Ian's Saffy V70 R
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Post 562748 by iancho on 2013-01-15 17:25:54
Well 3 and a half years to late here at last is my project. I have always wanted to do this but never knew how to put up BIG pic's until i was very kindly shown by some of you last week.
When i got the car i never dreamed it would get such a grip of me and slowly begin to take over my life. I really enjoy every aspect of owning a volvo, from driving to modding and being part of this friendly, amusing and very welcoming community!
I owe alot of the modding to t5frankie whom i have followed (stalked) from day one. I guess the reason for this is that he always put's up lot's of pic's for me to drool over and he has a Saffy which gave me something in common with him. I in no way want to copy his car as i think that would be boring but he has given me alot of motivation and enthusiasum.
So for that Frank i would like to personally thank you for all of your help and advice over the years! :smile:
I in no way think that this is a compition, I think we all have lovely and wonderful cars which are our pride and joy and i enjoy seeing the love and dedication that has gone into everyone's car on here. Even better when you see them for real!
Thank you all for making me feel so welcome and for all the help and advice you have given me, you really are a great bunch!
Just one thing that is bothering me, there has been a little rudeness over the past week to senior members. Now we are a very small community and there are not many of us, so we should stick together... but if i see this happening again i will say something.
I love a laugh and a joke but there is no need to be rude to members whom have been on this site for years and deserve some RESPECT! (rant over!) Please be polite to each other you never know when you will need a friend or help.
Right a couple of pics when i first got her, the only thing i added here was the front grill (and moose stickers xtra 24bhp!)
Post 562750 by iancho on 2013-01-15 17:28:12
More to follow, i have to go and help the wife with the supper :(
Post 562751 by T5frankie on 2013-01-15 17:34:07
no problem mate, your car is looking sweet (apart from the rear lights) lol
Post 562758 by V70 Graham on 2013-01-15 17:46:46
[QUOTE=iancho;562750]More to follow, i have to go and help the wife with the supper :([/QUOTE]
.....looking forward to the next instalment
Post 562833 by Jamest5r on 2013-01-15 20:04:28
About time you showed it off, having seen it in the flesh its up there with the best :)
Couple of pics i have, Ian if you want me to remove them to save spoiling your thread let me know :)
Post 562873 by volvokid on 2013-01-15 21:22:06
I do like your car, it's very different, I just think the wheels need to be darker but i have a thing for that nowadays
Post 562880 by MoleT-5R on 2013-01-15 21:37:43
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;562833]About time you showed it off, having seen it in the flesh its up there with the best :)
Couple of pics i have, Ian if you want me to remove them to save spoiling your thread let me know :)
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look Claymore is in an AWD sandwich......lol
Ian your was looking great that Sunday and many pic's were taken that day
Post 562968 by iancho on 2013-01-16 09:43:28
[QUOTE=t5frankie;562751]no problem mate, your car is looking sweet (apart from the rear lights) lol[/QUOTE]
Lol i know you hate them but i love them, wait until you see them on the 16th maybe you will change your mind! (somehow i don't think so) lol
Post 562969 by iancho on 2013-01-16 09:52:52
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;562833]About time you showed it off, having seen it in the flesh its up there with the best :)
Couple of pics i have, Ian if you want me to remove them to save spoiling your thread let me know :)
Thank you James :smile: it is about time! and hopefully throughout the thread it will help and give ideas to others.
Post 562971 by iancho on 2013-01-16 09:56:22
[QUOTE=volvokid;562873]I do like your car, it's very different, I just think the wheels need to be darker but i have a thing for that nowadays[/QUOTE]
Frankie has been telling me the same for along time, it's on my to do list but the guy wants £65 per wheel and i am trying to think of ways to get the price down. I will hopefully get it done this year :smile:
Post 562972 by iancho on 2013-01-16 09:59:03
[QUOTE=moleadrian;562880]look Claymore is in an AWD sandwich......lol
Ian your was looking great that Sunday and many pic's were taken that day[/QUOTE]
Thanks Adrian, And we all know what the outcome of the sanwich was lol
Post 562973 by M-R-P on 2013-01-16 10:00:45
Well I think your lights look great mate, they work really well with the tinted glass and black spoiler.
As for the wheels... deffo darker mate.
Post 562974 by claymore on 2013-01-16 10:07:53
[QUOTE=iancho;562972]Thanks Adrian, And we all know what the outcome of the sanwich was lol[/QUOTE]
Toasted sandwich
Post 562975 by iancho on 2013-01-16 10:12:58
[QUOTE=claymore;562974]Toasted sandwich[/QUOTE]
Lmao! I must remember in future NEVER to park behind you! :smile:
Post 562976 by iancho on 2013-01-16 10:15:22
[QUOTE=M-R-P;562973]Well I think your lights look great mate, they work really well with the tinted glass and black spoiler.
As for the wheels... deffo darker mate.[/QUOTE]
Thanks Martain :smile: there is just so many things i want to do, it's knowing which to do first!
Post 562983 by merc85 on 2013-01-16 11:32:23
car looks sweet... love the Moose badge in the grille, where did you get it from??
Post 562985 by Kingsford G on 2013-01-16 12:08:26
Looking great mate,that front splitter makes so much difference.
Post 563005 by stribo on 2013-01-16 14:20:53
Your car looks stunning Ian.
Post 563020 by iancho on 2013-01-16 15:21:05
[QUOTE=merc85;562983]car looks sweet... love the Moose badge in the grille, where did you get it from??[/QUOTE]
Dave Barton in USA just type it into google and it comes up. If you want the sticker Merc I removed it carefully and put it safe it the garage somewhere! PM your address if you want it :smile:
Post 563021 by iancho on 2013-01-16 15:26:44
[QUOTE=Kingsford G;562985]Looking great mate,that front splitter makes so much difference.[/QUOTE]
Thanks mate, it really does doesn't it. I must of been looking for nearly a year Carbon Fiber Werks in the U.S did them but at £500 a pop! To find out Tomcat was doing them on our doorstep and for the money he charges! Well he is a real gent to do them for the price he does.
Post 563022 by iancho on 2013-01-16 15:27:38
[QUOTE=stribo;563005]Your car looks stunning Ian.[/QUOTE]
Cheers! :smile:
Post 563027 by iancho on 2013-01-16 15:47:38
Next came the Shark Fin I wanted to buy a genuine one from Volvo but could not afford it at the time. i did this to try and highlight the Black and Gold look.
Post 563028 by iancho on 2013-01-16 15:48:30
Then the rear spoiler...
Post 563029 by iancho on 2013-01-16 15:51:27
And finally the mirrors... this part is not finished yet. The wind deflectors were off e-bay Team HEKO they are very good quality and cost about £60. Others i found were not quite so good.
Post 563031 by iancho on 2013-01-16 16:04:29
Next came the Genuine Volvo C70 2003 Crystal headlights, I have Volvokid to thank for this as i thought they looked beautiful on his Volvo. The wipers were removed and complete respray for the front bumper and new grill. You can see the horns through the grill.
Post 563032 by iancho on 2013-01-16 16:05:18
Keep an eye on those horns...
Post 563033 by iancho on 2013-01-16 16:08:52
Removed them and they went under the passenger side at the front...
Post 563035 by iancho on 2013-01-16 16:13:58
This photo is upside down, the horns would be directly under the Battery but at the bottom of the engine hanging lower than the Splitter.
Post 563036 by iancho on 2013-01-16 16:16:30
Now you cannot see them anymore, gives the car a cleaner look at the front.
Post 563037 by iancho on 2013-01-16 16:22:18
Now for some fun.... BSR Opti-flow Cone filter. Great times listening to the sucking noise.
Post 563038 by iancho on 2013-01-16 16:25:07
Bling time again... MTEC brakes of e-bay with the Gold flavour
Post 563040 by V70 Graham on 2013-01-16 16:38:07
Looking very nice, glad you moved those horns to clean up the look, liking the brakes and BRS Optiflow.
Post 563042 by iancho on 2013-01-16 16:47:35
This is a very condensed version of the last three and a half years and it's probably not in the correct order!
Nearly at the end now... i've been doing this for 2hrs and i can honestly say that i have had enough for today!
Post 563043 by iancho on 2013-01-16 16:51:34
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;563040]Looking very nice, glad you moved those horns to clean up the look, liking the brakes and BRS Optiflow.[/QUOTE]
Thanks Graham :smile: I will finish it tomorrow, i didn't realise it would take so long!
Post 563047 by claymore on 2013-01-16 17:21:36
This is turning into a very nice thread :)
Post 563057 by LiamT4 on 2013-01-16 17:36:14
The front end looks great, so much better when the headlight wipers are removed.
Post 563061 by iancho on 2013-01-16 17:40:47
[QUOTE=claymore;563047]This is turning into a very nice thread :)[/QUOTE]
Thank you Colin :smile: It's great fun actually! and i am enjoying sharing it with everyone. Now i understand how much work you have put into yours. That Facebook page which is brilliant by the way must of took some putting together!
Claymore racing on Facebook, check it out guys :smile:
Post 563063 by iancho on 2013-01-16 17:42:20
[QUOTE=LiamT4;563057]The front end looks great, so much better when the headlight wipers are removed.[/QUOTE]
Thanks Liam :smile: it makes such a difference and looks alot nicer IMO
Post 563065 by LiamT4 on 2013-01-16 17:44:20
[QUOTE=iancho;563063]Thanks Liam :smile: it makes such a difference and looks alot nicer IMO[/QUOTE]
It was something i wanted to do to my s70r, but never got round to it.
Post 563066 by iancho on 2013-01-16 17:49:48
[QUOTE=LiamT4;563065]It was something i wanted to do to my s70r, but never got round to it.[/QUOTE]
Yeah i know what you mean... it's all about time and money. The car is 15yrs old sometimes i wonder if i'm stupid spending so much on her.
Post 563070 by LiamT4 on 2013-01-16 17:55:10
[QUOTE=iancho;563066]Yeah i know what you mean... it's all about time and money. The car is 15yrs old sometimes i wonder if i'm stupid spending so much on her.[/QUOTE]
Probably.........sometimes i wonder if having a car with a 4.4 v8 as a daily is stupid (it is of course), but if you get enjoyment from it then its worth it.
I couldn't have some boring 1.1 hatch, driving on our roads can be bad enough as it without having to drive some lifeless, soul destroying eco box around.
Post 563076 by merc85 on 2013-01-16 18:19:52
Looks a completly different motor mate, Well done, the front end especially looking very clean n fresh
Post 563080 by MA'R'K on 2013-01-16 18:29:41
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Looking good Ian, shows you've put a lot of hard work, effort & love into your golden dragon! I'm not a massive fan of those style rear lights, but in context with the spoiler it does look quite good!! Possibly you could go one step further and have a black tailgate!
On another note, I used to use Eagle F1's as standard, but I found after they changed the tread pattern from the style you have in this photo, they kind of went downhill a bit! Did anyone else have the same feeling....or was it just the placebo effect of not liking the new style so much??
Post 563083 by claymore on 2013-01-16 18:35:12
I used to have eagle f1's on the car (absolutely crap tyres)
Post 563085 by MA'R'K on 2013-01-16 18:39:33
[QUOTE=claymore;563083]I used to have eagle f1's on the car (absolutely crap tyres)
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...thinking about it, it might be that when I got the power up on my car that I decided I need better tyres, so you might have a point there!
Post 563212 by iancho on 2013-01-17 05:31:50
[QUOTE=LiamT4;563070]Probably.........sometimes i wonder if having a car with a 4.4 v8 as a daily is stupid (it is of course), but if you get enjoyment from it then its worth it.
I couldn't have some boring 1.1 hatch, driving on our roads can be bad enough as it without having to drive some lifeless, soul destroying eco box around.[/QUOTE]
I couldn't of put it better myself Liam... Thats why we own them :smile:
Post 563213 by iancho on 2013-01-17 05:40:43
[QUOTE=MA'R'K;563080][/QUOTE]
Looking good Ian, shows you've put a lot of hard work, effort & love into your golden dragon! I'm not a massive fan of those style rear lights, but in context with the spoiler it does look quite good!! Possibly you could go one step further and have a black tailgate!
On another note, I used to use Eagle F1's as standard, but I found after they changed the tread pattern from the style you have in this photo, they kind of went downhill a bit! Did anyone else have the same feeling....or was it just the placebo effect of not liking the new style so much??[/QUOTE]
Thanks mate, i have thought about the Black tailgate many times, or just going all Black down the middle but that would spoil the Black grill. Another option i am still considering is going Black both sides and keeping the Gold in the middle.
I love the Goodyears the compound can be softer than some other Brand names but for comfort and ride noise they take some beating. They don't last long if you drive fast though which isn't an issue for me as i try to take it steady most of the time.
Post 563214 by iancho on 2013-01-17 05:49:46
Thanks must go to Frank for the L.E.D Black indicators, they look lovely when flashing in dull light or at night. Parts for volvos online about £30
Post 563215 by iancho on 2013-01-17 06:07:02
More Bling... Orange Braided Brake Lines, about £65 off e-bay. Whilst fitting these for me my two guys at the garage also replaced the copper cables from the engine to the brakes, five and a half hours work.... Total of 11hrs labour, nasty job!
Post 563217 by iancho on 2013-01-17 06:23:15
Rear end all in one shot... Before....
And after... New Aftermarket Lights £220 PFV, De-Badged, Powerflow system £300
Post 563218 by iancho on 2013-01-17 06:29:03
I did manage to get my first scratch a few weeks ago whilst picking my son up from work at night. Very annoying!
Post 563222 by iancho on 2013-01-17 07:03:22
As all the plastic parts were fading through old age i got some rubber paint off e-bay and painted evert bit of gray plastic i could find! They still look good a year later.
Post 563223 by iancho on 2013-01-17 07:14:25
Then i went to the Evo Triangle meet... What a great day that was, meeting the "Evo Crew" and seeing some lovely motors and mental driving!
Now i have never been completly happy with my Saffy and when i saw the photo's it just confirmed my worst fears... My car looked GAY!!!!
I fell in love with Adrians Black lights and Frankie was always telling me to get Black lights...
Post 563224 by iancho on 2013-01-17 07:16:07
So i sold these...
Post 563225 by iancho on 2013-01-17 07:19:32
And bought these...
Post 563228 by claymore on 2013-01-17 07:34:16
It's nice to read a build thread over just a few days, I hadn't realized you'd done so much to the car, it's a credit to you Ian.
Post 563230 by iancho on 2013-01-17 07:50:33
[QUOTE=claymore;563228]It's nice to read a build thread over just a few days, I hadn't realized you'd done so much to the car, it's a credit to you Ian.[/QUOTE]
I would of done it alot sooner Colin had i known how to put big pics up! But yes it's nice to have the "condensed" version lol
Post 563262 by Redbrick on 2013-01-17 12:25:32
Trying to figure out your number plate... Are you bi with a love of lube or something else? Ahh your a bi dude... may be that's it. Bi-cube?
:remybussi
Post 563285 by partsforvolvos.com on 2013-01-17 14:15:20
thats a great looking car Ian
Post 563315 by iancho on 2013-01-17 16:44:41
[QUOTE=partsforvolvos.com;563285]thats a great looking car Ian[/QUOTE]
Thank you :smile:
Well worth all the effort.
Post 563316 by iancho on 2013-01-17 16:45:55
Colin, your more than welcome :smile:
Post 563318 by iancho on 2013-01-17 16:47:30
[QUOTE=Redbrick;563262]Trying to figure out your number plate... Are you bi with a love of lube or something else? Ahh your a bi dude... may be that's it. Bi-cube?
:remybussi[/QUOTE]
I think i'm just confused :smile:
Post 563438 by LiamT4 on 2013-01-17 21:51:45
Well i do prefer the crystals over the projectors, its still a very nice looking car.
Post 563469 by iancho on 2013-01-18 03:22:08
[QUOTE=LiamT4;563438]Well i do prefer the crystals over the projectors, its still a very nice looking car.[/QUOTE]
Thanks Liam i have to agree with you, the Crystals gave it a kinda clean fresh finish look which was the style i was going for at the time. I think what i'm trying to achive with the Black's is a more aggressive kind of look and to continue the Black and Gold effect. I'm not quite sure if i have managed to pull it off somehow.
Frankies and Adrians look really good IMO yet somehow i do not get that same buzz when i look at mine. I would really welcome and be interested to see what other members think...
Post 563495 by claymore on 2013-01-18 08:04:14
Personally, I prefer the new lights.
Post 563498 by M-R-P on 2013-01-18 08:14:14
I think that big, black grille needs breaking-up with a silver emblem/badge of some sort as it overpowers the front a bit.
Post 563568 by T5frankie on 2013-01-18 14:01:20
[QUOTE=iancho;563469]Thanks Liam i have to agree with you, the Crystals gave it a kinda clean fresh finish look which was the style i was going for at the time. I think what i'm trying to achive with the Black's is a more aggressive kind of look and to continue the Black and Gold effect. I'm not quite sure if i have managed to pull it off somehow.
Frankies and Adrians look really good IMO yet somehow i do not get that same buzz when i look at mine. I would really welcome and be interested to see what other members think...[/QUOTE]
It's cos it's an auto lol, spray the wheels mate
Post 563571 by iancho on 2013-01-18 14:51:07
[QUOTE=t5frankie;563568]It's cos it's an auto lol, spray the wheels mate[/QUOTE]
lol i know as you keep reminding me about the " I can't do much to my engine cos it's an auto" fact!
In a way i'm greatful that it's an auto as you lot have given me the 'Bug' and i would only want to follow you all down the strip looking for the best times and that would cost me some serious money! :smile:
The only problem is that when i'm driving one of the things that keeps popping into my head is Jamest5r dump valve blowing off as he blasted through the welsh countryside, it sounded lovely! :smile:
I will always want one after hearing that... I would be happy for a few weeks i guess and then it would be something else like... i wouldn't be happy until i was throwing 4 foot flames out of the back like Claymore... and it would go on... and on... and on... WOODY's title?! :hilarious
So i'm better off and safer in 'Grandads' auto and don't have to worry about bigger turbo's and thingyma jigs.
The wheels are on the cards just a bit lower down the list than i'd like :smile:
Post 563824 by MoleT-5R on 2013-01-19 02:03:27
[QUOTE=M-R-P;563498]I think that big, black grille needs breaking-up with a silver emblem/badge of some sort as it overpowers the front a bit.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=claymore;563495]Personally, I prefer the new lights.[/QUOTE]
I'm with claymore on the light's they look great and I think M-R-P may be hitting the nail on the head that the grill needs something, Here is a little bit of a different idea, get your egg-crate grill back out and get some black insulation tape and tape up the outer chrome surround, then fit the grill and see what it looks like ( should look excellent, giving a look similar to what M-R-P is suggesting and different to everyone else's) then if you like it, you can remove the tape and spray the chrome black ( removing it from the car first....lol ).
P.S. They are Jayneybabes lights (she bought them and the car) she just lets me drive it when I'm good and if I'm bad , then I drive my T5-R , such a punishment....lol
Post 563854 by T5frankie on 2013-01-19 09:53:31
or this Ian as you are copying me anyway
Post 563887 by LiamT4 on 2013-01-19 13:54:09
[QUOTE=iancho;563571]lol i know as you keep reminding me about the " I can't do much to my engine cos it's an auto" fact! [/QUOTE]
Thats not strictly true though, you can go further than a remap but its more complicated and harder to find somewhere that will custom map an auto, which also means its going to costs more.
First of all if you do want to go further than just a normal remap, i'd definatly say get the extra oil cooler for the gearbox and get forged rods. 300bhp would be fine on a manual, but due to the nature of an auto, the same amount of power will bend the rods if driven hard.
Obviously, even with the extra cooler, there is only so much power an auto can take on these. I'v heard 350bhp is the limit with the extra cooler, but its the torque that will kill the box and unfortunatly i'v not found any information which show much torque they can take.
I think a genuine 310bhp would make for a fast auto while still being reliable........but i still think it would need forged rods.
The basics would be a tt ecu, gearbox cooler, forged rods and finding somewhere that will map an auto to suit i.e not going for as much torque as possible. Thats why its expensive though, as you wouldn't need any of those 3 to get 310bhp on a manual reliably.
Post 564564 by iancho on 2013-01-21 07:00:03
[QUOTE=moleadrian;563824]I'm with claymore on the light's they look great and I think M-R-P may be hitting the nail on the head that the grill needs something, Here is a little bit of a different idea, get your egg-crate grill back out and get some black insulation tape and tape up the outer chrome surround, then fit the grill and see what it looks like ( should look excellent, giving a look similar to what M-R-P is suggesting and different to everyone else's) then if you like it, you can remove the tape and spray the chrome black ( removing it from the car first....lol ).
P.S. They are Jayneybabes lights (she bought them and the car) she just lets me drive it when I'm good and if I'm bad , then I drive my T5-R , such a punishment....lol[/QUOTE]
Thanks Martin and Adrian... Some interesting ideas. I might try that over the next couple of days Adrian and see what it looks like, sounds quite good actually!
I do apologise for refering to Jayneybabes car as yours :doh:
Post 564565 by iancho on 2013-01-21 07:04:14
[QUOTE=t5frankie;563854]or this Ian as you are copying me anyway
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Thanks for that Frank, Look at the reflection in the side door it's like a mirror! Who takes the pics for you when your racing? is it the people who run the track and sell them to you afterwards?
Post 564566 by iancho on 2013-01-21 07:12:35
[QUOTE=LiamT4;563887]Thats not strictly true though, you can go further than a remap but its more complicated and harder to find somewhere that will custom map an auto, which also means its going to costs more.
First of all if you do want to go further than just a normal remap, i'd definatly say get the extra oil cooler for the gearbox and get forged rods. 300bhp would be fine on a manual, but due to the nature of an auto, the same amount of power will bend the rods if driven hard.
Obviously, even with the extra cooler, there is only so much power an auto can take on these. I'v heard 350bhp is the limit with the extra cooler, but its the torque that will kill the box and unfortunatly i'v not found any information which show much torque they can take.
I think a genuine 310bhp would make for a fast auto while still being reliable........but i still think it would need forged rods.
The basics would be a tt ecu, gearbox cooler, forged rods and finding somewhere that will map an auto to suit i.e not going for as much torque as possible. Thats why its expensive though, as you wouldn't need any of those 3 to get 310bhp on a manual reliably.[/QUOTE]
Liam... Thank you!
I have been wondering and wondering for a long, long time about how much i could do and how far i could push her and you have very kindly put it in a nut shell for me. Now at least i don't have to worry about that side of things anymore as i want the car to live a happy and stress free life and hopefully last me a good few years!
Many thanks indeed! :B_thumb:
Post 564567 by MoleT-5R on 2013-01-21 07:13:19
[QUOTE=iancho;564565]Thanks for that Frank, Look at the reflection in the side door it's like a mirror! Who takes the pics for you when your racing? is it the people who run the track and sell them to you afterwards?[/QUOTE]
love this shot of Frankie's car the reflections are amazing and the front tyre looks like it's trying to peel itself from the rim
Post 564626 by T5frankie on 2013-01-21 10:19:59
[QUOTE=moleadrian;564567]
love this shot of Frankie's car the reflections are amazing and the front tyre looks like it's trying to peel itself from the rim[/QUOTE]
thanks i do love this photo, all the photos done at this cadwell park track were taken by a forum member called manback iirc
Post 564634 by iancho on 2013-01-21 10:55:43
To be honest the car looks like it has just come out of the showroom stunning condition! I miss that V70 Frank it had got to be the best Saffy on here. :B_thumb:
Post 564636 by T5frankie on 2013-01-21 11:01:29
[QUOTE=iancho;564634]To be honest the car looks like it has just come out of the showroom stunning condition! I miss that V70 Frank it had got to be the best Saffy on here. :B_thumb:[/QUOTE]
wasnt like that when i got it, i ended its life at 209000 miles
Post 564646 by iancho on 2013-01-21 11:22:02
This morning i went and fished this out of the garage...
And did this....
It took me about 20mins. I'm surprised it doesn't look too bad actually!
Opinions Please!
Post 564649 by T5frankie on 2013-01-21 11:24:50
[QUOTE=iancho;564646]This morning i went and fished this out of the garage...
And did this....
It took me about 20mins. I'm surprised it doesn't look too bad actually!
Opinions Please![/QUOTE]
not bad mate, photos with it on please
Post 564650 by iancho on 2013-01-21 11:25:02
[QUOTE=t5frankie;564636]wasnt like that when i got it, i ended its life at 209000 miles
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What a difference! Have you still got those pics i was talking to you about the other night? Put em up if you can to see the difference please :smile:
Post 564657 by iancho on 2013-01-21 11:40:28
You would not think it was the same car lol
really nice pics,
Do you miss it?
Frankie's V70 i'm talking about Martin as your post just popped up before mine!
Post 564658 by iancho on 2013-01-21 11:48:58
[QUOTE=M-R-P;564655]Please don't take this the wrong way...
You need to dismantle the grille and wrap the components individually, using a heat gun or good hair dryer to stretch it over the edges and corners. It takes longer but will give you a far better finish. Try to use one piece if you can as joins tend to look a mess.
Without undoing what you've already done, remove the slash, peel the edges back and get them nice and hot to stretch them over the edges, you'll find they pull tight when they cool.
I've done quite a bit of c/f wrapping (you'll see it in Feb.) and a bit of practice and planning goes a long way to a pukka finish ;)
I've done a lot more to the interior since this pic but I can't find anything more recent atm ;)[/QUOTE]
Oh My God i don't think i'm that clever! I would never take anything the wrong way mate. I know you are all just trying to be helpful. I remember you doing this at the time and thinking i wish i had the balls to do something like that!
It really does look good.
My Carbon fibre is sticky on the back does that matter if i use the hairdryer?
Post 564661 by M-R-P on 2013-01-21 12:03:21
[QUOTE=iancho;564658]Oh My God i don't think i'm that clever! I would never take anything the wrong way mate. I know you are all just trying to be helpful. I remember you doing this at the time and thinking i wish i had the balls to do something like that!
It really does look good.
My Carbon fibre is sticky on the back does that matter if i use the hairdryer?[/QUOTE]
It won't affect the sticky stuff mate but you might burn your fingers lol.
Send me the grille and some wrap if you like, I'll sort it and bring it to the RR day ;)
Post 564664 by T5frankie on 2013-01-21 12:14:41
[QUOTE=iancho;564657]You would not think it was the same car lol
really nice pics,
Do you miss it?
Frankie's V70 i'm talking about Martin as your post just popped up before mine![/QUOTE]
yes mate, but i lost trust in it, i thought it was trying to kill me lol
Post 564690 by iancho on 2013-01-21 14:58:48
[QUOTE=M-R-P;564661]It won't affect the sticky stuff mate but you might burn your fingers lol.
Send me the grille and some wrap if you like, I'll sort it and bring it to the RR day ;)[/QUOTE]
Thats very kind of you Martin, I will see what it looks like on first and if i like it you have a deal. I will put some money inside along with the usual Fetish magazines and Wine Gums! :B_thumb:
Post 564691 by iancho on 2013-01-21 15:00:21
[QUOTE=t5frankie;564664]yes mate, but i lost trust in it, i thought it was trying to kill me lol[/QUOTE]
Lmao! i couldn't stop laughing!... This had better be good... Why was it trying to kill you? lol
Post 564718 by T5frankie on 2013-01-21 16:34:47
[QUOTE=iancho;564691]Lmao! i couldn't stop laughing!... This had better be good... Why was it trying to kill you? lol[/QUOTE]
Post 564729 by MoleT-5R on 2013-01-21 17:04:53
[QUOTE=t5frankie;564718][/QUOTE]
Had something similar happen on the drivers side of a MG metro, I was glad I was not going at my normal speed then, as it dragged me almost into the ditch on the opposite side of the road before I managed to wrestle it back onto the verge on my side of the road, good job there was nobody else on the road at the time, all this was due to a broken lower ball joint, one hairy moment that was..
Post 564733 by iancho on 2013-01-21 17:19:45
[QUOTE=t5frankie;564718][/QUOTE]
My God i never even realised! What a sad end to a beautiful car, quite a shock seeing it like that. What did it do? just loose control?
I'm sorry Frank i had no idea at all, were you ok?
Yours sounds equally as nasty Adrian, just like that no warning or nothing. Like you said thank god nothing was coming the other way. Makes you stop and think when you see and read things like this. Thanks guys.
Post 564734 by T5frankie on 2013-01-21 17:27:07
[QUOTE=iancho;564733]My God i never even realised! What a sad end to a beautiful car, quite a shock seeing it like that. What did it do? just loose control?
I'm sorry Frank i had no idea at all, were you ok?
Yours sounds equally as nasty Adrian, just like that no warning or nothing. Like you said thank god nothing was coming the other way. Makes you stop and think when you see and read things like this. Thanks guys.[/QUOTE]
i fixed it at the roadside popped the drive shaft back in the box, put another bolt in and that was that, then on the way to work with no warning the entire sunroof flew out lol, that was enough for me and i broke it
Post 564743 by MoleT-5R on 2013-01-21 17:55:35
[QUOTE=iancho;564646]This morning i went and fished this out of the garage...
And did this....
It took me about 20mins. I'm surprised it doesn't look too bad actually!
Opinions Please![/QUOTE]
I think your on to something now and with some time and a little practice the end result could look great, as said before it would be nice to see a pic of the grill in place...
Post 564763 by iancho on 2013-01-21 18:51:16
[QUOTE=t5frankie;564734]i fixed it at the roadside popped the drive shaft back in the box, put another bolt in and that was that, then on the way to work with no warning the entire sunroof flew out lol, that was enough for me and i broke it[/QUOTE]
Lol what a great story! At least you managed to save all the best bits from the car.
Post 564764 by iancho on 2013-01-21 18:52:23
Thanks Adrian, I have put it in and taken some pics. I will put them up later when i have had something to eat.
Post 564785 by iancho on 2013-01-21 19:18:20
A couple more....
Post 564786 by merc85 on 2013-01-21 19:19:07
Looking awesome mate :)
Post 564809 by LiamT4 on 2013-01-21 20:12:38
[QUOTE=iancho;564566]Liam... Thank you!
I have been wondering and wondering for a long, long time about how much i could do and how far i could push her and you have very kindly put it in a nut shell for me. Now at least i don't have to worry about that side of things anymore as i want the car to live a happy and stress free life and hopefully last me a good few years!
Many thanks indeed! :B_thumb:[/QUOTE]
Thats why i sold my s70r, to much hassle for me to get the car to a genuine 300bhp, so i sold it and got the 540i. 286bhp and 325lb/ft a standard, with a little bit extra from a remap.
Still miss my s70r though, i love them.
Both grills look good there, think i'd like the mesh grille but with the R badge on it.
Post 564811 by T5frankie on 2013-01-21 20:19:04
[QUOTE=iancho;564785]A couple more....
[/QUOTE]
tell you what Ian, that looks really smart mate, well done
Post 564813 by t5 pete on 2013-01-21 20:20:14
Very smart looks brilliant
Post 564832 by claymore on 2013-01-21 20:49:31
Yep, I like that alot.
Post 564843 by M-R-P on 2013-01-21 21:20:36
Deffo unique.
Thumbs up from me. :D
Post 564865 by V70 Graham on 2013-01-21 22:24:08
Yup, I'm liking that.....a lot !
Post 564930 by MoleT-5R on 2013-01-22 07:30:21
[QUOTE=t5frankie;564811]tell you what Ian, that looks really smart mate, well done[/QUOTE]
High praise indeed from the Volvo styling Guru...lol.. You've done a great job there, looks great and just keeps a splash of chrome, nice work mate
Post 564951 by stribo on 2013-01-22 09:49:53
looking good mate. :B_thumb:
Post 565917 by iancho on 2013-01-25 08:51:48
Can any of you do photo shop?
I was hoping one of you could help me for the next part of my project. I want to Spray the Boot opener Black and the 2 half moon bits above the exhaust. I have not had a quote yet but this idea has been on the cards for the past 2yrs.
Could on of you photo shop it for me to what it would look like?
And as always i would welcome your opinions for or against :smile:
Post 565921 by MoleT-5R on 2013-01-25 08:58:29
[QUOTE=iancho;565917]Can any of you do photo shop?
I was hoping one of you could help me for the next part of my project. I want to Spray the Boot opener Black and the 2 half moon bits above the exhaust. I have not had a quote yet but this idea has been on the cards for the past 2yrs.
Could on of you photo shop it for me to what it would look like?
And as always i would welcome your opinions for or against :smile:
[/QUOTE]
can't help you out with the photoshop thingy ( above my level...lol ) but I do think it could look quite nice, but would have to be a high gloss black
Post 565925 by claymore on 2013-01-25 09:07:02
I don't think it would work.
Post 565927 by M-R-P on 2013-01-25 09:19:06
[QUOTE=iancho;565917]Can any of you do photo shop?
I was hoping one of you could help me for the next part of my project. I want to Spray the Boot opener Black and the 2 half moon bits above the exhaust. I have not had a quote yet but this idea has been on the cards for the past 2yrs.
Could on of you photo shop it for me to what it would look like?
And as always i would welcome your opinions for or against :smile:
[/QUOTE]
Gimme a minute - I'll see what I can do...
Post 565935 by T5frankie on 2013-01-25 09:58:44
[QUOTE=iancho;565917]Can any of you do photo shop?
I was hoping one of you could help me for the next part of my project. I want to Spray the Boot opener Black and the 2 half moon bits above the exhaust. I have not had a quote yet but this idea has been on the cards for the past 2yrs.
Could on of you photo shop it for me to what it would look like?
And as always i would welcome your opinions for or against :smile:
[/QUOTE]
oh dear, you can go too far mate
Post 565945 by M-R-P on 2013-01-25 10:30:09
A pretty poor effort - one texture I can't make with the software I have is gloss but you get the idea...
Post 565958 by V70 Graham on 2013-01-25 11:10:54
Bits above the exhaust are nice, not sure about boot handle yet
Post 565963 by iancho on 2013-01-25 11:17:16
Many thanks for that Martin... Hmmm... Oh dear it does not quite look like what i was expecting! I have got a Black boot opener in the garage maybe i should try to fit that first before going down the re-spray road. I think sometimes it's better to ask as more often that not we all develop "Blinkers" when it comes to our cars and cannot see the wood for the trees. Thanks guys for the input i really do value it although i still like the idea you have made me stop and think, maybe i will not bother...
Hmmm, I am going to have to think this one through and take my time...
Post 565964 by iancho on 2013-01-25 11:19:14
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;565958]Bits above the exhaust are nice, not sure about boot handle yet[/QUOTE]
I tend to agree with what you think Graham... it's that Boot handle that looks strange!
Post 565970 by M-R-P on 2013-01-25 11:40:38
If you keep the carbon grille, what about carbon wrapping the boot opener and exhaust surrounds?
Post 565992 by iancho on 2013-01-25 12:26:20
[QUOTE=M-R-P;565970]If you keep the carbon grille, what about carbon wrapping the boot opener and exhaust surrounds?[/QUOTE]
The Grill is slowly growing on me as it does add a bit of the Bling factor... That's not a bad idea about the Carbon for the rear end and i have enough of it to try it myself without costing me anything.
Thanks Martin :smile:
Post 566001 by timbo on 2013-01-25 13:12:38
How's that RIP going Ian???
Post 566003 by M-R-P on 2013-01-25 13:16:44
[QUOTE=iancho;565992]The Grill is slowly growing on me as it does add a bit of the Bling factor... That's not a bad idea about the Carbon for the rear end and i have enough of it to try it myself without costing me anything.
Thanks Martin :smile:[/QUOTE]
Don't forget - get it hot ;)
Post 566042 by iancho on 2013-01-25 16:17:10
[QUOTE=timbo;566001]How's that RIP going Ian???[/QUOTE]
It's still waiting to be fitted mate on the 16th Feb at the Rolling Road day. M-R-P is going to fit it. Are you pleased with yours Timbo? :smile:
Post 566046 by iancho on 2013-01-25 16:22:10
[QUOTE=M-R-P;566003]Don't forget - get it hot ;)[/QUOTE]
I do not have a plug in my garage so i will not be able too. Lucky for me it's sticky on the back so shouldn't be a problem. I would of tried it today but it was to damn cold! :smile:
Post 566049 by M-R-P on 2013-01-25 16:27:22
[QUOTE=iancho;566046]I do not have a plug in my garage so i will not be able too. Lucky for me it's sticky on the back so shouldn't be a problem. I would of tried it today but it was to damn cold! :smile:[/QUOTE]
Take it in the house then mate. Trust me, you won't believe how much easier it is with some heat applied.
Post 566054 by iancho on 2013-01-25 16:35:18
[QUOTE=M-R-P;566049]Take it in the house then mate. Trust me, you won't believe how much easier it is with some heat applied.[/QUOTE]
I cannot get the car through the front door :hilarious
On a more serious note... Claymore and Frankie do not like the idea and i love them for being so honest. Now when you have had an idea for 2yrs sometimes you have just got to try it lol.
But they both made me stop and think... This is to anyone who reads this thread.
