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Post 498589 by Brett855tdi on 2012-05-14 23:17:46
Today is a day that i fulfilled a dream and bought a T5!
i was sceptical about the car to start with, i didnt like the way it was advertised and at first wasnt to keen on the eastern guy that was selling it.
The first thing i noticed about it was the paint work on the rear quarters was terrible! he said "it will mop out" i said "you recon" i later found what i think it the suspect in the boot (a piece of 1200g W&D) but he said the car was like that when he got it.... i dont think so, this get me abit angry as he didnt say much of it on the phone.
when i met the guy he was actually quite sound, he then started her up from cold, ive never heard something so sweet!
he then said let if warm up for abit and we will take it for a run, cant thrash it cold (this earned big brownie points with me) and to be fair his M5 the older v8 he had swapped to from the volvo was a real stunner.
I took the car round the block a few times and gave it a boot full on a small stretch i found, was all good and it does seem mechanically mint, no smoke no rattle or knocks etc etc i gave him just over 700 quid for it and left, been driving it all night hasn't missed a beat.
i want more power already, i know its quick, but i want it proper quick,
i need to sort out a few niggles first, get them out of the way
radio sc900 cd doesn't work error 2
needs a new inner drivers door handle and window switches (in cream)
new top mount
seats don't fold forward
change the wood inside for something else or will wrap or paint them
and was thinking about a cheap diy black spray job
try and find a recirc blank plate (maybe make one?)
i will get some pics up tomorrow... the start of the next project
Post 498595 by Wobbly Dave on 2012-05-15 00:17:39
Can help with the top mount.
Post 498624 by Brett855tdi on 2012-05-15 08:44:50
Im thinking of a powerflex one, i like it on the derv so will do one again i think
Post 498626 by bubba_1986 on 2012-05-15 08:48:23
The one we have for sale is the uprated volvo one, Will take pics and add to our thread later
Post 498974 by Wobbly Dave on 2012-05-16 01:57:38
Mines done perfectly well with the uprated volvo one.
The cruciform rubber does not wear out as it is always under compression.
Post 499177 by Brett855tdi on 2012-05-16 16:57:23
[quote=Wobbly Dave;498974]Mines done perfectly well with the uprated volvo one.
The cruciform rubber does not wear out as it is always under compression.[/quote]
How much do u guys want for it, if its cheap i will give it a go
Post 499190 by Wobbly Dave on 2012-05-16 17:08:35
20 quid exc. postage?
Post 499221 by Brett855tdi on 2012-05-16 17:31:55
[quote=Wobbly Dave;499190]20 quid exc. postage?[/quote]
is that the complete bulk head to engine 36mm and 50mm?
i only really need a 50mm bush
Post 499223 by Wobbly Dave on 2012-05-16 17:33:50
That's a complete replacement for the round one.
Post 499233 by t5 pete on 2012-05-16 17:39:48
are you meaning the purple one is the one your after or the later yellow on which bolts to the bulk head
Post 499495 by Brett855tdi on 2012-05-16 23:50:37
[quote=Wobbly Dave;499223]That's a complete replacement for the round one.[/quote]
Ah as in the whole later ME7 unit with the square bigger bush?
if so is this a better upgrade than using the older style mount with a round powerflex bush?
yes pete i was thinking of the purple one, like i used on my tdi and yourself.
Post 499501 by bubba_1986 on 2012-05-17 00:11:39
Yep bigger square bush mate
It is off and ready to go, we can send if asap if you require
Cheers
Post 499511 by Brett855tdi on 2012-05-17 01:47:21
Cheers bubba will give it a go... would it be possible to exchange it for cash with wobbly? save on postage as hes local...
Post 499542 by bubba_1986 on 2012-05-17 08:19:24
Yeah that will be fine. If u want to pop over today would be good ? We are going to hlm in afternoon though will be back in evening. Can always leave part with Ellen.
Post 499578 by Brett855tdi on 2012-05-17 10:36:23
cheers again, could we sort this next week when i have the available funds?
