Johnnytempest's 850.

[JT]

and what angle did you opt for in the end?

Will look miles better with the R spoiler and later lights ;)

those are 3 degree plates!
pedro wants 5 i dont see why he doesn't put both together and get 8!! lol

the R spoiler is for sams car, i'll have to fight him for it!! lol

[AndysR]

those are 3 degree plates!
pedro wants 5 i dont see why he doesn't put both together and get 8!! lol

the R spoiler is for sams car, i'll have to fight him for it!! lol

3 degrees! OMG that's made one hell of a difference, are you sure they were boxed correctly! lol

Fight fight fight fight... :)

[Jim S70R]

those are 3 degree plates!
pedro wants 5 i dont see why he doesn't put both together and get 8!! lol

the R spoiler is for sams car, i'll have to fight him for it!! lol

Do you have any problems with it rubbering on the arches?? I've got a website that do the 3 and 5 degree plates and I'm very tempted to go for 3 myself. Did you notice a difference?? Sorry for all the questions...

[JT]

3 degrees! OMG that's made one hell of a difference, are you sure they were boxed correctly! lol

Fight fight fight fight... :)

PMSL!!!!


Do you have any problems with it rubbering on the arches?? I've got a website that do the 3 and 5 degree plates and I'm very tempted to go for 3 myself. Did you notice a difference?? Sorry for all the questions...

I have no idea!! lol
I haven't run the car on them yet

not sure they would help tyre wear on a road car though???????

[Jim S70R]

PMSL!!!!



I have no idea!! lol
I haven't run the car on them yet

not sure they would help tyre wear on a road car though???????

Oh yeh my bad lol, remember you've only fitted them recently.....it's been a busy week for me at work lol, not bothered about tyre wear. However I'm really keen to get my old bus to handle well (some people think ive brought the wrong car for handling but i know they aint scared of a few tight bends once done and setup correctly) I'll be keen to know what they are like once she hanging around a track again :)

[JT]

Oh yeh my bad lol, remember you've only fitted them recently.....it's been a busy week for me at work lol, not bothered about tyre wear. However I'm really keen to get my old bus to handle well (some people think ive brought the wrong car for handling but i know they aint scared of a few tight bends once done and setup correctly) I'll be keen to know what they are like once she hanging around a track again :)

no probs. lol

we'll find out how good they are soon enough....:)

will be interesting to check the camber though, does seem a bit over 3!!?? lol

[Jim S70R]

no probs. lol

we'll find out how good they are soon enough....:)

will be interesting to check the camber though, does seem a bit over 3!!?? lol

I reckon that's alot more than 3 from the pics lol.

[JT]

Or I didn't fit them correctly?? Lol

[JT]

more pics from the bodyshop today...

from this :

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/04102011476.jpg

to this:

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/IMG_0038.jpg

thats more than good enough as it will get covered with vinyl anyway.

[p fandango]

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/IMG_0038.jpg
wow they did a good job of that, but where's your camber gone lol

[Volvostorm]

Pleased that its coming back into shape :)

[JT]

wow they did a good job of that, but where's your camber gone lol

I assume (because of the yellow ramps behind the car) its still on the jig,up in the air. that tyre should be tucked nicely under the arch.

[JT]

Pleased that its coming back into shape :)

thanks mate, shame we didn't get those photos of the 2 together before the crash, now she will have battle scars!!!

lol

still be good to see them side by side though
this one was good, but i have a feeling yours might be better:)

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/24072011386.jpg

[daza-b]

thanks mate, shame we didn't get those photos of the 2 together before the crash, now she will have battle scars!!!

lol

still be good to see them side by side though
this one was good, but i have a feeling yours might be better:)

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/24072011386.jpg

is there a roll cage in that 850? if so where was it made or bought from?

[daza-b]

thanks mate, shame we didn't get those photos of the 2 together before the crash, now she will have battle scars!!!

lol

still be good to see them side by side though
this one was good, but i have a feeling yours might be better:)

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/24072011386.jpg

the estate one by the way lol

[p fandango]

the estate one by the way lol
erm well yes it did, but it was made with plastic conduit tubing lol

[daza-b]

erm well yes it did, but it was made with plastic conduit tubing lol

plastic roll cage??????

[JT]

is there a roll cage in that 850? if so where was it made or bought from?

no the estate does not have a cage.
a quite ingenuis way of making it look like a cage though!:)

mine definately has a cage!
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/19022011265-1.jpg

[daza-b]

no the estate does not have a cage.
a quite ingenuis way of making it look like a cage though!:)

mine definately has a cage!
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/19022011265-1.jpg

where did you get the cage from? im going to be making a track v70 and looking for some sort of cage, main part is to protect me, so does not have to fit the whole car, thats why i was thinking maybe a 850/s70 cage modified a little to fit?

[JT]

my cage was designed and fitted by a company in Southampton called Raw Motorsport,
with a little help from TWR no less!!

I can find you a phone number, but I suspect they are a bit too far away for you?

[p fandango]

your cage is very similiar to Big Red's (the estate)

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/19022011265-1.jpg

http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/pedro-fandango/Volvo/BTCC/Interior/883.jpg

[JT]

quite close that!! :):):)

[daza-b]

my cage was designed and fitted by a company in Southampton called Raw Motorsport,
with a little help from TWR no less!!

I can find you a phone number, but I suspect they are a bit too far away for you?

may be a little to far, now that i have seen that it has been done im sure i will find someone who does or has done caging in the past :D

[daza-b]

your cage is very similiar to Big Red's (the estate)

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/19022011265-1.jpg

http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/pedro-fandango/Volvo/BTCC/Interior/883.jpg


i love the smiling face you can see in the reflection on the red one lol

[p fandango]

my cage was designed and fitted by a company in Southampton called Raw Motorsport,
with a little help from TWR no less!!
thats interesting, because the TWR BTCC cars have a totally different cage. Yet yours is almost the same as the one in the evaluation car which was done by a Swedish company (can't remember there name)

TWR BTCC car
http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/pedro-fandango/Volvo/BTCC/Interior/981.jpg

[Jim S70R]

your cage is very similiar to Big Red's (the estate)

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/19022011265-1.jpg

http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/pedro-fandango/Volvo/BTCC/Interior/883.jpg

Very nice indeed and very tempted myself lol

[JT]

maybe have a chat with Rydell, he is fitting his own cage!
I cant/won't speak for him, but i think hes a bit nearer to home for you.

