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Kingsford G
Sunday 6th January 2013, 22:47
Here it is an auto little train.It feels heavier than an S70 model but estate is what I was after anyway.Needs tax,mot and some mechanical work.Only 1 pic for now.Silver wheels don`t look nice so I`ll be painting them in near black or send them to MPR lol.The car has never been modified apart from a cat back exhaust and a boost gauge.Right now I`m over the moon with the purchase a massive thanx to PHIL V70R and frankie.
http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r627/kingsford10/IMAG0607_zps86884483.jpg

merc85
Sunday 6th January 2013, 22:52
nice mate

WOODY T5
Sunday 6th January 2013, 22:53
loos very mate well done guys so wots your plans then mate mod or keep bog standard

PHIL V70R
Sunday 6th January 2013, 22:57
keep it standred mate....sweet motor tho..

T5frankie
Sunday 6th January 2013, 22:59
i think the silver wheels look great

merc85
Sunday 6th January 2013, 23:03
Keep it standard, Or add another oil cooler in to protect the Gearbox before modding

Kingsford G
Sunday 6th January 2013, 23:03
loos very mate well done guys so wots your plans then mate mod or keep bog standard
Thanx mate.
1. make sure she`s reliable on the road and service
2.start from light mods first like rip kit,possibly decat.
3.get the alloys resprayed to make her look nicer.
I wanna get about 280bhp tops for now and looking for an LPG or HHO.She`s not going to b a track car but as it goes and might have a manual convertion for now with my back auto is a Godsend.

Kingsford G
Sunday 6th January 2013, 23:04
Keep it standard, Or add another oil cooler in to protect the Gearbox before modding

So yrs gonna look special between 2 brown on a photo session one Gav:wink:

smithson007
Sunday 6th January 2013, 23:04
Looks good mate. The wheels deffo need to go darker.

Nice to still see some around that havent been modded.

T5frankie
Sunday 6th January 2013, 23:08
with an auto just map it and it will go great and be near the 280 you want it has an exhaust already, just make it the mintest you can

smithson007
Sunday 6th January 2013, 23:15
I have a Rica mapped ECU sitting here mate if your looking to buy one and its from an auto.

Kingsford G
Sunday 6th January 2013, 23:18
Keep it standard, Or add another oil cooler in to protect the Gearbox before modding
Didn`t know that,cheers Gav

with an auto just map it and it will go great and be near the 280 you want it has an exhaust already, just make it the mintest you can

I`ll have to wait for map a bit,have to save up.Lets see whats the power on a dyno when we meet up with light mods 1st.Rip kit,induction kit,poss 255 wallbro.
PHIL its too hard to resist not modding.I won`t be abusing it but good to have the power when u need it.

Kingsford G
Sunday 6th January 2013, 23:19
I have a Rica mapped ECU sitting here mate if your looking to buy one and its from an auto.

How much mate?

smithson007
Sunday 6th January 2013, 23:21
How much mate?

Ill be honest mate ive no idea at all what theyre worth. Its a good map. I had it on my S70R and it could fairly shift.

Kingsford G
Sunday 6th January 2013, 23:28
Ill be honest mate ive no idea at all what theyre worth. Its a good map. I had it on my S70R and it could fairly shift.

Is it 280 or 310?

smithson007
Sunday 6th January 2013, 23:31
Is it 280 or 310?

As far as i know mate its a 310 but it was on the car when i got it so im afraid i have no proof that i could show you.

merc85
Sunday 6th January 2013, 23:35
I thought the autos ran a 280 and manuals 310 ?

smithson007
Sunday 6th January 2013, 23:38
I thought the autos ran a 280 and manuals 310 ?

Ill be honest mate im confused with the Rica's. Im not sure which is for what. Im sure you used to be able to get 330's too but im hoping somebody will be able to tell me what the crack is.

p fandango
Sunday 6th January 2013, 23:41
304 runs a slightly higher boost level & has to be ran on hi-octane to get the full potential out of in. 280 can be ran on anything

believe there was a difference between manual & auto to save the torque converter, but sure they did the 304 for both

Kingsford G
Sunday 6th January 2013, 23:41
I thought the autos ran a 280 and manuals 310 ?

280 for normal fuel 310 for super unleaded as far as I know but with autos I don`t know myself tbh.Yr ecu is from auto isn`t it Gav?

merc85
Sunday 6th January 2013, 23:41
Ill be honest mate im confused with the Rica's. Im not sure which is for what. Im sure you used to be able to get 330's too but im hoping somebody will be able to tell me what the crack is.

its all hype on the names anyhow just thought 280's where for auto's and the others for manuals

smithson007
Sunday 6th January 2013, 23:43
Could be a 304 then if thats the case beacuse i know i had to run it on v-power all the time same as the one on my V70R now.

LiamT4
Sunday 6th January 2013, 23:48
Think the 310 is for the 18t and 304 is for the 16t

Kingsford G
Sunday 6th January 2013, 23:52
Think the 310 is for the 18t and 304 is for the 16t

Possible as my 310 was on 18t but if thats an auto ecu it should be the right one for 16t

V70 Graham
Monday 7th January 2013, 00:11
Great looking car, looking forward to seeing it on the rollers mate.

