The Replika.
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Post 734901 by T5frankie on 2014-09-12 19:35:09
i was hankering after this car for months, its a very nice car mate and a rare colour, stands out from the norm
Post 734902 by craigoodwood on 2014-09-12 19:35:32
yehar, you must have the same phone as me :)
Post 734903 by p fandango on 2014-09-12 19:36:15
ps its replica ;)
Post 734908 by M-R-P on 2014-09-12 19:41:41
Very nice dude, enjoy :)
Post 734909 by LiamT4 on 2014-09-12 19:41:43
Looks great.
Post 734914 by AcidicDavey on 2014-09-12 19:48:47
It's a lovely looking motor, seemed real good value on the eBay auction so if you paid anything near that I reckon you've got a bloody good buy :)
First thing to do is remove the rear window sticker lol
Post 734916 by Volvostorm on 2014-09-12 19:49:26
Seen this car on eBay, always a great looking example :)
Post 734920 by Biff on 2014-09-12 19:55:13
I'm really not liking the grill or headlights, far to modified looking & I'm dreading the day I get tugged for the windows. The headlights are coming off this weekend & the fly eyes are going, along with the eBay sticker on the rear window.
I plan on fitting a volvo badge on the grill as a temporary measure but mods are very limited until my wife go's back of maternity. I'm still studying the folder of receipts & rolling road printouts, I've really got the right one I feel. No warning lights & go's better than the last one although not as aggressive. 10 mph faster on the local bridge test & on par with a focus rs as I found out last night. :)
Best bit, it's not dropped below 30mpg. :)
Got my blanking plate to fit & currently carrying out my first mod. I'm in love with this car & it was an absolute bargain.
Sorry frankie. :)
Pedro Replika is the Swedish spelling. ;)
Post 734922 by AcidicDavey on 2014-09-12 20:00:20
[QUOTE=Biff;734920]Pedro Replika is the Swedish spelling. ;)[/QUOTE]
Don't know if serious... lol
I agree, the tinted headlights are ruining the look of the car. Personally I think an eggcrate grill and the crystal lights from a late C70 would be perfect for this car.
Post 734923 by Biff on 2014-09-12 20:01:03
[QUOTE=craigoodwood;734902]yehar, you must have the same phone as me :)[/QUOTE]
My phone is ok but the light was a bit odd, always is on the coast. I'll try get some decent ones once I've given her a love. I've called her Vilma as it's a Swedish girls name & I don't love boys, only brothers. ;)
Post 734924 by Biff on 2014-09-12 20:02:30
[QUOTE=AcidicDavey;734922]Don't know if serious... lol
I agree, the tinted headlights are ruining the look of the car. Personally I think an eggcrate grill and the crystal lights from a late C70 would be perfect for this car.[/QUOTE]
Hoping to get a grill on next payday, if I can find one that is!
The headlights will be a while away due to the cost of them. :(
Post 734925 by p fandango on 2014-09-12 20:03:34
[QUOTE=Biff;734920]Pedro Replika is the Swedish spelling. ;)[/QUOTE]
副本, thats the Chinese spelling :)
Post 734928 by claymore on 2014-09-12 20:07:02
I've got a standard grill here if you want it.
Post 734929 by AcidicDavey on 2014-09-12 20:07:52
[QUOTE=Biff;734924]Hoping to get a grill on next payday, if I can find one that is!
The headlights will be a while away due to the cost of them. :([/QUOTE]
You won't like this but I agreed a sale with someone on one I have today, if he doesn't pay for whatever reason I'll let you know.
Just noticed, doesn't look like it has a TRACS switch?
Post 734930 by LiamT4 on 2014-09-12 20:09:52
[QUOTE=AcidicDavey;734922]Personally I think an eggcrate grill and the crystal lights from a late C70 would be perfect for this car.[/QUOTE]
I agree.
They look good and are a big improvement in the dark.
Post 734932 by foammanmark on 2014-09-12 20:14:35
Great looking car you got there. Hope it goes well for you.
Post 734934 by Jamest5r on 2014-09-12 20:16:00
Very nice mate, as many know I'm not a fan of red but as above lose the lights and grill and I'll suppose it will do :)
Post 734935 by stribo on 2014-09-12 20:18:19
Sits nicely, what do you think of the ride though? If it's like my C70, and your wife is overdue, you can take her out in it to bring on labour.;)
Post 734957 by Biff on 2014-09-12 21:00:20
An egg crate is definitely on the agenda so if you could let me know should a sale fall through Dave that would be great! I had one fitted to the bullion & the difference is night & day.