Post 499616 by andybrown on 2012-05-17 12:58:00
Can you do a video of the exhaust and maybe some pics of the exhaust underneath please?
Post 499620 by Brett855tdi on 2012-05-17 13:08:17
[quote=andybrown;499616]Can you do a video of the exhaust and maybe some pics of the exhaust underneath please?[/quote]
I can do yes, the pipe is straight through catback and sounds awsome!
He said it was all powerflow, but when i got it on the ramp about 2ft of it at the end was.... the rest of it is just mild steel, and does not look great but works fine. i can sort a video out i think (will have to use a long poking device or something)
Post 500391 by Hoppsym on 2012-05-18 23:04:00
Is this off gum tree?
Post 500481 by Brett855tdi on 2012-05-19 10:05:33
[quote=Hoppsym;500391]Is this off gum tree?[/quote]
yes ideeed
Post 502429 by Brett855tdi on 2012-05-23 20:53:35
I was looking into a short throw shift kit... couldn't find one on eBay, but did else where.
I found a kit being sold for $60 looking closer at the picture of the kit i thought... im not paying $60 for that, Im going down my workshop to make one :)
after 45 mins this is what i came up with:
Works real well, just a little stiff on the change now for my liking, but i shall try it for a bit maybe give a bit more throw back.
I moved the position of the gear knob moving it further back in the car... cuz of my long legs the shifter was a real stretch away.
However it only cost me 45 mins :D
Post 503145 by V70 Graham on 2012-05-25 16:31:29
Very nice, comes up well.
Post 503384 by Wobbly Dave on 2012-05-26 00:31:34
good to see you today.
Post 503432 by Brett855tdi on 2012-05-26 10:31:01
[quote=Wobbly Dave;503384]good to see you today.[/quote]
Pleasure was all mine Wobbly!
The way your C goes round them bends put a huge grin on my face lol
So.. thanks again for the trip out, and the strut brace is a massive improvement!
Post 506808 by Brett855tdi on 2012-06-03 19:03:51
Ive been having a few troubles... It has what maybe a missfire or a hesitation, there is a sort of pattern in when i get the studder.
warm at idle quite rare but about 10 times now, lasts around a second or two, seems like its running on 4,
and re-engaging the throttle at lower revs.
I think the pcv system is shot, im sure its leaking town the back of the block as the turbo return seems fine, also it does smoke a bit with the dipstick out.
Earlier today i left it idaling on a forward slope... once i started reving it to move it, i got some blue smoke front the back... this is the first time this has happened.
could i rework the pcv system with the tubing i have? budget is low at the moment so looking for a DIY fix
Post 506892 by Greg on 2012-06-03 21:03:37
hi has anyone got lowering springs for sale for c70 t5 around 30mm would be good and im also intrested in wheels spacers and maybe some other performance parts thanks
Post 506948 by Brett855tdi on 2012-06-03 22:33:43
Cheers Greg very helpful
Post 525922 by HAMPTON on 2012-07-20 16:33:00
nice, my reg number nearly same as yours (r483awl)
Post 536192 by k9plums on 2012-09-11 11:21:57
Come on Bertram, I want to see more.
Post 570218 by Brett855tdi on 2013-02-06 12:29:38
[ATTACH=CONFIG]20149[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]20150[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]20151[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]20152[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]20153[/ATTACH]
Hi there peeps!
Been a while!
thought i should give an update and get back into the club!
The poor girl was crashed into by a nutty taxi driver that thought he could do 20mph on black ice and still get past me.... didnt happen
Ive fixed her up, broken front panel light bumper the lot....
Mods:
New K&N filter
70R front bumper
Decat
upped boost (mbc)
Mods to come:
Currently fitting Nitrous oxide
Waiting on coil overs (end of week i hope)
going for Rica in the next few weeks
Rose jointed adjustable drop links
Purple alloy wheel nuts with high tensile custom converter studs (studs being done at local machine shop as i type)
25mm wheel spacers all round.
Currently needing a donor head as my stem seals arnt good.
eeerrm more updates to come!
