There's a popular thread on a volvospeed forum that people post pictures of their cars as they sit right now - not in any fancy way scenery or anything, just where it's parked.
here mine today
Winter
Summer
Mine parked outside the house this morning....
[QUOTE=WOODY T5;579011]There's a popular thread on a volvospeed forum that people post pictures of their cars as they sit right now - not in any fancy way scenery or anything, just where it's parked.
here mine today
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using 3 parking spaces and half the road!:nono:
It's the respect his Volvo has around that area...
[QUOTE=iancho;579113]It's the respect his Volvo has around that area...[/QUOTE] :hilarious
mine in work carpark
Mine this morning, 50p to the first person to tell me who's house I've parked outside :wiggle:
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;579161]Mine this morning, 50p to the first person to tell me who's house I've parked outside :wiggle:
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Lol looks like the Boswells house in bread!
Tony.
looks like derbyshire, bakewell, buxton?
[QUOTE=jotter22;579165]Lol looks like the Boswells house in bread! Tony.[/QUOTE] Nope [QUOTE=T5frankie;579166]looks like derbyshire, bakewell, buxton?[/QUOTE] Miles out mate.
[QUOTE=WOODY T5;579011]There's a popular thread on a volvospeed forum that people post pictures of their cars as they sit right now - not in any fancy way scenery or anything, just where it's parked.
here mine today
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That's just as it was, across 3 spaces? Who taught you to park then, Stevie Wonder...? ;) :saythat:
Graham are you going to star in the new Hovis advert? lol
[QUOTE=iancho;579203]Graham are you going to star in the new Hovis advert? lol[/QUOTE] The 1973 advert with the boy pushing the bike up the hill was filmed in Dorset.....about 140 miles from where my car was pictured.....I didn't know this would be so hard, guess your not TV watchers.
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;579208]The 1973 advert with the boy pushing the bike up the hill was filmed in Dorset.....about 140 miles from where my car was pictured.....I didn't know this would be so hard, guess your not TV watchers.[/QUOTE] I'm getting close though lol.... when you look at the pics it feels like i know the place so obviously i've seen it on TV :smile:
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;579161]Mine this morning, 50p to the first person to tell me who's house I've parked outside :wiggle:
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Graham, that top photo looks remarkably like the A470 over the Brecon Beacons near the 'Llwyn-on Resevoir', just a stones throw from where I live. As for the house, it looks rather like somewhere in the Valleys of Wales which would match up my theory to the top photo. :D
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;579161]Mine this morning, 50p to the first person to tell me who's house I've parked outside :wiggle: [/QUOTE] somewhere in the Welsh valleys, Ferndale?
[QUOTE=JamesT5;579233]Graham, that top photo looks remarkably like the A470 over the Brecon Beacons near the 'Llwyn-on Resevoir', just a stones throw from where I live. As for the house, it looks rather like somewhere in the Valleys of Wales which would match up my theory to the top photo. :D[/QUOTE]
Spot on James, it is of course the Brecon Beacons, for some reason I thought you were further North in Wales, the house is in the Valleys, in Ferndale where 'Stella' is filmed.
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;579241]Spot on James, it is of course the Brecon Beacons, for some reason I thought you were further North in Wales, the house is in the Valleys, in Ferndale where 'Stella' is filmed.
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I passed that very lay-by last night - twice! It's between Brecon and Merthyr Tydfil on the A470 on the way up to the Storey Arms (Arthurs Seat). If you carry on up to the top there you can visit Pen-y-fan (the highest peak in South Wales and the second highest in Wales after Mount Snowdon), and also Corn Du (pronounced 'Corn dee' by the locals). Pen-y-fan is used by the SAS for the 'Fan Dance' during the selection process and is also a favourite training area for the Armed Forces in general, in particular the Army who have a base in Brecon - 'Dering Lines'.
If I'd known you were this way Graham, we could have met up for a chin wag somewhere local! :)
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;579241]Spot on James, it is of course the Brecon Beacons, for some reason I thought you were further North in Wales, the house is in the Valleys, in Ferndale where 'Stella' is filmed.
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If I get the chance Graham, I'll try and get a picture of my car taken in the same spot as you took yours next time I'm passing in the daylight. That would be fun now wouldn't it! :D
[QUOTE=JamesT5;579255]If I get the chance Graham, I'll try and get a picture of my car taken in the same spot as you took yours next time I'm passing in the daylight. That would be fun now wouldn't it! :D[/QUOTE] Would be good.....just make sure to wave to the lady who's house it is, she must get people parking there all the time !
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;579295]Would be good.....just make sure to wave to the lady who's house it is, she must get people parking there all the time ![/QUOTE] No, I'm on about the shot on the Beacons mate.... :D
[QUOTE=WOODY T5;579011]There's a popular thread on a volvospeed forum that people post pictures of their cars as they sit right now - not in any fancy way scenery or anything, just where it's parked.
here mine today
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Been letting the missis drive again m8?
[QUOTE=JamesT5;579255]If I get the chance Graham, I'll try and get a picture of my car taken in the same spot as you took yours next time I'm passing in the daylight. That would be fun now wouldn't it! :D[/QUOTE] Surely we need a game of parking bay snap??? Park somewhere, post a pic, and see if someone can match it? great game!!
[QUOTE=Nifton;579329]Surely we need a game of parking bay snap??? Park somewhere, post a pic, and see if someone can match it? great game!![/QUOTE] Great idea, we'll lobby Santa to post a new section on the site for that! ;)
Needs some fleshing out on rules, do we just do one car at a time and first one to get it wins, then they're 'it'? and do we say where it is or just give cryptic clues??
[QUOTE=Nifton;579328]Been letting the missis drive again m8?[/QUOTE]u been drinking your mates Whiskey then lol
how mine currently sits
A couple of shots of mine today, in-situ straight after a quick 'detail'....... [ATTACH=CONFIG]20579[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]20580[/ATTACH]
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you must be incredibly short colin to be taking photos like that lol
[QUOTE=T5frankie;579461]you must be incredibly short colin to be taking photos like that lol[/QUOTE] Funny... he said you took that pic... ;)
[QUOTE=M-R-P;579463]Funny... he said you took that pic... ;)[/QUOTE] lol fair point
It's a 'Frankie's eye view' :wink:
[QUOTE=JamesT5;579459]A couple of shots of mine today, in-situ straight after a quick 'detail'....... [ATTACH=CONFIG]20579[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]20580[/ATTACH][/QUOTE] Nice pics James, but pleeeeassseeee sort out a Photobucket account lol
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;579475]Nice pics James, but pleeeeassseeee sort out a Photobucket account lol[/QUOTE] What's the benefit of a photobucket account?
U can do your own stuff lol
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Come on admit it...... We're all lovin' this thread really, it's just another excure to give our cars another detailing and then post the pictures online. :D
[QUOTE=JamesT5;579502]What's the benefit of a photobucket account?[/QUOTE] You don't end up with tiny thumbnail pics
Deffo loving this thread, gave me a reason to clean mine today! And checking out everyones motors!!!
After a bit of "Meguires therapy"...
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;579557]You don't end up with tiny thumbnail pics[/QUOTE] I did wonder why my pics come out as thumb nails and yet everyone elses are large pictures.
[QUOTE=M-R-P;579565]After a bit of "Meguires therapy"...
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I didn't even need to wash mine today, I just went over it twice with a damp drying cloth and then got the Meguires Caranuba Wax on it (for the second time this week!)
[QUOTE=JamesT5;579572]I didn't even need to wash mine today, I just went over it twice with a damp drying cloth and then got the Meguires Caranuba Wax on it (for the second time this week!)[/QUOTE] I've done 400 miles this week, back and forth to southampton hospital. She badly needed a wash and I bought some of that megs gold class stuff (smells lovely) Kept my mind off things for a bit.
Ok, so giving this Photobucket thing a try, is this better...? :D
Much better :)
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;579577]Much better :)[/QUOTE] It is now I've found out how to do it!
[QUOTE=JamesT5;579579]It is now I've found out how to do it![/QUOTE] Took me a couple of year's of slagging's till i worked it out couldn't believe how simple it is and if you get the app for your phone they upload automatically so no waiting around with camera's/computers :)
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;579584]Took me a couple of year's of slagging's till i worked it out couldn't believe how simple it is and if you get the app for your phone they upload automatically so no waiting around with camera's/computers :)[/QUOTE] i'll take the credit for showing you that lol
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;579584]Took me a couple of year's of slagging's till i worked it out couldn't believe how simple it is and if you get the app for your phone they upload automatically so no waiting around with camera's/computers :)[/QUOTE] My shots are taken on a relatively old Olympus digital camera and then I upload them to my laptop from the memory card, the picture quality from the old camera is good enough but a DSLR camera would be better (so good it will show ALL the bad bits!). I'm not in to new posh mobile phones and 'apps', never have been.... I'd rather a phone is a phone and a computer a computer, hence my mobile phone belongs in a museum. ;)
[QUOTE=T5frankie;579593]i'll take the credit for showing you that lol[/QUOTE] Yep you can take the credit mate, think it was over a beer in a pub near York on a rainy Sunday :)
[QUOTE=M-R-P;579573]I've done 400 miles this week, back and forth to southampton hospital. She badly needed a wash and I bought some of that megs gold class stuff (smells lovely) Kept my mind off things for a bit.[/QUOTE] Problem with white, it looks lovely when it's clean but it also shows every little bit of dirt. Saying that, I've found my gun metal grey does the same thing and keeping it in reasonable condition is hard work especially with all the road salt about which being dry, now coats the car in a fine layer of white dust when I take it to work everyday. Nightmare.....
[QUOTE=JamesT5;579576]Ok, so giving this Photobucket thing a try, is this better...? :D [/QUOTE] Loads better mate, easy when you know how eh lol
[QUOTE=JamesT5;579576]Ok, so giving this Photobucket thing a try, is this better...? :D
[/QUOTE]now who`s taking up 2 places lol
[QUOTE=WOODY T5;579609]now who`s taking up 2 places lol[/QUOTE] Better than taking up 3 place though isn't it! ;) Oh, and I'm only taking up half a space actually, the rest of the car is parked over the line on an area that isn't even a parking space. :hihi:
haha but its still over the line a mate.
[QUOTE=WOODY T5;579615]haha but its still over the line a mate.[/QUOTE] Ah yes, but over 'a' line, not 2 and parked a lot straighter too..... ;) :hilarious
I'v noticed that volvo drivers seem to be even worse than bmw drivers at parking lol
After a quick wash and ruining the grass on the front law...! :slap:
[QUOTE=The Flying Moose;579682]After a quick wash and ruining the grass on the front law...! :slap:
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Looking good......but sort that headlight wiper out lol
[QUOTE=LiamT4;579692]Looking good......but sort that headlight wiper out lol[/QUOTE] Haha! I actually spotted the nearside but completely forgot about the drivers one!
That looks mint em ;-)
I have a set of them things under the lights with the holes for the wipers filled in, if they're of any use to anyone?
[QUOTE=The Flying Moose;579682]After a quick wash and ruining the grass on the front law...! :slap:
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one sweet looking motor. was never a fan of the older sweed but ther growing on me.
It does look lovely that low, best in the thread so far.
heres mine. i even washed it befor i took pics. the leather was due a good clean. [ATTACH=CONFIG]20591[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]20592[/ATTACH] cant wait to remove the winter rubber and fit new wheels can some one tell me they are thumb nails when posted using photo bucket
Looks a bit cleaner than it did at the RR day Emlyn, lovely car.
[QUOTE=graemewelch;579950] .....can some one tell me they are thumb nails when posted using photo bucket[/QUOTE] In Photobucket you need to copy the 'IMG code' link mate
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That's better, cars looking good, must say those wheels are growing on me.
[QUOTE=graemewelch;579736]one sweet looking motor. was never a fan of the older sweed but ther growing on me.[/QUOTE] same thing happened to me graeme, red 850r's are the business, emlyn your car could well be the 2nd best 850r on the forum after mine lol
[QUOTE=T5frankie;579962]same thing happened to me graeme, red 850r's are the business, emlyn your car could well be the 2nd best 850r on the forum after mine lol[/QUOTE] id best not get one then cause youll slip down to 2nd and 3rd
[QUOTE=T5frankie;579962]same thing happened to me graeme, red 850r's are the business, emlyn your car could well be the 2nd best 850r on the forum after mine lol[/QUOTE] Absolutely Frankie! Im sure your's probably is in better nick than mine, its good but certainly not flawless.
[QUOTE=graemewelch;579966]id best not get one then cause youll slip down to 2nd and 3rd[/QUOTE] you gotta find one mate
[QUOTE=The Flying Moose;579967]Absolutely Frankie! Im sure your's probably is in better nick than mine, its good but certainly not flawless.[/QUOTE] lol, just don't sell it mate
Frankie do you want to give me your wind deflectors off the 850 :)
[QUOTE=Nealevo;579977]Frankie do you want to give me your wind deflectors off the 850 :)[/QUOTE] only if you buy me a new set of 4 lol
[QUOTE=T5frankie;579972]lol, just don't sell it mate[/QUOTE] Its not going anywhere mate dont worry about that! [QUOTE=Nealevo;579977]Frankie do you want to give me your wind deflectors off the 850 :)[/QUOTE] What on earth do you want Chav deflectors for... lol ;)
[QUOTE=The Flying Moose;580024]Its not going anywhere mate dont worry about that! What on earth do you want Chav deflectors for... lol ;)[/QUOTE] keep the wind out of his hair lol
[QUOTE=T5frankie;580027]keep the wind out of his hair lol[/QUOTE] Meh well I suppose what with being a Grandad and all in your late thirties hair loss is probably of great concern to you!!! :hidesbehi
[QUOTE=The Flying Moose;580029]Meh well I suppose what with being a Grandad and all in your late thirties hair loss is probably of great concern to you!!! :hidesbehi[/QUOTE]
He's got a special hat to help :)
His face is the same colour as his hat. :hilarious
[QUOTE=The Flying Moose;580029]Meh well I suppose what with being a Grandad and all in your late thirties hair loss is probably of great concern to you!!! :hidesbehi[/QUOTE] i would say mid thirties lol
[QUOTE=stribo;580035]His face is the same colour as his hat. :hilarious[/QUOTE] lol cheers
i'm still waiting to see that naughty photo of smithy you have!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The S60R
The ATR
out and about 2nite
Mine after a bit of a clean.
[QUOTE=LiamT4;581393]Mine after a bit of a clean.
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aint you sold it yet?
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Does this mean you've prooven the cosworth is actually yours? haha
[QUOTE=T5frankie;581399]aint you sold it yet?[/QUOTE] lol Don't be silly, going north devon in it soon, can't wait to take it down there and give it a blast on those roads.
[QUOTE=sartain87;581404]Does this mean you've prooven the cosworth is actually yours? haha[/QUOTE] did you think i was lying ? lol
[QUOTE=T5frankie;581416]did you think i was lying ? lol[/QUOTE] Not me pal, but the masses ;)
[QUOTE=sartain87;581424]Not me pal, but the masses ;)[/QUOTE] people know i say it how it is, no need for bullcrap
[QUOTE=sartain87;581404]Does this mean you've prooven the cosworth is actually yours? haha[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=T5frankie;581429]people know i say it how it is, no need for bullcrap[/QUOTE] We also know it'll be up for sale soon. ;)
[QUOTE=stribo;581447]We also know it'll be up for sale soon. ;)[/QUOTE] no it wont mate, my ultimate aim was to get a cosworth, it will only go if its replaced by a better one
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stick some silver wheels on mate
[quote=t5frankie;581472]stick some silver wheels on mate[/quote] no way..... Its grey or black only
[QUOTE=Rudeyboy18;581479]no way..... Its grey or black only[/QUOTE] lol
[QUOTE=T5frankie;581472]stick some silver wheels on mate[/QUOTE] Stick them on yr 850R lol
Here's mine
Dave, how does that recirculating DV setup sound? I'm guessing somewhere between recirc and atmospheric? or do you get the full PSST-TSSST noise?
I haven't run it on boost properly - it's all rather quiet actually. Least my idle has stopped being quiet so irratic.
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;581548]I haven't run it on boost properly - it's all rather quiet actually. Least my idle has stopped being quiet so irratic.[/QUOTE] I'd be interested to know what it's like when you're running it properly, my brain is already working on a "budget" version ;) Bloody ME7 and it's dislike of venting to atmosphere...
just looks like a stardard c70 very nice dave any mods planned for body or wheels
I've come up with many ideas not all of them good. Some of the ideas rejected so far include - lambo doors, carbon fibre vinyl wrapping the roof & 19" alloys (which may yet happen again). Anyway a Standard C70 sticks its §§§§ in the air.
It still looks like it did when it tried to eat you at the Ace cafe, proper sleeper Dave - you should be proud mate ;)
im glad you rejected teh lambo doors. keep it as is with a nice set of rims and slammed into the ground. not pratical but looks good
What - like lower than the current drop on the eibach springs?
coilovers and drop till 5mm clearance between rubber and arch. looks great. the ride would frustrate me though. im like a old fella and sometimes find the ride on ebiach a bit harsh.
its already harsh enough - coilovers would ruin it.
IMHO your car looks great as it is mate.
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;581780]IMHO your car looks great as it is mate.[/QUOTE] For a hairdressers car you mean :)
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;581556]I've come up with many ideas not all of them good. Some of the ideas rejected so far include - lambo doors, carbon fibre vinyl wrapping the roof & 19" alloys (which may yet happen again). Anyway a Standard C70 sticks its §§§§ in the air.[/QUOTE] I'm relieved that its not got lambo doors lol Just get some bigger wheels. The c70 looks best on 18s and 19s.
[QUOTE=Nealevo;581788]For a hairdressers car you mean :)[/QUOTE] Of course lol
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;581556]I've come up with many ideas not all of them good. Some of the ideas rejected so far include - lambo doors, carbon fibre vinyl wrapping the roof & 19" alloys (which may yet happen again). Anyway a Standard C70 sticks its §§§§ in the air.[/QUOTE] I am contemplating carbon wrap bonnet roof and bootlid!...but it might be because i have had a drink or 3! Tony.
Top tip ... Wait 24 hrs then if its still.sppeals see if up can sfford it.
Here's our cars, not much to see though...
[QUOTE=moleadrian;587576]Here's our cars, not much to see though...
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The things behind the cars are called garages, the cars go into them to save them getting snowed on!!! :-)
[QUOTE=Nealevo;587580]The things behind the cars are called garages, the cars go into them to save them getting snowed on!!! :-)[/QUOTE] only problem that the garages have 3 classic MGs in them and a scruffy Nova
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;581911]Top tip ... Wait 24 hrs then if its still.sppeals see if up can sfford it.[/QUOTE] good grammar Dave
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Jim when I'm back remind me to get you a car cover
[QUOTE=Nealevo;587598]Jim when I'm back remind me to get you a car cover[/QUOTE] Cheers mate will do, stronger one this time weather gets rough round here lol
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That Saffy is looking sweet on those 18" Pegs James :B_thumb:
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Bit of contrast, arid western NSW Aus. Sitting in the red dirt.
Rob
You boys have got some lovely looking motors, woody I love your wheels, flying moose yours is sitting spot on (wish I could drop mine like that). All those saffys are much nicer than mine but it inspires me.
Better late than never.
The are some lovely cars here and bloody fast ones too.and these inspire me to get my 940 done .
Latest shot of mine...
[QUOTE=smithy;589995]The are some lovely cars here and bloody fast ones too.and these inspire me to get my 940 done .[/QUOTE] 2015 is only round the corner smithy, no rush :)
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;581911]Top tip ... Wait 24 hrs then if its still.sppeals see if up can sfford it.[/QUOTE] nah sober not sure its a good idea! Tony.
At work this morning
Quick wash :)
Quick service
Looking well nice Jim... Nice to see you taking the Saffy for a run :B_thumb:
[QUOTE=iancho;590484]Looking well nice Jim... Nice to see you taking the Saffy for a run :B_thumb:[/QUOTE] That's not a run mate it's on my daily commute that's all it does as a daily workhorse but today i treated her to a 3 quid wash, new plugs and oil, total of £56 inclusive of £10 "ramp rent", not bad for a yearly bill, if she's good ill treat her to the same next year :)
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;590541]That's not a run mate it's on my daily commute that's all it does as a daily workhorse but today i treated her to a 3 quid wash, new plugs and oil, total of £56 inclusive of £10 "ramp rent", not bad for a yearly bill, if she's good ill treat her to the same next year :)[/QUOTE] Ahhh i see i thought you didn't use the Saffy much... I never realised that she is out with you everyday. I think you need to cut back on your spending lol :smile:
right ok, I've been avoiding showing you guys any pics simply because the paintwork and odd little things I am 'ashamed' of compared to you guys lol :P
Here she is as of today (not showing you the back as the exhaust isn't clamped properly and is rusty...hopefully fixing that next weekend fingers crossed)
Headlights are 6000k HID's, I'll be replacing with 4300k or 5000k some point as they are a bit blue...
Also the headlight glass is filthy (looks silly next to the brand new indicators lol) and the reflectors on the headlights are just shocking (bought some chrome spray I read someone recommended just to get through MOT, figured I'll have a go, if it's bad/fails mot I'll bloody fork out for some new projectors)
Please please please please if anyone knows of any V70 projector headlights going (or maybe even just some decent standard ones to be fair lol) let me know as these are just dangerous around these country roads even though I know them like the back of my hand...
Anyhoo, figured I might aswell bite the bullet and show you guys mine as is seeing as that's what this thread is for :)
And myne today needing a wash
keep your eye out for some 2003 c70 crystal headlights. They are excellent lights.
[QUOTE=HowHard;591603]right ok, I've been avoiding showing you guys any pics simply because the paintwork and odd little things I am 'ashamed' of compared to you guys lol :P[/QUOTE]
I bet the coachwork isn't as bad as mine, which looks a lot better in the picture than it does close up.....
After a quick clean
That's sex Notts, well nice m8y good job.
[QUOTE=HowHard;591931]That's sex Notts, well nice m8y good job.[/QUOTE] Beleave it or not it hasnt been polished in months lol just a quick bucket of wash n wax lol
[QUOTE=HowHard;591603]right ok, I've been avoiding showing you guys any pics simply because the paintwork and odd little things I am 'ashamed' of compared to you guys lol :P
Here she is as of today (not showing you the back as the exhaust isn't clamped properly and is rusty...hopefully fixing that next weekend fingers crossed)
Headlights are 6000k HID's, I'll be replacing with 4300k or 5000k some point as they are a bit blue...
Also the headlight glass is filthy (looks silly next to the brand new indicators lol) and the reflectors on the headlights are just shocking (bought some chrome spray I read someone recommended just to get through MOT, figured I'll have a go, if it's bad/fails mot I'll bloody fork out for some new projectors)
Please please please please if anyone knows of any V70 projector headlights going (or maybe even just some decent standard ones to be fair lol) let me know as these are just dangerous around these country roads even though I know them like the back of my hand...
Anyhoo, figured I might aswell bite the bullet and show you guys mine as is seeing as that's what this thread is for :)[/QUOTE]
Your car will be Great when you have finished it matey... Mine was the same when i Started 4yrs ago, Slowly with time you will get there. Do what Liam says and try to find some C70 Crystals.... You could of had mine but i just sold them.
I couldn't see anything at night until i put the Crystals in.... Then it was like Driving in Daylight!... Totally Transforms the Car too...
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Beautiful Looking Car mate you should be proud!.... I bet that gets some looks :B_thumb:
[QUOTE=t5 pete;591605]And myne today needing a wash
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Still a Lovely motor Pete.... Love the rear lights they go with the colour somehow and Twin Exhaust looks very nice. There is something about your car that really stands out from the rest, I always enjoy seeing pics of it. :smile:
[QUOTE=iancho;592006]Beautiful Looking Car mate you should be proud!.... I bet that gets some looks :B_thumb:[/QUOTE] Cheers mate theres alot of nigley marks in the paint close up but cleans up well your v70 must be one of the best ive seen paint looks brill like theres a glaze all over it lol
[QUOTE=nottsgreent5;591977]Beleave it or not it hasnt been polished in months lol just a quick bucket of wash n wax lol[/QUOTE] Did u dig a trench to take this picture?lol Next time Im up in Nottingham I`ll look out for that car of yrs
[QUOTE=Kingsford G;592071]Did u dig a trench to take this picture?lol Next time Im up in Nottingham I`ll look out for that car of yrs[/QUOTE] Haha get strange looks off the next door when im takin pics lol pm next time your up this way mate
[QUOTE=nottsgreent5;592081]Haha get strange looks off the next door when im takin pics lol pm next time your up this way mate[/QUOTE] Same here lol when I get out to take pic`s ppl look weird at me,will pm mate next time up there,b nice to hook up.
[QUOTE=nottsgreent5;592081]Haha get strange looks off the next door when im takin pics lol pm next time your up this way mate[/QUOTE] I always think my neighbours will see me as a wierd one when I'm out snapping pictures of the car. The usual comment I get is, "Selling it, are you?". :D
[QUOTE=iancho;592003]Your car will be Great when you have finished it matey... Mine was the same when i Started 4yrs ago, Slowly with time you will get there. Do what Liam says and try to find some C70 Crystals.... You could of had mine but i just sold them. I couldn't see anything at night until i put the Crystals in.... Then it was like Driving in Daylight!... Totally Transforms the Car too... [/QUOTE] Cheers m8y! So 2003 C70 crystal headlights fit? Will try my best to find some then :) Just tonight taken the headlights out washed the glass gave the reflectors a scrubbing and sprayed with some decent chrome spray, it'll do for now. MOT start of next month, possibly will be going off the road for a month while I get couple of bits sorted that will fail the MOT as the Mrs's car week before mine and I know that's going to require some work lol
[QUOTE=HowHard;592138]Cheers m8y! So 2003 C70 crystal headlights fit? Will try my best to find some then :)
Just tonight taken the headlights out washed the glass gave the reflectors a scrubbing and sprayed with some decent chrome spray, it'll do for now. MOT start of next month, possibly will be going off the road for a month while I get couple of bits sorted that will fail the MOT as the Mrs's car week before mine and I know that's going to require some work lol[/QUOTE]
They definatly fit as they have the same front end.
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After a quick clean[/QUOTE]
Love that colour looks a quality 850, just move the bloody horns mate :)
[QUOTE=LiamT4;592145]They definatly fit as they have the same front end.
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Should of kept that car mate it was the cleanest s70r I've ever seen
[QUOTE=smithy;592150]Should of kept that car mate it was the cleanest s70r I've ever seen[/QUOTE] I know i should have kept it, i loved that car and i never see s70r's around, but it was the insurance that was the problem and yes i did try classic insurance, but i was struggling to get both cars for under 2k. shame.
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;592149]Love that colour looks a quality 850, just move the bloody horns mate :)[/QUOTE] All in good time lol
Well I wasn't gonna contribute to this thread as mine looks like an xc70 but what the hell, at least I'll have something to compare it to when it's lowered.
Why is that corsa towing your car backwards?:o Tony.
[QUOTE=danny-R;592269]Well I wasn't gonna contribute to this thread as mine looks like an xc70 but what the hell, at least I'll have something to compare it to when it's lowered.
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If that is indeed eye-lashes I see on that Corsa, you should reverse over the fookin' thing!
Bloody eyelashes on a car!
Nah mate it's a sticker that says built not bought or something like that. I had a joke with him saying it was built and broken :)
[QUOTE=jotter22;592272]Why is that corsa towing your car backwards?:o Tony.[/QUOTE] Tbf I hardly felt like I was towing him at 60mph not much chance of the corsa towing me with a hole in o e of the pistons lol
[QUOTE=danny-R;592269]Well I wasn't gonna contribute to this thread as mine looks like an xc70 but what the hell, at least I'll have something to compare it to when it's lowered.
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The back end does look very high as I often see with these P2 models. Get it lowered like mine with the PFV Lowering kit for <£300...
so, last night I took the headlights out, cleaned the glass and scrubbed the reflectors and then sprayed them with some decent chrome spray.
Here's a pic taken this afternoon of her sitting proudly :)
Now I'm off out on some back roads to see what a difference they've made (was pretty dangerous to drive on roads I know in the dark before...)
[QUOTE=JamesT5;592346]The back end does look very high as I often see with these P2 models. Get it lowered like mine with the PFV Lowering kit for <£300...[/QUOTE] I'm just going to replace the nivomats and fit 40mm springs till I can afford some coilovers
I got Apex springs for mine (will fit yours) for £40 new-ish, the guy fitted them, realised they were wrong and removed them :) I got 2nd hand oe shocks in good nick for a very good price too :) That and some choice powerflex here and there makes the old boat feel like a fiesta in the twisties :)
[QUOTE=M-R-P;592456]I got Apex springs for mine (will fit yours) for £40 new-ish, the guy fitted them, realised they were wrong and removed them :) I got 2nd hand oe shocks in good nick for a very good price too :) That and some choice powerflex here and there makes the old boat feel like a fiesta in the twisties :)[/QUOTE] Your car must have been bad if you think handling like a fiesta is a good thing ;-)
You recon a P2 V70 corners better than a fiesta? ;) They may be fun in a straight line "point-N-squirt" style but a 1.6 ton fwd tourer won't out corner a little box with a wheel at each corner, that weighs as much as a ferret's fart :)
[QUOTE=M-R-P;592501]You recon a P2 V70 corners better than a fiesta? ;) They may be fun in a straight line "point-N-squirt" style but a 1.6 ton fwd tourer won't out corner a little box with a wheel at each corner, that weighs as much as a ferret's fart :)[/QUOTE] Have to agree my P1 V70 is the worst cornering car I've had and this my 3rd estate (others smaller 2 be fair), so I'll be concentrating on handling upgrades first. Engine noise just makes up for everything though.... :)
Strut brace (if it's a P1) is a must, then powerflex the wishbones, if it's a P2 powerflex the strut brace too. then good shocks (don't need to be bilsteins or anything posh, just good quality) decent springs (my Apex springs seem a bit hard but are better over rumble strips and cattle grids than OE ones) Good tyres will make a difference.
[QUOTE=HowHard;592579]Have to agree my P1 V70 is the worst cornering car I've had and this my 3rd estate (others smaller 2 be fair), so I'll be concentrating on handling upgrades first. Engine noise just makes up for everything though.... :)[/QUOTE] my 850r handles very well, but agree t5's are a bit wobbly
[QUOTE=T5frankie;592651]my 850r handles very well, but agree t5's are a bit wobbly[/QUOTE] I thought T5 was the engine, not the car? :haha:
Been out scaring the chavs again have you ;-)
[QUOTE=LiamT4;593261]Been out scaring the chavs again have you ;-)[/QUOTE] At least he is only taking up 1 car space this time! Tony.
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I hate to say it frankie but she is looking good.....
Tony.
[QUOTE=jotter22;593268]I hate to say it frankie but she is looking good..... Tony.[/QUOTE] yeah its MINT pmsl
[QUOTE=LiamT4;593261]Been out scaring the chavs again have you ;-)[/QUOTE]nah chavs are for the slow c70 owners to try and beat only do real cars db`s new m3`s
[QUOTE=WOODY T5;593281]nah chavs are for the slow c70 owners to try and beat only do real cars db`s new m3`s[/QUOTE] :hilarious.....is that why you prefer the le mans start?
No-one can complain it's not between the lines :P
today after the bearing swap
[QUOTE=c70geoff;593357]today after the bearing swap
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Looks a lot cleaner than mine mate, but then mine spends most of it's life on building sites. :(
wait till i finally get those lowering springs on her
Mine looks quite low at the moment, but I want it lower. ;)
same here fella
Starting to feel the benefit of all the extra walking I'm getting from having to park in numpty proof spaces. ..
At the lights....
[QUOTE=Nealevo;594607]At the lights....
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Thanks Neal, that is alot bet than she is set tonight, rear suspension F***ed and misfire/spluter at wot, but what a great day for a 260000 mile car, fastest volvo of the day and her personal best and on her tiny 15g, thanks again and nice to meet you, hope we meet again soon, so I can see your nice R again
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looks better tfrom that side lol
[QUOTE=p fandango;594703]looks better tfrom that side lol[/QUOTE] why whats different about the other side?
[QUOTE=T5frankie;594705]why whats different about the other side?[/QUOTE] the other sides got the black indicator lol
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[QUOTE=p fandango;594721]the other sides got the black indicator lol[/QUOTE]
dunno what you mean lol
Todays job is to sort this mucky car back to gleaming as it was before 10 inches of snow feel on her and stayed there until a few days ago, leaving her in this terrible state [ATTACH=CONFIG]21093[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]21094[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]21095[/ATTACH]
[QUOTE=moleadrian;594768]Todays job is to sort this mucky car back to gleaming as it was before 10 inches of snow feel on her and stayed there until a few days ago, leaving her in this terrible state [ATTACH=CONFIG]21093[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]21094[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]21095[/ATTACH][/QUOTE] Christ you get weird snow where your from our's is white in Kent!... Tony.
[QUOTE=moleadrian;594747] The T5-R is in the garage after 20 runs down the strip and breaking the centre exhaust clamp on a speed bump, on the way home [ATTACH=CONFIG]21090[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]21091[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]21092[/ATTACH][/QUOTE] Bloomin nice garage !
well springs are on and i just want them to settle now
Take her for a blast and take some photos ;)
[QUOTE=jotter22;594770]Christ you get weird snow where your from our's is white in Kent!... Tony.[/QUOTE] It was white until all the soot from the fire got into it, I wash it every 2 weeks normally, whilst see's standing waiting gearbox attention [QUOTE=V70 Graham;594773]Bloomin nice garage ![/QUOTE] I'm quite lucky there the whole place is built for cars first and people second, and a nice big pit to make life easier
[QUOTE=moleadrian;594853]It was white until all the soot from the fire got into it, I wash it every 2 weeks normally, whilst see's standing waiting gearbox attention I'm quite lucky there the whole place is built for cars first and people second, and a nice big pit to make life easier[/QUOTE] So when you going to do a manual conversion then and you have a lovely garage to do it in to nice .