Can you "Fiddle" too much?????
Post 566060 by M-R-P on 2013-01-25 16:45:18
Take the exhaust trims off and get the black boot handle from the garage ;) then you can sit in front of the replys and faff about in Tue warm :D
Post 566063 by iancho on 2013-01-25 16:49:25
[QUOTE=M-R-P;566060]Take the exhaust trims off and get the black boot handle from the garage ;) then you can sit in front of the replys and faff about in Tue warm :D[/QUOTE]
Ahhhh!!! :doh:
Post 566097 by timbo on 2013-01-25 17:49:01
Oh cool, yes mate I'm well happy with mine thank you! I couldn't wait to get mine in, be interesting to see if you get any gains if your doing a before and after dyno run! But yeh engine sounds better/turbo spools quicker/engine bay looks better so very happy with this mod!
Post 566099 by iancho on 2013-01-25 17:52:18
[QUOTE=timbo;566097]Oh cool, yes mate I'm well happy with mine thank you! I couldn't wait to get mine in, be interesting to see if you get any gains if your doing a before and after dyno run! But yeh engine sounds better/turbo spools quicker/engine bay looks better so very happy with this mod![/QUOTE]
Your making my mouth water already!
Post 566136 by Kingsford G on 2013-01-25 18:36:31
Doing that boot opener and exhaust surrounding is going into a chav design in my opinion.There is a point where u stop and things u don`t touch.U could try to blackout the top half of the rear lights and c what`s that look like.
Post 566180 by Jamest5r on 2013-01-25 19:35:39
Ian.......NO just NO, and yes you can fiddle too much, the exterior of your saffy is mint now leave it alone or its gonna look like you've had a trolly dash through Halfrauds. Only work needed doing now is Power mate :)
Post 566209 by Kingsford G on 2013-01-25 20:47:58
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;566180]Ian.......NO just NO, and yes you can fiddle too much, the exterior of your saffy is mint now leave it alone or its gonna look like you've had a trolly dash through Halfrauds. Only work needed doing now is Power mate :)[/QUOTE]
+1 0n this one.
Post 566213 by iancho on 2013-01-25 20:55:22
[QUOTE=Kingsford G;566136]Doing that boot opener and exhaust surrounding is going into a chav design in my opinion.There is a point where u stop and things u don`t touch.U could try to blackout the top half of the rear lights and c what`s that look like.[/QUOTE]
Ok i'm begining to understand :smile:
Post 566215 by iancho on 2013-01-25 20:57:10
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;566180]Ian.......NO just NO, and yes you can fiddle too much, the exterior of your saffy is mint now leave it alone or its gonna look like you've had a trolly dash through Halfrauds. Only work needed doing now is Power mate :)[/QUOTE]
Lol ok James and thanks.... I think i understand now, JUST LEAVE IT ALONE!!!!! :smile:
Post 566229 by T5frankie on 2013-01-25 21:24:05
and ffs take those lights off lol
Post 566232 by Kingsford G on 2013-01-25 21:26:15
[QUOTE=iancho;566215]Lol ok James and thanks.... I think i understand now, JUST LEAVE IT ALONE!!!!! :smile:[/QUOTE]
Thats it mate,she looks great now which is a good credit to u,start some power twicks now.
Post 566253 by t5 pete on 2013-01-25 21:44:49
[QUOTE=t5frankie;566229]and ffs take those lights off lol[/QUOTE]
There propper bling i have the same ones and was going to change them but decided not to as i like how they pi$$ 99% of volvo people off lol
Post 566317 by MoleT-5R on 2013-01-26 03:57:45
[QUOTE=t5frankie;566229]and ffs take those lights off lol[/QUOTE]
I was and probably still will get some rear lights like Ian's for Jayneybabes V70R AWD, especially as I know how much frankie likes them...lol
Post 566318 by M-R-P on 2013-01-26 07:24:19
I really like those lights :)
Wouldn't mind something similar for mine.
Post 566323 by T5frankie on 2013-01-26 08:44:10
[QUOTE=M-R-P;566318]I really like those lights :)
Wouldn't mind something similar for mine.[/QUOTE]
chav lol
Post 569569 by iancho on 2013-02-04 16:40:29
[QUOTE=Kingsford G;566136]Doing that boot opener and exhaust surrounding is going into a chav design in my opinion.There is a point where u stop and things u don`t touch.U could try to blackout the top half of the rear lights and c what`s that look like.[/QUOTE]
Thanks mate the penny is slowly starting to drop! :smile:
Post 569570 by iancho on 2013-02-04 16:44:53
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;566180]Ian.......NO just NO, and yes you can fiddle too much, the exterior of your saffy is mint now leave it alone or its gonna look like you've had a trolly dash through Halfrauds. Only work needed doing now is Power mate :)[/QUOTE]
Lol Thanks James... I have gone away and thought about what you have all said, I have also been looking at Grahams car and now i finally understand that you can go too far... I thought the whole idea was to 'Bling' them to the max... at least i have understood in time before it was too late :smile:
Post 569571 by iancho on 2013-02-04 16:46:34
[QUOTE=claymore;565925]I don't think it would work.[/QUOTE]
You were right! :smile:
Post 569572 by iancho on 2013-02-04 16:48:22
[QUOTE=t5frankie;565935]oh dear, you can go too far mate[/QUOTE]
Yes i should learn from you... in all your years of owning a Saffy you never did silly things like this.
Post 569573 by iancho on 2013-02-04 16:50:55
[QUOTE=t5frankie;566229]and ffs take those lights off lol[/QUOTE]
Lmao... You love em really :rolleyes:
Post 569576 by iancho on 2013-02-04 16:52:00
[QUOTE=t5 pete;566253]There propper bling i have the same ones and was going to change them but decided not to as i like how they pi$$ 99% of volvo people off lol[/QUOTE]
Lol i really like them too
Post 569577 by iancho on 2013-02-04 16:52:47
[QUOTE=moleadrian;566317]I was and probably still will get some rear lights like Ian's for Jayneybabes V70R AWD, especially as I know how much frankie likes them...lol[/QUOTE]
I hope you get em one day mate :smile:
Post 569580 by iancho on 2013-02-04 16:56:21
Well after all the thinking and advice... I still went out and did it last week. I must say i was really surprised with the result...IT LOOKED RUBBISH!!!!!
Thank you all, i am now learning! :smile:
Post 569582 by V70 Graham on 2013-02-04 17:00:18
You have plenty to be getting on with.....19" wheels and a RIP kit to be fitted :B_thumb:
Post 569586 by iancho on 2013-02-04 17:11:43
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;569582]You have plenty to be getting on with.....19" wheels and a RIP kit to be fitted :B_thumb:[/QUOTE]
Yeah and after that i think it's time to sit back and slow down for a while.... and just enjoy :beer:
Post 569626 by Jamest5r on 2013-02-04 18:44:13
[QUOTE=iancho;569586]Yeah and after that i think it's time to sit back and slow down for a while.... and just enjoy :beer:[/QUOTE]
No then its gearbox cooler, mapping and coming on the pi$$ with us lot at all the 1/4mile meets this year :)
Post 569637 by M-R-P on 2013-02-04 19:00:24
[QUOTE=t5frankie;566323]chav lol[/QUOTE]
You ain't seen nuffink her - blud!
Lmao :D
Post 569786 by iancho on 2013-02-05 06:57:31
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;569626]No then its gearbox cooler, mapping and coming on the pi$$ with us lot at all the 1/4mile meets this year :)[/QUOTE]
Lol Now that sounds like fun :smile:
Post 569790 by iancho on 2013-02-05 07:10:16
I did this on Sunday whilst reversing at work... Thats the 2nd scratch in the last 6 weeks. Boy was i mad... The bumper had only been re-sprayed last year. 3 and a half years of clean driving and now this... I'm loosing it guys, i'm getting old and stupid! lol
The older scratch on the left of the exhaust is one i did a few weeks ago.
Both were at a speed of 2mph.... Very annoying!
Post 569805 by V70 Graham on 2013-02-05 09:22:58
You best let me drive your car around for you Ian, save you any more bumps :wink:
Post 569957 by iancho on 2013-02-05 16:41:56
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;569805]You best let me drive your car around for you Ian, save you any more bumps :wink:[/QUOTE]
Graham if i continue like this you can have the damn thing! I have just been for a quote for a respray, he will send it in a few days...
Well i went to Halfords this morning in Oxford. I drove into the car park and it's completely empty except for 3 police men sitting in their car on break.
I was a sitting duck!
One of them came over and i already knew what he was going to say... Your front windows are way to dark sir and your number plate is not spaced correctly and Halfords has moved just up the road!
So from this...
To this...
I must say it's very strange after nearly 4yrs of being *Hidden* I feel quite naked now... I feel much better as i will not be worrying all the time when i see the Police. I will get them done again but this time they will be legal.
Post 569960 by M-R-P on 2013-02-05 16:46:17
Tut tut, tinted front windows? Band boy lol.
You're lucky you didn't get a fine. Plod round here have little else to do with their time - they'd have used it as an excuse to pull your car apart looking for drugs.
Post 569968 by iancho on 2013-02-05 16:53:54
[QUOTE=M-R-P;569960]Tut tut, tinted front windows? Band boy lol.
You're lucky you didn't get a fine. Plod round here have little else to do with their time - they'd have used it as an excuse to pull your car apart looking for drugs.[/QUOTE]
Yes i was lucky Martin... He said £60 for the windows and £60 for the number plate and as this is the second time for the number plate the DVLA could take it off me and put me on a Q plate which will de-value the car.
He let me off when i couldn't stop crying and wouldn't let go of his legs whilst begging him on my knees... He was a really nice guy actually and loved the Volvo.
I was lucky...
Post 569970 by M-R-P on 2013-02-05 16:55:57
Haha, you funny ;)
Post 569972 by WOODY T5 on 2013-02-05 16:57:16
i know how u feel mate ad the same done to me one sunday coming up to roundabout cop car sat there looked at me then out he came take him some time to get to as i give it a bit of rice and yes he was in a t5 lol pulled them off at side of road her was a k...head to.
Post 569973 by V70 Graham on 2013-02-05 17:00:20
You must allow 70% of light through your front side windows Ian, those tints were way too dark lol, lucky you didn't get a fine as well, tbh I don't think you will be able to do a great deal with them, I think they are tinted from the factory iirc.
Post 569976 by M-R-P on 2013-02-05 17:03:02
5% tint from factory iirc.
Post 569979 by iancho on 2013-02-05 17:07:20
[QUOTE=WOODY T5;569972]i know how u feel mate ad the same done to me one sunday coming up to roundabout cop car sat there looked at me then out he came take him some time to get to as i give it a bit of rice and yes he was in a t5 lol pulled them off at side of road her was a k...head to.[/QUOTE]
Lol he had to put his foot down a bit then Dean.... It's damn sticky on the inside of the windows afterwards isn't it... Took me and the wife a hour to get it off and now my window is stuck from the glue.
Post 569981 by iancho on 2013-02-05 17:09:37
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;569973]You must allow 70% of light through your front side windows Ian, those tints were way too dark lol, lucky you didn't get a fine as well, tbh I don't think you will be able to do a great deal with them, I think they are tinted from the factory iirc.[/QUOTE]
I will hopefully get them re-tinted before the 16th Graham as it's very strange now having people look at me lol
Post 569987 by WOODY T5 on 2013-02-05 17:14:18
[QUOTE=iancho;569979]Lol he had to put his foot down a bit then Dean.... It's damn sticky on the inside of the windows afterwards isn't it... Took me and the wife a hour to get it off and now my window is stuck from the glue.[/QUOTE]Yeah just a bit think that was the bit that got his back up as the tints wife's side come off no trouble my side in little bits;)
Post 570020 by iancho on 2013-02-05 19:21:25
[QUOTE=WOODY T5;569987]Yeah just a bit think that was the bit that got his back up as the tints wife's side come off no trouble my side in little bits;)[/QUOTE]
gave him time to admire your car :)
Post 573592 by iancho on 2013-02-15 05:04:40
Transplant has started... 19" Peg's
Post 573596 by iancho on 2013-02-15 05:35:51
And for anyone who has never heard Franks car.... Just amazing!
The sound is something else, now thats what you call noise! :B_thumb:
Post 573597 by smithy on 2013-02-15 05:43:41
Weldone mate car looks great and Frankie is a legend in his own right.
Post 573599 by iancho on 2013-02-15 05:53:54
[QUOTE=smithy;573597]Weldone mate car looks great and Frankie is a legend in his own right.[/QUOTE]
Thank you matey and very kind of you :smile:
Frank was the leader when it came to Saffy's and it means alot to me that he let me have the parts i have always wanted... A true Legend and the King of Bling!
Post 573618 by Jamest5r on 2013-02-15 07:20:10
Best nodded saffy on the forum now :)
Post 573621 by iancho on 2013-02-15 07:25:16
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;573618]Best nodded saffy on the forum now :)[/QUOTE]
That means alot coming from you James as i'm sure you have seen a few :smile:
Thank you for your kind words and support throughout this project :B_thumb:
Post 573629 by T5frankie on 2013-02-15 08:52:30
it was no problem mate, no problem letting you have my gear as i know you would look after it and show it off as it should be, i'm getting my new project underway, and you wouldn't recognize it already lol
Post 573630 by T5frankie on 2013-02-15 08:53:51
btw i can see some oil on the orange pipes...............best get cleaning them lol
Post 573631 by T5frankie on 2013-02-15 08:56:09
by the way you wouldn't recognize my saffy now what with james' old wheels on, the rear spoiler back to standard, standard grill and standard lights back on, no under the bonnet bling, tbh it looks like a heap of §§§§ lol
Post 573637 by V70 Graham on 2013-02-15 09:14:54
Car is looking amazing Ian, you must be very pleased, that engine bay sure looks the part now.
I can imagine how Frankie felt, not only handing over the parts but fitting them for you, he's done you proud there mate
Looking forward to seeing the car (and yourself) tomorrow.
Post 573638 by T5frankie on 2013-02-15 09:18:05
[QUOTE=M-R-P;569970]Haha, you funny ;)[/QUOTE]
he is being serious lol
Post 573750 by iancho on 2013-02-15 16:39:40
[QUOTE=t5frankie;573629]it was no problem mate, no problem letting you have my gear as i know you would look after it and show it off as it should be, i'm getting my new project underway, and you wouldn't recognize it already lol[/QUOTE]
Thank you Frank your new project already looks pretty amazing, shame about the Saffy i bet even you cannot belive it's the same car now lol. It did sound good though.
Post 573754 by T5frankie on 2013-02-15 16:43:36
[QUOTE=iancho;573750]Thank you Frank your new project already looks pretty amazing, shame about the Saffy i bet even you cannot belive it's the same car now lol. It did sound good though.[/QUOTE]
i know, shame about the wheels it has on lol
Post 573755 by iancho on 2013-02-15 16:44:31
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;573637]Car is looking amazing Ian, you must be very pleased, that engine bay sure looks the part now.
I can imagine how Frankie felt, not only handing over the parts but fitting them for you, he's done you proud there mate
Looking forward to seeing the car (and yourself) tomorrow.[/QUOTE]
Thank you Graham, Yes he worked all afternoon and we were both frozen but he never complained and just slowly got on with it. He had water coolant in his eyes cut his knuckles and a right numpty for a helper but never swore! lol
Tomorrow is going to be really good if the weather is like today, i've been giving mine a quick clean this afternoon.
Post 576770 by M-R-P on 2013-02-22 06:50:33
Haha! There is a twist in this tale and more was done to it than shown above - stay tuned for the next pics!
I'm pretty sure you won't get charged for the other two MRP's mate, I've had it before (several times - that's why I changed my username to my initials) and nobody's lost - out.
I'm glad you like what I did ;)
Post 576772 by T5frankie on 2013-02-22 06:52:17
Nice job but 120 quid?? I'd be crying, as a mate Ian man up to the wife mate LOL
Post 576775 by M-R-P on 2013-02-22 06:59:32
[QUOTE=t5frankie;576772]Nice job but 120 quid?? I'd be crying, as a mate Ian man up to the wife mate LOL[/QUOTE]
LOL - A happy wife is a happy life mate ;)
The 1st 2 attempts wouldn't have cleared as the other versions of my PP addy don't exist ;)
Post 576776 by MoleT-5R on 2013-02-22 07:03:53
To coin a Frankie phrase, thats going to make the front of your saffy look the tit's, nice work M-R-P, look forward to the fitted photos Ian your car is really looking great now. Bet your glad you experimented with the eggcrate grill now.
Post 576777 by iancho on 2013-02-22 07:03:57
[QUOTE=M-R-P;576775]LOL - A happy wife is a happy life mate ;)
The 1st 2 attempts wouldn't have cleared as the other versions of my PP addy don't exist ;)[/QUOTE]
I dunno mate as my online banking says Pay Pal £40 three times??? maybe i will get it back lol
Post 576778 by iancho on 2013-02-22 07:05:53
[QUOTE=t5frankie;576772]Nice job but 120 quid?? I'd be crying, as a mate Ian man up to the wife mate LOL[/QUOTE]
I did have a tear in my eye when i saw my account this morning lol... As for the wife, i'm far too afraid to man up to her... i need to eat... Who would cook for me and wash my clothes???? Ironing, cleaning??? lol
I'd be starving and skinny in a month..
Post 576779 by M-R-P on 2013-02-22 07:07:10
[QUOTE=iancho;576777]I dunno mate as my online banking says Pay Pal £40 three times??? maybe i will get it back lol[/QUOTE]
Really? go onto paypal and reverse the payments mate, if there's nobody to collect them, it'll be sitting in paypal's account gaining interest.
Post 576780 by iancho on 2013-02-22 07:07:58
[QUOTE=moleadrian;576776]To coin a Frankie phrase, thats going to make the front of your saffy look the tit's, nice work M-R-P, look forward to the fitted photos Ian your car is really looking great now. Bet your glad you experimented with the eggcrate grill now.[/QUOTE]
Thanks Adrian you should see the end result... If it wasn't for you and Martin with your ideas this never would of happened. Thanks for your input mate :B_thumb:
Post 576781 by iancho on 2013-02-22 07:09:35
[QUOTE=M-R-P;576779]Really? go onto paypal and reverse the payments mate, if there's nobody to collect them, it'll be sitting in paypal's account gaining interest.[/QUOTE]
Ahhh ok let me see...
Post 576783 by T5frankie on 2013-02-22 07:15:50
[QUOTE=iancho;576778]I did have a tear in my eye when i saw my account this morning lol... As for the wife, i'm far too afraid to man up to her... i need to eat... Who would cook for me and wash my clothes???? Ironing, cleaning??? lol
I'd be starving and skinny in a month..[/QUOTE]
That's funny, I feel your pain I've been with women like that, I wouldn't put up with it now, I'll do what I want as long as I ain't hurting anyone, and I'll go on vpc whenever I feel like it
Post 576785 by iancho on 2013-02-22 07:21:14
[QUOTE=t5frankie;576783]That's funny, I feel your pain I've been with women like that, I wouldn't put up with it now, I'll do what I want as long as I ain't hurting anyone, and I'll go on vpc whenever I feel like it[/QUOTE]
Good for you mate, life is about enjoying yourself! :shhh:
Post 576787 by V70 Graham on 2013-02-22 07:25:43
Grill looks good Ian, another good job by M-R-P, looking forward to the 'on car' pics mate.
Post 576798 by Liddo on 2013-02-22 08:32:50
Nice looking V70 mate, great story, a bit more bling than i'd add though, but each to their own ;)
Post 576801 by stribo on 2013-02-22 08:37:30
Looks great Ian, try not to get this one run over.;)
Post 576872 by iancho on 2013-02-22 11:54:20
[QUOTE=stribo;576801]Looks great Ian, try not to get this one run over.;)[/QUOTE]
LOL... I will do my best not to Steve, Many thanks to JUDGENINJA who was following me through London when my grill fell off and very kindly stopped risking life and limb to retrive my grill from the busy road.... Very brave of you Wayne and thoughtful, at least i had something to drive home with even though it had been run over. Thanks also to M-R-P who kindly gave me some cable ties to fasten it on with.
Post 576873 by M-R-P on 2013-02-22 11:57:31
Never mind that lol
Pics of the new one in situe please :uglyhamme
Post 576876 by iancho on 2013-02-22 11:59:18
Look at the quality... My son couldn't put it down last night lol. We were all really impressed with the level of work Martin.. Thank you mate :smile:
Post 576878 by iancho on 2013-02-22 12:01:19
My effort...
Post 576879 by iancho on 2013-02-22 12:02:20
Martins is much better...
Post 576880 by M-R-P on 2013-02-22 12:05:01
Looks awesome in that pic!
Maybe time to get Kerry to make you a custom badge?
I'm proper chuffed with it, I wasn't sure if the c/f slash would work but it looks fantastic. Even more chuffed that you like it too.
Post 576881 by iancho on 2013-02-22 12:05:05
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;576787]Grill looks good Ian, another good job by M-R-P, looking forward to the 'on car' pics mate.[/QUOTE]
Thanks Graham... He seems to be good with everything, unlike me lol
Post 576882 by iancho on 2013-02-22 12:06:32
[QUOTE=M-R-P;576880]
Looks awesome in that pic!
Maybe time to get Kerry to make you a custom badge?
I'm proper chuffed with it, I wasn't sure if the c/f slash would work but it looks fantastic. Even more chuffed that you like it too.[/QUOTE]
It does look really good Martin.... I almost thought it was a shame to put it on the car you did such a neat job.
Post 576883 by M-R-P on 2013-02-22 12:06:37
[QUOTE=iancho;576879]Martins is much better...
[/QUOTE]
I think I just had a little accident...:drunk:
Post 576884 by iancho on 2013-02-22 12:08:43
[QUOTE=Liddo;576798]Nice looking V70 mate, great story, a bit more bling than i'd add though, but each to their own ;)[/QUOTE]
I'm learning to slow it down now lol
Post 576885 by iancho on 2013-02-22 12:09:33
[QUOTE=M-R-P;576883]I think I just had a little accident...:drunk:[/QUOTE]
Steady now lol
Post 576889 by V70 Graham on 2013-02-22 12:17:10
It does look very nice.....another part of your car complete, Martin's not bad with the carbon fibre is he, it's not until you see something he has done till you appreciate how good he really is, puts those of us with limited practical skills to shame.
Post 576891 by M-R-P on 2013-02-22 12:22:08
A little knowledge goes a long way - it's not that hard, you just need to take your time and be careful.
I'll be more than happy to show anyone how to do it. :D
EDIT - I just realised that the c/f on the slash matches-up with the c/f on the surround! bloody hell - I AM good lol ;)
Post 576894 by T5frankie on 2013-02-22 12:42:43
Looks cracking mate, your car is finished, leave it alone now LOL
Post 576981 by volvokid on 2013-02-22 16:49:30
Now that is quality well done both of you
Post 576982 by iancho on 2013-02-22 16:52:44
[QUOTE=volvokid;576981]Now that is quality well done both of you[/QUOTE]
Thank you mate :)
We are lucky to have Martin with us! :)
Post 576983 by iancho on 2013-02-22 16:54:23
[QUOTE=t5frankie;576894]Looks cracking mate, your car is finished, leave it alone now LOL[/QUOTE]
Thanks mate...Yes i have finally learnt to stop messing LOL
Post 576984 by iancho on 2013-02-22 16:56:29
[QUOTE=M-R-P;576891]A little knowledge goes a long way - it's not that hard, you just need to take your time and be careful.
I'll be more than happy to show anyone how to do it. :D
EDIT - I just realised that the c/f on the slash matches-up with the c/f on the surround! bloody hell - I AM good lol ;)[/QUOTE]
LOL.. the pictures do not do it justice Martin... And YES you are Good and very kind to everyone on here :B_thumb:
Post 576985 by WOODY T5 on 2013-02-22 16:56:48
who`s the king of bling now looking nice mate
Post 576986 by iancho on 2013-02-22 16:58:32
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;576889]It does look very nice.....another part of your car complete, Martin's not bad with the carbon fibre is he, it's not until you see something he has done till you appreciate how good he really is, puts those of us with limited practical skills to shame.[/QUOTE]
Thank you Graham, he really is a talented young chap, don't worry you and i will find our forte in life one day :)
Post 576988 by iancho on 2013-02-22 17:01:45
[QUOTE=WOODY T5;576985]who`s the king of bling now looking nice mate[/QUOTE]
Thanks mate LOL... I'm getting there slowly... Big up for the smoking mate i think about you most days so it's interesting to keep us all informed on how your doing on your thread. BIG slap on the back from me :B_thumb:
Post 576992 by T5frankie on 2013-02-22 17:11:25
you know what happens when you stop though mate??????? its time to sell and get a new project lol
Post 576995 by iancho on 2013-02-22 17:18:12
[QUOTE=t5frankie;576992]you know what happens when you stop though mate??????? its time to sell and get a new project lol[/QUOTE]
Yeah thats what worries me LOL...
I still have some jobs to do so fortunatly for me it will be a while before i get to that stage... I remember Dean posting a while ago wondering what to do next, it's like these cars give us something to do and dream about all day long while we are at work earning a living... UNTIL it's finished... Then we become a little lost LOL
Post 576999 by T5frankie on 2013-02-22 17:23:14
[QUOTE=iancho;576995]Yeah thats what worries me LOL...
I still have some jobs to do so fortunatly for me it will be a while before i get to that stage... I remember Dean posting a while ago wondering what to do next, it's like these cars give us something to do and dream about all day long while we are at work earning a living... UNTIL it's finished... Then we become a little lost LOL[/QUOTE]
i'm enjoying starting afresh with this new one and i have you to thank for that
Post 577060 by Jamest5r on 2013-02-22 19:22:27
[QUOTE=iancho;576876]Look at the quality... My son couldn't put it down last night lol. We were all really impressed with the level of work Martin.. Thank you mate :smile:
[/QUOTE]
That is pure quality MRP, top job :)
Post 577161 by WOODY T5 on 2013-02-22 21:19:21
[QUOTE=M-R-P;576873]Never mind that lol
Pics of the new one in situe please :uglyhamme[/QUOTE]pm sent
Post 577166 by LiamT4 on 2013-02-22 21:26:51
[QUOTE=WOODY T5;577161]pm sent[/QUOTE]
Looks like you want something wrapped then lol
Post 577170 by WOODY T5 on 2013-02-22 21:48:29
[QUOTE=LiamT4;577166]Looks like you want something wrapped then lol[/QUOTE]my car lol
Post 577174 by V70 Graham on 2013-02-22 22:23:43
[QUOTE=WOODY T5;577170]my car lol[/QUOTE]
After helping Martin vinyl wrap his roof last year, and the fun we had, good luck with persuading him lol
Post 577195 by M-R-P on 2013-02-23 02:10:40
[QUOTE=WOODY T5;577161]pm sent[/QUOTE]
Replied;)
[QUOTE=WOODY T5;577170]my car lol[/QUOTE]
Not happening dude lol.
Post 579123 by iancho on 2013-03-01 14:25:02
Put my 18"s on again today until i get some new tyres for the 19"s... Which look better lads?
Post 579124 by iancho on 2013-03-01 14:26:14
Post 579125 by stribo on 2013-03-01 14:29:09
I think you should keep the 19's and sell me your 18's ;)
Post 579126 by iancho on 2013-03-01 14:32:38
[QUOTE=stribo;579125]I think you should keep the 19's and sell me your 18's ;)[/QUOTE]
I will throw in my projectors too if you like :smile:
Post 579128 by smithy on 2013-03-01 14:37:27
I like the 19s and the 18s lol
Post 579130 by WOODY T5 on 2013-03-01 14:48:12
Both look very good mate how does it feel with 19s on when driving to 18s?
Post 579131 by Rudeyboy18 on 2013-03-01 14:51:17
18's or 19's look good. But in Grey. Im not so keen on the white/silver wheels.
Also i like your front splitter.... Is that an 850 one ??
Post 579136 by T5frankie on 2013-03-01 15:24:42
[QUOTE=iancho;579123]Put my 18"s on again today until i get some new tyres for the 19"s... Which look better lads?
[/QUOTE]
are you really asking that question, those 18's look chod close up and cheaply made
Post 579138 by Jamest5r on 2013-03-01 15:27:29
As I can't see the pics I don't give a fudge :)
Post 579140 by stribo on 2013-03-01 15:32:54
[QUOTE=iancho;579126]I will throw in my projectors too if you like :smile:[/QUOTE]
Oh if you insist.:D
Post 579174 by V70 Graham on 2013-03-01 16:15:09
Ultimately I'd say it's down to the ride, if you can put up with the harsher ride then go with the 19's (they may need a refurb though) although the 18's do look good (not seen them up close)
Post 579177 by iancho on 2013-03-01 16:20:28
[QUOTE=smithy;579128]I like the 19s and the 18s lol[/QUOTE]
Yeah i know what you mean mate lol
Post 579182 by iancho on 2013-03-01 16:25:35
[QUOTE=WOODY T5;579130]Both look very good mate how does it feel with 19s on when driving to 18s?[/QUOTE]
Cheers WOODY, the 19s are alot harder and you can feel everything through the tyres thats why i have ordered some new ones in the hope that the ride is a little gentler... Although i realize that it will not make too much difference. It feels really good to have the 18s back on.
Post 579184 by iancho on 2013-03-01 16:29:53
[QUOTE=Rudeyboy18;579131]18's or 19's look good. But in Grey. Im not so keen on the white/silver wheels.
Also i like your front splitter.... Is that an 850 one ??[/QUOTE]
Thanks matey... I'm not sure what the splitter is as Tomcat made it for me. Get in touch with him he will do one for you too. I think he does two types if i remember correctly, one for the 850 and one for the 70 series. PM him mate he is a really nice chap and very cheap too £130 i think.
Post 579185 by iancho on 2013-03-01 16:31:42
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;579138]As I can't see the pics I don't give a fudge :)[/QUOTE]
Just imagen 18 or 19 little square boxes all together James ;)
Post 579188 by iancho on 2013-03-01 16:33:10
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;579174]Ultimately I'd say it's down to the ride, if you can put up with the harsher ride then go with the 19's (they may need a refurb though) although the 18's do look good (not seen them up close)[/QUOTE]
Thank you Graham i think both look good for different reasons :smile:
Post 579190 by iancho on 2013-03-01 16:34:06
[QUOTE=T5frankie;579136]are you really asking that question, those 18's look chod close up and cheaply made[/QUOTE]
LOL, i know yours are totally different from mine close up
Post 579211 by T5frankie on 2013-03-01 17:14:22
why dont you just use the 19's for summer mate? and they are your ian not mine lol
Post 579220 by iancho on 2013-03-01 17:26:50
Yeah i was thinking exactly the same matey... Summer 19s, Winter 18s, I hope i did not refer to them as yours mate if i did i am sorry lol.
I think people will always refer to them as yours as you are far more famous than me lol.... even 5yrs down the road if i sold them, people would say "those were Frankies wheels" or "You mean Frankies old wheels" lol
Post 579222 by T5frankie on 2013-03-01 17:30:01
[QUOTE=iancho;579220]Yeah i was thinking exactly the same matey... Summer 19s, Winter 18s, I hope i did not refer to them as yours mate if i did i am sorry lol.
I think people will always refer to them as yours as you are far more famous than me lol.... even 5yrs down the road if i sold them, people would say "those were Frankies wheels" or "You mean Frankies old wheels" lol[/QUOTE]
refurb them put good tyres on and use them just for shows maybe, but for god sake spray the 18's darker lol
Post 579229 by iancho on 2013-03-01 17:35:33
[QUOTE=T5frankie;579222]refurb them put good tyres on and use them just for shows maybe, but for god sake spray the 18's darker lol[/QUOTE]
Lol it's on the cards.... I think they will be much better with new tyres on as i could already feel the difference from the one new one that went on the other day.
I think they would look nice Silver as the whole car looks to dull with them as they are.
Post 579234 by V70 Graham on 2013-03-01 17:38:00
+1 for the silver :B_thumb:
Post 579235 by T5frankie on 2013-03-01 17:38:03
[QUOTE=iancho;579229]Lol it's on the cards.... I think they will be much better with new tyres on as i could already feel the difference from the one new one that went on the other day.
I think they would look nice Silver as the whole car looks to dull with them as they are.[/QUOTE]
no mate not when you have black everywhere on your car, how about painting them gloss black?
Post 579239 by iancho on 2013-03-01 17:41:29
Could be an idea... not sure lol
It will not be for a while though as i have run out of money.
Post 579248 by T5frankie on 2013-03-01 17:47:25
[QUOTE=iancho;579239]Could be an idea... not sure lol
It will not be for a while though as i have run out of money.[/QUOTE]
you and me both mate
Post 580719 by iancho on 2013-03-05 08:00:50
Ok guys i want/need your help and wisdom please.... I have booked my car in on Friday to have a Blanking Plate fitted as it already has a Dump Valve... WOULD i be harming the car in any way by doing this? as i worry to death that i could be doing some damage.
I just want to hear what it sounds like... I can always switch it back if i do not like it.
Now then the pipe that comes from the origional blanking plate will have to be removed from both ends and blocked up with a screw and i imagen that the dump valve will automatically take over, correct?
By being a automatic will it really do any damage to the auto system?
I did speak to the Flying Moose at the RR day and he gave me some really good advice which i have taken on board... Thanks Emlyn.
I worry that by changing things i am just ASKING for trouble which would really upset me.
Post 580721 by T5frankie on 2013-03-05 08:08:18
You're only replacing one with another, nothing will happen, the pipe to the re-circ goes into the to of the dump valve, I've told you this over and over, guess you don't trust me!
Post 580725 by M-R-P on 2013-03-05 08:16:26
Frankie's right - it'll be fine.
If you were using a blanking plat with no recirc/bov then there's a whole can of worms regarding will it, won't it hurt the turbo but this isn't the case. You're still expelling the excess pressure from the system.
You'll get the most from the BOV when you boot it and let off the throttle from high boost PSSSTTTTT!
Post 580727 by iancho on 2013-03-05 08:19:01
[QUOTE=T5frankie;580721]You're only replacing one with another, nothing will happen, the pipe to the re-circ goes into the to of the dump valve, I've told you this over and over, guess you don't trust me![/QUOTE]
Lol i do trust you, it's just that i'm so stupid when it comes to these things that i worry myself to death!
Post 580807 by iancho on 2013-03-05 14:22:38
Here is the dump Valve....
Post 580808 by iancho on 2013-03-05 14:23:43
This pipe comes from the origional blanking plate thingy...
Post 580809 by T5frankie on 2013-03-05 14:25:25
It's what the plate was designed for
Post 580810 by iancho on 2013-03-05 14:26:03
Now this is the same pipe from the blanking plate thingy.... I'm guessing i have to pull this pipe from the conection and block it off so the dump valve takes over?
Post 580811 by iancho on 2013-03-05 14:27:10
[QUOTE=T5frankie;580809]It's what the plate was designed for[/QUOTE]
Ahhh right.... thank you Frank, so i just pull the old pipe off and block it?
Post 580812 by T5frankie on 2013-03-05 14:27:29
When you fit the plate just stick the dump valve pipe on the vac, tree
Post 580813 by T5frankie on 2013-03-05 14:29:03
Remember you are just swapping valves so whatever one is being used goes to the vac tree
Post 580814 by iancho on 2013-03-05 14:30:45
[QUOTE=T5frankie;580812]When you fit the plate just stick the dump valve pipe on the vac, tree[/QUOTE]
Is that where you put it on the Vac, Tree? Those 3 little rubbers in a row?.... I haven't moved anything since you did it. Oh dear! lol
Post 580815 by iancho on 2013-03-05 14:33:55
Frank is that where the little Blue pipe is going to the Vac tree?
Post 580816 by T5frankie on 2013-03-05 14:37:14
When you take the Volvo valve off there will be a tube on the end of it, take that tube off of it and put it on the dump valve. Take the blue tube off and make sure you blank the bit on the vac tree back up or it will hiss
Post 580817 by T5frankie on 2013-03-05 14:38:10
[QUOTE=iancho;580815]Frank is that where the little Blue pipe is going to the Vac tree?[/QUOTE]
Yes
Post 580818 by iancho on 2013-03-05 14:42:27
[QUOTE=T5frankie;580816]When you take the Volvo valve off there will be a tube on the end of it, take that tube off of it and put it on the dump valve. Take the blue tube off and make sure you blank the bit on the vac tree back up or it will hiss[/QUOTE]
So let me get this right.... the pipe in the Bottom of the engine where the Blanking Plate is going is the end that i connect to the Dump Valve and not the Pipe at the Top of the engine where my finger is? see picture below
Post 580822 by iancho on 2013-03-05 14:49:12
And can i leave the Blue pipe connected to the Vac Tree and just Block the end with a screw?
