since having the T5 ive done a few bits, loads more to do!ive lowered it, fitted a better air filter, slight boost increase, blanking plate for chatter,
black grill, exhaust.
Tell me more about the blanking plate for chatter i like the sound of that lol
Looking good.
ill stick a vid up, the plate is about 25 quid, so i made mine myself out of some good quality alloy, took me about 10 mins, and makes a HUGE difference!should said recirc valve blanking plate, sticking a plate under your bonnet will not give yoy chatter lol http://s130.photobucket.com/albums/p276/cossiecrazycarl/?action=view¤t=MOV00001.flv
Nice looking motor! How did you lower it, and how do you find the handling, and ride now?
i brought some lowering springs, but the back end didn't come down enough so i chopped off 2 coils off the back, handles well, but a bit bumpier, but im well used to it now,lol.
oh fitted polybush engine mounts to, forgot to add,lol
[quote=t5_carl;253146]i brought some lowering springs, but the back end didn't come down enough so i chopped off 2 coils off the back, handles well, but a bit bumpier, but im well used to it now,lol.[/quote] What make of springs did you go for?
You have pm mate.
[quote=DuncVolvoTurbo;253150]What make of springs did you go for?[/quote] replied sen;) race dynamics, buddy
Nice mods,great looking car:funkybana How does it handle speed bumps? What's next on the "to do"list? gr,walter
I thought the blanking plate on its own could cause the turbo to stall, is that not the case? Car looks good too, nice stance :)
speed bumps not a problem , its still high enough to get over!lol next on the list, rica, v70 lights and sort out some of the paint problems! as with turbo stall, its a long going debate, my own opinion is running10-15psi does nothing to the turbo, ive run 30psi of cossies for years now and never had a problem!
Looking good Carl and welcome to the chatter club she sounds sweet :)
feels good to be there;)
What's wi the wheels bud? They're not T5..
the chap I got the car off had a AWD as well as this one, he swapped the wheels over so the nice ones are on his other one!!been hunting wheels since i got it!
[quote=t5_carl;253324]the chap I got the car off had a AWD as well as this one, he swapped the wheels over so the nice ones are on his other one!!been hunting wheels since i got it![/quote] Fleabay or Salvo mate..
really want some pegs or titans but even standard will do for now, I need new front tyres so i would rather just replaced the wheels!
Defo Titans.........They really are smart. Mine has the original Columbas in good condition but would love a set of those.....
looks good m8. can u get a anti chatter plate for my missus. would save me a fortune in phone bills.
[quote=fireclown;253333]looks good m8. can u get a anti chatter plate for my missus. would save me a fortune in phone bills.[/quote] Chloroform is cheap.....
The blanking plate u mention, where does it fit? (Pics please) Thanks. J
[quote=fireclown;253333]looks good m8. can u get a anti chatter plate for my missus. would save me a fortune in phone bills.[/quote] lol,will cost!!;) the plate goes on the side of the turbo, its a bit fiddly,but well worth it!:D will get a pic in a bit bud!
fitted some v70 rears, looks million times better, will put some piccys up..
[quote=Johnny5;253337]The blanking plate u mention, where does it fit? (Pics please) Thanks. J[/quote]
Forge motorsport sell them
and they aint cheap for what they are really, i made my own cost me nothing,woo!
[quote=t5_carl;260287]and they aint cheap for what they are really, i made my own cost me nothing,woo![/quote] i don't think there that bad tbh, agree tho if you can make your own for nothing then all the better LINK
Blanking plate is a pig of a job, lie on the floor to get the bottom bolt off :grumpy:
Location..............
[quote=cameron;260312]Blanking plate is a pig of a job, lie on the floor to get the bottom bolt off :grumpy:
Location..............
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Easy job man whats up with you lol
[quote=sen;260314]Easy job man whats up with you lol[/quote] even easier if you fit it with the turbo off, then get someone else to fit the turbo lol
ratchet spanner is your best friend
Indeed it is matey :D Found that out the hard way :grumpy:
i have some 18in pegs for sale, see other thread
Pfft, had my recirc valve off many times. As long as you move all the piping out the way, its a piece of cake.
Bomb Loving the sig :D
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Looking good sir :)