[QUOTE=smithy;594854]So when you going to do a manual conversion then and you have a lovely garage to do it in to nice .[/QUOTE] Its on the cards, but the owner (her in doors) wants to keep it orginal. I fancy a six speed d5 box myself
me and my parking sorry (jotter22) lol
Dean you really got to stop dumping your motor in the middle of the road :)
Lol before i scrolled to the bottom i thought £u*k me he's done it again....:hilarious Tony.
well they are on just waiting for them to settle
i cant see much diff yet :(
Looks better mate. Sits just right. some 18" wheels would set it off nicely.
[QUOTE=moleadrian;594747]Well Amelia got a quick wash and popped here summer wheels and tyres back on
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The T5-R is in the garage after 20 runs down the strip and breaking the centre exhaust clamp on a speed bump, on the way home
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Wow, that house looks amazing! Nice retreat indeed... secret millionaire??? ;)
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me and my parking sorry (jotter22) lol[/QUOTE]
Looking well Dean... goes very well too!!!
Is that the motor that turns all red lights green?
[QUOTE=The Flying Moose;595061]Wow, that house looks amazing! Nice retreat indeed... secret millionaire??? ;) I wish, I could then afford to finish the inside of the house then and render the outside, keep the mrs's happy and retreat to the garage to complete the various projects I have gathering dust. There are not many people that keep an MGB GT on a shelf in there garage....lol
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That#s a pleasant backside! :)
Not even in a proper space!
My facebook rumour haha. I have had a few bites and my mate wont stop txing me about it.
Its not even a face lift r thats pulling it but its fooled a few people.
See u on a track soon?
finally shes dropped a little and for that i gave her a clean
You actually cleaned it or just left it outside in the rain because that does not count! Looking good though Geoff Tony.
Car looks better a bit lower Geoff, looks a nice straight car you have there.
cheers guys looking into coilovers now as i want her a tad lower and some 5mm spacers for the front and 10mm for the back
Got my car back, so I took it work today for a running in blast.
Very nice Neal, that is one shiny car, you must be pleased.....running well ?
must say that is a good looking car you got there fella
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;599995]Very nice Neal, that is one shiny car, you must be pleased.....running well ?[/QUOTE] Cheers Graham, Fingers crossed its running well, only done 50 miles so still scared of breaking it, going in for correct mapping soon
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[QUOTE=Nealevo;599994]Got my car back, so I took it work today for a running in blast.
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Absolutely beautiful, lovely job you've done there, Sir
What on earth is going on this morning , I had to scrape ice off the car ! - somebody tell the weather it's the 1st of May ................... [ATTACH=CONFIG]21313[/ATTACH]
Just got myself a New Camara with 16mp so i thought I'd try it out...
It's much sharper than my old one :D
She's looking very nice mate^^^
Good colour tone to the new camera mate. Car looks like it needs some more carbon on it tho... Let me help you with that...;)
[QUOTE=M-R-P;602173]Good colour tone to the new camera mate. Car looks like it needs some more carbon on it tho... Let me help you with that...;)[/QUOTE] Lol... I cannot wait mate... this will be the finishing touch to the outside of the Car, I'm really excited to see the end result :smile:
Very nice Frankie, almost (but not quite) as good as mine.....
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Great pic Pete, your front end looks really low with the Splitter.... Is your car Lowered?
got a good shine on there pete , hopefully if things go to plan il get mine shining this weekend ? depends on work / wife n weather
[QUOTE=iancho;602295]Great pic Pete, your front end looks really low with the Splitter.... Is your car Lowered?[/QUOTE] Hello bud yeah i have 35mm springs on myne
[QUOTE=copie22;602544]got a good shine on there pete , hopefully if things go to plan il get mine shining this weekend ? depends on work / wife n weather[/QUOTE] Cheers buddy that was the first attempt with the new machine polisher the finish the machining does a fantastic job
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;580031]He's got a special hat to help :)
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Christ its Graham Nortons Stunt Man ;-)
[QUOTE=Haizum74;602579]Christ its Graham Nortons Stunt Man ;-)[/QUOTE] who the §§§§ is that? lol
[QUOTE=T5frankie;602627]who the §§§§ is that? lol[/QUOTE] No idea, I was on my way to hangover heaven
back to the thread
got round to giving my d5 a good clean and polish this afternoon , the phone took on my phone and don`t give the car justist[ATTACH=CONFIG]21330[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]21331[/ATTACH]
long time ago
After a quick clean
Lovely Shine Mate ^^^^^ :B_thumb:
[QUOTE=iancho;603321]Lovely Shine Mate ^^^^^ :B_thumb:[/QUOTE] Cheers buddie
[QUOTE=nottsgreent5;603323]Cheers buddie[/QUOTE] Your Motor always looks Mean and Nasty bud.... I hope to see it up close one day :smile:
1 day ill get to one of the meets lol not many members round my parts lol
[QUOTE=nottsgreent5;603328]1 day ill get to one of the meets lol not many members round my parts lol[/QUOTE] I know the feeling, lol. I might as well live in the outer hebredies....
[QUOTE=nottsgreent5;603328]1 day ill get to one of the meets lol not many members round my parts lol[/QUOTE] Come to York at end of month it's only up the road
[QUOTE=Tomcat;603333]I know the feeling, lol. I might as well live in the outer hebredies....[/QUOTE] And no excuses from u tc its about time you came to york amd can camp in the v70
[QUOTE=Tomcat;603333]I know the feeling, lol. I might as well live in the outer hebredies....[/QUOTE] You do live in the middle of nowhere lol
[QUOTE=Nealevo;603346]Come to York at end of month it's only up the road[/QUOTE] JUggling 4 kids and the missus working daft shifts can be awkward when and where is the york meet lol
Car looks lovely nottsgreent5 and of course it's in a fabulous colour ;)
Must be the best colour for an 850 lol
[QUOTE=nottsgreent5;603455]Must be the best colour for an 850 lol[/QUOTE] Yeah must be! lol
How mine has set for what feels like an age. Came to put pressure in the tyres only to find the tacky aluminium valve covers have seized on. Still no sign of an exhaust from jetex & demon Tweeks are no use. Not a happy biff at the moment tbh. As you can see she got washed & polished a few weeks back ready to hit the road.
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How mine has set for what feels like an age. Came to put pressure in the tyres only to find the tacky aluminium valve covers have seized on. Still no sign of an exhaust from jetex & demon Tweeks are no use. Not a happy biff at the moment tbh. As you can see she got washed & polished a few weeks back ready to hit the road.[/QUOTE]
Looking good there biff, look forward to seeing it. Sorry to hear of your exhaust woes, I got my Jetex exhaust form partsforvolvo online excellent service, 48hr delivery if my memory serves me right
[QUOTE=moleadrian;604027]Looking good there biff, look forward to seeing it. Sorry to hear of your exhaust woes, I got my Jetex exhaust form partsforvolvo online excellent service, 48hr delivery if my memory serves me right[/QUOTE] Thanks mate, I am trying, just want the old girl mobile so I can detail her properly. I used demon Tweeks as I got good discount on parts through a mate who works there & as its only 5 mins down the road. As it is my mate broke his leg playing football, I'm £370 lighter & no sign of an exhaust to quite n things down. If you don't mind me asking how does yours sound? Do you have a cat on it? If I had a 2wd r I'd of had an exhaust weeks ago. Oh wait my awd is 2wd. Lol
[QUOTE=Biff;604028]Thanks mate, I am trying, just want the old girl mobile so I can detail her properly. I used demon Tweeks as I got good discount on parts through a mate who works there & as its only 5 mins down the road. As it is my mate broke his leg playing football, I'm £370 lighter & no sign of an exhaust to quite n things down. If you don't mind me asking how does yours sound? Do you have a cat on it? If I had a 2wd r I'd of had an exhaust weeks ago. Oh wait my awd is 2wd. Lol[/QUOTE] not sure I can describe the sound, but it's not as quiet as standard and not to loud when foot is planted, doesn't drone on runs and burbles nicely on tick over, had it 4-5 years now, exhaust clamps have rotted away but the system is still good, as for cat, it did have one, until it collapsed and blocked the down-pipe, so I took it off and knocked the matrix out with a long bar and refitted it, money well spent, as the system seems to be lasting well
[QUOTE=moleadrian;604257]not sure I can describe the sound, but it's not as quiet as standard and not to loud when foot is planted, doesn't drone on runs and burbles nicely on tick over, had it 4-5 years now, exhaust clamps have rotted away but the system is still good, as for cat, it did have one, until it collapsed and blocked the down-pipe, so I took it off and knocked the matrix out with a long bar and refitted it, money well spent, as the system seems to be lasting well[/QUOTE] That's exactly what I wanted to hear thanks mate. Hoping Jetex & Tweeks pull they're finger out now.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]21539[/ATTACH] my black 2.5tdi sitting with the girlfriends polo...cant believe she has bigger wheels than me! gutted :(
[ATTACH=CONFIG]21540[/ATTACH] sorry about the size and quality
This was a quick shot of the V50 on special duties on Wednesday afternoon
few snaps of mine with new wheels fitted, its crying out for a good detail.
It would be wrong of me not to add this pic...
Mine and ShrekBlackR's cars looking sweeeet!
[QUOTE=M-R-P;614029]It would be wrong of me not to add this pic...
Mine and ShrekBlackR's cars looking sweeeet![/QUOTE]
love this pic :D would be better if you photo shopped the parking sign out though ;)
[QUOTE=theflyingbrick;614153]love this pic :D would be better if you photo shopped the parking sign out though ;)[/QUOTE] Good idea, I'll have a go later:)
Parked outside the house for the first time in 6 months.
Covered in sand after a day at the beach. My car gets used as intended & is very much work in progress.
As she sits tonight... The bullion...
Work place volvo mini meet lol
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[/QUOTE]so many rides to set lol, the R is looking very red and nice and shiny
[QUOTE=MoleT5-R;618955]so many rides to set lol, the R is looking very red and nice and shiny[/QUOTE] i haven't driven it since york and i wont for at least another week lol, just sitting there looking pretty
Quick clay barring nice n shiney lol
Mine has gone from this http://s573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/longdogger/?action=view¤t=20130215_152749_zpsffb920ab.jpg To this http://s573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/longdogger/?action=view¤t=20130624_152730_zpsdbafa7b0.jpg http://s573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/longdogger/?action=view¤t=20130624_152741_zpsf6468659.jpg Wish I'd measured it before and after. Will take some better pics tomorrow after I've machine polished it
[QUOTE=danny-R;619589]Mine has gone from this http://s573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/longdogger/?action=view¤t=20130215_152749_zpsffb920ab.jpg To this http://s573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/longdogger/?action=view¤t=20130624_152730_zpsdbafa7b0.jpg http://s573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/longdogger/?action=view¤t=20130624_152741_zpsf6468659.jpg Wish I'd measured it before and after. Will take some better pics tomorrow after I've machine polished it[/QUOTE] That looks loads better mate. Doesn't look explod at all now.
Cheers. ITs transformed the look and handling loads
Yeah looks like its coming together mate
Looks loads better Danny one less 4x4 volvo
Cheers guys. I'm only an exhaust and remap away from being a happy chappy
[QUOTE=danny-R;619614]Cheers. ITs transformed the look and handling loads[/QUOTE] I can't wait to do mine.
[QUOTE=danny-R;619614]Cheers. ITs transformed the look and handling loads[/QUOTE] Is there anything you want to tell us about the massive §§§§ video adjacent to your Volvo pics?
Haha I forgot about that. It was a friend of mine who fell asleep at a party so we attacked him with a huge dildo covered in vaseline, i found it on an old phone so thought i'd share it on FB. safe to say he wasn't amused. fwiw it was lofty that a few people met at york ;0)
There's no bloody way I'm ever getting drunk with you!
You never know mate, you might like it ;) haha Mods feel free to delete the video if you wish ;p
Some taken of mine around 7.30am a few days ago.......
[QUOTE=JamesT5;621390]Some taken of mine around 7.30am a few days ago.......
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shame you cant get the wheels done james, as the paint looks cracking
[QUOTE=T5frankie;621392]shame you cant get the wheels done james, as the paint looks cracking[/QUOTE] Looks smart doesnt it, Well done mate
[QUOTE=T5frankie;621392]shame you cant get the wheels done james, as the paint looks cracking[/QUOTE] It's on my 'to do' list but at £300 for a refurb on the wheels and a Gearbox rapidly failing, unfortunately the wheels will have to wait. It is frustrating though as they do let the exterior of the car down massively.
[QUOTE=JamesT5;621569]It's on my 'to do' list but at £300 for a refurb on the wheels.....[/QUOTE] Having the Golf's wheels refurbed this week, will post some before and after pic's.....gonna be a whole lot less than £300 though.
[QUOTE=JamesT5;621569]It's on my 'to do' list but at £300 for a refurb on the wheels and a Gearbox rapidly failing, unfortunately the wheels will have to wait. It is frustrating though as they do let the exterior of the car down massively.[/QUOTE] dont waste the money! put some nice wheels on it you tart! ;)
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;621576]Having the Golf's wheels refurbed this week, will post some before and after pic's.....gonna be a whole lot less than £300 though.[/QUOTE] That's the price around these parts, plus I want a proper job doing on them and I don't know anyone 'in the trade' who will do it at cost.
[QUOTE=JamesT5;621588]That's the price around these parts, plus I want a proper job doing on them and I don't know anyone 'in the trade' who will do it at cost.[/QUOTE] http://www.citypowdercoating.co.uk/
[QUOTE=T5RatherAmusin;621590]http://www.citypowdercoating.co.uk/[/QUOTE] £20 a wheel!??? Yikes, that's cheap even with my Petrol to drive to Brum. I'll give them call on Wednesday..... thanks for the link!
If the wheels have corrosion on them, then they will cost a bit more than usual to get sorted properly.
[QUOTE=T5RatherAmusin;621590]http://www.citypowdercoating.co.uk/[/QUOTE] Just wired them an e-mail.
[QUOTE=LiamT4;621597]If the wheels have corrosion on them, then they will cost a bit more than usual to get sorted properly.[/QUOTE] This company offer a shot blast included in the £20 refurb price. I think the shot blasting process should get rid of all the corrosion and is the best thing for doing that short of sending my wheel in low orbit around the sun. :D
[QUOTE=JamesT5;621390]Some taken of mine around 7.30am a few days ago.......
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looking nice there James, we should get you to a Mid-Wales / Shropshire meet soon , we could even move it closer to you if that helps. Where in Mid-Wales are you? as we will try to accommodate you if you want to to make it to area meets
[QUOTE=JamesT5;621594]£20 a wheel!??? Yikes, that's cheap even with my Petrol to drive to Brum. I'll give them call on Wednesday..... thanks for the link![/QUOTE] Looking at their site it's an extra £10 (per wheel) if you have tyres on the rims.
[QUOTE=JamesT5;621608]This company offer a shot blast included in the £20 refurb price. I think the shot blasting process should get rid of all the corrosion and is the best thing for doing that short of sending my wheel in low orbit around the sun. :D[/QUOTE] If the wheel has bad corrosion then shot blasting won't remove it all, they may need dipping (sometimes called acid dipping, but it don't think its actually an acid that used as that would eat the wheel).
[QUOTE=MoleT5-R;621666]looking nice there James, we should get you to a Mid-Wales / Shropshire meet soon , we could even move it closer to you if that helps. Where in Mid-Wales are you? as we will try to accommodate you if you want to to make it to area meets[/QUOTE] I'm actually nearer South Wales than Mid-Wales but where I am is classed as Mid-Wales near the Brecon Beacons. Ludlow would be a reasonable distance to travel for a meet.
[QUOTE=LiamT4;621785]If the wheel has bad corrosion then shot blasting won't remove it all, they may need dipping (sometimes called acid dipping, but it don't think its actually an acid that used as that would eat the wheel).[/QUOTE] if i was paying for a professional finished id always expect it to be striped using acid or bead blasting. i paid £180 to get mine blasted and powder coated and 4 tyres fitted and balanced.
Just had mine done, £30 a corner, inc tyre off, wheel dipped and de buckled painted any colour, tyre refit valve and balanced.
Just washed her - few pics on the driveway. I cleaned the inside of the bonnet too. [ATTACH=CONFIG]21839[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]21840[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]21841[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]21842[/ATTACH] I'd actually like to get some proper time to do the paintwork up to a proper level - These days it seems all I do is wash & dry it. Still have some un-opened megs ultimate compound I wanna try out with the rotary. Chance would be a fine thing.
Very nice Dave :)
I do often wonder if anyone thinks my car is any good.
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;622246]I do often wonder if anyone thinks my car is any good.[/QUOTE] You're just being daft now mate. She's a cracking motor, I can say that from first hand experience. When all the mods are set up fully, she'll be a beast ;)
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;622246]I do often wonder if anyone thinks my car is any good.[/QUOTE] pooh! as if you need to ask !!!!, we all love your C70 it's the business and I've not had a ride with the new mods and I am looking forward to sample the delights of your C70 and moosive turbo, going on line now to order new Kelvin Clean under skid's and yes wd your silver thing is much loved on here, probably alot more than the red 7 series, carry on the quest sir wobbly we would all like you to succeed
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;622246]I do often wonder if anyone thinks my car is any good.[/QUOTE] I like it, although I like 460's and 480's also so what do I know
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;622246]I do often wonder if anyone thinks my car is any good.[/QUOTE] I'm not the c70s biggest fan, but your car changed my opinion on them a lot when i first saw it. You have put a lot of hard work into it and that shows. Personally i'd put some 18s on and an "R" bumper, but thats all.
what have you done with those 19's Dave? thats what made your car stand out for me
[QUOTE=T5frankie;622407]what have you done with those 19's Dave? thats what made your car stand out for me[/QUOTE] they were stolen
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;622246]I do often wonder if anyone thinks my car is any good.[/QUOTE] Doh....Dave your car is probably the nicest C70's in the country, tasteful yet oh sooooo powerful.
[QUOTE=claymore;622410]they were stolen[/QUOTE] i know but he bought some back didnt he? off mark?
I fell in love with Betsy when i saw her Dave... Beauty and Power... Plus a fearless driver... Great memories from the Evo Triangle Gang :smile:
[QUOTE=iancho;622427]I fell in love with Betsy when i saw her Dave... Beauty and Power... Plus a fearless driver... Great memories from the Evo Triangle Gang :smile:[/QUOTE] How's the not smoking coming on?
stunning car Dave and wish mine was half the car yours looks and goes like
[QUOTE=T5frankie;622416]i know but he bought some back didnt he? off mark?[/QUOTE] Yeah I kinda sold them on. Change of heart. I will probably get some new big rims at some point.
A couple of shots from the other day, whilst they were clean [ATTACH=CONFIG]21852[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]21854[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]21855[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]21856[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]21857[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]21858[/ATTACH] And a before and after some spirited driving around the local cornfield [ATTACH=CONFIG]21859[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]21860[/ATTACH]
liking the wheels mate
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;622507]How's the not smoking coming on?[/QUOTE] Sorry for the late reply Dave, I've been offline for a few days and just catching up... I started again in Bulgaria, really annoyed with myself... will hopefully be trying again in August. Adrian your car is looking stunning matey... some really nice pics
[QUOTE=iancho;623377]Sorry for the late reply Dave, I've been offline for a few days and just catching up... I started again in Bulgaria, really annoyed with myself... will hopefully be trying again in August. [/QUOTE] Sad to hear. I am no longer able to offer you the 2nd driver's seat at Oulton Park in November - sorry mate but that's what we agreed.
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;623389]Sad to hear. I am no longer able to offer you the 2nd driver's seat at Oulton Park in November - sorry mate but that's what we agreed.[/QUOTE] Totally understand mate... I have thought about it many times Dave, i should of been stronger... that was the agreement. :smile:
As I said at the time it is not about will power - it's about belief. It's not that you're not strong in fact the more you resist the more it will persist. I highly recommend you look at that course. Giving up is easy & enjoyable, it really just depends on how you go about it.
Thanks for the support Dave, I will have another look
[QUOTE=T5frankie;623016]liking the wheels mate[/QUOTE] Had those off colin, they where on Jayneybabes car last year and while it's tucked away it seems silly to buy new tyres when these are just sitting about. What do you think of the brake disc's where a brighter red , but cooled a bit whilst hunting for the camera [QUOTE=iancho;623377]Sorry for the late reply Dave, I've been offline for a few days and just catching up... I started again in Bulgaria, really annoyed with myself... will hopefully be trying again in August. Adrian your car is looking stunning matey... some really nice pics[/QUOTE] well thanks for that, I'm trying to tidy it up a bit, but it's more of a racer than a looker, we'll keep the V70R as the looker. Sorry to hear about the fags, though you where well on your way to quitting. [QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;623389]Sad to hear. I am no longer able to offer you the 2nd driver's seat at Oulton Park in November - sorry mate but that's what we agreed.[/QUOTE] could I have his seat, I've not smoked again since I quit, ok that was at least 15 or more years ago, but I still need the encouragement (lol)
Lol Adrian... i thought they were off your V70R from last year, i'm surprised they still had rubber on them after the way you drove around the triangle!
Here's mine after ive put a hose over it, been on trickle charge for 4 months and this is the first time it's seen daylight in 9 months, hasnt turned a wheel. Started on the button and the brakes wernt even seized :)
Very nice. What's the spec on that? The massive brakes make me think it has big power
[QUOTE=iancho;623438]Lol Adrian... i thought they were off your V70R from last year, i'm surprised they still had rubber on them after the way you drove around the triangle![/QUOTE] I was nursing a dodgy 5 speed auto that day, but she could still get along nicely, next year the V70R AWD will be back and hopefully better than ever
martin that looks awsome! any more pictures or info on it them brakes and wheels are tasty!
[QUOTE=Martin-t5r;623445]Here's mine after ive put a hose over it, been on trickle charge for 4 months and this is the first time it's seen daylight in 9 months, hasnt turned a wheel. Started on the button and the brakes wernt even seized :)
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That's awesome! Those brakes are massive! Big fan.
Here are two of ours today (the V50 was out to work), the T5-R had a wash and the V70R was enjoying a few hours of daylight before before returning to the darkness of the garage [ATTACH=CONFIG]21907[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]21908[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]21909[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]21910[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]21911[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]21912[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]21913[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]21914[/ATTACH]
simple answer - in pieces. :cry:
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;625248]simple answer - in pieces. :cry:[/QUOTE] but it will go again, just totally frustrating when you have teething troubles like this, with a quality build like yours Dave
[ATTACH=CONFIG]21915[/ATTACH] My R sitting on my drive at home at sunset after a day of fun and hard driving
[ATTACH=CONFIG]21916[/ATTACH] My R sitting in the sunset on my drive at home after a nice day of enjoyable driving
[QUOTE=Slrmoco;625296][ATTACH=CONFIG]21916[/ATTACH] My R sitting in the sunset on my drive at home after a nice day of enjoyable driving[/QUOTE] Its amazing what the rite colour does for a car. I really would want to buy this car if I didn't replace so much on mine, it would be a big gamble and I would maybe have to start all over again.
Thanks for the comments :) brakes are Porsche up front with s60r discs Carbotech pads, s60r rear Brembo calipers with s60r discs. Spec is fairly mediocre, it's actually running an fettled 18t, forged engine with oversize pistons, Quaife diff, coil overs, ipd arb's, carbon fibre bucket seats, stripped, lightened where possible. Wasn't out for big power, wanted it to be balanced and more Focussed on handling :)
[QUOTE=volvokid;625318]Its amazing what the rite colour does for a car. I really would want to buy this car if I didn't replace so much on mine, it would be a big gamble and I would maybe have to start all over again.[/QUOTE] Absolutely right matey,just falling in love every day with it and I get shivers everytime I drive it. The metallic soft Nordkap leather is to die for best colour combo ever for that car I think
[QUOTE=Slrmoco;625333]Absolutely right matey,just falling in love every day with it and I get shivers everytime I drive it. The metallic soft Nordkap leather is to die for best colour combo ever for that car I think[/QUOTE] Same colour as mine, its a fantastic colour for leather. Ive never had leather with a metallic flake in it before, and its proper leather unlike that rubbish leather coating you get usually that feels like plastic.
Yea was gobsmacked when I first saw it,and after cleaning and feeding it the flakes came alive ,Best thing as well is the 07 last facelift with the indicators in the mirrors makes it even tastier
are you still running yours on 0W30 Full?
I think so I just phone up volvo and get whats supposed to be in it, bad I know but least I know its the rite stuff I get.
[QUOTE=Slrmoco;625336]Yea was gobsmacked when I first saw it,and after cleaning and feeding it the flakes came alive ,Best thing as well is the 07 last facelift with the indicators in the mirrors makes it even tastier[/QUOTE] Yeah thats the only difference with your one and the fact you have passenger electric seats.. I was looking for a S60R for a long time in that colour but with higher spec but the only ones that ever came for sale where autos with cream leather. Thats why I ended up with my C70 at the time.
Yes got the upgrade list from Volvo Passenger electric,Hu850 300w and Pegs graphite 18" looks like the upgrade up and above the R-line awesome spec,Went to Rybrook Volvo yesterday and she was treated to 5/30 Castrol Edge Full on the last 2 services so I got the same for tomorrow service and treating her to 2 front bottom arms Volvo genuine of course and 2 drop links,just slight play in them,and after she s ready for a 12 months mot with no advisories
[QUOTE=Slrmoco;625353]Yes got the upgrade list from Volvo Passenger electric,Hu850 300w and Pegs graphite 18" looks like the upgrade up and above the R-line awesome spec,Went to Rybrook Volvo yesterday and she was treated to 5/30 Castrol Edge Full on the last 2 services so I got the same for tomorrow service and treating her to 2 front bottom arms Volvo genuine of course and 2 drop links,just slight play in them,and after she s ready for a 12 months mot with no advisories[/QUOTE] Mine was just serviced last month luckily they found nothing at all this year so I was happy with that. Has the car ever had any new shocks, clutch or angle gear? I would have expected its had 2 out of the 3 changed at some point with its milage. .
[QUOTE=Slrmoco;625353]Yes got the upgrade list from Volvo Passenger electric,Hu850 300w and Pegs graphite 18" looks like the upgrade up and above the R-line awesome spec,Went to Rybrook Volvo yesterday and she was treated to 5/30 Castrol Edge Full on the last 2 services so I got the same for tomorrow service and treating her to 2 front bottom arms Volvo genuine of course and 2 drop links,just slight play in them,and after she s ready for a 12 months mot with no advisories[/QUOTE] 5w 30 is way to thin for the older engines, i am gonna use a 5w50 next oil change, 10w 40 at the minute
[QUOTE=T5frankie;625363]5w 30 is way to thin for the older engines, i am gonna use a 5w50 next oil change, 10w 40 at the minute[/QUOTE] 0w30 is what Volvo recommends on the R with a big sticker under the bonnet,was surprised it's probably for Sweden -30 weatherlol
[QUOTE=Slrmoco;625365]0w30 is what Volvo recommends on the R with a big sticker under the bonnet,was surprised it's probably for Sweden -30 weatherlol[/QUOTE] you have the newer r, 30 is not good enough protecton when hot
[QUOTE=T5frankie;625363]5w 30 is way to thin for the older engines, i am gonna use a 5w50 next oil change, 10w 40 at the minute[/QUOTE] Im not going to start quoting oil thickness because I never remember it but last time I ordered oil from FRF for the V40 they recommended I changed the grade due to its millage, but then they spoke to there mechanics and they said as long as you have always stuck to the correct service schedule and have used the correct oil, they wouldn't worry about changing the grade.
[QUOTE=volvokid;625362]Mine was just serviced last month luckily they found nothing at all this year so I was happy with that. Has the car ever had any new shocks, clutch or angle gear? I would have expected its had 2 out of the 3 changed at some point with its milage. .[/QUOTE] To be honest it drives and feels like 50K,most of it's miles was done in the first 2 years and looks like it was pure motorway,so all them components not worked as hard,I d probably will have to do full invoices research with Mill Volvos,Had it on the ramp and all A1 as well,Very very tight bus well cared for I think from previous owners,The 4 new Miichelin Pilot sport3 fitted by the previous owner always a good sign,not like the black 05 last week on the auto trader with Marangoni tyres pmsl
[QUOTE=volvokid;625368]Im not going to start quoting oil thickness because I never remember it but last time I ordered oil from FRF for the V40 they recommended I changed the grade due to its millage, but then they spoke to there mechanics and they said as long as you have always stuck to the correct service schedule and have used the correct oil, they wouldn't worry about changing the grade.[/QUOTE] when the top end rattles after hard driving then the oil is too thin when hot
[QUOTE=Slrmoco;625369]To be honest it drives and feels like 50K,most of it's miles was done in the first 2 years and looks like it was pure motorway,so all them components not worked as hard,I d probably have to do full invoices research with Mill Volvos,Had it on the ramp and all A1 as well,Very very tight bus well cared for I think from previous owners,The 4 new Miichelin Pilot sport3 fitted by the previous owner always a good sign,not like the black 05 last week on the auto trader with Marangoni tyres pmsl[/QUOTE] Lol I thought the same about mine buddy I have every receipt for my car its only had one owner and no expense spared plus its all motorway millage but ive had the expensive parts fail on mine. Im still running on pzeros that's the ones that it came new with. I would say a lot of this is bad luck but to be honest its not. Its an R and these are parts that will fail on everyone, they are wear and tear parts just expensive ones lol. Thats why I couldn't start again.
[QUOTE=T5frankie;625371]when the top end rattles after hard driving then the oil is too thin when hot[/QUOTE] Ive never had that frankie. Or I would be questioning it lol
yes I know what you mean but that's life with every car,we need to remember that car was nearly the best part of £40k brand new with all outstanding technology so them parts prices are related ,Bottom arms on the good side are only £5 more than the standard car one,Cost me £74 plus vat each at my Volvo traders club price not bad,and drop links £41 each,I normally put cheaper after market drop links on my Volvo for about £12 each but this one needs treating with respect. Shocks are about £500 each at Volvo is that right?
[QUOTE=Slrmoco;625378]yes I know what you mean but that's life with every car,we need to remember that car was nearly the best part of £40k brand new with all outstanding technology so them parts prices are related ,Bottom arms on the good side are only £5 more than the standard car one,Cost me £74 plus vat each at my Volvo traders club price not bad,and drop links £41 each,I normally put cheaper after market drop links on my Volvo for about £12 each but this one needs treating with respect. Shocks are about £500 each at Volvo is that right?[/QUOTE] I only ever fit volvo parts but mugs or people that are not aware will pay 500 for the shocks. Monroe supply volvo with the shocks and they can be had at half the price. There are a couple ways you can save money with them. Ford and land rover use some of the volvo parts (stamped volvo) and are cheaper too lol.
Yes and sometime is the opposite way round,Had to regenerate and DPf pig fat fluid on a Focus 2.0TDCI convertible last week and got the Volvo kit half price compare to Ford lol I might be the lucky one with that 07 R being the very last of the production line and the boys at the assembly have put the best of the best parts and attention on it ha ha
[QUOTE=Slrmoco;625382]Yes and sometime is the opposite way round,Had to regenerate and DPf pig fat fluid on a Focus 2.0TDCI convertible last week and got the Volvo kit half price compare to Ford lol I might be the lucky one with that 07 R being the very last of the production line and the boys at the assembly have put the best of the best parts and attention on it ha ha[/QUOTE] haha you never know, it will have the latest angle gear on it though :)
Speak to you soon Volvokid just going to fire the beast up and go out in it for a Sunday afternoon ride in the sun and get some street credit attention and leave few boyracers in my rear view mirror ha ha
Just been though the thread and realised I hadn't added anything:
Judgemobile in hibernation...
V40 just repaired..(oil is from VAG!)
V70 before I sold it to Wookie.
Frankie owned this!!!
[QUOTE=Nealevo;626645]Frankie owned this!!!
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didnt realised i do that sort of thing!!
The sweed with her new bling...
Who says I can't off road?
[QUOTE=T5frankie;628408]Who says I can't off road?
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Is that where you left it when it got stuck? :lol:
[QUOTE=stribo;628415]Is that where you left it when it got stuck? :lol:[/QUOTE] :hilarious
Removing chewing gum from the Pavement at my mum's house in Shropshire last week...
[QUOTE=iancho;628490]Removing chewing gum from the Pavement at my mum's house in Shropshire last week...
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Stunningly crisp and clean as per usual , very nice ;)
[QUOTE=iancho;628490]Removing chewing gum from the Pavement at my mum's house in Shropshire last week...
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That is a lovely car mate you should be proud mate
[QUOTE=stribo;628415]Is that where you left it when it got stuck? :lol:[/QUOTE] at least it wont get stuck on a kerb like an r can
Cheers lads ^^^ :smile:
[QUOTE=iancho;628531]Cheers lads ^^^ :smile:[/QUOTE] once youve done the wheels or sold them to me lol
[ATTACH=CONFIG]22060[/ATTACH] mmmm........ carbon fibre detailing
[QUOTE=T5frankie;628532]once youve done the wheels or sold them to me lol[/QUOTE] Lol... I always sense you in the background whenever I think about them... They are actually being refurbished at the mo... I have changed my mind soooooooo many times about the colour it's unbelievable. Maybe I ought to start a thread to see what everyone could come up with as I've now decided on a Vauxhaul Silver.... Martin was going to do them for me but the Guy that Sprays my car offered (sorry Martin) 1 minute up the road from me and he has 1000's of colours to choose from.
[QUOTE=T5frankie;628408]Who says I can't off road?
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Oh come on, I've used BT on rougher stuff than that lol
[QUOTE=partsforvolvos.com;628535][ATTACH=CONFIG]22060[/ATTACH][/QUOTE] Brilliant Jamie! lol
i just had to do it.
[QUOTE=T5frankie;628512]at least it wont get stuck on a kerb like an r can[/QUOTE] You're supposed to be driving on the road, not the pavement. :P
[QUOTE=iancho;628536]Lol... I always sense you in the background whenever I think about them... They are actually being refurbished at the mo... I have changed my mind soooooooo many times about the colour it's unbelievable. Maybe I ought to start a thread to see what everyone could come up with as I've now decided on a Vauxhaul Silver.... Martin was going to do them for me but the Guy that Sprays my car offered (sorry Martin) 1 minute up the road from me and he has 1000's of colours to choose from.[/QUOTE] How come you never went for a dark shade?
