Another New Member and New Volvo Owner
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Post 615205 by tichai on 2013-06-10 11:32:32
Hi Guys,
I'm Jim and hail from Poole in Dorset. I couldn't find a Massey Ferguson in the right colour so opted for a 2004 C70 GT T5 instead
So far, it has been a smile inducing experience and from reading the forums I am looking forward to tweaking it a little. As I have only had the car for 3 weeks and being my first Volvo, the forums are proving a big help and the strut brace is already bought and fitted
Next up is a wheel refurb, I did consider swapping to 18's but decided the 21 spokes are unusual and worth keeping. Hardest choice is the colour.
I thinks the brakes could do with some work as to me, they seem a little soft?
First impressions, this car is going to bring years of fun driving
Regards,
Jim
Post 615206 by M-R-P on 2013-06-10 11:39:54
Hello there neighbor and welcome aboard. Good choice of car and Trents carrently have a few in the yard if you're looking for parts :)
Where abouts in Poole are ya? I'm in Walisdown.
Post 615209 by V70 Graham on 2013-06-10 11:42:10
Welcome Jim, hopefully get to see you and the car here.....
http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?51048-Softies-meet-23-6-13
We'll have some pictures of the car in the mean time please :smile:
Post 615211 by tichai on 2013-06-10 11:57:20
Where abouts in Poole are ya? I'm in Walisdown.
I have just moved from Parkstone to Upton, used to live at Hood Close, Wallisdown years ago :)
We'll have some pictures of the car in the mean time please
Pics incoming when I get home from work :) As for the 'meet' definitely interested although 'The usual place and usual time' doesn't show up on Google Map :D
Post 615213 by M-R-P on 2013-06-10 12:05:51
The meet is at the Vine Inn, just off J2 on the M27 (before Cadnam), we can go in convoy if you like.
I'm on the other side of Walisdown road from Hood Close :) I work in the industrial estate above Tower park (chalwyn).
Post 615219 by tichai on 2013-06-10 12:23:41
The meet is at the Vine Inn, just off J2 on the M27 (before Cadnam), we can go in convoy if you like
Sounds like a plan, although reading your sig you could be a bad influence on my wallet :D
Post 615220 by V70 Graham on 2013-06-10 12:25:24
[QUOTE=tichai;615219]Sounds like a plan, although reading your sig you could be a bad influence on my wallet :D[/QUOTE]
Hahahaha we all will be, plenty of cars there to get some idea's of what can, or what shouldn't be done !
Post 615223 by M-R-P on 2013-06-10 12:26:50
[QUOTE=tichai;615219]Sounds like a plan, although reading your sig you could be a bad influence on my wallet :D[/QUOTE]
Fear not - I only buy mods if they're a bargain and doo all the work myself (mostly) ;)
Lowering springs -£40
Full leather interior - £55.50
Strut brace tensioners - £12
Ebay Boost gauge - £10 (just bought another)
The list is endless lol.
Post 615225 by Jamest5r on 2013-06-10 12:28:34
Welcome :)
Post 615227 by tichai on 2013-06-10 12:29:51
Hahahaha we all will be, plenty of cars there to get some idea's of what can, or what shouldn't be done !
That's what I'm afraid of :D
Any ideas on good wheel colours for a dark blue metallic car? The wheel are 17" Cratos 21 spokes. Torn between Black Satin, Anthracite, Smoked Chrome or Metallic Silver.
Post 615230 by V70 Graham on 2013-06-10 12:33:28
That's these I think.....
Ask 4 people their views and you'll get 4 different answers, personally I'm a fan of the silver, though if your after the 'mean' look black satin or anthracite would look good.
Post 615232 by M-R-P on 2013-06-10 12:36:43
How about this... clicky linky! for a good wheel colour.
Post 615236 by stribo on 2013-06-10 12:41:29
Welcome to the forum, if you do come to the softies meet in convoy with MRP you'll have to go very slowly, as he only has a Toyota Starlet automatic.:sick:
Post 615237 by M-R-P on 2013-06-10 12:42:27
[QUOTE=stribo;615236]Welcome to the forum, if you do come to the softies meet in convoy with MRP you'll have to go very slowly, as he only has a Toyota Starlet automatic.:sick:[/QUOTE]
Go boil yer head twigboy! I'll be in the Sweed ;)
Post 615239 by stribo on 2013-06-10 12:45:03
Only if your wife gives you permission fathead. :P
Post 615241 by V70 Graham on 2013-06-10 12:50:46
Awwwww.....isn't that cute, Brian wrote his first sentence today.....
