Citroen C5 (2001 - 2008) - 03 2.0 HDi - Comfort spheres

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Mon 16 Jun 2008 13:09
03 2.0 HDi - Comfort spheres - richjenn13
Hi
Anyone had any experience of "Comfort Spheres" on a C5.
I have a 2003 HDi estate, it rides terrible compared to my older Citroens.
IFHS make these spheres, but refuse to reveal specs(!?)

Any hints generally on C5 suspension comfort improvements?

Cheers
richjenn13

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 23/06/2008 at 13:42

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Mon 16 Jun 2008 13:49
Comfort spheres - Collos25
They are exactly the same as normal spheres but with less pressure in them readily available if you search the web they do not make a lot of difference, the three C5s I have owned have all had very good suspension as with the xm we still have .
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Mon 16 Jun 2008 13:51
Comfort spheres - Collos25
www.kolumbus.fi/perhe_pitkanen/xw/spheres.htm
Try this for starters
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Mon 16 Jun 2008 15:12
Comfort spheres - I'm a Pane
C5's had two different suspension set ups, with lower spec models doing without an additional ?2 spheres. Something I didn't realise at the time when I looked at them-I had driven an 'exclusive' which had them and an sx which didn't and the difference was noticable. I actually prefered the sx-it was firmer and seemed less floaty, but certainly was not the 'magic carpet' ride associated with Citroen (which frankly made me feel a little queasy!). Best solution would probably be to look for a high spec model and try it first-if the ride is more to your liking then some form of aftermarket/retrofit to this spec should be possible. If you don't then its probably not worth doing anything apart from accept the C5 as it is.
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Mon 23 Jun 2008 13:25
03 2.0 HDi Joggly ride on C5 - richjenn13
Hi
I've recently bought a 2003 2.0 Hdi LX estate.
The ride is a real disappointment - treats bumps like a Golf - which after years of BX's is a blow!

Anyone had any success in making a C5 ride like a proper Citroen?

I'm looking at "Comfort Spheres", but tech specs of these unobtainable due to unaccountable secrecy on the part of the manufacturer, IFHS.
Any one tried these, and with what success?

Anyone found a specialist who has tweaked things via the suspension computer? - potentially a great idea, but Dealers don't seem to be interested/informed.

Thanks very much to all.
Cheers
richjenn13

{moves to previous question, as related}

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 23/06/2008 at 13:42

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Tue 24 Jun 2008 14:04
03 2.0 HDi Joggly ride on C5 - glowplug
Hi,

You could take a look at this thread for some discussion on the topic -

autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/C5-L/messages/12605?t...1

Steve.
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Fri 14 Aug 2009 23:10
03 2.0 HDi Joggly ride on C5 - bygumlad
does anyone know how to change spheres on here, got to do rear ones on my mates c5 estate
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Sat 15 Aug 2009 00:03
03 2.0 HDi Joggly ride on C5 - mjm
Have a look at

www.frenchcarforum.co.uk

Chapter and verse.
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