Colin thanks very much for the offer but if I did have the standard grill I'd use it for the badge but not sure I want a standard chrome.
Jim I take that as a compliment mate! I know you will never see me in a green one as green cars are unlucky, both mine were an utter pain in the arse plus red is my colour, my teams colour (football) & I've owned more red cars than any other colour (11 out of 28).
As for my first mod, here it is...
Steve the ride is a tad bumpy & she's commented but not told me to sort it. It's wound right down but liveable! We will see what happens but I have a road in mind just incase...
Saying that whiplash is a bit harsh. Lol
Post 734962 by smithy on 2014-09-12 21:12:12
[QUOTE=LiamT4;734930]I agree.
They look good and are a big improvement in the dark.[/QUOTE]
Should never of sold that car Liam numpty lol.nice car biff
Post 734963 by jamesy12345 on 2014-09-12 21:13:40
like it
Post 734964 by LiamT4 on 2014-09-12 21:20:02
[QUOTE=smithy;734962]Should never of sold that car Liam numpty lol.nice car biff[/QUOTE]
Cheers mate :B_thumb:
Post 734965 by merc85 on 2014-09-12 21:23:29
Love the look of the car mate, egg crate grill would finish the front off nice :B_thumb:
Post 734971 by Doingitsideways on 2014-09-12 21:31:45
Looks like a lovely motor!
Definitely get rid of the air freshener though!!
Post 734988 by Biff on 2014-09-12 22:06:06
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;734971]Looks like a lovely motor!
Definitely get rid of the air freshener though!![/QUOTE]
I was waiting for someone to say something... U a red or blue then fella? ;)
Thanks for the comments guys, I'm over the moon, I had to put a tyre on this week but bar a cardboard template under the abs ecu to assist a loose connection & now we have no lights. Thanks Steve. ;)
Plans are a nice rip with stainless pipe, bumpers spoiler & mirrors painted & a wheel refurb in possibly a darker colour. Ideally I'd like an LPG conversion for when I'm in low & slow mode but honestly it handles the road well. Eventually some decent coilovers will replace the pro sports but I have a list of "wants" to make it mine.:)
Post 734992 by Volvostorm on 2014-09-12 22:15:50
[QUOTE=Biff;734920]I'm really not liking the grill or headlights, far to modified looking & I'm dreading the day I get tugged for the windows. The headlights are coming off this weekend & the fly eyes are going, along with the eBay sticker on the rear window.
I plan on fitting a volvo badge on the grill as a temporary measure but mods are very limited until my wife go's back of maternity. I'm still studying the folder of receipts & rolling road printouts, I've really got the right one I feel. No warning lights & go's better than the last one although not as aggressive. 10 mph faster on the local bridge test & on par with a focus rs as I found out last night. :)
Best bit, it's not dropped below 30mpg. :)
Got my blanking plate to fit & currently carrying out my first mod. I'm in love with this car & it was an absolute bargain.
Sorry frankie. :)
Pedro Replika is the Swedish spelling. ;)[/QUOTE]
You will only get a tug if you front windows are heavily tinted, the rest don't matter, you can paint them out solid, think about a van, they don't often have extra windows.
Shame about the headlights, I think they look great against the red
Post 734995 by Doingitsideways on 2014-09-12 22:21:30
[QUOTE=Biff;734988]I was waiting for someone to say something... U a red or blue then fella? ;)
[/QUOTE]
After last season, you probably don't wanna know...
I could resite a little song about Stevie-G falling over, but that would probably give the game away! ;)
There's a pun in there somewhere.
Anyway, looks like a nice project fella, and a good base to start from :)
Post 735000 by Biff on 2014-09-12 22:29:47
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;734995]After last season, you probably don't wanna know...
I could resite a little song about Stevie-G falling over, but that would probably give the game away! ;)
There's a pun in there somewhere.
Anyway, looks like a nice project fella, and a good base to start from :)[/QUOTE]
That's ok then, I have a soft spot for city after I worked with a load of you in Denton.
Cheers mate. I've got the bug again. Just glad it's a good base. :)
Post 735001 by Biff on 2014-09-12 22:35:03
[QUOTE=Pault5estate;734992]You will only get a tug if you front windows are heavily tinted, the rest don't matter, you can paint them out solid, think about a van, they don't often have extra windows.
Shame about the headlights, I think they look great against the red[/QUOTE]
They do but are very poor at night. I'd rather keep her straight & looking good. Lol
I'm not sure on the windows, they do pass a lot of light through but I can have them tinted legally if needs be.