[QUOTE=volvokid;628568]How come you never went for a dark shade?[/QUOTE] exactly he has dark windows, black bits all over his car and he wants them silver, wont look right imo
[QUOTE=volvokid;628568]How come you never went for a dark shade?[/QUOTE] Because I am so used to the brighter alloys that are on now, when I put the 19's on I couldn't get used to the darker colour...
today at DT's
Here's one I'm particularly proud of:
My 850 vs a V70 2.5L
Some old photos:
well i've finally put them on and got some before settled and after settled pics and i think i made the right choice with these wheels
I think your right, those wheels definitely suit the car.
Car is looking very nice Geoff
Looking fit that Geoff!
You Welsh chav :) where you been mate?
Cheers guys Been back working my welsh ass off James and we all got a little chav in us
Thought I would contribute to the thread and post not just my current Volvo but all my old ones too.....
My first one which I owned in Nov 2007...
My second one which I owned Summer 2008...
My third one which I owned early 2010...
My fourth one which I owned summer 2010...
My fifth and current one which you all know...
Two lovely looking Volvo's... Those white wheels really do suit the car :) Mental looking Volvo Notts, I love it! :B_thumb:
[QUOTE=iancho;634814]Two lovely looking Volvo's... Those white wheels really do suit the car :) Mental looking Volvo Notts, I love it! :B_thumb:[/QUOTE] Cheers buddy
[QUOTE=iancho;634814]Two lovely looking Volvo's... Those white wheels really do suit the car :) Mental looking Volvo Notts, I love it! :B_thumb:[/QUOTE] thank you iancho, i'm really happy with it i'm glad i went with white it gets compliments all the time even my 86 year old boss likes it :D i cant help thinkin it needs something on the front bumper but i dont absolutely want an R bumper.....
Sets quite well IMHO :smlove2: [URL="http://forums.t5d5.org/topic/21679-brands-pics/?p=250025"] [/URL]
2 hours after an mot pass and 10 mins before it hammered down for the rest of the day yesdy
yeah i got a new camera :D
One of my collection.
holiday pic
Very nice Dean :smile:
[QUOTE=craigoodwood;638503]yeah i got a new camera :D
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Looks a lot sharper now.... car looks stunning in that pic :smile:
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One of my collection.[/QUOTE]
Love the splitter..... Great looking motor but your just teasing us with one pic :smile:
[QUOTE=iancho;638524]Looks a lot sharper now.... car looks stunning in that pic :smile: Love the splitter..... Great looking motor but your just teasing us with one pic :smile:[/QUOTE] Sure thats a twr prototype it was on ebay a few years ago??
[QUOTE=WOODY T5;638514] holiday pic[/QUOTE]
Your car always looks stunning dean. Looks pretty low as well.
Cheers Liam do try to keep on top of it tis bit low yeah:)
[QUOTE=iancho;638524]
Love the splitter..... Great looking motor but your just teasing us with one pic :smile:[/QUOTE]
I can help with that... ;)
Caused quite a stir at the softies meet. Very nice motor :D
[QUOTE=M-R-P;638777]I can help with that... ;)
Caused quite a stir at the softies meet. Very nice motor :D[/QUOTE]
We need even more pics and a lot more info on this car. car looks as hard as nails.
[QUOTE=claymore;638781]We need even more pics and a lot more info on this car. car looks as hard as nails.[/QUOTE] Thanks for the extra Pics Martin I remember the pics from that meet, Colin is right we need more info as the Car looks mental.
SORN'd at the moment but will make a comeback! [ATTACH=CONFIG]22287[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]22288[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]22289[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]22290[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]22291[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]22292[/ATTACH]
[QUOTE=claymore;638781]We need even more pics and a lot more info on this car. car looks as hard as nails.[/QUOTE] it's a one-off TWR special. appeared on fleabay a year or so ago in a right state. Mr firebolt has put a fair bit of effort into getting it back to its former glory. looks the biz, sounds the biz. nice motor.
mine after a quick wash. dosnt go very far these days
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;639049]SORN'd at the moment but will make a comeback! [ATTACH=CONFIG]22287[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]22288[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]22289[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]22290[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]22291[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]22292[/ATTACH][/QUOTE] havnt seen one of those for years. any plans for it
[QUOTE=graemewelch;639426]havnt seen one of those for years. any plans for it[/QUOTE] nowt much, i'm going to try and get it thru an MOT first...expired in May. It's in pretty good condition not perfect for example small rust hole starting in boot floor and possibly knackered boost solenoid. Plans (dreams) include a T25G turbo instead of a T2, and working out how to get a little more fuel in there to match the bigger turbo. For a total of 60 quid: just picked up a stainless exhaust and got a white leather interior for it too - big pimpin'!!
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;639431]nowt much, i'm going to try and get it thru an MOT first...expired in May. It's in pretty good condition not perfect for example small rust hole starting in boot floor and possibly knackered boost solenoid. Plans (dreams) include a T25G turbo instead of a T2, and working out how to get a little more fuel in there to match the bigger turbo. For a total of 60 quid: just picked up a stainless exhaust and got a white leather interior for it too - big pimpin'!![/QUOTE] you know wear to go if need the welding doing
[QUOTE=WOODY T5;579011]There's a popular thread on a volvospeed forum that people post pictures of their cars as they sit right now - not in any fancy way scenery or anything, just where it's parked.
here mine today
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Nice parking, you should buy an Audi. :pimp2:
[QUOTE=y2blade;639436]Nice parking, you should buy an Audi. :pimp2:[/QUOTE]yeah need to slow down a lot lol
couldn't resist sun was out
Looks beautiful Basking in the sun mate, it's never hard work admiring your car Dean. What size are your wheels? they look massive in that pic :)
[QUOTE=graemewelch;639433]you know wear to go if need the welding doing[/QUOTE] much appreciated will give you a shout. It's a tiny hole at the moment but doesn't take much for a 400-series to turn into a Flintstones car haha
[QUOTE=iancho;639529]Looks beautiful Basking in the sun mate, it's never hard work admiring your car Dean. What size are your wheels? they look massive in that pic :)[/QUOTE]thanks mate ,wheels are 18" nubs:)
Wow you're tiny! how do you reach the pedals?
electric seats :D
[QUOTE=M-R-P;639590]Wow you're tiny! how do you reach the pedals?[/QUOTE] Pmsl!!!.... Excellent Martin, I nearly spat my food all over my Computer! :hilarious Great Photo Craig your Car is looking really nice mate, it must be a right pain being that small... the Police are probably always stopping you... Must take you ages to get anywhere!
[QUOTE=WOODY T5;639561]thanks mate ,wheels are 18" nubs:)[/QUOTE] For a minute I thought they were 19's dean... amazing how a pic can be deceptive :)
The Bullion in all her glory (well after a quick shower)
And the ass end.... (Mind the dent)
Your car is nowhere near as bad as you make out, actually it looked quite nice.
[QUOTE=claymore;640348]Your car is nowhere near as bad as you make out, actually it looked quite nice.[/QUOTE] Thanks Colin, it's a long way off making me happy but guess we all have our niggles on our cars. I have a vision where I want it & although its a long way off I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Your car was very impressive & you taught me a bit without trying. Lol. Was good to meet the few of you & mrs claymore. :)
thank to T5Ratheramusin and his photoshop skills my ginge looks much better dropped on her 18"s
cheers fella
Stunning Geoff! :B_thumb:
cheers dude just need my custom front bumper with splitter, tints and coilovers and shes done well the looks are done hehe
One from yesterday:
Biff your car looks good mate a bit of spit and polish is all it needs, nice Saffy mate you should be Proud.... Like where you put the Not Normal sticker lol :)
[QUOTE=claymore;640853]One from yesterday:
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I'm dribbling all over my Computer, Looks Stunning mate got to be the Best in the Country :)
[QUOTE=iancho;640854]Biff your car looks good mate a bit of spit and polish is all it needs, nice Saffy mate you should be Proud.... Like where you put the Not Normal sticker lol :)[/QUOTE] Voihxivj like. VPN. Thanks mate, it has various stone chips that have gone rusty a few scratches & dents but nothing terminal. The bumpers really annoy me though, all grazed. Next year I'm planning on getting the cosmetics done. I have a few ideas but nothing that hasn't already been done. I'll be machine polishing it & then chucking a load of autoglym at it & seal it with a wax. I do it twice a year normally but we missed the spring clean this year. Lol I had to put the not normal sticker on as it looked bland & found this scares the idiots off on my way home from work. :)
[ATTACH=CONFIG]22369[/ATTACH] This is just now as i looked back after getting off of my motorbike. Think i need to go for a spin as shes looks so badass
Found a use for the new lifting bridge in poole...
Photoshoot!
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Photoshoot!
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Looking well there dude. I think it needs a valance or some form of splitter to finish the front. Other than that I wouldn't change a thing.. :)
[QUOTE=Biff;642683]Looking well there dude. I think it needs a valance or some form of splitter to finish the front. Other than that I wouldn't change a thing.. :)[/QUOTE] Cheerz :beer: Watch this space - the bumper is coming off for some paint correction work soon, I have a couple of little mods lined - up ;)
[QUOTE=M-R-P;642680]Found a use for the new lifting bridge in poole...[/QUOTE] does the bridge actually work right yet? lol. The folks stay at the RNLI college a couple of times a year there
[QUOTE=p fandango;642688]does the bridge actually work right yet? lol. The folks stay at the RNLI college a couple of times a year there[/QUOTE] It conks-out roughly once a week for an undetermined length of time :D It's supposed to relieve traffic build up during rush hour but because the new bridge is about 200M from the old one, they have to lift both bridges at the same time. Basically, they've created a 90 million pound short stay car park!
Mine at Trax:
New Number Plate, I'm Trying to make Her look more aggressive! lol
Yeah like that mate looks very mean:)
but it back silly bum lol thort of a square one? ill pm you later today ;)
Looking mighty fine there Ian, the effort put into the detailing has really paid off.
[QUOTE=WOODY T5;642917]Yeah like that mate looks very mean:)[/QUOTE] Cheers Dean I think it's worked to mate :) [QUOTE=T5RatherAmusin;642918]but it back silly bum lol thort of a square one? ill pm you later today ;)[/QUOTE] I'm waiting for your PM with interest lol...... I did get a Square one too but it's a bit big and doesn't look right :) [QUOTE=M-R-P;642919]Looking mighty fine there Ian, the effort put into the detailing has really paid off.[/QUOTE] Cheers mate it really has made a difference to the whole Car, Gives it a much deeper shine and has bought the colour out more :)
liking that. i rekon if you could paint the lens in the spots black it would finish it off
now thats an awesome front end fella.....totally jealous dam nice
seeing double......
please excuse the xc stance of mine at the front, it won't be staying like it
[QUOTE=MoleT5-R;643387]seeing double......
please excuse the xc stance of mine at the front, it won't be staying like it[/QUOTE]
Never knew you took those i was shopping with your wife lol
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Bumping you back to the top :)
Always quality as usual mate
cheers jim witch one`s faster out of the green machine`s:)
looking good deano , might get some of the saph on here
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cheers lee dont u dare mate will end up buy one soon!
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God, this car looks so bloody good
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;643929]Never knew you took those i was shopping with your wife lol[/QUOTE]
you can take my mrs shopping any day mate, as long as your paying....lol
and a pic from Saturday evening
spot who doesn't trust an 850 handbrake
and the loaded workhorses
nice umbrella usage, above you head would have been better that evening just when we arrived...lol
Not the best photo as the sun was in the wrong place but, it's looking a hell of a lot better.
**Ive no idea how this ended up here**
[QUOTE=Tomcat;644120]Not the best photo as the sun was in the wrong place but, it's looking a hell of a lot better.
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looking very tidy. youve done a cracking job on that motor
looking so much better than when i last saw it
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;643929]Never knew you took those i was shopping with your wife lol[/QUOTE]
but was he shopping with your wife? lol
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Why on earth would you want to sell a car that looks that good?
[QUOTE=stribo;644140]Why on earth would you want to sell a car that looks that good?[/QUOTE] especially when he wont get another
[QUOTE=T5frankie;644132]but was he shopping with your wife? lol
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cheeky...lol
i finally got the back end down as far as i originally wanted it, it only took an old 28" sony tele, the weekly asda shop, the mrs an the youngest ginge :D
oooh new centre caps too :cool:
Coming soon to a screen near you!!
Such a good shine on that thing rob, the camera doesn't do it justice!
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Looking well mate, my mrs wouldn't have a photo with the bullion! Lol
[QUOTE=Biff;647673]Looking well mate, my mrs wouldn't have a photo with the bullion! Lol[/QUOTE] ha ha ha thats not me it is my good friends yesdy, he turned up to the church in a transit tipper van :D
In it's new home for the winter, few jobs to carry out to return it to it's original spec.
nice
That bumper looks nice and Black mate :)
i did the front months ago only got chance to do the rear this week, side trim, mudflaps, door handles and roofrails next :D
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My car needs to look that good(apart from the headlights but each to there own :)) how many weeks does it take?, Wobbly has a hiss fit everytime he see's my paint work
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;653802]My car needs to look that good(apart from the headlights but each to there own :)) how many weeks does it take?, Wobbly has a hiss fit everytime he see's my paint work[/QUOTE] just give it a hand polish with t-cut green, it will come up lovely mate
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;653802]My car needs to look that good(apart from the headlights but each to there own :)) how many weeks does it take?, Wobbly has a hiss fit everytime he see's my paint work[/QUOTE] Mine has taken years Jim of regular polishing and waxing but you can see the difference when put next to another Saffy... mine is much richer and deeper in colour and shine... it's never too late to start mate just look at Adrian's and the shine he got at retro rides :B_thumb:
I got my dodo juice machine polisher to use and some product to get my cars finish somewhere close to how nice some of your cars are
I live in a relentless pursuit of getting a tidy finish
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^^^love those wheels mate very nice^^^
Keep walking past mine. too sad to post a pic. I've levelled her on the axle stands so that it doesn't look so obvious. :cry:
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;653846]Keep walking past mine. too sad to post a pic. I've levelled her on the axle stands so that it doesn't look so obvious. :cry:[/QUOTE] You will have me crying in a minute if you carry on.... Last year you were tearing round the Triangle :cry:
I need to stop watching my old adventure vids. However - in the words of the former Californian governor - I'll be back!
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;653846]Keep walking past mine. too sad to post a pic. I've levelled her on the axle stands so that it doesn't look so obvious. :cry:[/QUOTE] Be worth it in the end mate, you know your coming back with the most powerful c70 in the UK
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;653857]I need to stop watching my old adventure vids. However - in the words of the former Californian governor - I'll be back![/QUOTE] Very much hope so as I'd love to see it in all it's glory
At the moment I am waiting on my new DMF replacement from TTV/Kalmar Union.
Fingers crossed the wait won't be long
[QUOTE=c70geoff;653819]I got my dodo juice machine polisher to use and some product to get my cars finish somewhere close to how nice some of your cars are
I live in a relentless pursuit of getting a tidy finish
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Looking nice there Geoff, cars coming along nicely look forward to seeing it in the flesh some time soon
Won't be long now and I'll be making some long awaited meets Exterior 90% finished Interior 70% finished Engine tune up yet to comence
[QUOTE=MoleT5-R;653892]Looking nice there Geoff, cars coming along nicely look forward to seeing it in the flesh some time soon[/QUOTE] Looks the dogs ;)
[QUOTE=c70geoff;653819]I got my dodo juice machine polisher to use and some product to get my cars finish somewhere close to how nice some of your cars are
I live in a relentless pursuit of getting a tidy finish
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Looking good Geoff, will have to get the 2 cars together soon. ;
Very very soon sir
[QUOTE=c70geoff;653819]I got my dodo juice machine polisher to use and some product to get my cars finish somewhere close to how nice some of your cars are
I live in a relentless pursuit of getting a tidy finish
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Car looks stunning mate and its not often i say that about a gay gold car.......must be those wheels ;-)
Get some updated headlights, they really make the front end look better.
Cheers bud projectors are on the cards
Picture taken by Ste at the last Nw meet..
needs a wash lol
[QUOTE=Tomcat;655715]Picture taken by Ste at the last Nw meet..
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i think adam and marc would be well jealous if they saw this car now mate, looks sweet
[QUOTE=T5frankie;655729]i think adam and marc would be well jealous if they saw this car now mate, looks sweet[/QUOTE] I was just thinking the same. Those Splitters really top the front end off
This is the general idea of how mine looks :)
[QUOTE=T5frankie;655729]i think adam and marc would be well jealous if they saw this car now mate, looks sweet[/QUOTE] Thanks Frankie, I'll be happy when I've gotten all the little niggles sorted out, either way it's 100% better now than when I got it..
Ready for winter now :)
[QUOTE=Tomcat;655715]Picture taken by Ste at the last Nw meet..
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Jesus that looks great now. Silver V70s age well
Thanks Martyn..
My beast sitting at the hospital like it has done for the past month. It was nice getting a run in the back of the S60R down to Glasgow yesterday, its such a comfy quite car.
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Poor basterdo
Needs a clean
Nearly ready.....
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Arrhhh someone left a skip in the carpark
a skip with 6 gears tho lol
[QUOTE=WOODY T5;656039]a skip with 6 gears tho lol[/QUOTE] Mine has all the gears too, they are just not in the correct places :) But it does look good, still a favourite !! ;)
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Just sick
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;579161]Mine this morning, 50p to the first person to tell me who's house I've parked outside :wiggle:
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Gavin & Staceys house in Barry
[QUOTE=rikcougar;656056]Gavin & Staceys house in Barry[/QUOTE] Nope it was Stella's in Pontyberry (fictitious place name), but I think we had a winner a little while ago lol
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Bit bloody artistic for you aint it mate lol, looks the nuts though mate :)
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I'll have you reported if you continue to put this car porn on the Fourm!!
[QUOTE=Tomcat;655715]Picture taken by Ste at the last Nw meet..
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Seriously TC you've done a brilliant job with this, by far your best creation car wise!! Keep up the great work, it's a real credit to you!!
[QUOTE=Jim S70R;656188]Seriously TC you've done a brilliant job with this, by far your best creation car wise!! Keep up the great work, it's a real credit to you!![/QUOTE] 100% agree with that :)
Thanks guys, looking forward to being able to get some more work done on her, she's looking better but there's still loads to be done.
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Blacky on her coilovers
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Looking good Gav, all that time & effort has really paid off it's certainly one sexy looking 855!!
Hi guys, thought id post a couple of pics of my newly acquired s70r.
[QUOTE=mr shifter;656525]Hi guys, thought id post a couple of pics of my newly acquired s70r.
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very nice, was that the one in devon/dorset/cornwall area somewhere? lol
Yes, just bought it from Torquay. How did you know it was from that area?
It does look nice, clean enough inside too.....well all bar the steering wheel lol
Im going to have to retouch the steering wheel. I have some leather dye. Yea, the car is very very clean and tidy. Im happy with it !!!
[QUOTE=mr shifter;656533]Yes, just bought it from Torquay. How did you know it was from that area?[/QUOTE] cos it was advertised on voc, i sent him a message saying i wanted it, but i got no reply, looks a nice one mate and a good bargain too
Ok. Yes its in excellent condition. Nice guy too.
[QUOTE=mr shifter;656525]Hi guys, thought id post a couple of pics of my newly acquired s70r.
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Lovely car!! Not that I'm biased lol
Ha ha !!
Smart looking car that, good to see another nice one has joined he forum :)
Looking nice the 850r spoiler really do look so much better
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Boot spoiler looks good it's a nice finishing touch for a saloon, I like the car without numbers plates too shame we have to display both of them in this country...
Never the less She's a real credit to you buddy.
Looking very fresh buddy ;):B_thumb:
thanks lads!
Ooo that's really pretty, gotta love those black ones.. (It is black and not green isn't it?..lol)
Looks smart, as said the 850R rear spoiler certainly finished off the rear of the car :)
yes black tc
New plates...
About time.:P
Mmm got told to take my 3D effect number plates off when car went for MOT as it is supposidly now a fail point :nono:
[QUOTE=expolicev70t5;657007]Mmm got told to take my 3D effect number plates off when car went for MOT as it is supposidly now a fail point :nono:[/QUOTE] Nope, perfectly legal, I made a point of asking before I got mine, sailed through the MOT (both cars).
That's much better Martin.... Credit where it's due, your car looks the nuts mate :B_thumb:
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;657008]Nope, perfectly legal, I made a point of asking before I got mine, sailed through the MOT (both cars).[/QUOTE] It is technically illegal a mate of mine is a traffic cop, he commented on it, when he looked at mine but its not a big deal.
Good job marthong
[QUOTE=volvokid;657233]It is technically illegal a mate of mine is a traffic cop, he commented on it, when he looked at mine but its not a big deal.[/QUOTE]
The letters on the plate are ok but the text on the bottom edge is not allowed.
http://www.platesforcars.co.uk/legal_guidelines.html
I think I might have a small problem :redface: chap must have hit the space bar at the wrong time.
Im more likely to believe what my mate has said bud, he told me this a couple of months ago. I know my plates are totally illegal I have the 3D txt and the bottom words are custom too.
[QUOTE=volvokid;657239]Im more likely to believe what my mate has said bud, he told me this a couple of months ago. I know my plates are totally illegal I have the 3D txt and the bottom words are custom too.[/QUOTE] Agreed. Mot requirements are that the letters have to be on a reflective background & must be number plate font, the spacing has to be correct between letters & it has to be obviously white or yellow on post 72 cars. Having a border, 3d/carbon letters or writing on the bottom will not get you a fail on an mot. Sounds like your mot tester is an idiot who makes the law up as he go's along.
Harvey is quite right, the font is ok, the border is ok, the spacing is ok, the badge is ok, and the BS Mark (bottom right) is there, M-R-P's along with my own are ILLEGAL only because we have custom wording along the bottom where there should be the makers details. It would be a very petty MOT tester/traffic cop who made a fuss about that.
wobbly's been getting away with "fast as vpcuk" on his for years lol.
Its the same as front side window tints most people have no idea whats its illegal. Most manufacturers tint their front windows to very close to the legal limit from factory. The police would be very petty if they pulled you for your plates but they are within their rite to do so. An mot tester would be petty to fail your car for having a majic tree hanging from you mirror, but they failed my nieces car for it.
I think it all depends on what mot tester you use and the mood of the officer if they notice it. I used to have plates with custom wording at bottom volvo back ground behind the font and incorrect font and for years I never had any problems tbh I didnt even know they were illegal untill the mot tester retired and a new one came and wouldn't pass them.
The pair at the mo but secretly loving the V70 on the 940 15s and eibachs.. may put the titans on the R for a change
[QUOTE=volvokid;657247]Its the same as front side window tints most people have no idea whats its illegal. Most manufacturers tint their front windows to very close to the legal limit from factory. The police would be very petty if they pulled you for your plates but they are within their rite to do so. An mot tester would be petty to fail your car for having a majic tree hanging from you mirror, but they failed my nieces car for it.[/QUOTE] Did the garage give her a estimate to get it through the MOT. Lad a work had his van fail cos the tag for the local bridge was in the swept area on the windscreen.
I'd be fairly confident that the 3D effect is legal as I remember when I got my company car from John Darke many moons ago (08 Plate V70) it came from factory brand new with 3D plates.
Exact reply from my mate after i asked him again today. Hi fella. Sorry for late reply, been on nights. Yeah, technically. But if I had them I wouldn't be worried about anything more than mot failure, and even then they might sail through. Not many police would be bothered, as long as they were standard font/spacing etc and could be easily read. I do remember him saying they used to be legal but the law changed TFM. Dont ask me when though.
[QUOTE=Harvey;657310]Did the garage give her a estimate to get it through the MOT. Lad a work had his van fail cos the tag for the local bridge was in the swept area on the windscreen.[/QUOTE] Lol yeah probably 1 hours labour lol.
[QUOTE=volvokid;657401]Lol yeah probably 1 hours labour lol.[/QUOTE] Then a retest fee....
[QUOTE=Harvey;657410]Then a retest fee....[/QUOTE] God knows. I can't remember the last time I had a retest
[QUOTE=volvokid;657415]God knows. I can't remember the last time I had a retest[/QUOTE] youve said it now havnt you. when your next mot due
[QUOTE=graemewelch;657421]youve said it now havnt you. when your next mot due[/QUOTE] Both cars where just done lol. I haven't driven the P2 since, thats been a month now.
Both my rides sat looking badass [ATTACH=CONFIG]22942[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]22943[/ATTACH]
Looking mean outside Aldi...
Now that looks nasty!
[QUOTE=iancho;662054]Now that looks nasty![/QUOTE] I should've done one with the lights on - the dipped, main and fog lights all have HIDs now and it's like the floodlights at a football stadium!
[QUOTE=M-R-P;662055]I should've done one with the lights on - the dipped, main and fog lights all have HIDs now and it's like the floodlights at a football stadium![/QUOTE] lol I bet! Much better without the lights for this pic just to show how nasty it looks in the Dark :)
I quite like the idea of an "angry ex-plod" Think I'm gonna start leaving things alone and enjoying it. Although, I have a rear bumper mod to make the tailpipes look a bit nicer... Watch this space ;)
[QUOTE=M-R-P;662057]I quite like the idea of an "angry ex-plod" Think I'm gonna start leaving things alone and enjoying it. Although, I have a rear bumper mod to make the tailpipes look a bit nicer... Watch this space ;)[/QUOTE] Your like me... You can't leave it alone! I'm watching lol
ive got a idea. might not be a good one as ive been on the export. black roof and pillars. so below the windows is white above is black.
[QUOTE=graemewelch;662059]ive got a idea. might not be a good one as ive been on the export. black roof and pillars. so below the windows is white above is black.[/QUOTE] Something similar has been done mate and it looked good. Thing is, It's been done now so I'm trying to do stuff that nobody's done before :)
haven't got a photobucket account but if you have face ache you can see mine here....it needs a valet but you get the idea :) https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152369192309325&set=pb.535159324.-2207520000.1384905637.&type=3&theater
I've seen yours in person mate and it's stunning :) Just not the way I want to go with it... ;)
[QUOTE=M-R-P;662063]I've seen yours in person mate and it's stunning :) Just not the way I want to go with it... ;)[/QUOTE] pure coincidence that your talking about your colour scheme when I posted mine lol tbh I don't think the two tone would suit the smoother lines of yours and if im totally honest I think yours looks different enough and all your mods and subtle changes compliment each other perfectly I wouldn't change a thing..................but that's my two bobs worth ;)
[QUOTE=theflyingbrick;662065]pure coincidence that your talking about your colour scheme when I posted mine lol tbh I don't think the two tone would suit the smoother lines of yours and if im totally honest I think yours looks different enough and all your mods and subtle changes compliment each other perfectly I wouldn't change a thing..................but that's my two bobs worth ;)[/QUOTE] Thanks Lee :) I have some ideas but in no rush, there's no way I could just call the sweed finished. ;)
no car is ever finished mate that's the beauty/curse of being a petrolhead :D
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[QUOTE=copie22;662174]here is my s60 last weekend out fishing [ATTACH=CONFIG]23028[/ATTACH][/QUOTE] Did it catch anything?
got couple of good whitting and good flounder but best of all a nice 3lb codling so worth getting car dirty down bad track to get on wall
quite depressing really :sorry:
Lol columbas are naff
well this is the difference eibach -40's make...
Two photos of my T5 taken a couple of weeks ago. Nothing has changed much since the last set of photos I took of the car....
Looking very shiny James, very clean mate ;)
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On the Rolling road ;)
Beautiful day Saturday
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[QUOTE=expolicev70t5;668172]Looking a bit grubby before setting off to work this morning
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Im the same, cant be arsed just now and dont have the time to clean cars.
would you believe it I cleaned it at the weekend, this is just from couple of days of going to work, soon gets grubby this time of year when clocking up about 500 miles a week
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So you found an abandoned VAG somewhere in the fog?
Or were you dogging again?
[QUOTE=expolicev70t5;668183]would you believe it I cleaned it at the weekend, this is just from couple of days of going to work, soon gets grubby this time of year when clocking up about 500 miles a week[/QUOTE] Yeah it seems pointless washing it but it is important when they grit the roads to try and keep on top of it.
[QUOTE=M-R-P;668190]So you found an abandoned VAG somewhere in the fog? Or were you dogging again?[/QUOTE] No, I just pulled over on my way to work to take a pic of the fog. It was a lot thicker along the valley but no places to stop safely down there.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]23185[/ATTACH] Mine at work today
Just thought I'd sneak this one in before Martin reveals the Results... :saint:
Now she looks just how I wanted her too.... NASTY! :smile:
Move that number plate back where it belongs !
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;669851]Move that number plate back where it belongs ![/QUOTE] Wait until you see what Colin has Planned for his... It' even better than mine! :hilarious
[QUOTE=iancho;669848]Just thought I'd sneak this one in before Martin reveals the Results... :saint:
Now she looks just how I wanted her too.... NASTY! :smile:[/QUOTE]
Its such a fine line between liking and disliking a car, i could probably live with the wing on the back, it's just the scoop reminds me of something i'd see on barryboys lol
Everything on it is done to a very high standard though, no denying that, and the paintwork looks excellent.
Cheers Liam, there is a fine line mate and some say I've gone too far but for me it was how I always dreamed the car would look eventually. I could of kept it standard and had one of the best cars on the forum but that would of just been pleasing everyone else... For me it was never about that, I joined VPC as I thought this is where I can feel at home with my ideas, I'm enjoying myself and don't take offence... It wouldn't be any fun at all if we didn't do things differently sometimes :D
Got wood?
Just noticed the "T" badge has dropped off somewhere!
:D
Who needs a magic tree air freshener when you can just put a real tree in there. Probably smells a lot better too lol.
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Dam pretty car this one :)
[QUOTE=merc85;671967]Dam pretty car this one :)[/QUOTE] Cheers bud dont see many gray estates any more lol
[QUOTE=nottsgreent5;671972]Cheers bud dont see many gray estates any more lol[/QUOTE] Looks beautiful mate, id love a grey estate. :)
Recognise that car.... not sure where from.... Really nice though... ;)
Always with knife and fork the wrong side. So much for silver-service!
[QUOTE=Tomcat;671976]Recognise that car.... not sure where from.... Really nice though... ;)[/QUOTE] Haha its abit different now its got a new engine and manual box lol
It certainly is, it needed a manual conversion, they're so much more fun than the auto's. I'm glad it's still going though bud.
[QUOTE=Tomcat;671989]It certainly is, it needed a manual conversion, they're so much more fun than the auto's. I'm glad it's still going though bud.[/QUOTE] Yes mate its the best thing that could of come out of the melted engine faliure lol just need more power now lol
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That's smart , great colour ;)
[QUOTE=AndysR;672015]That's smart , great colour ;)[/QUOTE] Looking at it like that I bet tomcat wish he never got rid of it!
my t5r
and the other black car i drive daily
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Very nice indeed, good to see this one still being loved.
[QUOTE=martybelfastt5;672183]my t5r
and the other black car i drive daily
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T5-R is looking awesome, your hard work has certainly paid off :B_thumb:
cheers jim still have lots to do but she is getting there
Looking a little sorry for itself :(
And looking even sorrier :)
[QUOTE=martybelfastt5;672183]my t5r
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T-5R is looking very smart :)
[QUOTE=claymore;672842]Looking a little sorry for itself :(
And looking even sorrier :)
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Definitely looking very sorry for itself, the red one that is, the black one is looking forward to going bigger and better next year :)
Went for a quick drive, had to take a pic [ATTACH=CONFIG]23364[/ATTACH]
Looking good as always :)
Well go on then lol [ATTACH=CONFIG]23397[/ATTACH]
Looking very bright n shiny there marty :)
[QUOTE=merc85;676525]Looking very bright n shiny there marty :)[/QUOTE] What yours? (parked next to mine lol)
Very nice Rob :)
Volvos....
Forgot got a v70 as well
[QUOTE=M-R-P;676531]What yours? (parked next to mine lol)[/QUOTE] nope lol you can see the Carol Nash sign reflection in your bonnet ;)
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;676535]Volvos....
Forgot got a v70 as well
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Any plans for the red one this year?
[QUOTE=LiamT4;676541]Any plans for the red one this year?[/QUOTE] Yeah get it back off the Mrs
Your 240 is the nuts!
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;676543]Yeah get it back off the Mrs[/QUOTE] Forgot she'd nicked it from you pmsl!!
The arse end is my best angle. ;) http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d66/biff_3/null_zps138d564e.jpg
[QUOTE=Biff;676556]The arse end is my best angle. ;)
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That's better.
Loving the Twin exits :) don't get to see many pic's Biff
[QUOTE=merc85;676564]Loving the Twin exits :) don't get to see many pic's Biff[/QUOTE] ive got the same rear bumper. you need to adjust the hangers. the tips arnt central. how can you sleep at night
Now that's looking sick :jaw:
Thanks Liam, for some reason my photobucket doesn't give a direct link. Gav I will post some when I have it mot'd. I've got some lowering to be done & a bloody good wash & polish. I don't post many up as it's usually full of tools & filthy. Hoping 2014 will get her looking a bit tidier inside & out & I don't really think I'll go much further bar a switchable remap & possibly LPG tank. Love my exhaust though mate, it's awesome! :)
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That is bloody gorgeous!!
Are the roof rails painted?
[QUOTE=graemewelch;676565]ive got the same rear bumper. you need to adjust the hangers. the tips arnt central. how can you sleep at night[/QUOTE] After the trouble I've had getting it to sit without blowing is enough. They have been adjusted again since, this photo was taken in September.
[QUOTE=S70T5Chris;676574]That's is bloody gorgeous!! Are the roof rails painted?[/QUOTE] Yes mate I had them powder coated when I got my wheels done.
[QUOTE=Nealevo;676578]Yes mate I had them powder coated when I got my wheels done.[/QUOTE] Nice touch.
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**** me that looks good!
you should have posted that pic during the car of the year thread ;-)
[QUOTE=Nealevo;676567][/QUOTE]
That's stunning neal
The Shark...ho ho ho
Already a long running thread, feel free to pop pics here http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?49251-how-does-your-ride-set :)
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Bloody hell Neal, that is one stunning looking R!