Post 580823 by T5frankie on 2013-03-05 14:50:39
It will be the opposite end of that pipe that goes on the dump valve
Post 580824 by T5frankie on 2013-03-05 14:51:22
[QUOTE=iancho;580822]And can i leave the Blue pipe connected to the Vac Tree and just Block the end with a screw?[/QUOTE]
Yeah or cap it off
Post 580825 by M-R-P on 2013-03-05 14:51:56
Ian mate, you seem to be pointing at the vac pipe to the brake servo...
Post 580829 by iancho on 2013-03-05 15:00:21
[QUOTE=M-R-P;580825]Ian mate, you seem to be pointing at the vac pipe to the brake servo...[/QUOTE]
Oh God lol.... I will follow the pipe from the Blanking plate area and get the correct pipe. See how dangerous i am if left alone! lol
So the Top of the pipe is lets say Pipe A, where the Blanking plate is going down inside the engine is Pipe B.... I connect Pipe A to the Dump Valve... So what do i do with the end of Pipe B? as the Blanking Plate will now be stopping it from working... Do i just Block the end of Pipe B?
Post 580831 by T5frankie on 2013-03-05 15:04:32
Why you worrying? You're not even doing it? I've explained how to do it Ian just swap the pipe from the re-circ and place it on the dump valve
Post 580833 by M-R-P on 2013-03-05 15:04:48
Find the pipe that used to connect to the recirc valve that you've replaced with a blanking plate. Track it back round the side of the engine to the vac tree. Now, remove it from the tree and throw it on the floor - you don't need it. Now, if the blue pipe from the BOV isn't connected to the tree, connect it to the port that had the recirc pipe on it. If it is connected to the tree, block the port where the recirc pipe was. There should be no ports on the tree left uncovered.
Job done ;)
Post 580835 by stribo on 2013-03-05 15:07:43
Down where the blanking plate is, and were the recirc valve was, there should be a vac hose flapping around, stick this on top of the dump valve. Take the blue hose off altogether, and cap off the vac tree were the blue hose was connected.
Post 580837 by stribo on 2013-03-05 15:08:18
Been beaten twice :lol:
Post 580839 by iancho on 2013-03-05 15:13:28
[QUOTE=M-R-P;580833]Find the pipe that used to connect to the recirc valve that you've replaced with a blanking plate. Track it back round the side of the engine to the vac tree. Now, remove it from the tree and throw it on the floor - you don't need it. Now, if the blue pipe from the BOV isn't connected to the tree, connect it to the port that had the recirc pipe on it. If it is connected to the tree, block the port where the recirc pipe was. There should be no ports on the tree left uncovered.
Job done ;)[/QUOTE]
Ahhh!! very well explained Martin thankyou!..... The Little Blue Pipe is already connected to the Vac Tree so i just block off where the old black pipe was going which was not to the Vac Tree... it was somewhere else... the only thing connected to the Vac Tree is the Little Blue Pipe. Does BOV mean Dump Valve?
Post 580840 by iancho on 2013-03-05 15:17:07
[QUOTE=stribo;580835]Down where the blanking plate is, and were the recirc valve was, there should be a vac hose flapping around, stick this on top of the dump valve. Take the blue hose off altogether, and cap off the vac tree were the blue hose was connected.[/QUOTE]
Thanks Steve its all making sense now... and thank you Frank also :)
Post 580841 by stribo on 2013-03-05 15:17:27
Yes Ian BOV and dump valve are the same for these purposes. ;)
Post 580846 by M-R-P on 2013-03-05 15:25:14
[QUOTE=iancho;580839]Ahhh!! very well explained Martin thankyou!..... The Little Blue Pipe is already connected to the Vac Tree so i just block off where the old black pipe was going which was not to the Vac Tree... it was somewhere else... the only thing connected to the Vac Tree is the Little Blue Pipe. Does BOV mean Dump Valve?[/QUOTE]
OOPS! sorry, the recirc pipe will be attached to a port on the inlet manifold. Not 100% with the pre ME7 stuff.
Post 580847 by T5frankie on 2013-03-05 15:26:45
[QUOTE=stribo;580835]Down where the blanking plate is, and were the recirc valve was, there should be a vac hose flapping around, stick this on top of the dump valve. Take the blue hose off altogether, and cap off the vac tree were the blue hose was connected.[/QUOTE]
I'm sure I've said that twice and is the best way
Post 580848 by T5frankie on 2013-03-05 15:27:52
[QUOTE=M-R-P;580846]OOPS! sorry, the recirc pipe will be attached to a port on the inlet manifold. Not 100% with the pre ME7 stuff.[/QUOTE]
Well I am and he had his finger pointed to the right pipe in the photo
Post 580849 by M-R-P on 2013-03-05 15:29:36
[QUOTE=T5frankie;580848]Well I am and he had his finger pointed to the right pipe in the photo[/QUOTE]
You sure?
Post 580853 by T5frankie on 2013-03-05 15:34:31
The other photo
Post 580854 by stribo on 2013-03-05 15:35:34
[QUOTE=T5frankie;580847]I'm sure I've said that twice and is the best way[/QUOTE]
That's exactly what you've said, just thought I'd try wording it differently.;)
Post 580855 by T5frankie on 2013-03-05 15:35:43
Lol
Post 580865 by M-R-P on 2013-03-05 16:11:04
[QUOTE=T5frankie;580853]The other photo[/QUOTE]
Fair enough - that'll be the port I was on about lol.
Looks like the same size pipe as the brake servo tho (in that pic).
I'd rather be wrong than see Ian disconnect the wrong pipe ;)
Post 580870 by Rudeyboy18 on 2013-03-05 16:27:06
I ran my car for 3 months with both BOV and RECiIRC Running. I t-piced the pipe fromt he recirc valve to the top of BOV/ Inlet manifold. I had it like this for 3 months until i finally got round to fitting a blacking plate. But when the blanking platewas fitted my bov was about twice the volume. It was a pain in the §§§§, not hard, just tricky to get too. But some racket spanners would of made super light work of it. I would say if the car was up in the air a machanic would have it done in 5mins
Post 580900 by T5frankie on 2013-03-05 17:21:14
[QUOTE=Rudeyboy18;580870]I ran my car for 3 months with both BOV and RECiIRC Running. I t-piced the pipe fromt he recirc valve to the top of BOV/ Inlet manifold. I had it like this for 3 months until i finally got round to fitting a blacking plate. But when the blanking platewas fitted my bov was about twice the volume. It was a pain in the §§§§, not hard, just tricky to get too. But some racket spanners would of made super light work of it. I would say if the car was up in the air a machanic would have it done in 5mins[/QUOTE]
he is running both but gets no benefit from doing so as still hasn't got the blanking plate fitted, so no sound effects, a 10mm ratchet spanner is a must for this job
Post 580924 by Rudeyboy18 on 2013-03-05 17:56:38
It honestly is Ian.... Frankie and Martin both coached me into it... Remove the heat shield and you will see it immediatley.... RATCHET SPANNER is the key to this job................. I did it with a normal 10mm spanner and if i did it again i could do it with in minutes.
Post 580929 by iancho on 2013-03-05 18:01:21
[QUOTE=Rudeyboy18;580924]It honestly is Ian.... Frankie and Martin both coached me into it... Remove the heat shield and you will see it immediatley.... RATCHET SPANNER is the key to this job................. I did it with a normal 10mm spanner and if i did it again i could do it with in minutes.[/QUOTE]
Thank you both for the vote of confidence.. LOL... If i was off tomorrow or it was earlier today i would give it a try as i understand more now... even though it took me all day just to work it all out!
Post 580932 by Rudeyboy18 on 2013-03-05 18:05:51
It takes Volvo Years of working out how to build the the new models to the best standard, yet i bet will only take 24hours ona production line to build one.... So your thoughts are relative.....
All day to work it out .............. 20 mins to fix it.
Its worth a shot, even taking the heat shield off and having a nose down at it.....!!!! Its 3 bolts... literally
Post 580933 by T5frankie on 2013-03-05 18:07:08
[QUOTE=Rudeyboy18;580924]It honestly is Ian.... Frankie and Martin both coached me into it... Remove the heat shield and you will see it immediatley.... RATCHET SPANNER is the key to this job................. I did it with a normal 10mm spanner and if i did it again i could do it with in minutes.[/QUOTE]
ive only ever done it with a normal spanner and its a right ballache lol
Post 582138 by iancho on 2013-03-08 17:36:51
Well i got the Blanking Plate fitted... It took my guy about 2hrs. Was easy to get the old plate off but a right pain trying to fit the Blanking Plate...awkward angle. He didn't even want any money!
Sounds great now... Makes different noises depending on how hard your driving, Super Fun!
Post 582152 by T5frankie on 2013-03-08 17:54:02
[QUOTE=iancho;582138]Well i got the Blanking Plate fitted... It took my guy about 2hrs. Was easy to get the old plate off but a right pain trying to fit the Blanking Plate...awkward angle. He didn't even want any money!
Sounds great now... Makes different noises depending on how hard your driving, Super Fun![/QUOTE]
eh? getting it off is the harder part as its fatter than the blanking plate so less room to move, so you can hear that filter now Ian? sounds good don't it?
Post 582160 by iancho on 2013-03-08 17:58:48
[QUOTE=T5frankie;582152]eh? getting it off is the harder part as its fatter than the blanking plate so less room to move, so you can hear that filter now Ian? sounds good don't it?[/QUOTE]
I was with him mate... Took him 15mins to get the old plate off lol.
It sounds really good mate, cannot stop grinning now. Thankyou for all your advice and fitting it for me :B_thumb:
Post 582173 by Rudeyboy18 on 2013-03-08 18:16:29
[QUOTE=T5frankie;582152]eh? getting it off is the harder part as its fatter than the blanking plate so less room to move, so you can hear that filter now Ian? sounds good don't it?[/QUOTE]
I found it alot harder to get the recirculating valve off . The bottom bolt took ages.... the plate went on within a few mins.
Post 582180 by T5frankie on 2013-03-08 18:32:13
[QUOTE=Rudeyboy18;582173]I found it alot harder to get the recirculating valve off . The bottom bolt took ages.... the plate went on within a few mins.[/QUOTE]
i know, i dontv know what his mechanic was doing lol, that bottom bolt is a bitch and you know you cant drop it or you'll be knackered
Post 582181 by T5frankie on 2013-03-08 18:32:52
[QUOTE=iancho;582160]I was with him mate... Took him 15mins to get the old plate off lol.
It sounds really good mate, cannot stop grinning now. Thankyou for all your advice and fitting it for me :B_thumb:[/QUOTE]
no problem mate, now enjoy darth vader under the bonnet
Post 582213 by Jamest5r on 2013-03-08 18:49:05
Welcome to the pssssssssst club :)
Post 582306 by LiamT4 on 2013-03-08 22:02:08
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;582213]Welcome to the pssssssssst club :)[/QUOTE]
Mine made that noise earlier.........................when it p*ss*d all of its coolant out and down the drive lol
Post 582311 by Jamest5r on 2013-03-08 22:33:22
[QUOTE=LiamT4;582306]Mine made that noise earlier.........................when it p*ss*d all of its coolant out and down the drive lol[/QUOTE]
Expect nothing less from that pansy pi$$y tank :)
Post 582313 by LiamT4 on 2013-03-08 22:38:49
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;582311]Expect nothing less from that pansy pi$$y tank :)[/QUOTE]
Yep, the car is unusable because of a tiny hole in the coolant tank.
btw the coolant tank has "made in sweden" stamped on it ;-)
Post 585975 by iancho on 2013-03-19 15:29:46
So too cheer myself up i booked the 19's in for a re-furb.... I chose Porsche Silver or something like that... The extra Spare is also going to be done. New tyres should be here tomorrow.
I will post pics up when they are done in a few days....
Post 585976 by iancho on 2013-03-19 15:34:25
I also found this photo that Santa took... Cheers Rich thats a really good shot mate! :B_thumb:
Post 585977 by Jamest5r on 2013-03-19 15:35:20
Ah bummer, did they have it in winter mode?
Post 585982 by V70 Graham on 2013-03-19 16:25:35
I'd say 150bhp if your lucky lol, can't wait to see the wheels mate
Post 585989 by iancho on 2013-03-19 17:23:46
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;585977]Ah bummer, did they have it in winter mode?[/QUOTE]
Yeah it was mate.... No i had it in Sport mode i'm not sure if that would make any difference.
Post 585990 by iancho on 2013-03-19 17:26:47
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;585982]I'd say 150bhp if your lucky lol, can't wait to see the wheels mate[/QUOTE]
I only did it to see if i could beat you! lol
The wheels should look nice and sparkly :cool:
Post 585995 by T5frankie on 2013-03-19 17:45:25
what was the point of having it in sports mode? it HAS to be in winter mode and in gear 3 to do an automatic, so it starts in 3 and wont go in any other gear,
ps silver wheels on a black themed car will look chod
Post 585996 by volvokid on 2013-03-19 17:47:56
[QUOTE=T5frankie;585995]
ps silver wheels on a black themed car will look chod[/QUOTE]
I wanted to say that but I seem to always slag other peoples ideas.
Post 586003 by T5frankie on 2013-03-19 17:52:47
[QUOTE=volvokid;585996]I wanted to say that but I seem to always slag other peoples ideas.[/QUOTE]
lol, i am liking bright silver wheels at the moment, but on the right car, which is not Ians, he has styled it all black, i think he should paint the wheels gloss black and they would look the nuts, especially on my 850r lol
Post 586005 by iancho on 2013-03-19 17:53:40
[QUOTE=T5frankie;585995]what was the point of having it in sports mode? it HAS to be in winter mode and in gear 3 to do an automatic, so it starts in 3 and wont go in any other gear,
ps silver wheels on a black themed car will look chod[/QUOTE]
It was in 3rd but i kinda forgot about the winter mode due to nearly crapping myself.... He said it kept changing up to 4th but i couldn't hear it. I don't see how it can change to 4th when it's Locked in 3rd even in Sport mode.
Boy you should hear the Blow Off from that Dump Valve!
I think i nearly passed out when he floored it... My heart was going triple time lol.
The Wheels will look the nuts mate... Its the look i've wanted for years... Nice and Blingy!
Post 586006 by iancho on 2013-03-19 17:58:25
[QUOTE=volvokid;585996]I wanted to say that but I seem to always slag other peoples ideas.[/QUOTE]
You could of said it, I wouldn't mind lol
This idea WILL work mate as it has all been years in the planning... It was just finding the money to put it all together... Just watch this space lol
I bet you like em! :B_thumb:
Post 586007 by T5frankie on 2013-03-19 18:02:21
[QUOTE=iancho;586005]It was in 3rd but i kinda forgot about the winter mode due to nearly crapping myself.... He said it kept changing up to 4th but i couldn't hear it. Boy you should hear the Blow Off from that Dump Valve!
I think i nearly passed out when he floored it... My heart was going triple time lol.
The Wheels will look the nuts mate... Its the look i've wanted for years... Nice and Blingy![/QUOTE]
it needed to be in winter mode mate, i did say winter and 3rd mate as it will only use 3rd from start to finish, r.e the wheels good luck, but your old wheels were silver and didnt match the rest of the car mate. see if martin will photoshop a few different colours onto a photo of your car for you
Post 586008 by iancho on 2013-03-19 18:07:00
[QUOTE=T5frankie;586003]lol, i am liking bright silver wheels at the moment, but on the right car, which is not Ians, he has styled it all black, i think he should paint the wheels gloss black and they would look the nuts, especially on my 850r lol[/QUOTE]
Thats why you keep telling me Black lol
Others have done Black, i want something that will stand out more :)
Post 586009 by iancho on 2013-03-19 18:08:33
[QUOTE=T5frankie;586007]it needed to be in winter mode mate, i did say winter and 3rd mate as it will only use 3rd from start to finish, r.e the wheels good luck, but your old wheels were silver and didnt match the rest of the car mate. see if martin will photoshop a few different colours onto a photo of your car for you[/QUOTE]
I win the title of Mr Numpty Boy then.... Ok i will see what i can do
Post 586019 by Jamest5r on 2013-03-19 18:31:28
[QUOTE=iancho;585989]Yeah it was mate.... No i had it in Sport mode i'm not sure if that would make any difference.[/QUOTE]
As Frankie just said W locks it in 3rd from the start even in D.
Post 586035 by LiamT4 on 2013-03-19 18:53:13
I know its been said, but it has been said before and you still forgot, so i'll say it one more time
gear position 3, winter mode on :B_thumb:
Post 586043 by volvokid on 2013-03-19 18:59:07
So guys if I wanted to put my saffy onto the rollers what would I need to do hahaha
Post 586059 by Jamest5r on 2013-03-19 19:15:34
[QUOTE=volvokid;586043]So guys if I wanted to put my saffy onto the rollers what would I need to do hahaha[/QUOTE]
Getting it out of storage would be a good start :)
Post 586061 by Jamest5r on 2013-03-19 19:16:31
[QUOTE=iancho;586009]I win the[COLOR="#FF0000"] title of Mr Numpty Boy then[/COLOR].... Ok i will see what i can do[/QUOTE]
Nope that's Frankie's and always will be :)
Post 586064 by LiamT4 on 2013-03-19 19:19:03
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;586059]Getting it out of storage would be a good start :)[/QUOTE]
§§§§§§, i was going to say something similar ;-)
Post 586066 by smithy on 2013-03-19 19:20:06
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;586061]Nope that's Frankie's and always will be :)[/QUOTE]
Very true lol
Post 586074 by volvokid on 2013-03-19 19:28:23
Oi it will be on the back of the trailer when I get home. So it gets a wee drive round the local aerodrome.
Post 596785 by V70 Graham on 2013-04-15 16:28:40
Will be stunning when it's done mate, it's the finishing touches that matter, once the paint is on and you've polished her up she'll look great.
I know you work Sundays but it would be good to see you at Haynes in 4 weeks if you can make it at all.
Post 596792 by iancho on 2013-04-15 16:39:31
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;596785]Will be stunning when it's done mate, it's the finishing touches that matter, once the paint is on and you've polished her up she'll look great.
I know you work Sundays but it would be good to see you at Haynes in 4 weeks if you can make it at all.[/QUOTE]
Thanks Graham... I have been thinking about Haynes as it sounds like a good event. I'm still undecided if i can get the time off. I am seriously considering Trax though after talking to you and others it sounds like a great day.
Post 596800 by V70 Graham on 2013-04-15 16:53:50
They are both great days out, plenty of members at each.....well M-R-P won't be at TRAX if last years reply from Mrs M-R-P still stands this year lol
Post 596802 by T5frankie on 2013-04-15 16:59:37
it will look great when done mate
Post 598125 by timbo on 2013-04-19 13:19:04
Shes gonna be spotless Ian and one of the best cars on this forum, better than spending your money on ciggys!
Post 598126 by stribo on 2013-04-19 13:19:53
Looks much better without the rear bumper.:P
Post 598139 by T5frankie on 2013-04-19 14:09:58
hope it matches when refitted lol
Post 598155 by iancho on 2013-04-19 15:31:21
[QUOTE=timbo;598125]Shes gonna be spotless Ian and one of the best cars on this forum, better than spending your money on ciggys![/QUOTE]
Thanks Tim it certainly is mate and it gives me more pleasure ! :smile:
Post 598156 by iancho on 2013-04-19 15:33:13
[QUOTE=stribo;598126]Looks much better without the rear bumper.:P[/QUOTE]
LOL.... the Twin Pipes look better like that IMO :smile:
Post 598157 by iancho on 2013-04-19 15:34:57
[QUOTE=T5frankie;598139]hope it matches when refitted lol[/QUOTE]
Me too ! LOL.... The Front Bumper was ok when i had that done and all the other Re-Sprays have matched so far, Fingers Crossed :smile:
Post 598164 by V70 Graham on 2013-04-19 15:53:37
Looking good so fay, you still leaving the backs of the mirrors where they join the car Black ?
Post 598169 by iancho on 2013-04-19 16:01:24
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;598164]Looking good so fay, you still leaving the backs of the mirrors where they join the car Black ?[/QUOTE]
No mate where they Join the car will be Saffron now.... I've kind of reversed the look, when you look at it from the front the grey plastic holding the Mirrors on will be Gold with a nice Gold line running under the Mirrors... Then when the large plastic bit on the back of the mirror is Carbon Wrapped in Black it should set it off nicely :smile:
Post 598837 by MoleT-5R on 2013-04-21 01:03:03
shuold look stunning when its back together, mate
Post 598849 by Biff on 2013-04-21 07:41:32
I'm very jealous Ian, the day mine has the few dents removed & looks as straight as yours I'll be a happy biff.
I love your grill longtime...
Post 599219 by iancho on 2013-04-22 06:15:27
[QUOTE=moleadrian;598837]shuold look stunning when its back together, mate[/QUOTE]
Thanks Adrian I'm very happy with the Re-Spray work, I will be even more anal about parking now... It drives my wife mad :)
Post 599220 by iancho on 2013-04-22 06:20:45
[QUOTE=Biff;598849]I'm very jealous Ian, the day mine has the few dents removed & looks as straight as yours I'll be a happy biff.
I love your grill longtime...[/QUOTE]
Cheers Biff, the Grill was Adrians idea so it's thanks to him that the Front end has that Black Gold effect... Martin did a great job of putting the idea on paper so to speak... I've had a few PM's about the Grill so i hope Martin is getting some enquiries :)
Post 599232 by Tomcat on 2013-04-22 07:28:12
[QUOTE=iancho;598157]Me too ! LOL.... The Front Bumper was ok when i had that done and all the other Re-Sprays have matched so far, Fingers Crossed :smile:[/QUOTE]
You can usually get away with a slight miss match in colour when it's on a seperate panel, provided it is only a SLIGHT miss match. Looking Great Ian!, can't wait to get started on the paintwork on mine!.
Post 599274 by MA'R'K on 2013-04-22 11:35:13
Looking FAB mate.....does this mean you've resprayed the whole car now? I still need to redo my mirrors and colour code the grey.....have you thought about doing the cant rails too?
Post 599275 by MA'R'K on 2013-04-22 11:36:46
[QUOTE=MA'R'K;599274].....have you thought about doing the cant rails too?[/QUOTE]
Knob! Apologies.....you've got scaffolding (roof rails) ;)
Post 599346 by iancho on 2013-04-22 17:27:30
[QUOTE=Tomcat;599232]You can usually get away with a slight miss match in colour when it's on a seperate panel, provided it is only a SLIGHT miss match. Looking Great Ian!, can't wait to get started on the paintwork on mine!.[/QUOTE]
I know what you mean Craig, Lucky for me it all went back on and matches perfectly.... Looks stunning now, i'm really pleased with the result. I just have to contact Martin now about wrapping my Splitter and Wing Mirrors. You seem to be really enjoying getting your teeth into your new project lol.... You have been away for to long mate :)
Post 599353 by claymore on 2013-04-22 17:45:39
Can't wait to see this all back together, it's going to look stunning.
Post 599368 by V70 Graham on 2013-04-22 18:15:56
It will look vey good Ian, that strutbrace is one of a kind !
Post 599374 by AndysR on 2013-04-22 18:26:05
I'm looking forward to seeing what the mirrors look like, I like the sound of reversing the original colour theme :)
Post 599424 by iancho on 2013-04-22 20:04:02
[QUOTE=claymore;599353]Can't wait to see this all back together, it's going to look stunning.[/QUOTE]
Thank you Colin... Today i started Rubbing down my Cylinder Head and Pipes with Different Grades of paper.... Boy do my arms ache tonight. I don't know how good it will be by the end but it's keeping me quite :)
I'm doing it in-situ so it's awkward and fiddly, i'm not expecting it to look amazing just a little different.
Post 599426 by iancho on 2013-04-22 20:05:34
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;599368]It will look vey good Ian, that strutbrace is one of a kind ![/QUOTE]
It almost matches the pipes mate.... Looks stunning in the Flesh :)
Post 599428 by iancho on 2013-04-22 20:07:42
[QUOTE=AndysR;599374]I'm looking forward to seeing what the mirrors look like, I like the sound of reversing the original colour theme :)[/QUOTE]
It's just a different angle mate but it should look good when Martin has Wrapped the other part of the Mirror :)
Post 599437 by Jamest5r on 2013-04-22 20:16:02
This is going to be one stunning car, well it was already but taking it to the next level, id be scared to drive it let alone park it any where.
Post 599443 by iancho on 2013-04-22 20:26:45
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;599437]This is going to be one stunning car, well it was already but taking it to the next level, id be scared to drive it let alone park it any where.[/QUOTE]
I'm getting that way James lol.... as it is my only car and used everyday i really am becoming a nerd when it comes to leaving it anywhere. Plus there are so many other idiots about who just LOVE to slam thier door into yours or shopping trolly.... I have taken to Parking in Mother and Child bays as at least then i have a little saftey net :)
Post 599450 by T5frankie on 2013-04-22 20:35:48
[QUOTE=iancho;599443]I'm getting that way James lol.... as it is my only car and used everyday i really am becoming a nerd when it comes to leaving it anywhere. Plus there are so many other idiots about who just LOVE to slam thier door into yours or shopping trolly.... I have taken to Parking in Mother and Child bays as at least then i have a little saftey net :)[/QUOTE]
i only drive mine to work and back and it gets parked in a big yard no car doors to hit it, we go shopping in the missus' t5
Post 599456 by iancho on 2013-04-22 20:58:07
[QUOTE=T5frankie;599450]i only drive mine to work and back and it gets parked in a big yard no car doors to hit it, we go shopping in the missus' t5[/QUOTE]
You have the right idea mate... Far too many Numpties about these days. I spend half my time worrying about every other driver :cuckoo:
Post 599667 by iancho on 2013-04-23 16:48:30
Here are some before and after pics.... I'm really pleased with the results :B_thumb:
Post 599668 by V70 Graham on 2013-04-23 16:49:37
That does actually look a lot better, I didn't think it could make so much difference.
Post 599669 by iancho on 2013-04-23 16:50:07
Boot Opener....
Post 599672 by iancho on 2013-04-23 16:53:50
Rear Bumper with Black Bezel's...
Post 599673 by t5 pete on 2013-04-23 16:54:26
Thats really nice tbh I didnt like the wing mirrows the now with gold in them it looks great
Post 599676 by V70 Graham on 2013-04-23 16:56:44
The cut outs over the exhaust look ace, maybe my fave bit.....so far lol
Post 599678 by T5frankie on 2013-04-23 16:58:21
the back end nearly looks perfect mate lol
Post 599679 by iancho on 2013-04-23 16:58:48
Engine Bay.... With New Orange Strut Brace..... I have also been Sanding Down the Cylinder Head and Cylinders, I still have along way to go but you can see the difference...
It's a Slow job by hand but i will get there eventually :wink:
Post 599681 by iancho on 2013-04-23 17:01:55
She Looks really nice now....
Post 599682 by V70 Graham on 2013-04-23 17:03:31
It is looking very clean under there mate, I'm impressed with the sanding was it by hand or machine ?
Like Frankie says for such a small outlay, a new expansion tank/bottle is a no brainer.
Post 599684 by iancho on 2013-04-23 17:07:30
Yeah thats a good idea Frank, I must order one.... Cheers mate :B_thumb:
Post 599685 by iancho on 2013-04-23 17:10:22
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;599682]It is looking very clean under there mate, I'm impressed with the sanding was it by hand or machine ?
Like Frankie says for such a small outlay, a new expansion tank/bottle is a no brainer.[/QUOTE]
I'm Sanding it by hand mate, it's very fiddly and awkward.... I have another 5 stages of rubbing with different grades of paper so along way to go yet. Hopefully it will look nice when I've finished
Post 599686 by M-R-P on 2013-04-23 17:17:18
Looking bloody brilliant mate! Looks like I've gotta do some work as everybody's upping their game this year lol.
Post 599687 by iancho on 2013-04-23 17:18:09
[QUOTE=t5 pete;599673]Thats really nice tbh I didnt like the wing mirrows the now with gold in them it looks great[/QUOTE]
Thanks Pete.... I didn't like them either it was just a case of waiting until i had the money to complete that part of the Project :)
Post 599688 by V70 Graham on 2013-04-23 17:20:00
[QUOTE=M-R-P;599686]Looking bloody brilliant mate! Looks like I've gotta do some work as everybody's upping their game this year lol.[/QUOTE]
Just what I was thinking, I think quite a few of us have work to do :redface:
Post 599689 by iancho on 2013-04-23 17:21:05
[QUOTE=M-R-P;599686]Looking bloody brilliant mate! Looks like I've gotta do some work as everybody's upping their game this year lol.[/QUOTE]
Thanks Mate lol.... Just get them damn Wing Mirrors and Splitter Wrapped She Looks Naked and Sad Now lol
Post 599690 by iancho on 2013-04-23 17:22:40
[QUOTE=T5frankie;599678]the back end nearly looks perfect mate lol[/QUOTE]
Good one ! :lol:
Post 599691 by M-R-P on 2013-04-23 17:22:54
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;599688]Just what I was thinking, I think quite a few of us have work to do :redface:[/QUOTE]
You've got nowt to worry about mate lol.
[QUOTE=iancho;599689]Thanks Mate lol.... Just get them damn Wing Mirrors and Splitter Wrapped She Looks Naked and Sad Now lol
[/QUOTE]
Hope you're getting them done ptoperly lol ;)
Post 599692 by iancho on 2013-04-23 17:25:43
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;599676]The cut outs over the exhaust look ace, maybe my fave bit.....so far lol[/QUOTE]
One of mine too Graham lol.... It did actually work didn't it :B_thumb:
Post 599693 by iancho on 2013-04-23 17:27:44
[QUOTE=M-R-P;599691]You've got nowt to worry about mate lol.
Hope you're getting them done ptoperly lol ;)[/QUOTE]
Don't Worry i know a Great Guy he did a super job with my Grill.... This will be a new challenge for him as he has never done a Splitter before ! :lol:
Post 599694 by iancho on 2013-04-23 17:29:45
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;599688]Just what I was thinking, I think quite a few of us have work to do :redface:[/QUOTE]
It's great to be out doing things after the Long Winter.... There will be some good projects coming up this year :)
Post 599695 by iancho on 2013-04-23 17:38:14
Here is a closer one of the Cylinders.... As you can see they are Starting to Shine ! :B_thumb:
Post 599733 by Tomcat on 2013-04-23 19:11:23
Oooooo Shiny!....Niiiiicccccccccccceeeeee!!!
Post 599738 by Biff on 2013-04-23 19:29:14
Very nice mate, loving the detail with the black. Looks modified but not ott. I really hope I can get mine up to the same standard but being original like you.
Lovely car.
Post 599747 by iancho on 2013-04-23 19:48:37
[QUOTE=Tomcat;599733]Oooooo Shiny!....Niiiiicccccccccccceeeeee!!![/QUOTE]
Lol.... Give it a few more weeks and Plenty of Elbow Grease :)
Post 599761 by iancho on 2013-04-23 20:03:57
[QUOTE=Biff;599738]Very nice mate, loving the detail with the black. Looks modified but not ott. I really hope I can get mine up to the same standard but being original like you.
Lovely car.[/QUOTE]
Thanks Biff, thats what the Spray Shop Guys said it's just right not to OTT and not in your face. It's taken me 4yrs mate and thats only because i don't earn much and have to save up for the Mod's. Thats half of the fun i guess thinking and planning your next Mod and waiting until you have the funds to go ahead with it. I spent the 1st 2 and a half years sorting out Steering Racks, Prop Shafts etc,etc, etc a very long list, making sure the car was sound.
I used to look at everyone else's Volvo's thinking " I wish mine was that good" You will get there Biff just like me... Enjoy your motor and take your time :)
Post 599825 by jimka on 2013-04-23 21:02:26
Very impressive mate - I love gay gold and always wanted a wagon in that colour. :biggrin:
Looks like your hard work (also known as OCD :) ) is paying off and it looks the biz. Bravo!
Post 599870 by Biff on 2013-04-23 21:54:56
[QUOTE=iancho;599761]Thanks Biff, thats what the Spray Shop Guys said it's just right not to OTT and not in your face. It's taken me 4yrs mate and thats only because i don't earn much and have to save up for the Mod's. Thats half of the fun i guess thinking and planning your next Mod and waiting until you have the funds to go ahead with it. I spent the 1st 2 and a half years sorting out Steering Racks, Prop Shafts etc,etc, etc a very long list, making sure the car was sound.
I used to look at everyone else's Volvo's thinking " I wish mine was that good" You will get there Biff just like me... Enjoy your motor and take your time :)[/QUOTE]
Thanks mate! I'm in the same boat with the mods, I have a wedding to pay for & a few debts to pay off so mine will be slow progress. The exhaust was a kick in the teeth as I hadn't budgeted for that or the maf or the rad. Lol
The awd is last of my priorities due to the massive cost of finding a decent & more importantly the correct part.
I do feel the bullion will be with me a while given the money it owes me & the practicality of it. My family can grow around it & once its right & proven itself I'll map it, paint it & get a black interior (in that order) lol
Hope in 4 years mine looks as straight & clean as yours.
Post 601571 by iancho on 2013-04-29 16:44:04
Well i have been Sanding for 5hrs Today.... Total of 9hrs altogether and I'm not even half way.
The Hard work is trying to remove all the Pitting... Today i think i acheived that and moved onto the 2nd stage
2nd Stage.... Looking better....
I am just doing the Cylinders at the Moment and will Focus on the Head Later, Otherwise it just all seems to much lol
Post 601577 by T5frankie on 2013-04-29 17:02:21
looks cracking mate although alot easier if you took it off
Post 601578 by Tomcat on 2013-04-29 17:04:36
[QUOTE=iancho;601571]Well i have been Sanding for 5hrs Today.... Total of 9hrs altogether and I'm not even half way.
The Hard work is trying to remove all the Pitting... Today i think i acheived that and moved onto the 2nd stage
2nd Stage.... Looking better....
I am just doing the Cylinders at the Moment and will Focus on the Head Later, Otherwise it just all seems to much lol[/QUOTE]
Be a lot easier off the car, especially if you have a bench grinder with a polishing mop, you dont have to get it as perfect before you start to polish as the cutting compound is very abrasive, you'd get a mirror finish too.
Post 601579 by iancho on 2013-04-29 17:08:03
[QUOTE=T5frankie;601577]looks cracking mate although alot easier if you took it off[/QUOTE]
Your right mate it's really Tricky and i have removed half of the Skin from my fingers cutting them on different Parts of the Engine.
Post 601581 by iancho on 2013-04-29 17:11:25
Unfortunatly I don't have anything like that TC... But i am hoping to achive the Mirror Finish with lots of rubbing and sweating :smile:
Post 601584 by Tomcat on 2013-04-29 17:17:47
It's possible, just have to use progressively finer grades of emery cloth until you can progress to fine wet and dry, then maybe a polishing mop in a drill.
Post 601589 by iancho on 2013-04-29 17:49:06
[QUOTE=Tomcat;601584]It's possible, just have to use progressively finer grades of emery cloth until you can progress to fine wet and dry, then maybe a polishing mop in a drill.[/QUOTE]
Thanks mate, i am progressively working my way through the grades tomorrow i will start with 500 Grit so should be alot smoother :)
Post 601605 by Jamest5r on 2013-04-29 19:07:35
Just get a dremel only cheap and you can buy the different heads for it.
Looking good btw :)
Post 601608 by Tomcat on 2013-04-29 19:13:11
Oh....Wear gloves!!..otherwise your fingers will be bleeding and you will be black by the end of it...lol...I learned that the hard way.
Post 601609 by iancho on 2013-04-29 19:22:40
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;601605]Just get a dremel only cheap and you can buy the different heads for it.
Looking good btw :)[/QUOTE]
Cheers Jim... I wish i had thought of that before... It would be really handy :)
Post 601610 by iancho on 2013-04-29 19:25:32
[QUOTE=Tomcat;601608]Oh....Wear gloves!!..otherwise your fingers will be bleeding and you will be black by the end of it...lol...I learned that the hard way.[/QUOTE]
So did i Craig lol.... I wear 3 pairs and it still cuts through them eventually.... This had better work after all this effort !
Post 601626 by V70 Graham on 2013-04-29 20:10:05
It does look good though, I took the easy route and splashed some silver paint about lol
Post 601636 by Tomcat on 2013-04-29 20:28:37
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;601626]It does look good though, I took the easy route and splashed some silver paint about lol[/QUOTE]
Lol, that's what I did too, I looked at the casting and thought "Screw that,I'll have no fingers left"
Post 601644 by AndysR on 2013-04-29 20:42:26
Blimey you are keen, especially as the original finish was a textured finish anyway that's some work to get that smooth by hand especially still fitted to the engine. Once your done you will need to consider how your going to stop it corroding as you will have a bare alloy surface exposed to the atmosphere which will naturally oxidise especially in the winter months when they start gritting again. It will look good mirror polished though, keep up the good work :)
Post 601744 by iancho on 2013-04-30 07:32:56
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;601626]It does look good though, I took the easy route and splashed some silver paint about lol[/QUOTE]
Cheers Graham, in the begining i was tempted to do the same lol but now its taking shape I'm interested to see the end result :)
Post 601746 by iancho on 2013-04-30 07:35:38
[QUOTE=Tomcat;601636]Lol, that's what I did too, I looked at the casting and thought "Screw that,I'll have no fingers left"[/QUOTE]
LOL... I thought the same as you except I'm lower down the food chain and have learn't the hard way :)
Post 601747 by iancho on 2013-04-30 07:42:00
[QUOTE=AndysR;601644]Blimey you are keen, especially as the original finish was a textured finish anyway that's some work to get that smooth by hand especially still fitted to the engine. Once your done you will need to consider how your going to stop it corroding as you will have a bare alloy surface exposed to the atmosphere which will naturally oxidise especially in the winter months when they start gritting again. It will look good mirror polished though, keep up the good work :)[/QUOTE]
Thanks Andy I just wanted to try something different and to see how it would look. Mate i will have a challenge during the winter months as it will naturally oxidise as you say, hopefully by then i will have an answer for you :)
Post 601889 by 1112lewis on 2013-04-30 20:37:40
looking through this thread for the first time, This car has come along way and looks amazing! One day I would like to think mine will look as good as that, that's going to take some doing/years though!