We are thin on police around north wales so they tend to leave you alone if you don't rub it in with silly mods & license plates. I've not had a car with tinted windows for 10 years but I feel it suits this car & I actually like them as they're not quite limo.
Post 735006 by Biff on 2014-09-12 22:40:38
[QUOTE=AcidicDavey;734929]You won't like this but I agreed a sale with someone on one I have today, if he doesn't pay for whatever reason I'll let you know.
Just noticed, doesn't look like it has a TRACS switch?[/QUOTE]
No tracs switch fitted but I didn't think they all had it?
Post 735007 by jamesy12345 on 2014-09-12 22:44:08
[QUOTE=Biff;735006]No tracs switch fitted but I didn't think they all had it?[/QUOTE]
My 98 model year (M4.4 T5 auto) has got one....but my '99 phase 2 V70R didn't have one, that was an ME7
Post 735011 by Biff on 2014-09-12 22:55:47
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;735007]My 98 model year (M4.4 T5 auto) has got one....but my '99 phase 2 V70R didn't have one, that was an ME7[/QUOTE]
I'm not sure if it worked on my awd as the light was on due to the prop being removed.
This feels different but wouldn't be surprised if it had a paddle clutch. If it has I haven't got that far in the service history. Lol
Post 739494 by craigoodwood on 2014-10-04 19:17:33
the midwife wont let you put him it that i doubt biff ;)
Post 739570 by Biff on 2014-10-04 21:08:19
[QUOTE=craigoodwood;739494]the midwife wont let you put him it that i doubt biff ;)[/QUOTE]
No mate we've got a silver cross travel system.
This is for 9months+
It was on offer in demon Tweeks & with my discount I got it bloody cheap. :)
Post 739692 by Tomcat on 2014-10-04 22:50:11
Cars looking really nice biff, great to see one in a none standard colour.
Post 739696 by Biff on 2014-10-04 23:01:24
[QUOTE=Tomcat;739692]Cars looking really nice biff, great to see one in a none standard colour.[/QUOTE]
I think the R may of been available in the us in red, I've seen quite a few very similar cars. I've got a few things on the way from the states. :)
Still missing an egg crate grill.
Post 739709 by Tomcat on 2014-10-04 23:34:56
I will keep my eyes open for one for you.
Post 740147 by Wobbly Dave on 2014-10-06 12:40:26
I have the very same seat for our Erica (who's 2 y.o. now)
Post 740193 by martybelfastt5 on 2014-10-06 17:47:45
a red AWD R popped up in ebay here a year or so back was a thread or link up about it in here looked well
Post 740374 by Biff on 2014-10-07 07:05:02
So they did make them then?
I've never heard of them in this country.
I'm planning on swapping the comets for some non R wheels in the future. :)
Post 740491 by martybelfastt5 on 2014-10-07 18:33:43
well there was deffo the one on ebay
Post 755742 by Hound on 2015-01-12 21:09:29
Very smart Mr Biff. But those US indicators with the orange bits would look much better on a Saffy - for instance, a certain C70 in your locale, LOL. Same goes for the grille!
I jest of course. The Replika is looking great.
Post 755754 by Nealevo on 2015-01-12 21:45:50
Get some spacers for the rear wheels :)
Post 755757 by Saaamon on 2015-01-12 21:56:54
Looks great!
Post 755760 by t5 pete on 2015-01-12 22:03:48
Looks stunning
Post 755762 by stribo on 2015-01-12 22:08:05
Great looking car Biff, who needs an R anyway. ;)
Post 755765 by kmb on 2015-01-12 22:17:51
[QUOTE=martybelfastt5;740193]a red AWD R popped up in ebay here a year or so back was a thread or link up about it in here looked well[/QUOTE]
There is one on Ebay right now, V70R AWD 300bhp in red:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOLVO-V70-R-AWD-300bhp-MANUAL-7-Seater-2006-Full-History-HPI-Clear-Drive-away-/321633220919?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4ae2d57937
Post 755767 by Saaamon on 2015-01-12 22:26:24
[QUOTE=kmb;755765]There is one on Ebay right now, V70R AWD 300bhp in red:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOLVO-V70-R-AWD-300bhp-MANUAL-7-Seater-2006-Full-History-HPI-Clear-Drive-away-/321633220919?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4ae2d57937[/QUOTE]
Yeah i saw that the other day, not sure I'm feeling the colour on the last ones.
Post 755768 by Ettienne on 2015-01-12 22:33:58
I'd like to know how it was repaired after it's split liner.
