my new 854 t5r

[martybelfastt5]

so some of you may have seen the preview pics i put up a while back so here she is in all her glory,,really cant describe how much i love this car just want to keep driving it,,got her home last night around 7pm to excited to take pics ect then so here she is>
1995 black 854 t5r manual ,,,111k full service history mostly main dealer
refurbed titans wrapped in goodyear eagles
new shocks springs and top mounts
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so finding few small issues withe car ,,bit of pulling under hard braking,,not happy with the height at the front of the car,also considering the 850R rear lip thats it for now but just so pleased i finnally got one,,this very car has slipped through my hand twice before

[hellraiser]

Congrats! :jaw: it looks mint!

[jez.w]

I like it, its a nice looking car. saloons are miles better looking too.

[Flatout Phil]

bit of pulling under hard braking,,not happy with the height at the front of the car,also considering the 850R rear lip thats it for now but just so pleased i finnally got one,,this very car has slipped through my hand twice before

Looking good. Pricey but what the heck. Check the wishbone bushes for that pulling under braking. Might be a good oppo to fit powerflex ones, stiffens the responsiveness up.

[Quazzimodo]

Good buy, that looks super clean

Looks pure evil in Black as well :mischievo

[leet5r]

very nice m8

[danny-R]

i agree, very nice.

look lee, it only has 150 on the clock like yours!

[martybelfastt5]

thanks all,Flatout thats my first thoughts on the braking issueif there genuine arms in there poly bushes it will be if their copies the i might have to go with myle ones,,lol so on the to do list will be
exhust>stainless jobie and sports cat when funds allow
302s +goodridge hoses
mte map
and still undecided about the 850R rear spoiler but they do look so much better
and lower it some still very floaty on the road happy with the back hieght tho,i lowerd my last t5 and was never happy with the back as it sat too high,tho it sat lower at the front,lol
and some braces>engine bay maybe boot and possibly the rear under brace not sure of the name,

[Jamest5r]

Looks very nice mate, once you get the bits sorted it will be a lovely motor, just shame it's not an estate lol

[danny-R]

:stupid:

[martybelfastt5]

lol saloon all the way for me,,,,

[Rnash2002]

Looks very clean,great buy.
Think you just need some smoked tints on the windows to set the black paint off.

[claymore]

I hope you dont crash it, but if you do, can i have first dibs on the near side doors.....lol,
Lovely looking car bud.

[Wombatbomb]

.... possibly the rear under brace not sure of the name,

Lower chassis brace, made by a company called Ultra Racing. UK supplier is Automac Ltd (http://www.automac.co.uk).

[martybelfastt5]

quick update so ive changed the repeaters for some clears,,also changed the wheel bolts to nice shiny ones,on the brake pull issue dosent need any bushes had them all checked so its a braking imbalance,due to bleeding ect also noticed the springs arent new,,my fault for assuming when im told she has a new suspension overhaul that includes springs,so with that im now on the hunt for some lowering jobs any help here would be great ect is there t5r lowering springs i know theres 850 lowering springs but surley the t5r sits lower than a t5?? suggestions please pics even betterof your 850s stance

lol claymore might have some good news soon trying to buy a black 850R saloon with boiled engine fingers crossed if happens il be in touch

[martybelfastt5]

so she now has fresh mot and tax,needed offside front arm done the two ,still feeling some play in the wheel when braking so going to change the track rod ends
put some carbon fibre on my bootlid,loved the look of the peril and kerrys t5r couldnt get the plate on so just used some sticky transfer of ebay and soapy water method to apply:thumbs_up: and my vpcuk decal on window
also went with pre black grill just to test the water also up in my local scrappy found a original grill with a gold emblem rather than silver,,unusual but havent decided fully on grill,,
my next mod will be lowering as the car is crying for this imo,,not sure which springs as i can buy>>APEX for 110 or eibach for 210?? both up to 40 drop
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[t5lover]

That looks lovely mate :)

[cherry1809]

Nice :)

[JelT5]

Nice car Martin :)

[gareth]

Nice motor Marty. Well wear.

BTW did you ever own SAZ 7265 855R ??

[martybelfastt5]

Nice motor Marty. Well wear.

BTW did you ever own SAZ 7265 855R ??
no chum is she red charcol seats ,,,auto??

[Al115]

If you enjoy driving it then the Eibachs are well worth the money IMHO... I've had 3 sets on different Volvos now (V70, 850, S40) and all good. If just for the looks then Apex drops as well as anyone else.

Looking nice mate.

[gareth]

no chum is she red charcol seats ,,,auto??

That's the one alright!

[martybelfastt5]

i know the car well freind of mine owned her,,,sold her to nads at volvosports> great car originaly owned by a doctor,,he sold her and hasnt forgave himself since,,he joined here not that long ago as he was back in the market for another MR X think his username so you own her now? wasnt sure wiether volvosports broke her r sold on ect

[leet5r]

i agree, very nice.

look lee, it only has 150 on the clock like yours!

mines got 150 in big then then the extra half so 155 lol , why is this , any help