[daza-b]

maybe have a chat with Rydell, he is fitting his own cage!
I cant/won't speak for him, but i think hes a bit nearer to home for you.

ill have a look around for him :D

[JT]

thats interesting, because the TWR BTCC cars have a totally different cage. Yet yours is almost the same as the one in the evaluation car which was done by a Swedish company (can't remember there name)

TWR BTCC car
http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/pedro-fandango/Volvo/BTCC/Interior/981.jpg

looks like they have used a thinner tube,so having to put more tubes in.
also I wanted to take passengers,so the front diagonal was a no no

[JT]

Very nice indeed and very tempted myself lol

and what are you up to that requires a full cage??? :) lol

[Jim S70R]

and what are you up to that requires a full cage??? :) lol

Driving to the shops....lol

[daza-b]

Driving to the shops....lol

hahahahahahaha

[Jim S70R]

looks like they have used a thinner tube,so having to put more tubes in.
also I wanted to take passengers,so the front diagonal was a no no

I know that it would cost the earth but how nice it be if you could get your hands on a set of those carbon door trims.

[p fandango]

also I wanted to take passengers,so the front diagonal was a no no
yeh thanks mate :)

[JT]

driving to the shops....lol

pmsl!

[p fandango]

I know that it would cost the earth but how nice it be if you could get your hands on a set of those carbon door trims.
its the rear bulkhead i love

http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/pedro-fandango/Volvo/BTCC/Interior/16.jpg

better pic of the door card for you
http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/pedro-fandango/Volvo/BTCC/Interior/978.jpg

[daza-b]

its the rear bulkhead i love

http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/pedro-fandango/Volvo/BTCC/Interior/16.jpg

better pic of the door card for you
http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/pedro-fandango/Volvo/BTCC/Interior/978.jpg

where did you get them made????!!! love em, want some, mrsssss................how much cash we got??!! lol :D

[JT]

yeh thanks mate :)

you'll get your turn, but you will have to go to Brands for it!! :)

[JT]

those carbon fibre door cards are show only...................surely???
btcc rubbing is harsh, they would get wrecked in qually, forget the race!!! lol

[AndysR]

http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/pedro-fandango/Volvo/BTCC/Interior/978.jpg

Ok! Who decided to fit a Ford interior door release.....

The sacrifices Volvo had to make for BTCC....

[p fandango]

you'll get your turn, but you will have to go to Brands for it!! :)
thats no problem, i'll be there ;)

[Jim S70R]

Ok! Who decided to fit a Ford interior door release.....

The sacrifices Volvo had to make for BTCC....

Trust you to notice that....

[JT]

ok,as promised,
heres the provisional calendar for 2012 for Project 8 racing.

· 24/25 March – Brands Hatch Indy

· 14/15 April – Silverstone GP

· 12/13 May – Silverstone National

· 30 June/1 July – Snetterton 300

· 21 July – Oulton Park

· 18/19 August – Brands Hatch GP

· 1/2 September – Cadwell Park

· 6/7 October – Donington Park

look forward to seeing some of you :)

[p fandango]

Donnington isn't that far, i'll see you in October lol

[Volvostorm]

I might be up for the Silverstone meets :)

[JT]

Donnington isn't that far, i'll see you in October lol

I exspect to see you long before then ..........mate! :) lol

[p fandango]

I expect to see you long before then ..........mate! :) lol
i'd forgot you've got my fuel pump/swirl pot to plumb in, you free next weeK? lol

[JT]

i'd forgot you've got my fuel pump/swirl pot to plumb in, you free next weeK? lol

when the F1 is on?? not a chance!! lol
week after?

[p fandango]

when the F1 is on?? not a chance!! lol
week after?
you don't need to watch that, Vettel will win (if he can keep all his wheels on lol). BT's not ready anyway yet mate, but i'll keep you to it ;)

PS have you ordered one?

[JT]

you don't need to watch that, Vettel will win (if he can keep all his wheels on lol). BT's not ready anyway yet mate, but i'll keep you to it ;)

PS have you ordered one?

I doooooooooo need to watch that! its my church! lol
Vettel just needs to pump his tyres up to stop them coming off the rims! pmsl

and "every little helps" as they say, to get that beast of yours up and running!

besides, be good to see her( not you) again! lol

whenever your ready mate....:)


PS, no i haven't!

[Wobbly Dave]

ok,as promised,
heres the provisional calendar for 2012 for Project 8 racing.

· 24/25 March – Brands Hatch Indy

· 14/15 April – Silverstone GP

· 12/13 May – Silverstone National

· 30 June/1 July – Snetterton 300

· 21 July – Oulton Park

· 18/19 August – Brands Hatch GP

· 1/2 September – Cadwell Park

· 6/7 October – Donington Park

look forward to seeing some of you :)
Fancy a shakedown at Cadwell Park at WD40?

[JT]

Fancy a shakedown at Cadwell Park at WD40?

tell me more!!!:)

[Wobbly Dave]

tell me more!!!:)
You'd be more than welcome to come. Looks like it is shaping up to a proper Volvo day

http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=38763&highlight=WD40

[JT]

oh yes, be great for me to get a taster for later in the year
and on such a special occasion....how could I possibly refuse!

as long as my cars in one piece,u understand? lol

[Wobbly Dave]

Sure thing - I thought you'd be practically ready by then - now you have more incentive!

[JT]

they seem to like it!!

:)

http://www.pbmwc.co.uk/P8RS/

[Jim S70R]

they seem to like it!!