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Beautiful mate, :)
Neal's actually looks like one of those expensive minichamps models in that pic lol (awaiting the pics of his minichamps model)
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Pristine as usual :)
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Bonkers car, Awesome
After a bath & cruise home ready for work the next week or so.
Heres my car, all 180bhp of it! (notice the awd suspension on the rear)
The colour seems to hide the dirt as its really filthy, although I quite like dark wheels so I thought instead of getting them done, i'd just leave them to get more and more covered in crap lol
[QUOTE=LiamT4;679525]Heres my car, all 180bhp of it! (notice the awd suspension on the rear)
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I know how you feel....lol:
[QUOTE=claymore;679527]I know how you feel....lol:
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Those wheels are a big improvement though.
[QUOTE=Saaamon;679657][/QUOTE]looks nice mate do love that colour too
Here's mine this afternoon just before the rain started. It was sunny yesterday so I did a quick rub down and spray of two wheels in a darker colour to see how I liked it - think I prefer it to the original so that's another job when the weather improves to finish them off! [ATTACH=CONFIG]23503[/ATTACH]
[QUOTE=alcashj94;680017]Here's mine this afternoon just before the rain started. It was sunny yesterday so I did a quick rub down and spray of two wheels in a darker colour to see how I liked it - think I prefer it to the original so that's another job when the weather improves to finish them off! [ATTACH=CONFIG]23503[/ATTACH][/QUOTE] Upside down that dude. Twisting my melon!
Its showing OK on my screen!
Upside down on my phone too
Fine on mine, looking good mate. :B_thumb:
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That's not an Audi !
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Ooooooh. :)
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cars look nice with eye liner on :pimp2:
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Awesome to see some pic's, very very nice mate ;)
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Be good to see this beasty in the flesh mate :)
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spotless as usual ;)
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Sweet mate, good to see a s80 too
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remind me not to park next to you on dyno day
[QUOTE=merc85;681813]Be good to see this beasty in the flesh mate :)[/QUOTE] blink and you'll miss it mate lol
[QUOTE=merc85;681811]Awesome to see some pic's, very very nice mate ;)[/QUOTE] Thanks Gav, she's coming along slowly. Mot this week then hopefully get on with some tasty mods. It's not pretty close up but plenty of ideas to get her there. ;)
[ATTACH=CONFIG]23549[/ATTACH] At work early!
[QUOTE=rikcougar;681965][ATTACH=CONFIG]23549[/ATTACH] At work early![/QUOTE] Stunning.
Here's how my old 1987 740 GLE used to be set some years back, wished I'd kept it
[QUOTE=MoleT5-R;683266]Here's how my old 1987 740 GLE used to be set some years back, wished I'd kept it
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Sod the car, that's a bloody nice house!
[QUOTE=LiamT4;683274]Sod the car, that's a bloody nice house![/QUOTE] Thank you Liam I agree, my dad and I built it over a number of years, but I should really finish it, it still looks like that today and that pic must be about 6 years old
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;681779][/QUOTE]
Really looking forward to seeing your car at the rr meet looks stunning!
Leaving work yesterday:
http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg598/nottsgreent5/20140323_182508.jpg http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg598/nottsgreent5/20140323_181817.jpg a few pics after a clean
a few pics after a quick clean up
The all new 850 4X4 :
[QUOTE=claymore;704445]The all new 850 4X4 :
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Same ride height as my s60.........
I think that could catch on Colin...
Parked in Gibraltar. 2300km from home, 15km from Africa.
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looking fantastic as always, this car has some magic draw, don't think I know anyone that isn't drawn to it
Gave the big girl a wash last weekend ahead of taking her to Kent for a family wedding.
300mile round trip, such a comfy car to do miles in.
Did surprisingly well on fuel too....26.9mpg door to door.
tbh I'm really enjoying using the XC90 daily, mega comfy seats (unlike the ones in my Audi) and nice driving position can see further ahead on rural lanes.
Mine outside work 2 mins ago lol [ATTACH=CONFIG]24827[/ATTACH]
[QUOTE=y2blade;707123]Gave the big girl a wash last weekend ahead of taking her to Kent for a family wedding.
300mile round trip, such a comfy car to do miles in.
Did surprisingly well on fuel too....26.9mpg door to door.
tbh I'm really enjoying using the XC90 daily, mega comfy seats (unlike the ones in my Audi) and nice driving position can see further ahead on rural lanes.[/QUOTE]
I keep looking at these, is yours a auto with that MPG?
[QUOTE=mike 850;707131]I keep looking at these, is yours a auto with that MPG?[/QUOTE] Yep, she is a T6 (they are only available as Auto) and that was pretty much all motorway sat at 2k (65mph) on cruise. I use her daily and have done since late Feb...she does 17mpg week in week out driving normally.
wow t6, thats really good mpg, I was planning on keeping the 850, get rid of the skoda diesel and have a purely volvo garage!
[QUOTE=mike 850;707134]wow t6, thats really good mpg, I was planning on keeping the 850, get rid of the skoda diesel and have a purely volvo garage![/QUOTE] As said that was a clear run, pretty much all motorway with a bit of dual carriageway & zero traffic.... sitting on cruise control at 2k/65mph the whole way (apart from when in the lower speed limit zones). The XC90 is a mega comfy car for that sort of trip.
[QUOTE=y2blade;707123]Gave the big girl a wash last weekend ahead of taking her to Kent for a family wedding.
300mile round trip, such a comfy car to do miles in.
Did surprisingly well on fuel too....26.9mpg door to door
tbh I'm really enjoying using the XC90 daily, mega comfy seats (unlike the ones in my Audi) and nice driving position can see further ahead on rural lanes.[/QUOTE]
i have also been looking at these. they go for good money too. but i would only get about 15mpg the trips i do. but whole lot of car for the money.
Looking good mate :)
A quick couple
[QUOTE=c70geoff;707747]A quick couple
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Looking good Geoff, now hurry up with that rear bumper.
Having issues with getting it right Not going on the car till it's spot on and looks like Volvo put it there
[QUOTE=c70geoff;708272]Having issues with getting it right Not going on the car till it's spot on and looks like Volvo put it there[/QUOTE] I wouldn't expect anything else. ;)
[ATTACH=CONFIG]24922[/ATTACH] Taken through the window as I dont think the neighbours want to see me this early in me undies!
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looking good mate
[ATTACH=CONFIG]24933[/ATTACH] That was it today, but not for long thankfully!! I'm very excited to be getting it back on the road.
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You do know the trailer is supposed to go behind the car, not on top of it. :slap:
Only need one ticket if it's on the road lol.
shoulda kept the boat on it too lmfao ;)
Have had the boat on it up side down before lol. No show queen here haha.
[QUOTE=Saaamon;708831]Have had the boat on it up side down before lol. No show queen here haha.[/QUOTE] lol awesome
[ATTACH=CONFIG]24951[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]24952[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]24953[/ATTACH] Before and After on mine :)
[QUOTE=caseyt5;709086][ATTACH=CONFIG]24951[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]24952[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]24953[/ATTACH] Before and After on mine :)[/QUOTE] love red 850r saloons, nice mate, almost as quick as mine too lol
Finally got it out, with my new APs http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o590/nealevo/temporary_zps51a89bf7.jpg ://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o590/nealevo/temporary_zps9dbda1fb.jpg http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o590/nealevo/temporary_zpsd7d67ddd.jpg
Took my car out yesterday as Jim got it dirty last weekend at Donnington.
New APs bedding in nicely
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New rear brakes and 15mm spacers
Looking Good Neal ;)
[QUOTE=Nealevo;709312]Took my car out yesterday as Jim got it dirty last weekend at Donnington.
New APs bedding in nicely
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New rear brakes and 15mm spacers
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Lovely car mate.
Worth 1500 quid all day long ;)
[QUOTE=M-R-P;709317]Worth 1500 quid all day long ;)[/QUOTE] Didnt think volans were worth that much lol
what is that infront of the fuel rail?
[QUOTE=Nealevo;709312]Took my car out yesterday as Jim got it dirty last weekend at Donnington.
New APs bedding in nicely
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New rear brakes and 15mm spacers
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Not bad good effort lol
[QUOTE=mike 850;709322]what is that infront of the fuel rail?[/QUOTE] LPG injectors I think. Extra ECU near the battery.....unless it's a nitrous system :)
[QUOTE=Nealevo;709312]Took my car out yesterday as Jim got it dirty last weekend at Donnington.
New APs bedding in nicely
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New rear brakes and 15mm spacers
[/QUOTE] stunning mate
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;709325]LPG injectors I think. Extra ECU near the battery.....unless it's a nitrous system :)[/QUOTE] It is LPG but what this space with regards to Nitrous :)
[QUOTE=Nealevo;709350]It is LPG but what this space with regards to Nitrous :)[/QUOTE] it's recommended! Good fun but finds all weak points pretty quickly.....!
The level of standard of some cars on here just boggles my little mind....
Here's mine this week.
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Done some work on mine recently and it don't look half bad but looking at the last couple of pages, I'm glad I'm having trouble with my photobucket account!
Oh man, Neal that is absolutely perfect!!
absolutely filthy, i havnt washed it this year yet lol, note the brown roof
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absolutely filthy, i havnt washed it this year yet lol, note the brown roof
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Yes but it still looks the tits though
[QUOTE=WOODY T5;709327]stunning mate[/QUOTE] Chrome Surround suites the Red buddy, seriously looking spot on, lovely stance too :)
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absolutely filthy, i havnt washed it this year yet lol, note the brown roof
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That engine bay looking ace mate.
[QUOTE=Nealevo;709312]Took my car out yesterday as Jim got it dirty last weekend at Donnington.
New APs bedding in nicely
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New rear brakes and 15mm spacers
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Wow Neal!! Just wow! Brakes look the tits too :)
During a rare glimpse of sunshine!
[QUOTE=Nealevo;709312]Took my car out yesterday as Jim got it dirty last weekend at Donnington.
New APs bedding in nicely
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New rear brakes and 15mm spacers
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Sorry missed this when posted.......oi I never got it dirty I told you not to drive through them puddles :)
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so many nice cars on this thread , was hoping to of seen my old 850 t5 reg M295 LLB any body seen it ???
Both cars look nice mate .but the 850 wins though
Well this is mine this morning ready for work following new MAF, intake pipe and quick swill over the weekend.
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That is such a good looking car Simon :)
it is a great looking car and colour but when i had mine would have taken any other colour over it ......funny lol
awesome trailer to ;)
Not had chance to wash 'em for many many weeks - so a proper cleanse was in order. [ATTACH=CONFIG]25190[/ATTACH]
[QUOTE=AndysR;713042]That is such a good looking car Simon :)[/QUOTE] Cheers Andy, it's getting a little resto over the next few weeks.
[QUOTE=merc85;713059]awesome trailer to ;)[/QUOTE] Sold it a couple of weeks ago, the previous owner really kitted it out but was abit on the narrow side.
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During a rare glimpse of sunshine![/QUOTE]
Love this car. Much prefer the saloons (yes, heathen that I am) ;-)
Looks proper!
Suspension in race spec ;)
In Office car park and in need of a good clean.
Not the best
Sunning it's self on shell island :)
Thats beautiful!
There is far too much green above so as i took my car to work Friday i thought i would share it with you.. [ATTACH=CONFIG]25544[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]25545[/ATTACH]
well, now we know how to find them on your hard drive Neal... Edit... you fixed it :)
Sorry, not a patch on the one above.
And now way too much dirty green and pink for the ratio so to even it up a little of grey poupon
I forgot to post a pic in this thread, and I know it's not a T5R or Pink/Yellow but here's mine.....
Obviously there's only one colour everyone wants. ;)
[QUOTE=stribo;719344]Obviously there's only one colour everyone wants. ;)
in the gay community yeah lol
Is it me or is that downhill lol http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvo%20C70/10450286_847805175233024_6695034807657390137_o.jpg.html
[QUOTE=WOODY T5;719357][QUOTE=stribo;719344]Obviously there's only one colour everyone wants. ;)
in the gay community yeah lol[/QUOTE]
I think the gay commumity prefer pink cars like Neal's. ;)
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;719360]Is it me or is that downhill lol http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvo%20C70/10450286_847805175233024_6695034807657390137_o.jpg.html[/QUOTE] If you come along you'll find out. ;) I think it's an optical illusion.
[QUOTE=stribo;719344]Obviously there's only one colour everyone wants. ;)
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Indeed, the yellow Mk2 :P
[QUOTE=Sweep;719386]Indeed, the yellow Mk2 :P[/QUOTE] It was only running 18s. :(
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[QUOTE=stribo;719415]It was only running 18s. :([/QUOTE]only 2 sec away from yours then haha
[QUOTE=WOODY T5;719558]only 2 sec away from yours then haha[/QUOTE] Haha, 3.3 actually :P You must be confusing me with Lee. ;)
And now for something completely different!
Lower than a badger's nadger! :D
By the way, that's not me, or my gay dog!
Steve
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;719299]Sunning it's self on shell island :)
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hi jim are you still there ????
[QUOTE=adey;719583]hi jim are you still there ????[/QUOTE] Unfortunately not mate
you must of come right past me
[QUOTE=adey;719586]you must of come right past me[/QUOTE] we were thrashing around Bala and Trawsfynydd on Saturday afternoon :)
My 850 T5 with the 18's on. Crying out for a clean/polish and a rear spoiler
Pick my new toy up today
A few pics after recent suspension and window changes..
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pmsl
Couple more from today.
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Mine, on it's arse 'cos I'm off on my jollies:
Jim's has a few tins of paint on their way to the tip, so his less so!
Good to meet up today buddy... Hopefully see you at Avon! ;)
Oh, the CD won't work. Ha ha ha ha ha ha
And today, by the sea! :D
Lurking in a farm yard while on a survey
In a.layby with a big hole in its gearbox....
Déjà vu.
Are you fitting a M56 gearbox next?
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nearly to the day as last year aint it?
[QUOTE=stribo;724978]Are you fitting a M56 gearbox next?[/QUOTE] That was a m56
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;725022]That was a m56[/QUOTE] Try a M66 next. ;)
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all ready for retro rides tomorrow
Here's mine on a set of JOM coilovers... Down about as far as it can go before sitting on the bumpstops!
[QUOTE=Ade;733108]Here's mine on a set of JOM coilovers... Down about as far as it can go before sitting on the bumpstops!
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Ade that looks the nuts!
My two beasties lol
Got to love a pair of 850's, :)
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;733203]Got to love a pair of 850's, :)[/QUOTE]red one will be up for sale soon sadly then ill buy another to keep mine company lol
After my new coilovers and wheels have been fitted [ATTACH=CONFIG]26628[/ATTACH]
Holy ££££ that looks awesome
Looks the tits
Yeah like that a lot mate
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Frankie it looks like the midget has gone blond and hes after your wheels he told me hes in France oh dear ive blown his cover story
[QUOTE=Nealevo;733555]After my new coilovers and wheels have been fitted [ATTACH=CONFIG]26628[/ATTACH][/QUOTE] [QUOTE=t5 pete;733556]Holy ££££ that looks awesome[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=T5frankie;733558]Looks the tits[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=WOODY T5;733560]Yeah like that a lot mate[/QUOTE] Looks stoopid.....an empty car park and he abandons it like that !
[QUOTE=t5 pete;733575]Frankie it looks like the midget has gone blond and hes after your wheels he told me hes in France oh dear ive blown his cover story[/QUOTE] lol of his own accord he wanted to polish my car lol
My old s60r
The current P2R and yes it does have wheels.
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;733577]Looks stoopid.....an empty car park and he abandons it like that ![/QUOTE] As you well know, that's proper Volvo parking. ;)
The backup car, manual gul
Looks good, but would look better with some different headlights (which I just happen to have here ;) )
[QUOTE=claymore;733841]Looks good, but would look better with some different headlights (which I just happen to have here ;) )[/QUOTE] fantastico :) some fogs and xc70 grill too before the front is finished....
More pics to follow when I've given her a big scrub.
200 miles today & only an intermittent abs light to moan about.
34mpg av for a while & it go's like a good un!
Happy biff
Cheers to Morgan (shinsplintz101) for viewing it for me, I'm made up. :)
Very nice Biff
That looks good biff. Sounds silly sometimes you can get a bad connection on the abs unit and a chap on voc literally pulled his hair out with his, but found wedging a piece of card behind it solved the problem permanently, Ideal if you've got a close mot.
Deserve's it's own thread Biff, :)
Thanks for the comments boys it really is a cracker, the history is full of receipts for all the top regarded Indys I've heard about. Print outs for 270bhp on the power engineering rollers & it feels it. Thanks for the tip on the abs ettienne, I'll try that. Nice easy fix. It was plastered in vinyl for sale signs & the glue is on the windows still. I've also got a boot full of spares to store in the boot & a jet wash before I take some decent pics & start a thread. Total bargain & well worth the wait. Oh & for the record I don't care it's a "wannabe" ;)
[QUOTE=Biff;734010]More pics to follow when I've given her a big scrub.
200 miles today & only an intermittent abs light to moan about.
34mpg av for a while & it go's like a good un!
Happy biff
Cheers to Morgan (shinsplintz101) for viewing it for me, I'm made up. :)[/QUOTE]that looks very nice mate
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Wooohooo another Volvo in a proper colour, looks good mate.
Cheers for the kind words boys, I'm really happy with it & can see this being a long love affair with many choice mods. :) Still need to bath her & take some decent pics but weds or Thursday will have a few hours of love thrown at her. ;)
[QUOTE=Biff;734010]More pics to follow when I've given her a big scrub.
200 miles today & only an intermittent abs light to moan about.
34mpg av for a while & it go's like a good un!
Happy biff
Cheers to Morgan (shinsplintz101) for viewing it for me, I'm made up. :)[/QUOTE]
Another pink Volvo, there should be a special section. ;) Looks good mate.
Looks great Biff different too, in a good way :)
[QUOTE=stribo;734273]Another pink Volvo, there should be a special section. ;) Looks good mate.[/QUOTE] Pinks more my colour though Steve, gay gold was so 2013.... ;) Thanks Gav, I think it's the fact it's on it's arse that makes it look different. Lol
[QUOTE=Ettienne;734014]That looks good biff. Sounds silly sometimes you can get a bad connection on the abs unit and a chap on voc literally pulled his hair out with his, but found wedging a piece of card behind it solved the problem permanently, Ideal if you've got a close mot.[/QUOTE] Tried your tip Steve! Worked a treat so far. :)
How many Red ph1 v70 t5's do you see?? wheels look in good nick too, Very nice mate :)
[QUOTE=merc85;734281]How many Red ph1 v70 t5's do you see?? wheels look in good nick too, Very nice mate :)[/QUOTE] The wheels have been done in a shadow chrome, 3 are good but one has corrosion around the bolt holes so will paint them sometime in the future or replace them... I thought that about the red t5's then the local diagnostics guy has bought a p reg red auto t5. Gutted!
Get some roof rails Biff. Strange without them
[QUOTE=Nealevo;734289]Get some roof rails Biff. Strange without them[/QUOTE] agreed :B_thumb:
[QUOTE=Nealevo;734289]Get some roof rails Biff. Strange without them[/QUOTE] I binned some when I broke the bullion. :( Quite liking the smooth look & enjoying the mpg without them at the minute but they will come in handy if I get a roof box. Lol
[QUOTE=Biff;734010]More pics to follow when I've given her a big scrub.
200 miles today & only an intermittent abs light to moan about.
34mpg av for a while & it go's like a good un!
Happy biff
Cheers to Morgan (shinsplintz101) for viewing it for me, I'm made up. :)[/QUOTE]
Car looks in amazing condition Dave, I'm made up for you mate! That should keep you quite for a while :)
thats how much lower mine is :D
Just seen this, nice car Biff.....looks a good'un.
[QUOTE=Nealevo;733555]After my new coilovers and wheels have been fitted [ATTACH=CONFIG]26628[/ATTACH][/QUOTE] Car looks stunning as always, but i prefer it on the volans.
Where am I?
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Behind the camera??
;)
Outside your car
Stuttgart :)
Im not allowed to comment its a Volvo performance forum :( And im not jellous of your trip either lol
9hours of graft there boys, snow foam, jet wash, full tar removal & 2 coats of auto glym extra resin polish. Plan is to nip to halfrauds in the morning in the mrs car for some wax.
Round 2 tomorrow. :)
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Where am I?[/QUOTE]
Mercedes new museum Stuttgart,hope you had a good look around.
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9hours of graft there boys, snow foam, jet wash, full tar removal & 2 coats of auto glym extra resin polish. Plan is to nip to halfrauds in the morning in the mrs car for some wax.
Round 2 tomorrow. :)[/QUOTE]
Looking absoluting superb buddy, but dont post to many pic's of it being clean, it may offend lol ;) But seriously she's looking sick :B_thumb:
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9hours of graft there boys, snow foam, jet wash, full tar removal & 2 coats of auto glym extra resin polish. Plan is to nip to halfrauds in the morning in the mrs car for some wax.
Round 2 tomorrow. :)[/QUOTE]
Looks great that Biff, front end better already with those headlights
Here's mine in an undisclosed dogging location in Scotland & in the parents' garden
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Missing my Perfos already!
Looks fantastic biff. Good buy mate, it was a very well looked after car when Iain had it.
Thanks very much lads. I'm pretty happy with how she's scrubbed up. Truth be told she's been looked after all her life & I'm just the 4th owner. It's clean, straight & genuine, everything I could of wished for. Mods will be limited for a bit but I have a fog light grill on order & I've told my family I'd like a grill, some indicators & some rear mudflaps. :) I'm amazed the attention it gets though. :)
It certainly is the merc musesum in Stuttgart, quite an amazing place too, never realised merecedes has so much history.
These look like model cars in the picture but there very real.
[QUOTE=Harvey;735107]Mercedes new museum Stuttgart,hope you had a good look around.[/QUOTE] I hope you went in and let them know a remapped E320 CDi will achieve 61.94mpg if driven by an old woman. ;)
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9hours of graft there boys, snow foam, jet wash, full tar removal & 2 coats of auto glym extra resin polish. Plan is to nip to halfrauds in the morning in the mrs car for some wax.
Round 2 tomorrow. :)[/QUOTE]
Looks great Biff, got to love a shiny car, and as a bonus, I haven't had to trawl through a whole thread of how you cleaned it. :D
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looking a little more aggresive....nice work Sir
My toy's enjoying the autumn sun, whilst having a shuffle about to get the 850awd in for some pre-mot work
Nice collection of cars, when's the red one going to be finished? ;) Lovely looking house too.
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[QUOTE=Saaamon;735145]It certainly is the merc musesum in Stuttgart, quite an amazing place too, never realised merecedes has so much history.
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So much history? lol they invented the Car
On January 29, 1886, Benz applied for a patent for his “vehicle powered by a gas engine.” The patent – number 37435 – may be regarded as the birth certificate of the automobile. In July 1886 the newspapers reported on the first public outing of the three-wheeled Benz Patent Motor Car, model no. 1
[QUOTE=merc85;735183]So much history? lol they invented the Car On January 29, 1886, Benz applied for a patent for his “vehicle powered by a gas engine.” The patent – number 37435 – may be regarded as the birth certificate of the automobile. In July 1886 the newspapers reported on the first public outing of the three-wheeled Benz Patent Motor Car, model no. 1[/QUOTE] yeah but volvo invented the seatbelt :saythat:
[QUOTE=craigoodwood;735184]yeah but volvo invented the seatbelt :saythat:[/QUOTE] incorrect, they invented the 3 point safty belt ;) Seat belts were invented by English engineer George Cayley in the early 19th century, though Edward J. Claghorn of New York, was granted the first patent (U.S. Patent 312,085, on February 10, 1885 for a safety belt). Volvo did not invent the safety belt, nor did they put them in their cars first, and their three-point design was not entirely novel. A crude belt had been developed as far back as the early 19th century by an Englishman, Sir George Cayley, for his pioneering glider (it worked; he died of old age). An American car company, Nash, offered them in 1949, while Ford fitted them as an option to some models from 1955 under an initiative by a rising executive, Robert McNamara. The Swedish firm Saab fitted a two-point seat belt as standard in 1958. An early three-point safety belt was patented by two Americans, Roger Griswold and Hugh De Haven in 1951, the CIR-Griswold Restraint. But they left the buckle in the middle.
[QUOTE=merc85;735183]So much history? lol they invented the Car On January 29, 1886, Benz applied for a patent for his “vehicle powered by a gas engine.” The patent – number 37435 – may be regarded as the birth certificate of the automobile. In July 1886 the newspapers reported on the first public outing of the three-wheeled Benz Patent Motor Car, model no. 1[/QUOTE] I honestly didn't know that before going to the musesum, shows how much I know about cars!
Mine at a pistonheads gathering last week...
On it's new shoes :)
Looks well mate.
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;735832]On it's new shoes :)
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Proper that jim, looks really tidy. Would look nice on the Volans also.
Lucky git. ;)
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;735832]On it's new shoes :)
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whats the point of this car?
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Would look better on some Nebs :)
[QUOTE=Nealevo;735867]Would look better on some Nebs :)[/QUOTE] how much?
[QUOTE=T5frankie;735870]how much?[/QUOTE] Could almost buy a nice v70 for the money they cost :)
[QUOTE=Nealevo;735867]Would look better on some Nebs :)[/QUOTE] Yes it would but I'm attached to my man bits :(
[QUOTE=T5frankie;735864]whats the point of this car?[/QUOTE] Not to break it :)
Volvo only household again
Took the gul out today, to collect the daughter from school. She likes the pop up child seat. Might even do 1000 miles this year in it.
The school run on Friday
[QUOTE=Ettienne;735879]Took the gul out today, to collect the daughter from school. She likes the pop up child seat. Might even do 1000 miles this year in it.[/QUOTE] ooooh right up my street that mate, very nice
....Like this and I'm loving using the big girl daily, keeping the commuting miles off the S4.
Having a shower ready for a meet tomorrow, lot of old faces gonna see my new wheels. :)
last pic of the two together before the red one goe's to its new owner tommorow
In its favourite layby awaiting it's lift home :)
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;737770]In its favourite layby awaiting it's lift home :)
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Not again dude?!
Wouldn't fit on the 1st wagon had to wait for this one bloody low car's
Gave the Gul a little tlc (washed) and took out for a little run and a picnic (god I must be getting old) a few of you will spot where she is straight away, a lovely run out.
Looks beautiful, where is that?
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;737940]Gave the Gul a little tlc (washed) and took out for a little run and a picnic (god I must be getting old) a few of you will spot where she is straight away, a lovely run out.
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Stunning car and scenery
Do like a bit of yellow :)
Awesome pics Adrian
[QUOTE=WOODY T5;737951]Do like a bit of yellow :)[/QUOTE] Me too and I do love a saloon too [QUOTE=t5 pete;737952]Awesome pics Adrian[/QUOTE] easy really, good weather, good location, autumn colours and a photogenic car.....win just think what your pic's will be like with the depth of shine you should have on yours Right must go and make a start on sorting the green bitch out, if I'm going to make the last race of our season
Can only recognise the Lake Vyrnwy photo disappointingly!
Putting mine to good use
Forgot to do this on Sunday but here is old smokey waiting patiently at Silverstone for all the 'rushers' to leave before we set off!
Mine after a quick wash yesterday still need to sort my alloys out badly
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I see you have an umwelt sticker.
yes it went to Berlin and back quite recently, with 4 people and 7 of our "fursuits" loaded in the back. loaded up to the roof and i still hit 147 on the autobahn, much to my partners displeasure. Comming home the old girl blew the joint between the oil cooler n the rad though, dropping all the coolant out so that was another 3 days in germany waiting for adac to fix it. still was fun though and now i have a new shiny radiator from volvo to play with.
as you can see, it was rather low in the back!
Ahh very nice, always fancied a trip to Berlin.. You need to be able to do 150+ just to make up the time spent in roadworks in Germany lol. Car looks good btw.
our roadworks weren't in germany surprisingly it was in belgium i hit a tonne that was pissing me off delaying my sleep. our stop was in breda, netherlands at a freinds it was 1am before i rocked up and then had 4 hours sleep (Thanks dear) and then drove the 8 hours more. but thanks mate! and you needa do 150+ to keep up with the nut cases on the road. no joke crusing at 120 (axles 2.0L naturally asthmatic bora would do no more) we were overtaken by a people carrier!
Yes 50kph through Belgium roadworks is somewhat irritating.
[QUOTE=Henk;738573]Can only recognise the Lake Vyrnwy photo disappointingly!
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go for a run over the back of the lake and head for Bala and Dinas Mawddwy, you won't regret it, the scenery is stunning
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Does look loads better!
After an afternoon of abuse chasing down a scooby wrx sti, Audi s3, 2xcivic type R's, focus St, bmw m3 & a Nissan gtr. She needs a wash & will get one when her new grill arrives this week.
Blimey youve done some fuel in today lol, In all seriousness im really liking this new car of yours mate looks awesome
[QUOTE=merc85;741742]Blimey youve done some fuel in today lol, In all seriousness im really liking this new car of yours mate looks awesome[/QUOTE] Not far off £50 mate! Lol 60 non stop miles & some really nice high speed driving on my favourite local roads. The gtr was just pointless in trying with but the rest I am proud to say I held my own although the m3 was quicker on the straights & the s3 & scooby quicker on the twistys. My brakes need some 5.1 fluid & a set of ds500's, my drop links are creaking a bit on bumpy roads but for the money it owes me its bang on. The lads love it & it turns heads & has questions asked all the time. Might take me a while but I can't wait to get it how I want it. Cheers Gav, bout time you got another. :)
lol, i will get another one day to run along side the MB ;)
[QUOTE=Biff;741736]After an afternoon of abuse chasing down a scooby wrx sti, Audi s3, 2xcivic type R's, focus St, bmw m3 & a Nissan gtr. She needs a wash & will get one when her new grill arrives this week.
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nice mate but paint those wheels ffs
May be for sale soon as i cant shake the idea of an S type R out of my head
Nice R with the right colour interior too , Good number plate aswel BTC :)
[QUOTE=merc85;741763]Nice R with the right colour interior too , Good number plate aswel BTC :)[/QUOTE] also quicker than a merc diesel especially with boost now set at 18psi peak drop to 16
I'll start the bidding at £400
[QUOTE=WOODY T5;741754]that's one v70 I would have if I dint have my t5 looks lovely mate[/QUOTE] Thanks mate, I want some of those 18's you sold Gav that he had on blacky, any ideas what they were called? it can't be compared to your machine... Yet! Lol
Called tritons mate think some pegs would look nice on yours too tho
[QUOTE=Biff;741771]Thanks mate, I want some of those 18's you sold Gav that he had on blacky, any ideas what they were called? it can't be compared to your machine... Yet! Lol[/QUOTE] looks lovely on the comets
[QUOTE=T5frankie;741765]also quicker than a merc diesel especially with boost now set at 18psi peak drop to 16[/QUOTE] lol
[QUOTE=T5frankie;741758]nice mate but paint those wheels ffs[/QUOTE] ha ha ha each to their own eh ;)
[QUOTE=craigoodwood;741810]ha ha ha each to their own eh ;)[/QUOTE] yea but you're all on your own lol
It looks good on the comets but looks like a lowered R. I like pegs but I think they're just to common & I like to be different.. I may do the unforgivable & put some from another manufacturer or even after market wheels. All I know is the comets aren't staying. Do like the tritons though. Remind me of hockenheim R's from back in the day. ;)
[QUOTE=Biff;741815]It looks good on the comets but looks like a lowered R. I like pegs but I think they're just to common & I like to be different.. I may do the unforgivable & put some from another manufacturer or even after market wheels. All I know is the comets aren't staying. Do like the tritons though. Remind me of hockenheim R's from back in the day. ;)[/QUOTE] i like the fact it looks like a red R like a rare one off lol
[QUOTE=T5frankie;741817]i like the fact it looks like a red R like a rare one off lol[/QUOTE] Yeah I know what your saying mate but I'm getting grief off my mate who had a escos "wannabe".. I don't mind the bumper or interior but I ain't driving no wannabe. lol
[QUOTE=Biff;741823]Yeah I know what your saying mate but I'm getting grief off my mate who had a escos "wannabe".. I don't mind the bumper or interior but I ain't driving no wannabe. lol[/QUOTE] niot really the same though as an escos wanabee though as yours is everything R apart from on the log book
[QUOTE=Biff;741823]Yeah I know what your saying mate but I'm getting grief off my mate who had a escos "wannabe".. I don't mind the bumper or interior but I ain't driving no wannabe. lol[/QUOTE] Completely different.
New wheels and a healthy drop is needed, 4x4 is not okay!
Also, anyone want to buy a stripped out Puma on coilies and a low mileage mk4 Escort? lol
Very nice bud ;)
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;741767]I'll start the bidding at £400[/QUOTE] I'll go £350. ;)
[QUOTE=T5frankie;741825]niot really the same though as an escos wanabee though as yours is everything R apart from on the log book[/QUOTE] Plus the 18t & lsd. I see your point but it still says t5 on the back. Scared to take the badges off as its red & they've been there 16 years. ;)
[QUOTE=merc85;741838]Very nice bud ;)[/QUOTE] Thanks! [QUOTE=Biff;741843]Plus the 18t & lsd. I see your point but it still says t5 on the back. Scared to take the badges off as its red & they've been there 16 years. ;)[/QUOTE] Are you concerned you're going to realise just how not red it actually is? ;) Or even how red it was once upon a time!
[QUOTE=stribo;741840]I'll go £350. ;)[/QUOTE] oh come on, its nearly as quick as a Diesel ;) lol
[QUOTE=Sweep;741845]Thanks! Are you concerned you're going to realise just how not red it actually is? ;) Or even how red it was once upon a time![/QUOTE] Just the fact I'll have volvo t5 in fresh paint... The car has aged well but I'm not planning on a full respray as it just doesn't need it. One things for sure, it won't wear an R badge. ;) Get those fords on eBay dude, that t5 needs modding. :)
Sweep looks like mine did 10 years ago like it
Just coming off the IoM ferry :)
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Nice wheels
[QUOTE=Biff;741849]Just the fact I'll have volvo t5 in fresh paint... The car has aged well but I'm not planning on a full respray as it just doesn't need it. One things for sure, it won't wear an R badge. ;) Get those fords on eBay dude, that t5 needs modding. :)[/QUOTE] It's running a map, cat-back and a big filter, but as it's my daily smoker I'm reluctant to go too far with it, tempted by a 940 with a whopping turbo bolted to the side though :D
Made up. :)
Thats better ;)
A few of my face book friends preferred the no badge look but as soon as I fitted it it felt right. I may mod it yet though. ;)
does look good! need some of the wiper fill ins that tc made
[QUOTE=martybelfastt5;742014]does look good! need some of the wiper fill ins that tc made[/QUOTE] I know mate, cheers! I mentioned them to my mate who does my painting & his reply was with my polishing skills he'll plastic weld them. The cheek! Lol
Get an S60 R grill badge now, little extras:)
Mine the other nite...
