Xantia Comfort Spheres
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Xantia Comfort Spheres
Anyone running some?, going to change the ones on Auto as they are tired and I want as smooth a ride as possible!
A few of the BX guys have them and rave about them.
A few of the BX guys have them and rave about them.
1994 XANTIA 1.8i SX 132k, From new, Slumbering
1991 BX TZD Turbo, 192k Batttered/Awaiting Resto
1991 BX 19TZi Auto 93k Factory A/C
1991 BX 16 TGS Athena (project), mechanically sorted just a bit scruffy!
1985 BX 19GT 57k beige wonder
1991 BX TZD Turbo, 192k Batttered/Awaiting Resto
1991 BX 19TZi Auto 93k Factory A/C
1991 BX 16 TGS Athena (project), mechanically sorted just a bit scruffy!
1985 BX 19GT 57k beige wonder
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Re: Xantia Comfort Spheres
Never tried them myself, but from what i read they bring the BX levels of boatiness to the xantia. Probably only worth it on a non hydractive.
Stu
Cars
1995 Xantia 1.9TD SX in (faded) Red
2003 Fiesta 1.4 Zetec in GREEEEEEEN
2001 206 1.9 LX
2001 Saxo VTR
1999 Saxo 1.1 East coast
1999 Punto
1996 306 1.8 XN Auto
1996 Fiesta 1.3
Cars
1995 Xantia 1.9TD SX in (faded) Red
2003 Fiesta 1.4 Zetec in GREEEEEEEN
2001 206 1.9 LX
2001 Saxo VTR
1999 Saxo 1.1 East coast
1999 Punto
1996 306 1.8 XN Auto
1996 Fiesta 1.3
Re: Xantia Comfort Spheres
Hi
Same question here. Just bought a nonhydractive xantia HDI diesel with flat spheres and I would like to order new spheres. Are those comfort spheres still available. I can not find them on aepdirect.com.
Raul
Same question here. Just bought a nonhydractive xantia HDI diesel with flat spheres and I would like to order new spheres. Are those comfort spheres still available. I can not find them on aepdirect.com.
Raul
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Citroen xantia 1,9 td estate 1996
Citroen Xantia 2.0 hdi 90 2000
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Re: Xantia Comfort Spheres
Only available as a full set from sphere shop unfortunately
Stu
Cars
1995 Xantia 1.9TD SX in (faded) Red
2003 Fiesta 1.4 Zetec in GREEEEEEEN
2001 206 1.9 LX
2001 Saxo VTR
1999 Saxo 1.1 East coast
1999 Punto
1996 306 1.8 XN Auto
1996 Fiesta 1.3
Cars
1995 Xantia 1.9TD SX in (faded) Red
2003 Fiesta 1.4 Zetec in GREEEEEEEN
2001 206 1.9 LX
2001 Saxo VTR
1999 Saxo 1.1 East coast
1999 Punto
1996 306 1.8 XN Auto
1996 Fiesta 1.3
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Re: Xantia Comfort Spheres
I have a 2000 2.0hdi how can I tell if it has hydractive suspension, its a 90hp model, many thanks.
Re: Xantia Comfort Spheres
They didn't make any 90bhp Xantia with Hydractive suspension, so yours won't have it. I'd simply give the height correctors and arms a proper clean, and fit standard spheres. The ride in the last Xantia thus equipped I went in a couple of months ago was absolutely excellent.
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Re: Xantia Comfort Spheres
Does it have a button in front of the height lever?
Stu
Cars
1995 Xantia 1.9TD SX in (faded) Red
2003 Fiesta 1.4 Zetec in GREEEEEEEN
2001 206 1.9 LX
2001 Saxo VTR
1999 Saxo 1.1 East coast
1999 Punto
1996 306 1.8 XN Auto
1996 Fiesta 1.3
Cars
1995 Xantia 1.9TD SX in (faded) Red
2003 Fiesta 1.4 Zetec in GREEEEEEEN
2001 206 1.9 LX
2001 Saxo VTR
1999 Saxo 1.1 East coast
1999 Punto
1996 306 1.8 XN Auto
1996 Fiesta 1.3
Re: Xantia Comfort Spheres
Order placed! http://www.sphere-shop.co.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
1994 XANTIA 1.8i SX 132k, From new, Slumbering
1991 BX TZD Turbo, 192k Batttered/Awaiting Resto
1991 BX 19TZi Auto 93k Factory A/C
1991 BX 16 TGS Athena (project), mechanically sorted just a bit scruffy!
1985 BX 19GT 57k beige wonder
1991 BX TZD Turbo, 192k Batttered/Awaiting Resto
1991 BX 19TZi Auto 93k Factory A/C
1991 BX 16 TGS Athena (project), mechanically sorted just a bit scruffy!
1985 BX 19GT 57k beige wonder
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Re: Xantia Comfort Spheres
I always used comfort spheres on my XMs. If you want a really soft ride fit a set of accumulator spheres.
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Re: Xantia Comfort Spheres
Tim,
It's a bit late if you've placed your order, but I was going to say...I had great results by fitting the spheres that were intended for an early 1.6i or 1.9d Xantia (70bar front and 40bar rear) to a 2.0i auto (same as your recent acquisition) which should have had 55 bar front and 30bar rears. The car floated beautifully, absorbed all the bumps, all perfectly controlled, amazing comfort, the car was never going to be raced or anything, so the extra bit of roll didn't matter.
