V70r aka Darth Vadar

Post 792396 by Robbin Houses on 2015-12-01 21:27:13

Hi People I thought I'd start a Project thread, its not going to be the quickest project as between the new house, 3 year old and 1year old my money seems to disappear pretty quick!! So the car is always the last to get money spent on it 😭😭 I got my 98 Black V70r for a steal, I swapped my 07 fiesta Zetec s for it and havent looked back since. 154k on the clock and 4 owners from new! Ive had the car about a month now and its in desperate need of a proper clean and polish but due to the weather I havent had the time!! Here it is when I first got it back to my work. Ive got a list as long as my arm of bits to do.. Abs Tc fault-Looks like its already been resoldered Handbrake cables sticking Good clean, Polish & Clay Front pads & discs -Brake judder Auto gearbox oil change Ptc Clean Parcel Shelf Wheel refurb And the fun bits are... Bsr Air filter & Heat shield Cat back-looking at a custom one Coil overs- Not sure on brand yet New front lamps Silicone hoses Front grill- Not sure on mesh or egg crate type colour coding Thats just off the top of my head, im sure it will get bigger.. First things I done was debadge and dewiper the rear.. Tinted the front fogs yellow... Thought Id have a go at respraying the front grill and was pretty impressed with the outcome Also got myself some Prancing Moose badges and smoked side repeaters... had abit of trouble with the side repeaters as they were so corroded they stopped working after I had changed them. Cleaned up the bulb holder and couple of new wires and they are working fine now. I also fitted some chrome Indicator bulbs.V7pV70r I did remove the R badges as they were in poor condition so I'll get some new ones when I can find some Ordered some cheap silicone turbo hoses off the bay that Im pretty impressed with, £46 and they are not too bad... And thats it so far thanks for looking C&C welcome

Post 800324 by Robbin Houses on 2016-04-29 22:57:10

Hi all bit of an update... Noticed the exhaust from the centre back is on its last legs (not bad considering its the original) so just waiting for Don from Kalmar Union to get some ferritas instock. While i was waiting ordered myself a BSR Optiflow with heat shield and won myself a cheap double dine off ebay! The cheap silicone hoses still going strong, I want to get the Do88 Rip kit at some point so will obviously replace the cheap ones then. Has anyone got any experience with the Do88 kit? Had an attempt at making a Lego battery cover but have given up for now as the Intake pipe is in the way And finally gave it a wash, but now realised it could do with a good polish and clay as its looking abit tierd in person! Thanks C&C

Post 800326 by Doingitsideways on 2016-04-29 23:19:04

Love the Lego battery cover :)

Post 800329 by Ettienne on 2016-04-30 10:32:01

[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;800326]Love the Lego battery cover :)[/QUOTE] They look good, I saw a few at incarnation, best thing they come in lots of colours

Post 800867 by Robbin Houses on 2016-05-12 20:37:43

This week the R got a new cat back, after pestering Don for the last month about Ferrita exhausts he told me he had them in stock. So ordered it up and Don said he would ship overnight. Then about 3 hours later he delivers it to my work! Top Bloke and will deffo be ordering some more bits in the future from him! So 2 days in and I am over the moon with the ferrita already!! Excuse the dirty workshop / car Thanks for looking

Post 800872 by jamin on 2016-05-12 21:32:14

It looks well made, how easy was it to fit and how does it sound?

Post 800878 by Robbin Houses on 2016-05-13 07:37:08

I had the original system on so needed to cut it off, or you would have to swing the rear axle down. But pretty standard exhaust swap!! Bit louder then the standard exhaust at idle, but when you give it some beans it roars!!

Post 800880 by Biff on 2016-05-13 09:05:05

Looks cracking. You want to speak to Don about an mte map once you get a 3" dp. Totally transforms the car. I want another R badly. :(

Post 800883 by Robbin Houses on 2016-05-13 10:10:52

Wheres the best place to get 3" down pipe? Im impressed at how much response ive got from putting the new catback on...saying that the old one was blowing like hell!!

Post 800889 by Biff on 2016-05-13 11:14:26

[QUOTE=Robbin Houses;800883]Wheres the best place to get 3" down pipe? Im impressed at how much response ive got from putting the new catback on...saying that the old one was blowing like hell!![/QUOTE] Ferritta do one which is a lovely bit of kit as you will of seen with your cat back. a Guy called Graeme Welch used to make them on here (you might see a gwe dp advertised from time to time) but I've heard conflicting reviews on the fit of the dp. Don might be worth speaking to but I'm sure they were £600 last time I checked. I had exactly the same on my V70r, the exhaust was awful so I changed it for a Jetex Duplex which highlighted how rotten my original was, within weeks it blew my cat & dp to bits. Absolute nightmare job on an awd. Never again! Mine had 3" dp, sports cat 200 cel & the 2.5" system & with the map I managed 272bhp on white injectors which yours will already have. You don't say if its a manual or auto, if its man then you have an 18t turbo & should get a fair bit more power with a stage 2 map. Mine was a 16t which the t5's are fitted as standard (so are the auto R's). hope this helps.

