Saffy C70 T5 GT work in progress.

[stribo]

I regret never doing this for the Cougar, but I thought I'd start a W.I.P. thread for the C70.This is how it looks as I bought it:
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_000205.jpg

First 2 jobs done today. First off replaced the top engine mount (which was FUBARed) with a powerflex one:
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_000201.jpg

Next up, fitted an induction kit kindly given to me by V70Graham:
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_000202.jpg

I'll update as I go. :D

[V70 Graham]

Deffo needed that top mount done mate, the induction kit looks good, sorry it wasn't in Orange :smile:

[stribo]

It sounds awesome mate, nearly as good as the Cougar. ;)

[V70 Graham]

It sounds awesome mate, nearly as good as the Cougar. ;)

Go wash your mouth out :nono:

[stribo]

Go wash your mouth out :nono:

I still love my Cougar, I've had it longer than I've known Rachel, but it's just not quick enough. :wallbash:

[Relfski]

Have now officially had a play in the C70 :crazy: Had to prize the keys out of his hands and insurance had been valid for 5 minutes :smileypul

[M-R-P]

Any more updates on the atacama funbus?
Will we be seeing it on Saturday?

[stribo]

We were away last weekend, so I didn't get an opportunity to work on it, but it'll be there Saturday. :D

[M-R-P]

Cool :)

[stribo]

O.K., did a couple of little things before the meet yesterday, first up was to replace the n/s headlight which had a hole in the glass, yet again V70Graham has come to my aid, and given me his old head lights (I really do owe you big time mate).
So, old headlight:
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_000217.jpg
New (old) headlight:
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_000218.jpg

And in the search for more power, I've fitted these, guaranteed for at least 10bhp:
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_000219.jpg

Got to love aero wipers. :lol:

More mods to follow, when I have the money ;)

[stribo]

Today I fitted a boost gauge, so I teed into the pipe coming out the inlet manifold and (hopefully) going to the recirc valve:
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_000272.jpg

Then routed it around the engine bay:
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_000273.jpg

And through a spare grommet to the drivers footwell:
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_000274.jpg

Then mounted the gauge in an A pillar pod and wired it into the light switch. This is the result:

Ignition off
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_000275.jpg

Ignition on
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_000276.jpg

Took it out for a test run, and the gauge only reads up to .2 bar pressure, and down to -.2 bar vacuum. I'm wondering if the pipe's being squashed where it goes between the A pillar trim and the dash top, but don't know where else to route it (any suggestions welcome). This is how I have it currently:
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_000277.jpg

Also does anyone know the best way of fixing the pod to the A pillar, I'm using double sided number plate tape, but it's ended up like this:
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_000278.jpg

Would tiger seal be too extreme?

[Kingsford G]

You getting there.And put that ginger seats in it too lol

[stribo]

You getting there.And put that ginger seats in it too lol

Thanks mate, unfortunately they don't do those seats for the C70.

[Kingsford G]

Joking abouts the seats but would look really nice tho.Have you done a remap yet?

[stribo]

Not yet, got a BOV to fit first, thought it was a MBC but it turned out it wasn't, so I'll fit it in the interim, but I need the boost gauge working properly first.

[Kingsford G]

Never had an MBC on suffy as don`t want it go bang if I get p1ssed off and floor it too early but had it on my t5,you do feel it.

[d2k]

hi Stribo....

could the boost pipes proximity to the manifold be the problem, i know my boost pipe gets very soft when its warmed up by the engine & mine is possibly expanding slightly under pressure... but mine runs along the strut brace on the P2 pretty far away from hot components yet it still suffers....im looking for something to shield it.

yours is VERY close to heated components..???? just a thought. :B_thumb:, though while cold it shouldn't be an issue.

[t5 pete]

First of remove the T peice and fit the gauge hose to the tree above the throttle body also 100% change the routing best place to have it run is from the vacume tree to the front pannel and all the way around behind the ecu box etc and through the fire wall, also what size pipe is it and is there any strength as a smaller harder pipe will just do the same job and work better

[stribo]

It's 4mm pipe, but quite soft, I'll try and get some hard stuff. Anyone know the best place to get it? MRP has recommended somewhere, but it's shut this afternoon.

[Harvey]

Hi just to say 1 bar is 14 psi, I thought most gauges we're in psi. As 2 bar (28 psi)max that is a lot of boost.
What boost is standard on your motor?.

[stribo]

Hi just to say 1 bar is 14 psi, I thought most gauges we're in psi. As 2 bar (28 psi)max that is a lot of boost.
What boost is standard on your motor?.
I'm not sure mate, but it's not showing 2 bar, but 0.2 bar. It's definitely boosting more than that.

[Harvey]

I'm not sure mate, but it's not showing 2 bar, but 0.2 bar. It's definitely boosting more than that.

Sorry I did miss the .

[M-R-P]

Steve, if you bring the saffy tomorrow, I'll have a play, I've got loads of pipe and cable ties (atacama ones too).
I'll get it sorted for ya.;)

[stribo]

Steve, if you bring the saffy tomorrow, I'll have a play, I've got loads of pipe and cable ties (atacama ones too).
I'll get it sorted for ya.;)
Thanks mate, I'll bring it along. :)

[Shadow]

if your looking for some good pipe then go to the scrappy and find a mk2/3 golf they have air actuated central lockin and look under the carpet there loads of thin bendy plastic pipe goin from the boot to each door. ihad the same problem with the boost guage in my 480 and it was the hose calapsing under vacuum when it got hot.

[Kingsford G]

All u need is the right hose and do a propper job,fitted 2 so far no probs at all.Come to esse meet Stribo I`ll do for u.

[stribo]

I never did an update on my boost gauge problem, it turns out there was a hole in the hose coming from the recirc valve, so once replaced by MRP it was all good.