Kingsford G
Monday 7th January 2013, 00:14
Great looking car, looking forward to seeing it on the rollers mate.

Thanx mate,hope so too ))

M-R-P
Monday 7th January 2013, 00:16
Very nice KG. Hope it all goes well with the mods.
If you want me to have a look at those wheels, I'm sure I can sort something for you ;)

Kingsford G
Monday 7th January 2013, 00:17
Very nice KG. Hope it all goes well with the mods.
If you want me to have a look at those wheels, I'm sure I can sort something for you ;)

Where the hell have u been lol I just need a bit of advise from u as u`ve done a good job on Grahams and yrs.

M-R-P
Monday 7th January 2013, 00:20
Where the hell have u been lol I just need a bit of advise from u as u`ve done a good job on Grahams and yrs.

Haha, sorry dude :)
Ask away mate...

Kingsford G
Monday 7th January 2013, 00:26
Haha, sorry dude :)
Ask away mate...

For preparation where the curb marks r do u fill them in and rub down or just rub down,how many layers of paint and clear cote,etc.?

M-R-P
Monday 7th January 2013, 00:40
Ok... The short version...

1. If any mangled alloy is sticking - out from the wheel, cut or file it down.
2. Clean the area with something like thinners or petrol.
3. Using good quality body filler, fill the damage and smooth it of with a wet finger.
4. While the filler dries, mask the wheel, right up to about 5mm from the damage.
5. Sand the filler smooth and fill/sand again if needed.
6. Primer on the repair.
7. Peel the masking tape back 5mm and wet and dry the edge of the primer, leveling it.
8. 2 or 3 layers of paint and allow to dry for an hour or so.
9. Peel masking tape back some more and wet and dry it to smooth the edges.
10. Flash it over with clear coat and allow to dry.
11. Remove all tape, use 2000gr wet and dry to flat the repair and buff with T-cut scratch remover.
Think that covers it :D

Kingsford G
Monday 7th January 2013, 00:48
Lets hope I don`t lose my patience lol

M-R-P
Monday 7th January 2013, 00:52
Just don't rush it mate. One wheel at a time ;)

Kingsford G
Monday 7th January 2013, 00:54
Gotta b done mate,as they don`t look nice.Do u have an xc70 grill of yr`s?:hidesbehi

M-R-P
Monday 7th January 2013, 01:04
I was toying with an XC grille...

Kingsford G
Monday 7th January 2013, 01:07
I was toying with an XC grille...

Just pulling yr leg mate.I could do with 1 tho as the stock 1 is not nice.

M-R-P
Monday 7th January 2013, 01:09
I'll be at the scrappy soon mate, got a bit of a shopping list lol. I'll have a look ;)

Kingsford G
Monday 7th January 2013, 01:16
Thanx mate.

t5steve
Monday 7th January 2013, 01:22
hi mate......................you have pm

smithy
Monday 7th January 2013, 01:56
Nice looking car there mate weldone

iancho
Monday 7th January 2013, 07:29
Looks really nice mate! :smile:

Kingsford G
Monday 7th January 2013, 18:50
Here a couple more pics.
http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r627/kingsford10/IMAG0610_zpsec97e1d7.jpg
http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r627/kingsford10/IMAG0609_zps6527db75.jpg

T5frankie
Monday 7th January 2013, 19:08
what a bargain..........you bitch lol

Kingsford G
Monday 7th January 2013, 19:11
what a bargain..........you bitch lol

I love u too :haha:

M-R-P
Monday 7th January 2013, 19:28
Very tidy, lots of potential for custom bodywork yummy-ness!

Kingsford G
Monday 7th January 2013, 19:35
Very tidy, lots of potential for custom bodywork yummy-ness!

Not touching the paint mate,wheels,new grill possibly lights as the indicators could do replacing and headlights a bit dull,minor things really.

M-R-P
Monday 7th January 2013, 19:41
Smoked rear lights? Twin exit exhaust? Tinted Windows? Dark wheels? Machine gun turret?

Kingsford G
Monday 7th January 2013, 20:14
Smoked rear lights? Twin exit exhaust? Tinted Windows? Dark wheels? Machine gun turret?

Don`t tempt me Mr Evil :wink:

stribo
Monday 7th January 2013, 21:29
Looks great mate, though I'm guessing the interior's a bit dull. ;)

Kingsford G
Monday 7th January 2013, 21:54
Looks great mate, though I'm guessing the interior's a bit dull. ;)

Drivers seat bolster needs doing ,could do with a leather conditioning all over.No tears or rips so the rest can be sorted.

stribo
Monday 7th January 2013, 22:01
I was thinking more about the colour being dull. :)

Kingsford G
Monday 7th January 2013, 22:03
I was thinking more about the colour being dull. :)

Its black mate this time.

