upgrades to the old bus

[walter leever]

And so what's been done to my ride in the mean time(maybe of interest for someone):beer:

1-New triangels(meyle):firedevil

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/DSC00130-1.jpg

2-New keyless system(to replace the "wonderfull"guard system):shhh:

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/DSC00139.jpg

3-New coolant hoses(silicone)peepo

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/DSC00137.jpg

And here is the view in the engine bay::bow_kneel

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/DSC00140.jpg

So what's next?

Been in contact with D2-Racing,and they're going to make coilovers for my car,now not available(but in the near future......):band:

Hope the volvo bunch likes it so far,walter

[kevin 850t]

Very nice and tidy :0)

[walter leever]

As said in a previous post,contacted D2-Racing and asked them if they could make coilovers for my car.

They send me a pic to show how it's going to look,enjoy::smileypul

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/5018-D2-Racing-Sports-Coilover-Set-.jpg

Also ordered a catch tank(D1-spec)should arrive soon::hail:

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/3519-D1-Spec-Oil-Catch-Tank-480CC-B.jpg

It seems like the grey one gets a bit of tlc.

[dooby]

Hi Walter,

suspension's looking very nice. Be interested to hear how the ride quality changes, I keep wondering if coilovers are a sensible option for me.

What are the Meyle triangles? I didn't understand. Is it another name for the wishbone arms?

Cheers, Pete

[JelT5]

All looks great Walter! Makes me feel quite ashamed that my engine bay doesn't look that tidy!
Nice mods on the way :)

[walter leever]

Hi Walter,

suspension's looking very nice. Be interested to hear how the ride quality changes, I keep wondering if coilovers are a sensible option for me.

What are the Meyle triangles? I didn't understand. Is it another name for the wishbone arms?

Cheers, Pete

Yes my friend that's what it is,but then the uprated versions with stronger bushes.

gr walter

[walter leever]

So there is a new development in the project(new addition),I ordered(while still waiting for the rest) a new frontbumper(VST):wave23d:

Should arrive in the next week or so,coming from Japan. :wtf:

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/VST_FFS8001.jpg

[Alan M]

There is an American company making coilovers in the same shape as those with the adjustable top plates also. A full kit come in at around £1200 the last time I looked when the pound was poor.

[v70torslanda]

OK. Maybe you explained this already but what are the 'triangles'? Cos they look like brake-disc-sized boxes to me. . .

[walter leever]

OK. Maybe you explained this already but what are the 'triangles'? Cos they look like brake-disc-sized boxes to me. . .

wishbones my lad.:viking:,but stronger ones(meyle)

[walter leever]

There is an American company making coilovers in the same shape as those with the adjustable top plates also. A full kit come in at around £1200 the last time I looked when the pound was poor.

Could be but these when they finaly arrive(send another e-mail to D2 today,btw)come in at 999 euros,so that's the same quality for a lot less,me think.:smile:

[volvokid]

So there is a new development in the project(new addition),I ordered(while still waiting for the rest) a new frontbumper(VST):wave23d:

Should arrive in the next week or so,coming from Japan. :wtf:

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/VST_FFS8001.jpg

thats the best bumper i have seen for the 850 looks almost what volvo should have put on the car from factory, I have seen a Gul with that bumper before and it looks the biz.

[walter leever]

thats the best bumper i have seen for the 850 looks almost what volvo should have put on the car from factory, I have seen a Gul with that bumper before and it looks the biz.

Thanks,matey.

We'll have to wait and see how it looks on the grey one:funkybana

[volvokid]

Thanks,matey.

We'll have to wait and see how it looks on the grey one:funkybana

you seem to have good taste when it comes to moding the old bus so i'm sure it will pay off for you.

[walter leever]

There was something small in the mail this morning,but not going to use these,to bright for my taste(ordered new tone'd down versions,white moose on a see through underground.)

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/DSC00141.jpg

[walter leever]

Well something bad happened today,just got an e-mail from D2-Racing in wich they said,they don't want to make the coilovers afterall :doh: since the market is too small(for designing a new set,since there wasn't one for the 850)according to them it isn't worth the husttle:mad111:
So now i'm looking for something else,any ideas anyone?:shifty:(i know KW does them,but want something else)

gr,walter

[Wombatbomb]

Gaz coilovers are available for the 850.