Post 615242 by M-R-P on 2013-06-10 12:52:00
Just remember you two...
...I still owe you :shifty:
Post 615243 by stribo on 2013-06-10 12:52:05
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;615241]Awwwww.....isn't that cute, Brian wrote his first sentence today.....
[/QUOTE]
:hilarious
Post 615245 by stribo on 2013-06-10 12:52:42
[QUOTE=M-R-P;615242]Just remember you two...
...I still owe you :shifty:[/QUOTE]
How much? :D
Post 615250 by tichai on 2013-06-10 13:07:44
[QUOTE]That's these I think.....
[/QUOTE]
Yep, they are the ones :)
The car is booked in for Thursday at http://www.silverwheelsltd.co.uk/ only 22 colours to choose from. Jeez buying the car was a lot easier, look, try and buy, 20 minutes max :)
Did a search for 'Toyota Starlet Automatic' and Google responded with "You're having a laugh?" :D
Post 615252 by M-R-P on 2013-06-10 13:09:03
[QUOTE=tichai;615250]Yep, they are the ones :)
The car is booked in for Thursday at http://www.silverwheelsltd.co.uk/ only 22 colours to choose from. Jeez buying the car was a lot easier, look, try and buy, 20 minutes max :)
Did a search for 'Toyota Starlet Automatic' and Google responded with "You're having a laugh?" :D[/QUOTE]
You're gonna fit right in here lmao.
Post 615312 by Santa on 2013-06-10 18:59:09
Welcome :)
Post 615315 by T5frankie on 2013-06-10 19:04:55
welcome to the club
Post 615323 by Plodmonkey on 2013-06-10 19:23:29
Welcome to the forum these lot come in very handy and there knowledge is massive on these motors enjoy your car
Post 615327 by Harvey on 2013-06-10 19:34:45
[QUOTE=tichai;615250]Yep, they are the ones :)
The car is booked in for Thursday at http://www.silverwheelsltd.co.uk/ only 22 colours to choose from. Jeez buying the car was a lot easier, look, try and buy, 20 minutes max :)
Did a search for 'Toyota Starlet Automatic' and Google responded with "You're having a laugh?" :D[/QUOTE]
Hi and welcome
Funny this came up I was in there today ,as I am looking at getting my winter tyres/rims sorted.
The price is better if you can leave the wheels with them for a week or so.
Looking at getting BBS silver with black chrome on inside £250 to remove tyres ,refinish ,then refit tyres with new valves.
Post 615333 by martybelfastt5 on 2013-06-10 19:56:17
welcome to the forum
Post 615342 by Haizum74 on 2013-06-10 20:43:04
Welcome, enjoy and etc etc
Post 615358 by andyb1375 on 2013-06-10 21:26:33
Welcome Jim
Post 615400 by tichai on 2013-06-10 22:15:22
A couple of pics, car is a bit dusty from our Southern heatwave :)
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[QUOTE]Funny this came up I was in there today ,as I am looking at getting my winter tyres/rims sorted.
The price is better if you can leave the wheels with them for a week or so.
Looking at getting BBS silver with black chrome on inside £250 to remove tyres ,refinish ,then refit tyres with new valves.[/QUOTE]
I was going to leave the wheels with him but as he is local and I have the patience of a plank of wood, Marcus said they would be ready 'Same Day' :D
Post 615430 by theflyingbrick on 2013-06-10 23:04:07
welcome along :) nice looking motor you got there,and a word of warning tuning Volvos is very addictive its like the pringles moto....once you pop...you cant stop lol
Post 615442 by Biff on 2013-06-10 23:32:06
Welcome to the forum & when I bought mine in jan it was staying basically standard.... Then I joined vpcuk.
Some bargain mods & parts to be had, but some you pay through the teeth through. All very worth it though.
Post 615454 by Wobbly Dave on 2013-06-11 00:36:20
Comets are still the best shaped wheels for the C70 - I am late to this thread but the same I wish you a warm welcome.
Post 615456 by smithy on 2013-06-11 00:45:41
Welcome to the club
Post 618809 by welderone on 2013-06-22 07:00:44
Welcome to this forum and a wealth of knowledge on Volvo cars.Peter
Post 618835 by Sharkey R on 2013-06-22 10:28:56
Hi tichai and welcome to the club. Look forward to seeing your car tomorrow. :)