Post 603589 by iancho on 2013-05-07 16:15:11
[QUOTE=1112lewis;601889]looking through this thread for the first time, This car has come along way and looks amazing! One day I would like to think mine will look as good as that, that's going to take some doing/years though![/QUOTE]
Thanks mate, it's taken a long time and alot of money but well worth it if thats what you enjoy.... I'm obsessed with mine lol
Post 603599 by claymore on 2013-05-07 16:45:35
I love it, shame you can't bring it to Sparkford on Sunday.
Post 603600 by iancho on 2013-05-07 16:49:00
[QUOTE=claymore;603599]I love it, shame you can't bring it to Sparkford on Sunday.[/QUOTE]
Thanks Colin I really wanted to come but couldn't get the time off, it would of been great to see you again... Hopefully in the not to distant future our paths will cross and flames will be thrown! :)
Post 603616 by Jamest5r on 2013-05-07 17:38:54
Quality mate looks better than when it left the factory :)
Post 603618 by M-R-P on 2013-05-07 17:49:01
Phwaaaarr!
Makes me smile to see it all fitted mate. Car looks amazing!
Post 603623 by iancho on 2013-05-07 18:02:03
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;603616]Quality mate looks better than when it left the factory :)[/QUOTE]
Cheers Jim... I Stroke it sometimes when no one is looking :)
Post 603624 by M-R-P on 2013-05-07 18:03:09
[QUOTE=iancho;603623]Cheers Jim... I Stroke it sometimes when no one is looking :)[/QUOTE]
And sometimes you stroke the car too... ;)
Post 603625 by iancho on 2013-05-07 18:04:34
[QUOTE=M-R-P;603618]Phwaaaarr!
Makes me smile to see it all fitted mate. Car looks amazing![/QUOTE]
Thanks Martin, You did a Super Job of the Wrapping it looks lovely close up... Everyone who looks at it is impressed... Well done mate! :B_thumb:
Post 603638 by V70 Graham on 2013-05-07 18:48:13
Very nice Ian, that splitter and mirror covers really finish it off nicely, as Colin says shame you can't be there Sunday.
Post 603641 by iancho on 2013-05-07 19:05:01
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;603638]Very nice Ian, that splitter and mirror covers really finish it off nicely, as Colin says shame you can't be there Sunday.[/QUOTE]
Cheers Graham, they do finish it off nicely. Yeah pity about Sunday it would be great to see everyone and their well cared for Volvo's :)
Post 603642 by iancho on 2013-05-07 19:06:30
[QUOTE=M-R-P;603624]And sometimes you stroke the car too... ;)[/QUOTE]
Brilliant! :hilarious
Post 603679 by MA'R'K on 2013-05-07 20:34:59
[QUOTE=iancho;601571]Well i have been Sanding for 5hrs Today.... Total of 9hrs altogether and I'm not even half way.
The Hard work is trying to remove all the Pitting... Today i think i acheived that and moved onto the 2nd stage
2nd Stage.... Looking better....
I am just doing the Cylinders at the Moment and will Focus on the Head Later, Otherwise it just all seems to much lol[/QUOTE]
OMG!!! Ian your going for it.......god knows why you decided to do it on the car, I have a spare one here somewhere! As I told you, it takes forever, even with tools, to get a smooth finish. The git is the texture on the 'sides' of each pipe...or areas that aren't directly on the top, and especially around the split line of the casting. I found it easier to completely get rid of this cast line so you can easily get to the texture around that area too.
......once you've started you have to finish though ;) GOOD LUCK!!!!
Post 603682 by MA'R'K on 2013-05-07 20:36:46
Also, be really careful not to ingest that dust mate, it's really bad for you! Make sure appropriate masks and eye protectors are worn as you can ingest through the eyes too.
Post 603684 by T5frankie on 2013-05-07 20:38:27
once you have the wheels on ian it will be perfect mate, best saffy ever on the forums
Post 603687 by M-R-P on 2013-05-07 20:44:37
[QUOTE=T5frankie;603684]once you have the wheels on ian it will be perfect mate, best saffy ever on the forums[/QUOTE]
Totally agree, it's gonna be something else.
Ian - you better start entering that thing into some competitions!
Post 603708 by AndysR on 2013-05-07 21:04:39
Looking good, nice to see another Volvo getting the love it deserves :)
Post 603721 by martybelfastt5 on 2013-05-07 21:22:01
looking great !! very neat
Post 603739 by vaderboyo on 2013-05-07 21:44:22
That looks amazing, best in Europe....cant see any other saffy like that on Swede forums.
Good on ya mate :B_thumb:
Post 603933 by iancho on 2013-05-08 20:51:33
[QUOTE=T5frankie;603684]once you have the wheels on ian it will be perfect mate, best saffy ever on the forums[/QUOTE]
I couldn't of done it without you mate, many thanks for sticking with me and always being helpful and kind hearted and even today still offering suggestions on improving her... Your heart is in the right place :)
Post 603934 by iancho on 2013-05-08 20:52:34
[QUOTE=M-R-P;603687]Totally agree, it's gonna be something else.
Ian - you better start entering that thing into some competitions![/QUOTE]
Thanks mate although i don't think it's good enough for comps :)
Post 603936 by iancho on 2013-05-08 20:53:31
[QUOTE=AndysR;603708]Looking good, nice to see another Volvo getting the love it deserves :)[/QUOTE]
Thanks Andy, I worry that i love her too much! lol
Post 603938 by iancho on 2013-05-08 20:54:42
[QUOTE=martybelfastt5;603721]looking great !! very neat[/QUOTE]
Thanks Marty i really like the new look :)
Post 603939 by M-R-P on 2013-05-08 20:55:11
[QUOTE=iancho;603934]Thanks mate although i don't think it's good enough for comps :)[/QUOTE]
It's far too easy to be critical of our own cars mate. You've got nowt to lose by trying. There's plenty of tatty volvos that have won awards from time to time, just depends who else is there :)
Post 603940 by Tomcat on 2013-05-08 20:55:19
Beautifull car mate,its a credit to you. Gives me something to aim for with mine. Love how the splitter looks to in Carbon, I must get around to making one of those for mine one of these days.
Post 603941 by iancho on 2013-05-08 20:55:50
[QUOTE=vaderboyo;603739]That looks amazing, best in Europe....cant see any other saffy like that on Swede forums.
Good on ya mate :B_thumb:[/QUOTE]
I dunno about that lol but thanks for the nice comment! :B_thumb:
Post 603947 by iancho on 2013-05-08 21:02:15
[QUOTE=MA'R'K;603679]OMG!!! Ian your going for it.......god knows why you decided to do it on the car, I have a spare one here somewhere! As I told you, it takes forever, even with tools, to get a smooth finish. The git is the texture on the 'sides' of each pipe...or areas that aren't directly on the top, and especially around the split line of the casting. I found it easier to completely get rid of this cast line so you can easily get to the texture around that area too.
......once you've started you have to finish though ;) GOOD LUCK!!!![/QUOTE]
Thanks Mark lol.... I nearly gave up yesterday as it's a lot harder than i thought... Cramp in fingers and hand, cuts everywhere and talk about awkward positions!
But i have got to finish it..... Here is a pic from yesterday 30+ hours of rubbing and the first 3 Cylinders are starting to Shine :)
Post 603959 by 850 T5s on 2013-05-08 21:30:00
What a fantastic looking car, it has got to be the best one on here!
Post 603996 by iancho on 2013-05-08 23:17:26
[QUOTE=850 T5s;603959]What a fantastic looking car, it has got to be the best one on here![/QUOTE]
Thanks mate there are much nicer cars on here than mine! :)
Post 604012 by hybriduno on 2013-05-08 23:33:30
looking good mate! :)
Post 604030 by cranic on 2013-05-09 05:00:25
engine bay looks very smart buddy.
Post 605805 by iancho on 2013-05-14 15:04:25
[QUOTE=hybriduno;604012]looking good mate! :)[/QUOTE]
Cheers bud, yours too! I love all the Decals :B_thumb:
Post 605807 by iancho on 2013-05-14 15:05:17
[QUOTE=cranic;604030]engine bay looks very smart buddy.[/QUOTE]
Thanks mate I'm getting there slowly :)
Post 605811 by iancho on 2013-05-14 15:10:45
Well here is where I'm up too with all the Rubbing... Cylinders are finished (you can even see my reflection in them) and i have started on the Head you can see the first two on the left are compleated.... I'm now doing around the Oil Cap... What a >...!
Look at my reflection lol
Post 605812 by Wobbly Dave on 2013-05-14 15:13:05
you've left the sticker on the ECU breather.
Post 605813 by M-R-P on 2013-05-14 15:13:38
Looks lovely mate but you should get some high-temp clear lacquer to stop it going all furry and ikky in a few months.
Post 605814 by V70 Graham on 2013-05-14 15:13:55
This must be taking you hours Ian, but I must say it looks the er 'Chickens lips' as Martin would say, I thought mine looked ok with silver paint splashed about a bit but you've taken this to a whole new level......well done mate :B_thumb:
Just a shame you work weekends, would be great to get out and about to a few meets and show her off.
Post 605817 by iancho on 2013-05-14 15:21:06
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;605814]This must be taking you hours Ian, but I must say it looks the er 'Chickens lips' as Martin would say, I thought mine looked ok with silver paint splashed about a bit but you've taken this to a whole new level......well done mate :B_thumb:
Just a shame you work weekends, would be great to get out and about to a few meets and show her off.[/QUOTE]
Thanks mate, Thats why i didn't go with Paint... I wanted a different look but I can honestly say i have really had enough of it this week... My arm and hand are dropping off.
Thank God I'm on holiday next week so i can have a break from it as it is becoming a tad boring now.
Graham thats my biggest regret as the meets are so much fun, i am going to try and get to a few after my holidays :)
Post 605819 by iancho on 2013-05-14 15:24:06
[QUOTE=M-R-P;605813]Looks lovely mate but you should get some high-temp clear lacquer to stop it going all furry and ikky in a few months.[/QUOTE]
Thanks for the Tip Martin, I will look into that as i don't want it ruined :)
Post 605821 by iancho on 2013-05-14 15:26:13
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;605812]you've left the sticker on the ECU breather.[/QUOTE]
It's been 3yrs since i put the new Breather on Dave... the Sticker has kind of grown on me now.... but i will think about removing it now you have mentioned it :)
Post 605823 by T5frankie on 2013-05-14 15:29:54
looks cracking mate ,wanna do mine?
Post 605825 by iancho on 2013-05-14 15:33:13
[QUOTE=T5frankie;605823]looks cracking mate ,wanna do mine?[/QUOTE]
Lmao!.... Oh yeah i'm just getting warmed up, bring it round.... Thanks for the Little Mod mate looks great with new Fluid in.... even matches the Pipes!
Post 605833 by V70 Graham on 2013-05-14 15:45:24
He's put Tango in as coolant :cuckoo:
Post 605834 by claymore on 2013-05-14 15:45:47
that engine bay is looking really good, a credit to you and all the hard work.
Post 605837 by Tomcat on 2013-05-14 15:48:04
Ian, just noticed you've no headlight wiper holes..at all. How did you get rid of them?.
Post 605839 by iancho on 2013-05-14 15:50:57
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;605833]He's put Tango in as coolant :cuckoo:[/QUOTE]
I wondered why i was slapping people when i got out :troutslap
Post 605845 by iancho on 2013-05-14 15:58:23
[QUOTE=claymore;605834]that engine bay is looking really good, a credit to you and all the hard work.[/QUOTE]
Thank you Colin... Until now i can honestly say i've enjoyed it... But the last couple of days have finished me off, now i need a break from it :)
Post 605846 by t5 pete on 2013-05-14 16:00:44
[QUOTE=Tomcat;605837]Ian, just noticed you've no headlight wiper holes..at all. How did you get rid of them?.[/QUOTE]
You have to remove the wiper motors and fill the bumper in flush
Post 605849 by t5 pete on 2013-05-14 16:01:45
Thats stunning a real creadit to your pure determination what sanding papers your u been using
Post 605850 by iancho on 2013-05-14 16:02:18
[QUOTE=Tomcat;605837]Ian, just noticed you've no headlight wiper holes..at all. How did you get rid of them?.[/QUOTE]
I got the Body Shop to fill them Craig when i had the Front Bumper re-sprayed, it gives a much Cleaner look to the Front of the Car. I did look at a set from Carbon Fiber Werks in the U.S but i think they were about £80 or something... I couldn't find anything in the UK to fill the holes.
I see you have made a set on your thread... You could have a small market mate as i looked for along time without any luck
Post 605853 by iancho on 2013-05-14 16:08:18
[QUOTE=t5 pete;605849]Thats stunning a real creadit to your pure determination what sanding papers your u been using[/QUOTE]
Cheers Pete... I've been using 8 different Grades of paper Starting with 180 all the way through to 1500.... thats alot of rubbing! lol
Post 605863 by Tomcat on 2013-05-14 16:37:07
Ah, yeah I just wondered, I could just fill mine but it's a big chunk of filler to be putting in a plastic bumper. I'm only making the plugs for mine because I havent decided if I want to keep the wipers or not. Yours does look really good though, you can't tell they where ever there.
Post 605869 by iancho on 2013-05-14 16:50:11
[QUOTE=Tomcat;605863]Ah, yeah I just wondered, I could just fill mine but it's a big chunk of filler to be putting in a plastic bumper. I'm only making the plugs for mine because I havent decided if I want to keep the wipers or not. Yours does look really good though, you can't tell they where ever there.[/QUOTE]
Thanks mate the Camara Lies though if you saw it for real you can see at certain angles where the holes have been filled. That was my biggest concern about using so much Filler but the guys at the Body shop didn't want me to spend the £80 for the U.S ones and import tax. To be honest the Filler has stood up well Craig it will be interesting to see how much yours conceal the holes when they have been sprayed :smile:
Post 605883 by Tomcat on 2013-05-14 17:09:55
I'm not going to really try and hide them as no matter what you do your going to see them, instead I'm going to make something that fits flush but has a nice neat line around the edge. Hopefully they'll look like they where made to be there...Figurativley speaking
Post 605918 by stribo on 2013-05-14 18:45:34
Your car looks stunning Ian, a real credit to you, some may even say it looks mint, but I couldn't possibly comment. ;)
Post 606214 by iancho on 2013-05-15 04:51:51
[QUOTE=stribo;605918]Your car looks stunning Ian, a real credit to you, some may even say it looks mint, but I couldn't possibly comment. ;)[/QUOTE]
Thanks Steve, I like the way yours is coming along too it's a different motor from when i saw it :smile:
Post 606222 by stribo on 2013-05-15 06:23:06
[QUOTE=iancho;606214]Thanks Steve, I like the way yours is coming along too it's a different motor from when i saw it :smile:[/QUOTE]
Should be different again soon. ;)
Post 606224 by V70 Graham on 2013-05-15 06:33:58
[QUOTE=stribo;606222]Should be different again soon. ;)[/QUOTE]
Are you talking about what I think your talking about lol
Post 606226 by stribo on 2013-05-15 07:04:29
Yep. :)
Post 606467 by iancho on 2013-05-15 20:49:11
[QUOTE=stribo;606222]Should be different again soon. ;)[/QUOTE]
Why what you planning next Steve? :smile:
Post 606527 by M-R-P on 2013-05-15 22:24:15
I know :)
Post 606531 by stribo on 2013-05-15 22:29:06
Sneak peek:
SSHHH don't tell anyone. ;)
Post 606532 by M-R-P on 2013-05-15 22:33:08
I need pics of those wheels ;)
Post 606541 by stribo on 2013-05-15 22:39:47
Well, there's one of them. :P Sorry, I forgot, I'll go and get them now.
Post 606542 by M-R-P on 2013-05-15 22:40:55
[QUOTE=stribo;606541]Well, there's one of them. :P Sorry, I forgot, I'll go and get them now.[/QUOTE]
Close-ups please ;)
Post 606623 by V70 Graham on 2013-05-16 06:03:53
Guess who's doing the refurb then lol
Post 606981 by iancho on 2013-05-16 21:43:35
[QUOTE=stribo;606531]Sneak peek:
SSHHH don't tell anyone. ;)[/QUOTE]
Now that looks very nice Steve... Your car is getting better and better mate :smile:
Post 628420 by iancho on 2013-07-24 08:22:03
Wide Boy.... Side skirts are at the Body shop :smile:
I did wonder about Spraying them Black but the Paint Guy said they should be Saffron... Just wondered what you guys thought? He is probably right as they might look a bit naff in Black.
Post 628422 by stribo on 2013-07-24 08:41:56
Looking very shiny mate.
Post 628423 by V70 Graham on 2013-07-24 08:56:47
Looking good Ian, deffo Saffron for the skirts though mate.
Post 628428 by M-R-P on 2013-07-24 09:49:06
I'm probably gonna regret saying this but....
What about C/F?
Post 628432 by stribo on 2013-07-24 10:03:31
Deffo Saffy for the skirts.
Post 628435 by partsforvolvos.com on 2013-07-24 10:08:29
[QUOTE=M-R-P;628428]I'm probably gonna regret saying this but....
What about C/F?[/QUOTE]
i thought about that as well, but i think the reason i am going to say saffron is the skirt is alot deeper than the splitter- black looks out of place.
Post 628443 by M-R-P on 2013-07-24 10:28:17
[QUOTE=partsforvolvos.com;628435]i thought about that as well, but i think the reason i am going to say saffron is the skirt is alot deeper than the splitter- black looks out of place.[/QUOTE]
I see where you're coming from - I'll change my opinion to "I dunno" then :D
Post 628476 by iancho on 2013-07-24 12:55:03
[QUOTE=M-R-P;628428]I'm probably gonna regret saying this but....
What about C/F?[/QUOTE]
I did think about C/F Martin but I thought I had put you through enough these past few months :smile:
I think your all correct.... Saffron is the way to go Jamie is right the side skirts are a lot deeper and it wouldn't look right. Thanks for the input guys it's always nice to be able to ask and get sensible answers :smile:
Post 628487 by V70.R on 2013-07-24 13:15:41
very nice looking car mate, love the the front bumpers on these
Post 628489 by iancho on 2013-07-24 13:20:58
[QUOTE=V70.R;628487]very nice looking car mate, love the the front bumpers on these[/QUOTE]
Thanks mate me too... I think the 850's and V70's from this era have the best bumpers Volvo ever made :smile:
Post 628522 by volvokid on 2013-07-24 15:31:14
Your rite if volvo only made the P2 R a little bit meaner looking at the front that would have looked amazing
Post 628525 by iancho on 2013-07-24 15:49:30
[QUOTE=volvokid;628522]Your rite if volvo only made the P2 R a little bit meaner looking at the front that would have looked amazing[/QUOTE]
Totally agree with that statement Martyn, they kind of lost the Volvo image with the P2's front end... I still like them but not as much as the P1's. For me that was Volvo's signature I used to love that look when I was a kid.
Post 628766 by Tomcat on 2013-07-24 22:40:07
What you going to do with the rear bumper?, it's going to look a little odd with only the side skirts fitted(though that's just my opinion).
Post 628771 by iancho on 2013-07-24 22:47:19
I have been looking for a custom rear since I had the car Craig but cannot find one for sale... It shouldn't look too bad, well we all thought it looked ok at the Body shop. :smile:
Post 628777 by AndysR on 2013-07-24 23:08:43
[QUOTE=volvokid;628522]Your rite if volvo only made the P2 R a little bit meaner looking at the front that would have looked amazing[/QUOTE]
Oh I don't know next to the standard phase 2 the R looks quite mean I like the subtlety of it on its own though, quite an understated car until you look at the car closely and realise its something a little more that just "a Volvo estate"
[QUOTE=iancho;628489]Thanks mate me too... I think the 850's and V70's from this era have the best bumpers Volvo ever made :smile:[/QUOTE]
They're certainly quite wild especially by Volvo's usual standards...
Skirts wise they're going to look huge in saffron, they might even make the wheels look slightly smaller... How about carbon wrapping the lower 3rd of the skirt to hide the size once they're painted?
Post 628778 by iancho on 2013-07-24 23:12:14
Could be an idea Andy as they will stand out a bit... I've looked at pic's on the web and they don't look too bad :smile:
Post 628781 by AndysR on 2013-07-24 23:36:30
Fair play, careful where you go with the car from here, youve got a lovely looking example.
I really don't want this to sound mean but I've seen it time and time again you start fitting larger skirts and things and colour coding everything on the car and it goes past nice and starts to become a little "chavvy" just my opinion and please no offence intended...
Post 628782 by MoleT-5R on 2013-07-24 23:44:46
[QUOTE=iancho;628525]Totally agree with that statement Martyn, they kind of lost the Volvo image with the P2's front end... I still like them but not as much as the P1's. For me that was Volvo's signature I used to love that look [COLOR=#ff0000]when I was a kid[/COLOR].[/QUOTE]
what your a [COLOR=#ff0000]Grown-Up!!![/COLOR], pack your bags mate and get on over to VOC and take your Werther's with you...lol
p.s car is looking great and saffy for the skirts mate, as said before, would be too bigger block of black
Post 628783 by Tomcat on 2013-07-25 00:41:31
[QUOTE=iancho;628771]I have been looking for a custom rear since I had the car Craig but cannot find one for sale... It shouldn't look too bad, well we all thought it looked ok at the Body shop. :smile:[/QUOTE]
I made a custom rear for the 850 bumper I'm sure I could make some moulding of the add on bits if your interested?
Post 628799 by iancho on 2013-07-25 08:05:30
That's kind very of you to offer Craig I would be interested :smile:
Post 628832 by Tomcat on 2013-07-25 13:17:39
Ok, I'll dig it out this weekend and take some pics first.
Post 628834 by volvokid on 2013-07-25 13:22:31
Ive seen one with two rear bumpers joined together, i know I'm not selling it very well but it looked good from what I remember.
Post 628877 by iancho on 2013-07-25 16:46:09
[QUOTE=Tomcat;628832]Ok, I'll dig it out this weekend and take some pics first.[/QUOTE]
I wait in anticipation Craig :smile:
Martyn if you think that 2 Bumpers looked good joined together, then that's good enough for me :smile:
I've looked for years on the European forums but can never seem to find any that are for sale... I spent 100's of hours trying to source them and eventually gave up through frustration...
Post 628972 by Tomcat on 2013-07-25 20:39:55
[QUOTE=volvokid;628834]Ive seen one with two rear bumpers joined together, i know I'm not selling it very well but it looked good from what I remember.[/QUOTE]
Which two bits was it?
Post 629290 by iancho on 2013-07-26 16:33:41
Nearly ready.... :smile:
Post 629293 by iancho on 2013-07-26 16:45:27
Here is a pic of me (Center) with the lad's.... On the right is Reese the Paint Sprayer and only 21yrs Old, Left is Nathan, Panel Beater... Great lads and a superb standard of workman ship.
As it was Friday everyone was in high spirits... Here is me and Steve.... He does the maintenance on my car, His partner Jason is on Holiday at the Mo... These guys have saved me Thousands over the years and even worked out of hours to keep the costs down.
Post 629297 by stribo on 2013-07-26 17:10:15
Coming on nicely, but you do hang out with some weird people.;)
Post 629299 by iancho on 2013-07-26 17:13:43
[QUOTE=stribo;629297]Coming on nicely, but you do hang out with some weird people.;)[/QUOTE]
I feel more at home with those types :P
Post 629345 by stribo on 2013-07-26 19:49:27
That's probably why you fit in here ;)
Post 629349 by T5frankie on 2013-07-26 20:00:26
[QUOTE=iancho;629293]Here is a pic of me (Center) with the lad's.... On the right is Reese the Paint Sprayer and only 21yrs Old, Left is Nathan, Panel Beater... Great lads and a superb standard of workman ship.
As it was Friday everyone was in high spirits... Here is me and Steve.... He does the maintenance on my car, His partner Jason is on Holiday at the Mo... These guys have saved me Thousands over the years and even worked out of hours to keep the costs down.
[/QUOTE]
where is your hand ian? and why is reece pulling that face? lol
Post 629352 by V70 Graham on 2013-07-26 20:06:06
Looks like a dodgy YMCA meet !
Post 629353 by Nealevo on 2013-07-26 20:06:11
There is far too much gayness in those pics... Mainly the colour :)
Post 629355 by T5frankie on 2013-07-26 20:09:30
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;629352]Looks like a dodgy YMCA meet ![/QUOTE]
Post 629368 by iancho on 2013-07-26 20:49:23
Roflmao.... All that's had me in stiches!.... Excellent humour! keep em coming :hilarious :hilarious :hilarious
Post 629422 by V70 Graham on 2013-07-26 21:42:42
[QUOTE=iancho;629368]Excellent humour! keep em coming.....[/QUOTE]
Humour.....er Ian, we're serious !
Post 629426 by martybelfastt5 on 2013-07-26 21:44:27
serious bit of belly suck in and chest out in that first pic lol
Post 629470 by AndysR on 2013-07-26 22:53:15
All painted but not fitted! Shame on you.... Lol
Post 630779 by M-R-P on 2013-07-30 15:21:32
Full side - on shot please Ian :D
Post 630780 by t5 pete on 2013-07-30 15:24:50
Ooooooooooo they do look nice where did they come from really suits the car.
And for the pee takers at least the people he knocks around with are normal size all I end up with is bl00dy dwarfs
Post 630781 by partsforvolvos.com on 2013-07-30 15:26:07
i was just thinking when i looked at those close ups of the front wing .........
linky
would these go well with the rest?
Post 630784 by dob on 2013-07-30 15:30:37
NICE
Shiny and FAT
I LIKE it :funkybana
Post 630786 by M-R-P on 2013-07-30 15:33:58
[QUOTE=partsforvolvos.com;630781]i was just thinking when i looked at those close ups of the front wing .........
linky
would these go well with the rest?[/QUOTE]
I thought he had those on already?
[QUOTE=dob;630784]NICE
Shiny and FAT
I LIKE it :funkybana[/QUOTE]
I'm so glad you didn't spell it "Phatt!"
Post 630787 by V70 Graham on 2013-07-30 15:35:20
When will she be ready Ian ?
Post 630794 by partsforvolvos.com on 2013-07-30 15:45:37
[QUOTE=M-R-P;630786]I thought he had those on already?
i dont know now, from the angle it looked like a smoked version of the standard part, maybe i am wrong - ian?
Post 630795 by iancho on 2013-07-30 15:52:31
[QUOTE=partsforvolvos.com;630794][QUOTE=M-R-P;630786]I thought he had those on already?
i dont know now, from the angle it looked like a smoked version of the standard part, maybe i am wrong - ian?[/QUOTE]
Sorry Jamie I was on the Headlight thread.... Martin is correct mate I already have the Black Side Repeaters, Thanks for the Suggestion though :smile:
Post 630796 by M-R-P on 2013-07-30 15:54:33
I wasn't 100% on the repeaters, that's why I didn't commit to a definitive answer (never pick a fight if you don't know weather or not you'll win lol)
Post 630798 by iancho on 2013-07-30 16:01:55
[QUOTE=M-R-P;630779]Full side - on shot please Ian :D[/QUOTE]
I couldn't get one martin as there is a Huge Puddle Opposite and I had my best Shoes on :smile:
[QUOTE=t5 pete;630780]Ooooooooooo they do look nice where did they come from really suits the car.
And for the pee takers at least the people he knocks around with are normal size all I end up with is bl00dy dwarfs[/QUOTE]
lol even Dwarfs need Friends Pete.... I got them off Steve (BlackBeast) I think he said he got them from Sweden :smile:
[QUOTE=dob;630784]NICE
Shiny and FAT
I LIKE it :funkybana[/QUOTE]
Cheers mate :smile:
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;630787]When will she be ready Ian ?[/QUOTE]
I have No Idea Now Graham... He Still Has to Glue the Other Side and leave it a Day to set before he Screws it Underneath... Then he has to Put New Mudflaps all round.... So quite a bit to do yet :smile:
Post 630800 by V70 Graham on 2013-07-30 16:09:03
Hopefully ready for TRAX.....you have bought tickets by now I hope :biggrin:
Post 630803 by iancho on 2013-07-30 16:26:45
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;630800]Hopefully ready for TRAX.....you have bought tickets by now I hope :biggrin:[/QUOTE]
Oh yeah it should be ready by the end of the week Graham.... Hopefully! Yes mate I did get my TRAX tickets, I am really looking forward too it.... Seeing so many Volvo's and Members all in one place... I'm very excited!
I was hoping the 19's would be ready for TRAX.... I did tell him I wanted them ready for September but you can never tell lol :smile:
Post 630812 by volvokid on 2013-07-30 16:47:06
You still need to make your mind up with the colour haha. Have you taken the tyres off
Post 630819 by partsforvolvos.com on 2013-07-30 17:17:24
the headlight thread made me realise how much nicer the blocked grille looks compared to the old mesh one.
Post 630821 by iancho on 2013-07-30 17:22:57
[QUOTE=volvokid;630812]You still need to make your mind up with the colour haha. Have you taken the tyres off[/QUOTE]
I know lol.... No the tyres will come off when he is closer to doing it :smile:
Post 630823 by iancho on 2013-07-30 17:24:39
[QUOTE=partsforvolvos.com;630819]the headlight thread made me realise how much nicer the blocked grille looks compared to the old mesh one.[/QUOTE]
I still like both Jamie but the Blocked Grill does look better Thanks to Martin and Adrian :smile:
Post 630824 by partsforvolvos.com on 2013-07-30 17:26:21
i hope you relocated your horns by now? - worth at least 50 bhp !!!
Post 630827 by iancho on 2013-07-30 17:29:05
[QUOTE=partsforvolvos.com;630824]i hope you relocated your horns by now? - worth at least 50 bhp !!![/QUOTE]
Oh yeah I did them a while ago they now sit below the Splitter which is a pain when I have to get close to kerbs :smile:
Post 630829 by T5frankie on 2013-07-30 17:36:05
[QUOTE=partsforvolvos.com;630824]i hope you relocated your horns by now? - worth at least 50 bhp !!![/QUOTE]
what do you get when you completely remove them? lol
Post 630832 by stribo on 2013-07-30 17:51:26
[QUOTE=T5frankie;630829]what do you get when you completely remove them? lol[/QUOTE]
An MOT failure. ;)
Post 631821 by WOODY T5 on 2013-08-02 13:34:18
oh she is looking very nice mate defo 19s i think tho:)
Post 631823 by Tomcat on 2013-08-02 13:41:44
Mmmmmm so nice.... the 19's do suit it...
Post 631824 by partsforvolvos.com on 2013-08-02 13:44:17
Nice ! rear bumper needs an extension lip or bottom diffuser type trim so it is the same low height as skirts and front?
next custom part?
Post 631829 by Tomcat on 2013-08-02 14:00:19
I mentioned to Ian that I made a custom rear bumper some time ago, going to dig it out when I get a spare 5 mins..
Post 631850 by iancho on 2013-08-02 15:40:45
[QUOTE=WOODY T5;631821]oh she is looking very nice mate defo 19s i think tho:)[/QUOTE]
Cheers Dean she does sit better with the 19's :smile:
[QUOTE=Tomcat;631823]Mmmmmm so nice.... the 19's do suit it...[/QUOTE]
It will look nice when it's finished Craig and 19's are refurbed :smile:
[QUOTE=partsforvolvos.com;631824]Nice ! rear bumper needs an extension lip or bottom diffuser type trim so it is the same low height as skirts and front?
next custom part?[/QUOTE]
I know what you mean Jamie but it actually looks better in real life.... I wasn't sure if I was going to like this Mod and was 50/50 about doing it, but when I saw it today I was surprised and pleased how good it looked...... Thank God!
I have so many ideas Jamie but the one I cannot get out of my mine recently is..... an Air Scoop for the front Bonnet in the center.... I've been thinking about this Mod for a few years :smile:
Post 631852 by iancho on 2013-08-02 15:53:23
Here is a better one of the New Mudflap
Post 631871 by M-R-P on 2013-08-02 16:49:36
Ian, if you put a scoop on it I'm gonna send the boys round!
There's a fine line between styling silliness and you may be about to cross it lol.
Want it wrapped? :D
Post 631875 by iancho on 2013-08-02 16:52:18
[QUOTE=M-R-P;631871]Ian, if you put a scoop on it I'm gonna send the boys round!
There's a fine line between styling silliness and you may be about to cross it lol.
Want it wrapped? :D[/QUOTE]
I hear you Martin! I asked my boys at the garage 2yrs ago and they refused!.... Hmmm I wonder why :hilarious
Yeah I want it Gift Wrapped!
Post 631878 by iancho on 2013-08-02 17:01:57
It could never be as good as your old one! lol
Mate them mudflaps have been sat in my Garage for 3yrs.... Damned if I can remember where I got them from, I will see what I can do :smile:
Post 631883 by volvokid on 2013-08-02 17:24:45
Those alloys look totally different from the back ones they look much better, whats the difference? my reps look like the front ones
Post 631884 by iancho on 2013-08-02 17:28:25
[QUOTE=stribo;631879]Car's looking great Ian, but don't thank Frankie for previously owning a car like the one you now have, otherwise we'll all have to thank him,he's owned pretty much every car there is. ;)[/QUOTE]
Just some of his ideas I've used and want to give Credit where it's due :smile:
He really was THE Frontrunner in this Country a few years ago when it came to Owning a Saffy and I Still Admire him for his Ideas and Creativeness....
I think YOU SHOULD ALL thank him! :hilarious
Post 631885 by iancho on 2013-08-02 17:31:45
[QUOTE=volvokid;631883]Those alloys look totally different from the back ones they look much better, whats the difference? my reps look like the front ones[/QUOTE]
The difference is that you ALWAYS buy Quality and I couldn't afford the Real thing at the time so had to settle for these £100 each Replicas :(
Post 631886 by stribo on 2013-08-02 17:35:31
[QUOTE=iancho;631884]Just some of his ideas I've used and want to give Credit where it's due :smile:
[COLOR="#FF0000"]He really was THE Frontrunner in this Country a few years ago when it came to Owning a Saffy[/COLOR] and I Still Admire him for his Ideas and Creativeness....
I think YOU SHOULD ALL thank him! :hilarious[/QUOTE]
Very true mate, unfortunately he was also the frontrunner at killing one. ;)
Post 631888 by iancho on 2013-08-02 17:43:35
[QUOTE=stribo;631886]Very true mate, unfortunately he was also the frontrunner at killing one. ;)[/QUOTE]
He somehow manages to kill them all in his pursuit to be the fastest.... Nothing like a Trier :smile:
Post 631889 by T5frankie on 2013-08-02 17:53:48
[QUOTE=volvokid;631883]Those alloys look totally different from the back ones they look much better, whats the difference? my reps look like the front ones[/QUOTE]
are you saying the back ones look better? they have no shape to them
Post 631892 by volvokid on 2013-08-02 18:00:04
[QUOTE=iancho;631885]The difference is that you ALWAYS buy Quality and I couldn't afford the Real thing at the time so had to settle for these £100 each Replicas :([/QUOTE]
Mine are replicas to on my Saffy......
Post 631893 by volvokid on 2013-08-02 18:01:38
[QUOTE=T5frankie;631889]are you saying the back ones look better? they have no shape to them[/QUOTE]
IMO yeah they look far better, I don't want to knock Ian but the other ones don't look as close to an original copy, and that was the look I wanted when I bought my reps.
Post 631895 by T5frankie on 2013-08-02 18:13:16
[QUOTE=volvokid;631893]IMO yeah they look far better, I don't want to knock Ian but the other ones don't look as close to an original copy, and that was the look I wanted when I bought my reps.[/QUOTE]
no mate you're getting them the wrong way round 19's are proper copies, the 18's have just straight square edges
Post 631897 by volvokid on 2013-08-02 18:16:53
[QUOTE=T5frankie;631895]no mate you're getting them the wrong way round 19's are proper copies, the 18's have just straight square edges[/QUOTE]
I'm actually confused, what do you mean proper copies??? are they both replicas? but from different manufacturers or something?