[walter leever]

Gaz coilovers are available for the 850.


Looked for them can't find any.

linky?:bounce:

[walter leever]

Well there's hope still,after my utter disapointement with D2(not going to make coilovers):hbomb:,i had a look around and contacted Don(Kalmar union)and yes he has fully adjustebles(GAZ):cool:

So i'm waiting on his return post and will order a set shortly:banana:

I did a little bit of tuning today(sticker dutch 850-forum:B_thumb:)

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/DSC00142.jpg

Btw look at me concentrating:rolleyes2

As for the Vst,i'm still waiting on it's arrival from Japan:o

[t5 pete]

It will look well nice do you happen to have a link to where you got the front bumper from.
pete

[walter leever]

It will look well nice do you happen to have a link to where you got the front bumper from.
pete

Yes my friend i have; www.europeantuning.com


Then look for exclusive parts,then 850 and there it is.:D

[walter leever]

Thought i'll do some "fine" tuning today

before:

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/DSC00040.jpg

after:

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/DSC00143.jpg

I think it looks a lot better with all whites

[jonno12]

walter just out of intrest are you using the stickers on the first page if not would you sell them ?

[walter leever]

walter just out of intrest are you using the stickers on the first page if not would you sell them ?

You've got a pm.

walter

[walter leever]

So i've been tinckering again(still waiting on the big parts,and you must have something to do;))

Ordered a new set of stickers(right ones:wavey:)and fitted them.

I've never seen these mooses:D

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/DSC00145.jpg

I like them.

[Wombatbomb]

Dave Barton charging moose (a la Lamborghini) I guess Walter?

[walter leever]

Dave Barton charging moose (a la Lamborghini) I guess Walter?

NO,no,no my friend a la Volvo:lol:

Btw,Tc show us yours:biggrin:

[walter leever]

Today i placed the order for the coilovers,what did i go for?

I contacted a german company,and placed(after some question&answering time:wink: )the order for a FK konigsport coilover set,costed me 840 euros(looks great quality:biggrin: )

Her's a picture of the sets they have(4),should arrive next week:thewave:

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/3419_21.jpg

So finally i get my set,and the car get's lowered:flying:

[Tomcat]

I'll nip out and take a photo tomorrow Walter, it's raining at the moment.

[walter leever]

I'll nip out and take a photo tomorrow Walter, it's raining at the moment.

So?I thought you englander were used to a bit of drizzle.:firedevil

[Tomcat]

So?I thought you englander were used to a bit of drizzle.:firedevil

I am, but I'm afraid my expensive digital camera isn't,lol.

[walter leever]

I am, but I'm afraid my expensive digital camera isn't,lol.

And did it stop raining yet?:mischievo

[walter leever]

Today i placed the order for the coilovers,what did i go for?

I contacted a german company,and placed(after some question&answering time:wink: )the order for a FK konigsport coilover set,costed me 840 euros(looks great quality:biggrin: )

Her's a picture of the sets they have(4),should arrive next week:thewave:

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/3419_21.jpg

So finally i get my set,and the car get's lowered:flying:

It's unbelieveble but true,at 9'o clock this morning it all went downhill.

Received an e-mail from HCP(germany),wich said "the item you've ordered is no longer availeble":doh:

I called them and said:"ok,but there's a small problem,i've allready paid it":mad111:
I will get a refund,if they can't provide me with something else.
btw it's not the quality(very good)but the management(when he asks a question,they don't receive an answer:wtf:

Why is it so hard to get the "old bus" lowered:rolleyes:

He will call back today,i'll wait and see what happens.

gr,walter

[walter leever]

So here's the update on the coilover saga:insane:
As promised the guys from HCP(germany)called me back late in the afternoon.
It seems they've been hard at work all day to find a replacement.:wiggle:
But since they don't stock/do KW and GAZ the choices reduce dramaticly for the volvo.Still they came up with a nice solution,it's still going to be FK(they've found another set at someone else's shop)but another set called Highsport(a wee bit cheaper at 799 euros,they will refund the 41 euros):D
Should be here at the end of next week.
I'm a happy lad(fingers crossed that all goes well)

gr,walter

[Tomcat]

Glad your getting sorted Walter.