:)

http://www.pbmwc.co.uk/P8RS/

That's a wicked shot of yours, deffenty one to keep for the desk top background.

[AndysR]

they seem to like it!!

:)

http://www.pbmwc.co.uk/P8RS/

But of course! It's rare for a car to create the sort of attention that the 850 did when Volvo started racing in the BTCC... Ask anyone who likes BTCC to name a racing car from the series and I bet the Volvo 850, Ford Sierra Cosworth and possibly Jaguar are mentioned before anything else past or present. So naturally you'd want the most noticeable on your front cover ;)

[p fandango]

they seem to like it!!

:)

http://www.pbmwc.co.uk/P8RS/
nice one it is a good pic, but i have a question! Was the pic photshop'd or were the Bimmers trying to lap you? :hidesbehi

http://www.pbmwc.co.uk/P8RS/images/BX8R1942_1.jpg

[JT]

nice one it is a good pic, but i have a question! Was the pic photshop'd or were the Bimmers trying to lap you? :hidesbehi

http://www.pbmwc.co.uk/P8RS/images/BX8R1942_1.jpg
Watch it!!! Lol

I was being hounded by them as my I/C had that
Massive crack in it, so I wasn't even making 1bar of boost and I didn't
Know the track!
Is that enough excuses?? Lol

[p fandango]

Watch it!!! Lol

I was being hounded by them as my I/C had that
Massive crack in it, so I wasn't even making 1bar of boost and I didn't
Know the track!
Is that enough excuses?? Lol
so the simple answer is "i was being lapped" lol

[JT]

If you say so??? Lol

[JT]

ok a quick update

during the year P8R dont score points,each event is in its own right.
but just for a laugh,points have been allocated.

I finished 25th out of 89 overall
and 8th in my class

I'm quite pleased with that,consideringI'm miles off the pace! lol

:wink:

[p fandango]

finishing in the top 10 of your class is impressive mate, hopefully next year you'll be able to battle higher up & in the top 5 :)

ps out of interest, where did the JCB finish in the overall standings? lol

[JT]

finishing in the top 10 of your class is impressive mate, hopefully next year you'll be able to battle higher up & in the top 5 :)

ps out of interest, where did the JCB finish in the overall standings? lol

u just cant help yourself, can you???:ready2go:

lol

[p fandango]

u just cant help yourself, can you???:ready2go:

lol
no :(

[Jamest5r]

u just cant help yourself, can you???:ready2go:

lol


He's coming to see me at the weekend im donating a sub-frame to him as he somehow got relived of his, you want me to give him a dig from you? :)

[JT]

He's coming to see me at the weekend im donating a sub-frame to him as he somehow got relived of his, you want me to give him a dig from you? :)

oh yes!

a remote slapping!! how cool is that!! lol



I wonder where his subframe went???:hidesbehi

[JT]

ok, done a couple of bits today
just to keep some of you happy!:wink:
from this:
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/untitled-1.jpg

to this: (not a great pic )
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/IMG_0056.jpg

and I also fitted the HiD lamps
from this:
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/IMG_0058.jpg

to this:
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/IMG_0061.jpg

and why fit HiDs to a race car, I hear you say???
The only time I will need lights on, is in the rain,so I thought why not.

JT

[claymore]

Looks a lot better with them lights

[Volvostorm]

Looks so much better with the later spec rear lights

[Jim S70R]

Yeah...... That looks miles better!!

Took you long enough :hidesbehi

[Tomcat]

You've brought it kicking and screaming into the 90's lol, looks loads better.

[p fandango]

oh yes!

a remote slapping!! how cool is that!! lol
you don't get the satisfaction of doing it then tho. Does look alot better with the newer rear lights

[JT]

you don't get the satisfaction of doing it then tho. Does look alot better with the newer rear lights

That must be a rare occasion, Pedro posted without
the usual sarcasm ?
Are you not well my friend? Lol

[p fandango]

That must be a rare occasion, Pedro posted without the usual sarcasm ?
Are you not well my friend? Lol
in my defence your honour, it was almost midnight so half asleep. Normal pi55 taking shall resume............................................ .................................................. .................................................. .......now

have you gone for super bright HID's to blind the Bimmers while your chasing them? lol

[JT]

Hopefully it will be the bm's but the m3s instead!!
Fingers crossed! :)

[p fandango]

Hopefully it will be the bm's but the m3s instead!!
Fingers crossed! :)
yeh, hopefully those 316's won't be much a problem with the new mods you've got going on ;)

[AndysR]

Looks miles better! Job well done :)

[LiamT4]

yeh, hopefully those 316's won't be much a problem with the new mods you've got going on ;)

:lol:

Seriously though, with what its having done i'm sure it'll be pretty quick when its finished.

[JT]

:lol:

Seriously though, with what its having done i'm sure it'll be pretty quick when its finished.

so it will be all my fault if i'm not near the front! :wallbash:

no pressure! lol

seriously, a win is out of the question,the best is a podium.
I'm just aiming to get amongst the class A cars.

I'm sure the car is good enough, its me I'm worried about!?! :o

[JT]

couple of bits turned up today

good exscuse to take a couple of pics and a better shot of the rear!

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/IMG_0071.jpg

and tie bar bushes and a replacment bulkhead bush after the other one was ripped off.

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/IMG_0073.jpg

[The Flying Moose]

Very nice indeed, loving the rear plate... how much is Justin paying you for advertising???

[JT]

Very nice indeed, loving the rear plate... how much is Justin paying you for advertising???

