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Tires are not covered under warranty, but you may be able to get Volvo to goodwill some of the replacement cost.
The heat causes the bottom of the tire to deform.
This happens if the car sits for a period of time.
Normally, this deformation goes away when the tire heats up.
Sometimes it is so bad that it won't go away.
The tire is no longer round.
Now, if the tires were flat spotted when you bought the car, then your dealer should get you another set of tires.
If this occured after you bought the car, then you will have to replace them yourself.
Unless you can get the tire co to warranty the tires.
I have a 99 C70 Conv, 41k and running great.
The Trans fluid is smelling a bit old and starting to varnish so I am going to change it.
Question is, has anyone been able to locate a filter and pan gasket?
I called Autozone and they can't get them and AllData doesn't even show the filter.
Thanks.
Some cowl shake is normal to the C70 on bad roads.
However, the steering wheel shouldn't shimmy.
If the steering wheel is shimmying, then you have a tire issue.
I've read about the problems with the SC-901 on this and other boards. Ours doesn't play CD-Rs reliably or consistently and, of course, doesn't do MP3 or iPod. I haven't seen a lot of definitive answers about upgrades to this system.
The sticker says "w/Prewired Remote CD capability" Should I be able to find/see where the link for a remote changer is? I can't see anything in the trunk nor the glovebox. If the wiring is there somewhere, does anyone know of a currently available changer that works with the system? Thinking of something that will at least do CD-R if not MP3.
How about a replacement for the head unit? Where is the 4x100 amp? Would I need to replace the amp also if I replaced the head unit? (Not real knowledgable about the whole thing, as you can tell.) Would that kind of screw up the whole system? Has anyone tried a iPod interface? Is there a Navi system that pops up where the dash speaker is? Don't see it leted as an option for the 03.
On other fronts: does the windscreen help a lot, and is there another source besides a dealer? They seem kind of expensive. Are they well made and will last to justify the expense?
Has anyone had any experience with bras for the C70? I didn't see much and then started looking at the 3M film protection. If anyone has any experience with either, I'd be glad to hear it.
Finally, does a front strut tower help alleviate any of the shake? Enough to be worth it?
Thanks for listening. I'm kind of excited about this beautiful car.
The "w/Prewired Remote CD capability" I think means the 6 disc changer can plug right into the head. You'll notice on the unit at the bottom left, buttons for CD-3 and CD-6. Believe you can only use Volvo's although an Alpine may work. The changer goes in the glove box.
No Nav that I'm aware of. I use a Garmin.
The windscreen IS expensive, BUT worth every dollar! Check Ebay, sometime they have them. But be very careful before buying one online. I think for MY02 or 03, Volvo changed the mounting holes in the rear seats. Check whether your car has a round hole, or a slot. The windscreen HAS to match the hole or slot. Some descriptions on Ebay say the screen will fit all C70's but it ain't so. The sloted one won't fit into the round hole and the round peg won't go in the slot. Don't have a clue why Volvo changed it. :confuse: :confuse: Mine has the slots.
Can't help on the bra or strut tower. Not aware of the shake with my MY99 LPT.
There are no factory "upgrades" for the SC-901 radio.
The CD changer typically goes in the left side of the trunk. Alpine made them, but Volvo had a proprietary harness for them. I think Crutchfield may carry an adaptor.
There are aftermarket solutions for the radio, but they involve complete replacement of the entire system. Volvo audio systems were never designed to be mod friendly.
Nav was never an option for the old C70. The car was designed before it was available.
I don't like front end bras, they tend to scratch the paint. We don't use thw 3M film here in the desert as it has a propensity to yellow over time. Moondust is an excellent color for hiding chips and scratches in the paint.
Front strut tower is a must.
Congrats on your new car!
I think the new mounting brackets are less secure than the old ones.
However, you can get either bracket thru the parts dept. They just screw into the car body.
Convertibles aren't known for being quiet, but the C70 is typically the quietest of the bunch.