T5frankie
Monday 7th January 2013, 22:09
I was thinking more about the colour being dull. :)

he's not getting the joke steve lol

Kingsford G
Monday 7th January 2013, 22:34
I was thinking more about the colour being dull. :)
Sorry my misread mate.Thats my picture quality with a messy camera lens on my phone.

he's not getting the joke steve lol

I`m a bit depressed mate tbh,some of my f&&&ing customers put me in a position owing close to 3k for repairs and the parts been paid for by credit card.They keep avoiding me and ignoring phone calls and txts and those are ppl I know too.I have to pay for on my credit card etc.No pr1ck gets his car unless paid from now on,sad if u can`t trust ppl.Now I`ve to chase a taxi driver and hope not to smash him.Hope to see u shortly.

stribo
Monday 7th January 2013, 22:36
he's not getting the joke steve lol

No, I'll give up whilst I'm behind. lol

MIKESC70T5
Monday 7th January 2013, 22:55
Here a couple more pics.
http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r627/kingsford10/IMAG0610_zpsec97e1d7.jpg
http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r627/kingsford10/IMAG0609_zps6527db75.jpg

I think the silver comets really suit it, just put the lights and grille from a late model c70 on it :wavey:

smithy
Monday 7th January 2013, 23:00
Sorry my misread mate.Thats my picture quality with a messy camera lens on my phone.


I`m a bit depressed mate tbh,some of my f&&&ing customers put me in a position owing close to 3k for repairs and the parts been paid for by credit card.They keep avoiding me and ignoring phone calls and txts and those are ppl I know too.I have to pay for on my credit card etc.No pr1ck gets his car unless paid from now on,sad if u can`t trust ppl.Now I`ve to chase a taxi driver and hope not to smash him.Hope to see u shortly.

That don't sound good mate I think it's time for a personnel visit and to have a polite word .its a bit bad when peeps you know try this crap mate I could never do that to anybody.if I haven't got the money it don't happen that is why the 940 has not been finished for so long.but this year it will be done I cannot wait.that is a nice car you have mate look after her like I know you will .

Kingsford G
Monday 7th January 2013, 23:55
I think the silver comets really suit it, just put the lights and grille from a late model c70 on it :wavey:
Lights and grill deffo mate but tight with money at the moment but still think dark wheels r nicer.
http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r627/kingsford10/IMAG0443.jpg

That don't sound good mate I think it's time for a personnel visit and to have a polite word .its a bit bad when peeps you know try this crap mate I could never do that to anybody.if I haven't got the money it don't happen that is why the 940 has not been finished for so long.but this year it will be done I cannot wait.that is a nice car you have mate look after her like I know you will .
Well just found out one of them who owes me near £1600 been on holidy,how nice is that?Just can`t believe he`s actually doing it,well passed not a very nice message lets wait and c.Hope to c yr 940,lloked good on a video.

smithy
Tuesday 8th January 2013, 00:04
Lights and grill deffo mate but tight with money at the moment but still think dark wheels r nicer.
http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r627/kingsford10/IMAG0443.jpg

Well just found out one of them who owes me near £1600 been on holidy,how nice is that?Just can`t believe he`s actually doing it,well passed not a very nice message lets wait and c.Hope to c yr 940,lloked good on a video.

Not good mate at all.that was a very old vid of my car but the will be some new vids on the dyno of my car this year mate.the will be another dyno day in the summer for charity I think it's about time.

MIKESC70T5
Tuesday 8th January 2013, 00:06
Dark wheels will make it look chavvy like Frankies lol :hidesbehi

Kingsford G
Tuesday 8th January 2013, 00:09
Not good mate at all.that was a very old vid of my car but the will be some new vids on the dyno of my car this year mate.the will be another dyno day in the summer for charity I think it's about time.
Looking forward seeing her in the flesh.Them 940`s look brilliant in a good nick.

Dark wheels will make it look chavvy like Frankies lol :hidesbehi

Not as chavvy as I still have original lights lol

Kingsford G
Wednesday 16th January 2013, 22:47
Hre is my 1st and a free mod lol before
http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r627/kingsford10/IMAG0616_zpsecc85c12.jpg
and after
http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r627/kingsford10/IMAG0617_zps98b0613f.jpg

Iancho u still have yrs on,just take it off for more cold airflow.

merc85
Wednesday 16th January 2013, 23:27
Hre is my 1st and a free mod lol before
http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r627/kingsford10/IMAG0616_zpsecc85c12.jpg
and after
http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r627/kingsford10/IMAG0617_zps98b0613f.jpg

Iancho u still have yrs on,just take it off for more cold airflow.

Good move have done a similar thing to mine, ;) will show you next time we meet

Kingsford G
Wednesday 16th January 2013, 23:29
Good move have done a similar thing to mine, ;) will show you next time we meet

There is more than that u have to show mate,a lot of improvement since last time.:D

V70 Graham
Wednesday 16th January 2013, 23:31
I think mine is still on, will it make THAT much difference ?

merc85
Wednesday 16th January 2013, 23:32
There is more than that u have to show mate,a lot of improvement since last time.:D

Keep forgetting about the ported head etc lol , i aint taking that off to show you though lol

M-R-P
Wednesday 16th January 2013, 23:38
Interesting mod there KG. The postman has a little something for you, to aid airflow. Should be with you in about 4 days ;)

Kingsford G
Wednesday 16th January 2013, 23:45
I think mine is still on, will it make THAT much difference ?
U deffo gonna get more direct cold air as what u getting now is more from heated by the radiator

Keep forgetting about the ported head etc lol , i aint taking that off to show you though lol
LOL,no,but a spin round the block will do as Mark said that thing is all over the place.