That 1 is on me! :)

having said that, there is a blank box next to my name in the programs.
maybe we could do something there?? :)

[Jamest5r]

So what you got left to do?? another from the black list up and running would be good :)

[JT]

So what you got left to do?? another from the black list up and running would be good :)

well,

decals and..............engine! lol
nothing major. :)

[Jamest5r]

well,

decals and..............engine! lol
nothing major. :)


Engine's......walk in the park mate had mine out and back in NINE times in the last 2yrs(just counted it up lol)

[JT]

Engine's......walk in the park mate had mine out and back in NINE times in the last 2yrs(just counted it up lol)

Nine times!!!!
that cat has run out of options! lol

glad to hear you got it going again,I will keep going till mine is running again too. trying to get the engine back before xmas,as I have some time off to get it fitted back in. but as you well know and as me and Sam have been discussing,putting it in is one thing, getting it started is another! :)

My aim is to get some track time in before the first race in March.
So, WD40 is one event I would like to attend, and a few track days at brands to check the times against my previous times there.

lots to do and until I get my horses back, I'm going nowhere....:(

[Jamest5r]

Yeah looking at it that way the bitch is on her last chance lol, in the garage tomorrow to try and sort out the last few niggles(massive blow from the exhaust mani), but yeah would like to be at WD's 40th more for the p1ss up the night before more than the racing(sorry following respectfully :)) as i dont want to break anything lol.

[JT]

pmsl!

racing(sorry following respectfully )


yea right!
joking aside, I will be right next to you on the track and in the pub!!
having my rods changed too, so will need to take it easy for a while.

I might turn up,just for the beer!
I'll borrow Sams car, he wont mind! lol

[JT]

Hi all

had some more bits arrive today



http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/IMG_0083.jpg
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/IMG_0086.jpg

and apparently Sam has been hard at work fitting them for me, because I dont know how to lift a spanner,cos I'm an english person!! lol


http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/IMG_0089.jpg


not sure the camera shows this clearly but its there, more camber! :)
certainly not as much as the rear anyway

front:
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/IMG_0091.jpg

rear:
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/30092011470.jpg

flywheel should have gone straight to mechanic, but came here instead? doh!
anyway, SAM will post that to him tomorrow.

JT

[p fandango]

flywheel should have gone straight to mechanic, but came here instead? doh!
anyway, SAM will post that to him tomorrow.
the lad's done well again, you'd be stuffed without him lol. If you'd of got Sam to order the flywheel i bet he'd of filled the order form & delivery address is correctly ;) lol

[JT]

the lad's done well again, you'd be stuffed without him lol. If you'd of got Sam to order the flywheel i bet he'd of filled the order form & delivery address is correctly ;) lol

well I hope he does paper work better than he does a 1/4 mile!!

:)

[Volvostorm]

Might have to get some of those adjustable top mounts for mine, even if I never go on a track, it will suit the look! ;)

[JT]

Might have to get some of those adjustable top mounts for mine, even if I never go on a track, it will suit the look! ;)

looking forward to trying them out
along with all the other modifcations :)

[Volvostorm]

looking forward to trying them out
along with all the other modifcations :)

I know that feeling well! :D

[JT]

nearly there mate,
wont be long for either of us

long before BT anyway!!:hidesbehi

:)

[Volvostorm]

nearly there mate,
wont be long for either of us

long before BT anyway!!:hidesbehi

:)


I'm keeping out of that one mate! There will be handbags at dawn otherwise! :P

[p fandango]

well I hope he does paper work better than he does a 1/4 mile!!
http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2011/4/11/131adb53-2470-48d7-8752-b469d13a4ee7.jpg

[JT]

http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2011/4/11/131adb53-2470-48d7-8752-b469d13a4ee7.jpg

I know,

he's cool with it:)




everyone here knows it wasnt his fault.

[p fandango]

i know, i was bored & just thought i'd try & make you feel guilty. Haven't seen Sam for a while, he's not defected back to the Corsa has he lol

[JT]

I think he would rather " push his volvo than drive a corsa" !! lol

[martybelfastt5]

looking good jt!!

[JT]

and the parts just keep on coming!! :)
is there anything I have missed? lol

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/IMG_0095.jpg

[p fandango]

Sam's got some work to do fitting everything hasn't he ;) lol

[JT]

well he has had a long time off!
'bout time he did something!!:)

we cant wait to get stuck in and get it going again!

[p fandango]

well he has had a long time off!
'bout time he did something!!:)

we cant wait to get stuck in and get it going again!
i'll have a go at taking the blanking bung out & get it & the lamba boss in the post to you as well the weekend (if i remember lol)

[JT]

i'll have a go at taking the blanking bung out & get it & the lamba boss in the post to you as well the weekend (if i remember lol)

that would be cool

the guy doing the engine work says he can weld it in for me:)

[Jamest5r]

and the parts just keep on coming!! :)
is there anything I have missed? lol
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/IMG_0095.jpg


Bolts for your rods? :) pm replied to mate lol.

[JT]

Bolts for your rods? :) pm replied to mate lol.

yea yea, they are not important anyway!! lol

seem to be struggling to find what I need, but a phone call tomorrow might sort that???????;)

[p fandango]

turbo to intercooler
http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/pedro-fandango/Volvo/mine/BT/info/RIP3.jpg

http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/pedro-fandango/Volvo/mine/BT/info/RIP4.jpg

intercooler to throttle body
http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/pedro-fandango/Volvo/mine/BT/info/RIP1.jpg

http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/pedro-fandango/Volvo/mine/BT/info/RIP2.jpg

air intake
http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/pedro-fandango/Volvo/mine/BT/info/intake1.jpg

http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/pedro-fandango/Volvo/mine/BT/info/intake2.jpg

MAF collar welded into intake, & scary idle control valve T-piece
http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/pedro-fandango/Volvo/mine/BT/info/intake3.jpg

[JT]

cheers mate!
clear as mud! pmsl

:)

[p fandango]

cheers mate!
clear as mud! pmsl
theirs even bloody exploded diagrams of each pipe so you can see how it goes, & still it makes no sense. I was going to explain it all but had a better thought, show the pics to Sam he'll understand it (& probably end up doing it anyway lol)

[JT]

leave it!!!!!!! lol

[p fandango]

leave it!!!!!!! lol
yep i give up, good night lol

[Volvostorm]

This look all very familiar! Oh, yeah, I know why, been doing the same today! :P

[p fandango]

This look all very familiar! Oh, yeah, I know why, been doing the same today! :P
don't suppose you fancy making another set do you, because Johnny hasn't a clue what he's doing lol

[JT]

Hi all,

Have taken delivery of all the silicone hoses and pipework needed,
some 302 brakes ( as AP dont seem interested ),

and then I was sent this :

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/conrods.jpg

just aswell I'm getting them changed!
I guess it didnt like the 365 lbs of torque!! lol

[LiamT4]

Whats happening with the APs then?