[walter leever]

Oh and offcourse a picture of "the old bus" in full glory:cool:

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/DSC00080.jpg

[Tomcat]

Ok as the rain has finally abated (for now anyway), here's a pic for you Walter....

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/DSCF0529.jpg

[walter leever]

Ok as the rain has finally abated (for now anyway), here's a pic for you Walter....

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo199/volvo850t5r/DSCF0529.jpg

Nice my friend,nice:Handshake

[walter leever]

Today the postman rang twice:band:

First my oilcatch tank:

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/DSC00146.jpg

Then a bit later UPS:

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/DSC00147.jpg

So now it's waiting on the bumper.

walter

[walter leever]

Today was coilover day:bounce:

After a lot of hard work(sweat and some cursing)it's on,car is not to low,i think a 2 cm lower then before:pimp2:

But oh man it corners:firedevil

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/DSC00151.jpg

On to the next thing (catch tank)

gr,walter

[dooby]

Looking nice Walter, were there any out-of-the-ordinary fitting problems, or just the usual stubborn bolts etc.?

Cheers, Pete

[walter leever]

Looking nice Walter, were there any out-of-the-ordinary fitting problems, or just the usual stubborn bolts etc.?

Cheers, Pete

The biggest obstacle were the wheel nuts,an over enthusiast mechanic tightened them with 1000nm:yikes:

For the rest everything went ok.

gr,walter

[Rob S]

Looks stunning!

[walter leever]

Latest up-date guys:

The VST-bumper finally left Japan and is on it's way to the old continent.;)

He took his time my japanese friend:slap: (horse and cart?:snail:)

Ah well should arrive soon.:wavey:

gr,walter

[walter leever]

Got an e-mail,can pick it up next week(bumper that is);)

[Porcine_Aviator]

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/DSC00142.jpg


Here you'd better tell the driver not to reverse to hard, there's bloke standing behind his car with a camera.

He looks like a Walter to me :smileypul

[walter leever]

Hi peeps,today i went and collected(finally) the VST:funkybana

I've unpacked it a bit to take a quick pic,better ones will follow soon.:bud:

Sept. the 28 the car will go to the painter were all will be painted grey.
(front bumper(upper) and Vst,roof(has a tiny dent in it),backdoor(strip between window will be removed aswell,and back bumper(thanks to my dogs)

After that will instal bumper(and a pair of new foglights)and backbumper will get a rubber mat on it(V70)

Oh here's the pic:

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/DSC00171.jpg

It seems like the VST is a straight copy off the BTCC bumper:anmflower


cheers,walter

[RollingThunder]

Its looking really good Walter. You're an inspiration to us all - but maybe your bank manager disagrees ! :D

[walter leever]

Its looking really good Walter. You're an inspiration to us all - but maybe your bank manager disagrees ! :D

I haven't spoken to my bank manager in a while:dgrin:

Girlfriend doesn't mind though:banana:

[Redbrick]

Always loved the VST front bumper, as seen on the Swede Demon. Could never find anyone in the UK able to get me one. Too late now. lol

[walter leever]

Ok,my mateys,she's back,painted,fitted the vst,back bumper,removed the rear trim(strip between the glass and trunk,placed a rubber mat on the back bumper(xc,for the dogs) and looking lovely,if i may say so myself.:wiggle:

Will post some pics tomorrow.:smile:

gr,walter

[volvokid]

Ok,my mateys,she's back,painted,fitted the vst,back bumper,removed the rear trim(strip between the glass and trunk,placed a rubber mat on the back bumper(xc,for the dogs) and looking lovely,if i may say so myself.:wiggle:

Will post some pics tomorrow.:smile:

gr,walter

Hurry up!!!!!! cant wait

[abdul]

very nice

[walter leever]

OK here we go:

Backside;reprayed trunk,roof and rear bumper,put on an xc strip(bumper)and removed trim between glass and metal.:cool:

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/DSC00220.jpg

Side(not a good pic,will take new one)

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/DSC00216.jpg

And front,bit dark but you get the pic(also a new one will be taken:viking:)

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/DSC00221.jpg

gr,walter

very happy with the result:cool:

Here's the new one.

