V70 Graham's relentless pursuit of perfection!

[V70 Graham]

Well it's going to be a busy few weeks coming up for me, a couple of jobs that need doing will hopefully be done (with minimal agro)

Cars not looking too bad at present.....

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/Desktop.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1000879.jpg

.....but there are a few things I need to do, first up is an air con service/re gas which is booked in for tomorrow at 1700 couldn't get a Protyre near me that did air con so didn't get the £30.00 special mrp got at the weekend, still £44.99 for the guy to come round the house doesn't seem to bad.

Thursday at 0900 is the Terraclean :

http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=43629&highlight=terraclean

Got a few other little jobs in the pipeline as well ;) I'll keep you posted.

[oblark]

Your car looks like it`s just come off the production line :smile:

[stribo]

Good to see it without bird poo. :P

[M-R-P]

Lovely, lovely car ;) Keep us posted on the aircon and terraclean thingy mate, It'll be interesting to know how that cleaning thingy affects the car.

:D

[V70 Graham]

Your car looks like it`s just come off the production line :smile:

Thanks, it will still look the same.....well almost :wink:

[V70 Graham]

Good to see it without bird poo. :P

Hahaha.....I dare not come anywhere near you without checking now !

[V70 Graham]

Lovely, lovely car ;) Keep us posted on the aircon and terraclean thingy mate, It'll be interesting to know how that cleaning thingy affects the car.

:D

Will do, as you say it will be interesting to see if it makes much of a difference.

[Harvey]

Looking great

[d2k]

that is one 'pristine' motor Graham.......:smile:


be interested to hear about any improvements this 'Terraclean' system delivers..

[V70 Graham]

.....be interested to hear about any improvements this 'Terraclean' system delivers.....

Will give a full report Thursday, if you have any questions you'd like me to ask let me know.

[V70 Graham]

Aircon Service :

Right, after mrp had his aircon serviced at the weekend, it got me thinking, only had the car a while but wasn't sure when the a/c was last looked at, this coupled with the Mrs (Nobber72) saying our 'other car' (Golf 2.0 TDi) "Didn't seem as cold as it used to be" had me trawling the interweb.

Our local Protyre didn't do a/c so I surveyed local company's then happened upon this lot :

http://www.wechillanycar.com/#!HOME/mainPage

I called up on Monday and was told someone could come to the house and do both cars Wednesday at 1700
Whilst out last night with my Dad he said that he had never had his a/c looked at and would I mind asking them when they arrived if they could fit his in as well.

1705 this evening Mike arrived and was very accomodating by saying the extra car wouldn't be a problem.
Now when I say a service they really do get looked at, gas is analysed, temperatures are taken, old refrigerant is removed and weighed, system is pressurised to check for leaks, vacumed to remove air and moisture, new oils are injected, system is regassed and temperatures taken again !

Luckily none of our cars had any leaks, the Volvo had 350 grams of refrigerant and 4 grams of oil, this was topped up to 800 grams and 12 grams (P2's take 1000g) ;)
The Golf had 250 grams and 1 gram, topped up to 525 grams and 10 grams

But the star of the day was my Dad's 2002 never looked at before Fiat Punto.....after 10 years it still had 320 grams and 7 grams ! topped up to 525 grams and 10 grams

To sum up Mike was a star, he has 22 years experience, explains anything and everything, and is a nice guy as well.

There are 6 of them working for the company and they cover anywhere within Greater London and the Home Counties (inc Essex ;)) Normal cost £49.99 and they will come to your home or work at a time to suit you, 2+ cars got ours down to a very reasonable £44.99 per car, full printout included, only thing to note is they don't take cards (to keep the costs down).

Overall 10/10 really couldn't fault the service.

[M-R-P]

Glad you had a good result mate. It was nice having they guy pop out from time to time, giving me updates.
Big question... has it made a difference?

[V70 Graham]

Big question... has it made a difference?

Big difference, I had under half the amount of refrigerant I should have, nice and cold now, and in the Mrs good books ;)

[M-R-P]

That's what counts... brownie points to be collected upon later...

[V70 Graham]

Terraclean

Ok as some of you know I was booked in the is morning at 0900 at Performance Tuning in Stoke Poges nr Slough for the V70 to have the Terraclean treatment, here's how I got on.....

Pulled into Jags place and was met by Geoffrey, waiting for me, he guided me into the garage and set to work.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1000926.jpg

He already knew from working on doorman's car that he needed to disconnect the fuel pump from the tank so it was a simple boot empty and undo the wiring.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1000925.jpg

He then set to work under the bonnet connecting the Terraclean machine to the fuel rail with an adaptor whilst pressurising the machine and attaching the 'magic' cans.
When the machine was ready it was connected to the car and the engine was started.....and that was it !
Now all we had to do was wait.....

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1000927.jpg

The whole process once the car was connected and running took about 25 mins, and it was during this time I asked Geoffrey a few questions, he seemed very knowledgeable and even admitted he seemed dubious that the system worked when he first started using it !
They have had their machine for about 6 months now and since the 'Wheeler Dealer' programme this side of their work has increased and he has 6 in total to do today, they cover petrol and deisel engines and the prices are as follows :

Petrol under 2 litres : £75.00 plus vat
Petrol over 2 litres : £95.00 plus vat

Diesel cars and small vans : £95.00 plus vat
Diesel large vans/trucks : poa

I asked him if a simple injector clean in conjunction with using 'V-Power' would achieve the same results, to which he replied that the Terraclean system is quicker and there is no risk of damaging any injectors (whilst removing etc) along with the fact that it cleans them just as well.
One point to note is that they don't have an emissions machine on site, though he did say if I wanted a proper before and after we could run down to the local MOT garage and have readings taken, at this point the fuel pump had been disconnected and the machine set up so I didn't bother, though he was quite happy to do so should I have wished.
Another point I brought up was that on older engines with increased wear was there a risk of leaks/damage to the engine once all the carbon had been removed, I was told that they have used the machine on several older cars with no problems and Terraclean themselves will repair any damage caused by the process.
Ah but that Jag on the programme was cold I said, the cats didn't have time to warm up and start to work properly ;) though I had him there, till he said that they recommend that the process is done on an engine where everything has had time to warm up.

Once the machine had finished it's witchcraft, it was disconnected, fuel pump plugged back in and the boot trims put back in place, payment was made, less a healthy discount of £20.00 for my trouble turning up last week when they were having problems with a BMW and I had to re-schedule.

Now for the drive home, had it made ANY difference ?

Well the answer to that has to be a big YES

Now my engine has only done 59,000 miles and the car was running very well before the treatment, but as soon as I got onto the main road I noticed a big improvement in throttle response, everytime I touched the pedal there seemed to be an instant reply, car was pulling better all through the range, I was impressed.
Obviously it's too early to tell if there is any improvement in fuel economy, I will keep a close eye on that and report back soon.

To sum up, would I recommend you have this done to your car, yes I would, I can also recommend Performance Tuning UK who also service/tune/remap all makes of car :

http://www.performancetuninguk.co.uk/index.html

Overall 9/10 maybe an on site emissions testing machine, otherwise a very professional set up.

[M-R-P]

Good writeup there Graham. It's definitely something I could do in the future, when Ive worked out my little clutch problem

[timbo]

Graham, thanks for this review mate, top write up! Helped me make my mind up as mines got 190K on the clock! Might take the stress out of MOT (emissions test) time! And if a few extra ponies/MPG's are released into the deal its a no-brainer!

[y2blade]

Great write-up Graham, thanks

[oblark]

Good writeup there Graham. It's definitely something I could do in the future, when Ive worked out my little clutch problem

Aren't you going to let me loose on your engine & box ? :)

[M-R-P]

Tempting mate, waiting on a few more quotes.
Are you sure you'd want to? P2s have bigger, heavier bits with more wires to contend with. Won't be as simple as an 850 clutch:(

[oblark]

Tempting mate, waiting on a few more quotes.
Are you sure you'd want to? P2s have bigger, heavier bits with more wires to contend with. Won't be as simple as an 850 clutch:(

I like a challenge :)

[M-R-P]

I like a challenge :)

Brave lad lol.
Just had a quote from a "sensible" garage... £1180!

I'll be in touch lol.

[Rnash2002]

Great write up,think we need someone to get a rolling road print out of before and after the treatment just to see if you will gain any power lol.

[Harvey]

Brave lad lol.
Just had a quote from a "sensible" garage... £1180!

I'll be in touch lol.

Think you should put a pound in the pot every time you here that air filter of yours have the money in no time at all.
Job is so much easier on a 2 post ramp.

[V70 Graham]

Gotta go out soon.....;)

[V70 Graham]

I'm back.....

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1000930.jpg

[oblark]

Oh...... you went for the silver........ not gay blue :)

They look the dogs bits :):):)

[V70 Graham]

Oh...... you went for the silver........ not gay blue :)

They look the dogs bits :):):)

I only know one man who can pull off 'gay blue' wheels :wink:

[t5steve]

nice looking wheels graham...........will make car look even better........

[M-R-P]

Wow! they look stunning Graham :D
So good, I'll overlook the "gay blue" comments rofl!

Really though,


Doggy's doo-dahs!

Well done mate, they'll look epic on your car with the ************* you have planned *** *** ***. and I hope that the ********* ****** are a complete *******!

;)

[V70 Graham]

Well done mate, they'll look epic on your car with the ************* you have planned *** *** ***. and I hope that the ********* ****** are a complete *******!

;)

:confused: Don't think anyone will make any sense out of that.....you even have me confused lol

[childs3787]

Just been on eBay and saw a listing for terraclean at a garage.
It might be of use to those thinking about it and is cheap too.
Item number is 270978324456.

[Harvey]

I'm back.....

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1000930.jpg

Hi it's ok for you to bring bits of the car indoors ,my misses won't have any of that ,well if she see it going on ,must say they do look nice and five of them as well

[Harvey]

:confused: Don't think anyone will make any sense out of that.....you even have me confused lol

This time Martin has lost me !!!!!!!!!'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! To.

[V70 Graham]

Just been on eBay and saw a listing for terraclean at a garage.
It might be of use to those thinking about it and is cheap too.
Item number is 270978324456.

Seems ok, though it's just for a car up to 2 litres.

[V70 Graham]

Hi it's ok for you to bring bits of the car indoors ,my misses won't have any of that ,well if she see it going on ,must say they do look nice and five of them as well

Used some of the brownie points up lol

[V70 Graham]

This time Martin has lost me !!!!!!!!!'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! To.

Hahaha I know what he means.....watch this space :wink:

[M-R-P]

This time Martin has lost me !!!!!!!!!'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! To.

Cryptic cretin strikes again lol.

[V70 Graham]

Bushes and brakes

Well I've been a busy boy today, took a trip down South to Poole to visit MRP who was kind enough to help me with a couple more jobs on the car, first up was the polybushing of the wishbones, we started with something like this.....

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1000941.jpg

.....and after a bit of cleaning, swearing and hanging from a vice we ended up with something like this.....

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1000942.jpg

Now when I say the ride home was different I really mean it, for something so small these bushes really do make a difference, the steering felt tighter with a lot more feedback through the steering wheel, if you have not done this mod then I can thoroughly recommend it.

While the wheels were off I though it would be a good time to see to the brakes, so I replaced all 4 discs and fitted new pads, Pagid throughout, along with bleeding the system, again I felt the benefit straight away, no more spongey pedal for me :biggrin:

Now, while the wheels were off, it would have been rude of me not to show my calipers some tlc so they FINALLY got the coat of paint they needed.

Front :

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1000940.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1000945.jpg

Rears :

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1000947.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1000949.jpg

I must just say a BIG thank you to Martin, without whom I wouldn't have even started the job, the use of his tools, Father-in-laws drive and experience was invaluable, I had a great day and learnt a lot (and some new words) from someone who is a valued member of this forum and a great mate :beer:

Now just time for a few hours sleep.....gotta be at the tyre shop at 0830 ;)

[Harvey]

Looking great that's what I call a good days work and some,even better when the wheels go on,then it's no curb crawling or it's £50 fine.

[M-R-P]

Haha the more blood and bad language that goes into a car, the faster it goes!
a thoroughly productive, educational and entertaining day :) (Graham has the patients of a saint btw)
Spattered with a few wtf moments to make it a bit more interesting lol ;)
I can even say, Graham's car is as clean and tidy underneath as it is on top (although it does need a clean now to get all my sticky fingerprints off it lol).

I'll post a couple of extra pics later :D

[V70 Graham]

Wheels and tyres

Right, just back from the tyre fitters where I had my nice shiney Comets shod in Avon ZV5 rubber, first impressions are that they are very good in the wet (been chucking it down all day) and they are much quieter than I thought they would be.
I went for the Avon's this time as buying 5 Eagle F1's together would have cost toooo much in one hit, I'll see how these last, maybe F1's next time eh lol

Oh nearly forgot, suppose you want to see some pics :biggrin:

Well when I woke this morning I was faced with a car that looked like this.....

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1000950.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1000952.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1000953.jpg

Now it lookes like this.....

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1000954.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1000957.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1000958.jpg

I am very pleased, not only with how the new wheels and tyres look but also with all the work done this weekend, car really does handle a lot better and is quieter on the road..... :B_thumb:

Now it's over to you lot lol.....what ya think of those wheels love em or hate em ?

[BIG G]

The comets look so much better, the car stands out much more! Enjoy m8

[claymore]

Finishes the car off perfectly.

[M-R-P]

Looks absolutely stunning. could do with a little something tho...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-x-VOLVO-WHEEL-CENTRE-CAP-BADGEs-440-S70-V70-S80-XC90-/280508601841?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item414f9d95f1

[V70 Graham]

Looks absolutely stunning. could do with a little something tho...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-x-VOLVO-WHEEL-CENTRE-CAP-BADGEs-440-S70-V70-S80-XC90-/280508601841?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item414f9d95f1

Oi MRP.....lol told you I'm quite liking the black so far.....maybe later :biggrin:

[M-R-P]

:hilarious

[t5steve]

wheels look very nice graham............as does the rest of the work done...........well done all involved

[V70 Graham]

wheels look very nice graham............as does the rest of the work done...........well done all involved

Thanks mate, I'm still popping to the window every half hour to admire them......is that sad lol

[Harvey]

Very very nice,brake disc's & calipers the overall affect is spot on.
I think you can have this weekend off for all that effort. thats gone it to it.

[oblark]

Those are wheels look good............... looking forward to seeing the car at the next southern softies meet :biggrin:

[Kingsford G]

So u took my advose on the wheels mate and the callys done too.Looking great mate,massive diff.Looking forward seeing he in flesh.

[V70 Graham]

So u took my advose on the wheels mate and the callys done too.Looking great mate,massive diff.Looking forward seeing he in flesh.

Hopefully you'll get to see her on Sunday at North Weald :B_thumb:

[t5steve]

Thanks mate, I'm still popping to the window every half hour to admire them......is that sad lol

very very sad..................but so would i..............made a nice car nicer

[merc85]

No NO NO im not AT ALL JELLOUS!!! lol much

You gonna run her at north weald??

[V70 Graham]

.....you gonna run her at north weald??

Of course.....run her right alongside t5steve's car and park up to watch you lot ;)

[t5steve]

Of course.....run her right alongside t5steve's car and park up to watch you lot ;)

i'm gonna bring a stove/kettle/tea/coffee/etc.............and a chair to sit on

[V70 Graham]

Headache gone !

Took a drive Monday to drop the car at a little garage in Smethwick some of you may have heard of.....GRN Motors run by Benny with a little help from a certain Chad :biggrin:

Why go so far from home you may ask, well as some of you know I have had a problem with a rattle in the top left hand (n/s) corner of my dash for some time now, MRP kindly 'expertly' fitted a piece of card between the dash and window which did get rid of a lot of the knocking but it was still there.....driving me mad.

Speaking with Chad a few weeks ago he said that he and Benny were familiar with the mounting tab problem of a tab breaking and would be willing to have a look to see if it could be glued back, easy enough.....noooo upon removing the old dashboard it was discovered that the tab had broken into quite a few pieces and also the dash where the tab had to be glued was cracking in quite a few places.....but then my luck changed.

They actually had a C70 that they were breaking and upon inspection the lower dash from it was in excellent condition :D

Fast forward to today and I have just got home from collecting the car and wow what a great job has been done, no more creaks or knocks, everything back together and working as it should.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010006.jpg

Dashboard stripped, I am soooo glad I wasn't around to see this, looking at the picture makes my stomach turn lol

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010009.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010010.jpg

Cracked dashboard and shattered mounting tab.....held together by the felt and a lot of luck !

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010015.jpg

How she looks now, clean and tidy, just how I like her, steering wheel and heating controls straight (for you stribo) :wink:

Whilst with the guy's I had them fit one of these.....

http://www.carputer-shop.co.uk/ipod-iphone-kits-c-1/volvo-ipod-iphone-bluetooth-integration-kit-p-49?zenid=493567b36a0766138380919ab1ea686a

.....and I must say I am really impressed, added the bluetooth module so I can stream my Spotify collection via my iPhone, plus have handsfree calling as a bonus, again expertly fitted by Benny with no wiring on show, just how I like it.

So Graham's a very happy bunny today, thanks to Chad and Benny :worship:
These are two of the nicest guys I have met in a long while, and with a wicked sense of humour, nothing was too much trouble, thank you Gentlemen

[Chad]

Glad your happy with the service and job mate.

[volvokid]

I have a bit of a creek from my one from that point, I may have to investigate

[M-R-P]

Pleased for ya mate. That looks like a job I'd have left to the experts too.
Well done guys, looks like you did a tidy job there.

:beer:

[oblark]

Headache gone !

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010010.jpg

Cracked dashboard and shattered mounting tab.....held together by the felt and a lot of luck !



Is that the bracket that Martin broke ? :smile:

[V70 Graham]

Is that the bracket that Martin broke ? :smile:

Hahahaha nope, it was already broke, he just wedged the card in between the windscreen and dash to ease the noise a little :wink:

[GRN Motors]

Hello Graham,

Its good hear you're happy with the Job.

Benny

[t5steve]

i bet you're as happy as a pig in s##t.................well done to all involved.............and isn't it satisfying to fix a long term problem..........

[V70 Graham]

i bet you're as happy as a pig in s##t.................well done to all involved.............and isn't it satisfying to fix a long term problem..........

Oh I am, car is running really well, everything sorted, that rattle/knocking was kinda getting on my nerves, glad it's sorted once and for all.

[V70 Graham]

Sun actually came out this morning so up with the bonnet and out with the shiny paint.....now just waiting for the man from TNT to deliver my ;)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010018.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010019.jpg

[M-R-P]

Looking nice.
could do with some silver on the head - go, pull the spark plug cover off it and get busy lol.
Gonna look superb with the __________ fitted too ;)

[V70 Graham]

Right on cue the nice man from TNT delivered this.....any ideas ?

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010020.jpg

[oblark]

Strut Brace ?

[V70 Graham]

Strut Brace ?

:B_thumb: Spot on, now can I get it fitted for Sunday.....

[V70 Graham]

Looking nice.
could do with some silver on the head - go, pull the spark plug cover off it and get busy lol.
Gonna look superb with the __________ fitted too ;)

Your wish is my command.....I hope this meets with your approval :wink:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010022.jpg

[V70 Graham]

My my is that the time.....where's my key's, where's my phone :band:

[M-R-P]

Your wish is my command.....I hope this meets with your approval :wink:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010022.jpg

Battery needs a clean lol.

[Chad]

that looks very nice Graham.

[childs3787]

Dont want to steal anyones thunder but thought I would inform members that I have had Terraclean done on a Volvo 850 T5 as well as a T5R.
T5R was then taken to Germany and was getting 26mpg driving through towns avoiding all motorways to get a results from fuel economy.

I had the terraclean done at Grease junkies in Bracknell which just for reference is the garage owned by Ed China from the T.V show Wheeler Dealers and the studio is next door to the garage. Terraclean cost £80 each car and was quick and easy and emissions were tested before during and after system was run. Results were amazing.

After system was run emissions kept dropping all the time going from an instant M.O.T FAILURE to a PASS with flying colours.

If that's not worth £80 then I dont know what is.

[V70 Graham]

Well I had the day off so I thought it only polite to go for a run in the car and drop in and see MRP.....while there we fitted a quick shift kit, strut brace and had a general clean around the engine bay (inc battery lol) ready for Sunday.
Must say the quick shift really makes a difference, reducing the 'throw' of the gear lever by nearly half, the strut brace stiffens the car up nicely throwing the car into corners, overall a good afternoons work.
Thanks again to Martin, without whom my car would not be half as good as it is.....thanks mate :beer:

Only bad point to note is on the way home the car's odometer passed 60,000 miles, is there much mileage left in the old girl ;)

Right on with the pics.....

Quick shift plate fitted.....

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010023.jpg

.....and the end result, after fitting the strut brace and having a 'clean up'.....what you recon ?

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010026.jpg

[M-R-P]

as always, I enjoyed (almost) every minute.
your car feels epic, stiff, precise yet still really comfy.
I swear the bloody thing hates me though lol.

Seariously tho, she's a truely superb example of a performance Volvo and a credit to you mate.

Has she earned herself a name yet? been meaning to ask...

[V70 Graham]

.....has she earned herself a name yet? been meaning to ask...

Still struggling with that, open to suggestions lol, still trying to think of a replacement for 'Senior Member' and that was 800+ posts ago !

[M-R-P]

ooooh..

last time I heard that mentioned, I thought Ann was referring to you pmsl!
Apparantly, she has to be named, by a woman and unintentionally.

[Kingsford G]

U getting naughty every day Graham lol nice work there and looking better by a day

[oblark]

Quick shift plate fitted.....

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010023.jpg


Doesn`t that bolt rub on the air box :eye-poppi

[V70 Graham]

Doesn`t that bolt rub on the air box :eye-poppi

Good spot Rob, the photo was taken before replacing the airbox, and it did indeed rub, after aquiring some bolt cutters (dont ask) and a bit of swearing, everything is working fine with no rubbing.

[M-R-P]

My bloody shoulders don't 'arf hurt this morning lol.
Graham, you should have said "Naah, it misses the Viper Kit completely" lol
That'll get em going.

Right, gotta go clean the Sweed...

[V70 Graham]

Had the old girl MOT'd yesterday, passed with only 1 advisory : Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint, uprated items arrived from PFV this afternoon :wink:

Was looking at the 'Exhaust Emissions Test Results' and saw the following :

HC (ppm) Max Limit 200 Actual Value 7
CO (% vol) Max Limit 0.300 Actual Value 0.008

Now to me these figures seem very low, does anyone think this can be down to the 'Terraclean' I had done on 31.05.12 if so maybe some of the claims do hold up, would be interesing to hear if anyone else has any 'Exhaust Emission Test Results' to compare with.

[stribo]

The R's HC value was 0 , can't remember the CO figure.

[M-R-P]

Had the old girl MOT'd yesterday, passed with only 1 advisory : Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint, uprated items arrived from PFV this afternoon :wink:

Was looking at the 'Exhaust Emissions Test Results' and saw the following :

HC (ppm) Max Limit 200 Actual Value 7
CO (% vol) Max Limit 0.300 Actual Value 0.008

Now to me these figures seem very low, does anyone think this can be down to the 'Terraclean' I had done on 31.05.12 if so maybe some of the claims do hold up, would be interesing to hear if anyone else has any 'Exhaust Emission Test Results' to compare with.

Here's mine with 180+k on her - they said she was bloody good for her mileage...
http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g413/martinrpeachey/IMAG0066.jpg
As I've said, repeatedly, your car is a sublime example. ;)

[vaderboyo]

looks smart does that

[V70 Graham]

.....they said she was bloody good for her mileage.....


Exacty what the bloke said about mine, he hadn't seen one in as good gondition for years !

[LeeT5]

One thing i will say is that i cant understand why your mechanic that did the terraclean felt the need to strip out the rear to get to the fuel pump?? All he had to do was pull out the fuel pump fuse to disable it!

[V70 Graham]

One thing i will say is that i cant understand why your mechanic that did the terraclean felt the need to strip out the rear to get to the fuel pump?? All he had to do was pull out the fuel pump fuse to disable it!

Taking out the fuse also kills the spark, post #31 of this thread.....

http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?43629-Terraclean-system-as-seen-Wheeler-Dealers/page2&highlight=terraclean

[hybriduno]

Awesome work graham! it's a credit to you! (and m-r-p) lol

[M-R-P]

All I can say is, I'd rather work on graham's car than my own sometimes. It's like the car they have in mechanic's classes where it's been dismantled and reassembled so many times, everything comes apart like it should, without snapping/bending bolts or rusty fittings. Utterly wonderful to tinker-with.

Looks great too ;)

[Kingsford G]

All I can say is, I'd rather work on graham's car than my own sometimes. It's like the car they have in mechanic's classes where it's been dismantled and reassembled so many times, everything comes apart like it should, without snapping/bending bolts or rusty fittings. Utterly wonderful to tinker-with.

Looks great too ;)
U should buy 1 Martin.

[V70 Graham]

Right, just a little update on a few things I've been doing to the car recently, first was an Optiflow Induction kit, kindly fitted by M-R-P at the 'Southern Softies' meet last Sunday.....

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010325_zps8cb4c649.jpg

[V70 Graham]

Today saw the braided brake lines go on, along with a bleed I've noticed a difference to the pedal, now feels a lot firmer, you really can't beat the price either £57.00 on eBay.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010362_zps5b045cd5.jpg

[V70 Graham]

Finally I swapped the sidelight bulbs from LED's to normal 501's (no not the jeans :biggrin:)

I felt the car 'stood out' a little coming up behind people and wanted it to blend in more, I know the bulbs are a little weak, but I think it looks ok, any thoughts ?

From this.....

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010363_zpsd0381023.jpg

To this.....

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010364_zps88698e51.jpg

[M-R-P]

Glad you felt a difference with the brake lines mate.

You could do with slightly brighter sidelight bulbs but the colour match looks better.

[oblark]

Right, just a little update on a few things I've been doing to the car recently, first was an Optiflow Induction kit, kindly fitted by M-R-P at the 'Southern Softies' meet last Sunday.....

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010325_zps8cb4c649.jpg

We all had a go to get the filter on the maf and if it wasn't for my idea to use some lubricant on the filter it would have been fitted.

It was a joint effort :)

[V70 Graham]

We all had a go to get the filter on the maf and if it wasn't for my idea to use some lubricant on the filter it would have been fitted.

It was a joint effort :)

Your right Rob, it was a pig to get on, and I think nearly everyone at the meet had a go in the end :B_thumb:

[M-R-P]

We all had a go to get the filter on the maf and if it wasn't for my idea to use some lubricant on the filter it would have been fitted.

It was a joint effort :)

Very true. I really thought that the collar on that filter was slippery enough but the juice from the end of Graham's dipstick really made a difference ;)

And to think - I was ready to pull it all off and put the airbox back on...

[oblark]

With age comes wisdom :)

[V70 Graham]

With age comes wisdom :)

You must be well wise innit :wink:

[LeeT5]

Are you sure the brake pedal feel was not down to the fact that to fit the brake lines you would of (or the garage would of) had to bleed the brakes, this in itself would have made a BIG difference. Not meaning to burst your bubble or anything Graham, but standard oe brake lines on your Volvo would be braided internally anyway. Perhaps i should change to braided on my car (knowing that they were only bled 4 months ago and system filled with Dot 5.1 ATE Blue) and then see if i notice any difference...

..interesting....

[LeeT5]

Regarding the lights, you should of kept the led side lights and fitted 6000k HIDs on your dipped beams.

[V70 Graham]

Are you sure the brake pedal feel was not down to the fact that to fit the brake lines you would of (or the garage would of) had to bleed the brakes, this in itself would have made a BIG difference. Not meaning to burst your bubble or anything Graham, but standard oe brake lines on your Volvo would be braided internally anyway. Perhaps i should change to braided on my car (knowing that they were only bled 4 months ago and system filled with Dot 5.1 ATE Blue) and then see if i notice any difference...

..interesting....

Lee, of course you are right, I would have imagined the bleed made the most difference and I have updated the post accordingly.....my intention was not to mislead anyone, but for the price I thought it worthwhile all the same, and they should last a fair while.

[iancho]

Graham what a lovely motor you have and a very nice thread to go with it! :)

Your new BSR opti-flow system looks clean and tidy and gives your engine bay some added male testosterone and always pleasing to the eye when you open the bonnet :)
I bet you loving the 'chatter' the cone filter is making! lol.

Your new braided brake lines look very smart i nearly got the same but decided to go for Orange instead with a different company and i have to say that they have not made a damn bit of difference! lol

[martybelfastt5]

car looks soo fresh! well done.

[Kingsford G]

Well done mate,she`s getting better every time.

[V70 Graham]

Tomorrows job will be fitting whatever came in this.....

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010365_zps34636d4f.jpg

[V70 Graham]

Fitted new number plates this morning, the old ones were looking a little rough, the front one had ugly looking screws in it and the rear was a sticker and was beginning to peel away.

So I went from these.....

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010368_zps1ca27877.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010366_zpse05b1e52.jpg

To these.....

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010372_zps064ee748.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010370_zpsc7a9616a.jpg

[BIG G]

That's good graham, it's these little bits and bobs that make the diff in the appearance. :-)

[stribo]

Not bad, but they should have said "Driving Miss Daisy" along the bottom. :P

[iancho]

Very nice Graham... Love the wording across the bottom! :B_thumb:

She will be looking good for Saturday mate... Martin just has to pull his finger out and get cleaning the Big Swede now!

[V70 Graham]

I've been busy again today, can anyone spot what I've been up to.....

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010374_zpsacfcb4ee.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010375_zps14ca09cb.jpg

[t5 pete]

that looks lovley well worth the money

[iancho]

Thats really nice Graham no wonder Martin has been so quite on here today lol

I do think that looks very good and not over the top either.... looking good for saturday now mate :smile:

Martin may as well sleep at yours tonight lol

[T5frankie]

looking good mate

[V70 Graham]

Thats really nice Graham no wonder Martin has been so quite on here today lol

I do think that looks very good and not over the top either.... looking good for saturday now mate :smile:

Martin may as well sleep at yours tonight lol

Saved Martin a job and took it down the indie, good job too, was a very tight fit, seems to pick up quicker now, and sounds very nice :smile:

[V70 Graham]

Changed my bulbs (again) today, think I've finally found a nice White dipped beam bulb to match the LED side lights.....

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010405_zpsd4595dfd.jpg

After reading various review went with the Philips BlueVision ultra - Xenon ultimate effect (road legal) @ £19.95 a pair, they even include a pair of matching 501's in the pack as well :B_thumb:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/Philips20Bulb20BlueVision20Ultra20H_zps985938bf.jp g

[M-R-P]

With no visible blue too. A very nice white light.

They look good in those projectors.

[iancho]

They look very good Graham I might get some of those myself as mine are far to bright on dipped beam... Have you tried them at night?

[V70 Graham]

They look very good Graham I might get some of those myself as mine are far to bright on dipped beam... Have you tried them at night?

Was getting dark on the way back from the 'Softies' meet yesterday, quite impressed nice white light with decent beam length, recommended.

[LeeT5]

Graham, I think you should have put that £20 towards a set of hids. Your light output would have been alot more and the beam cut off on your lights is razor sharp! They are the same lights that I had on my laser R. Set of hids 35w are only £40 now delivered.
I have some really good pictures of what yours would look like with 6000k 35w hids if you want me to post?

[M-R-P]

Graham, I think you should have put that £20 towards a set of hids. Your light output would have been alot more and the beam cut off on your lights is razor sharp! They are the same lights that I had on my laser R. Set of hids 35w are only £40 now delivered.

£18 from Hong Kong mate ;)

Graham didn't want to go for HIDs with those lights (he's funny like that lol)

[T5frankie]

I got a set for 18 quid delivered from the Uk and brand new

[V70 Graham]

'Dyno champion'.....what's that all about lol

[T5frankie]

Did I not win?

[WOODY T5]

Yeah this once.

[T5frankie]

Yeah this once.

lol at only 12 psi too, usually run 18psi

[stribo]

Should be 2wd dyno champion, things would have been a lot different if the 4WD rollers had been working.

[LeeT5]

Was getting dark on the way back from the 'Softies' meet yesterday, quite impressed nice white light with decent beam length, recommended.

If you had HIDs then your lights would look exactly like this....

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/LeeT5/IMG155.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/LeeT5/HIDS%20and%20Projectors/ABMprojectors6000kHIDS005.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/LeeT5/HIDS%20and%20Projectors/ABMprojectors6000kHIDS011.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/LeeT5/HIDS%20and%20Projectors/ABMprojectors6000kHIDS010.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/LeeT5/HIDS%20and%20Projectors/ABMprojectors6000kHIDS009.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/LeeT5/HIDS%20and%20Projectors/ABMprojectors6000kHIDS008.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e11/LeeT5/HIDS%20and%20Projectors/ABMprojectors6000kHIDS006.jpg

6000k 35w. Make sure you use the correct bulb for projector type headlamp NOT reflector type.
Like i said, the beam pattern was razor sharp and was absolutely incredible at night. :smile:

[V70 Graham]

Didn't know there were 'projector' bulbs, you gonna post me up a link to a DECENT kit then ?

[LeeT5]

Didn't know there were 'projector' bulbs, you gonna post me up a link to a DECENT kit then ?

There not 'projector' bulbs mate, it's YOUR headlights that are projectors. The oe headlamp before you replaced yours was a reflector type. You current headlamps are Projector type. You must make sure you use the correct type of bulb, if not then they will look crap. Its often the mistake all the chavs make in there corsas, puntos and the like make. They fit the wrong 'type' of bulb and all you get is loads of glare and un metered light, hense why the little tw ats blind you.

Your bulbs will be either H7 or H1. You must search for H* 35w HID kit on eBay.

To be honest, as yours are projector lamps then you wont have a problem.

many places sell in Uk now, so no need to buy from China.

[V70 Graham]

Thanks for that Lee, I didn't mean projector bulbs as such, just that I didn't know there were bulbs specifically for projector lamps. I'll have to look into this :)

[V70 Graham]

Thanks for that Lee, I didn't mean projector bulbs as such, just that I didn't know there were bulbs specifically for projector lamps. I'll have to look into this :)

Looked into it, sounds good but my headlights don't self level any more and only one headlight washer works :cry:

[stribo]

Do the projectors not have levelling? Only one headlight washer, that's what you get from owning an old banger.:P

[V70 Graham]

Do the projectors not have levelling? Only one headlight washer, that's what you get from owning an old banger.:P

The projectors can of course be levelled, it's just the self-levelling system (from the wheel on the dash switch) does not operate, and yeah I think only one washer works.

Suppose I could always change back to 'normal' bulbs come MOT time.

[stribo]

Yeah, I assume the projectors level can be altered, but your saying there's no electric adjustment facility on them are you? TBH I don't think an MOT tester would fail a car on this alone, as there are plenty of Cougars with aftermarket HID's but none have wash wipe facility for the headlamps, and I've not heard of one failing yet.

[M-R-P]

I don't think it's weather or not it has wash/wipe, but if there's HIDs involved, if wash/wipe is fitted, it must work.

[V70 Graham]

Yeah, I assume the projectors level can be altered, but your saying there's no electric adjustment facility on them are you? TBH I don't think an MOT tester would fail a car on this alone, as there are plenty of Cougars with aftermarket HID's but none have wash wipe facility for the headlamps, and I've not heard of one failing yet.

Suppose your right, the 'Projector' headlamps have no facility to self level, even though the car has a switch, which could of course be blanked off :B_thumb:

Washer could be a duff connection or faulty motor, maybe a scrappy job or maybe even remove and blank them off too I suppose.

[stribo]

HID's need wash or wipe or both to keep the lenses clean eitherwise the beam pattern's all over the place, also dirt on the lens can cause a hotspot.

[stribo]

Suppose your right, the 'Projector' headlamps have no facility to self level, even though the car has a switch, which could of course be blanked off :B_thumb:

Washer could be a duff connection or faulty motor, maybe a scrappy job or maybe even remove and blank them off too I suppose.

you could always have your old headlights back, and I'll have your projectors. ;)

[LeeT5]

Graham, it's very simple to rectify your problem. Remove the headlamp I front of the offending wiper. Replace said wiper motor with a new one and refit headlamp. Fit new wiper blades. Remove crappy halogen bulbs and replace with hid kit. Drive to main dealer and have them align your headlamps to the correct level. Cost is £15 at my dealer and you know your getting a good align with a calibrated leveller in a nice clean workshop.

As far as the mot is concerned, Volvo never questioned my hids and the beam pattern was so crisp, it was very easy to adjust. Then your headlamp wipers will work with your new motor installed. You don't need auto levelling, just wash wipe....which you already have.

Worked for me when I had my laser. Will work for you too! Best mod I ever did on the R.

[V70 Graham]

Graham, it's very simple to rectify your problem. Remove the headlamp I front of the offending wiper. Replace said wiper motor with a new one and refit headlamp. Fit new wiper blades. Remove crappy halogen bulbs and replace with hid kit. Drive to main dealer and have them align your headlamps to the correct level. Cost is £15 at my dealer and you know your getting a good align with a calibrated leveller in a nice clean workshop.

As far as the mot is concerned, Volvo never questioned my hids and the beam pattern was so crisp, it was very easy to adjust. Then your headlamp wipers will work with your new motor installed. You don't need auto levelling, just wash wipe....which you already have.

Worked for me when I had my laser. Will work for you too! Best mod I ever did on the R.

HID kit ordered, watch this space.....

[V70 Graham]

HID kit arrived and was fitted today, blooming ballasts are a size, but all tucked away nice and neatly, 5000K with a lovely White light, and they FINALLY match the LED's :o
Cheers Lee, looks like you were right lol
Only took a couple of pics.....

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/IMG_0220_zpsd37b549a.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/IMG_0225_zpsa1d4ec7e.jpg

[iancho]

They look really good Graham... Can you notice any difference at night?

[V70 Graham]

They look really good Graham... Can you notice any difference at night?

Very White light with a VERY faint tint of Blue round the edges, excellent vision at night, will try and post some better pic's up in the next few days.

[M-R-P]

Looking good Graham, I'm just off out to fit my new 4300k bulbs...

[stribo]

Looking good, but you need some chrome indicator bulbs mate. ;) I'll tell you what, I'll bring the ones I've just bought for mine down Saturday, and order a couple more. :D

[V70 Graham]

Looking good, but you need some chrome indicator bulbs mate. ;) I'll tell you what, I'll bring the ones I've just bought for mine down Saturday, and order a couple more. :D

.....and chrome indicator bulbs do what exactly lol

[M-R-P]

They look silver but light up orange giving the reflector a cleaner look. ;)

[stribo]

They look silver but light up orange giving the reflector a cleaner look. ;)
What he said. ;)

[V70 Graham]

Cool, we'll give them a try then.

[LeeT5]

.....and chrome indicator bulbs do what exactly lol

.....Flash dimmer and not as bright as oe orange.

I have had them myself, but the light output isn't that bright and TBH, i can cope with a slight tinge of orange in the lens. It's not that noticeable but the lack of orange light when using your indicators is. being as they are also a safety item (Hazard lights) i opted for the much brighter oe bulbs.

[Kingsford G]

Suppose your right, the 'Projector' headlamps have no facility to self level, even though the car has a switch, which could of course be blanked off :B_thumb:

Washer could be a duff connection or faulty motor, maybe a scrappy job or maybe even remove and blank them off too I suppose.

Just remove yr adjaster motor from old headlights and fit to the projectors,thats what I did and they adjust by the switch inside,just need an extra llittle o ring to make it sit tight.

[V70 Graham]

Anne bought summat for the (her) car today, Lidl special.....

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/IMG_0297_zps12f3c5f3.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/IMG_0297_zps12f3c5f3.jpg.html)

[iancho]

I bet she gets you doing the dirty work lol

[oblark]

Anne bought summat for the (her) car today, Lidl special.....

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/IMG_0297_zps12f3c5f3.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/IMG_0297_zps12f3c5f3.jpg.html)

While we are fixing your car you could wash and polish ours :)

[jotter22]

Not with that he won't as soon as you put any pressure on it it stops rotating! but i do have some stuff in the car he can use!

[V70 Graham]

.....but i do have some stuff in the car he can use!

You can go off someone sooooo quickly lol

[V70 Graham]

Complete brake overhaul today, thanks to Martin, Wayne, Rob and the two Steve's for all their help, much appreciated guy's :beer:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010472_zpsd54bcc50.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010472_zpsd54bcc50.jpg.html)

[stribo]

Oh, another council job, one man doing the job, 4 standing by watching. :lol:

[Sharkey R]

I was the H&S advisor. He he

[V70 Graham]

Poor Wayne spent most of the day UNDER my car, but I think in this picture you can see him in the boot of his VAG, no doubt trying to find the oil leak !

[JUDGENINJA]

Poor Wayne spent most of the day UNDER my car, but I think in this picture you can see him in the boot of his VAG, no doubt trying to find the oil leak !

What in the boot...? Even I would worry if the oil leak had made it at far as the boot!!!

[stribo]

What in the boot...? Even I would worry if the oil leak had made it at far as the boot!!!

Give it time. ;)

[V70 Graham]

Only a few small (and very cheap) things to do now I have brakes and two working headlight wipers/washers, mainly cleaning things (mudflaps etc) and tidying up under the bonnet, then hopefully off down to see M-R-P for a good rubbing (polishing) session before Haynes.

[LiamT4]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010472_zpsd54bcc50.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010472_zpsd54bcc50.jpg.html)

Jamest5r and smithy would both say "what you all wearing gloves for, you big wussies" lol

[Sharkey R]

Jamest5r and smithy would both say "what you all wearing gloves for, you big wussies" lol

Stops fingerprints getting on Graham's car of course! Jeez man think about it! Lol

[stribo]

Jamest5r and smithy would both say "what you all wearing gloves for, you big wussies" lol

Because we're southern, what else would you expect lol.

[t5 pete]

Always nice when a plan comes together

[iancho]

Only a few small (and very cheap) things to do now I have brakes and two working headlight wipers/washers, mainly cleaning things (mudflaps etc) and tidying up under the bonnet, then hopefully off down to see M-R-P for a good rubbing (polishing) session before Haynes.

Nice to read that your nearly reaching the end Graham, the trouble is if your anything like me you will always find something else mate lol

How do your new brakes feel? Give us some feedback when they have bedded in.

BTW, your car really does look mint mate, one of the best examples in the country :hail:

[V70 Graham]

I'm getting there, gotta clean it now it's filthy.....mind you I have today completed part one of 'The Next Stage'.....and I'm not telling anyone what that was :nono:

[M-R-P]

Cleaned the battery then lol

[iancho]

I'm getting there, gotta clean it now it's filthy.....mind you I have today completed part one of 'The Next Stage'.....and I'm not telling anyone what that was :nono:

Finding all the Screws that Martin, Wayne, Steve, Olbark and Steve have hidden?

[V70 Graham]

Nope and er nope lol......told ya not telling, all will be revealed, but not for a while.

[M-R-P]

Think I know but I'm sayin nowt ;)

[V70 Graham]

Think I know but I'm sayin nowt ;)

Text me then, I'll tell you if your right, but I think you'll be 1000 miles away tbh :cool:

[Pinup_gal]

And you learnt about polishings ;)
Nice to see ya today mate. The car is looking proper mint, I'm considering providing you with a box file for your receipts tho ;)

[V70 Graham]

And you learnt about polishings ;)
Nice to see ya today mate. The car is looking proper mint, I'm considering of providing you with a box file for your receipts tho ;)

Nice to catch up Nat, Mum's the word what I was up to today please.....and the parking picture will stay off the forum lol :shhh:

[Pinup_gal]

I've no idea what you were up to.
I was only there to be taxi, collect starbucks and share your 12" ;)

My parking is skilled, no other non volvo driver can manage it ya know :p

[Chad]

Nice Chai Tea Latte........what was left of it...lol

What does the winner get for guessing right?? :banana:

[V70 Graham]

I've no idea what you were up to.
I was only there to be taxi, collect starbucks and share your 12" ;)

My parking is skilled, no other non volvo driver can manage it ya know :p

Read it and weep little boys.....:cool:

[V70 Graham]

Nice Chai Tea Latte........what was left of it...lol

What does the winner get for guessing right?? :banana:

How about.....:nutkick:

Was good to see you today matey, now :shhh:

[iancho]

Your fitting a Panic Alarm for when you find any new scratches?

[Chad]

How about.....:nutkick:

Was good to see you today matey, now :shhh:

:hidesbehi

[Chad]

Your fitting a Panic Alarm for when you find any new scratches?

:rotfl::rotfl:

[Jamest5r]

Well if Chad & Nat were involved it had to be messy :)

[V70 Graham]

Well if Chad & Nat were involved it had to be messy :)

Oh it was mate, loved every minute though !

[Jamest5r]

Im just looking down the list of parts Chad had to see if there's a clue :)

[V70 Graham]

Im just looking down the list of parts Chad had to see if there's a clue :)

Nope, there isn't lol

[Pinup_gal]

It was only messy cos the latte spilt ...tut

[stribo]

It was only messy cos the latte spilt ...tut

Hopefully not on Rich's car this time.;)

[Pinup_gal]

No in mine!!!!

[Santa]

hopefully not on rich's car this time.;)

what did she do to my car?!?!?!?!?!?!

[stribo]

what did she do to my car?!?!?!?!?!?!
Nothing.:saint:

[Santa]

Nothing.:saint:

phew

[AndysR]

Complete brake overhaul today, thanks to Martin, Wayne, Rob and the two Steve's for all their help, much appreciated guy's :beer:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010472_zpsd54bcc50.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010472_zpsd54bcc50.jpg.html)


Was that a shot of the moment that Martin realised he was lied to as he realised he was working on a phase 1 and not a phase 2....



Oh, another council job, one man doing the job, 4 standing by watching. :lol:

Waiting for Martin's reaction to the above.... lol

[stribo]

Was that a shot of the moment that Martin realised he was lied to as he realised he was working on a phase 1 and not a phase 2....




Waiting for Martin's reaction to the above.... lol

Not quite sure why he's trying to hand latex gloves round. :yikes:

[V70 Graham]

Was that a shot of the moment that Martin realised he was lied to as he realised he was working on a phase 1 and not a phase 2....


Yup, and you can just see the box of kleenex resting on the front wing (he used nearly all of them)

[stribo]

I'm getting there, gotta clean it now it's filthy.....mind you I have today completed part one of 'The Next Stage'.....and I'm not telling anyone what that was :nono:

You bought a proper centre armrest with built in cupholders for your poverty spec car. :P

[V70 Graham]

You bought a proper centre armrest with built in cupholders for your poverty spec car. :P

Er......miles out lol

[AndysR]

Yup, and you can just see the box of kleenex resting on the front wing (he used nearly all of them)

Yeah but in fairness we are talking phase 1 and not phase 2 it would be rude not too!

[V70 Graham]

Was sick and tired of looking at the faded mudflaps so I gave them a couple of coats of dye.

Before and after pics.....

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010478_zpsb96cb1b6.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010478_zpsb96cb1b6.jpg.html)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010479_zps7dd2e8a5.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010479_zps7dd2e8a5.jpg.html)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010480_zpsb49923ab.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010480_zpsb49923ab.jpg.html)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010481_zps3dbb73f6.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010481_zps3dbb73f6.jpg.html)

[T5frankie]

makes them look alot better dont it

[V70 Graham]

makes them look alot better dont it

Just a bit, can't believe it took me so long to get round to doing them !

[T5frankie]

Just a bit, can't believe it took me so long to get round to doing them !

your cars nearly at the same standard as mine :haha:

[V70 Graham]

your cars nearly at the same standard as mine :haha:

Lets see, I've just been out and shot a few more pics.....

[stribo]

If you had a C70, you'd have body colour mudflaps. :P

[V70 Graham]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010488_zps7c93e54e.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010488_zps7c93e54e.jpg.html)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010489_zps882a73b1.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010489_zps882a73b1.jpg.html)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010491_zps53e72e3c.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010491_zps53e72e3c.jpg.html)

[t5 pete]

Looking real nice ive got a set of rear flaps to fit to myne which dye did u use I keep meaning to get that stuff I told frank about

[V70 Graham]

Looking real nice ive got a set of rear flaps to fit to myne which dye did u use I keep meaning to get that stuff I told frank about

Cheers Pete, I got the Wurth stuff, bit pricey but quality, looks like it should last quite a while.

[iancho]

Nice touch Graham... It makes the car look so much better instead of that tired look. I did mine about 1yr ago and it has not faded.

[V70 Graham]

.....though I forgot to do the black trim near the front fog lights, ah well that's next weeks job lol

[Pinup_gal]

It's looking very pretty :D

[M-R-P]

Really nice mate. It's the little things that make a big difference when a car is of this kind of standard.

Still think it needs the silver center caps for the comets tho ;)

[martybelfastt5]

that is one fine looking motor!

[V70 Graham]

.....though I forgot to do the black trim near the front fog lights, ah well that's next weeks job lol

.....fast forward to today and I've just been out and done the trim, before, during and after pics for your delight lol (Note to 'Fat Club' I'm even doing a sit-up as I take the piccy !)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/IMG_0327_zps556233e1.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/IMG_0327_zps556233e1.jpg.html)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/IMG_0330_zps372f93a8.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/IMG_0330_zps372f93a8.jpg.html)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/IMG_0331_zpsd8fea19f.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/IMG_0331_zpsd8fea19f.jpg.html)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/IMG_0333_zps2a9e093d.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/IMG_0333_zps2a9e093d.jpg.html)

[M-R-P]

Why do front-on pictures of your car always look like it's sniffing the camera? lol.

Looking good mate. How did you get away with doing the staining in the house? Has Anne gone out? ;)

[volvokid]

Looks brilliant, I might do this on the saffy if they ever need doing, I soaked mine in megs all season dressing a couple of years ago and they are still fine, but my car gets washed once a year to remove the dust so I don't truly know how it stands up, certainly won't be as good as worth as its not a dye.

[V70 Graham]

Why do front-on pictures of your car always look like it's sniffing the camera? lol.

Looking good mate. How did you get away with doing the staining in the house? Has Anne gone out? ;)

Yup, she's working hard (I hope) though why we bother sometimes is beyond us lol

[iancho]

Now that has compleated that little job.... Looks so much better mate, it's the little touches that make all the difference

[V70 Graham]

Not updated this thread for a while, to be honest I've been busy at work and not had the time, still I wheeled the 'Old Girl' out this morning and headed off to see Sarkey San down in Tadley for a bit of polishing before Sunday.

It was absolutely boiling in the sun, we did one side then headed into Newbury for lunch, returning to finish off what we started.

A couple of pictures trying to show the deep shine we (well Steve did most of it I just buffed off) achived, don't worry too much about the plastics, glass or wheels/tyres etc.....plenty of time to get those done Saturday.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010808_zps3f397f48.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010808_zps3f397f48.jpg.html)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010811_zps1b0becf0.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010811_zps1b0becf0.jpg.html)

[Pinup_gal]

Looking good!
Coulda popped to mine and cleaned my car :P

[M-R-P]

looking spanking mate

shame I'll be getting sticky fingerprints all over it tomorrow lol

[V70 Graham]

Looking good!
Coulda popped to mine and cleaned my car :P

I would have Nat, but don't have your address lol

[V70 Graham]

looking spanking mate

shame I'll be getting sticky fingerprints all over it tomorrow lol

Well, I have another confession.....as it was sooooo hot we couldn't do the roof, so if it's not raining too hard after you've fiddled with my bit's and pieces maybe we could give it the once over :redface:

[Pinup_gal]

I would have Nat, but don't have your address lol
Durr you just have to ask :P

[graemewelch]

looking good. i realy need to pull my finger out. ill have the dirtiest motor on vpc

[ExternalError]

looking good. i realy need to pull my finger out. ill have the dirtiest motor on vpc

no chance with me there

[merc85]

Looking very nice buddy ;)

[V70 Graham]

Looking very nice buddy ;)

Much appreciated Gav, means a lot coming from someone who looks after their cars as much as you mate.

[ExternalError]

is this the before pic

http://i.celebs.com/lt/000/041/374/41374.jpg

[V70 Graham]

Hahahahaha how did you get that ?
You can clearly make out Sarkey San's 'moobs'

[ExternalError]

someone posted it on face book under the title of how do i know my girl friends been cheating so i re purposed it

[bonelorry]

Looking very nice Graham!

[merc85]

I know it sounds daft but i really like the later centre cap's over the original black ones certainly show off those mint comets. Like i said the whole car looks very fresh.

:B_thumb:

[merc85]

is this the before pic

http://i.celebs.com/lt/000/041/374/41374.jpg

Oi where did you find a pic of my car lol

[abdul]

loovely looking car

[iancho]

You've both managed to do it again Graham what an excellent finish now that looks Shiny! Great reflections I bet it looks even better in person. I think the darker the car the better the results... Well done lads and in yesterdays heat it must of been hard work :B_thumb:

[V70 Graham]

.....and in yesterdays heat it must of been hard work :B_thumb:

It was too hot tbh Ian, and it looks like we'll (M-R-P and myself) be working on the car in the rain today !

[M-R-P]

It was too hot tbh Ian, and it looks like we'll (M-R-P and myself) be working on the car in the rain today !

The rain is supposed to let-up later... bring yer brolly lol.

[V70 Graham]

It's been raining here this morning, fine excuse for a beading shot.....

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010813_zpsad0005ec.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010813_zpsad0005ec.jpg.html)

[jdavis]

Looks great Graham

[V70 Graham]

Right, I'm off to the seaside.....well Poole actually to go and see master mechanic M-R-P (notice how I big him up before he does any work on the car lol) today's jobs include new vac lines and TCV as they haven't been done since I've had the car, we will also be fitting......something else :redface:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010817_zpscf6ec2fe.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010817_zpscf6ec2fe.jpg.html)

[BIG G]

Hard work polishing/waxing, pissin down here also. What wax u use graham?

Oh yh.....looks good!

[V70 Graham]

Hard work polishing/waxing, pissin down here also. What wax u use graham?

Oh yh.....looks good!

We used a variety of polishes and waxes mainly Meguires, I think this was the polish....

http://www.meguiars.co.uk/product/354/Swirl-Free-Polish/

[BIG G]

We used a variety of polishes and waxes mainly Meguires, I think this was the polish....

http://www.meguiars.co.uk/product/354/Swirl-Free-Polish/

Oh ok, might try that see what the finiish is like i use this stuff http://www.autoglym.com/products/products/high-definition-wax. Im happy with the results, arms kill thou after its done right lol

[jamesy12345]

Right, I'm off to the seaside.....well Poole actually to go and see master mechanic M-R-P (notice how I big him up before he does any work on the car lol) today's jobs include new vac lines and TCV as they haven't been done since I've had the car, we will also be fitting......something else :redface:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010817_zpscf6ec2fe.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010817_zpscf6ec2fe.jpg.html)

Hi Graham, are those hoses to connect to the TCV? If so could I pls get the part numbers from you for the hoses and clips? I'm just about to order some.

Your car looks VERY NICE and clean btw