Right to today, thanks to a tip off from Iancho, I bagged myself some projector headlights off Ebay last week, and set about fitting them today.
So off with old:
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_000433.jpg

A comparison between the two:
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_000435.jpg

And all fitted:
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_000437.jpg

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_000438.jpg

Very happy with them, and as a bonus they've been converted to HID. They came with LEDs in the sidelights, but they were the cheap Ebay ones that MRP's had problems with, and didn't work, so I've put normal bulbs in for now, but will be getting some better LEDs for them, and I've got some chrome indicator bulbs coming.

[V70 Graham]

Very nice Steve, makes the car look a lot newer, can I ask if your happy with the HID's ? What temperature are the bulbs ?
Now PLEASE sort out that dirty, nasty number plate !

[Wobbly Dave]

What bulbs are you using? I recommend getting some LED side lights - to make the colour match you dipped beam.

[stribo]

Very nice Steve, makes the car look a lot newer, can I ask if your happy with the HID's ? What temperature are the bulbs ?
Now PLEASE sort out that dirty, nasty number plate !

I haven't tried the HIDs in the dark yet so don't know what they're like. They're a bit blue, so I'm guessing 6000K. The number plate will be done soon. :P Oh and my headlights height adjust electrically :D

[stribo]

What bulbs are you using? I recommend getting some LED side lights - to make the colour match you dipped beam.

The sidelight bulbs I have put in for the moment are nicked out of the door marker lights, I'll be getting some LEDs when I can find some blueish ones.

[V70 Graham]

I haven't tried the HIDs in the dark yet so don't know what they're like. They're a bit blue, so I'm guessing 6000K. The number plate will be done soon. :P Oh and my headlights height adjust electrically :D

How do yours adjust, did you swap the motors over ?

[stribo]

Nope, had motors on them. :)

[Brett855tdi]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mPtKgX370k(In Boris voice) Very Nice!

[M-R-P]

Good job there Steve, I have some blue - ish LED sidelights going spare of you want them?

[T5frankie]

nice mate, i think the yellowish sidelights look better as they match the cars paint

http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac96/t5frankie/20121203_154401.jpg

[stribo]

Good job there Steve, I have some blue - ish LED sidelights going spare of you want them?

Thanks mate, Graham has some he's going to let me have.

[Brett855tdi]

Are these light just down to finding a set going on the flea bay? i guess unless they are jap, aus or uk they will be the wrong ones?

[V70 Graham]

Are these light just down to finding a set going on the flea bay? i guess unless they are jap, aus or uk they will be the wrong ones?

You can get them from PFV

[stribo]

Black:
http://www.partsforvolvosonline.com/product_info.php?cPath=515_680&products_id=5297

Clear:
http://www.partsforvolvosonline.com/product_info.php?cPath=515_680&products_id=5296

[iancho]

Glad your pleased with them Steve they were a steal at that price... Good job you told me you were after some at the RR day. They look a lot better mate! :B_thumb:

[oblark]

Looking good :) are you still going to the pompey dyno ?

[stribo]

Looking good :) are you still going to the pompey dyno ?

Hope to.

[stribo]

Just taken a pic with the lights on in the dark, the headlights don't look quite as blue.
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_000440.jpg

[M-R-P]

You could always swap them round and use the HIDs for full beam and the normal bulbs for dipped (same fitment)

[stribo]

You could always swap them round and use the HIDs for full beam and the normal bulbs for dipped (same fitment)

As discussed earlier in the thread, they take too long to warm up for full beam mate.

[stribo]

Glad your pleased with them Steve they were a steal at that price... Good job you told me you were after some at the RR day. They look a lot better mate! :B_thumb:

I love them mate, thanks for letting me know about them. Just goes to show, it's always worth going to meets. :D

[M-R-P]

As discussed earlier in the thread, they take too long to warm up for full beam mate.

Once they've been on for a while, they fire-up straight away after dipping them. And as for flashing people - through, mine start with a full light for about half a second, which seems to be enough.

[Kingsford G]

Glad your pleased with them Steve they were a steal at that price... Good job you told me you were after some at the RR day. They look a lot better mate! :B_thumb:

Me want some nice lights cheap too

[V70 Graham]

Looking good Steve, how do you find them when driving ?

[iancho]

I love them mate, thanks for letting me know about them. Just goes to show, it's always worth going to meets. :D

Yeah it really does pay off Steve and the memories are even better! :)

Kingsford i will keep an eye out for you matey!

[stribo]

Looking good Steve, how do you find them when driving ?

Still haven't driven in the dark with them.

[M-R-P]

Looking good Steve, how do you find them when driving ?

Round the front of the car - you can't miss them ;)

[V70 Graham]

Round the front of the car - you can't miss them ;)

Clever b0ll0x !

[martybelfastt5]

looking good!

[oblark]

Aussie number plates :)

[V70 Graham]

Just a quick update to keep Graham happy, these arrived today.:D


There no good mate, they are upside down lol, now get 'em fitted for Saturday.

[stribo]

Just a quick update to keep V70Graham happy, these arrived today:
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_000455-2.jpg

[iancho]

Looking good Steve, I love your username at the bottom! :B_thumb:

[M-R-P]

'Bout time!

[stribo]

'Bout time!
:finger:

[Knight Rider]

Just a quick update to keep V70Graham happy, these arrived today:
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_000455-2.jpg

Where did you get these done? as my plates are in an even worse state than your originals

[V70 Graham]

Where did you get these done? as my plates are in an even worse state than your originals

I think he got them from the same place I did, fast delivery too.....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300664495522

[stribo]

That's the place, though mine were £15.95, looks like they've dropped there prices.:slap::slap:

[V70 Graham]

That's the place, though mine were £15.95, looks like they've dropped there prices.:slap::slap:

There's always someone worse off than yourself.....I bought a set for the VAG as well as the Volvo, both @ £15.95 !

[stribo]

Bloody typical :lol:

[Kingsford G]

There's always someone worse off than yourself.....I bought a set for the VAG as well as the Volvo, both @ £15.95 !