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And young Rob's car too...
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[QUOTE=Nealevo;742021]Get an S60 R grill badge now, little extras:)[/QUOTE] It's not an R though Neil. ;) lol
[QUOTE=Biff;742024]It's not an R though Neil. ;) lol[/QUOTE] At least it's not a diesel. ;)
[QUOTE=Biff;742024]It's not an R though Neil. ;) lol[/QUOTE] We live in a fake world, no body would know..
[QUOTE=Nealevo;742021]Get an S60 R grill badge now, little extras:)[/QUOTE]will it not make it slower tho :)
How about I create a T5-R? I'm not lying then, it's a T5 with R bits.
[QUOTE=WOODY T5;742038]will it not make it slower tho :)[/QUOTE] I think you'll find our S60R is in the top 3 on this years 1/4 mile table. :D
[QUOTE=stribo;742049]I think you'll find our S60R is in the top 3 on this years 1/4 mile table. :D[/QUOTE]ands its 4wd too lol
[QUOTE=Nealevo;741973]Nice wheels[/QUOTE] Yes they are some top bloke got a very high class refurb done on them :) bitch getting on that catermeran thingy though couldn't get it round any of the corners and learning from that experience and looking at the on ramp no way is the green bitch gonna get on there for the tt trip unfortunately
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yes i need a new phone, a rare glimpse at work...
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I owned this few years ago, was a wreck when i bought it.
Out of interest whats the milage now?
Fpmsl a wreck Simon?... I don't think so!
It was when I bought it, the brakes hardly worked, paint was flat, wheels were really kerbed.. Looked better when I sold it though and looks great in the above picture. Still needs a towing eye cover though ;)
Like hens teeth them towing eye covers
It's covered about 158k iirc, glad you & others took the time to put a bit of tlc into the car as it's been relatively easy to keep it in shape, done a few bits cosmetically & it'll be getting a full underseal & suspension rebuild [wish bones, drop links etc.. & the GAZ stuff off for a refurb] this side of Christmas with a bit of luck.
Yep :) I might get around to cleaning the whole car at some point and maybe I'll take a few more snaps ;)
First proper polish in over a year attacked it with poorboys
You're missing a nut holding the turbo on. (And you don't think I look at your posts :P)
[QUOTE=stribo;743513]You're missing a nut holding the turbo on. (And you don't think I look at your posts :P)[/QUOTE] There`s guts in the turbo either :P ( it`s just for mock up :))
I might just give it a wash this weekend,
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It will look like that again by the time you get back from the EVO.....unless you are now able to bring the T-10K ????
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nice trumpet matey...:)
Poor car, needs a wash after a scrapyard trip.
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I need a decent camera but you get the idea... Quick shot after a blast with the jet wash.
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Three colours together.
Mine today at RAF Cosford, even took advantage of the dent removal service :)
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On the way home. Last trip of the year.
Stopped to have a look at the new deer fencing.....Big girl needs a clean.
She is a beauty!
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Your motor looks very tasty mate, I like that a lot.
[QUOTE=S70T5Chris;750844]Your motor looks very tasty mate, I like that a lot.[/QUOTE] Thanks :) It's all show and no go though :P
[QUOTE=S70T5Chris;750844]Your motor looks very tasty mate, I like that a lot.[/QUOTE] agreed, look very menacing
Japanese death bullet.
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So much better :)
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Liking the black :)
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This is my favourite 850 anywhere. Looks really menacing and aggressive. Love it.
[QUOTE=mitchyboy01;750922]This is my favourite 850 anywhere. Looks really menacing and aggressive. Love it.[/QUOTE] agreed, this is my fav too!
Thanks for the comments lads taken a few years to get it right tho
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That's a seriously tasty looking car, front bumper/lower splitter looks really good!
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Epic! That is all...
Dirty & unloved after me & my spaniels big walk tonight.
Hopefully I'll get a few hours to give her a love soon. Nice pile of quality mods building up. ;)
Lovely morning out here
Saw another T6 this morning too
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[QUOTE=Nealevo;751192][ATTACH=CONFIG]27653[/ATTACH] Having a new exhaust ready for next year..[/QUOTE] No your not your having it converted to grandad mode cos your old :)
[QUOTE=Nealevo;751192][ATTACH=CONFIG]27653[/ATTACH] Having a new exhaust ready for next year..[/QUOTE] What exhaust did you have? I thought it was already upgraded? Still baffled how you can use it and keep it clean at the same time... Lol
[QUOTE=AndysR;751198]What exhaust did you have? I thought it was already upgraded? Still baffled how you can use it and keep it clean at the same time... Lol[/QUOTE] He has an audi for his daily. I bet it never goes anywhere when its wet ;)
[QUOTE=LiamT4;751200]He has an audi for his daily. I bet it never goes anywhere when its wet ;)[/QUOTE] Must get used some time it's done 200k don't forget ;)
I have my TME still on it but I had an extra box inserted today to make it quiet while cruising, very happy with results. Andy, its getting cleaned tomorrow as its filthy from todays grimy roads.
[QUOTE=AndysR;751203]Must get used some time it's done 200k don't forget ;)[/QUOTE] With a lovely brand spanking engine from Volvo only a few years ago!
[QUOTE=Nealevo;751207]I have my TME still on it but I had an extra box inserted today to make it quiet while cruising, very happy with results. Andy, its getting cleaned tomorrow as its filthy from todays grimy roads.[/QUOTE] Mine has to wait for the weekend unfortunately, but it's getting an oil change tomorrow so not all bad :) [QUOTE=The Flying Moose;751215]With a lovely brand spanking engine from Volvo only a few years ago![/QUOTE] Not knocking the mileage at all, was a compliment to the car and owner ;)
Parked up in car park after I'd finished changing the engine oil and filter... Looking filthy, will get that sorted at the weekend :)
Andy that's not dirty!!!!havent cleaned our brick in 4 weeks in that time racked up over 1500 miles. I can't get on with cleaning her as I've dislocated my knee and am on crutches, the wife has seen this as a pefect opportunity to "use" the car for work!!!
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Frosty
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Not a white Christmas
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;752886]Headless - again.
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At least it's making progress, be good to see this out and about next year :)
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The car that's only worth £500....................give me a ££££ing break
£500 AND yes and a curly wurly (only because it Christmas)
One very dirty daily beater, in tesco metro car park.
Took the dog for a walk earlier, so took a couple of quick pics?
while out shopping today
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Very smart looking car Chris!
when did the thread title get changed???
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Don't know, but it's taken long enough. ;)
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What an awesome looking car, it must be hard to pick which car you want to drive with all these lovely looking cars you've got!!
How she looks now after a complete new end with poly bushes, 40mm springs, new arms/drop links/rod ends/spring seats, just awaiting delivery on tyres this week to get the new wheels on, after that I can finally get the 302mm brakes on! I cooked the standard brakes having a little dance with a 200SX local to me lol.
Looks like a nice even ride and not too low either :)
It's useable which is exactly what I wanted, hopefully it'll handle even better with some decent rubber on it! The 17's should fill the arches a bit better too.
Sweep that looks tidy mate, new wheels will set it off & the 302's are good with the right hardware. I've turned mine blue giving a local skyline gts what for. Lol Frankie who said your R is worth £500?? It's worth triple that in bits.
[QUOTE=Biff;754315]Sweep that looks tidy mate, new wheels will set it off & the 302's are good with the right hardware. I've turned mine blue giving a local skyline gts what for. Lol Frankie who said your R is worth £500?? It's worth triple that in bits.[/QUOTE] I've only gone for standard volvo bits for the brakes as I'd already spent £600 on parts!
Random one, it is dirty but the rain hides a multitude of sins :)
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Lovely Fireblade
Old picture taken somewhere near Salamanca
Near Irun
Folkstone
Got the new wheels on at last! I think the rears need a little spacing though.
[QUOTE=Sweep;755380]Got the new wheels on at last! I think the rears need a little spacing though.
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Wow, that looks really different, I like it. :B_thumb:
Yeah looks really good mate love colour of your car too ;)
[QUOTE=stribo;755381]Wow, that looks really different, I like it. :B_thumb:[/QUOTE] Cheers :D [QUOTE=WOODY T5;755382]Yeah looks really good mate love colour of your car too ;)[/QUOTE] Great minds and all that ;) If it's nice weather tomorrow I'm going to get the bigger brakes on. Do we know what size/thread the wheel bolts are? Mine are a little scabby and let the wheels down, would quite like some black anodized ones..
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No No NO........don't push it over the edge ....lol
p.s. that fence isn't going to stop much
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that'll be Elan Valley, went in BT (yes it was a few years ago) but didn't manage to get her that close
[QUOTE=p fandango;755408]that'll be Elan Valley, went in BT (yes it was a few years ago) but didn't manage to get her that close
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definately some fencing missing there, beautiful part of the world, most of my cars have been photo'd around there and my sig pic was taken on the road from there over to Devil's Bridge
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;755411]definately some fencing missing there, beautiful part of the world, most of my cars have been photo'd around there and my sig pic was taken on the road from there over to Devil's Bridge[/QUOTE] i'd love to go back now i've got the Phantom & get some aerial photo's/video. Isn't there an overflow hole in one of the reservoirs there?
[QUOTE=p fandango;755413]i'd love to go back now i've got the Phantom & get some aerial photo's/video. Isn't there an overflow hole in one of the reservoirs there?[/QUOTE] don't think there is one up there, could be one on llyn brenig on the evo triangle, might set-up a run round the elan valley is vt haven't got there first
i wasnt worried at all, i couldnt of got any closer with my bumper and the curb :D
[QUOTE=Sweep;755383]Do we know what size/thread the wheel bolts are? Mine are a little scabby and let the wheels down, would quite like some black anodized ones..[/QUOTE] The wheel bolts are M12 x 1.75. Real interesting wheel choice, they'd look fab polished but ££££ that :P
[QUOTE=Sweep;755380]Got the new wheels on at last! I think the rears need a little spacing though.
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Different wheel choice to the norm but it certainly works, car sits well, nice and level.
after a bath.
Bye Bye
my lovely 744ti
you've sold it?
[QUOTE=T5frankie;755505]Bye Bye
my lovely 744ti
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Good stuff, Charlie picked it up today?
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I recognise that s60, so I guess he had lol
[QUOTE=Sweep;755380]Got the new wheels on at last! I think the rears need a little spacing though.
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yummy, i want some of them :D
[QUOTE=Ettienne;755510]I recognise that s60, so I guess he had lol[/QUOTE] yeah bit green though when it comes to classic cars lol, "has it got an immobilizer" lol, if he realizes classics need looking after he'll be alright, all he wanted to know is will the gearbox take a good caning lol i fear for its health
[QUOTE=T5frankie;755527]yeah bit green though when it comes to classic cars lol, "has it got an immobilizer" lol, if he realizes classics need looking after he'll be alright, all he wanted to know is will the gearbox take a good caning lol i fear for its health[/QUOTE] He has already said, he's hit fuel cut, clutch is slipping, drivers window stopped working and so did the heater. I said to him, it's an old car things will need fixing and he wanted to put a 940 turbo lump and gearbox in then now is the time to do it. He bought my 854 t5r, drove it 2500miles, took it apart and hasn't put it back together, there it sits / or waiting to be done. Starts projects and never finishes them.
[QUOTE=Ettienne;755532]He has already said, he's hit fuel cut, clutch is slipping, drivers window stopped working and so did the heater. I said to him, it's an old car things will need fixing and he wanted to put a 940 turbo lump and gearbox in then now is the time to do it. He bought my 854 t5r, drove it 2500miles, took it apart and hasn't put it back together, there it sits / or waiting to be done. Starts projects and never finishes them.[/QUOTE] Oh dear.........
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;755553]Oh dear.........[/QUOTE] Where's Pedro? :hidesbehi
[QUOTE=Ettienne;755532]He has already said, he's hit fuel cut, clutch is slipping, drivers window stopped working and so did the heater. I said to him, it's an old car things will need fixing and he wanted to put a 940 turbo lump and gearbox in then now is the time to do it. He bought my 854 t5r, drove it 2500miles, took it apart and hasn't put it back together, there it sits / or waiting to be done. Starts projects and never finishes them.[/QUOTE] It was fine when it left I told him to turn the boost down, he has probably turned it up if he has hit fuel cut and got clutch slippage. He asked me if it drifted well LOL
[QUOTE=T5frankie;755557]It was fine when it left I told him to turn the boost down, he has probably turned it up if he has hit fuel cut and got clutch slippage. He asked me if it drifted well LOL[/QUOTE] Oh dear, lol...
[QUOTE=T5frankie;755557]It was fine when it left I told him to turn the boost down, he has probably turned it up if he has hit fuel cut and got clutch slippage. He asked me if it drifted well LOL[/QUOTE] I told him to knock the boost back and fit a diesel clutch when he can.
[QUOTE=The Flying Moose;755555]Where's Pedro? :hidesbehi[/QUOTE] who what where?
OH's S60 this morning
Have you been offroading with that?! :jaw:
[QUOTE=AcidicDavey;755427]The wheel bolts are M12 x 1.75. Real interesting wheel choice, they'd look fab polished but ££££ that :P[/QUOTE] How long are they? I'm spacing the rears out and probably need longer ones!
Took it for a Polish car wash, then stuck my Pegs on :)
Thors on a 960.
Who would have thought??
'Tis for sale if anyone wants a dirrrty diesel?? ;)
Oh for shame,lol..Poor thing.
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;756424]Thors on a 960.
Who would have thought??
'Tis for sale if anyone wants a dirrrty diesel?? ;)[/QUOTE]
Steve I think it needs another engine swap - your dad's T6
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;756442]Steve I think it needs another engine swap - your dad's T6[/QUOTE] I think he might notice. Then again, he drives everywhere at 3mph, so probably not! Ironic thing is that's why I bought the S80, but DERVed the 960 instead :( Edit: Thinking about it, he definitely wouldn't notice. This is the same bloke who smashed two wheels on god knows what and claimed to know nothing about it, also didn't notice when it dropped a cylinder, maybe two!!
I hate this time of year...
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Little run out to Amsterdam at the weekend.
what do you lot think to the rims? yay or nay?
You and your car certainly get around Simon ;) Like the Propus Husky, they look ok, enjoy cleaning them :P
About 8-9 countries now. Personal goal is 18 countries in this Volvo.
im fine cleaning them i got all the gear. maybe no idea but =P u shaped brushes n such for behined the spokes. tiny brushes. more corse ones. long brushes for getting the callipers..........where did my life go?
I like the light bar on the roof too lol :P
i only noticed that after i took the shot the perfect angle to make it look like it was on my roof. itd make a usefull tool truck =)
Ugh... here comes the snow... :doh: [ATTACH=CONFIG]27985[/ATTACH]
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Lovely TLR.
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wot no snow !!!!....:)
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;757938]wot no snow !!!!....:)[/QUOTE] Nope 32 degrees sweating me nuts off :)
You've escaped at the right time I think Jim!
Hope you're enjoying your Antipodean adventure Mr C! :)
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;757939]Nope 32 degrees sweating me nuts off :)[/QUOTE] only 32??? [ATTACH=CONFIG]27988[/ATTACH]
[QUOTE=Nealevo;757990]only 32??? [ATTACH=CONFIG]27988[/ATTACH][/QUOTE] ok you win, unless anyone else on here has colder at present
[QUOTE=Hound;757843]Ugh... here comes the snow... :doh: [ATTACH=CONFIG]27985[/ATTACH][/QUOTE] Looks like you've got quite a bit up there Hound. Lol
LOL Mr Biff, despite threatening-looking clouds it was quite a pathetic attempt in the end.
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Perfect for the s4
It moved today !.
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how quick is the pony?
As it's only a little horse I don't recon you can give it more than half a horsepower output but they can do 20 mph cross country - also got four point traction system.
A bit boring compared to some of these pics, but I took a few shots of the car for the insurers (so no artistry sorry, just basic 90 degree side-on shots) at the weekend. Only going to post one, I'll get some decent shots when I'm out n about one day... [ATTACH=CONFIG]27997[/ATTACH]
Found some snow and drove 300miles today, mind most had gone by midday
Got a decent covering of snow here today!
A bit nippy this morning... [ATTACH=CONFIG]28050[/ATTACH]
Well it's roasting here today I tells ya... [ATTACH=CONFIG]28051[/ATTACH] Not my car btw...this is what Band Aid bought ;)
the d5 deserved a wash
still a dirty derv mind
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Very nice,love the front splitter
Nice seeing a new take on a V70, very hard to do without following the crowd. Looks awesome bud.
My ride at the minute
Dirty girl.....
V70 sits like this - H&R springs. Ohlins front struts. Bilstein B6 rear shocks.
Commodore sits like this - Pedders springs. HSV struts and shocks.
now she back one the road she sits well
[ATTACH=CONFIG]28096[/ATTACH] Mine this evening before tomorrow's wash...
Thats disgraceful Miltski, absolutely filthy lol Are those Volans BTW? Look smart
[QUOTE=c70geoff;760048]now she back one the road she sits well
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Those alloys work perfectly with your car!
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[QUOTE=Kingsford G;759854]Very nice,love the front splitter[/QUOTE] awesome looking car ;)
[QUOTE=RollingThunder;760077]Thats disgraceful Miltski, absolutely filthy lol Are those Volans BTW? Look smart[/QUOTE] Yup, Still not sure they look correct as they not really the correct wheels, being one of the first v70R's I think maybe they were thrown on or perhaps the first owner fancied them? Also the car came with SIX of them, anyonw know why? theres only room for one spare in the car.... oh she never got a wash, she got new rear brake pads and some "spirited" driving today instead!
[QUOTE=miltski;760154]Yup, Still not sure they look correct as they not really the correct wheels, being one of the first v70R's I think maybe they were thrown on or perhaps the first owner fancied them? Also the car came with SIX of them, anyonw know why? theres only room for one spare in the car.... oh she never got a wash, she got new rear brake pads and some "spirited" driving today instead![/QUOTE] Volans don't suit v70's at all imo
I like them :) Even though I recently refurbished my Propus alloys I'm not 100% happy with them. Maybe I chose the wrong colour, or maybe the design doesn't suit a black V70 afterall, but I might end up changing them later in the year.
What set up have you got Nots? And what profile are those tyres?
[QUOTE=nottsgreent5;579134] mine in work carpark[/QUOTE]
The Volans suit the 850 very well! Agreed that I'm not sure on the V70 though :)
[QUOTE=kmb;760224]The Volans suit the 850 very well! Agreed that I'm not sure on the V70 though :)[/QUOTE] From the A piller back, thet're the same car, do the headlights really make that much difference to whether the wheels suit a car or not?
Exactly, they look fine. Quite suite a silver R imo!
[QUOTE=stribo;760233]From the A piller back, thet're the same car, do the headlights really make that much difference to whether the wheels suit a car or not?[/QUOTE] Not quite true as the 850 bumpers and side strips have a grey bit that sort of corresponds to the colour of the Volans, I think it's a combination of the all silver colour and unflattering photo above... plus I want him to sell me the Volans! :P
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[/QUOTE] nice chairs v70r ?, are you now looking for a matching steering wheel by any chance ??
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;760373]nice chairs v70r ?, are you now looking for a matching steering wheel by any chance ??[/QUOTE]
V70R indeed and rears but no the next steery wheel mod is a momo goodwood wheel ive got in the garage ;)
First wash of the year for the S40. She was filthy. See how long it lasts!
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What gear knob is that? I'm looking for something like that to match my T5R steering wheel.
Well after 4452km it's all done, the old bus served me well :)
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;760967]Well after 4452km it's all done, the old bus served me well :)
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Now you better get you arse home to drive that 40 tonner for a bit of a rest after almost 4500km of motoring ....lol .....thats some holiday hope you had a fantastic time mate, see you soon
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;760967]Well after 4452km it's all done, the old bus served me well :)
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The great British weather is waiting for you. ;)
At the meet the other day...
Mine when it was clean - sadly overdue for a proper wash at the moment :ashamed: [ATTACH=CONFIG]28215[/ATTACH]
Mine. [ATTACH=CONFIG]28218[/ATTACH]
The V70 parked next to an Exige at the classic car auction at Brightwells today :)
Lotus Exige 04-03-15 by AcidicDavey, on Flickr
My wheels were quite common in that car park today, loads of 996s lol
[QUOTE=Hound;761018]Mine when it was clean - sadly overdue for a proper wash at the moment :ashamed: [ATTACH=CONFIG]28215[/ATTACH][/QUOTE] Cracking hand car wash in queensferry by the blue bridge. £5 even for my brick. They do a cracking job & shine your tyres. ;)
after seeing that C70 i need some tritons in my life =(
Cheers for the tip Biffo. I need to clean some tar from the gay gold beast (from road works) and treat it to a good wash when the weather improves. I sometimes use A5 Autowash on the way to Mrs Hound's in Oswestry - also a decent job at a fair price. My problem at the moment is the driver's window lets in water from jetwashes! Window not sealing around mirror area (in fact mirror mount looks misaligned). Davey, your V70 never fails to look magnificent in photos...
[QUOTE=hemihusky;762120]after seeing that C70 i need some tritons in my life =( [/QUOTE] But Husky... the Propus and Tritons look so similar, is it really worth the hassle and expense? :eek: I'd like to paint my wheels up like yours...
to my eyes yes XD i saw gav's blacky (merc on here i think?) on tritons and fell in love with the look. i will get some. one day
Had a busy Saturday, washed the beast, took Oblark to eurocar parts
Made him work for his lift.
Then watched richt5 get turned away from the arc car wash lol.
[QUOTE=MaxTS;760855]What gear knob is that? I'm looking for something like that to match my T5R steering wheel.[/QUOTE] sorry max i dint see this, its a momo gearnob out of a 309 goodwood ;)
Go on then, I'll have a go of this.
Here's my newly aquired TDi:
Not too shabby for it's miles!!
And from the sales ad:
Obviously had some money thrown at it over the years.
850 R bumper, V70 tailgate and there's no way that interior has done nearly 294k!
Plus, it goes like stink ;)
No idea why, but my arse dyno tells me it's far too quick for it's standard 140bhp.
Not complaining though ;)
She's got some mileage
[QUOTE=Ettienne;763018]She's got some mileage[/QUOTE] Yeah. Just about run in ;)
Got to wash it in the morning and wax, black the bumpers but looking better now
A photo or two from the other week :)
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[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;763022]Yeah. Just about run in ;)[/QUOTE] you bought that one?!?! damn n blast i was seriously looking at that one too for some 5 pot diesely rattle. looks a gem in real pics mate!
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Looks the nutts :)
[QUOTE=Ettienne;764230]Got to wash it in the morning and wax, black the bumpers but looking better now[/QUOTE] Like it and you really should sell it to me.................
Couple of mine today
[QUOTE=AcidicDavey;764250]A photo or two from the other week :)
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Cor that really is bloody stunning mate!
[QUOTE=AcidicDavey;764250]A photo or two from the other week :)
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i think those front lips would look great on the T10
[QUOTE=S70T5Chris;764341]Cor that really is bloody stunning mate![/QUOTE] Thanks Chris ;) [QUOTE=claymore;764343]i think those front lips would look great on the T10[/QUOTE] It could look great Colin with them on. Try finding some though :(. They're made by Heico, who don't seem to make stuff for long! Lucky eBay find for me, someone bought them in about 2007/8 and never fitted them so just sold them on :)
[QUOTE=AcidicDavey;764360] It could look great Colin with them on. Try finding some though :(. They're made by Heico, who don't seem to make stuff for long! Lucky eBay find for me, someone bought them in about 2007/8 and never fitted them so just sold them on :)[/QUOTE] I know where there are a couple of blue ones ;)
[QUOTE=hemihusky;764253]you bought that one?!?! damn n blast i was seriously looking at that one too for some 5 pot diesely rattle. looks a gem in real pics mate![/QUOTE] Cheers :) Aye, it seems alright tbh, especially considering it's mileage. Noisy vacuum pump, but that's easily sorted, and it feels more solid and less wallowy than my 90-odd k S70! Definitely had some money spent on it over the years. I didn't pay anything like the £1595 he wanted for it either. Although, it turned out that he'd been driving it around on trade plates for the last 8 or 9 years, and technically had no owner!
Mine the other week,after a few changes.
[QUOTE=Rnash2002;764417]Mine the other week,after a few changes.
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I do like that. Glad you didn't sell it.
[QUOTE=Biff;764424]I do like that. Glad you didn't sell it.[/QUOTE] Im glad aswell lol, should have big plans for her late this year early next year if all goes to plan.
Nice stance, are you on coilovers? [QUOTE=Biff;764424]I do like that. Glad you didn't sell it.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Theador;764436]Nice stance, are you on coilovers?[/QUOTE] I had the cheap ones on the other v70 i broke so changed them over, she sits better now at the back as was to high, had to just use the springs with no adjuster at the bottem to get them lower lol.
Heheh. Need to get some pics of mine up soon. Doesn't sit quite as nicely as yours; only a fraction lower than standard but the stance is about right now. [QUOTE=Rnash2002;764437]I had the cheap ones on the other v70 i broke so changed them over, she sits better now at the back as was to high, had to just use the springs with no adjuster at the bottem to get them lower lol.[/QUOTE]
I pulled out the garage & promptly ran out of fuel!
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I bought this one last week, will get some of my own pics next weekend after I fit my new wheels.
That actually looks quite good as it is FIREBOLT, nice find.
[QUOTE=AcidicDavey;766062]That actually looks quite good as it is FIREBOLT, nice find.[/QUOTE] I'll second that, nice find and very clean, going by your pics
Cheers, it is a very clean car. Only done 37k, just got a few bits to sort so I'm happy with it.
Very nice something different that
cheers bud but still loads to do on both looks and performance
[QUOTE=c70geoff;766124]cheers bud but still loads to do on both looks and performance[/QUOTE] It never ends mate...
i know and now i got 2 sweeds to play with
[QUOTE=c70geoff;766127]i know and now i got 2 sweeds to play with[/QUOTE] I thought you said they were Turks....
Thought id give it a try...
SHINY SHINY! :smileypul
It's a beautiful car, and looks just as good in the flesh, a real credit to Big G.
Very nice G Very nice indeed
Cheers lads
Thats a perfect looking c70 mate
Yeah, I'm still about :shifty:
Good to see you're not dead, Martin ;)
It's gonna roll down that slope if your handbrake's not 100%!
Like a 4x4!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Heh..... I'm liking that matey ���� It looks great.
TT
Got to say a very nice crop of cars posted above you can tell spring is in the air :)
My dirty bitch.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]28550[/ATTACH] Mine after a few mods and new clutch, just waiting for a slave cylinder then I can drive it
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some nice new plates on that v70
Unwashed but managing to fake it for the camera on Easter Monday. [ATTACH=CONFIG]28584[/ATTACH]
[QUOTE=Hound;768046]Unwashed but managing to fake it for the camera on Easter Monday. [ATTACH=CONFIG]28584[/ATTACH][/QUOTE] looking good there Nick, ready for the Smoke stop
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tesco's wellington ????
saw you leaving there a few months back and posted it but on reply mate, can't miss your 850
http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?58803-Red-855-XC-Telford-Wellington-2-2-2015&highlight=
ha ha ha i remember that, i dint realise it was you i just thought an admiring volvo owner, i dunno how i missed the spotted thread i wouldnt ignore on purpose ;) :B_thumb:
Washed, ready for Sunday
That got to be a first Colin..... It must have rained in Shropshire
[QUOTE=Nealevo;768265]That got to be a first Colin..... It must have rained in Shropshire[/QUOTE] You know me so well, this will probably be the only wash it get's this year :)
[QUOTE=claymore;768264]Washed, ready for Sunday
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I sold that too.cheap, looking good :)
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;768268]I sold that too.cheap, looking good :)[/QUOTE] Yes you did :)
Some pics of Sensible Silver for a change... [ATTACH=CONFIG]28606[/ATTACH] That's my neighbour's '89 BMW 320i behind SS - it is immaculate! [ATTACH=CONFIG]28607[/ATTACH] Gay Gold in background. [ATTACH=CONFIG]28608[/ATTACH] Today I fitted a programmable wiper relay in the Saffy and put Osram Nightbreaker Unlimited bulbs in. [ATTACH=CONFIG]28609[/ATTACH] I still haven't washed it, but you can't tell... LOL [ATTACH=CONFIG]28610[/ATTACH]
Keeping the Silver thing going lol ;) [ATTACH=CONFIG]28612[/ATTACH]
car is back on the road, full suspension change, subframe inserts and strutbrace has transformed it and im well happy with how she sits, just got to bed the clutch in then crank up the boost! [ATTACH=CONFIG]28617[/ATTACH]
From Gaydon today, courtesy of Wayne, thanks [ATTACH=CONFIG]28618[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]28619[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]28620[/ATTACH]
It did look stunning Neal.
Flipping lovely Neal, even the under side of the bonnet is shiny :P
That really is stunning! Never knew it ran on gas either :)
Aloha Hawaii! Finally relaxing at home with the Renault... [ATTACH=CONFIG]28707[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]28708[/ATTACH]
[QUOTE=AcidicDavey;768624]Flipping lovely Neal, [COLOR=#ff0000]even the under side of the bonnet is shiny[/COLOR] :P[/QUOTE] I'm surprised that he has not got the middle of the bonnet sprayed to match, something that Volvo were to tight to do .. ;)
A pal just sent a pic of his bike in response....195 hp & 164 kg dry...:blowingup [ATTACH=CONFIG]28709[/ATTACH]
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;769536]A pal just sent a pic of his bike in response....195 hp & 164 kg dry...:blowingup [ATTACH=CONFIG]28709[/ATTACH][/QUOTE] Sex wee time
Nice sold my ducati last year along with the gsxr and Exup. Have a hankering for a 916 or two.
Today at the slip way
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Your V70 is such a lovely colour ettienne, looks really nice
Amongst a bunch of other fine-looking Volvos in deepest Shropshire. [ATTACH=CONFIG]28759[/ATTACH]
This reminds me I have a 748 in my garage, it is a 98 & has only done 6400 miles.
[QUOTE=FIREBOLT;770608]This reminds me I have a 748 in my garage, it is a 98 & has only done 6400 miles.
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love the single sided stand...
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;770609]love the single sided stand...[/QUOTE] It makes taking the rear wheel off even simpler, plus you can push/pull the bike around on it with ease.
I really ought to sell this, I haven't ridden it for two years. :worried: [ATTACH=CONFIG]28760[/ATTACH]
[QUOTE=Hound;770618]I really ought to sell this, I haven't ridden it for two years. :worried: [ATTACH=CONFIG]28760[/ATTACH][/QUOTE] Curly Wurly?? ;)
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;770629]Curly Wurly?? ;)[/QUOTE] What a cheek, I expect at least a bag of Monster Munch as well!
[QUOTE=Hound;770631]What a cheek, I expect at least a bag of Monster Munch as well![/QUOTE] Ok. Not roast beef though. They're my favourites
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Looks lovely mate.
[QUOTE=LiamT4;770753]Looks lovely mate.[/QUOTE] Thanks Liam. It is mate, I love the car. Makes me think the V70 TDI I bought needs to go and keep this. Every time I drive it I think "ooh this is nice".
[QUOTE=The Flying Moose;770756]Thanks Liam. It is mate, I love the car. Makes me think the V70 TDI I bought needs to go and keep this. Every time I drive it I think "ooh this is nice".[/QUOTE] There was a t5 auto for sale a few weeks back that looked very similar, but as it was in Liverpool (i think), so i was waiting for the weekend to go and have a look at it. It was gone by the friday............ gutted would be an understatement.
[QUOTE=LiamT4;770761]There was a t5 auto for sale a few weeks back that looked very similar, but as it was in Liverpool (i think), so i was waiting for the weekend to go and have a look at it. It was gone by the friday............ gutted would be an understatement.[/QUOTE] Thats a a real shame. Keeping looking at other things but then I think this has absolutely everything, fitted bar sunroof, even factory nav and dynaudio package so interior is so comfy... just a shame its a 2.0D not a D5 or T5! :(
Gave mine a wash and polish but that seems to have made the sun disappear just like next door said it would! [ATTACH=CONFIG]28768[/ATTACH]
Had to take the C70 to work on Friday, so I could drop it off at our indie on the way home, it's the first time it's done proper mileage since last August!!! Anyway when it comes back from the garage this week, hopefully it'll be oil leak free. :D Had to take a picture of it parked up, as I still love the way it looks, hopefully I'll enjoy driving it again soon. [ATTACH=CONFIG]28780[/ATTACH]
[QUOTE=stribo;771307]Had to take the C70 to work on Friday, so I could drop it off at our indie on the way home, it's the first time it's done proper mileage since last August!!! Anyway when it comes back from the garage this week, hopefully it'll be oil leak free. :D Had to take a picture of it parked up, as I still love the way it looks, hopefully I'll enjoy driving it again soon. [ATTACH=CONFIG]28780[/ATTACH][/QUOTE] Was it you I would have seen on the A30 coming out of Hook towards Basingstoke Friday afternoon?
[QUOTE=FIREBOLT;771330]Was it you I would have seen on the A30 coming out of Hook towards Basingstoke Friday afternoon?[/QUOTE] Yep, that was me, I'm working in Hartley Wintney at the moment. :D
I recognise the houses in the picture, you are just behind the A30 before you get into Hartley Wintney. I used to work in the car restorers by the Phoenix pub.
