When I bought my 855t I posted here about how strange it handled when pushed. Lot's of body roll and while the initial turn-in was quick, the response wasn't linear and I was left sawing at the wheel until I became used to it. Mine is stock with 16" Bridgesone RE730s so it wasn't going to slide but it sure felt like it was going to come around or roll a few times.

The situation you describe could also be due in part to the effects of (minimal assuming it's an auto) front wheel drive engine braking. I don't think there's anything to "fix" on your car and the problems of designing a reliable swaybar for the delta-link rear end have been mentioned. The 850's ride is firm, especially with 16" wheels and lowering the car will likely make if harder. If you can live with that, the lower CG and body roll might suit you.

I have to say I much prefer my '88 745t's cornering manners over my 855t. The 745t is stock with the exception of IPD's front and rear sway bars. They truly transformed the car. Being RWD, the steering is light, being a manual, the engine braking affects the rear of the car, not the front.

If only I had the B5234t's power in the 745t....
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Erwin in Memphis, '88 745t 190,000 miles, '95 855t 92,000 miles

Also make sure the rear alignment (toe in) is right. Even if the car drives straight, the rear settings can really affect handling.

i think what u are experiencing is the oversteer tendency when u either brake or lift off the gas mid-corner... just something the 850 does...

there is only one company i know of that makes sway bars for the 850, and that's ipd. it runs around 300. however, due to the tremendous stress from the placement of the rear sway bar on the delta link suspension by volvo's engineer, they have gone thru 3 designs and all have failed some way or another. they are on their 4th design (i had the #2 brake, on the #3 now). they do offer lifetime warranty, that's the good thing.


if u don't want to go the aftermarket method. u can try a number of bars from volvo. the sport suspension has larger front and rear bars than stock, and if u have a wagon, well there is no rear bar unless it's a t5r or r car. the biggest i believe is from the 2002 c70 coupe. all suspension components are relatively similar, at least, the bars are interchangeable.

Hi Andrew

A little 'roll' is normal, but no where near as much as the 240's.

Check out the front and rear shocks for wear and the from suspension bushes.

Also the front stabilisar bar. A good mechanic with a lift could do this for you.

All the best
Matt
1993 850 120,000 miles