Obviously, the new car is a quantum leap ahead of the old, but there is little to no availability and since there are no deals on the new car, leases are quite expensive.
I don't think a larger dia. rim will cure vibrations. sometimes tires are hard to balance, or they don't know what they're doing. i would suggest swapping tires to different rims to try to make the balance easier to find. a larger rim will give you a harsher ride and a greater risk for damage from potholes. i think the 17 in 45 series tires are fine. i haven't driven a c70 with 16 in wheels, but they would be cheaper than 18 in wheels generally.
The ONLY way I would buy this car if you love it is if the car had TONS of the original warranty left.
The turning radius on the C70 is terrible. The C70 is a great weekend car. If you really love the car, get it, but be prepared to spend $$$ on it.
I had previously been supplied with the VIN number of the car I am buying and had it with me. I mentioned this to our tour director and the unit was actually in production on the day I was there. Once the vehicle was located we were taken to a separate area where the car was being fined tuned for the alignment of the top mechanism. Pictures were taken of us during the tour and I am waiting for them to be emailed to me.
I cannot say enough about the friendliness of the employees their willingness to share information about the car.
If not, this will prevent the car from starting because the car thinks it is in gear.
This week I had to go to Volvo because I heard a strange rattling in my front driver's side tire and it turned out to be a loose bolt which they fixed. The one thing I noticed is when the top is down, right behind the rear seats, on the boot cover, there are two little circles that seem to be burn marks. They are, I think from the rear defroster being on and then opening the top. The boot cover must press against the heater for the back window defogger. Another convertible owner had the same occurence but her's were less pronounced than mine but she definitely had the same problem. Volvo is working on a fix and will replace the boot cover when they figure it all out. This problem would not deter me in the least from buying a c70 but I would not run the rear defogger and then open the top. Anyone else have this problem?...just curious.
Volvo is working on new pads for that part of the top.
First - does the High Pressure Turbo require premium fuel? I'm hearing that it does not. In fact a salesman at a Volvo dealership told me that they sell all new volvos with a tank of regular fuel.
Second - is the windscreen worth the investment? And how would you describe the effects of the windscreen?
Third - what other questions should I be asking about this car? (common problems with the '01, etc)
Thanks for your help & comments!
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The windscreen, on the other hand, makes a BIG difference. It's pricey....but worth it. It really should be a standard feature and not an option. Sometimes they can be found on Ebay. Just be sure you buy the right one. Around 01/02 Volvo changed the mounting holes in the back seat above the rear lights/speakers from a slot to a hole. I don't remember which year. My 99 has slots. The metal slide on the screen MUST have the proper end. The two are not interchangeable.
Also how did you get your VIN# so early. We are only two weeks away and still haven't received our VIN.
My dealer had emailed me the VIN number before we left in early June for Europe, and I had my laptop with me and wrote down the number before we went into the factory. I asked them as we were given protective clothing and goggles if the VIN number was in their system, and they looked it up in the computer system and told me it was being produced that day.
I've started a new topic for discussing audio questions and solutions here: Volvo C70 Audio/MP3/iPod Questions
You may notice that a few posts have been moved over there to get the topic started.
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The placement is a bit unusual. Reaching to change songs or turn on the backlight for my iPod can be a bit distracting. iPod's come with remotes and this moght be a good application for it. Unfortunately I have not gotten a chance to try but I will soon.
What color c70 do u have?
I've only met one woman that had a '06 c70 in light blue...and that's it. I would love to meet others with one.
I also have the navigation system and the premium sound with the blue-tooth. My blue-tooth was only working in the rear speakers and they have been trying to order the right part to fix this. Do you have the premium sound system and how is the sound through the blue-tooth?
Thanks
My blue-tooth is really clear and it plays through the front speakers also. I do have the premium sound system which sounds great with the top down or up. I like to turn on the subwoofer to give the bass a boost. I have never heard of your particular problem but my dealer has been very responsive to any problems I've encountered so I am sure they will figure it out. Let me know how it goes....