Post 570220 by Brett855tdi on 2013-02-06 12:31:19
[QUOTE=k9plums;536192]Come on Bertram, I want to see more.[/QUOTE]
There you go bird!
Post 570222 by Wobbly Dave on 2013-02-06 12:34:43
I'll pray for your head gasket. LOL
Post 570223 by Brett855tdi on 2013-02-06 12:35:24
[ATTACH=CONFIG]20154[/ATTACH]
oh yes the new gauge
Post 570226 by Brett855tdi on 2013-02-06 12:44:28
Am i going hard on my gasket Dave? lol
With the head needing to be done its gunna have to be changed soon anyway.
Post 570230 by Wobbly Dave on 2013-02-06 12:58:33
Depends how you are going to graduate the NOS injection.
Post 570232 by Brett855tdi on 2013-02-06 13:05:00
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;570230]Depends how you are going to graduate the NOS injection.[/QUOTE]
Its going to be a standard sort of setup, single NX shark fogger with 50hp jets to start.
Then i will probably have to be thinking of rods for anymore, WON say even with a 50hp setup with a standard IC the volvo's gain more like 60-65hp, obviously i need to step carefully with this mod... so nothing explodes lol.
However they also say that as the nos has such a chilling effect its a lot safer than people think.
Post 570248 by BIG G on 2013-02-06 14:10:58
Nice motor matey, good luck with all the mods and trust me u will enjoy the rica remap.
Post 570261 by stribo on 2013-02-06 15:01:21
Glad you got it sorted after the accident, it's looking really good mate. The boost guage loks like the same as mine, but I mounted mine in a different place:
Post 570276 by Wobbly Dave on 2013-02-06 16:01:45
[QUOTE=Brett855tdi;570232]Its going to be a standard sort of setup, single NX shark fogger with 50hp jets to start.
Then i will probably have to be thinking of rods for anymore, WON say even with a 50hp setup with a standard IC the volvo's gain more like 60-65hp, obviously i need to step carefully with this mod... so nothing explodes lol.
However they also say that as the nos has such a chilling effect its a lot safer than people think.[/QUOTE]
Once my GTX garrett is tuned up - I plan to fit NOS, maybe at the end of the season?
Post 570278 by Brett855tdi on 2013-02-06 16:03:53
Cheers guys... She's a bit of a 2ft car really lots of tiny tatty bits to keep me busy, but for a 640 quid motor its all good.....
It's now done 170k this week....
I put the gauge in the middle with adding a nitrous and afr gauge there too.... They are on my eBay wish list lol
Post 570282 by Brett855tdi on 2013-02-06 16:07:18
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;570276]Once my GTX garrett is tuned up - I plan to fit NOS, maybe at the end of the season?[/QUOTE]
Sounds like your building an absolute monster there Dave! ... You will have to take me for spin for sure!
Really put them new internal to work, as u say end of season once run in I guess.... What sort of hp shot will it take?
Post 570285 by stribo on 2013-02-06 16:08:12
[QUOTE=Brett855tdi;570278]Cheers guys... She's a bit of a 2ft car really lots of tiny tatty bits to keep me busy, but for a 640 quid motor its all good.....
It's now done 170k this week....
[COLOR="#FF0000"]I put the gauge in the middle with adding a nitrous and afr gauge there too.... They are on my eBay wish list lol[/COLOR][/QUOTE]
Makes sense if you're going to be adding more guages. :B_thumb:
Post 570964 by Brett855tdi on 2013-02-07 23:09:39
Amazing how I've now spent twice as much on little bits of metal connectors and adaptors than my bottle fogger and solenoids.... And frustrating
But hey just fitting and a refill left to do now
Post 571053 by Brett855tdi on 2013-02-08 13:14:59
Just picked these up :
[ATTACH=CONFIG]20177[/ATTACH]
to fit these:
[ATTACH=CONFIG]20178[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]20179[/ATTACH]
Post 573316 by k9plums on 2013-02-14 14:19:49
Getting there slowly matey but keep it up
Post 579523 by Brett855tdi on 2013-03-02 16:16:50
[ATTACH=CONFIG]20587[/ATTACH]
Ive got the coilovers on last week, its set as low is it will go and im happy with the hight lol, its not dropped it as much as i thought.... i set the up for what i thought was going to be a 60mm drop and put the car down and it must have been the same on the front and +30mm on the back. So the next day i dropped the front to lowest setting and took the adjusters out of the back and fitted the springs in the same was as the factory like lowering spring, this gave me a much better drop.
