Post 750024 by stribo on 2014-11-29 17:41:39
Popped down to Cherry's this morning, to collect the parts I was having off his breaker, great journey down and back in the S60R, left at 8.30, arrived home at 13.25, with an hours break half way to sort out bits, and have a bit of a chat, I won't tell you how many miles I covered, as I'd ncriminate myself. ;)
After lunch I set to fitting the 7 seat kit into the V70, everything went in really easily which makes a change, and took about an hour and a half in total, and these are the results of my work:
I did have one issue, the spare wheel won't fit in the well anymore because of the bracket for the buckles:
Is there a smaller space saver that will fit (the current one is 17") if so will it fit over 302 brakes, and will it damage the AWD system seeing as it'll be smaller than the other wheels?
Also does the car now have to be re registered as a 7 seater?
BTW I know they don't match the rest of the interior, but they'll do for now, and if a set of beige ones become available it'll be easy enough to swap them over. :D
Post 750033 by Hound on 2014-11-29 18:22:53
What size space saver is in the C70? Maybe you could swap them over. My silver one has 16" Centaurus wheels so I imagine the space saver is compatible with them, though I haven't measured it. But it looks the same size as the one in my saffy with 18" Triton wheels, so maybe an inch or two doesn't make that much difference after all (despite what my gf says).
Post 750036 by Tomcat on 2014-11-29 18:36:11
Think you need at least a 17" to clear the front brakes Ste, anything else will catch..
Post 750042 by Ettienne on 2014-11-29 18:51:08
Keep the 17 space saver, I think they should fit in boot ok and if worried about awd, put space saver on front if you get a rear flat and move front wheel to the back.
My v70r had 7 seats and 17" space saver.
Post 750043 by Ettienne on 2014-11-29 18:51:44
Maybe deflate it? And have a small pump?
Post 750044 by stribo on 2014-11-29 18:56:15
[QUOTE=Ettienne;750043]Maybe deflate it? And have a small pump?[/QUOTE]
Good thinking mate, we have a 12v compressor. :D
Post 750052 by stribo on 2014-11-29 20:12:18
Can anyone tell me if the logbook needs changing to 7 seats?
Post 750053 by JUDGENINJA on 2014-11-29 20:14:37
[QUOTE=stribo;750052]Can anyone tell me if the logbook needs changing to 7 seats?[/QUOTE]
no I don't think so. those seats are classed as a temporary fitment ...
Post 750054 by oblark on 2014-11-29 20:14:59
:hilarious :hilarious :hilarious No.
Post 750056 by stribo on 2014-11-29 20:52:41
[QUOTE=oblark;750054]:hilarious :hilarious :hilarious No.[/QUOTE]
Better to be safe than sorry :P
Post 750277 by jdavis on 2014-12-01 19:20:21
my 7 seat kit came with a space saver. not sure on size though, think it may be 17"
Post 750309 by Ettienne on 2014-12-01 21:33:36
Mine had a 17 space saver also
Post 750310 by Ettienne on 2014-12-01 21:35:51
My Merc had a 17" collapsible space saver that was inflated when I bought the car.
To get it small enough after letting the air out (they must be vacuumed) I used a ratchet strap around it to pull it in again, worked quite well.
I did have one issue, the spare wheel won't fit in the well anymore because of the bracket for the buckles:
Is there a smaller space saver that will fit (the current one is 17") if so will it fit over 302 brakes, and will it damage the AWD system seeing as it'll be smaller than the other wheels?
Also does the car now have to be re registered as a 7 seater?
BTW I know they don't match the rest of the interior, but they'll do for now, and if a set of beige ones become available it'll be easy enough to swap them over. :D