[JT]

Whats happening with the APs then?

your guess is as good as mine??

they said I would get them in september.........:(

[LiamT4]

your guess is as good as mine??

they said I would get them in september.........:(

Bloody hell, you'd think when spending that amount on car parts they'd want to give you good service.

[Volvostorm]

don't suppose you fancy making another set do you, because Johnny hasn't a clue what he's doing lol

I probably could, though all my stuff is designed for a Garrett ;)

[JT]

Bloody hell, you'd think when spending that amount on car parts they'd want to give you good service.

well you would like to think so........?????:cussing:

[Volvostorm]

My AP's took about 2 months to turn up, yours is really disgraceful!

[mitchyboy01]

JT just saw your pic of rods and remembered I was meant to send you that diagram. Will try and find it now.

[JT]

well as usual its good news, bad news! :(

these turned up today.........only ordered them in july!
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/IMG_0170.jpg
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/IMG_0171.jpg

and then I get phone call saying there is a problem with my forged rods!!!:cry:

one day, I might have some luck! lol

[Dan850r]

Very nice!

[p fandango]

threatening them at the Autosport show worked then lol. Whats up with the rods? you haven't thrown your old ones away have you lol

[JT]

threatening them at the Autosport show worked then lol. Whats up with the rods? you haven't thrown your old ones away have you lol

oh the autosport treatment really worked! lol

old rods are bent!

new ones sound like they are to big and I might have to have them lightened slighty....??

[p fandango]

old rods are bent!

new ones sound like they are to big and I might have to have them lightened slighty....??
atleast they still work lol. I'll get my grinder out lol

[JT]

I'll get my grinder out lol

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

:cuckoo:

lol

[p fandango]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

:cuckoo:

lol
it's alright, i've got a bench grinder as well now :sinner:

[JT]

it's alright, i've got a bench grinder as well now :sinner:

No Volvo will ever look the same again! :crazy:

[p fandango]

No Volvo will ever look the same again! :crazy:
i'm on the look out for a grinding disc for the mitre saw lol

[JT]

i'm on the look out for a grinding disc for the mitre saw lol

:jaw:

[Jamest5r]

What rods are they mate?

[AndysR]

Nice brakes :)

Shame about the rods :( Was the engine noisy at all.. any symptoms at all?

[Jamest5r]

Nice brakes :)

Shame about the rods :( Was the engine noisy at all.. any symptoms at all?

Think there catching in the actual build/test process on the bench.

[JT]

What rods are they mate?

supplied by Mitchyboy who has also sent some to mongo and his are fine.
Mitch is helping me out to try and work out what the differences are.top bloke.



Nice brakes :)

Shame about the rods :( Was the engine noisy at all.. any symptoms at all?

yea they look great! :)

never had any symptoms except Pedro said he thought the engine sounded flat during my second race at Oulton Park.the new rods have brought up a problem still on the bench.

[LiamT4]

Are you allowed APs in your race series?

[JT's Mechanic]

Are you allowed APs in your race series?

You can have any brakes you like so long as they fit under the original wheels I believe

[JT]

Are you allowed APs in your race series?

as long as they fit under a standard wheel, yes;)

[Volvostorm]

Odd isn't it, yours have grooves, and mine are drilled Yet, they were ordered about the same time

[LiamT4]

as long as they fit under a standard wheel, yes;)

Which standard 850 wheels are you using then?

[JT]

Odd isn't it, yours have grooves, and mine are drilled Yet, they were ordered about the same time

I'm told the grooved disc is stronger, which suits the use of my car.


Which standard 850 wheels are you using then?

The info I have suggest the titans are a 17" optional extra on the early t5. A bit of a loop hole, but it's a good 1! Lol

[AndysR]

I'm told the grooved disc is stronger, which suits the use of my car.



The info I have suggest the titans are a 17" optional extra on the early t5. A bit of a loop hole, but it's a good 1! Lol

That's also very true so a good choice of loop hole :)

[LiamT4]

I'm told the grooved disc is stronger, which suits the use of my car.



The info I have suggest the titans are a 17" optional extra on the early t5. A bit of a loop hole, but it's a good 1! Lol

I believe you. ;)

[BlackBeast]

Hopefully you aren't too hard on your brakes and you choose a soft pad compound as you will need to change the rotors in 1 millimeters time at a cost of over £200 each.

[JT]

Hopefully you aren't too hard on your brakes and you choose a soft pad compound as you will need to change the rotors in 1 millimeters time at a cost of over £200 each.

I do tend to drive a bit smoother than most, but having said that, if the car is good enough, I'll get carried away, as would anyone. :)

[JT]

After picking up the engine on thursday night and spending friday night, saturday and sunday working on it, this happened....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wHn_xcsTW4

See you at Cadwell :)

[smithson007]

Looking good mate.

[The Flying Moose]

Maximum respect to you Johnny!

Guess I best bring my helmet ;)

Now for the its alive dance... :funkybana

[mitchyboy01]

Good lad, how did you the fix problem in the end mate?

[p fandango]

nice one, well done Sam (& teaboy Johnny lol)

can't wait till you get it on the track & see what you think to the new mods

[JT]

Good lad, how did you the fix problem in the end mate?

Managed to have the rods machined, then weighed and balanced again!
Cheers for all your help! :B_thumb:

[mitchyboy01]

Managed to have the rods machined, then weighed and balanced again!
Cheers for all your help! :B_thumb:

No problem mate. Glad you got it sorted!

