Post 783475 by twr on 2015-08-27 15:51:10
Had a trip to demon tweeks today to take a look at this baby. Aparently not been run since 1997 when the ecu was removed. I guess by twr so the map couldnt be cloaned.
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Post 783476 by p fandango on 2015-08-27 16:05:10
come on, we need more pictures than that
Post 783477 by Ettienne on 2015-08-27 16:31:58
Who owns it now? Does anybody know
Post 783479 by twr on 2015-08-27 16:44:04
No but apparently it did a few rounds in the emerican touring cars after the btcc then was stopped and its not done anything since.
Post 783488 by twr on 2015-08-27 18:16:41
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No pleasing some folk :B_thumb:
Post 783490 by AcidicDavey on 2015-08-27 18:22:00
Very cool.
I want that stance on mine lol
Post 783491 by Tomcat on 2015-08-27 18:24:41
[QUOTE=AcidicDavey;783490]Very cool.
I want that stance on mine lol[/QUOTE]
I think we all do,lol..
Nice photo's dude, think I seriously need to drive over and take some myself before I start on this front bumper.
Post 783492 by p fandango on 2015-08-27 18:31:57
[QUOTE=Tomcat;783491]think I seriously need to drive over and take some myself before I start on this front bumper.[/QUOTE]
You not done that yet, jez lol
Post 783493 by Dangerous Dave on 2015-08-27 18:32:32
Hmm, for some reason I like that centre exit exhaust....
Post 783551 by Biff on 2015-08-27 21:10:51
Jason Minshaw owns it.
He owns demon Tweeks.
Awesome car. I kiss it & lick it every time I pop in for a brew.
Post 783552 by Biff on 2015-08-27 21:12:16
I'll get some pictures under the bonnet, maybe underneath.
Braces everywhere.
Post 783558 by p fandango on 2015-08-27 21:31:54
[QUOTE=Biff;783552]I'll get some pictures under the bonnet, maybe underneath.
Braces everywhere.[/QUOTE]
i'm curious to which car it is, if you can get a the number off the TWR plate on the SIPS panel inside the drivers door
can see the plate in the bottom left corner
Post 783571 by Biff on 2015-08-27 22:04:45
Yeah shouldn't be a problem.
I'm sure it was a wtcc car but don't quote me on that.
He's owned it well over a year. He has an s40 touring car also apparently.
Post 783574 by p fandango on 2015-08-27 22:16:03
[QUOTE=Biff;783571]Yeah shouldn't be a problem.
I'm sure it was a wtcc car but don't quote me on that.
He's owned it well over a year. He has an s40 touring car also apparently.[/QUOTE]
actually, looking at the register i reckon its this one as they mention SportsPromotions which its got stickered on it http://www.supertouringregister.com/register/vehicle/17/
Post 783598 by T5G on 2015-08-27 23:59:58
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Jason M bought a set of TWR pistons from me last month for his BTCC S40. Nice chap - understandably kept it to himself what he was wanting them for until he arrived in the Demon Tweaks van! He had already commissioned 3 copies to be custom made in the USA - apparently the set I sold may have been the last unused set in existence - missed a trick there!
Post 783602 by Biff on 2015-08-28 06:32:54
Yes I thought as much, so he does own an s40.
Never known him have volvo's before, he's a Porsche man usually. Lol
He owns an awesome modified gt3 rs.
Post 783626 by Redbrick on 2015-08-28 13:10:18
Thanks for the photos and links. Nice to see the 'real thing'!
Some people get soooo upset when the originality of the supposed BTCC 855 that floats about various meets gets questioned!
Post 783633 by p fandango on 2015-08-28 14:17:18
[QUOTE=Redbrick;783626]Some people get soooo upset when the originality of the supposed BTCC 855 that floats about various meets gets questioned![/QUOTE]
did you go to Gaydon? lol
Post 783688 by Biff on 2015-08-28 21:17:14
[QUOTE=p fandango;783633]did you go to Gaydon? lol[/QUOTE]
Wasn't it a real touring car? Was it a promotion tool?
Post 783690 by AcidicDavey on 2015-08-28 21:19:36
Looks pretty real to me but then I have absolutely no idea what I'm on about :lol:
Volvo 850 BTCC Estate 1 by AcidicDavey, on Flickr
Post 783692 by Doingitsideways on 2015-08-28 21:39:19
[QUOTE=AcidicDavey;783690]Looks pretty real to me but then I have absolutely no idea what I'm on about :lol:
Volvo 850 BTCC Estate 1 by AcidicDavey, on Flickr[/QUOTE]
Makes sense.
How could Rydell and Lammers drive the car at the same time?!
Post 783696 by p fandango on 2015-08-28 21:52:12
[QUOTE=Biff;783688]Wasn't it a real touring car? Was it a promotion tool?[/QUOTE]
personally, i don't think it was even a promotional car. I think its just a road car that someone's made into a replica, it had even still got the sound deadening panels stuck to the inner rear quarter panels (that defo wouldn't of been on the real BTCC car)
the part that annoyed me is the fact that when the car first came to light everyone was convinced it was real as it was confirmed to be a genuine by the Volvo enthusiast club, which with a bit of digging you find out the club to be founded/run by the cars owner
Post 783714 by MoleT-5R on 2015-08-29 11:38:39
[QUOTE=p fandango;783696]personally, i don't think it was even a promotional car. I think its just a road car that someone's made into a replica, it had even still got the sound deadening panels stuck to the inner rear quarter panels (that defo wouldn't of been on the real BTCC car)
the part that annoyed me is the fact that when the car first came to light everyone was convinced it was real as it was confirmed to be a genuine by the Volvo enthusiast club, which with a bit of digging you find out the club to be founded/run by the cars owner[/QUOTE]
It didn't look that genuine to me, but the single bolt axles and wheels are a very realistic touch ....:)
Post 783835 by Biff on 2015-08-29 23:37:20
I've seen loads of promotion cars in the past. My dad has worked for Toyota for 25 years & these used to be regular things around the pr side of things. They were often road cars stickered up with no engines or boxes. Not sure on the sound deadening. When your 15 you don't really notice things like that.
The Tweeks 854 is the real deal. They may have an ecu for it & may be used next year.