I didn't think to start a project thread for my v70r and that's near completion so waste of time now, but have my new 850r that's seen better days to start one with.
as it was delivered
that black crap all over the bumper is oil form where the car was towed to me and as you can see the state of the colour coding is terrible.
Here is the rear bumper
First job was to fit some v70 clear lenses
Then my old v70r side repeaters went on
from this
to this
next job was to fit some 302mm drilled and grooved brake discs i had in my shed
How it looks at the moment, before side repeaters were fitted
I will get this car back to the standard it should be, i need front and rear bumpers and side skirts,
Gawd the poor thing. ...Moved to projects section...
Coming alone nicely, will look loads better when the bumpers are changed.
Wrecks to riches - Volvo style! ;)
Waw, that's realy pink, do you need new bumpers? can't you just sand/ paint strip the paint off the gray bits?
Color coding doesn't go with every colour and certainly doesn't work on red 850s. Exhaust is different, is it complete exhaust or just the tail pipe?
[quote=LiamT4;427958]Color coding doesn't go with every colour and certainly doesn't work on red 850s. Exhaust is different, is it complete exhaust or just the tail pipe?[/quote] it's just the tailpipe its noiseless and it's crap lol
[quote=claymore;427957]Waw, that's realy pink, do you need new bumpers? can't you just sand/ paint strip the paint off the gray bits?[/quote] what would you recommend? its not as pink just overexposure in the camera
[quote=t5frankie;427960]what would you recommend? its not as pink as the photos make out[/quote] I would try masking off around the gray, and get some paint stripper on it, just try a little bit first to see if it works, looking at it I wouldnt be surprised if you got a good pressure washer at it a lot would just peel off.
[quote=t5frankie;427959]it's just the tailpipe its noiseless and it's crap lol[/quote] Just a bodge job then? One of the best things i ever did to mine was to get that bloody suitcase off, guess it won't be long before you've had it removed on this 850. lol
[quote=claymore;427961]I would try masking off around the gray, and get some paint stripper on it, just try a little bit first to see if it works, looking at it I wouldnt be surprised if you got a good pressure washer at it a lot would just peel off.[/quote] tried to jet wash it off this morning at the local east european car wash but there jets weren't sharp enough
[quote=LiamT4;427965]Just a bodge job then? One of the best things i ever did to mine was to get that bloody suitcase off, guess it won't be long before you've had it removed on this 850. lol[/quote] lol probably not, the missus is already "it's only your work car" lol
[quote=t5frankie;427968]lol probably not, the missus is already "it's only your work car" lol[/quote] need to hear it properly! and its a very cheap mod.
[quote=LiamT4;427970]need to hear it properly! and its a very cheap mod.[/quote] nah mate want a proper cat back for this one
Glad your getting stuck in mate... ;) Do you think you'll keep this one?
Frankie I have an 850 front pipe decatted, it's not pretty but it doesn't leak it was just too noisy for the motorway, yours if you want it??
[quote=Nealevo;427982]Frankie I have an 850 front pipe decatted, it's not pretty but it doesn't leak it was just too noisy for the motorway, yours if you want it??[/quote] Thanks for the offer but this is my everyday car so want it to be reasonably quiet just want a cat back.
[quote=The Flying Moose;427977]Glad your getting stuck in mate... ;) Do you think you'll keep this one?[/quote] Well just took my over Volvo to its hiding place for the winter and my omega will be gone today so its all I've got left to drive so will be keeping it.
spent some time on the car today first dying the leather on the seats to hide those white cracks and to freshen up the old interior
next job was to take my heat gun and scraper to them shoddy bumpers, i may be able to sand them down, if not still will buy some more, it only took a couple of hours
So much better
that dose look much better make the red look red'er. is that an engine burried in your garden?lol in the last pic.
See what you mean about the exhaust frankie. lol Interior looks decent though and the black grill goes pretty well on red.