[Wobbly Dave]

Good work JT - sounds very meaty. Somewhat lower in tone to the standard. Can't wait to see you on the track!

[t5steve]

well done mate............sounds great...........all coming together now

[JT]

Good work JT - sounds very meaty. Somewhat lower in tone to the standard. Can't wait to see you on the track!

sounded a bit "tappy" to start with while we waited for all the pressures to come up, but well pleased.

you cant wait?? how do you think I feel? lol

be good to get it on the dyno too:)
remap it with the blues in and see if all the hard work was worth it??

Is there room at the hotel for me and the trailer???

[The Flying Moose]

sounded a bit "tappy" to start with while we waited for all the pressures to come up, but well pleased.

you cant wait?? how do you think I feel? lol

be good to get it on the dyno too:)
remap it with the blues in and see if all the hard work was worth it??

Is there room at the hotel for me and the trailer???

We can make room!

The Beaumont has more rooms available again, I just checked, two singles, a twin single and a double.

Ill close the road if neccessary?

[JT]

We can make room!

The Beaumont has more rooms available again, I just checked, two singles, a twin single and a double.

Ill close the road if neccessary?

lol!!

I see there is a room available, but I was more worried about space for the trailer???

[smithson007]

lol!!

I see there is a room available, but I was more worried about space for the trailer???

Can always make space mate. Just grab a few police cones on your travel's and well cone an area off. LOl

[Wobbly Dave]

lol!!

I see there is a room available, but I was more worried about space for the trailer???
The car park at the Beaumont was not massive. I'd ring ahead.

[Jamest5r]

Sorry Johnny only just caught up with this been having a couple of minor probs meself lol, great to see it off the Black List :)

We can just split the tralier/van and push it into a space no problem :)

[Rydell]

Sorry, coming back to this one late again! When are you at Cadwell?

Would be great to see it in full flight.

[smithson007]

Sorry, coming back to this one late again! When are you at Cadwell?

Would be great to see it in full flight.

It's this coming saturday mate.

[JT]

Another night in the garage...

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/IMG_0181.jpg

[JT]

Sorry Johnny only just caught up with this been having a couple of minor probs meself lol, great to see it off the Black List :)

We can just split the tralier/van and push it into a space no problem :)

nothing major I hope???????

having realised the beaumont is the wrong side of cadwell and parking is a bit restrictive, I have found another place with a massive car park.
shame cos I would have liked a beer with you, but we'll catch up on saturday:)

[Jamest5r]

nothing major I hope???????

having realised the beaumont is the wrong side of cadwell and parking is a bit restrictive, I have found another place with a massive car park.
shame cos I would have liked a beer with you, but we'll catch up on saturday:)


See my thread, lucky escape lol.

Me and Em aint driving sat so could come over for a beer :)

[Volvostorm]

Another night in the garage...

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/IMG_0181.jpg

They look good, can't wait till I get mine fitted :)

[Wobbly Dave]

Listen - not everyone is in the Beaumont Friday night - we can arrange a rendez-vous?

[smithson007]

See my thread, lucky escape lol.

Me and Em aint driving sat so could come over for a beer :)

Im only driving to get to cadwell on sat morn im not on track either. Me and frankie are stopping at the packhorse. Well all meet up somewhere.

[The Flying Moose]

Yep we can all meet up somewhere, if only the group had a Taxi **cough non-drinker** ;)

Johnny where abouts are you booked into? Ill try find a venue between all of the hotels?

[JT]

In here, hopefully :)

http://www.thegreenmanpub.ltd.uk/

Need to put something up on the WD40 thread or some may miss out:)

[JT]

the car wont start now!!!!!!!!!

James, can I borrow your lighter?????

[Jamest5r]

No, might need it myself lol, what's the symtons mate....had a bit of practice with non-starters in the last few months

[LiamT4]

Looks like we'll be having a volvo bonfire soon. lol

[JT]

No, might need it myself lol, what's the symtons mate....had a bit of practice with non-starters in the last few months

same as yours, she's turning over, but it seems theres no spark???????

[Volvostorm]

I've been banned from going anywhere nearly mine with anything flammable! I've not anywhere near trying to start it either! :P

[LiamT4]

I've been banned from going anywhere nearly mine with anything flammable! I've not anywhere near trying to start it either! :P

You'll be catching up with p fandango if it takes much longer! lol

[Jamest5r]

Crank or cam or coil then mate to start with, i have spares of all but couldnt you nick Sam's for a test.

[JT]

i'm thinking the cam..........
i was messing around in that area yesterday
other than that, not changed a thing since the weekend

[Jamest5r]

i'm thinking the cam..........
i was messing around in that area yesterday
other than that, not changed a thing since the weekend


What you been messing with lol, the cam sensor and "reader" have tiny tolerances as i found out to my cost.

[Volvostorm]

You'll be catching up with p fandango if it takes much longer! lol

I have plenty of grinders up the unit! :P

its only been 18 months.................................... so far!

[JT]

What you been messing with lol, the cam sensor and "reader" have tiny tolerances as i found out to my cost.

if I right, the cam sensor is below the top engine mount????

we fired her up without any jubilee clips on the air system,so last night i just went back in and put the clips on, but i did mess with some plugs...:worried:

[LiamT4]

I have plenty of grinders up the unit! :P

its only been 18 months.................................... so far!

Not long then, the pyramids were built in less time than its taken to do BT ( they were both started at the same time too!).

[The Flying Moose]

if I right, the cam sensor is below the top engine mount????

we fired her up without any jubilee clips on the air system,so last night i just went back in and put the clips on, but i did mess with some plugs...:worried:

Thats correct, there are only three conntectors in this area too, the cam which is white if I remember corrrectly, the crank sensor and the PTC Sensor.

Assuming you havnt phyiscally removed the cam sensor then there should be no reason for it to be the case, with James it was the little black reader that had a nip out of it but thats internal behind the sensor itself.