Post 755776 by Biff on 2015-01-12 23:29:29
Thanks hound, the indicators & grill are staying, I much prefer the oe look! Lol
Neal once I get my new wheels we're getting "Phatter" all round with some hubicentric spacers. Lol
Still not seen anymore p1 v70r's in Europe but seen one in the US.
Thanks for the comments guys, hoping to build a stunner once we have 2 incomes paying the bills again.
I love this car so much. Lol
Post 755782 by AcidicDavey on 2015-01-12 23:54:03
It really is a lovely car Biff, when it was on eBay I was tempted to bid!
As it is at the moment it definitely needs some spacers on the rear, only very small on the front if not none at all.
If you do get those wheels you've mentioned they'll look the nuts on a red car, they'll naturally poke out a bit more if these are 7Js ;)
Will you be getting some crystal headlights when the time is right? They'd really finish the front end off.
Post 755885 by Biff on 2015-01-13 21:38:42
That's the plan Dave, front bumper & bonnet painted, crystal head lights & a splitter off another car I like.. Oh & rear mudflaps. Lol
I think these are 7j but as I said the other wheels have 225 tyres so I'm going for 10mm spacer on the front & 20 on the rear.
A few people bidded on it when it was on eBay. Can't help thinking if the ad was written better with more info it would of sold for more.
I've just insured it for £2300 agreed value but I won't sell it, i use the golf quite a lot as it gives me 100 miles to £10 worth of diesel.
I will take some under bonnet shots when I'm happy with under my bonnet. Lol
Post 756067 by Kingsford G on 2015-01-14 21:44:53
Looking nice mate!!!!!!
Post 756076 by Biff on 2015-01-14 22:52:22
[QUOTE=Kingsford G;756067]Looking nice mate!!!!!![/QUOTE]
Thanks mate hope all is good with you & family.
Post 770373 by Biff on 2015-04-26 22:17:24
So I've not updated this for a while (being a dad has kind of put the car on the back seat.
Good job I found a good one as I've not had to touch it over winter but come spring I had a few common faults. My front calipers were sticking & I had a boost leak.
I managed to bag my old orange calipers I rebuilt off the bullion I sold to Jamesy. Along with the oe discs I had done about 800 miles on too. I bought another set of ferrodo ds2500 pads after being recommended them on my original R. They perform excellent for my needs & great for fast road use.
My boost leak has baffled me for a while as after a smoke test we thought it was vac tree related. I've changed all the boost hose with a load of oe hose after doubting the samco I had on. I've had a replacement vac tree but still I was only peaking 14psi. Yesterday Claymore put a video on Facebook & it inspired me (plus today's meet) to go & fit my blanking plate as the re-circ was my last possible place to leak.
As I went for the awkward bolt you get from underneath I realised there was just a hole. After an hour of searching through my removed bolts off the bullion I found one & the car is back how it should with a nice peak of 18/19psi. It pulls really hard in every gear again now but I had the odd missfire on wot after a stretch of the legs today so think I may have to stick my bargain eBay genuine Volvo plugs in & invest in a dizzy cap & rotor arm.
Mods will be on the thin side until 2016 but I do have a few ideas. I have a set of roof rails to go on it when I pop to see del as he has some trims that could be modified to fit the me7 roof rails. I've bought myself a roof box to take the tribe to Weymouth next month for a week so I can attend the Swedish show. :)
I hope to get an LPG kit sometime this year & have it calibrated with the map then I will keep this car forever & get it how I want it.
I have never loved a car like I love the FakeR.
Oh & for the record I've spoken to a lad in Manchester who owns a genuine red R on a T plate. One of 5 he was told.
6 with my wannabe. ;)
Post 770425 by Tomcat on 2015-04-27 10:14:02
Cars a credit to you bud
Post 770426 by Doingitsideways on 2015-04-27 10:35:04
I saw the red R yesterday.
Thought it was you Biff!!
Post 770428 by c70geoff on 2015-04-27 10:42:39
Looking good biff
Post 770436 by Biff on 2015-04-27 13:22:02
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;770426]I saw the red R yesterday.
Thought it was you Biff!![/QUOTE]
No mate I was in the depths of Shropshire yesterday, where no one can hear you scream!
The R looks a nice car & been well looked after. Hope to see it at a meet sometime.
Post 770437 by Doingitsideways on 2015-04-27 13:32:18
[QUOTE=Biff;770436]No mate I was in the depths of Shropshire yesterday, where no one can hear you scream!
The R looks a nice car & been well looked after. Hope to see it at a meet sometime.[/QUOTE]
Only saw it as I flew past the other way, just quickly enough to notice that it was a red R.