[quote=Shadow;428001]that dose look much better make the red look red'er. is that an engine burried in your garden?lol in the last pic.[/quote] no lol its a cam cover off a vectra that i found on my omega lol so i changed both cam covers and gaskets on the big v6
just the side strips and mudguards to do then will look so much better, the bloke wants shooting who took an aerosol to an 850r
[quote=t5frankie;427997]next job was to take my heat gun and scraper to them shoddy bumpers, up close they are a bit scruffy due to the scraper marks, i may be able to sand them down, if not still will buy some more, it only took a couple of hours
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Looks loads better.
Frankie, can you point me in the right direction for some decent leather dye? Yours seems to have done the trick nicely. Have to agree on the general consensus, looks loads better "back to black" lol
[quote=The Flying Moose;428025]Frankie, can you point me in the right direction for some decent leather dye? Yours seems to have done the trick nicely. Have to agree on the general consensus, looks loads better "back to black" lol[/quote] you mean faded grey? lol
Hi Frankie This motor will look sweet once it done! I have the front and rear bumpers (gtey 427) if you want them and also side skirts and maybe have a longlife catback exhaust in a few weeks time. The exhaust is less than 2 years old and i have the receipt of over £300 for it, it is not loud its more of a low growl, ideal for a daily runner..... Either way, good luck with the motor and will be an intresting read....will watch the project.....if i can help, will do Cheers
[quote=t5frankie;428028]you mean faded grey? lol[/quote] Yeah haha! Now spill the beans what interior dye to I need?
thanks for the offer but i need red bumpers lol i'll let you know about the strips as someone is supposed to be sending me some (he has disappeared) exhaust will be after xmas for me mate
[quote=The Flying Moose;428043]Yeah haha! Now spill the beans what interior dye to I need?[/quote] its a dye ive used on 5 cars now and still have 3/4's left its called Buffalo colour restoration balm i got it from ebay less than a tenner i think
no worries,....here if i can help ya!
[quote=The Flying Moose;428043]Yeah haha! Now spill the beans what interior dye to I need?[/quote] this is the stuff mate http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEATHER-COLOUR-RESTORING-REPAIR-BALM-CAR-SOFAS-/130514180945?pt=UK_Home_Garden_LivingRoom_Sofas_UK&hash=item1e63405b51#ht_4034wt_1080
[quote=t5frankie;428063]this is the stuff mate http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEATHER-COLOUR-RESTORING-REPAIR-BALM-CAR-SOFAS-/130514180945?pt=UK_Home_Garden_LivingRoom_Sofas_UK&hash=item1e63405b51#ht_4034wt_1080[/quote] Cheers Frankie, stupid question though... is it black or dark grey that I need?
[quote=The Flying Moose;428161]Cheers Frankie, stupid question though... is it black or dark grey that I need?[/quote] dark grey mate
Thats Looking sweet Frankie, Well done mate cant wait to see it finished
[quote=t5frankie;427994]spent some time on the car today first dying the leather on the seats to hide those white cracks and to freshen up the old interior
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Interior is looking very presentable, top job :)
Do you carry a passenger in the rear at all times to assist you with applying the handbrake though?
[quote=t5frankie;427997]next job was to take my heat gun and scraper to them shoddy bumpers, up close they are a bit scruffy due to the scraper marks, i may be able to sand them down, if not still will buy some more, it only took a couple of hours
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It's already looking MILES and MILES better, looks like shes been saved :)
Although whoever fitted those wheel weights wants shooting!
Frankie - if you bring it to me for a weekend before next May - I may have a go at detailing it. Bear in mind that I will ask for a contribution towards things like claybar & polishing pads.
Hi frankie where did you pic it up from? Looks like the one that was on eBay near me in hampshire.