[QUOTE=FIREBOLT;771336]I recognise the houses in the picture, you are just behind the A30 before you get into Hartley Wintney. I used to work in the car restorers by the Phoenix pub.[/QUOTE] Small world, so do you live locally to there then?
Yeah I live in Hook, but have worked in loads of houses locally fixing boilers. If I remember rightly I used to see your Focus with spinners about Basingstoke? Prob around 2003-2004 as I had a 440 at the time.
[QUOTE=FIREBOLT;771344]Yeah I live in Hook, but have worked in loads of houses locally fixing boilers. If I remember rightly I used to see your Focus with spinners about Basingstoke? Prob around 2003-2004 as I had a 440 at the time.[/QUOTE] That was SharkeyR, I'm not sad enough to fit spinners. lol
Ah sorry no offence intended lol. Spinners are an acquired taste!
[QUOTE=FIREBOLT;771353]Ah sorry no offence intended lol. Spinners are an acquired taste![/QUOTE] No worries mate, Sharkey's a good friend of mine, he knows how I feel about his spinners. ;)
Today, somewhere in Wales...
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It's as high as the C70 is low.
After a first wash in over 10 years.
Looks really smart rob.
Here's the Gul causing quite a stir at Lookers Vauxhall in Chester yesterday, whilst picking up the eldest daughters new toy, some well impressed salesmen all had to have a look, the youngest one asked when she was built, 1995 I said, his reply was blooming heck I was 4 then....
Funny how that 850 doesn't look as huge as it used to with modern cars growing :o
[QUOTE=kmb;771571]Funny how that 850 doesn't look as huge as it used to with modern cars growing :o[/QUOTE] I should have taken a side profile as the Adam is 4 foot shorter I'm guessing
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;771563]Here's the Gul causing quite a stir at Lookers Vauxhall in Chester yesterday, whilst picking up the eldest daughters new toy, some well impressed salesmen all had to have a look, the youngest one asked when she was built, 1995 I said, his reply was blooming heck I was 4 then....
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Moley... your daughters far too young to have a Milf reg plate!! :eye-poppi
[QUOTE=The Flying Moose;771631]Moley... your daughters far too young to have a Milf reg plate!! :eye-poppi[/QUOTE] been waiting for that to get mentioned, may be she'll flog it to some wantabee milf and buy herself a tidy reg
This was my 1 happy moment from Saturday. [ATTACH=CONFIG]28908[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]28909[/ATTACH]
All ready for the Ring trip on Monday...
Excited I am.
7:57mins to beat Chris ;)
[QUOTE=Nealevo;773119]7:57mins to beat Chris ;)[/QUOTE] Shouldn't be a problem. For somone else. In a faster car.
[QUOTE=S70T5Chris;773122]Shouldn't be a problem. For somone else. In a faster car.[/QUOTE] wow do honda make cars too?? :)
Chris meeting his mates [ATTACH=CONFIG]28912[/ATTACH]
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Even though it's red I like it just not the indicators, clear would be better makes the lines cleaner just my opinion :)
On the school run: [ATTACH=CONFIG]28921[/ATTACH] Is it me or are parking spaces getting bigger... [ATTACH=CONFIG]28922[/ATTACH]
Er...
Some knob did goodness knows what to the car when very briefly parked in ASDA, I hate carparks/kids etc!
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No, I don't know what is was either! How the hell did they get it on the silencer too?
It was sticky but it washed right off, thank ££££ for sealing it last month!
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;773346]Even though it's red I like it just not the indicators, clear would be better makes the lines cleaner just my opinion :)[/QUOTE] I see what your saying Jim but the clear indicators don't look right with the crystal headlights I want someday if I ever get any money to spend on luxuries again. ;)
My new toy
Mixture of sadness that it isn't working properly but glad to have it home. [ATTACH=CONFIG]28970[/ATTACH]
took her to the local turkish baths earlier
Just something about Geoff's C70 that just screams awesomeness! :D
why thankyou needs a splitter up front and bigger turbo (which is sat in boot waiting to be fitted)
Looks nice and clean Craig
My Daily.... [ATTACH=CONFIG]29013[/ATTACH]
Replaced the number plate that looked tired with reflective backing peeling, plus some good Meguires love yesterday:
Since then I've also given the mud flaps the Plasticare treatment :)
Hehe, I was going to comment on the mudguards KMB, looks good ;)
Thought I better add that :lol: With 137k miles on it's not so far off near perfect condition (couple of minor door dings and a driver's seat bolster with wear), testament to how well built these old things are.
she doesn't sit well after 4 years under a cover god knows how bad my chopper is behind thats been under cover for 6 years
My other toy. :D
Bit blurry with the sun
That Gul Saloon is lovely, it looks very well restored :)
It's not mint just sim pathetically restored, with much excellent help from Oblark (I bet he's glad it's finished lol)
He's a good chap that Rob, hopefully about to make my Air Con work on the M4.4 mapped ECU I'm running (nudge him to check his PM's) :lol: I imagine his 240 will be a good steer when finished.
[QUOTE=kmb;774976]He's a good chap that Rob, hopefully about to make my Air Con work on the M4.4 mapped ECU I'm running (nudge him to check his PM's) :lol: I imagine his 240 will be a good steer when finished.[/QUOTE] I'll text him, but yes it looks very retro but then so does rob lol Seems to be the in thing at the mo rwd, I've even got one myself
Thanks for the text to Rob, I know he's been keeping very busy. They certainly seem to be gaining popularity these old RWD Volvos, not very many left, but those that are are standing the test of time. Can't believe they're considered more 'cool' now than ever before... Hope they don't go down the intentional distressed VW look route :(
Looks good Biff, could do with some new rims though :)
[QUOTE=AcidicDavey;774996]Looks good Biff, could do with some new rims though :)[/QUOTE] Think they maybe plasti-dipped black for a bit until I can afford some Alfa wheels. ;) Thanks mate I'm as pleased as I can be without a Volvo. 37mpg around town with the aircon on today. Lol
[QUOTE=Biff;774998]Think they maybe plasti-dipped black for a bit until I can afford some Alfa wheels. ;) Thanks mate I'm as pleased as I can be without a Volvo. 37mpg around town with the aircon on today. Lol[/QUOTE] My 300k 850TDi does that, Biff. And Dave will tell you how I drive!! Lol Seriously though, I likes me a 95. Looks nice :) If it's a 2.2 diesel though, watch out for bore wash watering Down the oil. Put me off a diesel Omega a while back.
One of my old cars popped in to say hello
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;775000]My 300k 850TDi does that, Biff. And Dave will tell you how I drive!! Lol Seriously though, I likes me a 95. Looks nice :) If it's a 2.2 diesel though, watch out for bore wash watering Down the oil. Put me off a diesel Omega a while back.[/QUOTE] Yeah I'll keep an eye on it cheers mate.
[QUOTE=Biff;775052]Yeah I'll keep an eye on it cheers mate.[/QUOTE] Rising oil level is the usual giveaway, Biff ;)
Meanwhile, in Manchester...
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Stunning as always.
Cheers liam would like too try some genuine pegs next i think!
No! Your car looks awesome with the Nebs!
[QUOTE=WOODY T5;775139]Cheers liam would like too try some genuine pegs next i think![/QUOTE] [QUOTE=AcidicDavey;775143]No! Your car looks awesome with the Nebs![/QUOTE] What he ^^ says!
The shiny Volvo :)
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Love the 2.5D badge on that, luring unsuspecting folk into a false sense of security! ;) Saying that though, I've caught a few out with my TDi.
Me too lol
Sometimes I wish it was diesel! What mpg do you get from your derv's?
Current avg mpg reads 36.7. That's about 70% around town, 850TDi, manual, just shy of 300k on the clock, usually with around 100kg in the boot. I don't exactly hang about in it either. By comparison, my S70 T5 auto does half that, empty.
I don't exactly drive slow either and mine is 41.2 using fuelly to calculate over 5000 miles now. On a motorway cruise I'll get mid 50's.
That really is some achievement, Martin. Especially considering how it's far from standard! I need to get mine timed up properly and run a diesel purge through it. Should liven it up and improve the economy a bit ;)
A couple if pics the V70 taken this morning following the alloy refurb. [ATTACH=CONFIG]29150[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]29149[/ATTACH]
My little fleet
Yesterday at Woodvale
Bloody hell, Colin! You mean it's been washed twice this year?! ;)
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;776550]Bloody hell, Colin! You mean it's been washed twice this year?! ;)[/QUOTE] It was rain :)
[QUOTE=claymore;776533]Yesterday at Woodvale
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Looks the nuts there Colin! Damn you for having the money for this car before me! Haha.
Sorry Emlyn, my need was greater than yours :). Stephen Evanse's fantastic photography makes it look a lot better than it actually is.
[QUOTE=claymore;776610]Sorry Emlyn, my need was greater than yours :). Stephen Evanse's fantastic photography makes it look a lot better than it actually is.[/QUOTE] always nice to have some cracking pic's of an olive, the camera seems to catch the colour well and give deep shiny images
Basking in the sun at work: [ATTACH=CONFIG]29240[/ATTACH]
[QUOTE=stribo;776809]Basking in the sun at work: [ATTACH=CONFIG]29240[/ATTACH][/QUOTE] looks lovely that
[QUOTE=The Flying Moose;776601]Looks the nuts there Colin! Damn you for having the money for this car before me! Haha.[/QUOTE] Too cheap dam to cheap :)
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;776813]Too cheap dam to cheap :)[/QUOTE] You can buy it back at only double the price :)
You can see the broken aerial.
[QUOTE=claymore;776814]You can buy it back at only double the price :)[/QUOTE] Your too kind :)
Took her out for a blast..... [ATTACH=CONFIG]29253[/ATTACH]
Lovely Neal, really really lovely :)
[QUOTE=Nealevo;776990]Took her out for a blast..... [ATTACH=CONFIG]29253[/ATTACH][/QUOTE] Your supposed to park between the lines not across them numpty :)
[QUOTE=Nealevo;776990]Took her out for a blast..... [ATTACH=CONFIG]29253[/ATTACH][/QUOTE] best car on the forum mate gawjus (except for jim's)shhhsh lol
[QUOTE=T5frankie;777033]best car on the forum mate gawjus (except for jim's)shhhsh lol[/QUOTE]
You must mean this one :)
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;777053]You must mean this one :)
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i think ive just been sick in my mouth :)
[QUOTE=Nealevo;777054]i think ive just been sick in my mouth :)[/QUOTE] That's harsh it's not yellow :)
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;777056]That's harsh it's not yellow :)[/QUOTE] Very true, that would be a lot worse... I take it back lol
gave her a quick polish but think my produce could be better
any one know of a good polish for gay gold and no claybar please
I have found NXT Tech Wax 2.0 from Meguires to be the best blend of easy to apply, durable, super shiny, reasonable price... Make sure you get it in the spray bottle but the concentrate. Apply with damp cloth, so easy on. About £15 from Amazon and one bottle lasts for years :)
Just the other morning the S40 on the North Norfolk Coast. :)
[QUOTE=The Flying Moose;777137]Just the other morning the S40 on the North Norfolk Coast. :)
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That's not a coast it's a canal numpty :)
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;777138]That's not a coast it's a canal numpty :)[/QUOTE] Well its about a quarter mile in at low tide!!!
Well a little run out today to the local country store / garden centre and a few shots of the Gul basking in the sunshine...just amazing the quality of the daughters Iphone pics of a dirty car.....not that it shows...lol
It was strange to think that this car was surrounded with other vehicles when I parked it, but when I came back to drop off part of my shopping there was no vehicle near it, yet 5 minutes later when I returned from the country store it was surrounded again.... how bizarre
im trying to figure out where it is as im sure ive rescued from there
[QUOTE=c70geoff;777155]im trying to figure out where it is as im sure ive rescued from there[/QUOTE] It's Coed-Y-Dinas (charlies stores) just outside Welshpool Powys....https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCIQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coedydinas.co.uk%2F&ei=nsORVcnlIcTD7gbn-4eYCw&usg=AFQjCNGFL4XjdzLn2tqrfeAusPkDcfCV7w&sig2=XzOsyxphfDmqgyj4kfbCEg&bvm=bv.96783405,d.ZGU
yep ive picked up there on of there supply trucks
-30mm on aero shocks and maptun springs along with 19'' dots diamond cut wheels 235/35/19 tyres
Sitting in the rain wondering when the summer starts... [ATTACH=CONFIG]29275[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]29276[/ATTACH]
Mow your lawn buddy, those weeds have to be 5 foot tall :D
[QUOTE=AcidicDavey;777683]Mow your lawn buddy, those weeds have to be 5 foot tall :D[/QUOTE] Mine actually are! Anyone got a chainsaw knocking about?!
Think its called the in the weeds look lol
at a deserted petrol station yesterday [ATTACH=CONFIG]29320[/ATTACH] fudged [ATTACH=CONFIG]29321[/ATTACH]
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;778255]at a deserted petrol station yesterday [ATTACH=CONFIG]29320[/ATTACH] fudged [ATTACH=CONFIG]29321[/ATTACH][/QUOTE] That's a very shiny gay gold you have there the 480's do look good
[QUOTE=t5 pete;778260]That's a very shiny gay gold you have there the 480's do look good[/QUOTE] It is a bit shiny there isn't it...must have been a trick of the light!! The 480 would look better running....rings knackered I think or maybe worse. Just waiting for donor engine..
Got to be honest Jamesy, I love the fact that you are getting your own back on all those that break these fantastic little cars for their engines by fixing one with a knackered lump. I see some irony there but maybe that's just me :) Am I remembering correctly that this 480 was your first Volvo? Still to be T4'd? I bloody love the idea, would have loved to go that way with mine but I simply knew it was never going to happen...
Looking good, Fella :) I need to break my 480 and concentrate on the 460T, but can't bring myself to do it at the moment. They're just too quirky!
[QUOTE=AcidicDavey;778269]Got to be honest Jamesy, I love the fact that you are getting your own back on all those that break these fantastic little cars for their engines by fixing one with a knackered lump. I see some irony there but maybe that's just me :) Am I remembering correctly that this 480 was your first Volvo? Still to be T4'd? I bloody love the idea, would have loved to go that way with mine but I simply knew it was never going to happen...[/QUOTE] Yes there is some irony there mate, the car is in decent nick so worth saving - not too rusty...yet!! Sadly the 440 is going to be the donor for now as it is just too far gone for me to fix up, plus I haven't got hold of that T4 yet. This 480 was actually my second Volvo - first one was a 440 2 litre I was using when working in Norway from 2005. The original plan was to break that Clio with the R5 turbo 1.4 engine, but after I've used it as a daily for a bit my opinion is that it just wouldn't have enough torque for the larger bulk of the Volvo to make it feel interesting. The Clio is great fun though - only weighs about 800 kg.
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;778293]Yes there is some irony there mate, the car is in decent nick so worth saving - not too rusty...yet!! Sadly the 440 is going to be the donor for now as it is just too far gone for me to fix up, plus I haven't got hold of that T4 yet. This 480 was actually my second Volvo - first one was a 440 2 litre I was using when working in Norway from 2005. The original plan was to break that Clio with the R5 turbo 1.4 engine, but after I've used it as a daily for a bit my opinion is that it just wouldn't have enough torque for the larger bulk of the Volvo to make it feel interesting. The Clio is great fun though - only weighs about 800 kg.[/QUOTE] A t4 engine in that little 480 would make hell of a fast motor
one way to brighten up the local stealer.....:)
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;778377]one way to brighten up the local stealer.....:)[/QUOTE] Featherbed Lane in Battlefield! I'll be there next Thursday!
It's only in a photo like that you realise Volvo have completely lost their way!
[QUOTE=AcidicDavey;778414]It's only in a photo like that you realise Volvo have completely lost their way![/QUOTE] How do you work that out then? My 2014 V70 is as quick as a T5. More comfortable. And does 45+ to the gallon.
[QUOTE=Blackdog;778415]How do you work that out then? My 2014 V70 is as quick as a T5. More comfortable. And does 45+ to the gallon.[/QUOTE] Exactly, a Volvo is meant to get 20mpg if you're lucky :D Nah, only messing, I'm purely referring to appearance.
[QUOTE=AcidicDavey;778417]Exactly, a Volvo is meant to get 20mpg if you're lucky :D Nah, only messing, I'm purely referring to appearance.[/QUOTE] Trust me boot to the floor I have seen less than 5 mpg. But yes it does smell bad of Passat at the front end. Now is that because you see more Passats than V70s? The rear though IS Volvo. Big, square and very usable.
Installed a fridge...
How does my ride sit? On it's arse. ;)
Probably 200kg of tools permanently in the boot, plus added refrigeration on the roof.
Still does 36mpg around town, gotta love a TDi :D
So.are you now the Flying Fridge Mover?
That's a rather drastic way of fixing the aircon Ste
Surely changing the condenser is an easier fix
Cool, think of all the beer you can carry at the perfect temperature now. :D
All aboard! [ATTACH=CONFIG]29333[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]29334[/ATTACH] [QUOTE=AcidicDavey;778417]Exactly, a Volvo is meant to get 20mpg if you're lucky :D Nah, only messing, I'm purely referring to appearance.[/QUOTE] not sure if anyone (including me) believe it, but I saw 35 mpg average on the dash display during the trip down to Gay Paris yesterday - drifting down the French backroads at 90 km/h
Just been through the whole 74 pages and no 700/900 series and only Firebolt and my 40 series.... Time to balance it out..
[QUOTE=JUDGENINJA;778500][COLOR="#FF0000"]Just been through the whole 74 pages [/COLOR]and no 700/900 series and only Firebolt and my 40 series.... Time to balance it out..[/QUOTE] You need to get out more. :P
I did have a 940 but sold it! only to my dad though. Soon be fitted with 3" jt system & a 16t.
[QUOTE=claymore;778479]So.are you now the Flying Fridge Mover?[/QUOTE] No. "The Sideways Fridge Mover" if you please! [QUOTE=Tomcat;778480]That's a rather drastic way of fixing the aircon Ste[/QUOTE] Funnily enough, a mate said the same thing when I saw him in traffic. [QUOTE=stribo;778483]Cool, think of all the beer you can carry at the perfect temperature now. :D[/QUOTE] Good point. Think I may bring it to York later in the year. Think it may exceed the roof load limit though, containing enough beer for you lot! ;)
Mine at the chippy meet yesterday. [ATTACH=CONFIG]29342[/ATTACH]
Just a quick wash due the local birds seem to like the roof rails as perches.
As i have very rarely posted any pics of my slow ass car, and as it was looking almost clean, here's a couple from a recent trip to north deven.
(just phone pics)
here's mine fending off the German's (sorry Duane) !!!
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;778779]here's mine fending off the German's (sorry Duane) !!!
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Have you beat my 540's 14.4@100mph yet?
Ok in reply to Judge's post.. here's some pics of my old 960..
Not exactly sitting, but giving it the beans at Trax on Sunday:
[QUOTE=stribo;778783]Not exactly sitting, but giving it the beans at Trax on Sunday:
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it's great the speed effect you can get by slowing the the shutter speed.....lol
seriously though I hope you had a good time out there mate, I'd like to do silverstone again sometime in the future
Piecing it back to 97 spec.
[QUOTE=FIREBOLT;778789]Piecing it back to 97 spec.
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Hope you kept the bumper in the top pic
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;778785]it's great the speed effect you can get by slowing the the shutter speed.....lol
seriously though I hope you had a good time out there mate, I'd like to do silverstone again sometime in the future[/QUOTE]
In had a great time mate, and if you're in any doubt I was giving it some, when I got back to the stand, and parked the car up, the centre caps on the front wheels fell off, went to pick them up, but they were too hot to hold, when they were cool enough to handle, I found they'd got so hot, they'd started to melt.:
The DS2500 pads are excellent. :D
[QUOTE=t5 pete;778790]Hope you kept the bumper in the top pic[/QUOTE] Yeah I still have it, have a genuine BTCC front bumper as well.
[QUOTE=stribo;778791]In had a great time mate, and if you're in any doubt I was giving it some, when I got back to the stand, and parked the car up, the centre caps on the front wheels fell off, went to pick them up, but they were too hot to hold, when they were cool enough to handle, I found they'd got so hot, they'd started to melt.:
The DS2500 pads are excellent. :D[/QUOTE]
Nice.... going to have to get some new discs and the DS2500 pads as it is so easy to out drive the brakes now with the diff fitted
[QUOTE=FIREBOLT;778794]Yeah I still have it, have a genuine BTCC front bumper as well.[/QUOTE] Loving the style of that bottom bumper bud!
today this is my ride and she sits well
then back to my fleet
Looking very nice and tidy nottsgreent5!
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Glad to see she's looking great bud.
[QUOTE=c70geoff;779891]today this is my ride and she sits well
then back to my fleet
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Car looked well today Geoff. :)
[QUOTE=Tomcat;779935]Glad to see she's looking great bud.[/QUOTE]cheers bud should be back on the road again before the end of the month cant wait to get back in manual again lol
was absolute pleasure Colin though i've left you feeling rather envious of your driveway collection
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Very nice, 06 just before the tax increase?
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Now that....... is nothing short of Porn..
well shes down the yard in bits ready for garage but couldnt resit a few pics before with the turk
[QUOTE=Ettienne;780033]Very nice, 06 just before the tax increase?[/QUOTE] Cheers, unfortunately not! £505 a year!!
Ouch! Mine just scrapped in by 2 weeks, sounds nice though I bet, map, new exhaust? I'm guessing you've heard the one on youtube, the passion red one, that sounds epic on over run Same box in mine and it's more closely related to an xc60 than v70r p2, so no angle gear worries, just flush the box and other 3 gearboxes, they are not too bad in a straight line and town work, very good for just cruising about. What code gearbox have you got? There was a couple of revisions it will be visible on top a long number with a letter e.g 5jxxxxxxx
[QUOTE=Ettienne;780056]Ouch! Mine just scrapped in by 2 weeks, sounds nice though I bet, map, new exhaust? I'm guessing you've heard the one on youtube, the passion red one, that sounds epic on over run[/QUOTE] It sounds nice when you hoof it, but it's too boomy for pottering around. I've got a standard exhaust ordered and going back on this week. No map. No modding (he says!!).
[QUOTE=Tomcat;780034]Now that....... is nothing short of Porn..[/QUOTE]
Well just for you then Tomcat... after a wash and mini vallet today a quick trek around the local countryside.
Those with particular eyes will notice its not really that clean, Im off mid week so it'll be time for a deep polish and apply some wax too... oh and polish the tail pipe :)
Laid up for a few weeks for servicing.
You know... that could be classed as torture...:(
[QUOTE=The Flying Moose;780073]Well just for you then Tomcat... after a wash and mini vallet today a quick trek around the local countryside.[/QUOTE] You know this could be classed as Torture..:(
Just for you TFM...
[QUOTE=Tomcat;780748]You know this could be classed as Torture..:([/QUOTE]
Sorry TC :(
[QUOTE=Tomcat;780762]Just for you TFM...
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I remember those pictures when you posted them up years ago, stunning looking car.
I wonder what happened to it?
Treated the old slag to a £5 car Polish car wash, think they used that much in TFR on the wheels!
Bobbed over to Craig's:
And one of the new daily for the Mrs.
How does my ride sit?
On axle stands while having much work done.
Experimentation with alternative wheels and spoilers much too wide
Excellent use of a fag packet there, I feel.
Them wheels (as much as I don't like them) actually suite that fantastically!
[QUOTE=AcidicDavey;780900]Them wheels (as much as I don't like them) actually suite that fantastically![/QUOTE]
See?!
Told you they'd look good on a 460!
Front:
Getting refurbed a shade lighter, and a small spacer too.
I was gonna lower it, but I don't think I need to.
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;780899]And one of the new daily for the Mrs.
How does my ride sit?
On axle stands while having much work done.
Experimentation with alternative wheels and spoilers much too wide
Excellent use of a fag packet there, I feel.[/QUOTE]
id do a swap of wheels with ya ;)
scratch that :slap:
[QUOTE=craigoodwood;780905]scratch that :slap:[/QUOTE] Pmsl!! Did you fall into the deliberate trap and think it was an 850?!
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;780906]Pmsl!! Did you fall into the deliberate trap and think it was an 850?![/QUOTE] yip, first glance :)
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You got Vaseline on the lens? ;)
Blimming happy with this pic so thought I'd share ;)
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[QUOTE=AcidicDavey;781059]Blimming happy with this pic so thought I'd share ;)
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And so you should, looks great. :B_thumb:
Looks the nuts that, Dave :)
Boy that looks good Dave.
Looks like it is made of dark blue Mercury . Shineeeeey
Paintwork looks immaculate on that Dave!
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do you and your good lady drive everywhere in two cars? :)
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;781935]do you and your good lady drive everywhere in two cars? :)[/QUOTE] Pretty much. Someone's gotta keep you in a job! ;) I'd been working (read: arsing around with shiny lengths of stainless pipe and her new daily) and met her at her old man's for tea.
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;782007]Pretty much. Someone's gotta keep you in a job! ;) I'd been working (read: arsing around with shiny lengths of stainless pipe and her new daily) and met her at her old man's for tea.[/QUOTE] oil 20 pence a litre man I'll be stacking shelves in Asda at this rate
Yep it's still mouldy!
Crikey the immigrants did a good job this time Jim..
[QUOTE=martin_r_smith;782575]Crikey the immigrants did a good job this time Jim..[/QUOTE] Shhhsh, :)
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;782576]Shhhsh, :)[/QUOTE] Same ones that you brought over in your truck??
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[QUOTE=Blackdog;783525][ATTACH=CONFIG]29535[/ATTACH][/QUOTE] Cracking looking motor,on your hols was that taken today .
[QUOTE=Harvey;783528]Cracking looking motor,on your hols was that taken today .[/QUOTE] Yep on hols. Thought we would take her to the beach. Taken about 6.30 this evening.
Finally managed to get out in the sonic for a short trip to sainsbury's with Evie as co-pilot and scrub the rust off the discs, I forgot how comfy it is.
[QUOTE=Ettienne;783540]Finally managed to get out in the sonic for a short trip to sainsbury's with Evie as co-pilot and scrub the rust off the discs, I forgot how comfy it is.[/QUOTE] might be up for sale in next year ish, as i may have to sell one as i want something else and nicci's said 4 is enough, so it could be the olive or the gul? have to wait and see how i feel at the time.
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i love them wheels :D
This photo is a couple of weeks old, but its the most recent one I have :) Its had a stainless exhaust since these were taken.
[QUOTE=Ettienne;783540]Finally managed to get out in the sonic for a short trip to sainsbury's with Evie as co-pilot and scrub the rust off the discs, I forgot how comfy it is.[/QUOTE] The only reason to took the photos were to cover you with the parking bay police...with Child :biggrin:
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[QUOTE=Harvey;783648]The only reason to took the photos were to cover you with the parking bay police...with Child :biggrin:[/QUOTE] Yeah it's a weird looking parent with child bay, they all look like that.
Continuing on the theme, I got this out today.
[QUOTE=dionbullock;783641]This photo is a couple of weeks old, but its the most recent one I have :) Its had a stainless exhaust since these were taken.
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That is perfection!
If it happens to have a 2.3 Turbo in it, I'll swap you for both mine and a the rest of my chicken and ham pizza!
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"Who's up for dogging?"
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;783706]"Who's up for dogging?"[/QUOTE] Stan Collymore
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;783706]"Who's up for dogging?"[/QUOTE] :lol: not the bird in the back unfortunately
[QUOTE=Turbodave;783699]That is perfection! If it happens to have a 2.3 Turbo in it, I'll swap you for both mine and a the rest of my chicken and ham pizza![/QUOTE] It just so happens to have a 2.3 turbo redblock in it :) make it 2 pizzas and a bucket of kfc and ill think about it :D
[QUOTE=dionbullock;783743]It just so happens to have a 2.3 turbo redblock in it :) make it 2 pizzas and a bucket of kfc and ill think about it :D[/QUOTE] Oh boy I'd pay strong money for that! Gimme it!
Did I mention my 850 works for a living? ;)
15m2 of tiles, plus adhesives and grout.
Poor springs!
Done a few bits to make it less like the 80 year olds that lives around the corner from me.
Don't shoot me for driving Saab.
Plasti-dipped the chrome black, de-tango'd the indicators, hids, led's & a de-badge.
Plans are some eibach springs, decent discs pads, poly bushes, a boot spoiler, splitter & lots more miles.
4000 since June 15th & only failed me on a metal connection on the fuel line. Reckon it might need a clutch before I go sticking a tuning box on.
At the end of the day biff its swedish.
[QUOTE=twr;784885]At the end of the day biff its swedish.[/QUOTE] Would have a v70 d5 but got scared off by big bills. Thanks mate, it's not a bad car. Not quite the build quality I'm used to but brilliant handling & 45mpg which is double the t5.
Looks alright, Biff, I like Saabs
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;784889]Looks alright, Biff, I like Saabs[/QUOTE] Thanks mate. As good as a diesel family car can be. Had a day on it today as I'm really missing tinkering on a Volvo. It won't be setting my hair on fire but it will do its job of carrying me & the growing family about. Saabs have some quirky features, wouldn't mind a go in a petrol turbo car even if they are a cylinder missing. :)
James, that V70R of yours is looking good ;)
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That age of 95 certainly is a nice car Biff. The later 05/06 one went a bit ugly!
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I put some flags on mine today that I got made over a year ago, still not sure if I'm keen :?
06-09-15 002 by AcidicDavey, on Flickr
Cheers Dave. Its the best in terms of saab build quality & reliability. The newer cars are a bit Vauxhall. It's nice on the inside.
If it were mine mate I would do the chequers a lot smaller. I like the subtle touches on your car, they seem a bit in your face.
I've learnt over the years to give things a few days, they can grow on you. :)
Looks a bit like T5D5 logo, Davey, which is not a bad thing btw [ATTACH=CONFIG]29609[/ATTACH] As Biff says leave em on see how you feel in a week :)
Cant believe how shiny that car is Davey, I bought some of the Black Hole stuff, for the C70 . It really works on dark paintwork, havent waxed it yet , but it really covers marks and swirls. Yours is just amazing.
I like the Saab biff, looked at them myself in the past and nearly bought a 2.2tid . What's the score with plasti dipping, heard a lot about it and it's all good. How's it done?
[QUOTE=The Flying Moose;784951]I like the Saab biff, looked at them myself in the past and nearly bought a 2.2tid . What's the score with plasti dipping, heard a lot about it and it's all good. How's it done?[/QUOTE] This is a 2.2tid mate. Supposed to be the old trusty according to our local saab guy. We have a local taxi vectra with 350,000 miles & still going strong. Strange but true you have to check the engine oil warm on these engines, first time I checked it was above max & I thought the pump seals had gone. The plasti-dip is a semi permanent application & lasts up to 4 years. If you bugger it up you can simply peal it off & start again. You don't need to prep, just makes sure it's clean. I bought a can for £8.50 off eBay & for the effort I'm impressed with the results. I might even do my wheels yet. :)
In all seriousness Biff, I like it. I like Saabs and how quirky they are. The mad key location and that it has to be in gear to get the key out, that crazy speedo... Absolutely brilliant handling too for big busses. Not to mention that the petrol turbos are proper weapons!!
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;784957]In all seriousness Biff, I like it. I like Saabs and how quirky they are. The mad key location and that it has to be in gear to get the key out, that crazy speedo... Absolutely brilliant handling too for big busses. Not to mention that the petrol turbos are proper weapons!![/QUOTE] Cheers mate. Yeah the key took some getting used too, I can't have it on my keys as the rattle is so annoying. it also has 2 sun visors for both front occupants & don't forget the night mode switch that switched everything off bar the speedo. Feel like Maverick. :) Also it has 3 washer jets... Why? I've been in quite a few saab engined vauxhalls, quickest of which has 540bhp. Lol Not shy at all!
[QUOTE=Biff;784956]This is a 2.2tid mate. Supposed to be the old trusty according to our local saab guy. We have a local taxi vectra with 350,000 miles & still going strong. Strange but true you have to check the engine oil warm on these engines, first time I checked it was above max & I thought the pump seals had gone. The plasti-dip is a semi permanent application & lasts up to 4 years. If you bugger it up you can simply peal it off & start again. You don't need to prep, just makes sure it's clean. I bought a can for £8.50 off eBay & for the effort I'm impressed with the results. I might even do my wheels yet. :)[/QUOTE] A friend of mine a local garage manager had a 2.2 tid and had to scrap it when the diesel pump failed, it sat there for a good 3 months whilst he tried to solve the problem but it just wasn't cost effect in the end, I know he couldn't use a secondhand one and mental money new.
[QUOTE=Ettienne;784961]A friend of mine a local garage manager had a 2.2 tid and had to scrap it when the diesel pump failed, it sat there for a good 3 months whilst he tried to solve the problem but it just wasn't cost effect in the end, I know he couldn't use a secondhand one and mental money new.[/QUOTE] Common fault on the earlier engines but with mine being an 04 I'm hoping I don't have the issue. First sign is the car struggles to start so I'm fine on that one. My car was owned by Saab for the first 2 years of its life (registered 24 days before the 04 reg started) & my local Saab guy wondered if it as a test mule for the part change. Hoping so as I can be doing without that. I was put off the 1.9's due to the injector faults & dual mass problems.
[QUOTE=Biff;784964]Common fault on the earlier engines but with mine being an 04 I'm hoping I don't have the issue. First sign is the car struggles to start so I'm fine on that one. My car was owned by Saab for the first 2 years of its life (registered 24 days before the 04 reg started) & my local Saab guy wondered if it as a test mule for the part change. Hoping so as I can be doing without that. I was put off the 1.9's due to the injector faults & dual mass problems.[/QUOTE] Everything has issues, hopefully you'll be ok, I just remember him having a mare with it.
The earlier 2.2s were terrible, but don't know if Saab used them by the time the issues were sorted. I looked at an Omega with the early 2.2 Dti, just after the change from the BMW straight 6 diesel, but was put off by the bore wash issues. Never heard of a Saab with that problem though.