Now u mentioned it I have an idea

[stribo]

Latest on the C70, I bought a set of coilovers for the car, and fitted them yesterday. Very happy with the way the car sits now, though obviously the ride has suffered, and it does tend to clonk over bumps now.
Rears fitted:
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_000538.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvo%20C70/WP_000538.jpg.html)

Fronts fitted:
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_000539.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvo%20C70/WP_000539.jpg.html)

And the result:
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_000541.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvo%20C70/WP_000541.jpg.html)

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_000542.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvo%20C70/WP_000542.jpg.html)

Also fitted the strut brace:

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_000543.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvo%20C70/WP_000543.jpg.html)

[oblark]

looking good :)

[Sharkey R]

Looks awesome now she's slammed :)

[V70 Graham]

She's looking good mate, remember to get that tracking done when you have time

[stribo]

She's looking good mate, remember to get that tracking done when you have time

Will be done after I finish work tomorrow. ;)

[WOODY T5]

setting nice mate well done wot kit is it

[Wobbly Dave]

what's with the difference in coil thickness on the front?

[iancho]

Sits nice now Steve and much better with the strut brace :)

[c70geoff]

looks good but i'm with dave, what is with what looks like 2 spring sizes on front

[stribo]

Don't know, that's how they came.

[c70geoff]

what make are they fella?

[partsforvolvos.com]

what's with the difference in coil thickness on the front?

they have a helper spring to stop the possibility of the seat moving down i think - all ride height adjustable coilovers i have seen are like this. - the kw ones i fitted had it as well.

[stribo]

what make are they fella?

They're Pro Sport Geoff.(and Dean)

[Jamest5r]

http://www.coiloversdirect.co.uk/volvo-850-prosport-coilovers/prod_179.html

[stribo]

Or for a bit cheaper:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230852964694?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

[Jamest5r]

Let me know how you get on with them please interested in the feed back

[stribo]

Will do mate, just don't expect much in the way of ride comfort. ;)

[V70 Graham]

Will do mate, just don't expect much in the way of ride comfort. ;)

Ya need to eat summat, get some flesh on ya butt cheeks lol

[Kingsford G]

Ya need to eat summat, get some flesh on ya butt cheeks lol

I need that upgrade too lol

[Jamest5r]

Air suspension seat in the Truck so can live with a harsh ride every mow and then :)

[stribo]

Ya need to eat summat, get some flesh on ya butt cheeks lol

You've got enough for both of us.

[c70geoff]

i may be buying these in the next few days

[stribo]

i may be buying these in the next few days

It would be a good idea to get some new top mounts all round as well.

[stribo]

A small addition sourced from D5Kerry.
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_000609.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvo%20C70/WP_000609.jpg.html)

[V70 Graham]

Car is looking good Steve, nice badge btw

[iancho]

Get them Pegs on Steve :smile:

[stribo]

I bought a Ferrita exhaust, and downpipe for the C70 (more of which in a seperate thread) anyway the guy also had an eggcrate grille, which I got for a very good price, as most the fixing pins were broken, so I took them out of my old grille, gave it a clean up, and this is how it looks:

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_000825.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvo%20C70/WP_000825.jpg.html)

[Tomcat]

Looking very nice!..

[V70 Graham]

Grill suits it IMHO when's the exhaust going on then ?

[graemewelch]

Very gay!!!

[tichai]

That grille looks sooo much better than the original

[stribo]

Very gay!!!

If you're looking for a bite, you'll have to 'hop' onto a different thread. :P

[stribo]

Grill suits it IMHO when's the exhaust going on then ?

Not sure yet, I may have problems, will be putting up a seperate thread about it.

[merc85]

Looking ace buddy,and I love those headlights sooo much i may have to get a v70 lol ;)

[stribo]

Looking ace buddy,and I love those headlights sooo much i may have to get a v70 lol ;)

Thanks mate, just don't go selling your 850 to get one.;)

[T5frankie]

Looking ace buddy,and I love those headlights sooo much i may have to get a v70 lol ;)

everyone has got them now mate, boring

[stribo]

everyone has got them now mate, boring

Same as all Volvo estates. :P

[merc85]

Same as all Volvo estates. :P

Oi oi lol

[LiamT4]

Have you thought about getting an "R" front bumper? Looks good on the convertible that s70t5chris has.

[merc85]

Have you thought about getting an "R" front bumper? Looks good on the convertible that s70t5chris has.

Yeah i reckon they look good on the c70's :biggrin:

[merc85]

Thanks mate, just don't go selling your 850 to get one.;)

LOL i could just get a Black v70 and take the front off it and stick it on the 850 lol

[stribo]

I'm not keen on the R bumpers on C70s, they're quite square, which doesn't match the curved lines of the car. Think they look great on the S/V70 though.

[rikcougar]

Just read through all this Steve

Car looks bloody spiffing old chap

Have to tag along to a meet next year and catch up

[stribo]

Thanks Rik, after the Cougar, it was never going to stay standard for long. Be good to catch up with you sometime, there's always the Christmas do, once it's sorted. ;)

[oblark]

I'm not keen on the R bumpers on C70s, they're quite square, which doesn't match the curved lines of the car. Think they look great on the S/V70 though.

What about this one then :)

http://carsfolia.com/icim/volvo-c70-t5/volvo-c70-t5-10.jpg

[stribo]

Oh yes, I like that. :D

[oblark]

Here`s one with a R bumper

http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=VQkTrTPsawEfSM&tbnid=7ibZ8Dw5QiBIzM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fvolvospeed.com%2Fvs_forum%2Ftopic %2F135120-c70-bumper-on-s70%2F&ei=Wsc0UpCTDKza0QWWqoGwAg&bvm=bv.52164340,d.ZGU&psig=AFQjCNE8QDCJbj0Np3RvRj9J8Z_ZFp2R_A&ust=1379276870604764

[merc85]

They all looks miles better than the standard bumper, I really like the R bumper on that saffy :)

[Wobbly Dave]

What about this one then :)

http://carsfolia.com/icim/volvo-c70-t5/volvo-c70-t5-10.jpg

Now that I like & I think it goes.

Shame you can't tell who sells it.

eggy grill looks good Steve.

[stribo]

Now that I like & I think it goes.

Shame you can't tell.

EG grill looks good Steve.

Thanks Dave, doesn't make the car any quicker, hopefully the exhaust and DP will.:D

[graemewelch]

Thanks Dave, doesn't make the car any quicker, hopefully the exhaust and DP will.:D


car might be quicker but the driver will prob be just as slow :funkybana

[stribo]

Nothing slow about this driver mate, just ask Frankie.;)

[AndysR]

Never been a fan of the R bumper on the C70 simply for the same reasons Stribo mentions earlier and that first one looks simply shocking! Leave it as it is they look good with the standard set up, grille looks excellent and modernises the front end nicely :)

[stribo]

Never been a fan of the R bumper on the C70 simply for the same reasons Stribo mentions earlier and that first one looks simply shocking! Leave it as it is they look good with the standard set up, grille looks excellent and modernises the front end nicely :)

Thanks mate, I have plans for my front bumper, but it's quite a way down the list at the moment.;)

[stribo]

So another week, another mod. Today was exhaust day, although not the downpipe, as that's a bit more involved. Took a couple of hours altogether, getting the old one out was the hard part, as it's one piece, and runs over the rear suspension, so I had to cut the rear hangers off, then undid the bottom shock mount, and dropped the suspension as far as possible, and I just managed to wriggle it out. Fitting the replacement Ferrita was a piece of cake, as it comes in 2 pieces, and is split above the suspension, so I could fit the front half from the front, then slide the rear part on from the rear of the car.

Comparison pics:
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_000827.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvo%20C70/WP_000827.jpg.html)
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_000828.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvo%20C70/WP_000828.jpg.html)

A couple of pics of it fitted:
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_000829.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvo%20C70/WP_000829.jpg.html)
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_000830.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvo%20C70/WP_000830.jpg.html)

It has more of a rumble at low revs, then as the revs rise the induction noise takes over, should sound even better once the DP with sports cat is fitted.

[graemewelch]

wait till the down pipe is one. the note will change again. what you doing with old exhaust. is it for sale or can it be loaned out

[stribo]

wait till the down pipe is one. the note will change again. what you doing with old exhaust. is it for sale or can it be loaned out

How about a part exchange for a S60R DP with 200 cell cat? ;)

[graemewelch]

got to love a trier. i can do you a good price on a down pipe. pm me and try me you might be suprised

[iancho]

The whole car is looking sweet Steve, nice work matey :)

[V70 Graham]

Good work, as always Steve.

[stribo]

What with C70Geoff going for a C70 R with his front bumper, I thought I'd try the same thing, but inside, so today I fitted this:
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_000845.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvo%20C70/WP_000845.jpg.html)

Not as obvious as Geoffs, but a start.

[c70geoff]

very swish my friend looking for a set myself
dial dials look sweet
this is turning into a mod off lol

any issues with any of the dials?

[stribo]

very swish my friend looking for a set myself
dial dials look sweet
this is turning into a mod off lol

any issues with any of the dials?

Certainly is mate, still got a set of Pegs to go on yet. ;)

[c70geoff]

ooooo nice

i'm looking for rear bumper mud flaps but have been told they are very very rare

[stribo]

ooooo nice

i'm looking for rear bumper mud flaps but have been told they are very very rare

Yeah good luck finding them, they do look good though.

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvos/V__EAAB.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvos/V__EAAB.jpg.html)

[c70geoff]

oooooo they do look luverly

[Biff]

The dials are a straight swop Geoff, really easy to do.
Looking well Steve but I'm a bit biased on the colour. Lol

[stribo]

The dials are a straight swop Geoff, really easy to do.
Looking well Steve but I'm a bit biased on the colour. Lol

I took mine apart and swapped dial faces and needle over, that way I still have the correct mileage. A suggestion from MRP, and recommended by S70T5Chris.

[Biff]

I took mine apart and swapped dial faces and needle over, that way I still have the correct mileage. A suggestion from MRP, and recommended by S70T5Chris.

I had to do that as the replacement clocks I got off kg were standard grey t5 clocks. I buggered up on my temp gauge though, although it reads correct it rests at 20 to when the ignition is off. :(
Recomend sticking some LEDs in too, mine look lovely at night.

[stribo]

That's the only problem with the dials, you can't see what colour they are at night, because they're backlit. The S60R dials still look blue at night, because they're shiny, and frontlit.

[Biff]

That's the only problem with the dials, you can't see what colour they are at night, because they're backlit. The S60R dials still look blue at night, because they're shiny, and frontlit.

Mine are backlit a very subtle ice blue which contrasts well with the orange needles. Worked out about £6 for the LEDs too.

[stribo]

Mine are backlit a very subtle ice blue which contrasts well with the orange needles. Worked out about £6 for the LEDs too.

I had el glow ones in the Cougar in blue:
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/02052010006.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/02052010006.jpg.html)
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/02052010009.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/02052010009.jpg.html)
The problem with that is you have to change all the other dash bulbs/LEDs.

[Biff]

I had el glow ones in the Cougar in blue:
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/02052010006.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/02052010006.jpg.html)
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/02052010009.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/02052010009.jpg.html)
The problem with that is you have to change all the other dash bulbs/LEDs.
They do look really well, that couger on the face is awesome!
I was lucky with mine, it doesn't look out of place with the switches.

[stribo]

New turbo came today:
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/WP_000870.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/WP_000870.jpg.html)

They'll be no stopping me now, should get low 14's now I've got a 12T ;)

[V70 Graham]

It's no good to you on the kitchen table mate.

[stribo]

That's why it's on the coffee table. ;)

[smithy]

That's why it's on the coffee table. ;)

A 12t ermmmm I think you mean an 18t

[V70 Graham]

A 12t ermmmm I think you mean an 18t

No he doesn't.....he really has just bought a 12t

[stribo]

Yep, it's definitely a 12T.

[smithy]

Why buy a turbo off an lpt 2.5 is the question then

[stribo]

Because it has an angle flange to suit my DP.

[smithy]

Because it has an angle flange to suit my DP.

Ok but the turbo is a lot small than yours or are you going to fit your 16t compressor housing on the angled flange exhaust housing .

[V70 Graham]

Ok but the turbo is a lot small than yours or are you going to fit your 16t compressor housing on the angled flange exhaust housing .

I think that's his plan, then whack on the dp......he should be up somewhere near your 140bhp then lol

[stribo]

Yep, just swapping flanges over.

[Kingsford G]

So u gonna make it as fast as the R?

[stribo]

I'm trying, but I keep making the R faster too.

[iancho]

I like the way your thinking Steve! :B_thumb:

[Biff]

Tidy dude, should be rocking the quarter next year.
Fair few people building sleepers for next year.
I will be spectating. Lol

[stribo]

As the weather was being kind today, I thought I'd do some work on the car. It didn't go well, I planned on fitting a RIP kit I got, but it's for a ME7, I thought I'd be able to use the existing hose that fits on the throttle body, but it angles upwards, so is no good. Back to the drawing board.
The coilovers have been noisy ever since I fitted them, there's a 'twanging' sound when the wheels are turned left, or right, so I thought I'd see if I could find the problem. Having stripped one side out, the only thing I could see that could be causing the noise, is where the assister spring and main spring meet each other, they must twang as they run over each other, so no joy there either.
To cheer myself up from having a wasted afternoon, and because the front tyres are almost down to their limit, I fitted then Pegs that have been cluttering up my garage (along with the tyres). So off I go to the tyre place to get the new tyres I already have fitted, whilst queuing I suddenly realise I can't remember putting the locking wheel bolt key back in the car. :slap: I get home, and can't find it anywhere even though I remember taking it off the last wheel I put on, I can't remember seeing it after that. Dementia is obviously taking a hold. :(
Anyway even though they're quite tatty at the moment (they're being refurbed in the spring) they don't look too bad. :D

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_20140111_16_24_15_Pro.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvo%20C70/WP_20140111_16_24_15_Pro.jpg.html)

Oh and the front brake pads haven't got much meat left on them, so I'll be ordering some Ferodo DS2500s.

[V70 Graham]

Shame the day didn't go quite how you wanted.....but the wheels look good.

[Jamest5r]

The pegs look great on that, first bit of sunshine in 6 weeks and everybody's out with their cars lol

[merc85]

Wheels looking smart, i had a nightmare with my locking wheel nut key it got sooo worn, ive gone back to normal bolts now.

[stribo]

Wheels looking smart, i had a nightmare with my locking wheel nut key it got sooo worn, ive gone back to normal bolts now.

Had the same problem with the R, mine works fine, if I can find it.

[Biff]

Big fan of my ferrodo's Steve, I do recommend!
Wheels look tidy mate, I keep looking at mine & wanting a change. :)

[stribo]

Big fan of my ferrodo's Steve, I do recommend!
Wheels look tidy mate, I keep looking at mine & wanting a change. :)

Yeah, I've heard good things about the Ferodos, and they've got to be better than whatever pads are in there, as they've only lasted 18 months and let me down badly at Silverstone. Rnash has some nice Nebs for sale at the moment. ;)

[oblark]

Yeah, I've heard good things about the Ferodos, and they've got to be better than whatever pads are in there, as they've only lasted 18 months and let me down badly at Silverstone. Rnash has some nice Nebs for sale at the moment. ;)

I`ve found that the Ferodes take a few miles of braking to get the pads up to temp, when the pads are cold the brakes are ££££

[stribo]

I`ve found that the Ferodes take a few miles of braking to get the pads up to temp, when the pads are cold the brakes are ££££
I've used EBC Red Stuff previously, and they're pretty much the same.

[LiamT4]

I've used EBC Red Stuff previously, and they're pretty much the same.

I found the ferodo's much worse than the red stuff when cold. In fact when I had ds25s on, many years ago (so maybe they are better now), and my mate was borrowing the car, I actually warned him to be careful when they were cold.

They were good once warmed up though.

[munster732]

Wheels looking smart, i had a nightmare with my locking wheel nut key it got sooo worn, ive gone back to normal bolts now.

Did you really just say that, with some delicious new 18 in wheels fitted?
Please say I misunderstood fer fecks sake Gav!!!

[Biff]

Yeah, I've heard good things about the Ferodos, and they've got to be better than whatever pads are in there, as they've only lasted 18 months and let me down badly at Silverstone. Rnash has some nice Nebs for sale at the moment. ;)

They do need warming up but it really doesn't take much to get some heat in them. ;)
As for the nebs, I'm going to be boring & stick to 17's as I can't be trusted with big wheels & skinny tyres! Lol

[stribo]

They do need warming up but it really doesn't take much to get some heat in them. ;)
As for the nebs, I'm going to be boring & stick to 17's as I can't be trusted with big wheels & skinny tyres! Lol

Do what I've done then, big wheels with wide tyres (235/35/18) :D

[Wobbly Dave]

Not a massive fan of pegs on the C70 for the same reason that I am not keen on the R bumper. That said they don't look that bad.

As far as the ME7 RIP kit goes - you can cut & shut the tube....

23492

[stribo]

Not a massive fan of pegs on the C70 for the same reason that I am not keen on the R bumper. That said they don't look that bad.

As far as the ME7 RIP kit goes - you can cut & shut the tube....

23492

The problem with that is there's no port for the ICV pipe.

[Wobbly Dave]

The thing that is blanked off in the picture above?