Interesting mod there KG. The postman has a little something for you, to aid airflow. Should be with you in about 4 days ;)
Mmmm..yum yum that is:D

iancho
Thursday 17th January 2013, 05:43
Hre is my 1st and a free mod lol before
http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r627/kingsford10/IMAG0616_zpsecc85c12.jpg
and after
http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r627/kingsford10/IMAG0617_zps98b0613f.jpg

Iancho u still have yrs on,just take it off for more cold airflow.

Thanks for the tip mate, i will have a look today :)

Kingsford G
Saturday 19th January 2013, 19:02
New grill fitted.
http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r627/kingsford10/IMAG0620_zpsc05d2a8a.jpg

Replacement callipers from s70 before
http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r627/kingsford10/IMAG0622_zps52b85242.jpg

and after

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r627/kingsford10/IMAG0624_zps86db0b0f.jpg

V70 Graham
Saturday 19th January 2013, 19:07
That before pic looks like it's been at the bottom of the sea for a few years !

M-R-P
Saturday 19th January 2013, 19:09
Good work there mate ;)

V70 Graham
Saturday 19th January 2013, 19:11
Grill looks nice mate, any plans for lights ?

Kingsford G
Saturday 19th January 2013, 19:21
That before pic looks like it's been at the bottom of the sea for a few years !
It did look bad `cos the car been sitting outside stationary for a few month now.

Grill looks nice mate, any plans for lights ?
I`d love a new lights but not now.Thinking of refurbing the rear axel on S 70 with new bushes and just roll it under the V70 all cleaned and painted in pink lol
So Martin u like yr work:smile: then?

M-R-P
Saturday 19th January 2013, 19:25
All I did was clean it mate ;) The effort involved in sorting rear callipers is commendable tho :D

Kingsford G
Saturday 19th January 2013, 19:31
All I did was clean it mate ;) The effort involved in sorting rear callipers is commendable tho :D

The main job was to souse the grill :wink: I`m gonna buy a refurb kit so that`ll make them a new callipers then.

Jamest5r
Saturday 19th January 2013, 20:18
[QUOTE=Kingsford G;563990]New grill fitted.
http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r627/kingsford10/IMAG0620_zpsc05d2a8a.jpg

You gonna put the wipers back on looks wrong without.

Kingsford G
Saturday 19th January 2013, 20:30
[QUOTE=Kingsford G;563990]New grill fitted.
http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r627/kingsford10/IMAG0620_zpsc05d2a8a.jpg

You gonna put the wipers back on looks wrong without.

Haha,good point.I have a pair on an s70 to go on it.

M-R-P
Saturday 19th January 2013, 20:42
I could have got you those too :slap:

Kingsford G
Saturday 19th January 2013, 21:14
I could have got you those too :slap:

Thats the last thing on my list mate,don`t worry about it.:cool: The main thing is to get her on the road and some light mods before the RR day.Normally when I get a car I expect to though 1k on it but unfortunately can`t afford it 1st time in my life so have to drag it out.

Biff
Saturday 19th January 2013, 21:49
Nice that mate, really wish mine had the dark interior, get the feeling black hairs off my dog are going to do my pip in.
Can I ask what grill it is please? Mine is tatty & I dont fancy a de-badged job.

Kingsford G
Saturday 19th January 2013, 21:52
Nice that mate, really wish mine had the dark interior, get the feeling black hairs off my dog are going to do my pip in.
Can I ask what grill it is please? Mine is tatty & I dont fancy a de-badged job.

Its an xc 70 grill,look out for a black interior,sometimes can get a bargain.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150973684194?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

iancho
Saturday 19th January 2013, 21:56
Very nice mate, a grill was the first thing i added to it makes such a difference. Step by step you will get there... Rome wasn't built in a day. It took me 3yrs and i still have not finished :)

Biff
Saturday 19th January 2013, 21:58
will do cheers & will be adding the grill to my list.

T5frankie
Sunday 20th January 2013, 00:36
Its an xc 70 grill,look out for a black interior,sometimes can get a bargain.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150973684194?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

for the last time ITS A C70 GRILL they didnt make a phase 1 xc70 from 2000-2003 its got blue on it hence its a ford aged c70 grill, i have an xc70 grill its all black with no blue on it

Kingsford G
Wednesday 23rd January 2013, 19:27
Todays jobs.
http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r627/kingsford10/IMAG0627_zpsf07f94fc.jpg
http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r627/kingsford10/IMAG0626_zps69f6b6ac.jpg
http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r627/kingsford10/IMAG0629_zpsbcb17bb9.jpg

New rear disks,pads+fitting kit and handbrake shoes+fitting kit as 1 hanbrake shoe fell apart.Rear braided lines fitted,front callys off and painted for tomorrow.
http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r627/kingsford10/IMAG0628_zps9928ded8.jpg

Biff
Wednesday 23rd January 2013, 20:35
Sweet. I'm gonna be up rating my shoes cable & discs soon. My calipers are red but I'm thinking of a subtle theme with mine.