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;784966]The earlier 2.2s were terrible, but don't know if Saab used them by the time the issues were sorted. I looked at an Omega with the early 2.2 Dti, just after the change from the BMW straight 6 diesel, but was put off by the bore wash issues. Never heard of a Saab with that problem though.[/QUOTE] Yeah mate the 01/02/03 cars suffered quite badly & that's how the 2.2 got its bad Rep... The saab engine is exactly the same as the Vectra, just in a sexier outfit. I looked at the issue when I saw my car advertised for sale & I asked about. the 2.2 was dropped for the p3 9-5 in mid 05 but at least they seem to of sorted for the last 18 months of production. ;) A lot of people have had them & swore by them but you get some horror stories like Steve said with all marques. I think if you run them on decent fuel (no bio or dodgy cheap stuff) & clean out the egr twice a year your ok. Best feature is the alarm you can set to warm up the car 10 mins before you get in so its toasty. Can't wait to test that out. :)
[QUOTE=Biff;784968]... Best feature is the alarm you can set to warm up the car 10 mins before you get in so its toasty. Can't wait to test that out. :)[/QUOTE] does it start the engine, Biff or is there an aux heater than runs on the diesel?
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;784969]does it start the engine, Biff or is there an aux heater than runs on the diesel?[/QUOTE] No mate it has a separate ebirspracher (spelling/don't speak german)diesel heater that runs hot water through the system & the climate control warms the car. I know from my camper van mates the hot air heaters go for £800!
[QUOTE=AcidicDavey;784912]James, that V70R of yours is looking good ;)
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That age of 95 certainly is a nice car Biff. The later 05/06 one went a bit ugly!
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I put some flags on mine today that I got made over a year ago, still not sure if I'm keen :?
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Thanks Dave, it's a much different car to the one I picked up, I've done a fair bit to it but there's a long way to go yet. Still, progress is progress. It made 230 bhp at the crank on a recent Dyno test.
[QUOTE=JamesT5;784987]Thanks Dave, it's a much different car to the one I picked up, I've done a fair bit to it but there's a long way to go yet. Still, progress is progress. It made 230 bhp at the crank on a recent Dyno test.[/QUOTE] Nice to see you're carrying on with your tradition of having performance Volvos that can't actually manage standard power :D
[QUOTE=claymore;784990]Nice to see you're carrying on with your tradition of having performance Volvos that can't actually manage standard power :D[/QUOTE] Oooh you bitch,lol..
Tut, being an Auto it will only be estimated BHP anyway so who knows...
[QUOTE=JamesT5;784987]Thanks Dave, it's a much different car to the one I picked up, I've done a fair bit to it but there's a long way to go yet. Still, progress is progress. It made 230 bhp at the crank on a recent Dyno test.[/QUOTE] Be a bit dodgy using crank power on an auto? Wheel power be better
Yes, calibrating the Dyno was hard work with it going in to kick down mode. Fair play, the guy did me about 18 power runs for £60 and gave up some of his time. Top man, S C Remaps in Llanelli!
[QUOTE=claymore;784990]Nice to see you're carrying on with your tradition of having performance Volvos that can't actually manage standard power :D[/QUOTE] Hi Colin, nice to see you too. :wavey:
[QUOTE=JamesT5;784997]Yes, calibrating the Dyno was hard work with it going in to kick down mode. Fair play, the guy did me about 18 power runs for £60 and gave up some of his time. Top man, S C Remaps in Llanelli![/QUOTE] Why didn't you lock it in gear? Lock it in 2nd / 3rd it wouldn't kick down after a certain speed The reason we say wheel hp, is because there's no mechanical drag on slow down just in some cases rolling. So wheel figure is accurate, post the graph for £60 I hope you got one
Your parked opposite my old olive t5r. I scratched its roof when transporting 8x4s for the workshop, I wonder if it's still there.
The dirty derv passed her mot today with no advisories so thought I'd post a pic to celebrate lol.
[QUOTE=Ettienne;785001]Why didn't you lock it in gear? Lock it in 2nd / 3rd it wouldn't kick down after a certain speed The reason we say wheel hp, is because there's no mechanical drag on slow down just in some cases rolling. So wheel figure is accurate, post the graph for £60 I hope you got one[/QUOTE] You can't lock it I gear other than Low (1st) or 3rd which defaults the gearbox to winter mode. He tried everything he could. I have a graph, I'll see if I can post it.
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[QUOTE=JamesT5;784997]Yes, calibrating the Dyno was hard work with it going in to kick down mode. Fair play, the guy did me about 18 power runs for £60 and gave up some of his time. Top man, S C Remaps in Llanelli![/QUOTE] What they mean is that you can't measure bhp on an auto. It will most likely just be 15% or something added on to the whp. On my auto, if you put in winter mode, it would start in 3rd and wouldn't kick down.
I thought you had to use winter mode on the button, I did 300.5 on my laser (19t greens)
the best result there is about 255bhp not 230bhp. but the figures at the bottom left don't seem to correspond with the chart?
[QUOTE=JamesT5;785022][ATTACH=CONFIG]29616[/ATTACH][/QUOTE] [QUOTE=claymore;785031]the best result there is about 255bhp not 230bhp. but the figures at the bottom left don't seem to correspond with the chart?[/QUOTE] the scale on the right of the graph doesn't go past 225 PS?? is it WHP? //edit somebody make a new thread QUICK
[QUOTE=Ettienne;785028]I thought you had to use winter mode on the button, I did 300.5 on my laser (19t greens)[/QUOTE] If you put it in 3rd, it will use 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Winter mode needs the "w" button engaging as thats the only way to get it to pull off in 3rd.
Yeah that's an odd graph, it says 259PS but on the graph just over 225??
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;785032]somebody make a new thread QUICK[/QUOTE] This ^^ lol
and 225ps is around 220bhp, so it looks like the car has lost another 10hp just in one evening :)
If I have Sport or Economy mode selected, the light will switch to winter mode if I select '3'. I can't switch it back. The PS figure you see was from when the limiter kicked in and the throttle cut off. The graph line more or less doubled back on itself and looked strange. The Remap guy informs me that PS is higher than BHP and that figure was only achieved when the line suddenly shot up and doubled back on itself. I have a video somewhere. By the way, I can see this threw being 'split' very soon.
http://www.which.co.uk/cars/driving/driver-tools/power-converter/ 1 PS = 0.986 bhp roughly looks like on the graph you made about 234 PS which equates to 230 bhp
[QUOTE=JamesT5;785041]If I have Sport or Economy mode selected, the light will switch to winter mode if I select '3'. I can't switch it back. The PS figure you see was from when the limiter kicked in and the throttle cut off. The graph line more or less doubled back on itself and looked strange. The Remap guy informs me that PS is higher than BHP and that figure was only achieved when the line suddenly shot up and doubled back on itself. I have a video somewhere. By the way, I can see this threw being 'split' very soon.[/QUOTE] Don't take this personally but there always a problem. E.g It just didnt do this or it broke at the last minute, now the very strange Dyno graph that doubles back on its self, when other manage to get one with autos where the graph reading corresponds to the figure stated.
[QUOTE=ExternalError;785043]http://www.which.co.uk/cars/driving/driver-tools/power-converter/ 1 PS = 0.986 bhp roughly looks like on the graph you made about 234 PS which equates to 230 bhp[/QUOTE] I always thought ps was a higher figure than bhp
[QUOTE=JamesT5;785041]If I have Sport or Economy mode selected, the light will switch to winter mode if I select '3'. I can't switch it back. By the way, I can see this threw being 'split' very soon.[/QUOTE] Well it shouldn't do. The point of using gear position 3 is that it won't let the box go past 3rd. Its for driving on steep roads and this will help with engine braking so you don't have to "ride" the brakes. This is different to winter mode as that is so that the car will use 3rd to pull off in slippy conditions, thus reducing wheel spin. In gear position 3 it should use 1st, 2nd, 3rd. In "low" it should only use 1st and 2nd. Winter mode should use 3rd and 4th.
[QUOTE=JamesT5;784997]Yes, calibrating the Dyno was hard work with it going in to kick down mode. Fair play, the guy did me about 18 power runs for £60 and gave up some of his time. Top man, S C Remaps in Llanelli![/QUOTE] you do know theres a guy closer than that for a dyno matey
[QUOTE=LiamT4;785046]Well it shouldn't do. The point of using gear position 3 is that it won't let the box go past 3rd. Its for driving on steep roads and this will help with engine braking so you don't have to "ride" the brakes. This is different to winter mode as that is so that the car will use 3rd to pull off in slippy conditions, thus reducing wheel spin. In gear position 3 it should use 1st, 2nd, 3rd. In "low" it should only use 1st and 2nd. Winter mode should use 3rd and 4th.[/QUOTE] Nope, not on my R. It switches to Winter mode on the box, the orange light comes on above the W button. Switching between E and S makes no difference.
which is the hp and which is the torque line on that graph, I'm assuming the top lines are the torque which means the car did around 225ps which is around 22bhp. I have no idea how the figures in the bottom corner equate to the graph.
[QUOTE=c70geoff;785048]you do know theres a guy closer than that for a dyno matey[/QUOTE] Is it an AWD Dyno? Mine is an AWD and I didn't fancy snapping 17 year old bolts trying to drop the Propshaft off.
[QUOTE=Ettienne;785045]I always thought ps was a higher figure than bhp[/QUOTE] to put it another way, you need more PS for the same amount of (imperial) HP 100 PS (Pferdestärke) = 100 metric horse power = 98.6 imperial hp as ExternalError said
[QUOTE=claymore;785050]which is the hp and which is the torque line on that graph, I'm assuming the top lines are the torque which means the car did around 225ps which is around 22bhp. I have no idea how the figures in the bottom corner equate to the graph.[/QUOTE] The figures on the graph are BHP. That graph has been chopped off on the end to make it look neater.
[QUOTE=JamesT5;785054]The figures on the graph are BHP. That graph has been chopped off on the end to make it look neater.[/QUOTE] I call ££££££
Remember the car is running a high-flow exhaust system and induction filter, it's possible from what I remember, that the ECU will pin the power slightly until the mods are mapped in and accounted for.
[QUOTE=JamesT5;785056]Remember the car is running a high-flow exhaust system and induction filter, it's possible from what I remember, that the ECU will pin the power slightly until the mods are mapped in and accounted for.[/QUOTE] rubish
Might be fair to say, perhaps you should use a Dyno that works in English and less open to interpretation.
Well next time Hamish does a Dyno shoot-out day I'll get the Volvo specialist to drop the Propshaft off and I'll bring it along. At least people can interpret the data themselves as it happens.
ah now that changes things no its not lol
Right, I just drove my car and there is a way of locking it in 2nd only. In 'D' you get all 4 gears obviously, press W you only get 3rd and 4th. In '3' you get 1st, 2nd and 3rd, press W and you will ONLY get 2nd. In '3' or 'L' the W button will be illuminated regardless, this is just to get your attention that you've missed 'D' but it's not actually in winter mode unless you press it, ignore the light in other words...
Can't be arsed looking for the appropriate smiley, but... :facepalm:
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[QUOTE=AcidicDavey;785063]Right, I just drove my car and there is a way of locking it in 2nd only. In 'D' you get all 4 gears obviously, press W you only get 3rd and 4th. In '3' you get 1st, 2nd and 3rd, press W and you will ONLY get 2nd. In '3' or 'L' the W button will be illuminated regardless, this is just to get your attention that you've missed 'D' but it's not actually in winter mode unless you press it, ignore the light in other words...[/QUOTE] Thank you. [QUOTE=JamesT5;785049]Nope, not on my R. It switches to Winter mode on the box, the orange light comes on above the W button. Switching between E and S makes no difference.[/QUOTE] Do you know what these gear positions are for? Have you read what it says in the manual?
Guys can we keep this thread as it started please
Oh go on then,lol..
[QUOTE=Tomcat;785069]Oh go on then,lol..
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Do the estates sit higher than the saloons at the rear, or is it just the pics?
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;785065]New ride - the Green Streak...a KE100 [ATTACH=CONFIG]29618[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE] Nice!! Can't beat a KX, not even with a big stick. Gotta have a go of that next time I'm up :)
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;785072]Nice!! Can't beat a KX, not even with a big stick. Gotta have a go of that next time I'm up :)[/QUOTE] it's a bit of plodder - 2 stroke but no expansion chamber in the exhaust/pwer valve/etc, just a really simple rotary disc valve engine. I had a few years ago but my road worthy one got stuffed into a wall. I'll be using it to get to my secret underground bunker full of proper vehicles
Reminds me of my '87 Yamaha Dt50 MX with the 60cc bore kit! I have been longing to get one again
[QUOTE=MaxTS;785080]Reminds me of my '87 Yamaha Dt50 MX with the 60cc bore kit! I have been longing to get one again[/QUOTE]
I had one of them, loved it, tiny little fairing on it to hide behind so you could crack 40 mph downhill
[QUOTE=LiamT4;785071]Do the estates sit higher than the saloons at the rear, or is it just the pics?[/QUOTE] Yeah probably, though I have dropped the back of mine and yet its still a little too high. Have to switch to coilovers to get it any lower.
Faded panels but turbo all fitted and running well 
"If you don't turn around and look at it when you leave it parked somewhere, you've bought the wrong car!" - said someone somewhere!
Had to take this pic yesterday as it looked so clean, yet is utterly filthy! :D
That looks really smart dionbullock
[QUOTE=dionbullock;785789]"If you don't turn around and look at it when you leave it parked somewhere, you've bought the wrong car!" - said someone somewhere!
Had to take this pic yesterday as it looked so clean, yet is utterly filthy! :D
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I would be proud to have something like this in my collection, superb example and look forward to seeing you in it soon mate, Evo time ??
Thanks guys! It looks a lot cleaner in that pic than it actually is! A few niggly jobs to tidy it up a bit! Yeah evo run is a must! I'll have the power to keep up with you guys this time! :)
FFS! Had a blow out today at 50-60mph, the car or steering didn't get effected at all at first, just a massive bang!
Not very spectacular thankfully but one ruined tyre :). That's one in March, one in July and one today. I'm changing the final 'older' tyre too obviously so it matches. Getting a bit fed up with this though lol
Odd by AcidicDavey, on Flickr
[QUOTE=AcidicDavey;786942]FFS! Had a blow out today at 50-60mph, the car or steering didn't get effected at all at first, just a massive bang!
Not very spectacular thankfully but one ruined tyre :). That's one in March, one in July and one today. I'm changing the final 'older' tyre too obviously so it matches. Getting a bit fed up with this though lol
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Bad times, Dave :(
Is the wheel ok?
Absolutely fine, was going in a straight line on smooth road driving completely sensibly then all of a sudden there was a huge bang. Steering wheel didn't move a whisker which I'm surprised about, thought the sudden loss of pressure would have caused it to pull but no. If it wasn't for the noise you honestly wouldn't have noticed until you drove on it further. Phew is all I can say as a tight and fast bend on a hillside was approaching and if it went then it could have been a different story... Just fecked that December I bought 4 6yo unused tyres and 3 of them have gone now all in a similar way, not punctures. Should have bought new, this is me done with aged tyres or part worns! WTF must I drive like?? Oh well, just bought a new pair of Kumho KU39 for £65.04 each delivered :)
another turkish bath today
[QUOTE=c70geoff;786945]another turkish bath today
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looking nice there Geoff, Cosford tomorrow ...?????
cheers dude as for cosford ive gotta fix my D5 as the mother needs a car:(
Stephen that looks very nice suits the V70 sport alloys
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some nice autumn gold on display there, 2 very nice looking cars credit to Nick and James
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;787423]some nice autumn gold on display there, 2 very nice looking cars credit to Nick and James[/QUOTE] Mine's not really that clean, Adrian, I photoshopped it ;) thanks tho
Nice one Woody, pleased to see your keeping up the "Volvo Standard" parking ;)
yeah looks like a few of us are no good at it lol
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[QUOTE=The Flying Moose;787434]Nice one Woody, pleased to see your keeping up the "Volvo Standard" parking ;)[/QUOTE]
They're like twins.
Except mine is the ugly, slightly "Speshul"one!
I also can't park.
Can I be in your club? :)
New D5 to go with the T5
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Very nice. Is it an auto?
The sonic is now retired from the daily school run, which is now the olives job. Just awaiting the return of the 940, so I can start that project.
Passing mot earlier after 3 years laid up
His 'n' hers / little 'n' large:
[QUOTE=LiamT4;787628]Very nice. Is it an auto?[/QUOTE] It was a few years ago lol
The fleet... Really must downsize!
Filthy D5 adopting the approved Volvo multi story stance...!
'Bonny', recently after a bit of a clay bar, polish and wax.....
I think you've done 'just a little' photo sharpening and adjustment, looks good though ;)
[QUOTE=kmb;788177]I think you've done 'just a little' photo sharpening and adjustment, looks good though ;)[/QUOTE] that is how I 'wash' my car for posting photos
Yeah, just upped the contrast a little but then so do a lot of other people. It still looked like, a million times better after a clay and polish; you should have seen the cr@p that came out the paint on to the detailing clay. The paint is like glass now....
It would be good if Volvo actually did that colour, it looks great.
Back in a Volvo.
The new hack...
[QUOTE=Biff;788233]Back in a Volvo.
The new hack...
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good choice
[QUOTE=Biff;788233]Back in a Volvo.
The new hack...
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They are great run arounds the engines a fantastic and good on mpg that's what we had for a fair few years before the s70r
[QUOTE=t5 pete;788238]They are great run arounds the engines a fantastic and good on mpg that's what we had for a fair few years before the s70r[/QUOTE] It's a 1 previous owner car, fsh 106k mate. It needs work but I had it for a bargain.
[QUOTE=Biff;788243]It's a 1 previous owner car, fsh 106k mate. It needs work but I had it for a bargain.[/QUOTE] Nice looking car and a proper sport lux same colour as my sisters very under rated cars
Welcome back :)
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;788247]Welcome back :)[/QUOTE] seconded, not that you really went away nice looking car and just in time for the Evo....;)
Lol cheers boys, I'll start a thread as I do have some issues although I'm very happy to be back in the flock. Notts they seem pretty rare in this green. 50mpg was hit on the way home. I've not even put fuel in it yet & covered 60 miles. Lol When are you hitting the evo triangle Adrian? I don't think I will be hitting any silly speeds. Might win on the mpg though. I never left but I tried & failed with another manufacturer. This one will be kept as it will pay for itself over a few months. It's good to feel missed!
[QUOTE=Biff;788233]Back in a Volvo.
The new hack...
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Really like that, nice colour too.
How's your ride sit? Well the ride at work tonight sits rather low at the rear!!!
Nearly 4am finish, quick wash next to the other ride tonight.
The daily hack :)
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Thanks for the tea
No probs anytime, nice too see you
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On a transporter... [ATTACH=CONFIG]29900[/ATTACH]
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;789454]On a transporter... [ATTACH=CONFIG]29900[/ATTACH][/QUOTE] Where's it going now?! Pollution the 480 causes more environmental damage from car transporters than anything else these days. Seriously, almost as much as Jim's 850! :lol:
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;789456]Where's it going now?![/QUOTE] Scrap yard:)
[QUOTE=Nealevo;789457]Scrap yard:)[/QUOTE] :lol: Unfortunately, my 480 will be doing at some point :(
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;789456]Where's it going now?! Pollution the 480 causes more environmental damage from car transporters than anything else these days. Seriously, almost as much as Jim's 850! :lol:[/QUOTE] To the batcave! Where storage costs will quickly pass the value of the car after about 2 months :lol: [QUOTE=Nealevo;789457]Scrap yard:)[/QUOTE] It's been dodging the scrappy since 2011 when I first got it :B_steerin [QUOTE=Doingitsideways;789458]:lol: Unfortunately, my 480 will be doing at some point :([/QUOTE] Take them wheels off first!!
How does she sit? Low towing the fat dirty cow home!
[QUOTE=The Flying Moose;789491]How does she sit? Low towing the fat dirty cow home!
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not that it lacks the power to pull it, but is that not a tad over on the gross train weight for the 850, or is the p2 v70 a lot lighter than it's p1 predecessor ..??
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;789503]not that it lacks the power to pull it, but is that not a tad over on the gross train weight for the 850, or is the p2 v70 a lot lighter than it's p1 predecessor ..??[/QUOTE] Lol! The P2 is a lard arse in comparison! Does the T5-R have 302s? If so, it'll be reet ;) I pulled a 960 with a 460 once :)
[QUOTE=The Flying Moose;789491]How does she sit? Low towing the fat dirty cow home!
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They do tow well
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;789503]not that it lacks the power to pull it, but is that not a tad over on the gross train weight for the 850, or is the p2 v70 a lot lighter than it's p1 predecessor ..??[/QUOTE] I once pulled a 3.0 volvo 960 and a car trailer weighing in at 1.4t with the old 240 on my own farm land
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;789503]not that it lacks the power to pull it, but is that not a tad over on the gross train weight for the 850, or is the p2 v70 a lot lighter than it's p1 predecessor ..??[/QUOTE] What is the actual gross towing weight there will have been going on 2.7t there car and trailer
[QUOTE=t5 pete;789510]What is the actual gross towing weight there will have been going on 2.7t there car and trailer[/QUOTE] Book said d5 was kerb weight of 1615 plus 675kg trailer total 2290 so only a tad over recommended of 1800. Towed fine though...if a little thirsty!
[QUOTE=The Flying Moose;789537]Book said d5 was kerb weight of 1615 plus 675kg trailer total 2290 so only a tad over recommended of 1800. [/QUOTE] Yeah, what's half a tonne between friends? ;)
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;789541]Yeah, what's half a tonne between friends? ;)[/QUOTE] Depends what were dealing in??? ;)
OK, here's one for ya...
Traded in the starlet and collected this...
yep - I is in a corsa innit lol.
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looks heavy on the arse end Craig, been collecting more bits ??
[QUOTE=M-R-P;791103]OK, here's one for ya...
Traded in the starlet and collected this...
yep - I is in a corsa innit lol.[/QUOTE]
nooo hope you got money back your way...
[QUOTE=M-R-P;791103]OK, here's one for ya...
Traded in the starlet and collected this...
yep - I is in a corsa innit lol.[/QUOTE]
Time for a new catagory.
"Raft of ££££e of the year."
A very dirty T5-R meets a very clean 850 T5... or V70 TDi, couldnt quite decide with the rear boot badging ;) (Sorry for the naff dark camera phone)
[QUOTE=M-R-P;791103]OK, here's one for ya...
Traded in the starlet and collected this...
yep - I is in a corsa innit lol.[/QUOTE]
Not a bad driving car. Diesel? Hope you got the 0% deal they had on.
[QUOTE=Biff;791167]Not a bad driving car. Diesel? Hope you got the 0% deal they had on.[/QUOTE] I have to agree, aside from the puny engine in the cords hire car I had in Sweden it was great! Lovely ride, loads of gadgets including heated seats, mirrors, even steering wheel and it felt well built compared with vauxhalls of old.
[QUOTE=The Flying Moose;791171]I have to agree, aside from the puny engine in the cords hire car I had in Sweden it was great! Lovely ride, loads of gadgets including heated seats, mirrors, even steering wheel and it felt well built compared with vauxhalls of old.[/QUOTE] My sister has just got one in blue, they are very much a Vauxhall family with a show winning nova van & vectra st. I drove it back from Chester a few weeks back & it felt a nice car. As per all super mini's, it's not really a mini anymore. Lol
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;791109]nooo hope you got money back your way...[/QUOTE] They gave me 2000 quid for the starlet dude :) [QUOTE=Doingitsideways;791127]Time for a new catagory. "Raft of ££££e of the year."[/QUOTE] Nob :haha: [QUOTE=Biff;791167]Not a bad driving car. Diesel? Hope you got the 0% deal they had on.[/QUOTE] 1.4 petrol. Not quick. Can't get the 0% thing with the 2k trade in but we git something silly like 2% apr. [QUOTE=The Flying Moose;791171]I have to agree, aside from the puny engine in the cords hire car I had in Sweden it was great! Lovely ride, loads of gadgets including heated seats, mirrors, even steering wheel and it felt well built compared with vauxhalls of old.[/QUOTE] Got all the heated stuff, auto lights and wipers, it's even git hill start and "city mode" (horrible light steering). [QUOTE=Biff;791173]My sister has just got one in blue, they are very much a Vauxhall family with a show winning nova van & vectra st. I drove it back from Chester a few weeks back & it felt a nice car. As per all super mini's, it's not really a mini anymore. Lol[/QUOTE] The wife is really impressed, as is little M-R-P and that's the important thing, I'll hardly be driving it.
Ours hasn't put a foot wrong yet, it's well spec'd, cheap to run and buy, nippy around town. Not a car you grow attached too though
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;791107]looks heavy on the arse end Craig, been collecting more bits ??[/QUOTE] two bales of hay in the boot but its more likely because the e30 is so low it makes mine look high :B_thumb:
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Want to do mine ?
Could do but I'm not going to lie, i haven't got a clue what I'm doing.
[QUOTE=Saaamon;791413]Could do but I'm not going to lie, i haven't got a clue what I'm doing.[/QUOTE]
Wouldn't bother me.
Mine currently looks like this:
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Love this colour
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;791416]Wouldn't bother me.
Mine currently looks like this:
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Love seeing an 850 being used as a workhorse! Right in thinking yours is on 300k?
Aye, 301k and going strong. Mine works bloody hard for a living!
Down my local dogging spot today.
Note the cracking parking as per vpcuk rules. :)
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Bought the wife's Christmas present today:
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Christmas day evening had better go with a "bang," I swear to god!!
Very very nice mate. You'll need to grow them locks out again now!! "Because I am worth iit..." blowing in the wind :D Does she know about it yet, she'll be made up
Bahahahahaha!!! Yeah, next summer will be cool if I'm growing it back! No, she doesn't know. Gonna hopefully do the big bow thing. One thing I'll say is scuttle shake is hilarious. Honestly, I had a Pajero (separate ladder chassis) probably 2.5 tonne's worth and this is much worse! Strut brace needed!
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;792203]Bahahahahaha!!! Yeah, next summer will be cool if I'm growing it back! No, she doesn't know. Gonna hopefully do the big bow thing. One thing I'll say is scuttle shake is hilarious. Honestly, I had a Pajero (separate ladder chassis) probably 2.5 tonne's worth and this is much worse! Strut brace needed![/QUOTE] it's not for driving quick just for cruising around Noticed it was a 2.4t also, good work
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;792217]it's not for driving quick just for cruising around Noticed it was a 2.4t also, good work[/QUOTE] Aye. Not slow, 196bhp I think with plenty of torque straight away and the 5spd auto feels nicer than the old 4spd. Would be just right after a remap methinks. Spoken to Don, an MTE map gives 235bhp and 380nm. That's sort of standard T5 power and would be enough, just need to do my research on the 5spd auto first to make sure it's not gonna shat it's guts out. Must admit though, it felt deceptively quick and sounded surprisingly fruity for a supposed standard motor, also It's had HID headlight bulbs fitted, so you never know it may have been mapped before. I'll hook a boost guage up and find out what's going on once I've picked it up next week.
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;792223]Aye. Not slow, 196bhp I think with plenty of torque straight away and the 5spd auto feels nicer than the old 4spd. Would be just right after a remap methinks. Spoken to Don, an MTE map gives 235bhp and 380nm. That's sort of standard T5 power and would be enough, just need to do my research on the 5spd auto first to make sure it's not gonna shat it's guts out. Must admit though, it felt deceptively quick and sounded surprisingly fruity for a supposed standard motor, also It's had HID headlight bulbs fitted, so you never know it may have been mapped before. I'll hook a boost guage up and find out what's going on once I've picked it up next week.[/QUOTE] sounds good mate. Maybe have a look in the history to see if there is any evidence of a map. Fluid change too for that box hopefully it has had one. Project thread needed..!
Aye, I'll start one when I've actually got it here and can swear at it properly! Can't remember now, but isn't the 5spd one of those stupid sealed for life jobbies? Oh, forgot to say earlier... I managed to get a good chunk off the asking price. Once I'd clocked how much they twist, after my test drive I parked it half on a kurb, making the front left twist up. Low and behold, there's an alignment problem with the roof mate! :lol:
New brakes are working well
Picked up the ragtop today :)
Yes, I know the S70 needs a wash!!
Bumper off for modifying
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;792639]Picked up the ragtop today :)....[/QUOTE] looking good! S70 looks alright on those wheels also
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;792648]looking good! S70 looks alright on those wheels also[/QUOTE] Aye, the fake Pegs seem to look better when a bit dirty. Maybe I'll get them refurbed in something slightly less bright at some point.
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;792639]Picked up the ragtop today :)
Yes, I know the S70 needs a wash!![/QUOTE]
love the no. plate, great for a droptop, last digits look like flexy....lol
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;792735]love the no. plate, great for a droptop, last digits look like flexy....lol[/QUOTE] Or Foxy? ;)
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;792749]Or Foxy? ;)[/QUOTE]
not til you grow your barnet back mate. I see your game with this convertible
The olive 850r is getting there, just a bit of bodywork to do, I did have it up for sale, but I think I'll keep it now
Definitely looks better after a wash
On the school run in Geordieland [ATTACH=CONFIG]30063[/ATTACH]
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;793275]On the school run in Geordieland [ATTACH=CONFIG]30063[/ATTACH][/QUOTE] Excellent parking! Edit: The colour of the Davewho Matiz is worryingly close! :lol:
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;793275]On the school run in Geordieland [ATTACH=CONFIG]30063[/ATTACH][/QUOTE] Must be a northern northern thing that. Us Northaners like to take 2 spaces or 3 spaces if we can obviously further up north it's get as close as possible
[QUOTE=t5 pete;793280]Must be a northern northern thing that. Us Northaners like to take 2 spaces or 3 spaces if we can obviously further up north it's get as close as possible[/QUOTE] As my Gma used to stay - 'all together like the folks of Shields' http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/South_Shields It is thought that South Shields Market is the only place in Britain that dog's teeth are still legal tender. Pop star Simon Le Bon from death-metal group Duran Duran said he will kill anyone if they take his dog's teeth. The average dog's mouth has 44 teeth. There are usually 22 on the top and 22 on the bottom. These teeth are divided into 8 upper and 6 lower incisors, 4 canines, 16 premolars, and 4 upper and 6 lower molars. This amount would be a canny little sum in Shields
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;793285]As my Gma used to stay - 'all together like the folks of Shields' http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/South_Shields It is thought that South Shields Market is the only place in Britain that dog's teeth are still legal tender. Pop star Simon Le Bon from death-metal group Duran Duran said he will kill anyone if they take his dog's teeth. The average dog's mouth has 44 teeth. There are usually 22 on the top and 22 on the bottom. These teeth are divided into 8 upper and 6 lower incisors, 4 canines, 16 premolars, and 4 upper and 6 lower molars. This amount would be a canny little sum in Shields[/QUOTE] Never really though of Duran Duran as death-metal before!
This is how regular northerners do it:
More school running [ATTACH=CONFIG]30065[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]30066[/ATTACH] Here in North-North they have handy yellow lines to guide you where is safe to park.
More school running [ATTACH=CONFIG]30068[/ATTACH] Here in North-North they have handy yellow lines to guide you where is safe to park.
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;793318]More school running [ATTACH=CONFIG]30068[/ATTACH] Here in North-North they have handy yellow lines to guide you where is safe to park.[/QUOTE] In that there London, they get red ones also. If you park on one, the valet service parks it up somewhere nice and safe. Southerners get all the luck.
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;793320]In that there London, they get red ones also. If you park on one, the valet service parks it up somewhere nice and safe. Southerners get all the luck.[/QUOTE] Quality pmsl :)
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;793320]In that there London, they get red ones also. If you park on one, the valet service parks it up somewhere nice and safe. Southerners get all the luck.[/QUOTE] oh so that is where our taxes go then...:lol:
Today's offering [ATTACH=CONFIG]30069[/ATTACH] More vigilant observers will be able to spot the double yellers to indicate good parking practice
Excellent graffiti in Geordieland!
[ATTACH=CONFIG]30070[/ATTACH] Well its to late to stop now
[QUOTE=Nealevo;793346][ATTACH=CONFIG]30070[/ATTACH] Well its to late to stop now[/QUOTE] Oh, crap! What's going on, Neal?!
Forged engine?
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;793345]Excellent graffiti in Geordieland![/QUOTE] There's loads where i used to live in & around Byker, not far from where the bairn now goes to school
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;793349]There's loads where i used to live in & around Byker, not far from where the bairn now goes to school[/QUOTE] Ah, must be the kids from the grove. "Byker, Byker, Byker, Byker Grove.... Yeah!"
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;793352]Ah, must be the kids from the grove. "Byker, Byker, Byker, Byker Grove.... Yeah!"[/QUOTE] I couldn't afford paint like that when I was a kidda, rich £££££££s The best we could manage was to write 'Punk Is Dad' in marker on the bus stop
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;793353]I couldn't afford paint like that when I was a kidda, rich £££££££s The best we could manage was to write 'Punk Is Dad' in marker on the bus stop[/QUOTE] :lol:
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;793347]Oh, crap! What's going on, Neal?![/QUOTE] New engine and 20T going in. Should be a laugh
[QUOTE=Nealevo;793358]New engine and 20T going in. Should be a laugh[/QUOTE] Sounds good, I would be interested in who is doing the mapping if possible
[QUOTE=Nealevo;793358]New engine and 20T going in. Should be a laugh[/QUOTE] Should be worth watching this space , just don't go dropping that clutch to often .....:nono:
[QUOTE=Harvey;793360]Should be worth watching this space , just don't go dropping that clutch to often .....:nono:[/QUOTE] New paddle clutch too........ Just incase
[QUOTE=Nealevo;793362]New paddle clutch too........ Just incase[/QUOTE] The clutch won't be the problem. Ask Jim! :lol:
[QUOTE=Nealevo;793362]New paddle clutch too........ Just incase[/QUOTE] Last thing you broke was a drive shaft if I remember not the gearbox. Sure you are going to have lots of fun next year with it.
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Properly amazing work, that. Surely they've been commissioned by someone? Far beyond the scope of the avarage scrote anyway. Reminds me of The TSS Duke of Lancaster, landlocked in North Wales. A bunch of street artists were commissioned to liven it up and up close their work is mind blowing really. If you read up on the ship's story, it's such a shame.