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/DSC00217.jpg

[colnotts]

that looks very very nice walter. evil looking from the front well done keep it up.

[walter leever]

Hi mateys went to a big show today in Utrecht(holland)it's called the VKB(in dutch:Volvo Klassieker Beurs)or in english Classic Volvo Show.:biggrin:

Look what i found on the official Site,you've guest it a pic of my pride and joy:wink:

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/IMG_2110-border.jpg

Someone said:"A real nice example":thewave:

gr,walter

[robbo]

what a great car. the detail is outstanding.:biggrin:

inspirational.

thanks,

chris

[Tomcat]

Loving the look of the rear tailgate with the strip under the window removed, mine needs to come out so I can re paint the tailgate, may just follow your example (if you don't mind that is).

[walter leever]

Loving the look of the rear tailgate with the strip under the window removed, mine needs to come out so I can re paint the tailgate, may just follow your example (if you don't mind that is).

Well i'll let it go by this time(lol) :Handshake

gr,walter

[Happygilmore78]

That looks mint mate - you really do take pride in it and it shows - love it!!

[walter leever]

So boys and gals :ukliam2: ,it was that time of year again,new tyres :rainfro:,

I went for a set of Falkens this time(FK452)and got them cheap,249 euros(2):ukliam2:

Also i noticed a whining noise when steering,and after a closer inspection it looked like the steering rack was leaking :B_offtopi ,and it was loosing power steering fluid.

A new one(reconditioned) was ordered in Germany(off all places) and came by courier(DPD) and all that for a nice price aswell 239 euros.:worship:

So next week "she's" going in for a new rack (not boobies):insane:, 2 new discs(V70,302mm) and a new MOT.

Gr,Walter

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/pix_9121471791259146166574170001.jpg

[walter leever]

So then the steering rack is in,new tyres are on,wheels realined and decided(before realining to drop the car another cm.:wiggle:

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/DSC00226.jpg

And just ordered a spoilerlip on the dutch forum,but it seems they're coming from here.:P

gr,walter

[volvokid]

Still one of the best 850 around walter, I like the L.E.D repeaters

[walter leever]

I thought i camouflage my 855.:smileypul

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/DSC00227.jpg

[JelT5]

I thought i camouflage my 855.:smileypul

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/DSC00227.jpg


lol I've just done that to mine too mate ;)

[walter leever]

Hello matey's,after some slippin and sliding yesterday,i put "her" wintershoes back on.:)

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/DSC00228.jpg

gr,walter,

Drives so much better.

[volvokid]

It even looks brilliant with its little winter booties on.

[volvokid]

Stupid question here but is there anything you can do with the back bumper? Looking at it side on it looks front heavy now it’s maybe just the picture.

[walter leever]

It even looks brilliant with its little winter booties on.

Little?those are the original volans(17"),but now that i taken a good long look,i must admit that they do look small(maybe because they're painted antracite):ukliam2:

[walter leever]

Stupid question here but is there anything you can do with the back bumper? Looking at it side on it looks front heavy now it’s maybe just the picture.

Don't know matey,there's not a lot you can get(bodystyling)for the 855,never seen a different backbumper.:confused:

Maybe an idea to make something myself.(design)

gr,walter

[volvokid]

Little?those are the original volans(17"),but now that i taken a good long look,i must admit that they do look small(maybe because they're painted antracite):ukliam2:

Yeah but 17" does look small for some reason on these things my 17" commets looked tiny.

[volvokid]

Don't know matey,there's not a lot you can get(bodystyling)for the 855,never seen a different backbumper.:confused:

Maybe an idea to make something myself.(design)

gr,walter

I did see one years ago the guy moulded 2 back bumpers together it did look good but not sure if i would have the balls to do it.

[volvokid]

Here's somthing a bit deeper I dont like it though it would look good if it was smoothed out down the sides
http://www.edozone.com/volvo/VOLVO_850_1993_97_wagon_kit.jpg

[walter leever]

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm,don't like it in silver(maybe better in a dark colour,and as you said smoothed out a bit.