V70 Graham
Wednesday 23rd January 2013, 23:15
Good work, liking the gold calipers and braided lines.

Kingsford G
Wednesday 23rd January 2013, 23:25
Sweet. I'm gonna be up rating my shoes cable & discs soon. My calipers are red but I'm thinking of a subtle theme with mine.
Shoes a decent make is fine cos only for the handbrake so I fitted Pagid ones,disks+pads TWR which is a good quality too but not top of the range.Limited budget so trying to get best for money.Front only cheap pads fitted for now cos disks will need replacing but they will do for time being.

Good work, liking the gold calipers and braided lines.

Cheers mate.I didn`t wanna turn up to the RR day with a crappy callipers cos I new u`d notice and slap my hand lol

V70 Graham
Wednesday 23rd January 2013, 23:30
.....cheers mate.I didn`t wanna turn up to the RR day with a crappy callipers cos I new u`d notice and slap my hand lol

After the stick you gave me till I did mine, damn right !

M-R-P
Wednesday 23rd January 2013, 23:42
for the last time ITS A C70 GRILL they didnt make a phase 1 xc70 from 2000-2003 its got blue on it hence its a ford aged c70 grill, i have an xc70 grill its all black with no blue on it

Try again mate. KG's grille is a xc grill from a 1997 XC70. I know that because I pulled it from the car myself. That's the 2nd one I've pulled from a P1 XC70, both had blue on the badges. The one in the link is deffo a C70 grille.

The true way to tell is the number of gaps... The XC grille has 21 gaps (and a fine, secondary mesh), the C70 has 32. The blue thing may signify ME7, not sure tho.

LiamT4
Wednesday 23rd January 2013, 23:45
1997 XC70.

Did they do an xc70 then? I know someone who has a 1997 v70 2.5t awd, but thought thats all they did?

M-R-P
Wednesday 23rd January 2013, 23:54
Did they do an xc70 then? I know someone who has a 1997 v70 2.5t awd, but thought thats all they did?

clicky linky!l (http://volvoxc70info.blogspot.co.uk/2009/10/first-generation-1997-2000-originally.html)

T5frankie
Thursday 24th January 2013, 00:03
Try again mate. KG's grille is a xc grill from a 1997 XC70. I know that because I pulled it from the car myself. That's the 2nd one I've pulled from a P1 XC70, both had blue on the badges. The one in the link is deffo a C70 grille.

The true way to tell is the number of gaps... The XC grille has 21 gaps (and a fine, secondary mesh), the C70 has 32. The blue thing may signify ME7, not sure tho.

mine has 21 gaps, no mesh and a black badge

LiamT4
Thursday 24th January 2013, 00:03
clicky linky!l (http://volvoxc70info.blogspot.co.uk/2009/10/first-generation-1997-2000-originally.html)

I don't think i'v ever seen one of those before.

T5frankie
Thursday 24th January 2013, 00:04
I don't think i'v ever seen one of those before.

we have had the xc70/c70 grill debate many times liam, where do you think my grill came from then?

M-R-P
Thursday 24th January 2013, 00:10
mine has 21 gaps, no mesh and a black badge

XC70 grille then ;) you sure yours hasn't had a new badge?

LiamT4
Thursday 24th January 2013, 00:14
we have had the xc70/c70 grill debate many times liam, where do you think my grill came from then?

Well mine was a 2003> c70 grille and by the looks of it has 7 blocks going horizontal (21 in total) compared to xc70s 8 horizontal blocks
http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af254/LiamT4/CarPicture021.jpg

Kingsford G
Thursday 24th January 2013, 00:17
mine has 21 gaps, no mesh and a black badge

This is a black badge and still 21 gaps.
http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r627/kingsford10/IMAG0374.jpg

Kingsford G
Thursday 24th January 2013, 00:20
Really don`t care what it is It looks nice and I love it:biggrin:

LiamT4
Thursday 24th January 2013, 00:20
So the grille with 21 gaps and a bit of blue on the badge is the 2003> c70 version.
21 gaps and all black is the 2000> xc70.
32 gaps and a bit of blue is the 1997-2000 xc70

..........possibly

M-R-P
Thursday 24th January 2013, 00:28
Ok, after looking about on tinter-web - C70s also have 21 gap grilles - I stand corrected but the blue badge thing still stands.

Here's the XC grille I removed from a 1998 XC70 and sold to foamman...

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g413/martinrpeachey/DSCF9272.jpg

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g413/martinrpeachey/DSCF9276.jpg

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g413/martinrpeachey/DSCF9273.jpg


Any way, off topic ;)

Back to KG's lovely car...:D

M-R-P
Thursday 24th January 2013, 00:32
So the grille with 21 gaps and a bit of blue on the badge is the 2003> c70 version.
21 gaps and all black is the 2000> xc70.
32 gaps and a bit of blue is the 1997-2000 xc70

..........possibly
Nope -XCs only have 21 gaps but I've seen C70 grilles with 32. I'm now not sure if the 32 gap grille is an aftermarket grille and not even made by Volvo :(

LiamT4
Thursday 24th January 2013, 00:36
Nope -XCs only have 21 gaps but I've seen C70 grilles with 32. I'm now not sure if the 32 gap grille is an aftermarket grille and not even made by Volvo :(

Well, whatever they were off, the one i had was the best ;-) lol

merc85
Thursday 24th January 2013, 01:23
Ok, after looking about on tinter-web - C70s also have 21 gap grilles - I stand corrected but the blue badge thing still stands.

Here's the XC grille I removed from a 1998 XC70 and sold to foamman...

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g413/martinrpeachey/DSCF9272.jpg

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g413/martinrpeachey/DSCF9276.jpg

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g413/martinrpeachey/DSCF9273.jpg


Any way, off topic ;)

Back to KG's lovely car...:D

cough cough....... ;)

T5frankie
Thursday 24th January 2013, 10:21
Ok, after looking about on tinter-web - C70s also have 21 gap grilles - I stand corrected but the blue badge thing still stands.

Here's the XC grille I removed from a 1998 XC70 and sold to foamman...

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g413/martinrpeachey/DSCF9272.jpg

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g413/martinrpeachey/DSCF9276.jpg

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g413/martinrpeachey/DSCF9273.jpg


Any way, off topic ;)

Back to KG's lovely car...:D

who's to say that that grill wasnt put on by the owner before scrapping? most me7's are '99's

T5frankie
Thursday 24th January 2013, 10:22
So the grille with 21 gaps and a bit of blue on the badge is the 2003> c70 version.
21 gaps and all black is the 2000> xc70.
32 gaps and a bit of blue is the 1997-2000 xc70

..........possibly

you mean <2000 xc70?

M-R-P
Thursday 24th January 2013, 10:44
who's to say that that grill wasnt put on by the owner before scrapping? most me7's are '99's

Because I've pulled 2 XC grilles from a 97 and a 98, both the same. Both with Blue on the badge.

No doubt I'll get my hands on another one soon too ;)

T5frankie
Thursday 24th January 2013, 11:10
Because I've pulled 2 XC grilles from a 97 and a 98, both the same. Both with Blue on the badge.

No doubt I'll get my hands on another one soon too ;)

but blue=me7 as ive had a 97 and 98 =black badge and i swapped for my me7 99 grill cos it had a blue badge? strange

M-R-P
Thursday 24th January 2013, 11:37
Graham's V70 is a 98 iirc and has a blue badge? (different grille tho). ME7 too.

Kingsford G
Friday 25th January 2013, 22:31
Well she had 4 braided brake lines from swampy fitted,new brake set up on the back and and just new pads in the front `cos not sure what I wanna fit yet.The old callys will be refurbed soon.Dropped her off for mot retest and lets c what happens tomorrow.She failed on brakes mainly if no pass this time `cos the brakes r so much better I`ll be after that mot w$nker.I`m picking up a new toy tomorrow too,its an R ;)

T5frankie
Friday 25th January 2013, 22:39
Graham's V70 is a 98 iirc and has a blue badge? (different grille tho). ME7 too.

must be a late 98 straggler

V70 Graham
Friday 25th January 2013, 23:16
must be a late 98 straggler

20.09.98

Kingsford G
Saturday 26th January 2013, 16:16
She passed the test today so roll on february so I can tax her.
http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r627/kingsford10/IMAG0615_zpse804e1ad.jpg

merc85
Saturday 26th January 2013, 16:18
Well done mate

Kingsford G
Saturday 26th January 2013, 17:16
Cheers Gav.I thought u was off last night and bought a new car.

merc85
Saturday 26th January 2013, 17:26
Cheers Gav.I thought u was off last night and bought a new car.

no mate, Hooked up wiv a mate in Braintree, I am looking.. but only for the right motor. unless mine behaves itself,

Kingsford G
Saturday 26th January 2013, 17:30
no mate, Hooked up wiv a mate in Braintree, I am looking.. but only for the right motor. unless mine behaves itself,

I`ve been searching since selling the s70r and haven`t seen one as good as yrs Gav and u know I really like that car but desision is yrs.

V70 Graham
Saturday 26th January 2013, 17:47
Great news on passing the MOT mate.

Kingsford G
Saturday 26th January 2013, 18:08
Great news on passing the MOT mate.

Now I need to cash up to tax her next month lol have to get rid of some cars not R`s tho.

Kingsford G
Saturday 2nd February 2013, 13:44
1st wash
http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r627/kingsford10/IMAG0676_zpsf05081cf.jpg
http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r627/kingsford10/IMAG0675_zps75ce4b61.jpg

V70 Graham
Saturday 2nd February 2013, 13:49
Not at all bad mate, grill looks good, just the lights to sort now lol

Kingsford G
Saturday 2nd February 2013, 13:54
Not at all bad mate, grill looks good, just the lights to sort now lol

I know what u mean mate,deffo needs them projectors.Only had a wash at a car wash,no polishing or waxing.

smithy
Saturday 2nd February 2013, 14:20
I really like your mate keep up the good work .i still miss my v70 2.5t slightly modded lol.