Post 631899 by T5frankie on 2013-08-02 18:30:24
[QUOTE=volvokid;631897]I'm actually confused, what do you mean proper copies??? are they both replicas? but from different manufacturers or something?[/QUOTE]
you need to look at them closely one are cheapo ones and they look like it and the others have a much better design with angles off the spokes
Post 631901 by S70T5Chris on 2013-08-02 18:38:04
Some copies are better than other's. But I wouldn't be happy with any of the replicas. They just look wrong to me.
But the car looks awesome Ian.
Post 631910 by iancho on 2013-08-02 19:06:36
[QUOTE=volvokid;631893]IMO yeah they look far better, I don't want to knock Ian but the other ones don't look as close to an original copy, and that was the look I wanted when I bought my reps.[/QUOTE]
You could never knock me Martyn as I know you wouldn't be nasty, this is an open Forum and If I want to put pictures of my car on here I can expect good and bad comments. I realise my Saffy is not everyone's cup of tea, Positive and Negative reactions are always welcome :smile:
[QUOTE=volvokid;631897]I'm actually confused, what do you mean proper copies??? are they both replicas? but from different manufacturers or something?[/QUOTE]
Sorry my mistake... What I meant to say was that you probably bought a better quality replica than me :smile:
[QUOTE=T5frankie;631899]you need to look at them closely one are cheapo ones and they look like it and the others have a much better design with angles off the spokes[/QUOTE]
Yeah you have to see them in the flesh mate.... Frank hates mine!
Post 631911 by iancho on 2013-08-02 19:07:52
[QUOTE=S70T5Chris;631901]Some copies are better than other's. But I wouldn't be happy with any of the replicas. They just look wrong to me.
But the car looks awesome Ian.[/QUOTE]
Very true Chris, you can't beat an Original.... Cheers mate :smile:
Post 631918 by S70T5Chris on 2013-08-02 19:16:50
[QUOTE=iancho;631911]Very true Chris, you can't beat an Original.... Cheers mate :smile:[/QUOTE]
I just have some weird aversion (is this a word, or have I just made it up?!) to replica Pegs!! The 19's look like the same manufacture as the replicas I had. Best of the copies I've seen. Shame they never made 19's from the factory!
Post 631921 by T5frankie on 2013-08-02 19:23:15
[QUOTE=S70T5Chris;631918]I just have some weird aversion (is this a word, or have I just made it up?!) to replica Pegs!! The 19's look like the same manufacture as the replicas I had. Best of the copies I've seen. Shame they never made 19's from the factory![/QUOTE]
yeah, also the same ones sharkey has
Post 631936 by stribo on 2013-08-02 19:34:36
[QUOTE=T5frankie;631921]yeah, also the same ones sharkey has[/QUOTE]
Yep, and Sharkeys don't look like reps.
Post 631939 by T5frankie on 2013-08-02 19:39:41
[QUOTE=stribo;631936]Yep, and Sharkeys don't look like reps.[/QUOTE]
they are very nice wheels, i wouldnt have the other copies if they were given to me lol
Post 631942 by volvokid on 2013-08-02 19:41:54
The only thing that gives all of them away is the R but tbh I used to prefer them over genuine one but I think the snob in me has came out and I prefer originals now
Post 631943 by S70T5Chris on 2013-08-02 19:42:18
[QUOTE=stribo;631936]Yep, and Sharkeys don't look like reps.[/QUOTE]
Yes they do!!!
Post 631944 by T5frankie on 2013-08-02 19:44:58
put the fact that they are reps aside, they are a lovely looking wheel in their own right and i prefer them over original 18's
Post 631946 by volvokid on 2013-08-02 19:47:44
[QUOTE=T5frankie;631944]put the fact that they are reps, they are a lovely looking wheel in their own right and i prefer them over original 18's[/QUOTE]
They certainly dont look like a cheap alloy
Post 631947 by iancho on 2013-08-02 20:01:43
If i'm honest I like both Originals and Reps they can both add too how a car looks in different ways...
Post 631991 by iancho on 2013-08-02 22:29:52
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;631990]Look i know ive had a couple of beer's but to me the colour of the skirt's don't match? sorry Ian i might be wrong and probably are as no one else had said but......:)[/QUOTE]
Funny you should say that Jim but I thought the same... I thought it was just my eyes but if your thinking it aswell then we must be right!
Post 631995 by Jamest5r on 2013-08-02 22:37:42
[QUOTE=iancho;631991]Funny you should say that Jim but I thought the same... I thought it was just my eyes but if your thinking it aswell then we must be right![/QUOTE]
I did read the thread earlier on my phone but didn't comment because of the quality of the pics on it, but looking now and yes had a few shandy's :) but it defo don't match to me, maybe some younger member's with better eye sight/paint knowledge will come along.
Edit, see TC on this thread what's your opinion?
Post 632001 by iancho on 2013-08-02 22:47:30
It's close enough for me Jim and they are good lads down there so I wouldn't complain as they do me lots of favours :smile:
Post 632004 by V70 Graham on 2013-08-02 22:51:35
Maybe the car just needs a clean, might have picked up some dirt/dust sitting around.
Post 632005 by stribo on 2013-08-02 22:56:29
Plus the angle of the skirts is different to the angle of the doors. That having been said, I've always found that paint sprayed onto plastic/GRP never matches paint sprayed onto metal.
Post 632006 by iancho on 2013-08-02 22:56:59
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;632004]Maybe the car just needs a clean, might have picked up some dirt/dust sitting around.[/QUOTE]
Always kind words Graham :smile:
Dunno mate it could be the angle of the skirts against the car or it could be a miss-match, not much I can do about it :smile:
Post 632010 by iancho on 2013-08-02 22:58:46
[QUOTE=stribo;632005]Plus the angle of the skirts is different to the angle of the doors. That having been said, I've always found that paint sprayed onto plastic/GRP never matches paint sprayed onto metal.[/QUOTE]
I was thinking the same steve about the angle and the light... Plus Saffron is notoriously difficult to match perfectly everytime
Post 632018 by M-R-P on 2013-08-02 23:20:25
Nope. I think it's about as close as it'll get.
The texture will be diffeent between the new and old paint and will be for some time. I've been looking closely at the pics (on a 42" 1080P screen) and the paint colour looks spot on, the reflection from the top coat is a lot clearer - that'll calm down after a few washes and waxes and it'll look perfect.
That's my opinion any-hoo :)
Post 632039 by Jamest5r on 2013-08-03 00:18:55
[QUOTE=M-R-P;632018]Nope. I think it's about as close as it'll get.
The texture will be diffeent between the new and old paint and will be for some time. I've been looking closely at the pics (on a 42" 1080P screen) and the paint colour looks spot on, the reflection from the top coat is a lot clearer - that'll calm down after a few washes and waxes and it'll look perfect.
That's my opinion any-hoo :)[/QUOTE]
Cheer's mate, im looking at it on a crappy lappy and beer googles :) i know Ian would not settle for near perfect.
Post 632042 by M-R-P on 2013-08-03 00:28:19
Got my beer goggles on now and I can't remember what I'm looking at :D
Post 632043 by Jamest5r on 2013-08-03 00:36:07
Some gay gold thingy :)
Post 632144 by T5RatherAmusin on 2013-08-03 11:46:12
fantastic car ian.
not sure on the sideskirs if im honest. doesnt seem to flow with the rest of the car if you get me ;)
Post 635957 by Jamest5r on 2013-08-16 17:39:38
Got to be one of if not the tidiest Saffy's in existence :)
Post 635962 by iancho on 2013-08-16 17:46:16
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;635957]Got to be one of if not the tidiest Saffy's in existence :)[/QUOTE]
Cheers mate i'm slowly getting there :smile:
Post 635968 by stribo on 2013-08-16 17:57:16
Looks amazing mate, you really ought to consider entering it into BKV next year, I'm sure you'd beat Graham's "thanks for turning up" award. ;)
Post 635973 by iancho on 2013-08-16 18:03:54
[QUOTE=stribo;635968]Looks amazing mate, you really ought to consider entering it into BKV next year, I'm sure you'd beat Graham's "thanks for turning up" award. ;)[/QUOTE]
Cheers Steve... I might consider it if I don't bump it between now and then :smile:
Post 635976 by merc85 on 2013-08-16 18:07:20
Looks stunning buddy, just right. :)
Post 635980 by iancho on 2013-08-16 18:09:17
[QUOTE=merc85;635976]Looks stunning buddy, just right. :)[/QUOTE]
Thanks Gav :smile:
Post 635990 by Tomcat on 2013-08-16 18:33:50
Sigh.....so pretty.... I'll have mine looking like that sooner or later...
Post 636005 by Jamest5r on 2013-08-16 18:51:42
[QUOTE=stribo;635968]Looks amazing mate, you really ought to consider entering it into BKV next year, I'm sure you'd beat Graham's "thanks for turning up" award. ;)[/QUOTE]
Dont think he can, oem parts only no??
Post 636013 by V70 Graham on 2013-08-16 19:14:06
[QUOTE=stribo;635968]Looks amazing mate, you really ought to consider entering it into BKV next year, I'm sure you'd beat Graham's "thanks for turning up" award. ;)[/QUOTE]
It was Anne's award :redface:
Post 636014 by V70 Graham on 2013-08-16 19:14:59
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;636005]Dont think he can, oem parts only no??[/QUOTE]
They aren't quite that fussy, they seemed to like our lights/RIP kit this year
Post 636032 by Biff on 2013-08-16 19:35:07
I look at yours... And I'm absolutely puzzled as to how I can compete. It's stunning mate & although I feel I have to be different (as I don't like to imitate) there are so many parts I'd like on mine.
Your car rules the saffys.
Regards
The apprentice.
Post 636088 by WOODY T5 on 2013-08-16 20:44:07
Ooh that's mint mate one of the best saffy's around well done on your work
Post 636093 by t5 pete on 2013-08-16 20:47:47
very very nice
Post 636108 by smithy on 2013-08-16 21:08:58
That looks the dogs dangles mate well done .
Post 637866 by MoleT-5R on 2013-08-23 00:04:52
As everyonr else has said your car is probably to best saffy v70r out there at present and can't wait to get some good shot's of it on the Great Orme Run ( with the thrown in Evo Dash )
Post 637874 by iancho on 2013-08-23 04:42:11
Cheers Adrian, I'm really looking forward to combining the two runs and seeing your car after the RR pics.... it's a 4hr drive for me but well worth it :)
I'm currently furiously rubbing my engine.... sanding down the last bits to get it ready for TRAX :)
Post 637883 by MoleT-5R on 2013-08-23 06:08:03
[QUOTE=iancho;637874]Cheers Adrian, I'm really looking forward to combining the two runs and seeing your car after the RR pics.... it's a 4hr drive for me but well worth it :)
I'm currently furiously rubbing my engine sanding down the last bits to get it ready for TRAX :)[/QUOTE]
Thats the only problem with doing a polishing job like that is where do you stop and how to keep it looking nice ?
Post 637888 by iancho on 2013-08-23 06:19:46
[QUOTE=MoleT5-R;637883]Thats the only problem with doing a polishing job like that is where do you stop and how to keep it looking nice ?[/QUOTE]
I would never attempt it again Adrian it's a ridiculous amount of work, very slow and fiddly. I only have the 4 Blocks at the back to complete and it's finished. I usually try and get out at 5 or 6am and put a few hours in before the wife gets up.
As for how to keep it looking nice?..... it seems to be holding up quite well with a little Auto Sol but the winter will be the real tester.
Post 637892 by V70 Graham on 2013-08-23 06:41:01
What's happening with the wheel Ian, will it be done for TRAX ?
Post 637967 by iancho on 2013-08-23 15:03:37
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;637892]What's happening with the wheel Ian, will it be done for TRAX ?[/QUOTE]
Funnily enough Graham I went to see him this morning and told him the Paint has Started to peel.... He Crapped himself!
He said he will get it done ready for TRAX thank God I have a Spare 19 so I don't have to take them all off :smile:
I must say with Bran New Tyres they are not too bad a ride actually.... Plus they have the added bonus of slowing me down which cannot be a bad thing in itself as I'm usually worrying about tickets everytime I go out somewhere.
Post 638563 by T5frankie on 2013-08-26 11:28:32
Top job mate, with all shiny bits for me lol
Post 638564 by iancho on 2013-08-26 11:33:48
[QUOTE=T5frankie;638563]Top job mate, with all shiny bits for me lol[/QUOTE]
lol.... Thanks mate, without you I would never of been able to achive any of this and been able to realise my dream... :)
Post 638566 by S70T5Chris on 2013-08-26 11:37:42
Looks bloody excellent mate, a lot of hard work gone into that!! No.2 for me.
I used to have the full set of Wooty Bits on the S70, a few years ago. The only bits that I actually think look good now, and improve over the standard bits are the spark plug and fuel rail covers. The rest of the bits look a bit like 'Ripspeed stick on' stuff. Defo remove the throttle cover from the top mount too! If it was mine i'd also lose the Pipercross filter, it just looks out of place IMO.
Post 638567 by T5RatherAmusin on 2013-08-26 11:54:29
the bling dont look bad bud, had the worxs done on my ol v6...
have you thort of orange carbon dipper instead of the chrome tho?
you can also get a better fitting piper filter to go straight over the maf without the use of the coupler...
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/performance/universal-air-filters/pipercross-foam-top-rubber-neck-universal-air-filter
straight to maf ;) i had a 80x200x200
Post 638568 by merc85 on 2013-08-26 11:56:46
No2 for sure, that inlet manifold must have taken flippin ages, looks awesome mate, winter will be a right nightmare lol.
car is looking awesome perhaps one day i will see it in the flesh ;)
Post 638571 by smithy on 2013-08-26 12:37:34
No3 for me looks the dogs mate
Post 638581 by V70 Graham on 2013-08-26 14:32:17
Bloomin 'eck Ian that looks good, No3 I think.
Certainly puts mine to shame, be good to see it and yourself in a couple of weeks mate.
Post 638585 by iancho on 2013-08-26 15:40:22
[QUOTE=S70T5Chris;638566]Looks bloody excellent mate, a lot of hard work gone into that!! No.2 for me
I used to have the full set of Wooty Bits on the S70, a few years ago. The only bits that I actually think look good now, and improve over the standard bits are the spark plug and fuel rail covers. The rest of the bits look a bit like 'Ripspeed stick on' stuff. Defo remove the throttle cover from the top mount too! If it was mine i'd also lose the Pipercross filter, it just looks out of place IMO.[/QUOTE]
Cheers Chris if it wasn't for TRAX coming up I would never of finished it..... I was Sooooo fed up with Sanding and Cramp, I'd lost all interest (never realising it was going to be so difficult) and wasn't bothered anymore!
I agree with you Chris but I do Love Shiny!.... some of the parts do look a bit naff but there is not much choice out there unless I went down the dipping route....As for the throttle cover, it looks so weird but I'm gonna keep it lol
Thanks for your comments Chris I love it when people are honest and say what they like or dislike it gives me food for thought :)
[QUOTE=T5RatherAmusin;638567]the bling dont look bad bud, had the worxs done on my ol v6...
have you thort of orange carbon dipper instead of the chrome tho?
you can also get a better fitting piper filter to go straight over the maf without the use of the coupler...
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/performance/universal-air-filters/pipercross-foam-top-rubber-neck-universal-air-filter
straight to maf ;) i had a 80x200x200[/QUOTE]
I have thought of Orange carbon dipper but I thought it would be to much Orange, I think the Balance is about right at the moment. This is only One of many ideas I had... The Piper filter looks very interesting, thank you for being so kind as to share it with me and for your honest comments :)
[QUOTE=merc85;638568]No2 for sure, that inlet manifold must have taken flippin ages, looks awesome mate, winter will be a right nightmare lol.
car is looking awesome perhaps one day i will see it in the flesh ;)[/QUOTE]
Cheers Gav Never ever again mate, paint next time!.... I'm sure our paths will cross one day mate as I'm really interested to see your motor as I now appreciate and admire how much time you must of spent on your engine bay after trying to clean mine this week and giving up!
I still have to Clay Bar and Machine Polish it before TRAX so no doubt I shall be secretly admiring you and your hard work again :)
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;638581]Bloomin 'eck Ian that looks good, No3 I think.
Certainly puts mine to shame, be good to see it and yourself in a couple of weeks mate.[/QUOTE]
Thanks for your nice comments Graham your always very kind, I'm really excited to be seeing you again in 2 weeks it's been far too long since we met up and I'm missing your humour! :hilarious
Post 638586 by iancho on 2013-08-26 15:45:51
[QUOTE=smithy;638571]No3 for me looks the dogs mate[/QUOTE]
Thanks matey I like No3 too :)
I would like to thank you all for your kind and encouraging comments throughout my project, this is a really Great Club full of very kind, honest and friendly people whom all mean a lot to me in there own ways.... Thanks for your support Guys it means an awful lot! :B_thumb:
Post 638587 by Biff on 2013-08-26 16:27:20
Fair play to you Ian, you have a lot more patience than me. I spent years buffing & polishing when I fabricated aerospace parts & it's very labour intensive.
The bullion will never have such attention put on her but she's a lot rougher than yours anyway. ;)
Take my hat of too you & made me chuckle with the getting up at 5am comment, that's dedication!
Post 638669 by iancho on 2013-08-26 20:51:35
[QUOTE=Biff;638587]Fair play to you Ian, you have a lot more patience than me. I spent years buffing & polishing when I fabricated aerospace parts & it's very labour intensive.
The bullion will never have such attention put on her but she's a lot rougher than yours anyway. ;)
Take my hat of too you & made me chuckle with the getting up at 5am comment, that's dedication![/QUOTE]
Cheers Dave I reckon 200+ hours of rubbing it's not perfect but I'm so fed up of rubbing I'll be damned if i'm going to mess with it anymore as you well know you can loose the Shine and have to Start again!
I do nearly all my work on the car in the early mornings before anyone else is up mate... before family life starts it's my only chance sometimes and I enjoy the peace and quite.... Only trouble is I'm up at 4.30 am on workdays so when it's my days off I never let myself lie in if there is work to do on the motor.... Some days I'm on my knees by the afternoon lol
Post 638734 by Biff on 2013-08-26 22:24:46
I'd have plenty of auto sol & "wheel wax" on it by winter. Give it a good coat so corrosion doesn't set in. It's all about keeping the moisture & oxygen away. Lol
I'm an early bird since my shifts changed. I like it. Lol
Post 638752 by Tomcat on 2013-08-26 23:06:09
Crap Ian that's some awesome work you've done there, your making it really difficult for me to catch up,lol.. Just for future reference a bench grinder fitted with a buffing wheel and using the right compound makes light work of polishing jobs like that, you'll even get a better finish (though it does mean taking the manifold off the car).
Post 638765 by MoleT-5R on 2013-08-27 00:05:04
[QUOTE=iancho;638586]Thanks matey I like No3 too :)
I would like to thank you all for your kind and encouraging comments throughout my project, this is a really Great Club full of very kind, honest and friendly people whom all mean a lot to me in there own ways.... Thanks for your support Guys it means an awful lot! :B_thumb:[/QUOTE]
3 for me to matey, think your dedication for this motor is well know now and will be a large draw among-st the crowd at trax this year, santa should put you in the front of the stand for all to see in all it's splendor
Post 638904 by iancho on 2013-08-27 18:33:45
[QUOTE=Biff;638734]I'd have plenty of auto sol & "wheel wax" on it by winter. Give it a good coat so corrosion doesn't set in. It's all about keeping the moisture & oxygen away. Lol
I'm an early bird since my shifts changed. I like it. Lol[/QUOTE]
I like being an early bird too mate, I was back in the garage at 6am just pottering about until 9am I was in my element! Thanks foe the tips mate I will cover it in autosol when winter gets closer :)
[QUOTE=Tomcat;638752]Crap Ian that's some awesome work you've done there, your making it really difficult for me to catch up,lol.. Just for future reference a bench grinder fitted with a buffing wheel and using the right compound makes light work of polishing jobs like that, you'll even get a better finish (though it does mean taking the manifold off the car).[/QUOTE]
lol cheers Craig it just gives you something higher to aim for! lol
I really wanted a small grinder and even bought the pads (which I had to use by hand :cry:) But I have no electricity in the garage spent hours looking for a cordless one but too no avail.... This was the result of yesterdays rubbing which is nothing compared to previous times... Cuts everywhere lol
[QUOTE=MoleT5-R;638765]3 for me to matey, think your dedication for this motor is well know now and will be a large draw among-st the crowd at trax this year, santa should put you in the front of the stand for all to see in all it's splendor[/QUOTE]
Very kind words Adrian thanks mate, Santa told me he has an area especially for me he called it something like 'If it's GAY then far away!' or something like that :)
Post 638909 by bonelorry on 2013-08-27 18:40:12
Stunning looking car well done mate, I would get that OAT longlife coolant out of there though unless its the Hybrid-OAT?
Can cause a lot of problems on our cars especially with the silicone hoses!
Check out post 37 on my thread...
http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?51312-Bonelorry-s-854-T5-R-Manual-Creme-quot-Gul-quot-Yellow-project/page2
Post 639135 by partsforvolvos.com on 2013-08-28 13:53:29
top job ian .
who else noticed the orange coolant ? - ultimate attention to detail !
Post 639136 by jdavis on 2013-08-28 14:02:01
That looks great Ian. Love the stainless/chrome bling bits. Not sure about how the pipercross filter sits though.
Post 639262 by iancho on 2013-08-28 21:18:36
[QUOTE=bonelorry;638909]Stunning looking car well done mate, I would get that OAT longlife coolant out of there though unless its the Hybrid-OAT?
Can cause a lot of problems on our cars especially with the silicone hoses!
Check out post 37 on my thread...
http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?51312-Bonelorry-s-854-T5-R-Manual-Creme-quot-Gul-quot-Yellow-project/page2[/QUOTE]
Cheers mate it made for very interesting reading I shall have to ask my garage what they are using.
[QUOTE=partsforvolvos.com;639135]top job ian .
who else noticed the orange coolant ? - ultimate attention to detail ![/QUOTE]
Thanks Jamie it just adds to the flavour lol
[QUOTE=jdavis;639136]That looks great Ian. Love the stainless/chrome bling bits. Not sure about how the pipercross filter sits though.[/QUOTE]
Thanks mate I know not everyone likes the filter but I'm happy with it :)
Post 639271 by T5frankie on 2013-08-28 22:04:17
[QUOTE=iancho;639262]Cheers mate it made for very interesting reading I shall have to ask my garage what they are using.
Thanks Jamie it just adds to the flavour lol
Thanks mate I know not everyone likes the filter but I'm happy with it :)[/QUOTE]
i like the filter. better than the piddly little standard size ones you get
Post 639644 by iancho on 2013-08-30 14:40:25
Spent 5hrs this Morning Giving all my Hard Work a Final Polish before TRAX....To bring out the Shine now I've finished Sanding. I thought it's worth showing you Guys how well the end Result Looks.... Even I was Impressed, it looks as Shiny as the Chrome Attachments.
Post 639653 by MoleT-5R on 2013-08-30 15:17:26
Wowwwwwwwwwwwwww, top work there Ian, think I'll have to fight my way through the crowd at trax just to get a look. Well worth the time and effort you've put in and a testiment to your dedication to your car, WELL DONE Mate :thewave:
Post 639656 by Jamest5r on 2013-08-30 15:25:04
Seeing as you've finished a week early you can come round and do mine :)
Post 639661 by Tomcat on 2013-08-30 15:33:34
So nice....gonna go look at my own now and cry...
Post 639662 by 1112lewis on 2013-08-30 15:35:47
thats looks incredible!!
Post 639670 by V70 Graham on 2013-08-30 16:10:39
Very nice Ian.....must remember NOT to open my bonnet this year !
Post 639680 by iancho on 2013-08-30 16:32:29
[QUOTE=MoleT5-R;639653]Wowwwwwwwwwwwwww, top work there Ian, think I'll have to fight my way through the crowd at trax just to get a look. Well worth the time and effort you've put in and a testiment to your dedication to your car, WELL DONE Mate :thewave:[/QUOTE]
Cheers Adrian, I'm very pleased with the end result... Now I think it WAS worth the effort although there were many times I doubted myself..... and ALL by hand NO machines USED! lol
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;639656]Seeing as you've finished a week early you can come round and do mine :)[/QUOTE]
I'm on my way Jim, Put the kettle on it's going to be along night :)
[QUOTE=Tomcat;639661]So nice....gonna go look at my own now and cry...[/QUOTE]
Thanks mate....I've been Crying for months Craig thinking I'd taken on too much and would never finish it lol.... Now I'm finally Smiling and Grinning like a Cheshire Cat ;)
[QUOTE=1112lewis;639662]thats looks incredible!![/QUOTE]
Cheers mate, I have too agree with you lol
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;639670]Very nice Ian.....must remember NOT to open my bonnet this year ![/QUOTE]
I still love yours mate, one of the best around and I know you've got something up your sleeve! :)
Post 639735 by stribo on 2013-08-30 19:14:46
[QUOTE=iancho;639644]Spent 5hrs this Morning Giving all my Hard Work a Final Polish before TRAX....To bring out the Shine now I've finished Sanding. I thought it's worth showing you Guys how well the end Result Looks.... Even I was Impressed, it looks as Shiny as the Chrome Attachments.
[/QUOTE]
Looks stunning Ian, don't you dare park anywhere near me at Trax, park next to Graham, he needs to up his game. ;)
Post 639741 by claymore on 2013-08-30 19:22:46
Yep, don't park anywhere near me.
Post 639746 by stribo on 2013-08-30 19:32:53
[QUOTE=claymore;639741]Yep, don't park anywhere near me.[/QUOTE]
Just had a thought Colin, if we take tools to Trax, once his bonnet's up, we could distract him, and cherry pick the shiny bits for our cars. ;)
Post 639753 by V70 Graham on 2013-08-30 19:49:14
[QUOTE=stribo;639746]Just had a thought Colin, if we take tools to Trax, once his bonnet's up, we could distract him, and cherry pick the shiny bits for our cars. ;)[/QUOTE]
Steve, a shiny bit on your car would stick out a mile mate lol
Post 639754 by stribo on 2013-08-30 19:50:14
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;639753]Steve, a shiny bit on your car would stick out a mile mate lol[/QUOTE]
Not as much as your shiny head. :P
Post 639801 by iancho on 2013-08-30 21:03:18
[QUOTE=stribo;639735]Looks stunning Ian, don't you dare park anywhere near me at Trax, park next to Graham, he needs to up his game. ;)[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=claymore;639741]Yep, don't park anywhere near me.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=stribo;639746]Just had a thought Colin, if we take tools to Trax, once his bonnet's up, we could distract him, and cherry pick the shiny bits for our cars. ;)[/QUOTE]
Thanks lads.... Don't you just love the sense of humour on this forum I'm in stitches! :hilarious :hilarious :hilarious
Post 639803 by iancho on 2013-08-30 21:04:55
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;639753]Steve, a shiny bit on your car would stick out a mile mate lol[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=stribo;639754]Not as much as your shiny head. :P[/QUOTE]
Lovin it, just lovin it! lol :hilarious :hilarious :hilarious
Post 639805 by T5frankie on 2013-08-30 21:06:53
[QUOTE=iancho;639801]Thanks lads.... Don't you just love the sense of humour on this forum I'm in stitches! :hilarious :hilarious :hilarious[/QUOTE]
you're easily pleased lol
Post 639807 by iancho on 2013-08-30 21:09:22
[QUOTE=T5frankie;639805]you're easily pleased lol[/QUOTE]
I am mate lol..... sometimes a joke is much better when you read it rather than hear it! this forum is ALWAYS good for a laugh, especially Stribo he has me in stitches some nights! :)
Post 639808 by T5frankie on 2013-08-30 21:09:57
[QUOTE=iancho;639807]I am mate lol..... sometimes a joke is much better when you read it rather than hear it! this forum is ALWAYS good for a laugh, especially Stribo he has me in stitches some nights! :)[/QUOTE]
yeah he is a laugh a minute lol
Post 639821 by AndysR on 2013-08-30 22:25:09
Just caught up with the tread, car looks lovely. There are a few bits which aren't to my taste but they go with the overall look of the car and the car stands out as a car that someone cares for. Your hard work is definitely "shining" through and it's a pleasure to see someone looking after one of these rather than breaking it for spares :)
Post 639845 by MoleT-5R on 2013-08-31 03:46:30
[QUOTE=claymore;639741]Yep, don't park anywhere near me.[/QUOTE]
as if you really care ... as long as it does bark, pop or bang and spit out balls of fire you don't really mind what it looks like under the bonnet, except when it comes to some carbon dipping....lol
Post 647143 by iancho on 2013-09-26 07:27:05
Boys, boys, boys!..... You are looking at one VERY Happy Chappie!
I have been looking for this Part for nearly 4yrs and had given up until T5Ratheramusin got in touch with me and I thought I would take a shot in the Dark and ask him if he knew where I could find it?
He knew straight away so cheers bud for making a dream come true! This is one Mod I've always wanted since owning the car! :biggrin:
(I know most of you will not like it) but for me it's the NUTS!
Post 647145 by Nealevo on 2013-09-26 07:31:09
Please no!!!!!
The above should be in shouty capital letters but for some reason it wont let me shout at you.... i think the friendly button is on
Post 647149 by stephenevans99 on 2013-09-26 07:37:42
It looks too wide to fit in between the washer jets so it'll have to be located more central - it's a bit marmite BUT I like it
Post 647150 by MoleT-5R on 2013-09-26 08:04:02
[QUOTE=stephenevans99;647149]It looks too wide to fit in between the washer jets so it'll have to be located more central - it's a bit marmite BUT I like it[/QUOTE]
hit the nail on the head there Steve, people will love or hate this, I personally think it could look quite nice but I'm still on the fence at the moment......
Post 647152 by M-R-P on 2013-09-26 08:14:12
Ian, didn't I say something about pimp-slapping you if you put a vent on that thing?!?
The only way I can see it working is if it's right at the top pf the bonnet, facing the windscreen as an out-flow vent. Will you be cutting the bonnet to make it actually work or will it just be cosmetic? If you cut the bonnet, expect all your shiny engine bits to not stay shiny for long - winter's coming and all that water and road salt...:(
I know it's your car and I really want you to do whatever makes you happy but you're treading a very thin line here bud. I just don't want to see a wanted thread appear in a few weeks for a saffy bonnet.
Post 647161 by Tomcat on 2013-09-26 08:58:48
Err.....I'm gonna reserve judgement until I see it painted and fitted, but I kinda concur with MRP's comments about your shiny engine components not staying shiny.
Post 647167 by claymore on 2013-09-26 09:14:57
I think it might look ok, and at the end of the day it's only a bonnet, if you don't like it you can just stick another bonnet on.
Post 647170 by T5RatherAmusin on 2013-09-26 09:27:05
good to see a happy chappie! :D
even if it is in way of the jets. they can easily be repositioned wider of even to to scuttle maybe...
they did look good in pics you sent me. even the slots match the look to your grill :)
i knew the vents i went for would be hit or miss. shudda seen the abuse i was getting from another forum :rotfl:
since theyr on not a bad comment on them! :) even grahame admitted to liking them lol
everones a fan of colins too ;) ;)
Post 647171 by M-R-P on 2013-09-26 09:32:08
Colin's is made from bits of keyboard and paperclips - that's talent ;)
That reminds me... I haven't seen Mr. Branston for a while.
Post 647396 by iancho on 2013-09-27 06:34:14
[QUOTE=Nealevo;647145]Please no!!!!!
The above should be in shouty capital letters but for some reason it wont let me shout at you.... i think the friendly button is on[/QUOTE]
lol I can hear you shouting from here mate :)
[QUOTE=stephenevans99;647149]It looks too wide to fit in between the washer jets so it'll have to be located more central - it's a bit marmite BUT I like it[/QUOTE]
Your correct Steve the washer jets are in the way and will have to be relocated unless I decide it looks ok further forward... I need to think about it! :)
[QUOTE=MoleT5-R;647150]hit the nail on the head there Steve, people will love or hate this, I personally think it could look quite nice but I'm still on the fence at the moment......[/QUOTE]
Trust me Adrian! lol :)
[QUOTE=M-R-P;647152]Ian, didn't I say something about pimp-slapping you if you put a vent on that thing?!?
The only way I can see it working is if it's right at the top pf the bonnet, facing the windscreen as an out-flow vent. Will you be cutting the bonnet to make it actually work or will it just be cosmetic? If you cut the bonnet, expect all your shiny engine bits to not stay shiny for long - winter's coming and all that water and road salt...:(
I know it's your car and I really want you to do whatever makes you happy but you're treading a very thin line here bud. I just don't want to see a wanted thread appear in a few weeks for a saffy bonnet.[/QUOTE]
I know mate it's a tricky one to get around it wouldn't matter so much if I hadn't polished the engine, I'm wondering if I can get away without cutting the Bonnet as it's just 6 bolts but I'm not sure how much drag it will create at high speeds and try to rip the whole bonnet off!
You had best send the Boys round to slap me lol
[QUOTE=Tomcat;647161]Err.....I'm gonna reserve judgement until I see it painted and fitted, but I kinda concur with MRP's comments about your shiny engine components not staying shiny.[/QUOTE]
That's my only concern Craig but no doubt I will think of something to protect all those nice shiny bits :)
[QUOTE=claymore;647167]I think it might look ok, and at the end of the day it's only a bonnet, if you don't like it you can just stick another bonnet on.[/QUOTE]
Very true Colin it will not be the end of the world but I'm hoping I won't need too! :)
[QUOTE=T5RatherAmusin;647170]good to see a happy chappie! :D
even if it is in way of the jets. they can easily be repositioned wider of even to to scuttle maybe...
they did look good in pics you sent me. even the slots match the look to your grill :)
i knew the vents i went for would be hit or miss. shudda seen the abuse i was getting from another forum :rotfl:
since theyr on not a bad comment on them! :) even grahame admitted to liking them lol
everones a fan of colins too ;) ;)[/QUOTE]
Cheers Ian and thanks for all your help mate you really made my day! This is THE mod I've been dreaming and searching for since I got the car and thanks to you it's now possible!
It will blend in nicely when it's on :B_thumb:
[QUOTE=M-R-P;647171]Colin's is made from bits of keyboard and paperclips - that's talent ;)
That reminds me... I haven't seen Mr. Branston for a while.[/QUOTE]
He is the master when it comes to Mods mate we all know that, if only I had his skills.... perhaps it's just as well I don't! :hilarious
Post 647424 by oblark on 2013-09-27 08:47:42
The washer jets are a easy fix, I`ve moved mine to the wiper arms by using merc sprinter washer jets.
Post 647457 by T5frankie on 2013-09-27 12:11:55
Oh dear!!
Post 647487 by iancho on 2013-09-27 16:59:15
[QUOTE=oblark;647424]The washer jets are a easy fix, I`ve moved mine to the wiper arms by using merc sprinter washer jets.[/QUOTE]
Thanks for that but I think i'm just going to move them 3"s across although I do like the idea of putting them on the wiper arms :)
[QUOTE=T5frankie;647457]Oh dear!![/QUOTE]
lol... I know mate it's just a downward spiral from now on :)
Post 647488 by T5frankie on 2013-09-27 17:07:51
[QUOTE=iancho;647487]Thanks for that but I think i'm just going to move them 3"s across although I do like the idea of putting them on the wiper arms :)
lol... I know mate it's just a downward spiral from now on :)[/QUOTE]
i think you're going over the top now mate, and its going to look chavvy :-) why dont you sort the interior or do some engine mods?
Post 647562 by Biff on 2013-09-27 22:50:25
Izuzu trooper or vauxhall Monterey Ian?
I had one on my first car back in 1998.
Sorry mate but I'm not feeling it, but its not my car. As said if your not happy you can change your bonnet so its not un-reversible.
It won't help your bling in the winter months at all though fella, its best to keep the elements well away from the polish. It's gonna be a winter of cold hands & autosol.
Post 647564 by t5 pete on 2013-09-27 22:55:46
Erm ill just leave it at that lol whats it off tho to wait 4 yrs for it
Post 647565 by T5RatherAmusin on 2013-09-27 23:00:52
Its s trooper vent.
He looks so happy with it. Bless him :)
Post 647620 by V70 Graham on 2013-09-28 08:57:58
Not sure about this one Ian, if you are going to have to cut the bonnet, think about it.....then think about it a whole lot more before you do anything, mind if you really don't like it it's only a new bonnet you'd need.
Post 647632 by jamesy12345 on 2013-09-28 09:18:28
what is the purpose of the vent Ian, for engine cooling or just for the look of the thing? As above probably pointing backwards would let the warm air out, which would be more useful I think
It's your car, give it a whirl if you like it. I wouldn't fit one on mine but Volvo do a snow cover for the 480 that I don't mind the look of.....
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Post 647636 by stribo on 2013-09-28 09:24:47
Not keen I'm afraid Ian, and as has been said above if you are going to fit it turn it around to let hot air out, as that part of the engine doesn't need cool air.
