Post 93855 by D5R on 2006-03-29 22:21:18
I dont do high mileage - I only use my car for long runs for fun - so efficiency isnt a key factor.
A RICA'd 163BHP to 185BHP (is this as far as it can go?). But still only has STC - 4C didnt come till 04 cars I think.
D5 RICA'd apparently makes it as good as a stock T5
The other day I kept up with as stock- but I suspect my STC was not as effective as the A4 05 2.0 Diesel's dynamic stability traction control.
They have the same torque on paper 320Nm
Shall I RICA my T5 - gonna have to have a go at the brakes again if I do.
Thing is - the other day - some bu**er blocked me in - in a parking lot - and I had to to a 45 degree turn - me classic V70 can do that - wouldnt have got away with it in a D5
Seen an embarassed D5 have to do a mini roundabout in 2 goes - I do it everyday in me classic!
I just aint convinced I am ready for the D5 that I can afford at the moment - so I think - maybe I shall prolong my enjoyment of the T5...
Post 93889 by Redbrick on 2006-03-29 23:09:34
You looking at this one by any chance?
http://www.formulacars.co.uk/vehicles/403.html
Worth speaking to Steve at Formula Cars about them. Certainly knows his stuff :)
Demand he removes those rancid spot lights- don't say I said though lol
Andy
PS they're Rica dealers as well :sinner:
Post 93904 by GuyD5 on 2006-03-29 23:37:31
Hey Andy ..... can't believe those spotlights .... rancid is a 'good' word for them :)
Post 93905 by BlackBeast on 2006-03-29 23:45:59
[QUOTE=D5R]I dont do high mileage - I only use my car for long runs for fun - so efficiency isnt a key factor.
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If you dont do many miles and use a car for fun, why oh why do you want a diesel??? And for that matter why buy a Volvo??? Go and buy yourself an early 90's TVR or the like.
Post 93946 by volvotuning on 2006-03-30 08:49:35
[QUOTE=D5R]
A RICA'd 163BHP to 185BHP (is this as far as it can go?). But still only has STC - 4C didnt come till 04 cars I think.
D5 RICA'd apparently makes it as good as a stock T5
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The 2004 D5 163 tunes to over 200 bhp and a minimum of 435 Nm torque. The sports tune goes to about 210-215 bhp and around 450-475 Nm of torque. From a rolling start, they will be faster tuned than a stock T5.
Adam.
Post 94166 by madness on 2006-03-30 22:31:55
that has 18's.
the turning circle will be about 100yards. :slap: