V70R Not such a pensioner mobile?!

[sartain87]

So after running a few different cars and needing something safe for our daughter this came up local, for a very good price!

Basics are

97 R phase 1 Volvo V70 R 2.3 turbo

Rebuilt 18T turbo
Full stainless scorpion exhaust
HML chipped ecu and remap
Forge dump valve
Piper cross air filter

Supposedly around 280-300bhp but will see when its rolling roaded, needs setting up properly and a few tweaks.

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Plans are to tidy the few blemishes in the bodywork, more power and maybe some coilovers and wheel change.

Unsure on what wheels to go for so if you have any ideas please let me know.

[M-R-P]

Personally, I'd keep those wheels. A guy near me has an almost identicle car, but is kept spotless, even though it's his daily driver.

Bit of TLC there mate and she'll be lovely.

Welcome along.

[sartain87]

Thanks mate, to be honest I like the wheels and will keep them but might get another set for when i get bored haha

The last owner didn't wanna sell it, but being unused for a few months its spot on. First thing is to either find a mint bumper or get this one sprayed!

[M-R-P]

Personally, I'd have a go at the bumper myself. If it goes wrong, you've only lost 20 quid in paint.

[T5frankie]

as for wheels refurb the comets or get some 19" pegs like mine lol

[V70 Graham]

Nice looking car, do like the Comets :wink:

[sartain87]

as for wheels refurb the comets or get some 19" pegs like mine lol

It was your car that made me want a Volvo in the first place! I was originally after a s70, but this came up haha

[sartain87]

Personally, I'd have a go at the bumper myself. If it goes wrong, you've only lost 20 quid in paint.

I haven't got the patience for things like that, my mates have will have to persuade them some how!

[foammanmark]

Looks very nice and I hope that she goes well for you. I got a nautic blue fwd manual R the weekend before last, and that's my project for the next 6 months or so.......17415

[T5frankie]

It was your car that made me want a Volvo in the first place! I was originally after a s70, but this came up haha

Thanks I always have the sexiest Volvo's on the forum...............LOL

[foammanmark]

Thanks I always have the sexiest Volvo's on the forum...............LOL

Laser was sexier and way too sexy for me............so I sold her! LOL

[WOODY T5]

Thanks I always have the sexiest Volvo's on the forum...............LOLYeah but not the fastest lol

[sartain87]

Number plate too small?

Ignore the defects in the bumper want it either spraying or a new one sourcing in the new year after the bad weather!

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[hybriduno]

In my opinion its to small, i preffer normal plates but thats just me :) other than that, its a very nice car :) im tempted to buy a volvo for a daily drive soon :)

[T5frankie]

Laser was sexier and way too sexy for me............so I sold her! LOL

ii think not mate, no-ones looked as good as this one on the forum.......

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[T5frankie]

Yeah but not the fastest lol

i'm working on it lol

[foammanmark]

ii think not mate, no-ones looked as good as this one on the forum.......

http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac96/t5frankie/Track%20days/cadwell22-1.jpg
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I was only after a reaction from you! Laser was very, very nice, but yes your saffy was a little sexier with the 19's on her.

[T5frankie]

I was only after a reaction from you! Laser was very, very nice, but yes your saffy was a little sexier with the 19's on her.

lol i know, laser would have been nice for a daily although not as nice as an e55 lol

[foammanmark]

Thanks mate, to be honest I like the wheels and will keep them but might get another set for when i get bored haha

The last owner didn't wanna sell it, but being unused for a few months its spot on. First thing is to either find a mint bumper or get this one sprayed!

If you make it to the Wakefield RR day, will you coming in this car? I'd like to see how she compares to my R with Frankie's Rica custom map.

[T5frankie]

If you make it to the Wakefield RR day, will you coming in this car? I'd like to see how she compares to my R with Frankie's Rica custom map.

lol his car has my old map lol, you cant compare like that mark, you need to see what yours is standard then compare it that way, there are massive differences between all standard t5 engines

[LiamT4]

Laser blue is my fave colour for the V70R, they looking stunning when polished.

[T5frankie]

Laser blue is my fave colour for the V70R, they looking stunning when polished.

shame they didnt come in manual fwd

[LiamT4]

shame they didnt come in manual fwd

If the'd have done them in fwd with an auto, i'd have had one long ago. Everytime i see one, i'm tempted.

[T5frankie]

If the'd have done them in fwd with an auto, i'd have had one long ago. Everytime i see one, i'm tempted.

when you selling the bimmer then lol?

[LiamT4]

when you selling the bimmer then lol?

When the 2.4 s60t5's come down in price ;-) lol

[foammanmark]

lol his car has my old map lol, you cant compare like that mark, you need to see what yours is standard then compare it that way, there are massive differences between all standard t5 engines

I'll be bringing the standard ecu as well, so if I can run with both then we can see the difference.

[foammanmark]

Laser blue is my fave colour for the V70R, they looking stunning when polished.