I just had a look at The Sphere Shop website and they list the early 70 & 40 bar spheres, but interesting they don't show the pressures of the comfort spheres.
Let us all know your thoughts once fitted, I'm keen to see how the comfort spheres behave.
It's a bit late if you've placed your order, but I was going to say...I had great results by fitting the spheres that were intended for an early 1.6i or 1.9d Xantia (70bar front and 40bar rear) to a 2.0i auto (same as your recent acquisition) which should have had 55 bar front and 30bar rears. The car floated beautifully, absorbed all the bumps, all perfectly controlled, amazing comfort, the car was never going to be raced or anything, so the extra bit of roll didn't matter.
I just had a look at The Sphere Shop website and they list the early 70 & 40 bar spheres, but interesting they don't show the pressures of the comfort spheres.
Let us all know your thoughts once fitted, I'm keen to see how the comfort spheres behave.
Shaun
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DS 23 Pallas - 1975
GSA Pallas C-Matic - 1982
C3 Pluriel - 2009
C6 3.0 HDi Exclusive - 2010
SM 3.0 - 1972
DS 23 Pallas - 1975
GSA Pallas C-Matic - 1982
C3 Pluriel - 2009
Re: Xantia Comfort Spheres
I will do, the current ones are all shot!
1994 XANTIA 1.8i SX 132k, From new, Slumbering
1991 BX TZD Turbo, 192k Batttered/Awaiting Resto
1991 BX 19TZi Auto 93k Factory A/C
1991 BX 16 TGS Athena (project), mechanically sorted just a bit scruffy!
1985 BX 19GT 57k beige wonder
1991 BX TZD Turbo, 192k Batttered/Awaiting Resto
1991 BX 19TZi Auto 93k Factory A/C
1991 BX 16 TGS Athena (project), mechanically sorted just a bit scruffy!
1985 BX 19GT 57k beige wonder
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Re: Xantia Comfort Spheres
Likewise very interested to hear how this goes. Comfort is my main target with Gabriel, and I know the rear spheres are past it. Fronts are okay but bought used so an unknown quantity.
Full comfort set may be on the cards in a couple of months...
Full comfort set may be on the cards in a couple of months...
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06 Peugeot Partner Escapade 1.6HDi, 88 Renault 25 Monaco, 85 Sinclair C5, 84 Trabant 601S, 75 Rover 3500, 73 AC Model 70.
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Re: Xantia Comfort Spheres
From another forum:Well, after much pondering I decided to bite the bullet and purchase a set of "comfort spheres" for my Xantia SX. The purchase was made from Citropart in Germany, with the price per sphere being 34 Euro. The total cost for four spheres plus postage was 186 Euro
These spheres are made by I.F.H.S. of Belgium, are TuV-approved, and have a two year warranty. Nominal sphere pressures are higher than that of standard spheres - 70 BAR for the front, and 40 BAR for the rear. In turn, the sphere orifices appear larger than that of standard spheres - to allow softer damping to occur.
First impressions are a slightly softer, more floating ride, with little apparent impact on steering or handling sharpness. I think it may prove to be an agreeable option for those who regard the non-hydractive SX as having too firm a ride for a car with hydropneumatic suspension.
So it seems that the pressures of comfort spheres are the same as early 1,6 and 1.9d. I am going to choose between 70/40 comfort vs 70/40 standard. Pretty sure I am not going to buy 55/30. Waiting for the feedback from tim leech.
These spheres are made by I.F.H.S. of Belgium, are TuV-approved, and have a two year warranty. Nominal sphere pressures are higher than that of standard spheres - 70 BAR for the front, and 40 BAR for the rear. In turn, the sphere orifices appear larger than that of standard spheres - to allow softer damping to occur.
First impressions are a slightly softer, more floating ride, with little apparent impact on steering or handling sharpness. I think it may prove to be an agreeable option for those who regard the non-hydractive SX as having too firm a ride for a car with hydropneumatic suspension.
So it seems that the pressures of comfort spheres are the same as early 1,6 and 1.9d. I am going to choose between 70/40 comfort vs 70/40 standard. Pretty sure I am not going to buy 55/30. Waiting for the feedback from tim leech.
Citroen gsa 1299 , 1982
Citroen gs 1,2 pallas 1977
Citroen xantia 1,9 td estate 1996
Citroen Xantia 2.0 hdi 90 2000
Citroen gs 1,2 pallas 1977
Citroen xantia 1,9 td estate 1996
Citroen Xantia 2.0 hdi 90 2000
Re: Xantia Comfort Spheres
1994 XANTIA 1.8i SX 132k, From new, Slumbering
1991 BX TZD Turbo, 192k Batttered/Awaiting Resto
1991 BX 19TZi Auto 93k Factory A/C
1991 BX 16 TGS Athena (project), mechanically sorted just a bit scruffy!
1985 BX 19GT 57k beige wonder
1991 BX TZD Turbo, 192k Batttered/Awaiting Resto
1991 BX 19TZi Auto 93k Factory A/C
1991 BX 16 TGS Athena (project), mechanically sorted just a bit scruffy!
1985 BX 19GT 57k beige wonder
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Re: Xantia Comfort Spheres
That is quite sickeningly shiny...
Current fleet:
06 Peugeot Partner Escapade 1.6HDi, 88 Renault 25 Monaco, 85 Sinclair C5, 84 Trabant 601S, 75 Rover 3500, 73 AC Model 70.
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