[quote=dalhousie2008;428496]Hi frankie where did you pic it up from? Looks like the one that was on eBay near me in hampshire.[/quote] thats the one mate
[quote=AndysR;428451]Interior is looking very presentable, top job :) Do you carry a passenger in the rear at all times to assist you with applying the handbrake though? It's already looking MILES and MILES better, looks like shes been saved :) Although whoever fitted those wheel weights wants shooting![/quote] you notice the minute details andy lol
[quote=Wobbly Dave;428493]Frankie - if you bring it to me for a weekend before next May - I may have a go at detailing it. Bear in mind that I will ask for a contribution towards things like claybar & polishing pads.[/quote] no problem davey boy
I bid against you then lol, only thing that put me off was the mileage, I brought a 850r with 130k from near qady, I'll have to start a project link but busy with the house at the mo. Mines a bit of a mixed bag, very smokey from cold,but drives fine, not 100% what it is, I can see pcv is blocked, but other than that I'm thinking turbo seals or valve stems or rings. I'll comp test rings and do pcv and replace turbo, hopefully not valve stems, but I won't start until new year. Not even sure of specs, previous owner didn't know anything, I know fully adjustable konis, struct braces and boost gauge goes well off the White, so well have to see. I'll watch your build
[quote=dalhousie2008;428511]I bid against you then lol, only thing that put me off was the mileage, I brought a 850r with 130k from near qady, I'll have to start a project link but busy with the house at the mo. Mines a bit of a mixed bag, very smokey from cold,but drives fine, not 100% what it is, I can see pcv is blocked, but other than that I'm thinking turbo seals or valve stems or rings. I'll comp test rings and do pcv and replace turbo, hopefully not valve stems, but I won't start until new year. Not even sure of specs, previous owner didn't know anything, I know fully adjustable konis, struct braces and boost gauge goes well off the White, so well have to see. I'll watch your build[/quote] well mine don't have any problems at all mate, engine is sweet with no smoke at all, mileage ain't an issue with t5's my saffy is on 208000 and is near mint
[quote=Wobbly Dave;428493]Frankie - if you bring it to me for a weekend before next May - I may have a go at detailing it. Bear in mind that I will ask for a contribution towards things like claybar & polishing pads.[/quote] Do you fancy two to do Dave? ;)
flying moose you selling a 850r!!!!!!
[quote=bigrotch;428655]flying moose you selling a 850r!!!!!![/quote] Eh? No way man! I just want the best detailer on VPCUK to rub his special resin all over it... ;)
[quote=bigrotch;428655]flying moose you selling a 850r!!!!!![/quote] sent u a pm mate?
[quote=The Flying Moose;428649]Do you fancy two to do Dave? ;)[/quote] I'd do which ever turns up first. You have till May 2012 - I get bored easily.
[quote=Wobbly Dave;428877]I'd do which ever turns up first. You have till May 2012 - I get bored easily.[/quote] Im on my way now... :)
[quote=The Flying Moose;428660]I just want the best detailer on VPCUK to rub his special resin all over it... ;)[/quote] After his new thread I think WD is all out of 'special resin' :D:D:D
[quote=bomb192uk;428985]After his new thread I think WD is all out of 'special resin' :D:D:D[/quote] Quality mate!
got my new forge unos yesterday and fitted it today, got to road test it tomorrow and turn it up to the max 14 psi (wow lol ), why can't i just leave my dailys as they are?
[quote=bomb192uk;428985]After his new thread I think WD is all out of 'special resin' :D:D:D[/quote] I'm glad I'm reading that comment now, and not last night, comments like that would keep anybody awake! :P
[quote=t5frankie;429911]got my new forge unos yesterday and fitted it today, got to road test it tomorrow and turn it up to the max 14 psi (wow lol ), why can't i just leave my dailys as they are?[/quote] Did it end up in an oily mess, Or is all still well?
[quote=AndysR;430169]Did it end up in an oily mess, Or is all still well?[/quote] Funny you should say that, I did have an oily mess as I did a full oil change today with Volvo filter with fully synthetic castrol.