[LiamT4]

Thats correct, there are only three conntectors in this area too, the cam which is white if I remember corrrectly, the crank sensor and the PTC Sensor.

Assuming you havnt phyiscally removed the cam sensor then there should be no reason for it to be the case, with James it was the little black reader that had a nip out of it but thats internal behind the sensor itself.

Just volvos aint it, they're unreliable cars. :wink:

[Jamest5r]

if I right, the cam sensor is below the top engine mount????

we fired her up without any jubilee clips on the air system,so last night i just went back in and put the clips on, but i did mess with some plugs...:worried:

Yep your right thats the cam, also the connectors/plugs are fragile too lol, get a mutli meter on and check you have a signal on the loom side, check this 1st as if its failed no matter how many sensors you try they wont work!!.

[JT]

panic over!!!!! :):):):):):):):):):)

curiousity got the better of me and I had to back to the garage.
I checked all the plugs and leads and found the plug to the sensor over the flywheel was loose. it was in, but loose. a cable tie will sort that.

thank **** for that!

cheers guys

James, u can keep your lighter for now, but have it on hand at the weekend!! lol

[Jamest5r]

Sorted, im off a beer then :)

[JT]

TFM, will you have your laptop with TT software on hand at the weekend????

[p fandango]

panic over!!!!! :):):):):):):):):):)

curiousity got the better of me and I had to back to the garage.
I checked all the plugs and leads and found the plug to the sensor over the flywheel was loose. it was in, but loose. a cable tie will sort that.

thank **** for that!

cheers guys

James, u can keep your lighter for now, but have it on hand at the weekend!! lol
LEAVE IT ALONE, if you don't know what your doing get Sam to do it ;)

[The Flying Moose]

TFM, will you have your laptop with TT software on hand at the weekend????

Yes can do mate. Are you thinking of a little light fettling prior to the track?

[JT]

Yes can do mate. Are you thinking of a little light fettling prior to the track?

maybe............:wink:

to be honest, I have been told to keep it under 4000 revs and 1 bar boost to help run it back in.so I may need the rev limter adjusting for a start! lol

and maybe after lunch,towards the end of the day, maybe we can wind it up a bit.:B_steerin

[The Flying Moose]

maybe............:wink:

to be honest, I have been told to keep it under 4000 revs and 1 bar boost to help run it back in.so I may need the rev limter adjusting for a start! lol

and maybe after lunch,towards the end of the day, maybe we can wind it up a bit.:B_steerin

Just make sure you have a copy of your current map to hand on a USB stick, CD or e-mail it to me. Otherwise we wont have your map to adapt only maps I have for my car.

Im assuming you have altered your old supatune map for the new hardware etc?

Either way I have tweaked the map I got from you so will need a copy to adjust your's as you cant download them off the ECU.

[p fandango]

Just make sure you have a copy of your current map to hand on a USB stick, CD or e-mail it to me. Otherwise we wont have your map to adapt only maps I have for my car
it'll read it from the car won't it?

is the TT software not paired to an ECU?

[JT]

is the TT software not paired to an ECU?

What makes u say that??

[p fandango]

What makes u say that??
just thought they were, i've got Adam's number so i'll give him a ring if i get 5minutes

[The Flying Moose]

it'll read it from the car won't it?

is the TT software not paired to an ECU?

To the best of my knowledge and having "fiddled" with the TT you can adjust the map live on the car but the TT would need to know which map your using.

Its certainly not paired in any way to the ECU.

By all means check with Adam but to be on the safe side probably best to have a copy, if nothing else to revert back to?

[JT]

I'll try and get it mailed to you again, just in case :)

[JT]

ok i wont bother with that now! :(

but the car is being stubborn again!! it wont start????
what is going on???

1 minute it will, the next.......dead

james, we need to have a serious chat about your lighter! lol

[JT]

now she runs agains???

as quick as that!!

????????????????????????

[JT]

oh no.......shes dead again!!:(

[Wobbly Dave]

JT - what are you doing to that poor thing ;)

[JT]

JT - what are you doing to that poor thing ;)

Its more like 'whats she doing to me?' lol

:cry:

[JT]

ok, I think I have got to the bottom of it..........?
too much fuel going in.

pull the fuse to the fuel pump, turn it over, then put the fuse back in and it starts.
very weird, but it works

:)

[Jamest5r]

ok, I think I have got to the bottom of it..........?
too much fuel going in.

pull the fuse to the fuel pump, turn it over, then put the fuse back in and it starts.
very weird, but it works

:)

Too much time in the garage with beer......how the bloody hell did you work that out lol.

[JT]

Too much time in the garage with beer......how the bloody hell did you work that out lol.

Tried everything and that's the answer! Lol
Might be the TT or could be another problem

[JT]

well another miserable day with the volvo............

started it up at 6:30 this morning,first time, then drove it onto the trailer.( sorry neighbours ) lol

then drove to brands for a trackday/running in.
arrived at brands to this:
http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/IMG_0185.jpg

needless to say at 10:30,we were told to go home. :(

just aswell,because the car wont start for love nor money!!!!!!!!! :(
quite handy was the trailer I hired had a winch on it! lol

did take a pic of said non starting car,with all the damage repaired and vinyls back on
but that was about it, :(

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/IMG_0187.jpg

[smithson007]

Car's looking good mate. Shame you never got a chance to get it out on track. At least the 2 weeks before Cadwell will give you a chance to get the starting problem sorted.

[p fandango]

i assume the full refund or another track opinion still counts as you didn't make it out onto track?

bloody iCar, now whats it doing

[JT]

i assume the full refund or another track opinion still counts as you didn't make it out onto track?

bloody iCar, now whats it doing

yea, get a credit for another day. thats 2 they owe me!! lol

i dont know, we r looking at the flywheel again

[JT]

wow! what a week!!!
A faulty tcd sensor and a break in the wiring causing all the problems! :(

ok, finally after Cadwell was cancelled,then we got told to go home from Brands on Saturday at 10:30, the car not starting,amonst other things, I finally got some laps in!!!

new rods,rings and bearings meaning a slow start,but it went well.
0.8 bar of boost and 4000 rpm,not very exciting, but just felt great to get back in the car after 6 months.

and a big thanks to Adam (turbo tuner) for his help over the last few days,top man! :)
and of course to Sam for all his help, been a loooong week!

http://youtu.be/EYfVsh05EnY

[p fandango]

nice one, your camera is the same one that i've got. Did you get your short-shift fitted?