[T5frankie]

Do what I've done then, big wheels with wide tyres (235/35/18) :D

good luck with tight turns then lol my 225's rub alot on full lock

[stribo]

good luck with tight turns then lol my 225's rub alot on full lock

Yeah, they'll rub a bit, but will probably fit spacers.

[T5frankie]

Yeah, they'll rub a bit, but will probably fit spacers.

the tyres are just too big mate, i has to fit 215 35 19's in the end, are yours 18's then?

[stribo]

Yeah, 235/35/18

[stribo]

The thing that is blanked off in the picture above?

Ah, I thought that was part you cut off, I'll have to have a look when I change the intercooler.

[stribo]

Got the new tyres fitted today:
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_20140112_11_57_23_Pro.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvo%20C70/WP_20140112_11_57_23_Pro.jpg.html)


The ride isn't bad as I expected considering they only a 35 profile, but they don't fill the arches as much now. :(
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_20140112_12_36_10_Pro.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvo%20C70/WP_20140112_12_36_10_Pro.jpg.html)

On the plus side they should help acceleration. ;)

[oblark]

Could they lift the car any higher ???? :)

[graemewelch]

The problem with that is there's no port for the ICV pipe.

i drew up the hose and ive got quotes to get it made. just never got around to it. tomany other things on the go

http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/gg483/gwexhausts/20140112_164918_zps1a04831f.jpg (http://s1240.photobucket.com/user/gwexhausts/media/20140112_164918_zps1a04831f.jpg.html)

[stribo]

What I need is the hose with the smaller one attached, as in the photo.:
http://www.partsforvolvosonline.com/popup_large_image.php?pID=8204

[WOODY T5]

Looks very nice mate keep up the great work p.s wot tyre make did u go for!

[stribo]

Looks very nice mate keep up the great work p.s wot tyre make did u go for!

They're Contis mate, got the bargain of the century off a mate of Graeme Welchs, all 4 for £200, the bloke at the tyre place said they charge £212 for 1. :D

[graemewelch]

Not a massive fan of pegs on the C70 for the same reason that I am not keen on the R bumper. That said they don't look that bad.

As far as the ME7 RIP kit goes - you can cut & shut the tube....

23492

i was going to get these hoses made up. ive got quotes for all the tooling. just never got them made due to not having funds available
URL=http://s1240.photobucket.com/user/gwexhausts/media/20140112_164918_zps1a04831f.jpg.html]http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/gg483/gwexhausts/20140112_164918_zps1a04831f.jpg[/URL]

[AAnickmac]

its looking realy good with those wheels. i need to see what your exhaust sounds like before i decide what to do with mine. got any vids or sound clips?

[stribo]

its looking realy good with those wheels. i need to see what your exhaust sounds like before i decide what to do with mine. got any vids or sound clips?

I haven't, but I can make a vid for you.

[iancho]

Looks much better with the 18's on now Steve, I'm really enjoying catching up on this thread mate. Well done it's a good read! :smile:

[stribo]

Got a spare few minutes this morning so fitted the gearknob I got from Siamblue. The old one put up a bit of a fight, and I couldn't pull it off, so I twisted it until the locating tab broke, then it popped off quite easily. Luckily the new one is held on with grub screws. :)
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_20140216_11_26_08_Pro.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvo%20C70/WP_20140216_11_26_08_Pro.jpg.html)

Just going to see if I can find a black gaiter now.

[V70 Graham]

Nice Knob, nob.

[graemewelch]

Just going to see if I can find a black gaiter now.[/QUOTE]



get some black dye. Thatll sort it

[oblark]

Got a spare few minutes this morning so fitted the gearknob I got from Siamblue. The old one put up a bit of a fight, and I couldn't pull it off, so I twisted it until the locating tab broke, then it popped off quite easily. Luckily the new one is held on with grub screws. :)
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_20140216_11_26_08_Pro.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvo%20C70/WP_20140216_11_26_08_Pro.jpg.html)

Just going to see if I can find a black gaiter now.

Whats that worth...........1-2 bhp :)

[stribo]

Just going to see if I can find a black gaiter now.



get some black dye. Thatll sort it[/QUOTE]

Which would be best, as I don't think it's proper leather, so I guess leather dyd wouldn't work.


Whats that worth...........1-2 bhp :)

That's going to speed up my gear changes by 0.00000000000000000000000001 seconds. ;)

[AndysR]

Gear knob looks good and I don't think it looks that out of place against the gaiter tbh.. :)

[stribo]

So the latest mod was supposed to be just a do88 intercooler, but because of the rad springing a leak when the new intercooler was fitted, I bought a do88 rad as well.
After everything was stripped out:
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_20140315_09_49_50_Pro.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvo%20C70/WP_20140315_09_49_50_Pro.jpg.html)

Needless to say the old radiator put up a fight when I was trying to remove it, and the captive threaded bosses came away from the front cross member, so it all had to be cut off, but the new one went on easily with new stainless nuts and bolts:
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_20140315_10_25_31_Pro.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvo%20C70/WP_20140315_10_25_31_Pro.jpg.html)

Next up was the intercooler and air con radiator/condensor:
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_20140315_11_13_10_Pro.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvo%20C70/WP_20140315_11_13_10_Pro.jpg.html)

Again, not simple, as with the new radiator, and intercooler, therewasn't enough clearance for the air con rad, so after a little surgery, I had enough clearance:
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/6a258dcd-87f9-46fb-9d84-c9295f1df7fb.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvo%20C70/6a258dcd-87f9-46fb-9d84-c9295f1df7fb.jpg.html)

Next up a bit of surgery to the front panel, from this:
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_20140315_12_34_32_Pro.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvo%20C70/WP_20140315_12_34_32_Pro.jpg.html)

To this:
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_20140315_12_36_39_Pro.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvo%20C70/WP_20140315_12_36_39_Pro.jpg.html)

Also relocated the horns:
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/1e4449a5-c69d-411d-9dc4-26bb737232aa.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvo%20C70/1e4449a5-c69d-411d-9dc4-26bb737232aa.jpg.html)

Got it all back together, and once the starting problem was sorted, bled the cooling system, and topped up with oil. So with all the shiny shiny I've fitted, it looks like this:
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_20140316_09_13_15_Pro.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvo%20C70/WP_20140316_09_13_15_Pro.jpg.html)

Yep, you can't see any of it :slap: but hopefully with the other mods in the pipeline, it'll help, and to be fair, anyone who'e fitted a set of forged rods or pistons, or other internals can't see them anyway, just knowing they're there is what matters, along with how they perform.
Next up, RIP kit. :D

[Jim S70R]

Nicely done, great work!!