i didnt like the way the adjusters fitted in the rear spring cups, i dont know whether this was because of them being for an 850 but the way they were formed to take the locating pin for the locating bush stopped them sitting properly, so i was happy taking them out.
the car was first at around -60 once i set it at lowest but i think its settled to around -70.... i can still get everywhere over bumps and car parks etc.... i think a front splitter will be pushing it a bit but i still think it needs one lol.
Now the ride, from a performance view its really good for a cheap kit, ive lost so much role its unreal, especially on the back gaining much more grip too. the one thing is its a very firm ride not too bad on the back but the front can get a bounce on in the back lanes. the ride on the front really puts your gut to the test and i feel the need for buckets and harnesses just to keep me in the car lol
Post 579614 by stribo on 2013-03-02 19:09:10
Loving the stance, which coilovers did you use?
Post 579772 by Wobbly Dave on 2013-03-02 21:59:34
Never been a fan of coilovers, as you well know. Still she looks well
Post 579777 by Brett855tdi on 2013-03-02 22:01:06
I used the cheapo Pro sport kit listed as the cheapest for the 850 on ebay... but got them through a company called zensport a little cheaper at £219 delivered
I should say the cars settled a bit since the picture and is probably 10mm on the front and 25 on the back lower now
Post 579793 by Volvostorm on 2013-03-02 22:16:43
Where did you get the stud adaptors from?
Post 579815 by Brett855tdi on 2013-03-02 22:43:40
[QUOTE=Pault5estate;579793]Where did you get the stud adaptors from?[/QUOTE]
I had them made at Billcar engineering... 12.9 high tensile
Post 596191 by Brett855tdi on 2013-04-14 00:57:24
Oh Dear I've spent some money on ebay tonight...
Updates coming soon.
Does anyone know if the HLM304 removes the second lambda sensor? can an AFR sensor go in its place?
Post 596721 by Wobbly Dave on 2013-04-15 12:02:03
I'm, just guessing but you didn't buy the map from Hamish? Am I right?
Post 660434 by Brett855tdi on 2013-11-13 20:58:59
Thought I should drag this up with some updates (like ive said i would a few times)
Ive got the Nitrous all sorted setup with a 50hp shot, theres a few more things i want to sort out before i go further... but quite happy with it, although in the process of having a better fuel line made up for more flow, if i ever need it 8)
Just finished a full 3" exhaust which was a surprisingly easy task to perform, i had ordered myself 5m of 3" inner dia pipe and set about it.... took about 8 hours over 2 days. the 200 cell cat i had gave up so its just pipe and a back box for now.... my neighbors dont like me lol
I will invest in a longer rear muffler soon
Recovered the dash in black alcantara
Switched the center and right hand air vents for carbon fiber gauge holders, holding AFR boost and dual boost controller in the center and nitrous and flamer controls on the right
I had an update and my turbo cores been milled and now being balanced...
I'm building up a few toys ready for the turbo swap (about half of this is still shopping lists)
Inlet wanted for the rest of the bits i have for a custom plenum
A mate of mine is going to sort a full welded alloy RIP and intake pipes
TB and maf
Exhaust manifold wanted for porting... i think that will do for the 19T im going to use
intercooler
pcv upgrade
Been having some funny idle problems lately that are just getting annoying along side the key resister pick up....
Its been holding revs making it irritating to drive but lately doing the opposite for a nice change
Scanned it with torque many times and gave idle control vale fault only once a few weeks ago
and now getting low AFRs at idle at times:
I will take some picture tomorrow maybe a video or two if i can find a jimmy
Post 660437 by stribo on 2013-11-13 21:12:53
Good to see an update mate, the car's looking great. Where did you get your AFR guage from?
