Post 745056 by Rnash2002 on 2014-10-28 11:16:06
So i managed to get another t5 and come back to the forum that i love and trust me seems to be the best run out of all the forums i have been on and i have been on a few of all different brands.
Well my last volvo was a p2 v70 t5 in silver and although i loved it to bits it just was not the same as the older ones that you can mess with the engine and not have your dash light up like a christmas tree lol.
Well i sold that one last year to then found out a few months later it had been used in a high profile robbery!! was a shock when i had the police knock at my door to tell me all about it.
After this i wanted another performance motor and decided to go over to the other side and bought my self a saab 9-3 turbo, i have always like to look of the saab's and if i honest i think they look better than most of the older volvos.
I think if i could have a mk1 saab 9-3 aero with the volvo t5 engine in it i would be a very happy man :)
So i bought the saab and all seemed well for a few weeks untill i started to mess with the turbo and stuff to find out the wastgate arm was stuck open and when i tryed to sort it out it broke the arm and nipple off the end, now not knowing there was 3 different turbos used on these models i asked on a well know saab forum, then only to be sent the wrong turbo then got ripped off when i sent it back and then for the forum mods/ admins to do nothing about it saying its down the the buyer and sellers on there ( thats why i said this forum is much better well head and shoulders above the rest).
Ok so this did not put my off them and decided to sell her on for parts and bought another, this time i put the aero bumpers and alloys on her and she looked pritty good.
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Well the love affair lasted about 2 months, i did get her remapped to about 220bhp but she just did not have the pull of the volvos so once again i decided to break her for parts and move on lol.
In between getting the volvo i bought my self a ldv convoy 400 for the dogs so that was them sorted.
So the v70, i was'nt really looking to buy one but this one came up on ebay from where i used to live and she looked well what with the r front bumper/alloys, so i messaged the chap and we agreed a price (cheap) for her, now she had about 2 weeks mot left and he said she might need a wheel bearing.
So set off on the train that took me a few hours and arrived at the chaps house and i was very impressed with the motor, yes shes got a few dents but most can be sorted.
Drove faultless all the way home but the temp gauge never got to half way and the engine light was on
Got home and sorted out the temp with just a new thermostat and the light never came back, replaced a tyre on the front and took it for its mot witch it passed with the tester saying it was the one of the best if not the best cars hes had in for the age and miles, so big result.
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I have been more than impressed with her and will be looking to up the power some what but not till next year and want to get back into the 1/4 mile forum action.
Post 745059 by Biff on 2014-10-28 11:36:39
Tidy that dude. Looks like a Teal R with the bumper & comets. Another Replika!!
I too left for another marque then spent 6 months looking for another.
Is it me7 or preme7?
Like the saabs, nearly bought a 95 myself but knew it was no T5 even if a lad I know owns a saab engined astra that hit 540bhp last weekend. Lol
Post 745060 by Rnash2002 on 2014-10-28 11:57:45
[QUOTE=Biff;745059]Tidy that dude. Looks like a Teal R with the bumper & comets. Another Replika!!
I too left for another marque then spent 6 months looking for another.
Is it me7 or preme7?
Like the saabs, nearly bought a 95 myself but knew it was no T5 even if a lad I know owns a saab engined astra that hit 540bhp last weekend. Lol[/QUOTE]
Its a pre me7, defo had the felling with the saab as nice as it was it was no T5 lol.
Post 745070 by stribo on 2014-10-28 13:10:57
Nice looking V70, look forward to seeing you on the strip next year.
Post 745113 by smithy on 2014-10-28 17:07:45
A man with sence pre me7 is always the way to go .nice motor by the way
Post 745162 by merc85 on 2014-10-28 19:05:46
Great looking car, Look even better lowered :)
Post 745202 by Jamest5r on 2014-10-28 20:24:30
Hello stranger :), been a long time mate, be great to see you on the strip again
Post 745221 by Rnash2002 on 2014-10-28 21:16:04
[QUOTE=merc85;745162]Great looking car, Look even better lowered :)[/QUOTE]
Defo on the list of things to do.