Post 648028 by iancho on 2013-09-29 05:34:57
[QUOTE=T5frankie;647488]i think you're going over the top now mate, and its going to look chavvy :-) why dont you sort the interior or do some engine mods?[/QUOTE]
I know mate but I don't feel like I can do much more to the engine as it's an auto and I don't want to mess the auto box up
[QUOTE=Biff;647562]Izuzu trooper or vauxhall Monterey Ian?
I had one on my first car back in 1998.
Sorry mate but I'm not feeling it, but its not my car. As said if your not happy you can change your bonnet so its not un-reversible.
It won't help your bling in the winter months at all though fella, its best to keep the elements well away from the polish. It's gonna be a winter of cold hands & autosol.[/QUOTE]
My engine will be safe mate I've decided NO hole
[QUOTE=t5 pete;647564]Erm ill just leave it at that lol whats it off tho to wait 4 yrs for it[/QUOTE]
I knew what it looked like Pete I just didn't know where to find it (i'm not the sharpest knife in the draw mate)
[QUOTE=T5RatherAmusin;647565]Its s trooper vent.
He looks so happy with it. Bless him :)[/QUOTE]
I am! (grinning)
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;647620]Not sure about this one Ian, if you are going to have to cut the bonnet, think about it.....then think about it a whole lot more before you do anything, mind if you really don't like it it's only a new bonnet you'd need.[/QUOTE]
Cheers mate, I've decided not to cut the Bonnet I will just use the 2 washer holes and drill a couple more and Bolt it down. If I get the time it will be ready by Friday! (Fingers Crossed)
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;647632]what is the purpose of the vent Ian, for engine cooling or just for the look of the thing? As above probably pointing backwards would let the warm air out, which would be more useful I think
It's your car, give it a whirl if you like it. I wouldn't fit one on mine but Volvo do a snow cover for the 480 that I don't mind the look of.....
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It's just for cosmetics mate and I've always wanted it
[QUOTE=stribo;647636]Not keen I'm afraid Ian, and as has been said above if you are going to fit it turn it around to let hot air out, as that part of the engine doesn't need cool air.[/QUOTE]
I know your not mate but it's just a bit of fun and I've waited so long.... I'm really excited!
Hopefully the 18"s will be ready this week ready for the Evo Triangle.... Reese would not do what I wanted so I went with Frankies idea of Gloss Black with Gold Fleck :)
Thanks for all your input lads I do enjoy reading everyone's comments they make this thread far more interesting! :)
Post 648055 by T5RatherAmusin on 2013-09-29 10:16:29
[QUOTE=iancho;648028] Reese would not do what I wanted so I went with Frankies idea of Gloss Black with Gold Fleck :)
[/QUOTE]
you never did say what your plan for the wheels where??
so your going like that bike i showed you the other week :) should look shweeet!
Post 648395 by iancho on 2013-09-30 06:29:24
[QUOTE=T5RatherAmusin;648055]you never did say what your plan for the wheels where??
so your going like that bike i showed you the other week :) should look shweeet![/QUOTE]
Hopefully they will mate :)
As for the original idea... They were going to be Black but with the inner edges on the Spokes Gold and the Spoke with the 'R' on was going to be Completely Gold if you can picture that?
I've weighed the Air Scoop up and I will be using the two original washer holes and just drill another two lower down, then Bolt and Glue it on.
I've decided not to Cut the Bonnet under the Scoop I will just Paint that area Black, otherwise it will ruin my Shiny engine.
I will move the Washer's about 3 inches across each side of the Scoop.
The Scoop will not be 'In your face' just a subtle mod to give it a more aggressive look from the front :)
Post 648411 by MoleT-5R on 2013-09-30 08:02:20
[QUOTE=iancho;648395]Hopefully they will mate :)
As for the original idea... They were going to be Black but with the inner edges on the Spokes Gold and the Spoke with the 'R' on was going to be Completely Gold if you can picture that?
I've weighed the Air Scoop up and I will be using the two original washer holes and just drill another two lower down, then Bolt and Glue it on.
I've decided not to Cut the Bonnet under the Scoop I will just Paint that area Black, otherwise it will ruin my Shiny engine.
I will move the Washer's about 3 inches across each side of the Scoop.
The Scoop will not be 'In your face' just a subtle mod to give it a more aggressive look from the front :)[/QUOTE]
Looking forward to seeing the results this weekend mate, I'm leaning to the 'it will work and look ok' side of my fence at the present time, proof will be in how good the fit and finish is.
Post 648440 by iancho on 2013-09-30 09:40:36
[QUOTE=MoleT5-R;648411]Looking forward to seeing the results this weekend mate, I'm leaning to the 'it will work and look ok' side of my fence at the present time, proof will be in how good the fit and finish is.[/QUOTE]
You know me mate... Now would I ever do a Stupid Mod???!!! :hilarious
Seriously though you will like it Ade as I really wouldn't want to mess my car up after years of getting it perfect. I've been Planning this one for a long time and I know it will work and look good, it's what I've always wanted to finish off the front end look.
Will be great if I can get it finished by Sunday so you can see it in the 'Flesh' It's going to be a super day matey :wink:
Post 648560 by Jim S70R on 2013-09-30 14:13:25
Blimey you've made some massive progress with this, she is certainly looking lovely.......cracking motor you've got, well done.
Post 648586 by partsforvolvos.com on 2013-09-30 15:09:20
i have spent all weekend thinking about this vent , and still my only reaction is :slap:
dont do it .
the car is immaculate , it does not need one.
if you really want vents, how about getting proper pressed in ones. there used to be companies who could do your own bonner, without painting by stamping it in once warmed.
a bit like they do wheel arch rolling. the r5 guys used to get this done regularly.
Post 648710 by AndysR on 2013-09-30 20:40:43
No, please don't! You'll ruin it :(
Post 648723 by Kingsford G on 2013-09-30 20:50:35
I`d get a diff bonnet and try it 1st before ruining the original one.It may look nice at some point but unless its a track car don`t line up with a scooby chavs mate.
Post 648727 by munster732 on 2013-09-30 20:53:27
Each to their own mate, but for the love of god NOOOOOOOOOOOO :redface:
Its a beaut, keep it that way
Post 648753 by claymore on 2013-09-30 21:29:27
If you'r going to do it Ian, make it functional, you could duct the air to the air filter.
Post 648804 by V70 Graham on 2013-09-30 23:19:19
Me thinks this is going to be a 'Marmite' mod.....love it or hate it !
Post 648848 by Jim S70R on 2013-10-01 11:18:19
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;648804]Me thinks this is going to be a 'Marmite' mod.....love it or hate it ![/QUOTE]
Yeah thats one way of putting it.
Post 649937 by iancho on 2013-10-04 16:02:20
Well lads I'm just uploading photo's of today....
The wheels look great in Gloss Black with Gold fleck, they change colour depending on the light. Many thanks for the idea Frank :)
The Air Scoop looks Ace! Thanks T5Ratheramusin for helping me find what I've always wanted! :)
The car looks Mental now and I'm really pleased!!!!
Comments welcome and wanted when pic's have loaded.... I'm VERY happy with the end result!
Post 649942 by stephenevans99 on 2013-10-04 16:15:32
Liking the grill....nice aggressive look.
Not sure on the wheels Ian....perhaps it's just the light they were photo'd in. Get some more pics up ;)
Can't wait to see this in person....
Post 649944 by iancho on 2013-10-04 16:21:08
Cheers Steve the wheels do look 'Different' lol but I like em!
Here are some more of the Scoop....
From another angle....
I'm loading more as wee speak.... Crap computers!
Post 649949 by stephenevans99 on 2013-10-04 16:41:51
Very nice Ian....the wheels look fantastic in the distant pics.
Perhaps the close up pics with the flash brings out too much colour - looking a bit 'in your face'.
Some very nice touches there mate....a gorgeous V70R :B_thumb:
Post 649950 by T5frankie on 2013-10-04 16:58:40
those wheels look the biz-niz mate unlike the big snoz the car now has lol
Post 649951 by iancho on 2013-10-04 17:00:02
[QUOTE=stephenevans99;649949]Very nice Ian....the wheels look fantastic in the distant pics.
Perhaps the close up pics with the flash brings out too much colour - looking a bit 'in your face'.
Some very nice touches there mate....a gorgeous V70R :B_thumb:[/QUOTE]
I love it Steve! Cheers mate I'm not in the least offended if people don't like it as we all think differently and prefer different things.
I've got a surprise for you on Sunday Steve, so make sure you turn up! lol
Post 649952 by partsforvolvos.com on 2013-10-04 17:01:49
those wheels look soooooo nice !!!!!
10/10 . they even take my attention off of the bonnet vent.
and for god's sake put the number plate back in the proper place :B_thumb:
Post 649953 by iancho on 2013-10-04 17:02:48
[QUOTE=T5frankie;649950]those wheels look the biz-niz mate unlike the big snoz the car now has lol[/QUOTE]
Lmao!.... they do look really good mate thanks ever so much for the idea... Now get yourself a Saffy instead of making mine look good!
Come Back you know you miss the Gay Club!!! :)
Post 649954 by iancho on 2013-10-04 17:04:15
[QUOTE=partsforvolvos.com;649952]those wheels look soooooo nice !!!!!
10/10 . they even take my attention off of the bonnet vent.
and for god's sake put the number plate back in the proper place :B_thumb:[/QUOTE]
lol, Cheers Jamie... Nobody likes the Number Plate down there except me!
Post 649955 by T5frankie on 2013-10-04 17:04:54
[QUOTE=iancho;649953]Lmao!.... they do look really good mate thanks ever so much for the idea... Now get yourself a Saffy instead of making mine look good!
Come Back you know you miss the Gay Club!!! :)[/QUOTE]
i couldnt compete with yours now mate, i'm still deciding what i should buy, 400bhp jag sounds so appealing
Post 649956 by T5frankie on 2013-10-04 17:06:00
you gonna sell the 19's back to me then? lol
Post 649957 by Tomcat on 2013-10-04 17:07:26
Must admit Ian that it doesnt look as bad as I thought it was going to, not as in your face as I thought it would be. I think the wheels you'd just need to see them in person, they look a little orange in the photo's but being as the cars er...orange then it's a good match. I hadn't noticed the reg plate, pleeeeaaase put it back,lol.
Oh Ian what steering wheel do you have?.. It's not the proper R wheel is it?.. the leather looks a bit too new to be one of those.
Post 649958 by iancho on 2013-10-04 17:08:43
[QUOTE=T5frankie;649956]you gonna sell the 19's back to me then? lol[/QUOTE]
Stop making me feel Guilty! lol
I've been looking at 20" but can't find anything I like yet :)
Post 649960 by iancho on 2013-10-04 17:12:11
[QUOTE=Tomcat;649957]Must admit Ian that it doesnt look as bad as I thought it was going to, not as in your face as I thought it would be. I think the wheels you'd just need to see them in person, they look a little orange in the photo's but being as the cars er...orange then it's a good match. I hadn't noticed the reg plate, pleeeeaaase put it back,lol.
Oh Ian what steering wheel do you have?.. It's not the proper R wheel is it?.. the leather looks a bit too new to be one of those.[/QUOTE]
Cheers Craig.... The wheels are a Marmite type of look you will either like them or you won't lol
The steeringwheel is a cover from Halfords £1 in a sale a couple of years ago... I couldn't believe my luck it's the exact same colour as the interior!
Post 649961 by T5frankie on 2013-10-04 17:23:47
[QUOTE=iancho;649958]Stop making me feel Guilty! lol
I've been looking at 20" but can't find anything I like yet :)[/QUOTE]
lol my missus wants me to get another v70r too
Post 649963 by smithy on 2013-10-04 17:50:24
Your car looks the big firm breasts mate
Post 649965 by stephenevans99 on 2013-10-04 17:54:42
[QUOTE=iancho;649951]
I've got a surprise for you on Sunday Steve, so make sure you turn up! lol[/QUOTE]
You know I'm not gonna be able to sleep now :(
I'm deffo going...lol
Post 649969 by t5 pete on 2013-10-04 18:31:04
Looks smart ian im only on my phone so carnt see the pics very good but I do like the wheels they really stand out and supriseing the scoop doesnt look bad at all
Post 649970 by oblark on 2013-10-04 18:32:13
The bonnet scoop doesn't look out of place, it looks like it was factory fitted :)
The car looks awesome :)
Post 649976 by claymore on 2013-10-04 18:55:00
I knew that scoop would look ok, now we just need to make it functional and make a duct to the top of the air filter ;)
Post 649978 by Jamest5r on 2013-10-04 18:58:17
Actually looks pretty good matey :)
Post 649985 by T5RatherAmusin on 2013-10-04 19:53:27
nice update ian! looking shweet!
just noticed your plate says big boob :rotfl:
Post 649986 by munster732 on 2013-10-04 19:59:17
It wouldn't be something I'd do, but it aint half as bad as I thought it would look.
I stand corrected mate, im loving checking out the Saffy...gives me ideas but I don't want to copy anyone lol
Post 649987 by Nealevo on 2013-10-04 20:03:06
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Post 650020 by V70 Graham on 2013-10-04 21:38:11
I'm with the majority on these mods mate, the scoop doesn't actually look that bad, the wheels I'll have to see 'in the flesh' and as for that number plate.....turn up at mine with it there and I'll move it myself lol
Post 650021 by T5frankie on 2013-10-04 21:40:20
[QUOTE=munster732;649986]It wouldn't be something I'd do, but it aint half as bad as I thought it would look.
I stand corrected mate, im loving checking out the Saffy...gives me ideas but I don't want to copy anyone lol[/QUOTE]
why? ian blatently did lol
Post 650026 by AndysR on 2013-10-04 21:49:22
Wow some new changes, the wheels look ok. Surprised you changed the colour as you were quite against the darker colours when you had them done originally?
As for the scoop I'm sorry but for me you've ruined the car from the front, be interesting to see it again with the number plate in the correct place as that may make the front end of the car look quite a bit different, that said to me it's lost the classy well kept look it had previously now it looks a little cheap.. Sorry it's probably harsh but it's what I think. but at the end of the day it doesn't matter what I think as it's your car and your clearly very happy with it and for that I'm glad it's worked out well for you :)
Post 650043 by merc85 on 2013-10-04 22:18:44
hummmmm, errrr hell doesnt matter what i think. its still a very clean car and if you ever did want to sell it im sure the mods could easily be changed back. (just dont cut the bonnet) pleeeeeeease. :/
Post 650067 by stribo on 2013-10-04 22:53:45
Looks good mate, bonnet scoop doesn't look as bad as I thought it would even if it is pointless. ;)
Post 650068 by Orca2 on 2013-10-04 22:55:40
Front end looks the dogs ££££££££, not sure about the plate position but scoop and splitters look great, has a very mean look.wheels and brakes v nice too.
Post 650100 by iancho on 2013-10-05 04:21:33
I'm surprised!..... Many thanks for the positive comments lads :)
You know when you have wanted something for soooooo long that you cannot see the wood for the trees.... Well that's me and the Scoop. Have I spoilt the car? Probably the answer is Yes but it makes me happy.... I can always buy another bonnet as a spare....
I would like to believe that all your comments are honest as I would be in no way offended if you didn't like it. You cannot offend me as we are all friends on here and go to meets together..... I think no less of anyone :)
The wheels?.... Well as the light started to fade they started turning Black and now under the Street light they are Jet Black. Just something different to try and see if it works....
This car was never going to be a 'Normal' project so after getting the car in Perfect Showroom Condition I now seem to be destroying it in front of everybody's eyes...... that was always going to be the case I've just done it in reverse order.... Sorry!
Post 650101 by iancho on 2013-10-05 04:55:00
[QUOTE=T5frankie;649961]lol my missus wants me to get another v70r too[/QUOTE]
We both can't be wrong!
[QUOTE=smithy;649963]Your car looks the big firm breasts mate[/QUOTE]
Cheers mate! :B_thumb:
[QUOTE=stephenevans99;649965]You know I'm not gonna be able to sleep now :(
I'm deffo going...lol[/QUOTE]
lol... not long to wait :)
[QUOTE=t5 pete;649969]Looks smart ian im only on my phone so carnt see the pics very good but I do like the wheels they really stand out and supriseing the scoop doesnt look bad at all[/QUOTE]
Thanks Pete so far so good mate
[QUOTE=oblark;649970]The bonnet scoop doesn't look out of place, it looks like it was factory fitted :)
The car looks awesome :)[/QUOTE]
Thanks mate it does kinda blend in lol
[QUOTE=claymore;649976]I knew that scoop would look ok, now we just need to make it functional and make a duct to the top of the air filter ;)[/QUOTE]
I knew you would!.... I'm already thinking Col...
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;649978]Actually looks pretty good matey :)[/QUOTE]
Cheers Jim, it's not so bad mate.
[QUOTE=T5RatherAmusin;649985]nice update ian! looking shweet!
just noticed your plate says big boob :rotfl:[/QUOTE]
lol.... Thanks for all your help bud in tracking the Scoop down for me.
[QUOTE=munster732;649986]It wouldn't be something I'd do, but it aint half as bad as I thought it would look.
I stand corrected mate, im loving checking out the Saffy...gives me ideas but I don't want to copy anyone lol[/QUOTE]
Cheers Wayne... It's just 'Different' lol
[QUOTE=Nealevo;649987]Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm[/QUOTE]
Come on, what you thinking mate?!
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;650020]I'm with the majority on these mods mate, the scoop doesn't actually look that bad, the wheels I'll have to see 'in the flesh' and as for that number plate.....turn up at mine with it there and I'll move it myself lol[/QUOTE]
I will be at yours soon enough mate and we can move it together onto the Bonnet! lol
[QUOTE=T5frankie;650021]why? ian blatently did lol[/QUOTE]
You and VPC built half of this car! lol
[QUOTE=AndysR;650026]Wow some new changes, the wheels look ok. Surprised you changed the colour as you were quite against the darker colours when you had them done originally?
As for the scoop I'm sorry but for me you've ruined the car from the front, be interesting to see it again with the number plate in the correct place as that may make the front end of the car look quite a bit different, that said to me it's lost the classy well kept look it had previously now it looks a little cheap.. Sorry it's probably harsh but it's what I think. but at the end of the day it doesn't matter what I think as it's your car and your clearly very happy with it and for that I'm glad it's worked out well for you :)[/QUOTE]
Don't be sorry Andy you have probably summed up what everybody is secretly thinking matey.... and you could never offend me mate!
The wheels? Well I thought you cannot all be wrong by telling me to go Darker.... You were all correct, they DO look better Darker!
[QUOTE=merc85;650043]hummmmm, errrr hell doesnt matter what i think. its still a very clean car and if you ever did want to sell it im sure the mods could easily be changed back. (just dont cut the bonnet) pleeeeeeease. :/[/QUOTE]
Cheers Gav, I know mate lol.... The Bonnet is already ruined so it means getting another anyway. I was going to have this one re-sprayed... I could get the spare done instead.
[QUOTE=stribo;650067]Looks good mate, bonnet scoop doesn't look as bad as I thought it would even if it is pointless. ;)[/QUOTE]
lol cheers Steve it's not the end of the world
[QUOTE=Orca2;650068]Front end looks the dogs ££££££££, not sure about the plate position but scoop and splitters look great, has a very mean look.wheels and brakes v nice too.[/QUOTE]
Cheers mate, she does look kinda nasty now.... Does the number plate really look that bad lads??!!!
Post 650102 by MoleT-5R on 2013-10-05 04:57:37
Liking what I see, but reserving full judgement until Sunday, when I see it in the flesh. Quite surprised that Ian has unveiled his new mods before sundays run, guess he wanted to gauge the feeling about his marmite mods before meeting everone and I can't blame him ...lol
Post 650103 by iancho on 2013-10-05 05:04:47
Cheers mate, I wanted it done before the Triangle so you could all see it in the 'Flesh' so to speak and get a real idea of what it looks like as Photo's never look so good as the real thing :)
Check your phone Ade I sent you a txt last night to see if I've got the correct number :)
Post 650146 by Jim S70R on 2013-10-05 13:28:41
Looking good as always, it's not my cup of tea if I'm honest but never the less it's still overall a wicked looking car!!
Post 650152 by jamesy12345 on 2013-10-05 13:52:19
The finish is really good on your car Ian, if you like the mod that's all that matters! Not my cup of tea but it does make it look more agressive from the front.
Post 650189 by Orca2 on 2013-10-05 17:21:35
If you got the number plate done as one of those stick on racing type ones and stuck it where it is it might look better, it just looks a bit like its just sitting there .imho it slightly spoils the sleek look of the front end which I think looks very aggressive, the flat plate doesn't blend with the otherwise good aerodynamic look you have achieved at the front.
Good on you mate for having the nuts to go ahead and realise your vision of how you wanted it to look.I love it .
Post 651172 by claymore on 2013-10-09 07:27:38
Nice pics Aid, especially the second one of Marks car ;), and I totaly agree with you, this saffy is in a class of it's own.
Post 651175 by stephenevans99 on 2013-10-09 07:40:40
Just got to teach you Saffy boys how to park ;)
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Post 651182 by T5RatherAmusin on 2013-10-09 09:08:50
nice pics ladies! its weird looking at the 2 saffys together....looks like ones missing something on that huge bonnet :rotfl:
could of said you were in wales!! lol
Post 651197 by Jim S70R on 2013-10-09 12:38:47
Nice turn out of cars
Post 651308 by AndysR on 2013-10-09 21:15:19
Nice turnout, looks like a good collection of Volvo models :)
Post 651332 by t5 pete on 2013-10-09 22:03:13
Ian the paint work looks stunning that is certainly one of if not the best gay gold around
Post 651364 by MoleT-5R on 2013-10-09 23:12:29
[QUOTE=T5RatherAmusin;651182]nice pics ladies! its weird looking at the 2 saffys together....looks like ones missing something on that huge bonnet :rotfl:
could of said you were in wales!! lol[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Jim S70R;651197]Nice turn out of cars[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=AndysR;651308]Nice turnout, looks like a good collection of Volvo models :)[/QUOTE]
Well folks its the second year we've done this and this years thread was started by Vaderboyo, but unfortunately he sold his Volvo so wasn't there, it was a cracking day was great people, superb cars and challenging roads. Linky to thread http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?51559-Great-Orme-Run-any-interest
Won't be long till next years thread will be up
Post 651367 by MoleT-5R on 2013-10-09 23:19:33
[QUOTE=claymore;651172]Nice pics Aid, especially the second one of Marks car ;), and I totaly agree with you, this saffy is in a class of it's own.[/QUOTE]
What a plonker, had not realised that I'd clicked the wrong thumbnail, nice shot of Mark's car, may be I should say that I put it in just to show the difference between Ian's and Mark's
Post 651402 by stephenevans99 on 2013-10-10 07:23:04
I knew what you did ;)
Post 651618 by iancho on 2013-10-11 08:22:02
Adrian, Steve... You cannot guess how surprised and flattered I was to come onto VPC today and find that you have both posted pic's on my thread!
I'm touched... Honestly!
Thankyou both and to everyone else who has said good or bad things.... It means a lot to me, I realise it is not everyone's cup of tea :)
As for the Evo Triangle..... Well if I'm prepared to drive a total of 8hrs plus a 500 mile round trip 2yrs in a row need I say more?
Everyone's behaviour was impeccable, no laws or speed limits were broken.... Just your Typical Sunday VPCUK Drivers! :)
A BIG thankyou to Adrian and Janeybabe for going to so much trouble and making it another year to remember... and to everyone who turned up... without you guys there would be no nice memories and it would be no fun at all! :B_thumb:
Post 651622 by M-R-P on 2013-10-11 08:43:57
Your car looks the bogs dollocks in the pictures mate, really stands out.
It's a credit to you and your (sometimes whacky) styling ideas and yes, the bonnet vent has grown on me and looks good sat there, snorting bumble bees.
Post 651628 by volvokid on 2013-10-11 10:01:11
I've got to say your car does look stunning in the photos
Post 651631 by Nealevo on 2013-10-11 10:16:20
[QUOTE=volvokid;651628]I've got to say your car does look stunning in the photos[/QUOTE]
Yeah cameras lie .....A LOT lol
Post 651633 by volvokid on 2013-10-11 10:28:51
I know my cars are dented and dont even start lol but do photo well :)
Post 651635 by stephenevans99 on 2013-10-11 10:51:51
[QUOTE=Nealevo;651631]Yeah cameras lie .....A LOT lol[/QUOTE]
Ain't that the truth.....BUT Ian's is almost flawless :B_thumb:
Post 651637 by partsforvolvos.com on 2013-10-11 11:01:33
awsome pictures.
i am slowly starting to come around to the scoop.
as already asked, how the hell is your paint that good?
Post 651639 by T5frankie on 2013-10-11 11:28:03
you can all stop bumming ian now it's embarrassing lol
Post 651640 by partsforvolvos.com on 2013-10-11 11:36:55
well give us something else to get excited about then - ball's in ur court now :P
Post 651642 by graemewelch on 2013-10-11 11:39:31
One of the Wheel...
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how did i miss these. are they black base with a bit of gayness in hte lacquer. i like them. top marks for anyone who dares to be different.
Post 651647 by M-R-P on 2013-10-11 11:48:55
Can't imagine where that idea came from...
Probably not me lol but it works really well ;)
Post 651651 by T5frankie on 2013-10-11 11:56:16
[QUOTE=M-R-P;651647]Can't imagine where that idea came from...
Probably not me lol but it works really well ;)[/QUOTE]
Me obviously lol
Post 651652 by M-R-P on 2013-10-11 12:02:25
[QUOTE=T5frankie;651651]Me obviously lol[/QUOTE]
D'oh - silly me :uglyhamme
Post 651662 by jamesy12345 on 2013-10-11 12:38:39
[QUOTE=T5frankie;651639]you can all stop bumming ian now it's embarrassing lol[/QUOTE]
Jealous!
Post 651663 by stephenevans99 on 2013-10-11 12:40:04
I wouldn't have wasted a rattle can on a Ford ;)
Post 651692 by iancho on 2013-10-11 15:28:55
[QUOTE=T5frankie;651639]you can all stop bumming ian now it's embarrassing lol[/QUOTE]
You carry on Guys as it does me the world of good!
It's all just a laugh and good fun :)
Post 651693 by iancho on 2013-10-11 15:30:48
[QUOTE=graemewelch;651642]One of the Wheel...
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how did i miss these. are they black base with a bit of gayness in hte lacquer. i like them. top marks for anyone who dares to be different.[/QUOTE]
Cheers Graeme.... They are Black with Gold Fleck but I told him to put lots of Fleck lol
Post 651696 by MoleT-5R on 2013-10-11 15:32:49
[QUOTE=Nealevo;651631]Yeah cameras lie .....A LOT lol[/QUOTE]
true, you've seen my T5-R, it's no where near as good as the pictures, good job Jayneybabe's V70R is near perfect
[QUOTE=T5frankie;651639]you can all stop bumming ian now it's embarrassing lol[/QUOTE]
Think your missing your old saffy and really want to compete with Ian in a saffy styling battle
Post 651697 by iancho on 2013-10-11 15:38:41
[QUOTE=partsforvolvos.com;651637]awsome pictures.
i am slowly starting to come around to the scoop.
as already asked, how the hell is your paint that good?[/QUOTE]
Cheers Jamie... I think it's a combination of re-sprays and constant polishing throughout the year, she is hardly ever dirty mate :)
[QUOTE=stephenevans99;651635]Ain't that the truth.....BUT Ian's is almost flawless :B_thumb:[/QUOTE]
The money is on it's way to your Pal Pal Account Steve! :B_thumb:
[QUOTE=Nealevo;651631]Yeah cameras lie .....A LOT lol[/QUOTE]
Lmao.... great reply Neal :)
[QUOTE=volvokid;651628]I've got to say your car does look stunning in the photos[/QUOTE]
Thanks Martyn! :B_thumb:
[QUOTE=M-R-P;651622]Your car looks the bogs dollocks in the pictures mate, really stands out.
It's a credit to you and your (sometimes whacky) styling ideas and yes, the bonnet vent has grown on me and looks good sat there, snorting bumble bees.[/QUOTE]
Cheers mate, I know you were against it but you really need to see it in the Flesh to appreciate it..... your going hate my next Mod even more! :B_thumb:
Post 651701 by iancho on 2013-10-11 15:42:06
[QUOTE=MoleT5-R;651696]true, you've seen my T5-R, it's no where near as good as the pictures, good job Jayneybabe's V70R is near perfect
Think your missing your old saffy and really want to compete with Ian in a saffy styling battle[/QUOTE]
He would be more than welcome back! I miss him having a Saffy :)
Post 651751 by V70 Graham on 2013-10-11 19:09:26
I am sooooo looking forward to seeing the car at our little mini meet on Monday
Post 651756 by graemewelch on 2013-10-11 19:21:13
[QUOTE=iancho;651693]how did i miss these. are they black base with a bit of gayness in hte lacquer. i like them. top marks for anyone who dares to be different.[/QUOTE]
Cheers Graeme.... They are Black with Gold Fleck but I told him to put lots of Fleck lol[/QUOTE]
its a nice effect and kind of down lines of somthing ive got planned. ill pm you though rather than spoil it.
Post 651761 by T5frankie on 2013-10-11 19:29:07
[QUOTE=MoleT5-R;651696]true, you've seen my T5-R, it's no where near as good as the pictures, good job Jayneybabe's V70R is near perfect
Think your missing your old saffy and really want to compete with Ian in a saffy styling battle[/QUOTE]
lol, i have a v70r but it aint a saffy
Post 651791 by MoleT-5R on 2013-10-11 21:19:21
[QUOTE=T5frankie;651761]lol, i have a v70r but it aint a saffy
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Very nice mate and an unusual choice of colour, that will make a nice change from the normal lazers or saffys
Post 651794 by T5frankie on 2013-10-11 21:22:36
[QUOTE=MoleT5-R;651791]Very nice mate and an unusual choice of colour, that will make a nice change from the normal lazers or saffys[/QUOTE]
yeah its not mine lol
Post 651818 by MoleT-5R on 2013-10-11 22:41:09
[QUOTE=T5frankie;651794]yeah its not mine lol[/QUOTE]
shame looks a nice one and as I said earlier you don't see many in that colour
Post 651819 by iancho on 2013-10-11 22:41:18
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;651751]I am sooooo looking forward to seeing the car at our little mini meet on Monday[/QUOTE]
Me too Graham as I always love to see your incredibly immaculate Volvo and it will be nice to catch up as I seem to miss so much on here lately due to being 'Restricted' by the now Happy and content wife...
I will be at yours 9am sharp mate :)
Post 651825 by T5frankie on 2013-10-11 22:49:53
[QUOTE=MoleT5-R;651818]shame looks a nice one and as I said earlier you don't see many in that colour[/QUOTE]
mine has comets :uglyhamme
Post 651827 by iancho on 2013-10-11 22:50:34
[QUOTE=graemewelch;651756]Cheers Graeme.... They are Black with Gold Fleck but I told him to put lots of Fleck lol[/QUOTE]
its a nice effect and kind of down lines of somthing ive got planned. ill pm you though rather than spoil it.[/QUOTE]
I await your PM with interest Graeme :)
Post 657643 by T5RatherAmusin on 2013-11-02 08:15:17
gonna look good bud!
obv gonna look better painted, just a lil hard to see any shaping in pics being all white if you get me
maybe shave a lil off the legs to get it pointing a lil less up too me thinks
what colours it going btw? black, gold. gold end black centre.....
Post 657645 by volvokid on 2013-11-02 08:43:04
Im not going to doubt it for one second, subtle doesn't work on this car now.
Post 657648 by V70 Graham on 2013-11-02 08:55:28
Should look ok, what colour mate ?
Post 657649 by M-R-P on 2013-11-02 09:02:09
if you ever hit a pedestrian with that car, it's gonna look like a big gold spud peeler skinning a carrot
Post 657651 by T5frankie on 2013-11-02 09:08:22
probably look cracking once on mate
Post 657658 by claymore on 2013-11-02 09:17:00
I like it so much, that I'm going to ask you for a link to where you got it :)
Post 657661 by Biff on 2013-11-02 09:50:15
Reckon it will suit it mate tbh. How about having the ends painted saffy & the center black or your rim colour?
I think as your mods are carried out to such a high standard they work mate. :)
Post 657765 by Orca2 on 2013-11-03 00:17:29
The piece de resistance, go black or saffy balances up the front end perfectly.
Post 657770 by LiamT4 on 2013-11-03 01:11:45
When did you fit that bonnet scoop? Spoils the lines for me mate,but each to their own and all that.
Post 657779 by MoleT-5R on 2013-11-03 05:03:26
[QUOTE=LiamT4;657770]When did you fit that bonnet scoop? Spoils the lines for me mate,but each to their own and all that.[/QUOTE]
Its been there since just before the Evo/Orme day and works better in real life than in pic's is what most have said. I thinks the rear spoiler will look ok when fitted but the wing angle needs dropping a lot to look right
Post 658768 by iancho on 2013-11-08 07:14:23
You can see from this pic the problem that he had... to much clutter in the way.
Post 658770 by M-R-P on 2013-11-08 07:25:52
Evil cousin lol
Post 658773 by iancho on 2013-11-08 07:27:50
[QUOTE=M-R-P;658770]Evil cousin lol[/QUOTE]
lol, maybe for the future :)
Post 658786 by V70 Graham on 2013-11-08 08:51:15
You still not moved that number plate ?
Post 658788 by T5RatherAmusin on 2013-11-08 08:53:23
nice one ian
what you doin to getting it fitted then? lol
Post 658791 by T5frankie on 2013-11-08 09:07:44
Probably make your steering go light at high speed
Post 658795 by stephenevans99 on 2013-11-08 09:55:39
Will make pretty spray patterns when driven in the rain at speed :)
Post 658796 by Nealevo on 2013-11-08 10:19:03
Ive just seen your car in McDonalds mate.
Post 658797 by partsforvolvos.com on 2013-11-08 10:26:12
is that a clio dimma spoiler ?
Post 658831 by iancho on 2013-11-08 14:58:13
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;658786]You still not moved that number plate ?[/QUOTE]
It's MOT time any day now and they are refusing to test it with that Number Plate :doh:
[QUOTE=T5RatherAmusin;658788]nice one ian
what you doin to getting it fitted then? lol[/QUOTE]
It's just waiting for the spray job now mate :B_thumb:
[QUOTE=T5frankie;658791]Probably make your steering go light at high speed[/QUOTE]
That wouldn't be a bad thing if it slowed me down a bit :)
[QUOTE=stephenevans99;658795]Will make pretty spray patterns when driven in the rain at speed :)[/QUOTE]
lol that would be interesting! :)
[QUOTE=Nealevo;658796]Ive just seen your car in McDonalds mate.
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Now that's far better than mine will ever be :B_thumb:
[QUOTE=partsforvolvos.com;658797]is that a clio dimma spoiler ?[/QUOTE]
Spot on mate :B_thumb:
Post 658839 by partsforvolvos.com on 2013-11-08 16:23:10
[QUOTE=iancho Spot on mate :B_thumb:[/QUOTE]
wooo hooooo :thewave:
Post 658840 by partsforvolvos.com on 2013-11-08 16:26:36
tell u wot, i wonder how a aluminium black spoiler with low legs angled up would have looked.
i would prefer the dimma one to be wider than the car by a couple of inches. lets see what it looks like painted- hurry up!
Post 658844 by T5RatherAmusin on 2013-11-08 17:12:45
I meant how's u mounting it now lol
Post 658845 by stribo on 2013-11-08 17:20:10
With that and the non functioning scoop the drag will be horrendous. :P
Post 658846 by Nealevo on 2013-11-08 17:25:11
[QUOTE=stribo;658845]With that and the non functioning scoop the drag will be horrendous. :P[/QUOTE]
He doesn't drive it quick enough to produce drag!!! Lol
Post 658850 by iancho on 2013-11-08 17:40:18
[QUOTE=partsforvolvos.com;658840]tell u wot, i wonder how a aluminium black spoiler with low legs angled up would have looked.
i would prefer the dimma one to be wider than the car by a couple of inches. lets see what it looks like painted- hurry up![/QUOTE]
Good idea mate, I think it would look good.... as for the Spoiler being slightly wider, I have to agree with you it's what I wanted aswell. The problem is not everyone gives measurements with the Spoilers and I couldn't afford to keep buying until I found the right size... Very frustrating Jamie I can tell you!
This idea has been in the pipeline for years and believe me or not T5Ratheramusin and I looked at 1000's of Spoilers before finding something close to what I wanted. I'm afraid life is about compromise sometimes :cry:
[QUOTE=T5RatherAmusin;658844]I meant how's u mounting it now lol[/QUOTE]
Lol.... It has been Modified slightly and will be a combination of Screws and Glue, I will not be able to remove it again, ever!
