My 850 project

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Post 781987 by twr on 2015-08-16 19:55:30

Well it's time to do a build thread on her. I've owned this for a few years now, In between that I sold it to my mate who basiclly didn't treat her as she should so I managed to get her back. She is a low mileage girl (92k) and I bought her off a gent which had owned her from new. I even have the original bill of sale. I've done a lot to her of late. I've done the pcv ( thanks tomcat), had a full turbo back system with decat from bcs in haydock who I would highly recommend. Done the brakes all round inc.ferodo ds2500 pads. Changed all bushes for powerflex, rebuilt the steering rack (never again!!). I've done the turbo oil seals, changed the springs and fitted new wheels etc. ohh and I mustn't forget the r spoiler I bought off tc Tbh a lot but I am a perfectionist lol Sorry I don't have many pics at present as I lost them all off my bloody iPhone. Image Image Image I no they are a bit dirty the wheels, it was after I had had the tyres fitted I will get some more pics up soon

Post 781998 by twr on 2015-08-16 20:16:06

Image One of the bay, it's a bit cleaner now.

Post 782002 by Doingitsideways on 2015-08-16 20:32:05

Mmm... Not many about in white at all :) Looks lovely.

Post 782004 by twr on 2015-08-16 20:34:52

Thanks Mr.Sideways ;)

Post 782013 by foammanmark on 2015-08-16 20:47:37

Very nice and I look forward to seeing where she goes...

Post 782014 by foammanmark on 2015-08-16 20:49:04

Have you got a pic from the front end?

Post 782016 by twr on 2015-08-16 20:52:51

Image Only one I have at the mo

Post 782018 by foammanmark on 2015-08-16 20:59:08

She looks beautiful......

Post 782026 by twr on 2015-08-16 21:10:41

Cheers pal, means a lot

Post 782027 by foammanmark on 2015-08-16 21:12:23

[QUOTE=twr;782026]Cheers pal, means a lot[/QUOTE] So many 'new cars' in white nowadays, to see an older car in white is awesome imo.

Post 782030 by twr on 2015-08-16 21:16:45

Yea it is a great old skool colour. And it's not an ex plod which is good.

Post 782075 by jamesy12345 on 2015-08-16 23:14:44

Very nice fella. Any more jobs on it planned in the near future?

Post 782082 by WOODY T5 on 2015-08-16 23:45:37

Looks very nice that mate

Post 782109 by kmb on 2015-08-17 09:04:43

That looks really nice, not too over the top visually on the modifications and very clean :)

Post 782113 by twr on 2015-08-17 09:48:45

Thanks guys, future plans are rip and strut brace off Pete. After September it will be sorn as always till mid April and I am planning on pulling the engine and box out to upgrade the rods, fit a 19t turbo and get plenty more cleaning done including having the rear subframe powder coated.

Post 782115 by CAMO on 2015-08-17 09:59:18

Looks nice!!!

Post 782920 by twr on 2015-08-23 15:29:25

Well over the last few days ive put new top mounts on and put black edition powerflex bushes on new wishbones. Its made a huge difference, feels so much tighter.

Post 782923 by S70T5Chris on 2015-08-23 15:41:51

Looks very nice indeed does that mate!

Post 782930 by twr on 2015-08-23 16:19:29

Thanks chris

Post 783187 by twr on 2015-08-25 17:50:55

[ATTACH=CONFIG]29507[/ATTACH] Strut brace painted and fitted. Slowly getting there.

Post 783194 by S70T5Chris on 2015-08-25 18:16:19

Nice, I did think about painting the strut brace on my 850

Post 783391 by twr on 2015-08-26 20:30:55

[ATTACH=CONFIG]29515[/ATTACH] You probably cant tell from the picture, another full day cleaning the bay. Still along way to go but getting there slowly.

Post 783658 by twr on 2015-08-28 19:02:00

[ATTACH=CONFIG]29545[/ATTACH] A quick engine bay shot if anybodys interested.

Post 783934 by wiganer31 on 2015-08-30 18:06:14

I saw your car at three sisters today, new it looked familiar, remembered it was off here as I saw you drive off, car looks lovely

Post 783936 by twr on 2015-08-30 18:21:13

[QUOTE=wiganer31;783934]I saw your car at three sisters today, new it looked familiar, remembered it was off here as I saw you drive off, car looks lovely[/QUOTE] Cheers mate, where you in the volvo 340? Been drifting in my bmw hah

Post 783940 by wiganer31 on 2015-08-30 19:19:43

yea mate that was me, haha sweet was a good day, what's your bmw? where did you get your exhaust done btw?

Post 783942 by twr on 2015-08-30 19:32:54

Sent you a pm mate

Post 784229 by twr on 2015-09-01 18:36:26

https://www.dropbox.com/s/oh9slzw41v4e4ta/20150830_150358.jpg?dl=0

Post 784234 by twr on 2015-09-01 18:58:54

https://www.dropbox.com/s/u1fhxvzd0ssx4ah/IMG_20150828_170809.jpg?dl=0

Post 784982 by twr on 2015-09-07 18:30:32

Well she is now sorn. I will keep you updated with progress. The rear subframe is coming off for powdercoating and the complete floor pan is getting repainted in white stonechip.