Post 660461 by smithy on 2013-11-13 22:20:47
Nice motor
Post 660474 by Brett855tdi on 2013-11-13 22:38:25
[QUOTE=stribo;660437]Good to see an update mate, the car's looking great. Where did you get your AFR guage from?[/QUOTE]
It was a fleabay job... from Latvia
Cheers guys
Post 660476 by Brett855tdi on 2013-11-13 22:42:58
Cheers guys
[QUOTE=stribo;660437]Good to see an update mate, the car's looking great. Where did you get your AFR guage from?[/QUOTE]
It was a fleabay job... came from Latvia
Post 660649 by Wobbly Dave on 2013-11-14 20:25:25
I hope this means you're coming drag racing next season?
Post 660655 by Brett855tdi on 2013-11-14 20:36:24
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;660649]I hope this means you're coming drag racing next season?[/QUOTE]
Thats the intention mate ... i have a few ideas in the making
Post 660669 by stribo on 2013-11-14 21:13:12
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;660649]I hope this means you're coming drag racing next season?[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Brett855tdi;660655]Thats the intention mate ... i have a few ideas in the making[/QUOTE]
Oh bugger lol
Post 660678 by Wobbly Dave on 2013-11-14 21:25:45
[QUOTE=Brett855tdi;660655]Thats the intention mate ... i have a few ideas in the making[/QUOTE]
Good stuff!
Post 692854 by Brett855tdi on 2014-03-03 23:00:56
Update Pictures .... what do people think?
Post 692862 by merc85 on 2014-03-03 23:17:57
Wow thats certainly different, Looks good like the Front bumper too, Projectors and a grille with a Slash would look even better ;)
Post 692864 by stribo on 2014-03-03 23:25:37
If only you hadn't have fitted the R bumper ;) Looks good otherwise, although I think gay gold would have been better. :D
Post 693190 by Wobbly Dave on 2014-03-05 14:48:41
Not keen on the R bumper and that blue looks a bit erm bright?!
Post 693260 by Biff on 2014-03-05 20:21:38
Loving that dude. It looks box fresh & crying out for some phat rims.
I'm a big fan! You need to change your sig now!
Post 693269 by LiamT4 on 2014-03-05 20:36:51
Get some updated headlights, it really updates the front end.
I like it though, just not a fan of the grille but thats just a small thing so unimportant.
Post 693433 by AcidicDavey on 2014-03-06 18:45:01
Yes, that is a superb choice!
I agree that maybe some new lights would help modernise it further, crystals?
But no, that is great. If you change the wheels you just have to stick with black!
Post 693844 by Brett855tdi on 2014-03-08 01:05:50
Cheers guys
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;693190]Not keen on the R bumper and that blue looks a bit erm bright?![/QUOTE]
It needs a splitter to finish it off... and yes its very bright .... just what I want for advertising my new vinyl wrapping business ;) just need some logos sorting.
I do want to put crystals on when I find a set whilst having the right money in my pocket....
Also some 19''s to finish it off, maybe black.... maybe chrome
Will sort a fresh sig out soon too
Post 694121 by Wobbly Dave on 2014-03-08 23:39:58
Good luck to you. I prefer the blue to the bovine look. Certainly get noticed! Please feel free to drop around - I think I need to see it in the flesh!
If there are any parts you need then I am always happy to help.
Post 694132 by JUDGENINJA on 2014-03-09 06:33:14
This is one big transformation..!!! I like it..
The centre compartment lid doesn't seem broken but worn,
The broken handle and switches,
I refitted the HID kit as they had just been thrown in, i drilled the holes for the wires and bung and then mounted the ballasts, that had been pushed into the light clusters themselves when i got it :@
How lazy that the universal mats had jut been thrown in as well, was weirdly great fun to do!
And i emptied the boot out for a tin of tyreweld and some Velcro
New Grille (thanks antz) some elbow grease and some tough satin:
Gave the wheels another coat in tough satin too:
Replaced knackered centre speaker with something i had lying around for the mo (they are really shallow :