Any pics of the 2 bumpers moulded together?:smileypul

[volvokid]

No I couldnt find it but here's a rear bumper I looked at a couple years ago
http://www.realcar.se/images/products/vov70501614.jpg

Its maybe a bit to rounded compared to your front one

[walter leever]

That's better,keep them coming,lol :wavey:

[volvokid]

That one is from www.realcar.se

[walter leever]

I like this one,now i'll have find someone who can make it.:smileypul


http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/556603298284kg.jpg

[Tomcat]

I know what you mean about the back end, that's partly the reason I'm getting shut of mine, I love the look of the front end but that back is bland and there's bugger all you can do with it. I was giving though to making some sort of rear bumper with a built in defuser but it's only a thought (at present anyway).

[volvokid]

[QUOTE=walter leever;276831]I like this one,now i'll have find someone who can make it.:smileypul

That one is definitely the best it has all the 850 lines

[walter leever]

I know what you mean about the back end, that's partly the reason I'm getting shut of mine, I love the look of the front end but that back is bland and there's bugger all you can do with it. I was giving though to making some sort of rear bumper with a built in defuser but it's only a thought (at present anyway).

Well matey if you can make me a backbumper like that,it will not just be a thought(i order one directly):bounce:

walter

[WOODY T5]

me to tc

[Tomcat]

Ok, if Walter is in and if I can get a good enough look at that pic then I don't see why I cant make some of those.

[walter leever]

Here's another one i like.:pimp2:

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/148624-1624724.jpg

[Tomcat]

Actualy, that first one you where interested in looks like it's just an add on piece that bolts/attaches to the bottom of the existing bumper, that would be a doddle to make.

[walter leever]

Ok, if Walter is in and if I can get a good enough look at that pic then I don't see why I cant make some of those.

It's the only one i have off it,sorry(hope you can do something with it.:hug:

But i'm deffo in.:bounce:

[Tomcat]

S'okay looking through my pics on the computer I already had that one, I've just blown it up for a better look.

[walter leever]

Actualy, that first one you where interested in looks like it's just an add on piece that bolts/attaches to the bottom of the existing bumper, that would be a doddle to make.

Well get cracking then,lol.

[Tomcat]

Lmao!, this does mean I have to go out (In the SNOW!) and start defacing my own car!......

[walter leever]

Last week there landed one stone too many on the windscreen,result a big crack.:worried:

So called a window replacer and just fitted it(189 euros):wink:

Don't mind the tape ,it's just in.:lol:

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/DSC00233.jpg

Walter

[Porcine_Aviator]

At least it was the windscreen and not the bonnet or the grill. A large dent in bonnet can be more costly.

By the way she's looking really good.

Now I'm off to sulk in a corner.

[walter leever]

At least it was the windscreen and not the bonnet or the grill. A large dent in bonnet can be more costly.

By the way she's looking really good.

Now I'm off to sulk in a corner.

Thanks matey.:D

[walter leever]

Hi mateys:)

What's been done.................well not a lot actually,only things replaced are the horns(sounded like a 2CV :mischievo)so bought new ones and relocated them(not in front of the radiator anymore :anmflower)

Don't know whether it's visible(a bit stormy here,blew me allmost out my pants)

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/DSC00238-1.jpg

The spoilerlip has arrived in holland,should get it next week(this will be fitted asap :biggrin:)

And we can start the rearskirtproject(if TC's got some time left :mischievo )

gr,walter

[walter leever]

Went to collect TC's handy work in Oosterhout(holland) today.:cool:

Only thing left to do is stick it on.:B_thumb:

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/DSC00239.jpg

walter

[walter leever]

Since this afternoon it was nice wheather,decided to go forward with the lip-project.:smileypul

So it's on,and i like it very much(only thing left to do is sort out some condens in one of the angel-eyes.:wtf: )

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/DSC00241.jpg

And a "full frontal"shot.

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/DSC00240.jpg

gr,walter

[volvokid]

love this car

[walter leever]

So boys and girls:ukliam2:

Downpayment made for the custom rearbumper (made by TC :rainfro:)

Went to a little meeting yesterday,and here "she" is.:funkybana

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/Lentebbq.jpg

gr,walter

And another:

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/lentbbq.jpg

[walter leever]

here are a few more pics of a meeting i went to today,hope you like.