It is so nice, and just different for a Volvo. I don't know how many people said to me in the time that I had that car that they'd never seen a Volvo in laser before. I just didn't like the auto at all.

[foammanmark]

If the'd have done them in fwd with an auto, i'd have had one long ago. Everytime i see one, i'm tempted.

I'm still getting people asking me now for the details of the guy that bought mine so that they can contact him!

[LiamT4]

I'm still getting people asking me now for the details of the guy that bought mine so that they can contact him!

Not surprised really. They look very nice, just a shame the 265bhp versions were all awd.

[T5frankie]

When the 2.4 s60t5's come down in price ;-) lol

they are cheap now £3500 will get you one

[T5frankie]

I'll be bringing the standard ecu as well, so if I can run with both then we can see the difference.

you wont be able to, you will only have a couple of power runs

[foammanmark]

Not surprised really. They look very nice, just a shame the 265bhp versions were all awd.

Mine was the phase 2 with 250bhp as standard, but still auto/awd. The BSR map however took it upto 300'ish but I was going to take it to the Wakefield RR day to see what she was putting down, if I'd still had her.

[LiamT4]

they are cheap now £3500 will get you one

Still too much to get a good one, when you consider what other fast saloon you can get for that money ;-)

[T5frankie]

Still too much to get a good one, when you consider what other fast saloon you can get for that money ;-)

like what?

[NORDIC R]

Beautiful machine sir to drive it
Im in the midst of getting 70R back to roadworthyness for my little daughter arriving in the next few days
Defo be getting wheels painted in grey its lovely (yes marty yoi are right)

[foammanmark]

Beautiful machine sir to drive it
Im in the midst of getting 70R back to roadworthyness for my little daughter arriving in the next few days
Defo be getting wheels painted in grey its lovely (yes marty yoi are right)
Congratulations on the impending arrival of your Daughter. Do you have a V or S 70 R?

[sartain87]

So just to keep this updated, not upto standards of most on here, but it will get there.

With my other half moaning there were car parks in the dining room, i thought it was time to just chuck them on the car to safe the ear bashing.

Genuine Volvo strut brace, (coolant bottle has been changed, also the pipercross has been removed and a BSR filter now replaces it thanks to S70chris.)
Still need the fit the polyurethane top engine mount and tidy a few pipes.

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If anyone has been reading the boost gauge thread about my problems with the car here's an update.

Basically Frankie worked he's magic on Saturday and its now gone from 2psi - 8-10psi, it wasn't just the gauge at fault, although he suspects the hose needs changing, but he also adjusted the actuator, swappedand changed a few things and its improved no end. Although there is still more to come. Car also needs an inter cooler pipe changing as the metal insert has been crushed so the pipe doesn't sit properly. I have a RIP kit being delivered so gonna fit that and go from there.

But it was alot slower than he's gold machine, so i was slightly annoyed driving home haha

Other than sorting the boost issue's out i have a RIP kit coming, rear strut brace thanks to "black beast"

Oh and as i had a couple of minutes spare, this happened:

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Would just like to say thank you to Frankie for hes help saturday, S70chris and Black beast for the parts, and also Parts For Volvo's (Jamie) who despite many PM's and message's sorted out the parts i needed in double quick time, highly reccomended.

And before you ask he did give me a free present ;)

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And if you're still reading, sorry to bore you haha

[M-R-P]

I didn't get sweeties... :(

[sartain87]

Complain mate, or maybe its local customers only? haha

[T5frankie]

I've never had sweets, and I go in there alot

[V70 Graham]

I always get them !

[smithy]

I never got sweets ether but I am ordering 320mm slotted and drilled discs and pads off him for my 940 so he might be generous then.frankie is a legend with these cars mate and I'm glad it's coming on now and getting to what you want .looks nice.

[sartain87]

Must just be one of the lucky ones haha

[sartain87]

One more job

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[sartain87]

RIP kit fitted, dump valve taken off

And now i have another boost leak, from one of the PCV pipes, hopefully get that sorted end of the month, gave the car a quick clean, but until its running right engine bay is staying dirty...

Sneak preview...

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[sartain87]

So quiet abig update for those who are following this, this month has been expensive but worth it. Had the following done:

PCV kit all fitted
RIP kit fitted properly, bottom intercooler pipe wasn't seated properly
Cam seal was leaking oil (not seated properly)
Polybushed top engine mount fitted
Gear linkage bush replaced
Wheel bearing tightened properly (garage didnt do it properly after CV gaitor change)
Rear brace fitted, after parts for volvo sourced the correct bolts

And finally found the boost problem, due to a faulty TCV. Now boosting properly.

Now the car needs a wash, its dirty. Future plans are to sort the exhaust, have an angled flange and need a 3" downpipe to get one made.

Thanks to Frankie for all hes help and Tim Williams.

[V70 Graham]

Car must be a whole lot better to drive now, good work.

[sartain87]

It's honestly like day and night pal,

Now all she needs is suspension change/updating, polybush some more and wheels and tyres and I'd say I'm done til I get use to the way it drives.