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;745202]Hello stranger :), been a long time mate, be great to see you on the strip again[/QUOTE]
Only been about 4 years in the making lol.
Post 745235 by t5 pete on 2014-10-28 21:36:38
That look lovely stunning motor Is it a manual
Post 745246 by martybelfastt5 on 2014-10-28 22:01:13
that is real nice lower and anthricite wheels it would be stunning!!
Post 745247 by Rnash2002 on 2014-10-28 22:02:06
[QUOTE=t5 pete;745235]That look lovely stunning motor Is it a manual[/QUOTE]
Yes Pete has to be a manual lol, it does look good and probably better in the pics but im happy with her and for the price i cant complain.
Post 745248 by Rnash2002 on 2014-10-28 22:03:09
[QUOTE=martybelfastt5;745246]that is real nice lower and anthricite wheels it would be stunning!![/QUOTE]
That was a plan or change the alloys lol not to sure yet, will also get a front lip spoiler also and tint the windows.
Post 745322 by jdavis on 2014-10-29 09:07:53
That looks really nice and a good combination, pre me7, manual, t5.
Post 761493 by Rnash2002 on 2015-03-01 14:20:52
Well as im keeping her now thought i would do a little update.
Managed to get her washed and polished before the rain today.
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She has a set of the cheap coil overs on now from the other volvo im breaking, also changed the grill, wheels and fitted a cone filter + a chav valve and blanking plate lol and removed the roof bars also swapped the ecu's and think its been mapped as throttle response is alot better.
Post 761547 by MaxTS on 2015-03-01 18:30:16
I so nearly bought this car,bet your glad I hadn't. Looks lovely though.
How do you find the coilovers?
Post 761577 by Rnash2002 on 2015-03-01 19:59:06
[QUOTE=MaxTS;761547]I so nearly bought this car,bet your glad I hadn't. Looks lovely though.
How do you find the coilovers?[/QUOTE]
Lol yep, its a little bouncy but handles really well for a cheap set, will stick with them for now until i can afford a better set.
Post 765270 by Rnash2002 on 2015-03-25 14:45:14
Bit of a update, fitted a different airbox and just finished fitting some 302's with new discs and pads, (thanks JT)
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Post 767223 by Rnash2002 on 2015-04-02 17:25:42
Just a small update, got new back discs and pads at the back so all 4 corners sorted now.
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Also got a cat back exhaust (thanks S70t5Chris)
Bit of a pain to fit but on now.
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Sticks up a little if im picky but will do for now lol.
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Just a rip kit to sort and then a map and think that will be it for this year.
Post 767347 by hillsidesteve on 2015-04-02 22:12:04
Looking good, really like this colour don't see many about. What exhaust is that, rather like the twin pipes :B_steerin
Post 767352 by stribo on 2015-04-02 22:22:49
[QUOTE=hillsidesteve;767347]Looking good, really like this colour don't see many about. What exhaust is that, rather like the twin pipes :B_steerin[/QUOTE]
Hello stranger, how are you keeping?
Post 767359 by Rnash2002 on 2015-04-02 22:39:57
[QUOTE=hillsidesteve;767347]Looking good, really like this colour don't see many about. What exhaust is that, rather like the twin pipes :B_steerin[/QUOTE]
Chris got it off Pete, think he had it made at cobra in Sheffield.
Post 767368 by hillsidesteve on 2015-04-02 22:57:11
[QUOTE=stribo;767352]Hello stranger, how are you keeping?[/QUOTE]
Very well thanks Steve, the v70 too. Up to 165k and still enjoying it but she is due some TLC soon as time allows,
Been away from the scene too long with a garage rebuild nice workshop/polishing bay now :wink:
You still got the C70?
Post 768040 by Rnash2002 on 2015-04-07 17:26:19
Just a few pics taken today after a good polish and wax, also fitted a top poly engine mount and had Shemtek work his magic on the ecu :)
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Post 768041 by Rnash2002 on 2015-04-07 17:27:00
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Post 768044 by hillsidesteve on 2015-04-07 17:47:27
Very nice, maybe Graham will change his mind and sell me his. :D