Did look tidy though :)
Post 770506 by Biff on 2015-04-27 22:35:58
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;770437]Only saw it as I flew past the other way, just quickly enough to notice that it was a red R.
Did look tidy though :)[/QUOTE]
Being an awd it looks like mine on stilts. Lol
Post 770507 by AcidicDavey on 2015-04-27 23:02:12
I actually remember this Red 'R' mentioned being for sale years ago...
Linky...
I'm still not convinced they ever made Rs in bright Red though! :P
Post 770512 by Biff on 2015-04-27 23:44:45
That's the car, it's had a few owners, 2 since that ad so now on 9. As I said the lad has been told it's one of 5 but I've not seen any other pictures of a red R bar my twin who lives in California & another in Japan.
Mines lower than both though. Lol
He tried making a big deal about it but to me it's only a badge. ;)
I think you know where I'm coming from there being a non R owner Dave. Lol
Post 770513 by AcidicDavey on 2015-04-27 23:52:37
Exactly Biff, R is only a posh T5 anyway ;)
Mind, I am a bit sick of people asking if my car is an R or T5, even had an R owner ask me once if it was an R lol :P
Post 770515 by Biff on 2015-04-28 00:00:42
[QUOTE=AcidicDavey;770513]Exactly Biff, R is only a posh T5 anyway ;)
Mind, I am a bit sick of people asking if my car is an R or T5, even had an R owner ask me once if it was an R lol :P[/QUOTE]
I've been offered a swap for a local R. Lol
I won't be putting R badges on, the t5 badge is still on the boot lid as I'm scared to remove it. Lol faded red. Lol
The only R badge on my car is on my ipd boost gauge but that matches my clocks. Lol
Post 770614 by Kingsford G on 2015-04-28 22:33:03
Its the condition that counts not the badge mate and this car looks really nice.
Post 770617 by Biff on 2015-04-28 22:42:09
[QUOTE=Kingsford G;770614]Its the condition that counts not the badge mate and this car looks really nice.[/QUOTE]
Your right mate, my old R wasn't a patch on this. It's not mint but for 178k & nearly 17 years old she's looking alright to be fair.
It attracts the older generation asking me what year it is & what engine it is then I can pop on our local boy racer car park in town & get massive respect off the kids.
I'm just enjoying her at the mo & keeping her maintained but I have plans for the future.
Post 770722 by foammanmark on 2015-04-29 19:36:53
Biff, that is one beautiful car, and I was well impressed on Sunday.
Post 770765 by Biff on 2015-04-29 21:59:12
[QUOTE=foammanmark;770722]Biff, that is one beautiful car, and I was well impressed on Sunday.[/QUOTE]
Thanks Mark! Your c70 was tidy, so much so I've been weighing up a set of those wheels for mine. Lookforward to seeing your nautic next time.
Post 770775 by foammanmark on 2015-04-29 22:21:00
[QUOTE=Biff;770765]Thanks Mark! Your c70 was tidy, so much so I've been weighing up a set of those wheels for mine. Lookforward to seeing your nautic next time.[/QUOTE]
Cheers Biff, but she needs to be tidier. G has already come back to me about the bodywork etc., and now I have some thinking to do about how much I should spend on her.
Post 772038 by Biff on 2015-05-07 22:41:10
So had a pretty busy week on the car ready for our roadtrip this weekend. Will she have a polish & wax before the Swedish show on Sunday? I don't know but she needs it!
Tuesday I popped to see Del as he wanted the roof trims off my v70 for his 855 touring car rep. I've managed to get a set of "chunky" me7 roof bars. Originally I was going to chop up my trim to fit the rails but it seemed a waste as it's rare to see an estate without them.
For now I've got some old style rails & 855 trim but I'm aiming to source the me7 trim at some point. I managed to get some genuine roof bars off a fellow enthusiast & the roof box off hound. Think the family has enough storage space now....
Anyway, I've given her a fresh oil change & checked my plugs, a nice light biscuit colour so no signs of lean or rich burn. :)
I think me giving it a run to work & back a couple of times a week is doing her good, no more Mayo in my dipstick & all good with the glove test.
I may have a set of coilovers forsale soon as they are killing my favourite roads. :(
Post 772063 by p fandango on 2015-05-08 02:11:57
[QUOTE=AcidicDavey;770513]Mind, I am a bit sick of people asking if my car is an R or T5, even had an R owner ask me once if it was an R lol :P[/QUOTE]
many many years ago i entered BT (burgundy 854 T-5) into a VOC show'n'shine at one of there meets, at the time she was done as a T-5R replica & the judges said they didn't know they ever made them in that colour. They went a bit red when i said they didn't lol