Kingsford G
Saturday 2nd February 2013, 15:19
I really like your mate keep up the good work .i still miss my v70 2.5t slightly modded lol.

Thanx mate.Still a long way to go.What mods did u do to yr 2.5t and what bhp did u get?

LiamT4
Saturday 2nd February 2013, 15:23
Thanx mate.Still a long way to go.What mods did u do to yr 2.5t and what bhp did u get?

he probably had 140bhp ;-)

smithy
Saturday 2nd February 2013, 16:20
he probably had 140bhp ;-)

142bhp lol

smithy
Saturday 2nd February 2013, 16:23
Thanx mate.Still a long way to go.What mods did u do to yr 2.5t and what bhp did u get?

I had a t35 hybrid turbo thAt James has got on his car now.
S60r pistons
S60r conrods
Both in a 2435 block
N/a cams
850r clutch
310whp at 1.3 bar

Kingsford G
Saturday 2nd February 2013, 17:41
I had a t35 hybrid turbo thAt James has got on his car now.
S60r pistons
S60r conrods
Both in a 2435 block
N/a cams
850r clutch
310whp at 1.3 bar
Sounds like 1 fast machine.What u done to it?

Biff
Saturday 2nd February 2013, 17:56
That looks really well mate.

Kingsford G
Saturday 2nd February 2013, 18:12
That looks really well mate.

Photobucket special effect mate lol Still neds a service,pcv looked at and auto box oil change.

M-R-P
Saturday 2nd February 2013, 18:53
Nice mate.

Don't forget, when you're the first to mount machine gun turrets, it was my idea :)

Kingsford G
Saturday 2nd February 2013, 18:54
Nice mate.

Don't forget, when you're the first to mount machine gun turrets, it was my idea :)

Its on the list mate lol

smithy
Saturday 2nd February 2013, 20:29
Sounds like 1 fast machine.What u done to it?

The car got smashed and written off when I was in bed and to say I was sick is an understatement

hybriduno
Saturday 2nd February 2013, 20:43
V nice mate :) im gonna get one as a run about when i get the volvaxo finished :)

T5frankie
Saturday 2nd February 2013, 20:50
looking really nice mate

T5frankie
Saturday 2nd February 2013, 20:53
silver wheels have grown on me alot lately

smithson007
Saturday 2nd February 2013, 21:00
Looking good mate just need some clear lights on it now like mine.

http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa395/smithson007/IMG_0351_zps8d52fdf3.jpg

Biff
Saturday 2nd February 2013, 21:06
Sorry to hijack but are they us spec indicators? Very nice!

smithson007
Saturday 2nd February 2013, 21:08
Sorry to hijack but are they us spec indicators? Very nice!

Not sure mate im sure somebody will know.

T5frankie
Saturday 2nd February 2013, 21:21
Not sure mate im sure somebody will know.

they are 2003 c70 ones also us spec ones too

Kingsford G
Saturday 2nd February 2013, 21:44
The car got smashed and written off when I was in bed and to say I was sick is an understatement
Sorry to hear that,what a shame after all that work

V nice mate :) im gonna get one as a run about when i get the volvaxo finished :)
Good idea mate.

silver wheels have grown on me alot lately
Don`t know mate,may be but still prefer dark on this.

Looking good mate just need some clear lights on it now like mine.

http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa395/smithson007/IMG_0351_zps8d52fdf3.jpg
I`d love to,but too expensive at the moment.I have 1 projector light tho,lets try my luck finding another 1.

smithson007
Saturday 2nd February 2013, 22:54
Yes good luck trying to find 1 light mate.

Are you still after that ECU of mine when you can afford it?

Kingsford G
Saturday 2nd February 2013, 23:14
Yes good luck trying to find 1 light mate.

Are you still after that ECU of mine when you can afford it?

I am mate.

smithson007
Saturday 2nd February 2013, 23:17
I am mate.

No worries mate. Its sat here ready to go just whenever.

Kingsford G
Friday 15th February 2013, 18:35
Done auto box fluid change,took about 12-13L to get it clear,oil change and filters,unfortunately didn`t change the s/plugs `cos run out of funds.Pcv seems ok but have a new 1 if needed.Well she seems like ready for tomorrow.She`s not washed like most of yr`s so u have to put up with a messy train.

Biff
Friday 15th February 2013, 19:26
Good luck mate, are you running on the rollers?

Kingsford G
Saturday 16th February 2013, 10:36
Good luck mate, are you running on the rollers?

I was gonna but not now as noticed water was pushing out.The last owner didn`t tell the truth and it might be head gasket.I haven`t driven the car rally since the purchase till I had a lot of work done to it and after a bit of driving around last night checked the levels this morning and the coolant was low and some coolant on the top up tank that was pushed out.Gonna calm down 1st and c what it needs,not happy at all.

