V70R - clean and shiny!

[Al115]

Refurbed wheels, new tyres, and some serious valeting courtesy of my dad (thanks, dad!)

But where's the sun when you need it for the photos? :)

http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=13053&stc=1&d=1333456337

http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=13054&stc=1&d=1333456337

[M-R-P]

One word... PHWAR!!!

[Kingsford G]

Nice colour,looking ace mate.

[volvo]

love that colour more everytime i see it!

Looks Sweet......

[volvokid]

That's one awesome car

[V70 Graham]

Veeeeryyyy nice

[Al115]

Thanks everyone!

I'm very happy with it now it's all working properly... makes me feel better for impulse-buying it (thanks to an understanding bank manager) those few months ago!

Desperately resisting the urge to modify... must resist... must resist...

[Al115]

That's one awesome car

Very much like yours, in fact - just a different colour! :)

[bigrotch]

mmmm ive got a wet patchmmmmm man that is just pukka credit to ya (or ya dad lol)

[Wobbly Dave]

lovely job there

[volvokid]

Very much like yours, in fact - just a different colour! :)

And the colour makes all the difference

[s_cowen]

Very nice:smile: beginning to wish I bought a one of these now instead of the s60r. :smile::smile::smile:

[abdul]

wow

[Al115]

A couple more, then :)

http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=13056&stc=1&d=1333471805

http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=13057&stc=1&d=1333471805

http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=13058&stc=1&d=1333471805

http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=13059&stc=1&d=1333472004

[t5_monkey]

I'd tell you what I Was doing over your photos... but you wouldn't like it :)

[Al115]

You are one sick monkey. :)

[Wobbly Dave]

It is looking particularly rude!

[t5_monkey]

Don't tell me no one else has thought about it...

[foammanmark]

Didn't even realise that it wasn't sunny cos my eyes were stuck firmly on the car. Looks absolutely fantastic!! Nicely done there.

How much would your Dad charge VPCUK members for a full valet?

[Al115]

Didn't even realise that it wasn't sunny cos my eyes were stuck firmly on the car. Looks absolutely fantastic!! Nicely done there.

Thanks Mark! She's looking a bit better than the last time you saw her, eh.


How much would your Dad charge VPCUK members for a full valet?

Good question, I hadn't even begun to think. This took him two full days so it wouldn't be at the cheap end of the market, that's for sure. Having said that, he did my sister's Yaris six months ago and the finish on that is still amazingly good. I'll ask and drop you a PM when I find out.

[Kerry_T-5R]

Very nice, I cant decide whether I like that blue or the light green best now. It was clear cut for me ; light green, until I saw these pics..

[Pauld]

Nice gates..

[LiamT4]

Refurbed wheels, new tyres, and some serious valeting courtesy of my dad (thanks, dad!)

But where's the sun when you need it for the photos? :)

http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=13053&stc=1&d=1333456337

http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=13054&stc=1&d=1333456337

Very nice.

Just a shame the M is a different blue, the yaris looks a similar blue to the R.

[Al115]

Very nice.

Just a shame the M is a different blue, the yaris looks a similar blue to the R.

The Yaris is lighter, the M is darker. You can't see my parents' V50 which is another different shade of blue. I bet our neighbours think we're weird.

[The Flying Moose]

That looks stunning, a real credit to you and your dads polishing efforts.

One day I WILL have one in that colour, I just need to find a Manual P2 facelift Laser Blue V70R with the Winton interior, satnav and all the toys... not asking for much eh!

[LeeT5]

That looks stunning, a real credit to you and your dads polishing efforts.

One day I WILL have one in that colour, I just need to find a Manual P2 facelift Laser Blue V70R with the Winton interior, satnav and all the toys... not asking for much eh!

You won't find one as they don't exist!!

However, the one you may find is the Manual P2 facelift SONIC Blue V70R with the ATACAMA interior, satnav and all the toys...;)....and Yes, you are asking for far too much!

[AndysR]

Looks stunning but I am sure you know that ;)

[Justin]

Proper job mate, what tyres did you go for?
Reason i ask is i know you do your homework and I'm about to buy a set for the German, stuck between conti's and Vredestien sessenta's........................

[Craigy t5]

Nice.

