[s-cars] fiats and Passats

[Taka Mizutani]

What's wrong with the 4C system in the Volvo?

You can always go to conventional coilovers- Ohlins, for example.

Taka


On 7/21/06, Erik Addy <erikaddy at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> B5.5 Passat 4mo w/ manual is a top contender for me,
> but I have a few poblems...
>
> 1.8 isn't quite enough motor for me, and the 5spd revs
> pretty high at 70 mph. I suppose you could K04 or
> Stage III it and find a used 6spd from a A4 1.8t. $$$
>
>
> W8 w/ 6spd would be just about perfect except:
> 1)  Not so sure about durability, as I've heard the
> rods are super thin to make the configuration possible
> (I believe synthetic oil was required by VW)
>
> 2) Not very many W8's in US, and no more coming (parts
> availibilty, and price)
>
> 3)  Difficult to service (I've heard the factory
> procedure for replacing O2 sensors requires removing
> the engine!?!
>
> Does anyone have any info to refute the possible less
> than great durability and difficulty to work on?
>
> If subaru only sold a the Spec B legacy in a wagon
> here, or if Volvo would dump the 4C system from the
> V70R, or if the Passat B5.5 had the 3.2L FSI V6....
>
> Erik
>