[JT]

nice one, your camera is the same one that i've got. Did you get your short-shift fitted?

no, not yet.
also forgot to put the strut brace back on too!! :slap:

[p fandango]

no, not yet.
also forgot to put the strut brace back on too!! :slap:
Sam,

http://landerassociates.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/pc425-youre-fired-alan-sugar.jpg

[JT]

after problem after problem I managed a 15 minute run yesterday.
once we turned the boost up, it was popping pipes off quicker than I could fit them back on! lol

I spent yesterday at Brands for the MSVR media day and spent best part of it either having pictures taken or putting boost pipes back on!
There is a small pic already up on the MSVR website:

http://www.msvracing.co.uk/

Boost was coming in really late,4500 rpm????
but when it came in,OMG!!!! :)
The car shot me into Paddock hill bend at a proper rate of knots,ended up all crossed up,but managed to keep it out of the kitty litter. lol
Then with just a few laps left of the run, I lost gear selection, thankfully on the upshift along the back straight,no real dramas,just a surclip come off.


The car has got some real promise now, just need to iron out a few issues, get it mapped, etc and I think I can start to move up the grid. :)

and I found a small clip from outside the car from Monday's running in period.
http://youtu.be/XhNp3Zh-Fo0

JT

[Wobbly Dave]

Shame we'll not see you at Cadwell Park. You busy 2nd March? I am off to Oulton Park.

[JT]

Shame we'll not see you at Cadwell Park. You busy 2nd March? I am off to Oulton Park.

shame indeed, I think I need a bit more setup time.

I should be going to Snett on the 3rd, so the 2nd is out for me :(

[The Flying Moose]

If nothing else JT another proud moment when you can look back and say... thats my car, I did that!

[Wobbly Dave]

shame indeed, I think I need a bit more setup time.

I should be going to Snett on the 3rd, so the 2nd is out for me :(
I will keep you informed of my planned track days - though I guess you'll be doing it for real soon so coming out with me will be a little pointless?

[JT]

I will keep you informed of my planned track days - though I guess you'll be doing it for real soon so coming out with me will be a little pointless?

Any track time is all good practise, so should there be another meet at a trackday, I'll do my best to be there :)

[Wobbly Dave]

As the year moves into the motorsport zone - the open pit lanes get pushes into the weekdays. Are you able to do weekday runs?

[JT]

As the year moves into the motorsport zone - the open pit lanes get pushes into the weekdays. Are you able to do weekday runs?

As long as its not too far away, otherwise it's the day off before as well ! Lol

[Wobbly Dave]

I've always wanted to try out the likes of Bedford, Rockingham & Brands.

[JT]

I thought Bedford was good but rockingham a bit mickey mouse!! Lol

[JT]

well 1 picture has become available from the MSVR media day
and I'm sure there will be more to follow:)

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/019.jpg

[Volvostorm]

She looks great!

One day, we will get yours and mine together, that will look impressive :D

[p fandango]

in front of a BMW, i bet that picture will get framed ;) lol

[Jamest5r]

well 1 picture has become available from the MSVR media day
and I'm sure there will be more to follow:)

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa454/johnnytempest/019.jpg

Quality :)

[JT]

in front of a BMW, i bet that picture will get framed ;) lol

i'll put it along side this one!! lol

http://www.pbmwc.co.uk/P8RS/

[p fandango]

i'll put it along side this one!! lol

http://www.pbmwc.co.uk/P8RS/
good of them to photoshop the marshal out of the pic waving the blue flag at you ;)

[rikcougar]

i'll put it along side this one!! lol

http://www.pbmwc.co.uk/P8RS/

Seems to be quite a queue behind you :duck:

[p fandango]

Seems to be quite a queue behind you :duck:
he was too busy trying to tune the radio into Terry Wogan to notice lol

[JT]

Cheers rik! Lol
It would seem you went to the same school of sarcasm as Pedro!! Lmao!

I will hold my hands up to holding those guys up on that occasion!
I had a split boost pipes and cracked inter cooler that day! :(

[p fandango]

http://keeyai.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/excuses.png

[JT]

Point made!
No further questions!! Lol

[Mongo]

Jt what size is your top rip pipe? Looks massive

[JT]

Jt what size is your top rip pipe? Looks massive

76mm

[Wobbly Dave]

I didnt see the point in going much larger than the turbo outlet - otherwise are you not just introducing Lag?

My RIP is 59mm.

[Jim S70R]

Good to see the old girl back on her feet and where she belongs ;)

[JT]

I didnt see the point in going much larger than the turbo outlet - otherwise are you not just introducing Lag?

My RIP is 59mm.

gonna try it, it defo needs a remap! lol


Good to see the old girl back on her feet and where she belongs ;)

cheers mate, really looking forward to the new season:)

[AndysR]

Wow I've missed loads on this thread.. Great to see it back at home on the track where it belongs..

Nice work JT :)

[JT]

Wow I've missed loads on this thread.. Great to see it back at home on the track where it belongs..

Nice work JT :)

cheers mate,
but this could turn into a speech only seen at an awards ceremony!!! lol

lots of work by lots of peeps!!:)

[JT]

Video is up from my MSVR media day:)

http://youtu.be/Kh9sBUgcyhg

[p fandango]

excellent. Some good video of you on there, including some rare "BMW behind Volvo" clips lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kh9sBUgcyhg&

[claymore]

Ohh, good clips of your car there JT

[M-R-P]

Car looks stunning JT. A credit to you.

[mitchyboy01]

Looking sweet JT!!