160mph Speedo

[Volvostorm]

I've notice some of the T5's have 160mph speedo's, while mine has a 150mph one :(

When did Volvo change them? and can I change mine to one? For no other reason that I want one! :wiggle:

I know I will have to change the whole clocks.

[AndysR]

Mine has a 160 mph speedo and thats a 1996 model year car although it's an R but doubt that means anything....

The best thing to do is see if the speed sensor that the speedo uses for its signal is the same on a car fitted with a 150 mph speedo when compared with a 160 mph speedo equipped car. If they are the same part number I think it is safe to say that the speedo clusters will be interchangeable. :)

[Volvostorm]

Anybody happen to know the p/number for the speed sensors?

[cameron]

If it helps Paul iirc Volvo changed them late 95.

So with yours being early 95 it only has the 150mph clocks,

Simple to change though ;)

Lee

[Volvostorm]

Cheers mate,

I'll have to find some now

[cameron]

Here you go :B_thumb:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLVO-850-ESTATE-CLOCKS-SPEEDO-DIALS-SPEEDOMETER_W0QQitemZ370155080688QQcmdZViewItemQQp tZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item37015 5080688&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1318

:D

[Storm-Troll]

My R has 160 too.... dont they all have them now??

[850twr]

my non-r t5 has 160 clocks. (1996)

[cameron]

My R has 160 too.... dont they all have them now??

IIRC they changed them over late 95 from 150 mph to 160 mph ;)

[850 2.5 10v]

I don't think you'll be needing 150 / 160 mph readings!!

Save yourself the hassle and leave it as is.

cheers

[cameron]

They also done a rarer 140mph clock set ;)

At least then you could say its been off the clock :D

[850twr]

They also done a rarer 140mph clock set ;)

At least then you could say its been off the clock :D

theres a number of vids on youtube of people getting it off the 160mph clock :D

also while we are on the topic of dials, anyone know of any white set available?

[Volvostorm]

I don't think you'll be needing 150 / 160 mph readings!!

Save yourself the hassle and leave it as is.

cheers

As I sad, I fancy putting them in because I can! :P

My 24v Sierra has 170mph clocks in it out of a Cosworth, there's no chance it will ever get that high, but it looks good.

I enjoy 'swapping' bits around, its a hobby, I've done it to all my cars.

No, I'm not ranting, just thought I'd explain abit more. :D

[lance]

The 160 mph is not quite enough on my V70 off road of course!

[thebadger]

also while we are on the topic of dials, anyone know of any white set available?

probably not relevant with regards to the discussion so far...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1998-2000-Volvo-S70-white-face-gauges-98-00_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em14QQhas hZitem120362827487QQitemZ120362827487QQptZMotorsQ5 fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

140mph? ftw!

[850 2.5 10v]

The 160 mph is not quite enough on my V70 off road of course!

No being funny here but are you serious??

160mph is one hell of target.

Would that mean that RT Russ's 510bhp monster would hit north of 175mph dependent on gearing?

I don't know about you but I would be bricking it at that speed in a Volvo estate...

Let me know more!!

Cheers

[cookie]

There are some that use GPS to show speed when speedo runs out of numbers on the autobahn's

[850twr]

No being funny here but are you serious??

160mph is one hell of target.

Would that mean that RT Russ's 510bhp monster would hit north of 175mph dependent on gearing?

I don't know about you but I would be bricking it at that speed in a Volvo estate...

Let me know more!!

Cheers

russ's t5 would hit that atleast, i expect he's upped his rev limiter aswell, so that will give even more top end. Even a stock t5 with enough road will do 160.

[siamblue]

On ex Police 70 series the clocks are all 154 mph is yours White by any chance?, in the States they are 140 mph versions not so rare over there lol,

[p fandango]

russ's t5 would hit that atleast, i expect he's upped his rev limiter aswell, so that will give even more top end. Even a stock t5 with enough road will do 160.
stock ecu's are limited to 155mph :shifty:

[thebadger]

Doubt that there's anything "stock" about Russ's car!

I think that at 155 on a hill..... 160 would be but a clutch push away!

I however do not condone such speeds under any circumbstances! :rolleyes:

Speed will always kill, regardless of the badge!

[Volvostorm]

I always thought, 'Its not speed that kills, but the sudden stop at the end!'

(Take in a light hearted way)

[cameron]

140mph Volvo T5 speedo V RARE ;)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLVO-850-T5-INSTRUMENT-CLUSTER-0-140_W0QQitemZ250365571499QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Car sParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item250365571499&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683%7C66%3A4%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1318

£23 all in, cant be bad :D

[p fandango]

140mph Volvo T5 speedo V RARE ;)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLVO-850-T5-INSTRUMENT-CLUSTER-0-140_W0QQitemZ250365571499QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Car sParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item250365571499&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683%7C66%3A4%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1318

£23 all in, cant be bad :D
i've just treated myself to the sellers other set, non-turbo gauges (hasn't got the boost gauge), 140mph speedo & 8,000rpm rev-counter (ours only goes to 7,000rpm) :partysmil

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=250367921922&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=015

[RT MECHANICS]

No being funny here but are you serious??

160mph is one hell of target.

Would that mean that RT Russ's 510bhp monster would hit north of 175mph dependent on gearing?

I don't know about you but I would be bricking it at that speed in a Volvo estate...

Let me know more!!

Cheers


Hi

My last power run was 591 hp time will tell what top speed it will do when its final hp is known i have worked out with a bit of help from a very regular top speed runner what the top speed will be but having the room to do it is another matter 175 will be an easy target i would like to think ;)

Russ

[RT MECHANICS]

stock ecu's are limited to 155mph :shifty:

:hilarious

Russ

[RT MECHANICS]

russ's t5 would hit that atleast, i expect he's upped his rev limiter aswell, so that will give even more top end. Even a stock t5 with enough road will do 160.

The new Rev limit will be 8000 ;)

Russ

[Jod T5]

I expect the change in clocks coincided in the change from gear box calculated speedo to ABS sensor driven....
There were also several types of Instrument panel, 150, 160 and those with the trip computor system....VDO is the most common..
Cheers
Jod

[Volvostorm]

I expect the change in clocks coincided in the change from gear box calculated speedo to ABS sensor driven....
There were also several types of Instrument panel, 150, 160 and those with the trip computor system....VDO is the most common..
Cheers
Jod

So, some had a cable, and some didn't?

[Jod T5]

So, some had a cable, and some didn't?

Hi Paul
All are electronic but the Phase 1 are run from the gearbox and the laters from the ABS wheel sensors...
Which is why a phase 2 gearbox is not compatable with a phase 1 car....
HTH
Cheers
Jod