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/meetingbrabant2.jpg
http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/meetingbrabant3.jpg
http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/meetingbrabant4.jpg
http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/meetingbrabant7.jpg
http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/meetingbrabant8.jpg
http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/meetingbrabant1.jpg
http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/meetingbrabant6.jpg


gr,walter

[walter leever]

So guys ,i'm back with some good news,last week i was told i'm now en emplyee of Omnichem(so got a steady job :wiggle:)

As for the "bus",there's not a lot going on at the moment(servicing,waiting for my custom bumper to get ready):smileypul

Still managed to sqeeze a small job in:
-replacing the boost gauge by a much better quality one(Raid hp)

here's how it is now.

measuring the volt(battery)
http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/DSC00245.jpg

and the boost(stationary)
http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/DSC00246.jpg
Next time "she" goes in(week or 2)will fit the catch tank.

[volvokid]

When you hoping to get your bumper Walter?

[walter leever]

When you hoping to get your bumper Walter?

Don't know,ask TC.............................lol:ready2go:

He is working on it right now(ther's a thread on here,custom rear bumpers(think it's on modifying and tuning)

[walter leever]

so nothing much to report on my car................well

Coming saturday "she" is going in for the ipd sway bars,looking forward to feel the difference(it's the last thing on my list,suspension wise):D

gr,walter

[walter leever]

So i'm back from Moergestel(holland,european tuning)
and must admit great upgrade,car goes like on rails:D

This is wat the men from europeantuning did to my car:

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/stabisetipd.jpg

And while the car was on the ramp,i said put this on aswell.:dgrin:

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/transmissionmountipd.jpg

So the suspension chapter is closed(completely done)

gr,walter

[Jamest5r]

Hi Walter i dont think there is much left for you to do,(apart from the rear bumper) that is about the most perfect car wish mine was in that condition, could you post a couple of pics of where your gauges are...it looks like they are on the corner of your dash but cant see properly, cant decide where to put mine. cheers

Edit Forget the pics bit mate just had another look and realised yours is a left hand drive!!!! thats why it look different lol

[walter leever]

Hi Walter i dont think there is much left for you to do,(apart from the rear bumper) that is about the most perfect car wish mine was in that condition, could you post a couple of pics of where your gauges are...it looks like they are on the corner of your dash but cant see properly, cant decide where to put mine. cheers

Edit Forget the pics bit mate just had another look and realised yours is a left hand drive!!!! thats why it look different lol

Sorry mate,we on the old continent drive left handers..............lol

But they're located on the A-style.

gr,walter

Ps,there's allways something more to do(this summer i will get a bigger intercooler and buy a bigger turbo aswell(18T)................more power,lol

[Jamest5r]

Sorry mate,we on the old continent drive left handers..............lol

But they're located on the A-style.

gr,walter

Ps,there's allways something more to do(this summer i will get a bigger intercooler and buy a bigger turbo aswell(18T)................more power,lol

Thats just what i have done lol, just got to get it rest up to your standard.

[walter leever]

So while i was there,believe it or not,there was another customer with an 855R in dark grey pearl.
He took the following picture for comparising(original vs mine)

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/spot2.jpg

and he took a pic of my forum sticker(dutch)

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/spot1.jpg

[Flatout Phil]

So i'm back from Moergestel(holland,european tuning)
and must admit great upgrade,car goes like on rails:D

This is wat the men from europeantuning did to my car:

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/stabisetipd.jpg

And while the car was on the ramp,i said put this on aswell.:dgrin:

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/transmissionmountipd.jpg

So the suspension chapter is closed(completely done)

gr,walter

My IPD bars work for me! Have fun.
Phil

[walter leever]

hello here we are again.:hug:

yesterday car went in for a cambelt change(and all the stuff that comes with it):firedevil

Also found out that the console that directs the electric windows and mirrors is broken.:shhh:(so ordered a new one)

and i detected some damage on my interior( seams loosing,etc.)
So tommorrow i'm buying an almost new(second hand T-5R interior,wich is going to replace mine.)

gr,walter

ps maybe only R driving with an T-5R interior,maybe.)