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;793483]Properly amazing work, that. Surely they've been commissioned by someone? Far beyond the scope of the avarage scrote anyway. Reminds me of The TSS Duke of Lancaster, landlocked in North Wales. A bunch of street artists were commissioned to liven it up and up close their work is mind blowing really. If you read up on the ship's story, it's such a shame.[/QUOTE] very interesting about that ship, next time I'm passing I'll try to remember to have a look The photo above is from the wall of a tyre fitters place. He said he tracked the local graffiti dudes down to get something better than drawings of dicks & stuff on his wall. Been up for 9 months so far still looking good
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;793488]very interesting about that ship, next time I'm passing I'll try to remember to have a look The photo above is from the wall of a tyre fitters place. He said he tracked the local graffiti dudes down to get something better than drawings of dicks & stuff on his wall. Been up for 9 months so far still looking good[/QUOTE] Lol, if you can't beat 'em join 'em! Yeah, I've seen the ship up close, very eerie.
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;793483]Properly amazing work, that. Surely they've been commissioned by someone? Far beyond the scope of the avarage scrote anyway. Reminds me of The TSS Duke of Lancaster, landlocked in North Wales. A bunch of street artists were commissioned to liven it up and up close their work is mind blowing really. If you read up on the ship's story, it's such a shame.[/QUOTE] That's right down the road from my olds caravan. :) It's been there longer than 35 years, my dad met my mum in the club & they have been together 38 years. :)
[QUOTE=Biff;793508]That's right down the road from my olds caravan. :) It's been there longer than 35 years, my dad met my mum in the club & they have been together 38 years. :)[/QUOTE] i heard you were concieved in the cargo area of the Duke of Lancaster :lol:
[QUOTE=craigoodwood;793542]i heard you were concieved in the cargo area of the Duke of Lancaster :lol:[/QUOTE] Back of an ex Royal Mail Sherpa plumbers van actually. :)
[QUOTE=Biff;793546]Back of an ex Royal Mail Sherpa plumbers van actually. :)[/QUOTE] Proper job! If the van's-a-rockin', don't come-a-knockin'!
Well doesn't look like the R will be mot'd this side of hogmanay so currently my ride sits like this
Have to say the big high revving 5.2 n/a V10 is a beautiful beast especially with the miltek in charge of the noisy end. Lets here it for friends who work abroad most of the year!!
[QUOTE=seadog850r;793620]Well doesn't look like the R will be mot'd this side of hogmanay so currently my ride sits like this
Have to say the big high revving 5.2 n/a V10 is a beautiful beast especially with the miltek in charge of the noisy end. Lets here it for friends who work abroad most of the year!![/QUOTE]
Saw one of those in Doncaster today. Was lowered with huge wheels and a performance exhaust. He floored it off a set of lights and it was like an orchestra had started. Awesome.
Now without a engine
Old Vs new(ish, for me anyway)
Obligatory chav-tastic air filter fitted and sound deadening removed as it was just too quiet.
Also, strut brace to make it slightly less wobbly.
The white 850r looks great do you use the 240 these days
[QUOTE=t5 pete;793886]The white 850r looks great do you use the 240 these days[/QUOTE] Rarely mate. Need to decide whether to carry on with it or not
Passed its mot, only just on the emissions, but I'll look over it this week and give it a clean, so back upto 24 bx16v's on the road.
[QUOTE=Ettienne;793895]Passed its mot, only just on the emissions, but I'll look over it this week and give it a clean, so back upto 24 bx16v's on the road.[/QUOTE] can't beat the French for odd cars
V70 as it is today after 1 trip down town
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Bored at work so gave the old brick a buff!
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That's looking gorgeous mate
It's a good 9 yard car. Any closer & the imperfections start to pop out at you. Got a round of upgrades & bodywork planned for the spring now that my back is playing ball again so thought I'd start as I mean to go on...... You've set the bar pretty high with the white one fella...but with the help of Mr Tim I might get close! Happy New Year,,catch up on the other side. All the best, Morgan
[QUOTE=Shinsplintz 101;794104]Bored at work so gave the old brick a buff!
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That's very nice is it manual or auto
[QUOTE=t5 pete;794121]That's very nice is it manual or auto[/QUOTE] All that 240 fettlin has rotted your brain big fella - this is Emlyn's old car that has been owned by half the forum. Still a manual & currently sitting at 160k & pulling nicely. The plate came off that grey 854R that I refreshed & sold, the new owner didn't want it so I put it on mine - the original for this car is P973 DAB....I can't abide autos! Happy New Year, looking forward to the 240 beast when the new lump goes in :) cheers, Morgan
[QUOTE=Shinsplintz 101;794128]All that 240 fettlin has rotted your brain big fella - this is Emlyn's old car that has been owned by half the forum. Still a manual & currently sitting at 160k & pulling nicely. The plate came off that grey 854R that I refreshed & sold, the new owner didn't want it so I put it on mine - the original for this car is P973 DAB....I can't abide autos!
Happy New Year, looking forward to the 240 beast when the new lump goes in :) cheers, Morgan[/QUOTE]
Haha yes the 240 has broken my mind it certainly looks great either summer time 2016 or 2017 we will have to get a estate as the dogs not allowed in the s70a nd as it will be a daily so must be a auto.
Either that or I'm making the S70r into a auto and welding a estate back onto it as ive got that to a really nice standard now.
As for the 240 that's all stripped now the engine is being bored out and I'm waiting on the head coming back after welding then there will be some 16v vertical porn being posted But as a tease here's the turbos that me and Matt will be running mines the weedy gt30 on the left lol
Magic, Glad to hear the project is proceeding with.a vengeance... But that snail shell is far too small....for gods sake, man up & get a proper blower, you won't get the skin off a custard with that!!! Think big. If you can't burn out the clutch just by thinking about pressing the right pedal it's too small:) surely something from the aviation game will fit under the cavernous bonnet of the old 240 - ain't they decommissioning a Vulcan or something at the moment. Parts'll be cheap. As for the s70r, just stick a towing hitch on, chop the the donor 240 you had in half, bit of creative welding & hey presto, doggy luxury travel. Wife & kids will love it. Neighbours will think you've lost the plot. Lol - I think I might patent that idea, think it could be a winner!
[QUOTE=Shinsplintz 101;794135]Magic, Glad to hear the project is proceeding with.a vengeance... But that snail shell is far too small....for gods sake, man up & get a proper blower, you won't get the skin off a custard with that!!! Think big. If you can't burn out the clutch just by thinking about pressing the right pedal it's too small:) surely something from the aviation game will fit under the cavernous bonnet of the old 240 - ain't they decommissioning a Vulcan or something at the moment. Parts'll be cheap. As for the s70r, just stick a towing hitch on, chop the the donor 240 you had in half, bit of creative welding & hey presto, doggy luxury travel. Wife & kids will love it. Neighbours will think you've lost the plot. Lol - I think I might patent that idea, think it could be a winner![/QUOTE] Pmsl
Dirty bitches at an impromptu new years eve mini-meet in welshpool......note the special Volvo parking.....lol
New year's day.
Emergency meeting of the "C"s:
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;794209]New year's day.
Emergency meeting of the "C"s:
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That capri running red block 16v white block or yb would be one awesome project
The Redbrick many many years ago.
[QUOTE=t5 pete;794213]That capri running red block 16v white block or yb would be one awesome project[/QUOTE] Indeed it would, Pete! Or twin turbo Cosworth V6? Did I mention it's for sale?! :lol:
[QUOTE=Redbrick;794214]The Redbrick many many years ago.
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Hello - Your car looks great.
Can I ask if the car is running the same suspension in both pics ( might be just the way it's parked, bit it looks marginally lower in the second photo ..
Assuming you're on 18's, are they 225/35 or 215/35s ?
Thanks
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You don't need to slow down for speed bumps in old bricks, you should know that!
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;794217]Indeed it would, Pete! Or twin turbo Cosworth V6? Did I mention it's for sale?! :lol:[/QUOTE] TBH the thought has crossed my mind but I'm not asking I'm too deep into the 240 to pull out now. How come your not digging it that would be a awesome motor and more fun than a gul
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;794221]You don't need to slow down for speed bumps in old bricks, you should know that![/QUOTE] was using the speed bump to make it look semi level as the kerb is about 6ft bloomin tall! and i remember my old pre bilstien suspention. it was rather funny over speed bumps
[QUOTE=t5 pete;794222]TBH the thought has crossed my mind but I'm not asking I'm too deep into the 240 to pull out now. How come your not digging it that would be a awesome motor and more fun than a gul[/QUOTE] Tbh, a Gul is more of a long term thing for me than something I'm looking to go out and buy in the next 6 months. You know how it is though, when you've fallen out of love with a car/project/woman it's time for it to move on. I've always resisted the urge to sell it, but I've realised now that I'll never get around to sorting it out. Go on... You know you want to ;)
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;794224]Tbh, a Gul is more of a long term thing for me than something I'm looking to go out and buy in the next 6 months. You know how it is though, when you've fallen out of love with a car/project/woman it's time for it to move on. I've always resisted the urge to sell it, but I've realised now that I'll never get around to sorting it out. Go on... You know you want to ;)[/QUOTE] Donations are always welcome at Peteys
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;794224]Tbh, a Gul is more of a long term thing for me than something I'm looking to go out and buy in the next 6 months. You know how it is though, when you've fallen out of love with a car/project/woman it's time for it to move on. I've always resisted the urge to sell it, but I've realised now that I'll never get around to sorting it out. Go on... You know you want to ;)[/QUOTE] How much are you looking for? PM me if you don't want to make it public. Always fancied a 280.
[QUOTE=Nealevo;794226]How much are you looking for? PM me if you don't want to make it public. Always fancied a 280.[/QUOTE] PM'd. [QUOTE=t5 pete;794225]Donations are always welcome at Peteys[/QUOTE] I ain't giving it away, don't want a massive amount for it though in the scheme of old Fords.
Go on then how much please
[QUOTE=t5 pete;794229]Go on then how much please[/QUOTE] PM'd you too. Bidding war? ;)
I don't want it but pm me aswell as I'm nosey lol
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;794233]I don't want it but pm me aswell as I'm nosey lol[/QUOTE] No. I only PM people I like.
[QUOTE=sye73;794218]Hello - Your car looks great. Can I ask if the car is running the same suspension in both pics ( might be just the way it's parked, bit it looks marginally lower in the second photo .. Assuming you're on 18's, are they 225/35 or 215/35s ? Thanks[/QUOTE] Pretty sure once I was happy with the ride height I never changed it. KW V2's. Think they were 215/35 18 and were harsh, hence why on my new 850 I run 235/40 17.
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;794230]PM'd you too. Bidding war? ;)[/QUOTE] Can you PM details please :B_thumb:
[QUOTE=S70T5Chris;794238]Can you PM details please :B_thumb:[/QUOTE] Of the bidding war?! :lol:
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;794234]No. I only PM people I like.[/QUOTE] Fair enough you northan bastward
[QUOTE=Redbrick;794236]Pretty sure once I was happy with the ride height I never changed it. KW V2's. Think they were 215/35 18 and were harsh, hence why on my new 850 I run 235/40 17.[/QUOTE] I was wondering if it was on coilovers .. Looks great. I had 8x18 Peg reps on my car and needed 215/35 tyres to ensure there was no rubbing. I was happy to put up with the ride as I liked the way it looked, but a wider tyre was really needed for an 8 inch wheel. I find myself in a frustrating situation as I have a broken front spring. The Bilstein/Eibach suspension is probably ten years old now and I said that I would only ever replace them with coilovers ( tired of spending too much time/money/effort getting the ride height right on lowered springs ), but the only ones I would look at are KW or BC. These are both too expensive right now, so I might need to look elsewhere. The main problem with the B4 / B6 / FSD type kits is that I am almost certain I'll get them fitted and the car will be too high.
More dodgy French stuff, R21 Quadra [ATTACH=CONFIG]30123[/ATTACH]
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;794696]More dodgy French stuff, R21 Quadra [ATTACH=CONFIG]30123[/ATTACH][/QUOTE] Did the engine come on a different delivery?!
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;794697]Did the engine come on a different delivery?![/QUOTE] the engine & 4wd box still on a pallet in deepest darkest Wales :lol:
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;794696]More dodgy French stuff, R21 Quadra [/QUOTE] i hope we get to see a project thread on this :B_thumb:
I love the Renault 21, is this going to be a bit of a project car?
[QUOTE=craigoodwood;794701]i hope we get to see a project thread on this :B_thumb:[/QUOTE] that's the plan, fella..rusty & as above in bits atm [ATTACH=CONFIG]30124[/ATTACH] [QUOTE=500tie;794704]I love the Renault 21, is this going to be a bit of a project car?[/QUOTE] thanks! yes mate
I like a 21 myself. More so the Turbo, better in Quadra flavour.
Can't say I'm surprised at Jamesy buying one though, it satisfies his three main criteria when buying a car:
French?
Check.
Rusty?
Check.
"Turbo' written on the side?
Check.
:lol:
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;794711]I like a 21 myself. More so the Turbo, better in Quadra flavour.
Can't say I'm surprised at Jamesy buying one though, it satisfies his three main criteria when buying a car:
French?
Check.
Rusty?
Check.
"Turbo' written on the side?
Check.
:lol:[/QUOTE]
:lol: there's also another requirement - no hope of making any profit whatsoever? check!
...need to sort that ride height out don't I
well as of next week my ride will sit like this
The time has come to move onto something bigger (and better?), a few MTB races and rallies lined up this year so it was always gonna happen! V70 for sale as of this weekend...boohoo!
Managed to keep hold of the 855r though so i'll still get to hang around here
[QUOTE=seadog850r;795580]well as of next week my ride will sit like this
The time has come to move onto something bigger (and better?), a few MTB races and rallies lined up this year so it was always gonna happen! V70 for sale as of this weekend...boohoo!
Managed to keep hold of the 855r though so i'll still get to hang around here[/QUOTE]
Nice van, that. Dual liner?
Which engine? The V6 diesel punts along quite nicely.
Right wheel drive too. Really bugs me that most vans are FWD these days. RWD traction when pulling weight can't be beaten.
Yeah dualiner, Had to get something that replaced everything and more from the V70 so went for the full fat Brabus Sport-X 220hp. Had one briefly as a works vans when they first come on the go and couldnt fault it! Sticking to the bumper of a boxster at 115mph with ladders on the roof will always stick in my mind haha
[QUOTE=seadog850r;795584]Yeah dualiner, Had to get something that replaced everything and more from the V70 so went for the full fat Brabus Sport-X 220hp. Had one briefly as a works vans when they first come on the go and couldnt fault it! Sticking to the bumper of a boxster at 115mph with ladders on the roof will always stick in my mind haha[/QUOTE] Lol I had a high top Transit at my old place with the same engine as the Sport. I had 115 with a full length roof rack, triple ladders, cat ladder and 2 pairs of steps on top and easily half a tonne in gear in the back. Before the trackers went on and on a private road, obviously :) I do miss that van. When it actually ran properly it was properly quick once on the move, fastest on the fleet by miles. Amazing how people move out of the way when a van comes booming up behind them, rocking from side to side. :lol:
Back to its orignal head lights
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Looks slower than usual.
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One good thing about the colour, Colin:
It should help stop drunk people staggering past your house smacking their ankles on your splitter!
First wash since York.
Oh, the shame!
Then I realised it was probably even longer for the work bus :(
At the Polish Car wash...
Three quid later:
Turns out it's green. I thought it was brown.
Tune in next year for the next episode.
found at work
Were they taking the piss (yellow) parking there......!!!!!!
[ATTACH=CONFIG]30337[/ATTACH] Broken down. Dodgy coil
Installed the VST rear strut bar :)
[QUOTE=Nealevo;797160][ATTACH=CONFIG]30337[/ATTACH] Broken down. Dodgy coil[/QUOTE] as mentioned elsewhere, look at that average mpg, mine was about that flatout around the silverstone GP circuit, would soon finish off a dodgy coil .........:)
Still technically mine as he hasn't paid me yet :D
Nice bird ££££ on the bonnet! Awesome banded steelies also :)
Looking all sad and depressed, ready to be traded in for it's replacement.
Are you actually trading it in or selling and buying replacement.
[QUOTE=Ettienne;797323]Are you actually trading it in or selling and buying replacement.[/QUOTE] I'll just trade it in mate, I cannot be ££££ed to sell it, selling cars is just a nightmare. I could get a couple of grand more I expect, but just can't be arsed with the hassle, and I'm too impatient!
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;797275]as mentioned elsewhere, look at that average mpg, mine was about that flatout around the silverstone GP circuit, would soon finish off a dodgy coil .........:)[/QUOTE] It had been indling for a few hours before in the day checking for an oil leak and fuel trims. It's now at the dizzying heights of 13MPG after some WOT runs.
[QUOTE=Tim Williams;797325]It had been indling for a few hours before in the day checking for an oil leak and fuel trims. It's now at the dizzying heights of 13MPG after some WOT runs.[/QUOTE] Ken will be happy how does the 20T's compare t say a 19t
[QUOTE=t5 pete;797335]Ken will be happy how does the 20T's compare t say a 19t[/QUOTE] It looks a tiny bit bigger, well quite a bit bigger that what I'm told you have:shhh:
Ken's been hitting the plastic surgery again
[QUOTE=S70T5Chris;797324]I'll just trade it in mate, I cannot be ££££ed to sell it, selling cars is just a nightmare. I could get a couple of grand more I expect, but just can't be arsed with the hassle, and I'm too impatient![/QUOTE] Certainly can be that way selling a car
[QUOTE=Tim Williams;797325]It had been indling for a few hours before in the day checking for an oil leak and fuel trims. It's now at the dizzying heights of 13MPG after some WOT runs.[/QUOTE] It will be interesting to see how Neal's 1/4 times compare to last season with his new set-up ..:)
What I'm currently driving...
02 Clio Renaultsport 172 2.0 16v
Done about 700 miles this first week and I've only had 2 things fall off it!
Clio 172 by AcidicDavey, on Flickr
[QUOTE=AcidicDavey;797391]What I'm currently driving...
02 Clio Renaultsport 172 2.0 16v
Done about 700 miles this first week and I've only had 2 things fall off it!
Clio 172 by AcidicDavey, on Flickr[/QUOTE]
Absolutely loved mine, had a Williams 2, 172, 182 and 197 driven well there isn't much that will keep up in the twisty bits
It is definitely the most dynamic car I've driven, the way it turns in is simply phenomenal, grip at the front end seems infinite. Plus, they are so cheap it is simply rude not to buy one...
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man that does look very menacing, leave the wings and bumper off (after the mot).......nice...:) :)
mot no chance
[QUOTE=WOODY T5;797408]mot no chance[/QUOTE] No problem with MOT, lights will all work, brakes and suspension is all just about new, there is no corrosion in the body and the emissions will be fine on the engine that is tested. :)
Had an execellent day with the VT lads yesterday down at Wellesbourne, the Vulcan was awesome and I was lucky enough to get a cockpit tour, which was really most humbling to say the least. Photo's courtesy of Stephen Evans as mine haven't up loaded yet, album is at https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.857554971020253&type=1
Starter packed up, just when you don't want it too.....lol.....helpful bunch though......Thanks
Adrian, I've got a starter spare if you need one?
[QUOTE=Nealevo;797421]Adrian, I've got a starter spare if you need one?[/QUOTE] Thanks Neal I may well do, I will try to service the Original one that failed a couple of months back, but that's probably 20 years old so most likely goosed, tomorrow will tell.
Photo credit to Stephen Evans. :D
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Photo credit to Stephen Evans. :D[/QUOTE]
Looking good Steve, in my book one of two stand out cars of the day, most of the others where dark or silver/grey
[QUOTE=stribo;797487]
Photo credit to Stephen Evans. :D[/QUOTE]
Looks great a set of pegs is next on the list for Donnas c70
I really don't understand how some people can dislike a Saffy, that colour makes a C70!
There was something not quite right on Saturday, something I could'nt get my head round.....Team Borretts Motors were SPOTLESS.
Seriously from this:
To this....
Got to agree....Adrian's Gul and Steve's Saffy certainly brightened up a dull airfield that day
owned and been my daily for 3 years and 1 week, 60+ miles per day, 147k on the clock and there is no car id swap it for :lovestory
After changing the front N/S wheel because the tyre "Fell off," because tyres just fall off the rim and she didn't drive on a flat or anything, it was disturbing me how much s##t was all over the car.
Cue the jetwash at half 10 at night.
Much better :)
It nearly stayed dry inside too :lol:
[QUOTE=stephenevans99;797492]There was something not quite right on Saturday, something I could'nt get my head round.....Team Borretts Motors were SPOTLESS.
Seriously from this:
To this....
Got to agree....Adrian's Gul and Steve's Saffy certainly brightened up a dull airfield that day[/QUOTE]
Does show how well it cleans up. :D
Getting prepped for a respray
You get some funny looks changing a bonnet in Tesco's car park on a Friday evening, no idea why!
Bonnet Change by AcidicDavey, on Flickr
[QUOTE=AcidicDavey;798379]You get some funny looks changing a bonnet in Tesco's car park on a Friday evening, no idea why!
Bonnet Change by AcidicDavey, on Flickr[/QUOTE]
Did it literally fall off when you parked?
Or was it when you handbraked it up, yo?!
:lol:
Oi! Went and collected a new bonnet, was dark, cold and damp outside so why not use the underground car park for shelter for working on cars? Bigger 'workshop' than any of you have access to :lol:
[QUOTE=AcidicDavey;798382]Oi! Went and collected a new bonnet, was dark, cold and damp outside so why not use the underground car park for shelter for working on cars? Bigger 'workshop' than any of you have access to :lol:[/QUOTE] Furry muff. Can't argue with that logic there, Davey lad :)
[QUOTE=AcidicDavey;798379]You get some funny looks changing a bonnet in Tesco's car park on a Friday evening, no idea why!
Bonnet Change by AcidicDavey, on Flickr[/QUOTE]
When you get funny looks just give them a bit of Del Boy Franglais
[video=youtube;ARXy5liEA-s]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARXy5liEA-s[/video]
Ridin' low:
Colin's not the only one with two engines:
Also...
You know there's far too much weight in the boot when you jack the car on the rear trailing arm mount and the front wheel comes off the ground! :lol:
just picked myself up a new un boxed p2 boot subwoofer with all the bits for the sonic, I will pop a pick up when I get a minute
And the genuine car cooler / fridge thing again new unused, it also has a heater option for food?
My friends v70 after Katie went
Managed to drive the 850r today, dropping the v70r wheels off for breakdown and refurb. I quite like the silver type r 6sp gearknob
[QUOTE=Ettienne;799179]Managed to drive the 850r today, dropping the v70r wheels off for breakdown and refurb. I quite like the silver type r 6sp gearknob[/QUOTE] don't want to sound VOC, but I does stands out like a sore thumb, but each to there own... it is six speed though, so I'll forgive you...lol
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That looks stunning.
[QUOTE=nottsgreent5;799857][/QUOTE]
Do you always park like that, last photo at top of this page was like that haha :P
[QUOTE=AcidicDavey;799872]Do you always park like that, last photo at top of this page was like that haha :P[/QUOTE]
'Tis tradition around here, ya know?! ;)
[QUOTE=AcidicDavey;799872]Do you always park like that, last photo at top of this page was like that haha :P[/QUOTE] Haha what more can i say but im lazy lol
A couple of pics someone took of the sonic at incarnation
[QUOTE=craigoodwood;800671][/QUOTE]
I prefer it on the whites :)
Went dogging.
Also...
Introducing Phillip Schofield, the silver fox:
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;800676]Also...
Introducing Phillip Schofield, the silver fox:
[/QUOTE]
just pop that T6 in there please!
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;800684]just pop that T6 in there please![/QUOTE] I'll just get my hammer out! ;)
A few I took recently.
Since they installed speed bumps in the multi-story at my local asda, it's only good for photoshoots :(
Still looking good, Martin. But 33.6 average MPG?? Must try harder!! :lol:
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;800709]Still looking good, Martin. But 33.6 average MPG?? Must try harder!! :lol:[/QUOTE] I was on a leisurely drive with a full car of family - had to behave ;)
As I'd dug it out of it's slumber (the white one), felt only right to do a P1/2 shot
All together now.
"I like big butts and I cannot lie..."
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;800747]As I'd dug it out of it's slumber (the white one), felt only right to do a P1/2 shot
All together now.
"I like big butts and I cannot lie..."[/QUOTE]
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[QUOTE=jamesy12345;800748][/QUOTE]
That made me check out Sir Mixalot on Youtube... You just got me websensed at work dammit :o
Edit - Might have helped if I quoted the right message, all going wrong here today :lol:
Mine on Saturday afternoon, trying on the Pegs
One of the Volvo race driver's shredded tyre yesterday at a charity event at the factory track, looking forward to going back now, poss be driving the lorries as well :)
Will be getting ready for its new engine to be fitted
In the next few weeks:worship:
All cleaned and ready to lose on Sunday, in a category designed for p2s never to win
[ATTACH=CONFIG]30760[/ATTACH]
[QUOTE=Nealevo;801778][ATTACH=CONFIG]30760[/ATTACH][/QUOTE] did you clean it, or was it that clean when you pulled it out the garage, as tbh I've never seen this car dirty
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;801780]did you clean it, or was it that clean when you pulled it out the garage, as tbh I've never seen this car dirty[/QUOTE] That's how it came out of garage :)
[QUOTE=Nealevo;801778][ATTACH=CONFIG]30760[/ATTACH][/QUOTE] I would give both my balls for this car. Just saying. :)
Getting there, just stone chips and stuff to do
Anyone remember me getting the missus a nice ragtop for Christmas?
Apparently, the gate post jumped out on her.
Not even a apology.
It's also filthy and full of crap inside.
Really don't know why I ££££ing bother.
[QUOTE=Biff;801795]I would give both my balls for this car.
Just saying. :)[/QUOTE]
:lol: you finished with them like - no more kids planned??
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;801832]Anyone remember me getting the missus a nice ragtop for Christmas?
Apparently, the gate post jumped out on her.
Not even a apology.
It's also filthy and full of crap inside.
Really don't know why I ££££ing bother.[/QUOTE]
I thought you got it so you could look windswept & interesting around Sale...you weren't supposed to let her drive it...start giving toys cars to people not real ones
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;801833] I thought you got it so you could look windswept & interesting around Sale...you weren't supposed to let her drive it...start giving toys cars to people not real ones[/QUOTE] That's the only way I found out about it, I took it for a blast last evening while that big shiny thing was in the sky. If it wasn't for her needing to ferry the bairn around I'd have taken the keys off her by now. So between my dad stuffing the T6 and magic gateposts having a semi for C70s, that's a mighty expensive paint bill.
All ones I looked at before buying mine had scrapes like that on all 4 corners lol
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;801836]That's the only way I found out about it, I took it for a blast last evening while that big shiny thing was in the sky. If it wasn't for her needing to ferry the bairn around I'd have taken the keys off her by now. So between my dad stuffing the T6 and magic gateposts having a semi for C70s, that's a mighty expensive paint bill.[/QUOTE] That's more like it! expensive business this not-for-profit car lark isn't it. I'm starting to understand why people buy stuff to stick in storage just too look at
[QUOTE=expolicev70t5;801838]All ones I looked at before buying mine had scrapes like that on all 4 corners lol[/QUOTE] This one had none. Not a bloody mark on it! [QUOTE=jamesy12345;801841]That's more like it! expensive business this not-for-profit car lark isn't it. I'm starting to understand why people buy stuff to stick in storage just too look at[/QUOTE] Tell me about it. Well, I'm half way to getting out of the charity car bisiness - made my dad pay for his own car to trash this time. May start with Louise's car next.
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;801833]:lol: you finished with them like - no more kids planned?? I thought you got it so you could look windswept & interesting around Sale...you weren't supposed to let her drive it...start giving toys cars to people not real ones[/QUOTE] Hellllllll no. I'm booked for the snip soon but sadly I don't get an 855r for compensation. :( Wish for a baby for nearly 4 years, get 2 of the buggers in 14 months! I have nightmares she's going to get pregnant. I'm not even bothered about sex until I know we are safe. lol
Bought another bloody Clio!!
Clio 182 + 172 by AcidicDavey, on Flickr
Couple of pics from last weekend
Both ^^ look stunning. Nice symmetry, with both having the sunroofs up ;)
[QUOTE=The Flying Moose;803520]Couple of pics from last weekend
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My new desktop background. :)
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Yessssss!!!! :D
Donut video please, there's a good chap :)
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;804599]Yessssss!!!! :D Donut video please, there's a good chap :)[/QUOTE] Sounds better in real life.
[QUOTE=Harvey;804602]Sounds better in real life.[/QUOTE] [video=youtube;LEGIPPMMy2Q]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEGIPPMMy2Q[/video]
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Does look a clean sonic, I usually bung mine through the arc car wash, but doing that less and less now and more hand detailing.
I have a few little bits of bodywork to sort too
[ATTACH=CONFIG]31055[/ATTACH] My cabbie looking nice and clean at Cosford
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;804967][ATTACH=CONFIG]31055[/ATTACH] My cabbie looking nice and clean at Cosford[/QUOTE] You got a dead body in the boot there, Dave? Looks a bit low at the back. Top marks if you have, I can't get anything bigger than a hammer in mine!
Difficult to get a pic of all my Volvos these days
Most will have seen some of my photos by now, but for those who haven't, theses my 850 doing what it does best!
What's your mileage up to now then?!
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;806213]What's your mileage up to now then?![/QUOTE] It's about 170k, have to recover it off the obd port at the moment as I broke the odometer again. Will double drive Berlin to Cambridge tomorrow non stop, about 1200kms (750miles) trip!
Cool :) Wish I could do it myself
[QUOTE=Saaamon;806218]It's about 170k, have to recover it off the obd port at the moment as I broke the odometer again. Will double drive Berlin to Cambridge tomorrow non stop, about 1200kms (750miles) trip![/QUOTE] Nice one mate! Will expect the full pictorial diary again!!!
[QUOTE=The Flying Moose;806229]Nice one mate! Will expect the full pictorial diary again!!![/QUOTE] Cheers Emlyn! Yeah I'll right it up in a few days, also have a good bit of video to edit. It was a real shock to the system, very intense there but had a great time.
Deep cleaning :D
David vs Goliath:
Gotta love how the 850 actually seems to be looking up, and the '90 down.
Cue the Harry Hill style fight!
My current car
Looks nice that, Liam. What engine? You sold the S60 now?
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;808447]Looks nice that, Liam. What engine? You sold the S60 now?[/QUOTE] Its the 535d, 3 litre diesel twin turbo. The s60 went as part ex. They gave me a bag crisps and curly wurly for it ;)
[QUOTE=LiamT4;808448]Its the 535d, 3 litre diesel twin turbo. The s60 went as part ex. They gave me a bag crisps and curly wurly for it ;)[/QUOTE] They were done! Looks spot on though, that. Map really well and go like stink. Bet it feels like a Ferrari compared to the S60
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;808452]They were done! Looks spot on though, that. Map really well and go like stink. Bet it feels like a Ferrari compared to the S60[/QUOTE] It's a strange kind of speed. It doesn't feel that quick because the power delivery is so smooth but when you look at the speedo you see it actually goes pretty well. Had a few fun "encounters" with it ;)
[QUOTE=LiamT4;808453]It's a strange kind of speed. It doesn't feel that quick because the power delivery is so smooth but when you look at the speedo you see it actually goes pretty well. Had a few fun "encounters" with it ;)[/QUOTE] Yeah, the V8's a bit like that. Well, it was before it broke down.
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;808455]Yeah, the V8's a bit like that. Well, it was before it broke down.[/QUOTE] What's happened to it?
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[QUOTE=LiamT4;808471]What's happened to it?[/QUOTE]
Voltage regulator died and it ran out of electricity in the middle of Manchester, on match day.
In other news, another year's graft begins for the 850:
Outside work.
Dirty. 
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[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;808639]In other news, another year's graft begins for the 850:
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oh them where the days, loading the volvo to the roof and heading out to work all the hours under the sun.......glad I got a proper job now with plenty of time off....downside it doesn't pay as well though, but me holidays are payed and more time for Volvo...;)
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;809896]oh them where the days, loading the volvo to the roof and heading out to work all the hours under the sun.......glad I got a proper job now with plenty of time off....downside it doesn't pay as well though, but me holidays are payed and more time [SIZE=6]fixing all my broken[/SIZE]Volvo...;)[/QUOTE] Edited that for you mate ��
You can easily forget the difference a shiny set of wheels can make to your car..
Steep hills round your way Martin....................
[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;809896]oh them where the days, loading the volvo to the roof and heading out to work all the hours under the sun.......glad I got a proper job now with plenty of time off....downside it doesn't pay as well though, but me holidays are payed and more time for Volvo...;)[/QUOTE] Holidays... What are they? :( [QUOTE=Nealevo;809908]Edited that for you mate ��[/QUOTE] Maybe he should have bought a Derv. :lol: It may be slow, but just shy of 312k now and it still refuses to break.
Waking up from Hibernation, before going to garage to be MOT'ed and new clutch fitted
[QUOTE=expolicev70t5;810852]Waking up from Hibernation, before going to garage to be MOT'ed and new clutch fitted
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Liking the Subaru/Qashqai fog light option :)
Frosty morning, heated seats at the ready.
Quick clean before mot, that's the fifth lot of tax and insurance
Incarnation Saturday, awesome day
Nice to see another sonic today at the vine.
Looked good at Rockingham on Tuesday. :D
After a vec diesel, an is200 & an s70 2.5 auto here is my latest project.
1.8t 20v Quattro
Happy to have boost again.
Cant beat a bit of beading.
Still got the a3 but looking at selling it for a c70 t5 as always wanted one & miss having the 5 pot noise.
The a4 is my latest daily. Quattro tfsi s line se. Lovely car.
[QUOTE=Biff;814640]Still got the a3 but looking at selling it for a c70 t5 as always wanted one & miss having the 5 pot noise.
The a4 is my latest daily. Quattro tfsi s line se. Lovely car.
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Nice car mate.The tfsi engines reaquire a good maintenace,oil pump chain fails at as low as 70k,the piston behind the hpfp need to be checked ideally every oil change,oil change is best 5k.Fixed a few already,not cheap at all.
