quite a while now .. this is my first t5 and loving it

Frosty

because some people arnt mechanics,so simple advise can save them time,trouble and an accident,
if they arnt sure .