[Al115]

Proper job mate, what tyres did you go for?
Reason i ask is i know you do your homework and I'm about to buy a set for the German, stuck between conti's and Vredestien sessenta's........................

Thanks Justin! Nice to see you around :)

Actually I kept two of the P Zero Rossos as they still had reasonable tread, and put Hankook V12s on the others. They seemed a reasonable compromise of price/performance, apparently wear very well, and I'm not going to hoon about in it too much.

On the Beemer, on the other hand, I'm sticking with the Conti OEM stuff!!! Then if I slide off into a ditch (touch wood) I've only got myself to blame :)

[Wobbly Dave]

J - I would say that the Vredestein ultrac sessanta's are overpriced for what they are. They were bought out by an Indian firm who know think they own Bridgestone & wish to charge accordingly.
Falken 452s are pretty decent & good VFM. I did 2 track days and many quarter miles - lasted the whole year including about 10K miles. Vreddys are a little more grippy but not 40 quid a corner more.

[Al115]

I have had good experience with Falkens too, though I wore the edges out too fast on a set once - think it was a geometry issue rather than the tyres being at fault!

The only tyres I'd never, ever use again are Marangoni, after one delaminated on me.

[Dream3r]

Nice colour the sonic blue and a lovelly looking car!

The sonic blue replaced flash green as the 'colour' in MY2005, strangely mine is 2005 and also flash green it must have been a special order.

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww161/jpcurrie/S60R/DSCF2549.jpg

[Al115]

Thanks mate. Flash Green is a pretty special colour too. They're both rare and make the cars look good!

[martybelfastt5]

stunning,,,,,,,got to hate them front bumper centre grills tho a nightmare on my red on too

[volvokid]

Nice colour the sonic blue and a lovelly looking car!

The sonic blue replaced flash green as the 'colour' in MY2005, strangely mine is 2005 and also flash green it must have been a special order.

http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww161/jpcurrie/S60R/DSCF2549.jpg

My cars the same so it cant be that special lol

[Al115]

My cars the same so it cant be that special lol

Yeah, there's more than two in the country, sorry to say :)

[Dream3r]

Guys, I didn't mean mine was the only one.

What I said is that Sonic Blue replaced Flash Green as the 'colour', Flash Green was no longer advertised etc. BUT it could still be had if you specially ordered it.


Well that's what I have read anyway.

Here is a link from your very forum http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=2496

Anyhoo, nice car.

[Al115]

I don't think we read it that way! Don't worry! Martyn is just §§§§ed because he wanted a blue one but bought a green one :)

[Justin]

Thanks Al and Wobbly :)

I try and get on for a look daily.

Re tyres, i thought the hankooks were budget? Falkens i'll look into :)
Shall i start my own thread and stop poaching yours? peepo

[Kingsford G]

I`d love a p1 in that colour.

[LeeT5]

J - I would say that the Vredestein ultrac sessanta's are overpriced for what they are. They were bought out by an Indian firm who know think they own Bridgestone & wish to charge accordingly.
Falken 452s are pretty decent & good VFM. I did 2 track days and many quarter miles - lasted the whole year including about 10K miles. Vreddys are a little more grippy but not 40 quid a corner more.

Depends where you buy them from. I only paid £89.95 each plus VAT.

[LeeT5]

Refurbed wheels, new tyres, and some serious valeting courtesy of my dad (thanks, dad!)

But where's the sun when you need it for the photos? :)

http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=13053&stc=1&d=1333456337

http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=13054&stc=1&d=1333456337

Gorgeous Al. I'm not posting any more phots of my car until the wheels are refurbed this spring. They'll be the same colour as yours then. Bright silver at the moment and i can't stand them. I want them Dark Anthracite like my Satellites on my laser R....:B_thumb:

[Cubes]

Very impressive indeeeed! Looks awesome :)

[Al115]

I'll show my dad this thread, he'll be thrilled to hear all the positive comments :)

[Cubes]

Your car looks rubbish and the valet was pants.
You still gonna show him this? ;)

[Al115]

Yeah but I'll warn him about "you" first :)

[cookie]

This is my Fav colour of V70R there is one near me, with tints, rear is almost black, and it makes it look far more agressive from behind