hi everybody, im a newbie here and and currently driving a 1999 c70 t5 gt convertable,im from bristol and have joined your forum as it is a goldmine of information and help..im in need of some advice on lowering my car,remapping info.. and looking for some new wheels to set it off nicely,...i will search the forum for the answers to my lowering options but would be gratfefull for any advice in advance.:B_newbie:
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Welcome to the forum, pics would be good. ;)
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Welcome to this forum ,a lot of useful information gained on this forum good bunch of people.Peter
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Welcome, good to have another rag top owner around :)
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Look for the chassis brace underneath - if it doesn't have one fitted as standard & strut brace too. The ragtops loose a lot of stiffness when they chop the roof off & are renowned for skuttle shake when you start to push them. For that reason I'd be inclined to keep the suspension fairly soft & go no larger than 17 inch wheels. :welcome: That said I have only been out in 1 ragtop.
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thanks wobbly dave...do you not think it wise to lower it then ..its just that the rear seems to sit up in the air a bit,i was going to lower it and find some 18 wheels to set it of a bit..and add the strut brace also..thanks again for the advice.
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The subframe brace should already be bolted on [ATTACH=CONFIG]25479[/ATTACH] I'd look to borrow some 18s before investing - just see how it rides. Ride quality is a very personal thing so you might like it. I love my eibach springs & they have flattened Betsy out a treat but I know scuttle shake can be an issue on the ragtops - just so long as you know that when you push it hard the back end may feel even more skittish, due to the flex in the floorpan & lack of roof. The genuine volvo strut brace is widely found - look on partsforvolvosonline - costs about 70 quid new - this is my engine bay with the brace fitted. Pay no notice to the big filter thing.
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;716780]The subframe brace should already be bolted on [ATTACH=CONFIG]25479[/ATTACH] I'd look to borrow some 18s before investing - just see how it rides. Ride quality is a very personal thing so you might like it. I love my eibach springs & they have flattened Betsy out a treat but I know scuttle shake can be an issue on the ragtops - just so long as you know that when you push it hard the back end may feel even more skittish, due to the flex in the floorpan & lack of roof. The genuine volvo strut brace is widely found - look on partsforvolvosonline - costs about 70 quid new - this is my engine bay with the brace fitted. Pay no notice to the big filter thing.[/QUOTE] There's also extra bracing on the front subframe under the engine.
Welcome, I myself have only been on here a few days and have had some really good advice, they also are a nice bunch here!!! (don't tell them I said that though)