[Kingsford G]

Well done mate,good mods there.

[artfulflounder]

Great work.....those bits look very high quality.

[V70 Graham]

Nice work, glad it all worked out ok.

[munster732]

Will be doin the intercooler fit this weekend, the TNS one is even thicker than the Do88 one so to save hassle and time we will prob remove the air con rad. I know it will all fit but it's a ball ache as there is less room than on an 850 and there is problems with headlamp wiper/fan shroud clearance I'm told with the TNS.

[stribo]

Will be doin the intercooler fit this weekend, the TNS one is even thicker than the Do88 one so to save hassle and time we will prob remove the air con rad. I know it will all fit but it's a ball ache as there is less room than on an 850 and there is problems with headlamp wiper/fan shroud clearance I'm told with the TNS.
Not seen the TNS one, but the do88 one does foul the front panel, so a couple of the strenghtening spars needed removing from the top, and I trimmed up the sides of the intercooler so I could keep my headlight wipers.
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_20140308_12_32_56_Pro.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvo%20C70/WP_20140308_12_32_56_Pro.jpg.html)
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_20140308_12_32_48_Pro.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvo%20C70/WP_20140308_12_32_48_Pro.jpg.html)

[jamesy12345]

I was wondering about mine, looks like I'll need to cut it back also to avoid the wipers. Well done for getting it all in!

[partsforvolvos.com]

good work steve.

[iancho]

Nice work Steve, it's coming along nicely bud :)

[Wobbly Dave]

I'd like to say nice work but then you'll beat me & I will be sad :cry:

[stribo]

I'd like to say nice work but then you'll beat me & I will be sad :cry:

Me, beat you? That's the plan. ;) Needs more work yet though.

[WOODY T5]

Some nice work there steve moving along nicely all these mods going on best start looking for ways too in to the 12s I thinks :)

[stribo]

Some nice work there steve moving along nicely all these mods going on best start looking for ways too in to the 12s I thinks :)

At the moment I'll be happy with low 14's, once the 18t, jap manifold, and ferrita downpipe with sports cat goes on I'll be hoping for late 13's, you've nothing to worry about for a while yet mate. ;)

[theflyingbrick]

just been catching up on this thread,youve done well mate I look forward to seeing this running (behind me) down the strip :eclipsee_

[stribo]

just been catching up on this thread,youve done well mate I look forward to seeing this running (behind me) down the strip :eclipsee_

Haha, you going to North Weald on the 8th June, should have the turbo done by then. I'll only be behind you if you choose to reverse down the strip. ;)

[theflyingbrick]

Haha, you going to North Weald on the 8th June, should have the turbo done by then. I'll only be behind you if you choose to reverse down the strip. ;)

yeah I reckon I should have her finished by then but im gonna take my time with porting and polishing the head though.......oh ive said too much ;)

[stribo]

yeah I reckon I should have her finished by then but im gonna take my time with porting and polishing the head though.......oh ive said too much ;)
Game on then mate. ;)

[rikcougar]

Coming together nicely Steve, good work :B_thumb:

[stribo]

Gave the car an oil change today, ready for tomorrows trip to Avon, and a little something extra:
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_20140329_16_34_30_Pro.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvo%20C70/WP_20140329_16_34_30_Pro.jpg.html)

[AcidicDavey]

Put that power steering cap on right!


...my ocd is killing me!

Took me a while to figure what the little extra was, thick or what lol

[graemewelch]

yeah I reckon I should have her finished by then but im gonna take my time with porting and polishing the head though.......oh ive said too much ;)

You got any pics. Im starting my head tomora.

[WOODY T5]

Gave the car an oil change today, ready for tomorrows trip to Avon, and a little something extra:
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_20140329_16_34_30_Pro.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvo%20C70/WP_20140329_16_34_30_Pro.jpg.html)i like the way it looks standard mate lol

[stribo]

Put that power steering cap on right!


...my ocd is killing me!

Took me a while to figure what the little extra was, thick or what lol


i like the way it looks standard mate lol

What I didn't realise when I ordered it was that it's just a cover that goes over the standard cap, I still think it looks good though. :D

[AcidicDavey]

What I didn't realise when I ordered it was that it's just a cover that goes over the standard cap, I still think it looks good though. :D

Would be nice if they printed the logo on it straight too, mine is wonky! Can't quite tell from the photo but your's seems to be too? But no, a nice looking thing anyway.

[stribo]

Yeah, it's slightly wonky, but I'm trying not to think about it, I may not sleep. ;)

[AcidicDavey]

....I've got a sudden urge to go outside and scratch the logo off, not good....

*need help, need help!