[quote=t5frankie;430262]Funny you should say that, I did have an oily mess as I did a full oil change today with Volvo filter with fully synthetic castrol.[/quote] Fully Synthetic in a 200K plus car... your brave ;) Did you know Volvo actually reccommend Semi Synthetic oil? How is the car running? When you break it let me know so I can buy the box and gear knob lol
[quote=t5frankie;430262]Funny you should say that, I did have an oily mess as I did a full oil change today with Volvo filter with fully synthetic castrol.[/quote] lol, well at least it wasn't an expensive oily mess..
[quote=The Flying Moose;430271]Fully Synthetic in a 200K plus car... your brave ;) Did you know Volvo actually reccommend Semi Synthetic oil? How is the car running? When you break it let me know so I can buy the box and gear knob lol[/quote] you run the very best oil you can affordable for the best protection mate, and the car runs sweet as a nut yours will break first lol
dechavved my engine bay today and give it a spruce up after the oil change
from this
to this
[quote=t5frankie;430309]you run the very best oil you can affordable for the best protection mate, and the car runs sweet as a nut yours will break first lol[/quote] Couldnt dissagree on oil quality mate, with you 100%. As for my car breaking... not a chance, its a Volvo lol
[quote=The Flying Moose;430318]Couldnt dissagree on oil quality mate, with you 100%. As for my car breaking... not a chance, its a Volvo lol[/quote] ive had 10 t5'/R's now and not one engine has ever gone on me, even when it was knocking at that avon meet i still won that trophy lol with a 14.7, can't beat 'em
Engine bay looks better with the red cover removed. Can you not paint the throttle cover black and refit it? I hate the look without one..
[quote=AndysR;430322]Engine bay looks better with the red cover removed. Can you not paint the throttle cover black and refit it? I hate the look without one..[/quote] not a chance mate hate them lol , i prefer to see the mechanicals, may take the cambelt covers off like my old cossie
[quote=t5frankie;430324]not a chance mate hate them lol , i prefer to see the mechanicals, may take the cam belt covers off like my old cossie[/quote] Edited to read what I think you meant to say.. lol ;) Missing covers is not a good look, perhaps you could cut out the covers to show the pulleys like Smithy has done with his 138hp 940 ;)
[quote=AndysR;430327]Edited to read what I think you meant to say.. lol ;) Missing covers is not a good look, perhaps you could cut out the covers to show the pulleys like Smithy has done with his 138hp 940 ;)[/quote] Andy you give smithy more credit than he is due... its 136bhp! Possibly 137 now though.
[quote=AndysR;430327]Edited to read what I think you meant to say.. lol ;) Missing covers is not a good look, perhaps you could cut out the covers to show the pulleys like Smithy has done with his 138hp 940 ;)[/quote] yeah but you like things looking original mate, if i don't tinker i will sell lol, thanks for the edit lol
[quote=The Flying Moose;430328]Andy you give smithy more credit than he is due... its 136bhp! Possibly 137 now though.[/quote] More credit than due no not really.. well you've got to take into consideration the exhaust and air filter he's fitted so that must have made an improvement over standard surely?
[quote=t5frankie;430329]yeah but you like things looking original mate, if i don't tinker i will sell lol, thanks for the edit lol[/quote] True, but then you still sell them anyway so what's your real excuse..? lol
[quote=AndysR;430339]True, but then you still sell them anyway so what's your real excuse..? lol[/quote] i have a problem lol
[quote=t5frankie;430342]i have a problem lol[/quote] PMFSL... and I actually really did! Can I quote that in my sig.... lol
[quote=AndysR;430346]PMFSL... and I actually really did! Can I quote that in my sig.... lol[/quote] feel free it's the truth i can't keep off ebay and autotrader lol
i just got my spotify working through my car stereo been blasting some online dubstep through the amp and sub that i put in the car sounds awesome lol
[quote=t5frankie;430315]dechavved my engine bay today and give it a spruce up after the oil change
from this
to this
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Looks loads better, how about painting the ecu box lid back to black??
[quote=Jim S70R;430454]Looks loads better, how about painting the ecu box lid back to black??[/quote]
might as well just get a black one
car as it is today after a good clean up