I'm afraid most the Mod's from now on will all be None reversible... I'm also well aware that in some peoples opinion I'm ruining one of the best Saffy's in the country that could of possibly been a Real Show Winner.... For that I do apologise but this Volvo was always going to be 'Different' :)
Post 658853 by iancho on 2013-11-08 17:44:54
[QUOTE=stribo;658845]With that and the non functioning scoop the drag will be horrendous. :P[/QUOTE]
Come to the Triangle next year and we will see :B_thumb:
[QUOTE=Nealevo;658846]He doesn't drive it quick enough to produce drag!!! Lol[/QUOTE]
Just because I couldn't keep up with you on the way home from TRAX lol
I was impressed mate :cry:
Pmsl... very good lads :hilarious
Post 658856 by T5RatherAmusin on 2013-11-08 17:52:31
Slike when there was a pic of yours and another saffy just looked like the other one was missing a scoop!
What I think u should do now is get the roof black to suit the spoiler. ...
Also you mirrors. Maybe go back to saff or get them in real carbon. Either way they should be glossy ;)
Post 658857 by iancho on 2013-11-08 17:55:22
[QUOTE=T5RatherAmusin;658856]Slike when there was a pic of yours and another saffy just looked like the other one was missing a scoop!
What I think u should do now is get the roof black to suit the spoiler. ...
Also you mirrors. Maybe go back to saff or get them in real carbon. Either way they should be glossy ;)[/QUOTE]
The roof will be Black eventually along with other parts of the car lol
Post 658860 by stribo on 2013-11-08 18:05:41
[QUOTE=iancho;658853]Come to the Triangle next year and we will see :B_thumb:
Just because I couldn't keep up with you on the way home from TRAX lol
I was impressed mate :cry:
Pmsl... very good lads :hilarious[/QUOTE]
Haha, I'll see you in my rear view mirror, for a very short time.;)
Post 658861 by T5RatherAmusin on 2013-11-08 18:06:26
Other parts you say? Ahaha
Hows your interior by the way? Anything fancy going on there?
Post 658887 by LiamT4 on 2013-11-08 20:21:20
Too much going on for me (on the car that is)
Post 658919 by ExternalError on 2013-11-08 22:38:16
Must say pics do not do your car justice its better in the flesh, its a Marmite car as they say but I like it overall, think the only thing id say needs doing now is level the rear skirt with the rest of the car but other than that I like that you are making it unique and different even if I'm not a fan of some of the changes my self.
Post 658925 by iancho on 2013-11-08 23:10:39
[QUOTE=stribo;658860]Haha, I'll see you in my rear view mirror, for a very short time.;)[/QUOTE]
Haha, I wouldn't have it any other way mate... You will see me in your rear view mirror as I'm lapping you :P
[QUOTE=T5RatherAmusin;658861]Other parts you say? Ahaha
Hows your interior by the way? Anything fancy going on there?[/QUOTE]
No nothing mate at the moment.... it just becomes too expensive if I try to do the inside aswell :)
[QUOTE=LiamT4;658887]Too much going on for me (on the car that is)[/QUOTE]
I know Liam, I know.... It's not everyone's cup of tea but I'm trying to do the Mod's tastefully and I'm not taking it all too seriously :)
[QUOTE=ExternalError;658919]Must say pics do not do your car justice its better in the flesh, its a Marmite car as they say but I like it overall, think the only thing id say needs doing now is level the rear skirt with the rest of the car but other than that I like that you are making it unique and different even if I'm not a fan of some of the changes my self.[/QUOTE]
Cheers Stew, that's one of the things on the Long list mate, it does need bringing into line with the rest of the car and hopefully next year this will be rectified! :)
Post 660235 by Orca2 on 2013-11-13 00:54:13
Car looks great, anyone can have a stock one,yours has been carefully built up just the way you want it to look. One of a kind!
Post 661300 by AndysR on 2013-11-16 22:28:34
Interesting take on a rear spoiler, painted it yet?
Post 661642 by iancho on 2013-11-18 07:42:06
[QUOTE=Orca2;660235]Car looks great, anyone can have a stock one,yours has been carefully built up just the way you want it to look. One of a kind![/QUOTE]
Cheers bud, I just wanted to do something different and you either love it or hate it but everything is done to a high standard :)
[QUOTE=AndysR;661300]Interesting take on a rear spoiler, painted it yet?[/QUOTE]
Not yet Andy... Reese (Paint Sprayer) is dragging his heels slightly but it's giving me time to price up getting the roof done in Black. I will try and get a quote today or tomorrow and see if I can get it done before the spoiler is fitted :)
Post 663639 by iancho on 2013-11-25 15:58:55
Well things are finally moving again.... I had a set of Spare Pegs Lying around and have decided to have them re-furbed in Satin Black to give the Car a more 'Sporty' look.
As you can see from the Pic yesterday the Spoiler still isn't done, I have booked the car in today to have the Roof Sprayed Black so the Spoiler can be fitted.
Everything should be ready by next Friday the 6th of December as I've got to go to my brothers Wedding in Shropshire on the 7th.
Two of the wheels are nearly done... I'm not sure if they should be Satin or Gloss?
Post 663647 by M-R-P on 2013-11-25 16:12:03
Satin spokes and gloss rims mate ;)
Post 663649 by partsforvolvos.com on 2013-11-25 16:12:37
gloss , unless you can put some sort of coating on that will be ok for brake dump and the like they might get affected pretty quickly.
Post 663655 by iancho on 2013-11-25 16:21:57
[QUOTE=M-R-P;663647]Satin spokes and gloss rims mate ;)[/QUOTE]
Sounds really nice Martin but Reese won't do any fancy stuff :(
[QUOTE=partsforvolvos.com;663649]gloss , unless you can put some sort of coating on that will be ok for brake dump and the like they might get affected pretty quickly.[/QUOTE]
They will have a coat of Lacquer on top of the Satin for protection... the pic above is just Primer :)
Post 663656 by M-R-P on 2013-11-25 16:25:20
[QUOTE=iancho;663655]Sounds really nice Martin but Reese won't do any fancy stuff :(
[/QUOTE]
'ave a word then mate lol. it's easy enough with rattle cans... ;)
Post 663661 by oblark on 2013-11-25 16:39:31
[QUOTE=M-R-P;663647]Satin spokes and gloss rims mate ;)[/QUOTE]
that would look good :) you mite have talked yourself into repraying my wheels :)
Post 663665 by iancho on 2013-11-25 16:47:43
[QUOTE=M-R-P;663656]'ave a word then mate lol. it's easy enough with rattle cans... ;)[/QUOTE]
I will speak to him mate but he likes things simple :)
[QUOTE=oblark;663661]that would look good :) you mite have talked yourself into repraying my wheels :)[/QUOTE]
I have agree with you Rob it sounds good :)
Post 663666 by M-R-P on 2013-11-25 16:48:56
D'oh :slap:
Post 663681 by iancho on 2013-11-25 17:33:36
I will not have the Car for 2 weeks now whilst all the work is being done... I don't normally post any mechanical work that I have done as it would make the thread to long and boring....
A New Rad is being fitted tomorrow £237 from Volvo along with the MOT... It's going to be an expensive 2 weeks with the Spray work and Alloy re-furb.
A lot of packaging for something so small...
Post 663683 by claymore on 2013-11-25 17:35:19
Shropshire, you say :)
Post 663686 by Harvey on 2013-11-25 17:43:00
Wheels look better,nice looking job.
Post 663690 by iancho on 2013-11-25 17:49:25
[QUOTE=claymore;663683]Shropshire, you say :)[/QUOTE]
I know I was thinking the same Col :) If your free on Sunday 8th December I could pop in on the way home and you can see the Spoiler fitted :)
[QUOTE=Harvey;663686]Wheels look better,nice looking job.[/QUOTE]
Considering I was so against Black, I now love the idea and think it's deffo the way forward for my car.... I should of listened to you guys in the 1st place and saved myself a heap of money :)
Post 663694 by claymore on 2013-11-25 17:59:02
I'll make sure I'm around on Sunday mate :)
Post 663720 by T5frankie on 2013-11-25 19:02:29
[QUOTE=iancho;663690]I know I was thinking the same Col :) If your free on Sunday 8th December I could pop in on the way home and you can see the Spoiler fitted :)
Considering I was so against Black, I now love the idea and think it's deffo the way forward for my car.... I should of listened to you guys in the 1st place and saved myself a heap of money :)[/QUOTE]
now you're just copying me again lol, where are the 19's?
Post 664162 by iancho on 2013-11-27 05:18:28
[QUOTE=claymore;663694]I'll make sure I'm around on Sunday mate :)[/QUOTE]
Great as I have a couple of questions to ask you :)
[QUOTE=T5frankie;663720]now you're just copying me again lol, where are the 19's?[/QUOTE]
I wished I'd just bought your old Saffy off you as they are almost identical lol, 19's are wrapped up for the winter mate :)
Post 664363 by martybelfastt5 on 2013-11-27 22:21:47
Your right ian car wont be to everyones taste but i doubt anyone could not like how well you have done your mods shere quality any car lover has to appreciate your attention to detail and finish car is looking great
Post 665374 by T5frankie on 2013-12-02 18:52:22
my roof is going black too
Post 665387 by Jamest5r on 2013-12-02 19:07:31
Liking those wheels a lot :) the rest I'll wait for the finished product before commenting :)
Post 665388 by T5frankie on 2013-12-02 19:09:35
but why satin black wheels with a gloss black roof? my wheels are gloss
Post 665390 by T5RatherAmusin on 2013-12-02 19:09:41
looking good mr cho! :)
Post 665391 by Nealevo on 2013-12-02 19:10:47
Looking good matey, I like the black bits, the less gay gold the better... :D
Post 665427 by V70 Graham on 2013-12-02 19:50:03
Car is looking good Ian, looking forward to seeing the results Friday.
Post 665598 by AndysR on 2013-12-02 23:08:53
More changes, wheels and paint job on the roof look good, Be interesting to see the final result.
Post 665625 by iancho on 2013-12-03 07:23:58
[QUOTE=T5frankie;665374]my roof is going black too[/QUOTE]
It will look good mate, make a nice contrast against the red :)
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;665387]Liking those wheels a lot :) the rest I'll wait for the finished product before commenting :)[/QUOTE]
The Wheels look really nice in the flesh Jim, hopefully give it a more aggressive look :)
[QUOTE=T5frankie;665388]but why satin black wheels with a gloss black roof? my wheels are gloss[/QUOTE]
I thought Gloss Wheels would be too much, wanted to tone it down a bit... But I love Polishing the car hench Gloss Roof for the Shine... Why what would you of done mate?
[QUOTE=T5RatherAmusin;665390]looking good mr cho! :)[/QUOTE]
Thanks Mr Ching! :B_thumb:
[QUOTE=Nealevo;665391]Looking good matey, I like the black bits, the less gay gold the better... :D[/QUOTE]
Cheers Neal... at last something you like! :B_thumb:
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;665427]Car is looking good Ian, looking forward to seeing the results Friday.[/QUOTE]
Thanks Graham If I had not gone and started the work myself it might not of been ready...
[QUOTE=AndysR;665598]More changes, wheels and paint job on the roof look good, Be interesting to see the final result.[/QUOTE]
Cheers Andy, the Roof will look much better Black with the Spolier :)
Post 665651 by stribo on 2013-12-03 10:14:24
You barsteward, you've beaten me to it, I'm going to get the roof of mine painted black. Looks great though mate.:B_thumb:
Post 665654 by jamesy12345 on 2013-12-03 10:31:26
Looking good fella, black is the way to go!!
Post 665873 by iancho on 2013-12-03 23:18:52
[QUOTE=stribo;665651]You barsteward, you've beaten me to it, I'm going to get the roof of mine painted black. Looks great though mate.:B_thumb:[/QUOTE]
Cheers Steve, I may have beaten you this time but it's a long road ahead matey and it will give you an idea of what it looks like.... Anyway you always beat me on Humour :P
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;665654]Looking good fella, black is the way to go!![/QUOTE]
Thanks bud, I couldn't agree with you more! :)
Had to move the Volvo to one side Today to get the Roof Rails, Trim and Spoiler Sprayed, unfortunately I forgot to take another photo after we had loaded up the Spray Booth...
Post 665876 by T5RatherAmusin on 2013-12-03 23:21:54
see your cars been practicing safe sex lololololo
Post 665882 by volvokid on 2013-12-03 23:41:46
[QUOTE=iancho;665873]
[/QUOTE]
Aww cute look at it.
I like this black roof but how come you opted for paint other than a wrap?
The alloys are awsome the place I got my wheels done at have just started doing this colours now :( I might be refurbing a set of 17" pegs next year so I think I will go for satin ones then.
Post 665884 by T5RatherAmusin on 2013-12-03 23:47:53
satin black a good look! iv got the bbs ch in satin but will be going gloss again tho tbh. i likes shiny lol :)
Post 665890 by iancho on 2013-12-04 00:14:25
[QUOTE=T5RatherAmusin;665876]see your cars been practicing safe sex lololololo[/QUOTE]
lol.... Always mate, Always. You could have a business plan there :)
[QUOTE=volvokid;665882]Aww cute look at it.
I like this black roof but how come you opted for paint other than a wrap?
The alloys are awsome the place I got my wheels done at have just started doing this colours now :( I might be refurbing a set of 17" pegs next year so I think I will go for satin ones then.[/QUOTE]
Cheers Martyn, the Wrap would be about the same Price £250 for Wrap, the more I thought about it the more I liked the idea of Paint. No messing about in a few years worrying that it will start to peel and I can still enjoy Polishing.
As with everything Martyn the Pictures do not do the Wheels Justice they really do look good... I just wanted to do something different. You will not be unhappy with the result mate :)
[QUOTE=T5RatherAmusin;665884]satin black a good look! iv got the bbs ch in satin but will be going gloss again tho tbh. i likes shiny lol :)[/QUOTE]
I like Shiny to just wanted a different look :)
Post 666568 by iancho on 2013-12-06 18:43:13
Got the car back today, had no time at all to take any decent pic's... Here is a Quick one of the Roof Rail, looks Beautiful in the flesh :)
Colin I will see you Sunday morning as arranged matey and you can tell me what you think :)
Post 666575 by V70 Graham on 2013-12-06 18:53:01
You tease Ian.....get out tomorrow and get some decent piccy's posted !
Post 666583 by iancho on 2013-12-06 19:03:26
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;666575]You tease Ian.....get out tomorrow and get some decent piccy's posted ![/QUOTE]
Lmao... I know mate! :hilarious
Post 666585 by merc85 on 2013-12-06 19:08:17
Looking very fresh mate :B_thumb:
Post 666598 by stribo on 2013-12-06 19:40:30
[QUOTE=iancho;665873]Cheers Steve, I may have beaten you this time but it's a long road ahead matey and it will give you an idea of what it looks like.... Anyway you always beat me on Humour :P
Thanks bud, I couldn't agree with you more! :)
Had to move the Volvo to one side Today to get the Roof Rails, Trim and Spoiler Sprayed, unfortunately I forgot to take another photo after we had loaded up the Spray Booth...
[/QUOTE]
That's a crap vinyl wrap. ;)
Post 666599 by V70 Graham on 2013-12-06 19:41:54
.....you still haven't moved that number plate :wallbash:
Post 666615 by iancho on 2013-12-06 19:57:58
[QUOTE=merc85;666585]Looking very fresh mate :B_thumb:[/QUOTE]
Cheers Gav the Rails look very nice now bud :D
[QUOTE=stribo;666598]That's a crap vinyl wrap. ;)[/QUOTE]
:hilarious How do you think em up Steve lol Thats the last time I try DIY....
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;666599].....you still haven't moved that number plate :wallbash:[/QUOTE]
lol.... That's the least of my worries mate... Wait until you see pics of the car :cry:
Post 666620 by V70 Graham on 2013-12-06 20:05:08
[QUOTE=iancho;666615]
lol.... That's the least of my worries mate... Wait until you see pics of the car :cry:[/QUOTE]
No problems I hope mate.
Post 666624 by stribo on 2013-12-06 20:06:22
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;666620]No problems I hope mate.[/QUOTE]
So you're back then mate. :P
Post 666628 by iancho on 2013-12-06 20:11:04
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;666620]No problems I hope mate.[/QUOTE]
None at all mate I'm just not sure if I like it!
It's taking a bit of getting used too...
Now I've been really busy today driving around and loads of people have seen it, come over to me and commented how Good it looks... but they are not Volvo Nuts like us... I'm waiting for Colin's Opinion on Sunday :D
It looks great when it's moving lol
Post 666629 by iancho on 2013-12-06 20:12:30
[QUOTE=stribo;666624]So you're back then mate. :P[/QUOTE]
He has always got time for me :P
Post 666631 by V70 Graham on 2013-12-06 20:14:48
[QUOTE=stribo;666624]So you're back then mate. :P[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=iancho;666629]He has always got time for me :P[/QUOTE]
Just cause a guy doesn't come on the forum for a day two lol......always got time for anyone mate.
Post 666634 by stribo on 2013-12-06 20:15:49
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;666631]Just cause a guy doesn't come on the forum for a day two lol......always got time for anyone mate.[/QUOTE]
You didn't reply to my text either though, I'm hurt. :(
Post 666636 by V70 Graham on 2013-12-06 20:17:28
[QUOTE=stribo;666634]You didn't reply to my text either though, I'm hurt. :([/QUOTE]
Replied !
Post 666643 by iancho on 2013-12-06 20:23:55
[QUOTE=stribo;666634]You didn't reply to my text either though, I'm hurt. :([/QUOTE]
I think he puts you on 'Ignore' :D
Post 666658 by stribo on 2013-12-06 20:34:02
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;666636]Replied ![/QUOTE]
Not the reply I was looking for, how rude. :P
[QUOTE=iancho;666643]I think he puts you on 'Ignore' :D[/QUOTE]
He can't ignore me, I have ways and means of contacting him, and I know where he lives. ;)
Post 666697 by V70 Graham on 2013-12-06 21:24:15
[QUOTE=stribo;666658]Not the reply I was looking for, how rude. :P
He can't ignore me, I have ways and means of contacting him, and I know where he lives. ;)[/QUOTE]
.....and you get your wife to send my wife messages on 'Faceache' lol
Post 666706 by T5RatherAmusin on 2013-12-06 21:28:45
[QUOTE=iancho;666628]None at all mate I'm just not sure if I like it!
It's taking a bit of getting used too...
Now I've been really busy today driving around and loads of people have seen it, come over to me and commented how Good it looks... but they are not Volvo Nuts like us... I'm waiting for Colin's Opinion on Sunday :D
It looks great when it's moving lol[/QUOTE]
you dont need a volvo nut to tell you your roof looks good you tart! :P
Post 666716 by iancho on 2013-12-06 21:42:54
[QUOTE=T5RatherAmusin;666706]you dont need a volvo nut to tell you your roof looks good you tart! :P[/QUOTE]
lol... it does look good bud, I'm going to test it at the wedding tomorrow as they have never seen the car before.... The problem is we are all used to it being Gold and now it takes a bit of getting used too :D
Post 666720 by stribo on 2013-12-06 21:53:51
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;666697].....and you get your wife to send my wife messages on 'Faceache' lol[/QUOTE]
Well, I can't send you messages, because you're not on it.
Post 666834 by MoleT-5R on 2013-12-07 05:52:30
[QUOTE=iancho;666568]Got the car back today, had no time at all to take any decent pic's... Here is a Quick one of the Roof Rail, looks Beautiful in the flesh :)
Colin I will see you Sunday morning as arranged matey and you can tell me what you think :)
[/QUOTE]
High praise "Mr Claymore" he wants to know what you think before he makes it global....lol, to be fair Ian all Colin wants to see is that you have ducted the air from the dummy bonnet scoop to somewhere useful, but other than that, I'm sure he'll love it and want you to bring it to retro in august with the rest of us...can't wait to see the latest pic's of your car, cause even this latest look has thrown you a bit , by the sound of it
Post 666852 by T5frankie on 2013-12-07 10:10:44
mine is booked in on the 16th for it's black roof :funkybana
c'mon Ian photos please
Post 666859 by V70 Graham on 2013-12-07 10:29:50
[QUOTE=T5frankie;666852]mine is booked in on the 16th for it's black roof :funkybana
c'mon Ian photos please[/QUOTE]
Black and Pink, should look good.
Post 666864 by volvokid on 2013-12-07 10:36:03
[QUOTE=T5frankie;666852]mine is booked in on the 16th for it's black roof :funkybana
c'mon Ian photos please[/QUOTE]
Are you wraping or painting?
Post 666866 by Jim S70R on 2013-12-07 10:36:54
The black roof rails look really good :B_thumb:
Post 666869 by T5frankie on 2013-12-07 10:40:01
[QUOTE=volvokid;666864]Are you wraping or painting?[/QUOTE]
wrapping mate, alot cheaper and can be reversed
Post 666870 by T5frankie on 2013-12-07 10:40:58
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;666859]Black and Pink, should look good.[/QUOTE]
at least there is no confusion about the colour of my car, your car doesn't know whether it wants to be blue or green lol
Post 667086 by AndysR on 2013-12-07 22:11:14
Come on Ian get the pictures up, everyone wants to see them now ;)
Post 667089 by claymore on 2013-12-07 22:16:17
[QUOTE=AndysR;667086]Come on Ian get the pictures up, everyone wants to see them now ;)[/QUOTE]
I'll take some sneaky ones tomorrow morning, when he brings it over to mine ;)
Post 667231 by V70 Graham on 2013-12-08 08:47:17
[QUOTE=claymore;667089]I'll take some sneaky ones tomorrow morning, when he brings it over to mine ;)[/QUOTE]
We also expect an honest opinion on his latest mod Colin.
Post 667241 by T5frankie on 2013-12-08 09:38:07
i've got to be honest Ian i'm not feeling it mate, i hope you're happy with it but it's not for mate bit ott,
this is my favourite of mine
Post 667242 by claymore on 2013-12-08 09:44:06
To be honest, it does look better in the flesh, it looks a lot worse in the pictures.
Post 667243 by Biff on 2013-12-08 09:44:35
I think it looks very different Ian, like nothing I've seen before.
For the direction you've taken I think it could've looked a lot worse!!
It looks like it's going to eat my kids so you've got what you wanted.
I like it & think it's gonna look awesome on the 19's. :)
Post 667245 by T5frankie on 2013-12-08 09:48:04
[QUOTE=claymore;667242]To be honest, it does look better in the flesh, it looks a lot worse in the pictures.[/QUOTE]
yeah i agree with you there but take that stupid scoop off ffs lol
Post 667246 by T5frankie on 2013-12-08 09:48:53
[QUOTE=Biff;667243]I think it looks very different Ian, like nothing I've seen before.
For the direction you've taken I think it could've looked a lot worse!!
It looks like it's going to eat my kids so you've got what you wanted.
I like it & think it's gonna look awesome on the 19's. :)[/QUOTE]
my old wheels as above, i want them back :uglyhamme
Post 667247 by claymore on 2013-12-08 09:51:14
[QUOTE=T5frankie;667245]yeah i agree with you there but take that stupid scoop off ffs lol[/QUOTE]
Scoop is going to be functional when I get a chance to make a duct for it ;)
Post 667248 by T5frankie on 2013-12-08 09:51:40
[QUOTE=claymore;667247]Scoop is going to be functional when I get a chance to make a duct for it ;)[/QUOTE]
functional or not it's ugly
Post 667251 by T5frankie on 2013-12-08 09:53:10
car is gonna be doing wheelies at 120mph lol
Post 667252 by claymore on 2013-12-08 09:53:31
[QUOTE=T5frankie;667248]functional or not it's ugly[/QUOTE]
I like it :P
Post 667253 by T5frankie on 2013-12-08 09:53:49
[QUOTE=claymore;667252]I like it :P[/QUOTE]
you would lol
Post 667254 by Biff on 2013-12-08 09:55:39
[QUOTE=T5frankie;667246]my old wheels as above, i want them back :uglyhamme[/QUOTE]
They'll slow you down mate!
Post 667256 by T5frankie on 2013-12-08 09:58:24
[QUOTE=Biff;667254]They'll slow you down mate![/QUOTE]
nah mate it's all myth
Post 667258 by V70 Graham on 2013-12-08 10:06:37
I've seen the scoop and it's not that bad, liking the black roof.
Post 667260 by AndysR on 2013-12-08 10:11:59
Black roof looks good along with the roof bars, I think the roof spoiler is too high and I would move the number plate back to its original position ;)
Post 667261 by Jim S70R on 2013-12-08 10:22:55
Like the roof and roof bars, not a fan of the tailgate spoiler though it's not my cup of tea. At the end of the day as long as Ian is happy with it that's all that matters!!
Please please move the number back up to normal position :duck:
Post 667280 by T5frankie on 2013-12-08 11:08:45
[QUOTE=Jim S70R;667261]Like the roof and roof bars, not a fan of the tailgate spoiler though it's not my cup of tea. At the end of the day as long as Ian is happy with it that's all that matters!!
Please please move the number back up to normal position :duck:[/QUOTE]
are you just copying what your brother writes lol
Post 667303 by merc85 on 2013-12-08 13:32:36
doh...... really sorry ian, but that spoiler is f*** horrible lol. number plate would be better where it should be, although i cant talk as mine is on the wonk lol
Post 667309 by Nealevo on 2013-12-08 14:43:20
I spotted this monster on the M5, he tried to keep up but i think the spoiler was slowing him down lol
Post 667336 by Jim S70R on 2013-12-08 16:38:23
[QUOTE=T5frankie;667280]are you just copying what your brother writes lol[/QUOTE]
No Frankie I'm not just coping what my brother says, we have the same likes/taste and think on a similar level that's all.
Post 667363 by AndysR on 2013-12-08 17:19:12
[QUOTE=Nealevo;667309]I spotted this monster on the M5, he tried to keep up but i think the spoiler was slowing him down lol
[/QUOTE]
Think that's the first time I've seen the car dirty.. Lol
Post 667383 by stribo on 2013-12-08 17:50:47
[QUOTE=merc85;667303][COLOR="#FF0000"]doh...... really sorry ian, but that spoiler is f*** horrible[/COLOR] lol. number plate would be better where it should be, although i cant talk as mine is on the wonk lol[/QUOTE]
Have to agree with Gav, it wouldn't look any worse if you nailed a Cosworth whaletail on the back. :(
Post 667387 by iancho on 2013-12-08 18:03:15
[QUOTE=Nealevo;667309]I spotted this monster on the M5, he tried to keep up but i think the spoiler was slowing him down lol
[/QUOTE]
Lmao!... Trust you to be hogging the Fast Lane around Birmingham, don't you know there are TWO other Lanes????!!!!! :D
Even in a Jeep I couldn't keep up with you Mr 'Fast Lane' ... Great to see you though Neal :B_thumb:
Guys I just spent ages loading photos and it failed... I will try again.
Post 667389 by iancho on 2013-12-08 18:07:30
Was Great to see Colin Today, he is such a Gentleman and so easy to listen too.... :D
The Beast Sleeping....
Until Next Year..... :yikes:
Post 667391 by Nealevo on 2013-12-08 18:07:58
Yes mate my Freelander won't go much over 100mph, but good to see you, I was on my way back from Chester and was looking out for you as I knew you'd been in Shropshire lol... Always smiling and the car looks good mate.
Post 667465 by volvokid on 2013-12-08 21:19:27
Everytime I look at your car it just screams at me for a black interior!!! cream just doesnt work with everything else on your car lol
Post 667493 by AndysR on 2013-12-08 21:46:00
Some good clear shots there Ian, I must say having seen more shots I really think the spoiler doesn't work, If it was at less of an able maybe it would be fine and with the number plate back in the usual place I think over all the whole car would work :)
Post 667502 by stephenevans99 on 2013-12-08 21:57:54
Like to see it in the flesh again BUT from looking at the last few pics - your gutters need cleaning ;)
Post 667538 by iancho on 2013-12-09 05:57:41
[QUOTE=MoleT5-R;666834]High praise "Mr Claymore" he wants to know what you think before he makes it global....lol, to be fair Ian all Colin wants to see is that you have ducted the air from the dummy bonnet scoop to somewhere useful, but other than that, I'm sure he'll love it and want you to bring it to retro in august with the rest of us...can't wait to see the latest pic's of your car, cause even this latest look has thrown you a bit , by the sound of it[/QUOTE]
It did Throw me Adrian lol... I was so Annoyed with myself on Friday for 'Fiddling' too much I just Hated the whole look and wanted to reverse it all back again. I'm feeling much Happier now though mate and will be joining you at RR next year. Good to hear from you!
[QUOTE=T5frankie;666852]mine is booked in on the 16th for it's black roof :funkybana
c'mon Ian photos please[/QUOTE]
Good luck with it Frank, Don't rule out going for a Satin wrap it would make it look more aggressive
[QUOTE=Jim S70R;666866]The black roof rails look really good :B_thumb:[/QUOTE]
Cheers Jim they are probably the Best bit! lol
[QUOTE=T5frankie;667241]i've got to be honest Ian i'm not feeling it mate, i hope you're happy with it but it's not for mate bit ott,
this is my favourite of mine
[/QUOTE]
That's all I want is your honest opinion mate
[QUOTE=claymore;667242]To be honest, it does look better in the flesh, it looks a lot worse in the pictures.[/QUOTE]
Thanks Colin... It's a Bit like the Bonnet Scoop, nobody liked that either until they saw it in the Flesh.
[QUOTE=Biff;667243]I think it looks very different Ian, like nothing I've seen before.
For the direction you've taken I think it could've looked a lot worse!!
It looks like it's going to eat my kids so you've got what you wanted.
I like it & think it's gonna look awesome on the 19's. :)[/QUOTE]
Cheers Dave it could of looked much, much worse! lol
I like the sort of Square Boxy look it has now and I did
finally get the look I wanted... How is yours btw?
[QUOTE=claymore;667247]Scoop is going to be functional when I get a chance to make a duct for it ;)[/QUOTE]
This was very kind of you to Offer Colin at least the Scoop will make more sense
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;667258]I've seen the scoop and it's not that bad, liking the black roof.[/QUOTE]
Thanks mate you will have to see it in the Flesh again soon to really decide
[QUOTE=AndysR;667260]Black roof looks good along with the roof bars, I think the roof spoiler is too high and I would move the number plate back to its original position ;)[/QUOTE]
The spoiler does look too high mate but that was the look I was going for, I'm just a little worried that I have given it a 'boyracer' look which is what I didn't want!
[QUOTE=merc85;667303]doh...... really sorry ian, but that spoiler is f*** horrible lol. number plate would be better where it should be, although i cant talk as mine is on the wonk lol[/QUOTE]
Cheers Gav lol.... I'd rather you be Honest than lie bud, hopefully one day you will get to see it in the flesh and still think it's horrible! lol
[QUOTE=AndysR;667363]Think that's the first time I've seen the car dirty.. Lol[/QUOTE]
It is Andy, the 1st Dirty pics lol I had to clean when I got to Shropshire and now it's as bad again. Winter driving eh.
[QUOTE=stribo;667383]Have to agree with Gav, it wouldn't look any worse if you nailed a Cosworth whaletail on the back. :([/QUOTE]
Thanks Steve.... Now there's an Idea!
[QUOTE=Nealevo;667391]Yes mate my Freelander won't go much over 100mph, but good to see you, I was on my way back from Chester and was looking out for you as I knew you'd been in Shropshire lol... Always smiling and the car looks good mate.[/QUOTE]
You looked well Happy too mate!
I would of Stayed with you but the wife shouted "STOP RACING"!
That soon slowed me down... even quicker than the ABS! lol
[QUOTE=volvokid;667465]Everytime I look at your car it just screams at me for a black interior!!! cream just doesnt work with everything else on your car lol[/QUOTE]
It's funny you should say that Martyn... I looked high and low for a Cream interior! Black just didn't do it for me lol
[QUOTE=stephenevans99;667502]Like to see it in the flesh again BUT from looking at the last few pics - your gutters need cleaning ;)[/QUOTE]
Lmao... I will tell my Dad mate, he should be ashamed of himself!
Post 667540 by jamesy12345 on 2013-12-09 06:23:35
The car looks good as a package Ian, it's not my kind of style but it all goes together well. The spoiler does look high, maybe different in real life!
I was never sure about spoilers but there is one on the Shark and it looks alright. The car is pretty stable at speed not sure how much of that is down to the spoiler tho :)
I used the pics of your car to explain to our lass what I was thinking about doing with my headlights & grill.......women are meant to be good with colour matching........my existing ones look a bit tired but I don't want to go to far away from standard. Maybe just replacing the glass in the headlights and either fitting an egg crate type or spraying the existing grill partially black will do the trick.....
Post 667561 by ExternalError on 2013-12-09 09:54:01
In my opinion it does look a little high thnk it would look a bit better if it followed the line of the roof but at the end of the day its your hunk of metal and if it fits the look you were aiming for then no one elses opinion matters. I like the roof, very nice paint job and the wheels look great. Get that scoop functional though. As always you have a very nice V70 Ian and it definatley portrays your self very well even if it is in gay gold. Hope to see it in the flesh at a meet after xmas sometime or failing that at our annual pilgramige to the EVO triangle.
Post 667564 by jdavis on 2013-12-09 10:14:51
the quality of the work looks great. not my taste but if you are happy with it then that's what matters
agree with the posts above, if it was laid back a bit more I think it would fit within the lines of the car more.
Post 667791 by iancho on 2013-12-10 07:45:16
I've got to be honest the Spoiler isn't really that bad in the Flesh Guys it kinda flows with the car the photos make it look worse :)
Driving along the motorway I have never seen so many drivers slow down to look at it, even women were looking which is unusual.
It does grow on you eventually! :D
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;667540]The car looks good as a package Ian, it's not my kind of style but it all goes together well. The spoiler does look high, maybe different in real life!
I was never sure about spoilers but there is one on the Shark and it looks alright. The car is pretty stable at speed not sure how much of that is down to the spoiler tho :)
I used the pics of your car to explain to our lass what I was thinking about doing with my headlights & grill.......women are meant to be good with colour matching........my existing ones look a bit tired but I don't want to go to far away from standard. Maybe just replacing the glass in the headlights and either fitting an egg crate type or spraying the existing grill partially black will do the trick.....[/QUOTE]
Women just don't understand mate, I've tried that route lol
[QUOTE=ExternalError;667561]In my opinion it does look a little high thnk it would look a bit better if it followed the line of the roof but at the end of the day its your hunk of metal and if it fits the look you were aiming for then no one elses opinion matters. I like the roof, very nice paint job and the wheels look great. Get that scoop functional though. As always you have a very nice V70 Ian and it definatley portrays your self very well even if it is in gay gold. Hope to see it in the flesh at a meet after xmas sometime or failing that at our annual pilgramige to the EVO triangle.[/QUOTE]
Cheers Stu for the comments bud, I'm very pleased with the end result after I got over the initial shock... It looks much nicer in the flesh mate. If we don't meet up before i'm already looking forward to the Triangle of Terror 2014 and seeing you again.
[QUOTE=jdavis;667564]the quality of the work looks great. not my taste but if you are happy with it then that's what matters
agree with the posts above, if it was laid back a bit more I think it would fit within the lines of the car more.[/QUOTE]
Hopefully you will see it one day mate it isn't really as bad as it looks!
Post 667847 by expolicev70t5 on 2013-12-10 13:00:19
Looks nice, I personally agree it looks nicer than the flat spoiler, some pics do it justice and some dont all down to angle of camera :B_thumb: gets my vote
Post 667897 by iancho on 2013-12-10 15:58:46
[QUOTE=expolicev70t5;667847]Looks nice, I personally agree it looks nicer than the flat spoiler, some pics do it justice and some dont all down to angle of camera :B_thumb: gets my vote[/QUOTE]
I have to agree with you, the angle of the camera does it no favours at some angles.... Looks more 'Sporty' now though. Thanks for the Thumbs up bud :B_thumb:
Post 674002 by Thanatos on 2013-12-26 01:10:09
Looking good there Ian where did the spoiler come from.
The number plate just looks wrong In the low position quite like the bonnet vent
Post 674385 by iancho on 2013-12-27 09:04:42
[QUOTE=Thanatos;674002]Looking good there Ian where did the spoiler come from.
The number plate just looks wrong In the low position quite like the bonnet vent[/QUOTE]
Cheers Andy I got the Spolier off E-Bay mate... I will send you a link if your interested... Get your Project Thread started! lol
Now about this damn number plate lads... There were a lot of Police about the other day and I was having to drive right up behind other cars too hide it...
Am I breaking the law? and if so I'm sure I read somewhere that my insurance would be invalid?
Post 674391 by stephenevans99 on 2013-12-27 09:28:44
I don't think the location is the issue Ian regarding your plate - it'll probably be the angle. You could make some little brackets to make it slightly more vertical I suppose.
I reckon it's borderline of whether an Officer would issue a FPN or just give you a verbal. It does give them the excuse though to check over the rest of the car ie tyres etc.
Post 674392 by V70 Graham on 2013-12-27 09:38:53
[QUOTE=stephenevans99;674391].....It does give them the excuse though to check over the rest of the car ie tyres etc.[/QUOTE]
Exactly what I told Ian, I'm not saying there is anything wrong with your car mate, but why invite a 'once over' if anything your always worrying and once stopped they can waste a fair bit of your time.