[WOODY T5]

What I didn't realise when I ordered it was that it's just a cover that goes over the standard cap, I still think it looks good though. :Dyeah me too got one on my motor think That's why it goes so good

[c70geoff]

Starting to think u gonna win this mod off

[stribo]

Starting to think u gonna win this mod off

Best pull your finger out mate.;)

[c70geoff]

Well that I am but just been deciding what livery to paint the trucks

[stribo]

Well that I am but just been deciding what livery to paint the trucks

Well, that's an easy one.;)

[c70geoff]

Oh I know just bought 10 litres of gay gold

[stribo]

Quick update, changed my steering wheel today, from this:
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_20140531_14_13_15_Pro.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvo%20C70/WP_20140531_14_13_15_Pro.jpg.html)

to this:
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_20140531_14_31_40_Pro.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvo%20C70/WP_20140531_14_31_40_Pro.jpg.html)

:D

[AndysR]

Looks smart, didn't realise or forgot that you had R clocks fitted :)

[V70 Graham]

Steering wheel and 'R' clocks....should be easily another 0.05 sec off next Sunday.

[stribo]

Steering wheel and 'R' clocks....should be easily another 0.05 sec off next Sunday.

I want .06 secs off in the R, then I'll be in the 13s. :D

[Kingsford G]

I want .06 secs off in the R, then I'll be in the 13s. :D

No you won`t,Rachel will

[stribo]

No you won`t,Rachel will


:finger:

Hopefully we'll both be. ;)

[Jamest5r]

I want .06 secs off in the R, then I'll be in the 13s. :D

So do I :)

[Kingsford G]

:finger:

Hopefully we'll both be. ;)

I'll b very impressed if the ginger does high 13s,lets hope all that hard work pays.

[stribo]

I'll b very impressed if the ginger does high 13s,lets hope all that hard work pays.

I wasn't talking about the C70, but the R. The C70 needs a bit of work yet. ;)

[WOODY T5]

I'll b very impressed if the ginger does high 13s,lets hope all that hard work pays.yeah u and me both lol lol

[stribo]

Well, after waiting for all the bits to come together, yesterday was turbo change time, first off, it was time to get rid of the old exhaust manifold in favour of a Jap ME7 one (japanifold):
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_20140830_11_46_59_Pro.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvo%20C70/WP_20140830_11_46_59_Pro.jpg.html)

then on with the 18t :D:
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_20140830_14_35_29_Pro.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvo%20C70/WP_20140830_14_35_29_Pro.jpg.html)

Next up was the ferrita downpipe with 200 cell sports cat:
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_20140830_17_34_23_Pro.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvo%20C70/WP_20140830_17_34_23_Pro.jpg.html)
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_20140830_17_34_47_Pro.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvo%20C70/WP_20140830_17_34_47_Pro.jpg.html)

Luckily I also had a GWE intake pipe, as the old one was shot, though fitting the GWE one was a right PITA, obviously no R&D went into it:
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_20140830_17_54_45_Pro.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvo%20C70/WP_20140830_17_54_45_Pro.jpg.html)
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_20140830_18_13_37_Pro.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvo%20C70/WP_20140830_18_13_37_Pro.jpg.html)

So, how does it sound? how does it go? No idea, was planning on firing it up this morning and giving it a shake down, but Rachel's been running a temperature since Thursday afternoon, and unable to keep food down, so I've had to drop her off at the hospital this morning.:(
Hopefully it'll all be up and running properly in time for Trax. Talking of which, fitted DS2500 pads and braided hoses to the front a few weeks ago, just have the rear hoses and handbrake shoes to do.

[V70 Graham]

Who's been a busy boy then.

Glad to see it all coming together mate.

[stribo]

Wow, can't believe it's been nearly 2 years since I updated this thread. Anyway, after a long time bouncing around on cheap Pro sport coilovers, I've taken the plunge, and bought a set of BCs.
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p552/stribo/20160816_181155_zpsuipouxra.jpg (http://s1155.photobucket.com/user/stribo/media/20160816_181155_zpsuipouxra.jpg.html)
Can't wait to get them fitted, I'll report back once they're on. :D

[martybelfastt5]

very nice!

[stribo]

Finally got them on today, going to let them settle, then get them set up properly for geometry, and corner weighted.

Old and new:
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/20170221_120337.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvo%20C70/20170221_120337.jpg.html)
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/20170216_171907.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvo%20C70/20170216_171907.jpg.html)
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/20170221_121634.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvo%20C70/20170221_121634.jpg.html)
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/20170217_154437.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvo%20C70/20170217_154437.jpg.html)
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/20170217_154450.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvo%20C70/20170217_154450.jpg.html)
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/20170221_140506.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvo%20C70/20170221_140506.jpg.html)
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/20170217_162120.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvo%20C70/20170217_162120.jpg.html)

[Doingitsideways]

Thought you were dead!!

Looking good there :)

What's the plan with that saffy R?

[stribo]

Thought you were dead!!

Looking good there :)

What's the plan with that saffy R?

News of my demise is somewhat premature. ;)

I'm getting it back up to scratch, got a steering rack, rear exhaust section, and front shocks to fit, and go from there. :D

[Tee5alive]

She looks great mate always liked that Saffron such a unique colour!

Nice wheels too CANISTO are 'the dogs dangly bits' much better looking than ANY of the other Volvo wheels which look and feel heavy.

Have to get 2 of mine welded now as a small hairline crack appeared leading to slow punctures :((( I MUST get a boost gauge for the C70 and make time to do improvements on her. Going for a remap and uprated injectors (orange) funny enough! Also may go for the larger CHRA upgrade with the turbo. as I fitted to the 'tank' V70. Took out the blown one and fitted a larger compressor assembly that's guaranteed

trouble is having a girlfriend now that gets expensive so the options.......keep the car OR dump the gf...................NO CONTEST hahahaha

[stribo]

Luckily I don't have that problem, as my wife is into cars too, in my signature pic, she's in the S60R, and she beat me, but it was damp, and she had AWD lol.
Yeah, I like the Canistos, just unsure whether to leave them on the V70R, or get another set of Comets for it, probably stick with the Canistos for now. If you're going for uprated injectors, you'll want blues, though you should have them already, oranges were used on the early T5s, and LPT cars.

[v70 jay]

Hi mate.
Have you had a chance to drive it on the new coilovers yet? Wondering how they feel?

And how good were the pro sports?