[meffs]

If you want to save postage from UK mate i'll be over there next week and can bring them back for you...mind you, you'l need to pick them up from wallonia! Having said this I may be tempted to fit them to mine! ;)
Well there's hope still,after my utter disapointement with D2(not going to make coilovers):hbomb:,i had a look around and contacted Don(Kalmar union)and yes he has fully adjustebles(GAZ):cool:

So i'm waiting on his return post and will order a set shortly:banana:

I did a little bit of tuning today(sticker dutch 850-forum:B_thumb:)

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/DSC00142.jpg

Btw look at me concentrating:rolleyes2

As for the Vst,i'm still waiting on it's arrival from Japan:o

[walter leever]

no need,got coilovers(FK)and btw they couldn't/wouldn't make them.:shhh:

but thanks any way.

[walter leever]

And as said went yesterday to colect the interior(T-5R) ,the seller was also a volvo addict,drove all sorts(700/900/200)and bought this one last year(dreamcar since long-time)and got it repainted.
here are some pics:
http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/apeldoorn1.jpg

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/apeldoorn3.jpg

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/apeldoorn2.jpg

gr,walter

[walter leever]

so mateys,today i fitted the new interior(T-5R)with some help:wavey:

so here(s how it looks now(must make some new piccies(clearer,was in a hurry)

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/DSC00260.jpg

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/DSC00261.jpg

now it's like a nearly near car on the inside(me like)
gr,walter

[walter leever]

First things first,better pics of my interior.(T-5R)

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/DSC00262.jpg

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/DSC00263.jpg

now you know what i mean when i said nearly new interior.:ukliam2:

walter

[walter leever]

And yes,it was that time again(newtyres):rolleyes2

This time i went for the GoodYears(F1 assymmetric)

Must say drives smooth(in comparising with the Falkens)

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/DSC00265.jpg

gr,walter

[Wobbly Dave]

Steering wheel is on the wrong side - WTF!! LOL

[walter leever]

Steering wheel is on the wrong side - WTF!! LOL

Yeah,i know(bought it like that,ah well we'll drive like this then,lol.:partysmil)

[walter leever]

So this afternoon,TNT came by with a crate.:partysmil
http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/DSC00270.jpg

After opening,i found the note from Tomcat Productions.:pirate:



And after getting it out.

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/DSC00272.jpg

gr,walter


ps,more to follow.

[walter leever]

Unpacked:

http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/DSC00280.jpg
http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/DSC00279.jpg
http://i325.photobucket.com/albums/k390/Walterleever/DSC00281.jpg

Saturday planned a trial fit and after a minor adjustment(pulling bar,detacheble),it will be painted.

gr,walter

[Tomcat]

Glad it arrived safely, the invoice was for customs, lol.

[walter leever]

So did a trial fit,and went nicely(no pics sorry):croc:

But needs some adjustments(towbar)so next week will post some pics.:partysmil

Only thing i did today was replaced the mirrorglass(was wobbling),fixed now.

gr,walter

[Jamest5r]

So did a trial fit,and went nicely(no pics sorry):croc:

But needs some adjustments(towbar)so next week will post some pics.:partysmil

Only thing i did today was replaced the mirrorglass(was wobbling),fixed now.

gr,walter


You can't put a towbar on that beautiful car mate, sorry but NO.

Edit..just seen in previous pics that maybe you have a detachable one, but still wrong lol.

[walter leever]

You can't put a towbar on that beautiful car mate, sorry but NO.

Edit..just seen in previous pics that maybe you have a detachable one, but still wrong lol.

Sorry mate,to disappoint you but i put it on when i bought the car(detacheble one):redface:

[Jamest5r]

I hope what your towing looks as good as the car, or is it to transport the mastiff's?, i have the same problem.

[walter leever]

Well that's why i bought the estate in the 1st place(dogs),but they're sittin in the back.:pirate:

So the towbar is for the occasional haul(allways handy when you got one.):funkybana

gr,walter

[Tomcat]

Where's the updates......we needs to knows what's going on....slacker!.