Post 674395 by stribo on 2013-12-27 09:43:32
Why don't you mount it to the front of your scoop.:P
Post 674396 by Nealevo on 2013-12-27 09:45:42
Your plate is fine mate, it's just I'm an unconventional place and people don't like change, my atom had a Velcro plate on which used to be up by the dash (actually it was on the bottom of my seat,) but if I got pulled I would stick it on quickly ;) if you like it then leave it. Just hurry up and paint the rest of the car black, one less gay gold had got to be better. Ha ha ha
Post 674398 by stribo on 2013-12-27 09:47:53
[QUOTE=Nealevo;674396]Your plate is fine mate, it's just I'm an unconventional place and people don't like change, my atom had a Velcro plate on which used to be up by the dash (actually it was on the bottom of my seat,) but if I got pulled I would stick it on quickly ;) if you like it then leave it. Just hurry up and paint the rest of the car black, one less gay gold had got to be better. Ha ha ha[/QUOTE]
Oi, better gay gold than pink.:P
Post 674410 by Biff on 2013-12-27 10:10:59
I like the plate in its current position Ian.
As said I don't think it's illegal but as far as the po-po go they seem to be a law upon themselves sometimes & I would expect some grief. ;)
Post 674481 by merc85 on 2013-12-27 15:48:38
i think the black bonnet would look good :)
Post 674484 by Harvey on 2013-12-27 15:50:37
[QUOTE=iancho;674478]Thanks lads I needed to hear that... I have not been too concerned but coming out of Oxford the other day the Police were everywhere with Vans, Camaras, Cars Stopping people and checking the cars.
When I met up with Colin and told him, he slapped me a few times to bring me back to my sense's and threatened to hang my nuts over his shaust... He told me not to touch it anymore and just leave it alone!... close call lol[/QUOTE]
Mate,less is more sometimes.
Just don't do anything without Colin's ok.:uglyhamme
The police just like a easy job. Sir have you been drinking in the last 24Hrs,got road tax,mot,insurance,if unlucky VOSA on site as well.
Post 674488 by iancho on 2013-12-27 16:07:01
[QUOTE=merc85;674481]i think the black bonnet would look good :)[/QUOTE]
I dunno Gav the Roof scared me enough when I first saw it lol :smile:
[QUOTE=Harvey;674484]Mate,less is more sometimes.
Just don't do anything without Colin's ok.:uglyhamme
The police just like a easy job. Sir have you been drinking in the last 24Hrs,got road tax,mot,insurance,if unlucky VOSA on site as well.[/QUOTE]
I agree Harve sometimes less is more and I was just asking Colin's advice as he was the first member I've seen for months, it helps to get another persons perspective as sometime you can't see the wood for the tree's...
Why what would VOSA do? :smile:
Post 674489 by smithy on 2013-12-27 16:08:16
I would leave it as is but if I was going to do this it would be pic number 2
Post 674498 by Harvey on 2013-12-27 16:39:50
[QUOTE=iancho;674488]
Why what would VOSA do? :smile:[/QUOTE]
VOSA are there some times, those chaps are MOT testers but have power to stop you using the car on the road,and give the police a nice list of faults, Yes they do know there job,most of the time they are looking at commercial vehicles vans - trucks.
Post 674587 by stribo on 2013-12-27 19:21:21
tbh Ian I think you're bored and looking for things to do to the car for the sake of it, and not because it would improve it, just leave it alone and enjoy using it.
Post 674616 by 850 T5s on 2013-12-27 20:11:32
your number plate should be fine as long as the A.N.P.R cameras can pick it up ok, p.s ,i think yr car suits the bonnet nostril
Post 674635 by Nealevo on 2013-12-27 20:32:05
Oooooooo I like pic 2 :)
Post 674970 by AndysR on 2013-12-28 17:19:04
I'd personally leave it be, although I would move the number plate back to it's original position ;)
Post 684865 by siamblue on 2014-01-27 19:34:25
[QUOTE=stribo;674587]tbh Ian I think you're bored and looking for things to do to the car for the sake of it, and not because it would improve it, just leave it alone and enjoy using it.[/QUOTE]
A set of headlight eyebrows and calipers in Saffron would look nice on the car..
Post 684873 by claymore on 2014-01-27 19:46:17
Speaking of Ian, where has he been for the last couple of weeks?
Post 684875 by Harvey on 2014-01-27 19:50:16
[QUOTE=claymore;684873]Speaking of Ian, where has he been for the last couple of weeks?[/QUOTE]
Very good point,has he gone on his holidays.
Post 684878 by V70 Graham on 2014-01-27 19:57:28
[QUOTE=claymore;684873]Speaking of Ian, where has he been for the last couple of weeks?[/QUOTE]
I text him this morning and told him to get back on here asap as it was a while since I'd heard from him, he told me he'd try and get on tomorrow morning.
Post 684881 by S70T5Chris on 2014-01-27 20:03:10
[QUOTE=siamblue;684865]A set of headlight eyebrows and calipers in Saffron would look nice on the car..[/QUOTE]
Holy ££££! Where the hell have you been?!!
Post 684883 by Jamest5r on 2014-01-27 20:16:43
[QUOTE=S70T5Chris;684881]Holy ££££! Where the hell have you been?!![/QUOTE]
Just thinking the same long time no see Gary
Post 684892 by T5frankie on 2014-01-27 20:42:10
Probably under a rock
Post 684961 by siamblue on 2014-01-27 23:54:56
[QUOTE=S70T5Chris;684881]Holy ££££! Where the hell have you been?!![/QUOTE]
Been away for awhile,not got any Volvo but still on the road..so much has happened on here in 18 months..
Post 684974 by MoleT-5R on 2014-01-28 01:17:42
[QUOTE=siamblue;684865]A set of headlight eyebrows and calipers in Saffron would look nice on the car..[/QUOTE]
lol... nothing like a bit of self suggestion
Post 684996 by iancho on 2014-01-28 07:18:25
[QUOTE=claymore;684873]Speaking of Ian, where has he been for the last couple of weeks?[/QUOTE]
I'm still here Col :) it just take me that much longer to get around now due to the immense drag from the rear spoiler :wink:
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;684878]I text him this morning and told him to get back on here asap as it was a while since I'd heard from him, he told me he'd try and get on tomorrow morning.[/QUOTE]
Thanks for the txt Graham, always a pleasure to hear from you and getting me back on here :)
[QUOTE=stribo;674587]tbh Ian I think you're bored and looking for things to do to the car for the sake of it, and not because it would improve it, just leave it alone and enjoy using it.[/QUOTE]
I think I was panicking a bit Steve but I have calmed down now it's always a horrible feeling when you get to the end of a project and wonder what next?
I'm going to enjoy the car and settle for smaller jobs :)
Post 684998 by T5frankie on 2014-01-28 07:21:36
[QUOTE=iancho;684996]I'm still here Col :) it just take me that much longer to get around now due to the immense drag from the rear spoiler :wink:
Thanks for the txt Graham, always a pleasure to hear from you and getting me back on here :)
I think I was panicking a bit Steve but I have calmed down now it's always a horrible feeling when you get to the end of a project and wonder what next?
I'm going to enjoy the car and settle for smaller jobs :)[/QUOTE]
which is why i have bought another project Ian
Post 685001 by stephenevans99 on 2014-01-28 07:43:48
Have those wheels changed colour Ian? or is just the pic?
Post 686997 by iancho on 2014-02-04 13:59:27
[QUOTE=T5frankie;684998]which is why i have bought another project Ian[/QUOTE]
So I see mate, if you can get it looking anything like that Black One it will be awesome :)
[QUOTE=stephenevans99;685001]Have those wheels changed colour Ian? or is just the pic?[/QUOTE]
Yes they are Satin Black now bud, they look really nice although they are difficult to keep clean not as easy as a Gloss Wheel. The back one's go almost white until they have dried out with all the spray and salt on the roads at the moment. :)
Post 686999 by M-R-P on 2014-02-04 14:08:09
Ello Ian :)
While decorating the house last week, I found something that belongs to you... :slap:
If I remember rightly, you said you couldn't make it to the rr day, is there anybody I could give it to, to take it back for you?
Post 687002 by iancho on 2014-02-04 14:21:29
[QUOTE=M-R-P;686999]Ello Ian :)
While decorating the house last week, I found something that belongs to you... :slap:
If I remember rightly, you said you couldn't make it to the rr day, is there anybody I could give it to, to take it back for you?[/QUOTE]
Hey up mate :) You could give them to Graham as there is more chance of me seeing him than anybody else... Sorry they didn't fit bud after all that, my mistake! (My heart was in the right place though :))
Post 687005 by M-R-P on 2014-02-04 14:36:08
[QUOTE=iancho;687002]Hey up mate :) You could give them to Graham as there is more chance of me seeing him than anybody else... Sorry they didn't fit bud after all that, my mistake! (My heart was in the right place though :))[/QUOTE]
No problem mate :)
I'm just confused how you couldn't get them to fit yours...
...should've gone to specsavers lol.
Post 687006 by iancho on 2014-02-04 14:42:13
[QUOTE=M-R-P;687005]No problem mate :)
I'm just confused how you couldn't get them to fit yours...
...should've gone to specsavers lol.[/QUOTE]
Lmao!...Talk about being a Numpty! They were a different shape to mine but obviously after your extensive search (Driving you mad! lol) they will fit.... always useful as spares as two years ago I had to order another set from Germany as my Dad lost one winding his rear window up and down :slap:
Post 687010 by artfulflounder on 2014-02-04 15:21:03
Satin black does look good on those wheels....:B_thumb:
Post 687012 by V70 Graham on 2014-02-04 16:01:52
[QUOTE=iancho;687002]Hey up mate :) You could give them to Graham as there is more chance of me seeing him than anybody else... Sorry they didn't fit bud after all that, my mistake! (My heart was in the right place though :))[/QUOTE]
No bother Ian, hopefully catch up in the not too distant future.
Post 718176 by iancho on 2014-06-11 05:29:45
Last year I had the 19's re-sprayed in Platinum Silver...
I thought they were a little too bright, so this year I've gone for Gloss Black...
Looks much better I think! :smile:
Post 718177 by Biff on 2014-06-11 05:51:49
Car looks well mate. Hope your good & keep up the good work. :)
Post 718178 by smithy on 2014-06-11 05:57:25
That's a really nice car you have there and i hope you are doing well .
Post 718181 by stephenevans99 on 2014-06-11 06:43:40
Good to see you're back mate....car looks awesome
Post 718187 by MoleT-5R on 2014-06-11 08:22:46
Welcome back, cars looking nice there mate, any more mods lately and how was your holiday ???
Post 718192 by stribo on 2014-06-11 09:34:48
Good to see you're still about Ian.:D
Post 718195 by T5frankie on 2014-06-11 10:04:00
Now sell them back to me LOL
Post 718196 by V70 Graham on 2014-06-11 10:10:39
I think that was his 6 monthly post....he should be back around Christmas !
Post 718199 by T5RatherAmusin on 2014-06-11 10:54:33
cars looking superb as always ian. glad you enjoyed your holiday bud!
stay well ;)
Post 718204 by Wobbly Dave on 2014-06-11 11:13:23
We were beginning to get worried.
Post 719236 by iancho on 2014-06-16 03:43:46
[QUOTE=Biff;718177]Car looks well mate. Hope your good & keep up the good work. :)[/QUOTE]
Cheers bud, I'm good thanks and so is the car (fingers crossed) :wink:
Post 719237 by iancho on 2014-06-16 03:46:27
[QUOTE=smithy;718178]That's a really nice car you have there and i hope you are doing well .[/QUOTE]
Thanks mate, I'm good after a month break from work :wink:
Post 719238 by iancho on 2014-06-16 03:48:05
[QUOTE=stephenevans99;718181]Good to see you're back mate....car looks awesome[/QUOTE]
Cheers Steve! All I do these days is polish it to death :wink:
Post 719240 by iancho on 2014-06-16 03:54:31
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;718187]Welcome back, cars looking nice there mate, any more mods lately and how was your holiday ???[/QUOTE]
Many thanks Ade, No more Mod's recently but a few ideas in the pipeline. Holiday has been super, One Month in the Sun... I'm coming back today. I'm hoping the Volvo has no new scratches after a month at Heathrow Parking.
Hope you all had a good time at the Evo weekender :wink:
Post 719241 by iancho on 2014-06-16 03:55:27
[QUOTE=stribo;718192]Good to see you're still about Ian.:D[/QUOTE]
And you bud! :wink:
Post 719242 by iancho on 2014-06-16 03:57:17
[QUOTE=T5frankie;718195]Now sell them back to me LOL[/QUOTE]
It's bound to happen one day bud, now they are even in a colour that you like! :wink:
Post 719243 by iancho on 2014-06-16 03:58:38
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;718196]I think that was his 6 monthly post....he should be back around Christmas ![/QUOTE]
LOL... That's why I love VPC, the humour never dies! :wink:
Post 719244 by iancho on 2014-06-16 04:02:41
[QUOTE=T5RatherAmusin;718199]cars looking superb as always ian. glad you enjoyed your holiday bud!
stay well ;)[/QUOTE]
Cheers Ian! Took my Mum (68) and Gran (93) with us for the 1st 2weeks and did a 1500 mile tour of Bulgaria, we all really enjoyed ourselves. I was driving this for a month... It's been like floating on air with the soft suspension!
Post 719245 by iancho on 2014-06-16 04:04:51
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;718204]We were beginning to get worried.[/QUOTE]
Many thanks Dave, I hope to be around a bit more :wink:
Post 719246 by iancho on 2014-06-16 04:18:15
Oh and I finally put the Number Plate back where it should be!
Post 719247 by Harvey on 2014-06-16 04:26:36
[QUOTE=iancho;719246]Oh and I finally put the Number Plate back where it should be!
[/QUOTE]
That's looks better,good to see you back.
Post 719251 by jamesy12345 on 2014-06-16 05:21:14
Hello & :welcome:
:hidesbehi
Post 719255 by no1tosh on 2014-06-16 07:25:40
looking good pal, i do like a nice saffy :)
Post 719315 by T5RatherAmusin on 2014-06-16 15:11:46
[QUOTE=iancho;719246]Oh and I finally put the Number Plate back where it should be!
[/QUOTE]
you have a lovely house ian ;)
can i suggest one of the sticker like flexible number plates for ya?
Post 719318 by expolicev70t5 on 2014-06-16 15:41:01
Cracking looking car!
Post 727226 by iancho on 2014-08-01 07:04:24
[QUOTE=no1tosh;719255]looking good pal, i do like a nice saffy :)[/QUOTE]
Thanks bud!
[QUOTE=expolicev70t5;719318]Cracking looking car![/QUOTE]
Cheers mate, not to everyone's taste I might add
[QUOTE=T5RatherAmusin;719315]you have a lovely house ian ;)
can i suggest one of the sticker like flexible number plates for ya?[/QUOTE]
You can come and clean the windows Ian! Yeah I've thought about that, the Number plate is much smaller so there is no give in it.
Post 727228 by M-R-P on 2014-08-01 07:23:02
Ello stranger, hows things?
Post 727231 by iancho on 2014-08-01 07:26:59
Well July proved to be an expensive month.... I spent a £1000...
Since putting the New Rad on in Feb, I've still been loosing coolant. Tried tightening up all the pipes under the bonnet or putting new one's... Nothing.
Well after months of messing about it turned out to be the Heater Matrix, the two front footwells were going Orange.
My local Garage wouldn't touch it but told me D&A Auto's in Witney would do it (Volvo Indie)
Great guy called Derek who was really helpful, I asked him to also check the front suspension as the ride was not so great.
Ended up having...
Two Rubber Top Mounts
Two Wishbones
Heater Matrix
New Brake Pads all round
Oil Leak sorted
And I got him to fit those 4 White Plastic things that Swampy makes....
The Ride is totally different now, a real pleasure to drive.
This week the Prop Shaft is Playing up and making noises, so more expense unfortunately.
This week I also took the Carpets out and found them to be wringing wet with coolant underneath the waterproof layer....
Managed to Power Wash all the Coolant out but you can see how much...
Talk about being slightly brassed of at the mo would be an understatement!
Post 727232 by iancho on 2014-08-01 07:29:32
[QUOTE=M-R-P;727228]Ello stranger, hows things?[/QUOTE]
Ello mate, I'm good... It's just the DAMN car! :biggrin:
Post 727233 by V70 Graham on 2014-08-01 07:32:19
Certainly looks like you've had a rough time recently, glad you've finally sorted the leak and improved the ride, shame about the cost though !
Post 727234 by M-R-P on 2014-08-01 07:43:03
So, all this time away and you reappear with tales of mechanical woe...
Good or bad, an update is an update Ian and it's nice to see you're still with us!
Bit of a bummer about all the problems you're having tho mate but they don't stay perfect forever and a little TLC now and again goes a long way. I quite like the pink carpets tho :)
Post 727236 by iancho on 2014-08-01 07:45:24
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;727233]Certainly looks like you've had a rough time recently, glad you've finally sorted the leak and improved the ride, shame about the cost though ![/QUOTE]
Been driving me mad for months Graham I can tell you... The labour for all that was only 4 and a half hours at £50 an hour, Derek really knows his stuff and is as honest as the day is long.
Ride is a lot smoother now and steering is much tighter so I was really pleased until the Prop Shaft started squeaking and groaning, serious money again.
Post 727237 by claymore on 2014-08-01 07:48:03
Nice to see a post off you Ian, even if it's not a very nice update :(
Post 727239 by iancho on 2014-08-01 07:51:22
[QUOTE=M-R-P;727234]So, all this time away and you reappear with tales of mechanical woe...
Good or bad, an update is an update Ian and it's nice to see you're still with us!
Bit of a bummer about all the problems you're having tho mate but they don't stay perfect forever and a little TLC now and again goes a long way. I quite like the pink carpets tho :)[/QUOTE]
Yeah mate lol.... I agree a little TLC goes along way and I was really pleased with all the work and to have everything sorted, totally different car now.
What scares me is I won't stop spending it's more like an obsession than a Hobby anyone else would scrap the damn thing...
Post 727240 by iancho on 2014-08-01 07:53:58
[QUOTE=claymore;727237]Nice to see a post off you Ian, even if it's not a very nice update :([/QUOTE]
Nice to hear from you Colin :)
I must catch up with your thread, I was in Shropshire last week but wasn't sure if you fancied a visit :)
Post 727241 by MoleT-5R on 2014-08-01 07:55:46
Yep good to see you back mate, sorry to here of your car woes, sh£t happens, then we fix em, then we drive them. Will you be entertaining another trip to the Evo Triangle?, as we may gather again November time I'm thinking
Post 727243 by iancho on 2014-08-01 08:00:44
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;727241]Yep good to see you back mate, sorry to here of your car woes, sh£t happens, then we fix em, then we drive them. Will you be entertaining another trip to the Evo Triangle?, as we may gather again November time I'm thinking[/QUOTE]
True Ade, we just keep going. Now you have got my juices flowing about the Evo... I'd deffo be up for a dash around the Triangle November time. One of the best meets of the year :)
Post 727244 by stephenevans99 on 2014-08-01 08:09:27
Good to see you and the Saffy back mate......I even started a IANCHO Abducted? thread lol
Post 727245 by M-R-P on 2014-08-01 08:17:49
[QUOTE=iancho;727239]Yeah mate lol.... I agree a little TLC goes along way and I was really pleased with all the work and to have everything sorted, totally different car now.
What scares me is I won't stop spending it's more like an obsession than a Hobby anyone else would scrap the damn thing...[/QUOTE]
All-in, you've not had anywhere enough trouble to warrant scrapping what is probably the best saffy on the forums these days. Although some have broken good cars for less.. (mentioning no names ;) )
While you've been away, the sweed has got herself a GWE downpipe and is now considerably quicker, much to the annoyance of the driver of a 2002 M3 who couldn't pull away from me last sunday :)
Post 727246 by MoleT-5R on 2014-08-01 08:30:24
[QUOTE=iancho;727243]True Ade, we just keep going. Now you have got my juices flowing about the Evo... I'd deffo be up for a dash around the Triangle November time. One of the best meets of the year :)[/QUOTE]
It will be nice to see you again and I think there will be some usual suspects heading the same way, so I'll check with Mr Evans before posting a date, as we don't want it to clash with anything else and If I'm really lucky I might be in my Yellow one :smile:
Post 727251 by Jimmie on 2014-08-01 09:15:14
[QUOTE=M-R-P;727245]
While you've been away, the sweed has got herself a GWE downpipe and is now considerably quicker, much to the annoyance of the driver of a 2002 M3 who couldn't pull away from me last sunday :)[/QUOTE]
Come on Martin tell the truth it was actually a standard beemer with an M3 badge stuck on the back.If it had been a proper M3 he would have left you standing or he was not trying to beat you.lol
Post 727252 by M-R-P on 2014-08-01 09:29:58
[QUOTE=Jimmie;727251]Come on Martin tell the truth it was actually a standard beemer with an M3 badge stuck on the back.If it had been a proper M3 he would have left you standing or he was not trying to beat you.lol[/QUOTE]
He had to change gear twice, I didn't get out of 4th. ;)
The constant checking of his mirror and the noise from the exhaust said he was flat out (I've been around cars long enough to tell when they're giving it death)
I wasn't gonna catch him but he wasn't gonna lose me either.
Post 727253 by smithy on 2014-08-01 09:41:56
[QUOTE=iancho;727236]Been driving me mad for months Graham I can tell you... The labour for all that was only 4 and a half hours at £50 an hour, Derek really knows his stuff and is as honest as the day is long.
Ride is a lot smoother now and steering is much tighter so I was really pleased until the Prop Shaft started squeaking and groaning, serious money again.[/QUOTE]
If the is a problem with the prop take the prop off to you can sort things mate and nice to see you back too
Post 727281 by iancho on 2014-08-01 14:04:10
[QUOTE=stephenevans99;727244]Good to see you and the Saffy back mate......I even started a IANCHO Abducted? thread lol[/QUOTE]
Lol did you really!
It's good to hear from you too Steve, infact it's good to hear from ALL of you!!! :)
I do REALLY miss everything... My life is still the same, up early on days off, tinkering and polishing the car from 6 to 8am usually.
I'm just obsessed with the damn thing!
I hope your going to make the Evo run in November? :)
Post 727284 by iancho on 2014-08-01 14:13:27
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;727246]It will be nice to see you again and I think there will be some usual suspects heading the same way, so I'll check with Mr Evans before posting a date, as we don't want it to clash with anything else and If I'm really lucky I might be in my Yellow one :smile:[/QUOTE]
Ade I'm already looking forward to it bud. it's the one event I try to make it too :)
What do you mean Yellow one? what have you been up to?!
Post 727285 by iancho on 2014-08-01 14:14:43
[QUOTE=smithy;727253]If the is a problem with the prop take the prop off to you can sort things mate and nice to see you back too[/QUOTE]
Nice to hear from you too Carl, the prop is coming off Monday bud then I can have a look at it :)
Post 727288 by partsforvolvos.com on 2014-08-01 14:29:19
hi ian, good to see you above water and the car's still alive.
Frankie has had like...... 2 cars at least since you were last on :rotfl:
Post 727290 by V70 Graham on 2014-08-01 14:33:16
I'm organising a little 'go karting' event on the 18th Oct if your about, be good to catch up if you can make it.
Flick through my threads, I had some pictures taken for me recently of the car, maybe something you would be interested in.
Post 727291 by Tomcat on 2014-08-01 14:33:53
Cars looking great Ian, sorry to hear about the prop, be in touch soon mate about the bumper.
Post 727417 by MoleT-5R on 2014-08-02 07:12:21
[QUOTE=iancho;727285]Nice to hear from you too Carl, the prop is coming off Monday bud then I can have a look at it :)[/QUOTE]
Tomcat may have a second hand prop off the v70 awd he's currently breaking, might be a cheap fix option for you mate. As for the Yellow, Here's a link to my soon to be new toy http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?56831-Mystery-Gul-854-Buyer&highlight=
P.S. your car is looking the nuts in those pic's
Post 727421 by stribo on 2014-08-02 07:41:09
Good to see you're still with us mate. :D If you learnt how to hold a spanner, then it wouldn't cost so much to keep your car going, all bar the heater matrix are easy jobs.;) Good to see that you're still putting the money into the best looking saffy,(even if it isn't the quickest saffy on the forum ;) ). Now stop fannying around, and get your name down for Trax. Missed you bud.:D
Post 727428 by jamesy12345 on 2014-08-02 09:08:58
Nice photo location, Ian, I like the contrast between the greenery & shiny car. Everyone was wondering what you'd been up to
Shame about the prop!
Post 727429 by Biff on 2014-08-02 09:20:26
You can't break it mate.. It's far to nice compared to what usually gets broken.
Thing you should ask yourself is what you replace it with. I'm a bit stuck now I'm car-less after getting bored of the type R's limiter. Lol
Hope the prop is a cheap fix & that heater matrix doesn't look fun.
Fabreeze hides a multitude of sins you know.
Good to see you back on the forum & hope you are good mate. Your missed by a lot of us!
Post 727437 by abdul on 2014-08-02 10:45:01
[QUOTE=Biff;727429]You can't break it mate.. It's far to nice compared to what usually gets broken.
Thing you should ask yourself is what you replace it with. I'm a bit stuck now I'm car-less after getting bored of the type R's limiter. Lol
Hope the prop is a cheap fix & that heater matrix doesn't look fun.
Fabreeze hides a multitude of sins you know.
Good to see you back on the forum & hope you are good mate. Your missed by a lot of us![/QUOTE]
Absolutely gorgeous car too good to break
Post 727439 by abdul on 2014-08-02 10:48:35
I would be interested in a lot of the parts as my saffy was involved in a accident but iike ppl say its too good to break
Post 732185 by iancho on 2014-08-29 15:50:50
[QUOTE=partsforvolvos.com;727288]hi ian, good to see you above water and the car's still alive.
Frankie has had like...... 2 cars at least since you were last on :rotfl:[/QUOTE]
Hi Jamie, Good to see your still around too bud, Only 2?! lol.... I think Frank will settle with the one he has now although I hear he is looking for a S60 R.
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;727290]I'm organising a little 'go karting' event on the 18th Oct if your about, be good to catch up if you can make it.
Flick through my threads, I had some pictures taken for me recently of the car, maybe something you would be interested in.[/QUOTE]
I doubt I'll be able to make it mate, thanks for the offer though we must try and meet up sometime. I will have a look at your Project thread as I'm sure whatever you have done will be Quality and of interest to me.
[QUOTE=Tomcat;727291]Cars looking great Ian, sorry to hear about the prop, be in touch soon mate about the bumper.[/QUOTE]
Cheers Craig, got your message about the Bumper bud.... Really looking forward too seeing it and you.
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;727417]Tomcat may have a second hand prop off the v70 awd he's currently breaking, might be a cheap fix option for you mate. As for the Yellow, Here's a link to my soon to be new toy http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?56831-Mystery-Gul-854-Buyer&highlight=
Well I am surprised Ade! So you finally got a Gul.... Nice one bud, I'm looking forward too seeing it and you in the Flesh in the not to distant future.
Spoke to Craig, his Prop was worse than mine but thanks for the heads up.
P.S. your car is looking the nuts in those pic's[/QUOTE]
Better in the Flesh Ade
[QUOTE=stribo;727421]Good to see you're still with us mate. :D If you learnt how to hold a spanner, then it wouldn't cost so much to keep your car going, all bar the heater matrix are easy jobs.;) Good to see that you're still putting the money into the best looking saffy,(even if it isn't the quickest saffy on the forum ;) ). Now stop fannying around, and get your name down for Trax. Missed you bud.:D[/QUOTE]
Tell me about it Steve, I could of saved a fortune bud... sometimes I feel so frustrated at not being able to do stuff!
I will let you bask in the Glory of TRAX bud as It was too much for me being in a "Man Sandwich" between you and Graham, I still have Flashbacks..... Missed you too!
[QUOTE=M-R-P;727425]Phwwwaaaaaarrrrrr!
Best pics yet. (although I still need to reheat that splitter)[/QUOTE]
I don't want to put you through that again lol
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;727428]Nice photo location, Ian, I like the contrast between the greenery & shiny car. Everyone was wondering what you'd been up to
Shame about the prop![/QUOTE]
Cheers mate, they do look nice bud, hopefully I'll be around abit more now and be able to catch up with everyone
[QUOTE=Biff;727429]You can't break it mate.. It's far to nice compared to what usually gets broken.
Thing you should ask yourself is what you replace it with. I'm a bit stuck now I'm car-less after getting bored of the type R's limiter. Lol
Hope the prop is a cheap fix & that heater matrix doesn't look fun.
Fabreeze hides a multitude of sins you know.
Good to see you back on the forum & hope you are good mate. Your missed by a lot of us![/QUOTE]
Cheers Dave, it's good to see your still around too bud, don't rush in finding another R, take your time and find a quality one that hopefully won't cost you too much!
[QUOTE=abdul;727439]I would be interested in a lot of the parts as my saffy was involved in a accident but iike ppl say its too good to break[/QUOTE]
Cheers Abdul, the Prop is the 1st thing I'd give you lol
Post 732190 by iancho on 2014-08-29 16:08:46
Whilst Driving to South Wales this Light Came on and the car started to miss at times... it went out after a couple of days but came back on again on the journey home and is now off again.... Any ideas? is it a Simple Fix?
Post 732199 by Biff on 2014-08-29 16:54:06
Engine warning light mate. You need to get it diagnosed. Have you replaced your maf?
I've found a car mate. All will be revealed soon. ;)
Post 732202 by abdul on 2014-08-29 17:10:06
Get codes checked would be something simple
Post 732204 by T5RatherAmusin on 2014-08-29 17:16:30
was awsome meeting you mr cho! had a good laugh and your cars a massive credit to yourself!
can wait to meet next time!
ive now got adult nappies kept in the car for the passenger experience lol ;) ;)
Post 732950 by iancho on 2014-09-02 07:26:13
[QUOTE=Biff;732199]Engine warning light mate. You need to get it diagnosed. Have you replaced your maf?
I've found a car mate. All will be revealed soon. ;)[/QUOTE]
Cheers Dave, No I haven't replaced the MAF bud... Seems strange that it would start now as the RIP kit and Cone Filter have been on well over a year.
I'm excited to know what the New car is bud, don't keep us waiting too long!
[QUOTE=abdul;732202]Get codes checked would be something simple[/QUOTE]
Hopefully mate as the Money this Car is eating up is getting tiresome.
Post 732951 by iancho on 2014-09-02 07:28:17
[QUOTE=T5RatherAmusin;732204]was awsome meeting you mr cho! had a good laugh and your cars a massive credit to yourself!
can wait to meet next time!
ive now got adult nappies kept in the car for the passenger experience lol ;) ;)[/QUOTE]
Already looking forward too the next meet up Ian... and seeing how your car is coming along..... Make sure you bring those Nappies for me lol
Post 732957 by V70 Graham on 2014-09-02 07:49:24
Nappies ?
Something you want to tell us all ?
Post 732962 by iancho on 2014-09-02 08:03:27
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;732957]Nappies ?
Something you want to tell us all ?[/QUOTE]
Phew!
His Car is on a Totally Different level to ours bud.... Getting closer to 400 BHP (but not there yet) That Dremer Re-map is awesome.
I was really frightened lol
Much "cleaner" at our level Graham!
Post 732975 by stribo on 2014-09-02 10:11:46
[QUOTE=iancho;732962]Phew!
His Car is on a Totally Different level to ours bud.... Getting closer to 400 BHP (but not there yet) That Dremer Re-map is awesome.
I was really frightened lol
Much "cleaner" at our level Graham![/QUOTE]
The way Graham drives you need a pillow. ;)
Post 732981 by Wobbly Dave on 2014-09-02 10:30:24
[QUOTE=iancho;732962]Phew!
His Car is on a Totally Different level to ours bud.... Getting closer to 400 BHP (but not there yet) That Dremer Re-map is awesome.
I was really frightened lol
Much "cleaner" at our level Graham![/QUOTE]
You should try mine - I have made 404 already ;)
Post 733013 by Biff on 2014-09-02 16:44:53
[QUOTE=iancho;732950]Cheers Dave, No I haven't replaced the MAF bud... Seems strange that it would start now as the RIP kit and Cone Filter have been on well over a year.
I'm excited to know what the New car is bud, don't keep us waiting too long!
Hopefully mate as the Money this Car is eating up is getting tiresome.[/QUOTE]
The rip & cone filter won't matter Ian, like any sensor it can break down over time.
A full diagnostics check will tell you.
Sunday is the big day! ;)
Post 736520 by V70 Graham on 2014-09-22 07:15:04
I like the lights Ian, the projectors are let down by the feeble bulb where your light bar now is.
Post 736523 by iancho on 2014-09-22 07:20:48
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;736520]I like the lights Ian, the projectors are let down by the feeble bulb where your light bar now is.[/QUOTE]
Thanks Graham, I have to agree with you bud they look much better now :)
Post 736525 by claymore on 2014-09-22 07:32:23
Looks awesome, another great bumper by TC :)
Post 736531 by Tomcat on 2014-09-22 07:53:27
Thanks Ian, it was a pleasure to finally meet you. Glad youre happy with the results.
Post 736533 by Marsouille on 2014-09-22 08:03:58
This bumper is incredible. I love it !!
Post 736610 by martybelfastt5 on 2014-09-22 19:59:59
haha class first car i thought of when i seen tc,s rear bumper done
Post 736673 by abdul on 2014-09-22 22:27:54
[QUOTE=Marsouille;736533]This bumper is incredible. I love it !![/QUOTE]
I love the car its incredible
Post 736689 by ExternalError on 2014-09-22 23:04:35
that diffuser looks very nice Ian, your car looks better every time I see it have you made the bonnet scoop functional yet
Post 736698 by MoleT-5R on 2014-09-23 05:01:29
Looking the nuts mate, I bet TC was a tad envious of your exhaust !!.......look forwad to having a good look when I see you next
Post 736718 by AshDVS on 2014-09-23 10:54:43
Rear bar looks really good, particularly with the infill painted black!
Post 736838 by Tomcat on 2014-09-23 23:20:52
[QUOTE=stribo;736723]Gay. ;)[/QUOTE]
There's always one.. or er..two,lol.
Post 743748 by iancho on 2014-10-21 08:11:40
Thought I would Spray the Exhaust Pipe Underneath, ready for the Evo Triangle Meet...
Before...
After...
Post 743750 by M-R-P on 2014-10-21 08:21:50
Ello stranger :)
How come you made the pipe look more obvious?
I'd be spraying it matt black, but that's just personal preference. The car still looks great either way :D
Post 743751 by iancho on 2014-10-21 08:31:48
[QUOTE=M-R-P;743750]Ello stranger :)
How come you made the pipe look more obvious?
I'd be spraying it matt black, but that's just personal preference. The car still looks great either way :D[/QUOTE]
Ello mate :) Just cos it looks so unusual bud, some others have also said it should be Black.... :slap:
Post 743753 by M-R-P on 2014-10-21 08:48:48
[QUOTE=iancho;743751]Ello mate :) Just cos it looks so unusual bud, some others have also said it should be Black.... :slap:[/QUOTE]
Don't do it then!
You've gone your own way (very bravely too) with the rest of the car so fair play mate - make a feature of it ;)
Post 743762 by stribo on 2014-10-21 10:01:04
You should have painted it gold.;)
Post 743767 by stephenevans99 on 2014-10-21 10:18:11
I'd polish it up....if you've got it, flaunt it. I'll give you a second opinion at the Evo Meet as I try to keep up lol
I do like them and they go with the Black and Gold look, it's just getting used to them i suppose!
Well thats it... 3yrs in 3 days! I have tried to keep it short and missed lots out. I'm so pleased to have started my own project thread. Thank you everyone for looking and helping me along the way!
Thank you Colin :smile:
Many thanks to Adrian and Martin for suggesting this.
Poor Frank worked all afternoon he was frozen and filthy... I never heard him swear one time.
I couldn't help but feel sad for him as he worked on my engine... You could see how much he loved those Orange pipes.
An emotional day for both of us i think...
Frank it was a GREAT pleasure and i cannot thank you enough for letting "The Legend" live on in my car. :smile:
The Black pipe runs along here and is not connected to anything so far....
It ends here POINT B where the Blanking Plate will go....
Point B will be connected to the TOP of the Dump Valve where the BLUE pipe is at the moment...
And thats it JOB DONE!!!! I hope i understood you both correctly Frank and Steve.... Now i have to wait until Friday for the Fireworks! lol
Thanks Guys and i hope this guide will help anyone else who wants to do the same.... Although it must be said, i don't think anyone else is as stupid as me for trying to understand things! Sorry Frank for driving you mad AGAIN!!!!!!!! lol :B_thumb:
Got it all set up on the Rollers....
Did a couple of practice runs....
And!!!
NOTHING!!! the damn car kept changing gear even when it was locked in 3rd. So i will never know how fast she is!
