oh hey, could u lemme know how the ohlins feel? thanks

AWD: not possible. even if u have the means finacially, it's still be near impossible. the delta-link semi-independent suspension simply does not have the same to accomidate have the drive shaft and the accompanying limited slip differentials. if u actually went down and looked at it, u'd understand why. there are two arms connected to each other from one side to the other side of the car. add the sway-bar and u have more bars. volvo actually had to adopt a rear-independent suspension (probably from the s90) to allow the rear wheels to be driven. oh, and the centerline of the undercarriage is occupied by the exhaust/cat converter. if u do....there'd be some major overhaul to provide the proper suspension pickup points. u'r simply gonna have to live with the torque steer inherent in fwd; only car ever to get rid of it is the caddi sts, but probably cause it was so heavy too

as for the sidemarkers, some u.s. cars actually came with those instead of the volvo emblem. most world cars had those too.

Forget about converting a C70 Coupe to AWD. Not only would I say that it's almost impossible (or at least impossible w/o spending ALOT of money, providing you could find anyone who'ld consider doing it (unlikely), if you read a few AWD (XC) threads around here you'll soon discover that Volvos AWD system (prior to the new one that JUST came out in the AWD S60) is not exactly a trouble free or desireable system. Volvos XC AWD system has been known to have several "issues", none very good IMHO.
Few people also really NEED AWD anyway, I surely don't so it's not a good option for many, I'd say.

Now.....the C70, your only main possible problem with owning one will be the doors window regulators as it's a terrible design and very costly when one breaks (and if you own it long enough, at least one WILL break). Thin metal wires rolling through plastic wheels just can't last too long and that's what they used for regulators, great heh? The part is costly and labor to do it right (a royal pain to adjust w/o leaks) is also costly if not warranty.

Hey,

Good luck with the new C70.....sounds nice!

Sorry, I have no info on AWD upgrades. I've got a foot in both worlds now. A RWD 240 wagon and FWD S40. I have no problem with either car in snow, wet weather, etc so I have little interest in AWD at this time. Try driving the C70 in snow. If you like or can live with the handling, don't bother. Sounds like more trouble than it's worth.

Just replaced a four-wheel drive Jeep Wrangler in November with the S40. Frankly, both the 240 and S40 match if not beat the Jeep in snow driving on paved roads. The four-wheel drive gave less slippage starting out and you felt less likely to get stuck but that is not the important issue. Road handling and stopping ability are really what counts when it comes to avoiding problems. For that, I give the old wagon and the S40 better marks than the Jeep. The high center of gravity on the Jeep tended to give terrible oversteer on dry roads much less wet, slick pavement.

My two cents: 4-WD and AWD are very overrated.

MORMIT
1985 245DL 230,000mi "Inga"
2002 S40 3,000mi "Sigfreid"

Congratulations on your "new" purchase. Please post pictures of your car and stuff, I'd like to see pics of your HID and Ohlins.
As far as the AWD conversion, let's just put it this way, anything is possible with a high enough bank account. Realistically, you're better off buying an AWD car.
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Mike H. - 1998 Nautic Blue C70 - minor mods here and there...and HID!!!