Biff
Saturday 16th February 2013, 11:06
Oh bad times mate, fingers crossed for you.

kfc
Saturday 16th February 2013, 12:18
we have had the xc70/c70 grill debate many times liam, where do you think my grill came from then?
I dont care which car it came from:hidesbehi, I just want one......

nottsgreent5
Saturday 16th February 2013, 17:59
I jad a similar problem with a 2.0 n/a 850 years ago turned out to be expansion cap mite be worth a go

Kingsford G
Saturday 16th February 2013, 18:09
I jad a similar problem with a 2.0 n/a 850 years ago turned out to be expansion cap mite be worth a go

The cap looks new but will test more next week.It would be great if that is the case.Thanx for the advise I wish I new about it this morning.

Kingsford G
Thursday 14th March 2013, 19:00
Early bird brought me something 7.30am.A MASSIVE THANX TO MARTIN :biggrin: The front mods owed to u mate.
http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r627/kingsford10/IMAG0137_zpsf8ed49cf.jpg
http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r627/kingsford10/IMAG0135_zps5215a41c.jpg

M-R-P
Thursday 14th March 2013, 19:05
Sweet mate! Glad it all went ok. :)

WOODY T5
Thursday 14th March 2013, 19:30
Looks very nice mate well done

iancho
Thursday 14th March 2013, 19:39
You got them at last then lol.... They look really good mate, your car looks totally different now! :B_thumb:

Kingsford G
Thursday 14th March 2013, 19:52
Looks very nice mate well done
Thanx mate.

You got them at last then lol.... They look really good mate, your car looks totally different now! :B_thumb:

It was a quick find,thanx to Martin and I had to wait till late to fit them after work.Now waiting for my alloys to b done,roof rails and mud flaps and should look even better.

stribo
Thursday 14th March 2013, 19:54
I don't like them, and would never fit them to my car. ;) So you've copied me, who's copied Ian, who's copied Frankie, who never copies anyone. :lol: Looking good mate, if a little too blue.

M-R-P
Thursday 14th March 2013, 20:03
Now I can see them (was viewing on my phone earlier which still won't display some pics on the forum) that finishes off the front end nicely, 8000k HIDs look horrible tho lol. Bulbs are pretty cheap from China.

Kingsford G
Thursday 14th March 2013, 20:35
I don't like them, and would never fit them to my car. ;) So you've copied me, who's copied Ian, who's copied Frankie, who never copies anyone. :lol: Looking good mate, if a little too blue.
These r just the ticket for my dark wheels and came so quick.

Now I can see them (was viewing on my phone earlier which still won't display some pics on the forum) that finishes off the front end nicely, 8000k HIDs look horrible tho lol. Bulbs are pretty cheap from China.
Have u got yr 4300k`s yet mate?I was thinking of 5000k which still suppose to b white rather than blue and nice and bright.

T5frankie
Thursday 14th March 2013, 20:37
looking good mate

V70 Graham
Thursday 14th March 2013, 20:56
Have u got yr 4300k`s yet mate?I was thinking of 5000k which still suppose to b white rather than blue and nice and bright.

Got my 5000K today mate, pure White light, I love mine.

Kingsford G
Thursday 14th March 2013, 20:59
Got my 5000K today mate, pure White light, I love mine.

Thats what I thought they will be,gonna get some soon then.

HowHard
Thursday 14th March 2013, 21:39
very nice indeed m8y, I'll 2nd the 5000k's mine are tottaly white, teeny hint of blue upon very first few seconds maybe.

c70geoff
Friday 15th March 2013, 00:48
now i do like those lights, well done fella looking well sweet

Biff
Wednesday 27th March 2013, 21:17
Fair play dude, looks bang up to date with those headlights. I'm still left wide open on what to do cosmetically. Bet projectors aren't cheap.

Kingsford G
Wednesday 27th March 2013, 23:03
Fair play dude, looks bang up to date with those headlights. I'm still left wide open on what to do cosmetically. Bet projectors aren't cheap.

Somewhere near £300 but mine are used.

M-R-P
Wednesday 27th March 2013, 23:18
Somewhere near £300 but mine are used.

£260 from PFV iirc.

They are a fair bit cheaper 2nd hand tho ;)

Kingsford G
Wednesday 27th March 2013, 23:54
£260 from PFV iirc.

They are a fair bit cheaper 2nd hand tho ;)

Depends on who finds them:)

M-R-P
Wednesday 27th March 2013, 23:59
Depends on who finds them:)

you know it! :B_thumb:

AndysR
Sunday 31st March 2013, 14:54
Like the look of this KG, and I think the silver wheels work well, they look bigger when they're silver. That said you can't beat the Anthracite look ;)

Kingsford G
Sunday 31st March 2013, 16:53
Like the look of this KG, and I think the silver wheels work well, they look bigger when they're silver. That said you can't beat the Anthracite look ;)

Thanx mate.Made my mind up and the wheels r at Steves who kindly offered to do them in anthracite that would match the lights too.

Kingsford G
Sunday 7th April 2013, 17:04
Wheels and roof rails in anthrasite,picked up today from Steve.Don`t look as nice as in the flesh on pics tho,might b me taking piccys