Post 800893 by Robbin Houses on 2016-05-13 14:03:45

Yeah mines an auto, Don did say the DPs are £600 but was wondering if theres any other types available, do you know if theres a decat pipe available? Was thinking intercooler next but now might be swaying towards the DP. Also is there much benefit to get a dump valve instead of the standard recirc valve

Post 800894 by Biff on 2016-05-13 14:19:29

[QUOTE=Robbin Houses;800893]Yeah mines an auto, Don did say the DPs are £600 but was wondering if theres any other types available, do you know if theres a decat pipe available? Was thinking intercooler next but now might be swaying towards the DP. Also is there much benefit to get a dump valve instead of the standard recirc valve[/QUOTE] No mate you want to avoid dump valves, get yourself a re-circ blanking plate & a 10mm ratchet spanner with a pivoting head to fit the bugger. Its a bit awkward to get to but you will have glorious wastegate chatter. If you do want a dump valve for the pitissssh then you need a forge twin piston but I'd do the plate first & see what you think. They are about £15 off fleabay. You will need to go custom on the de-cat, I don't know of any off the shelf but again that should be cheap ( I've paid £60 for previous cars). Someone may correct me on that. The intercooler will be fine (if its not split) for up to 300bhp but you will probably need a manual conversion before then as the auto boxes aren't a fan of serious horses.

Post 800896 by Robbin Houses on 2016-05-13 15:39:59

Id like to hit the 300bhp mark so what would you suggest is the next bits to go for? DP and cat? Im abit of a newbie to volvos and this is my first turbo'd car

Post 800984 by Biff on 2016-05-16 12:24:02

[QUOTE=Robbin Houses;800896]Id like to hit the 300bhp mark so what would you suggest is the next bits to go for? DP and cat? Im abit of a newbie to volvos and this is my first turbo'd car[/QUOTE] Yes dp, decat & a map should get you nearer but for 300 you'll need a bigger turbo, injectors & the jedi force.

Post 801271 by Robbin Houses on 2016-05-23 22:16:51

This weeks purchases have arrived...going to try and fit them next week....

Post 801293 by Biff on 2016-05-24 10:12:53

[QUOTE=Robbin Houses;801271]This weeks purchases have arrived...going to try and fit them next week.... [/QUOTE] Use Volvo bump stops & strut tops & they will be fine. :)

Post 801426 by Robbin Houses on 2016-05-26 21:54:41

I read some where about leaving the rear spring adjuster out so you can get the back end lower? Trying to organise a day i can get it in at work to put them on!!

Post 801431 by Biff on 2016-05-27 09:00:37

Yeah mine had the adjuster left out. It wouldn't go much lower than this...

Post 801475 by Tomcat on 2016-05-28 17:08:23

Nice to see another V70 build thread.

Post 802175 by Robbin Houses on 2016-06-18 18:01:24

Am i being dumb??? Ive tried fitting these 2 diffrent ways and still no good, has anyone got any advice? Ive fitted them with the standard top mount-standard spring seat- coilover top hat Standard top mount- coilover top hat The first way wouldnt adjust the front and the 2nd way im just getting loud knocks but car lowers!, ive replaced both front ARBs so i knoe its not them! Any advice would be great as this is my daily drove and not too happy at the moment....

Post 802240 by Robbin Houses on 2016-06-19 21:02:45

After alot of shouting, swearing, throwing things the v70 is now finally lower!! No knocks or bangs and im fairly happy!! I wouldnt recommend pro sport coilovers to anyone and as soon as i can i will be buying something to replace them!!! Thanks to everyone who replied to the PMs just wish i had saved some more $$$$$ instead!! Here it is

Post 802241 by foammanmark on 2016-06-19 21:18:40

Looking good, and the front looks lower than mine but the rear looks standard,

Post 802242 by Robbin Houses on 2016-06-19 21:41:09

Yeah its not the best pic, but its deffo lower then standard!! Ill try get another depending on light!

Post 802243 by Robbin Houses on 2016-06-19 21:47:14

Here you go

Post 802244 by foammanmark on 2016-06-19 22:05:59

Looks about the same as mine which isn't lowered as far as I know.

Post 802245 by Robbin Houses on 2016-06-19 22:21:10

No yours must be mate, if you look at some of the pics earlier on you will see the back of mine was like a monster truck!

Post 802472 by Robbin Houses on 2016-06-25 14:01:16

So was on my way to Goodwood yesterday when i heard a hissing noise from under the bonnet...had a look and its just a loose jubilee clip, go to tighten it up and the hole top hose comes off in my hand!! The top hose inlet/outlet has come away from the rad!!! Any one know where i can get the oil pipe clips from? Mine are looking a bit worse for wear!!!

Post 802477 by Biff on 2016-06-25 17:40:19

[QUOTE=Robbin Houses;802472]So was on my way to Goodwood yesterday when i heard a hissing noise from under the bonnet...had a look and its just a loose jubilee clip, go to tighten it up and the hole top hose comes off in my hand!! The top hose inlet/outlet has come away from the rad!!! Any one know where i can get the oil pipe clips from? Mine are looking a bit worse for wear!!![/QUOTE] Volvo mate. Were about £33 when I got them. Cars looking well, I'd go for koni yellows & eibach pro on my next one. Great combo.