Ian's Saffy V70 R

[MoleT-5R]

Yeah cameras lie .....A LOT lol

true, you've seen my T5-R, it's no where near as good as the pictures, good job Jayneybabe's V70R is near perfect


you can all stop bumming ian now it's embarrassing lol

Think your missing your old saffy and really want to compete with Ian in a saffy styling battle

[iancho]

awsome pictures.

i am slowly starting to come around to the scoop.

as already asked, how the hell is your paint that good?

Cheers Jamie... I think it's a combination of re-sprays and constant polishing throughout the year, she is hardly ever dirty mate :)


Ain't that the truth.....BUT Ian's is almost flawless :B_thumb:

The money is on it's way to your Pal Pal Account Steve! :B_thumb:


Yeah cameras lie .....A LOT lol

Lmao.... great reply Neal :)


I've got to say your car does look stunning in the photos

Thanks Martyn! :B_thumb:


Your car looks the bogs dollocks in the pictures mate, really stands out.
It's a credit to you and your (sometimes whacky) styling ideas and yes, the bonnet vent has grown on me and looks good sat there, snorting bumble bees.

Cheers mate, I know you were against it but you really need to see it in the Flesh to appreciate it..... your going hate my next Mod even more! :B_thumb:

[iancho]

true, you've seen my T5-R, it's no where near as good as the pictures, good job Jayneybabe's V70R is near perfect



Think your missing your old saffy and really want to compete with Ian in a saffy styling battle


He would be more than welcome back! I miss him having a Saffy :)

[V70 Graham]

I am sooooo looking forward to seeing the car at our little mini meet on Monday

[graemewelch]

how did i miss these. are they black base with a bit of gayness in hte lacquer. i like them. top marks for anyone who dares to be different.

Cheers Graeme.... They are Black with Gold Fleck but I told him to put lots of Fleck lol[/QUOTE]
its a nice effect and kind of down lines of somthing ive got planned. ill pm you though rather than spoil it.

[T5frankie]

true, you've seen my T5-R, it's no where near as good as the pictures, good job Jayneybabe's V70R is near perfect



Think your missing your old saffy and really want to compete with Ian in a saffy styling battle
lol, i have a v70r but it aint a saffy

http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/2/4037/1201/22590600004_large.jpg

[MoleT-5R]

lol, i have a v70r but it aint a saffy

http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/2/4037/1201/22590600004_large.jpg
Very nice mate and an unusual choice of colour, that will make a nice change from the normal lazers or saffys

[T5frankie]

Very nice mate and an unusual choice of colour, that will make a nice change from the normal lazers or saffys

yeah its not mine lol

[MoleT-5R]

yeah its not mine lol

shame looks a nice one and as I said earlier you don't see many in that colour

[iancho]

I am sooooo looking forward to seeing the car at our little mini meet on Monday

Me too Graham as I always love to see your incredibly immaculate Volvo and it will be nice to catch up as I seem to miss so much on here lately due to being 'Restricted' by the now Happy and content wife...

I will be at yours 9am sharp mate :)

[T5frankie]

shame looks a nice one and as I said earlier you don't see many in that colour

mine has comets :uglyhamme

[iancho]

Cheers Graeme.... They are Black with Gold Fleck but I told him to put lots of Fleck lol
its a nice effect and kind of down lines of somthing ive got planned. ill pm you though rather than spoil it.[/QUOTE]

I await your PM with interest Graeme :)

[iancho]

Well like I said.... It's all downhill from here!

After months of research together with T5Ratheramusin we have come up with this Rear Spoiler.... What do you think Guys?

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/627_zps92b61bb2.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/627_zps92b61bb2.jpg.html)

Needs abit of Tweaking to fit perfectly...

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/630_zps0ff7509e.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/630_zps0ff7509e.jpg.html)

Looks good in someone's rear view mirror...

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/638_zps605db5fc.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/638_zps605db5fc.jpg.html)

I've got to talk to Nathan on Monday about fitting it as it's not a perfect join.... Reese was upset yesterday as Jason and Steve were taking the Pi$$ asking him about my wheels.... 'What's the colour code for Dog Pooh Reese'?

He was quite offended and was not really interested in spraying the Spoiler!

Not all the photo's loaded but you get the idea :)

[T5RatherAmusin]

gonna look good bud!
obv gonna look better painted, just a lil hard to see any shaping in pics being all white if you get me
maybe shave a lil off the legs to get it pointing a lil less up too me thinks
what colours it going btw? black, gold. gold end black centre.....

[volvokid]

Im not going to doubt it for one second, subtle doesn't work on this car now.

[V70 Graham]

Should look ok, what colour mate ?

[M-R-P]

if you ever hit a pedestrian with that car, it's gonna look like a big gold spud peeler skinning a carrot

[T5frankie]

probably look cracking once on mate

[claymore]

I like it so much, that I'm going to ask you for a link to where you got it :)

[Biff]

Reckon it will suit it mate tbh. How about having the ends painted saffy & the center black or your rim colour?
I think as your mods are carried out to such a high standard they work mate. :)

[Orca2]

The piece de resistance, go black or saffy balances up the front end perfectly.

[LiamT4]

When did you fit that bonnet scoop? Spoils the lines for me mate,but each to their own and all that.

[MoleT-5R]

When did you fit that bonnet scoop? Spoils the lines for me mate,but each to their own and all that.
Its been there since just before the Evo/Orme day and works better in real life than in pic's is what most have said. I thinks the rear spoiler will look ok when fitted but the wing angle needs dropping a lot to look right

[iancho]

Thanks for your response guys... I'm just sorry I cannot get on here as often these days to reply to your messages....

Yes lads it will be Black in the Middle and Gold on the Edges and No it will not be lowered as I want the Height :)

Nathan stayed over for 2hrs last night fitting it... he had to think 'Outside the Box' to make it work, here is the result....

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/051_zpsef883735.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/051_zpsef883735.jpg.html)

Different angle
http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/046_zpsc0ba423b.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/046_zpsc0ba423b.jpg.html)

Another View
http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/044_zpsc05e6c5b.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/044_zpsc05e6c5b.jpg.html)

And another
http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/054_zpsddd3c45e.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/054_zpsddd3c45e.jpg.html)

And again
http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/056_zps0c5ed961.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/056_zps0c5ed961.jpg.html)

Again
http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/058_zpsa4c1a985.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/058_zpsa4c1a985.jpg.html)

And finally another
http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/048_zpsc77c9cfd.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/048_zpsc77c9cfd.jpg.html)

[iancho]

You can see from this pic the problem that he had... to much clutter in the way.

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/002_zps44e8d3aa.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/002_zps44e8d3aa.jpg.html)

[iancho]

Whilst at the Garage there was another Volvo, so I thought I would take some Pics as mine was almost the same before I started...

What a difference! lol


http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/036_zps9b1d979f.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/036_zps9b1d979f.jpg.html)

Mine looks more 'Boxey'

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/038_zps8e98017d.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/038_zps8e98017d.jpg.html)

Looks much better I think!
http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/026_zpsb2c4fcec.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/026_zpsb2c4fcec.jpg.html)

[M-R-P]

Evil cousin lol

[iancho]

Evil cousin lol

lol, maybe for the future :)

[V70 Graham]

You still not moved that number plate ?

[T5RatherAmusin]

nice one ian
what you doin to getting it fitted then? lol

[T5frankie]

Probably make your steering go light at high speed

[stephenevans99]

Will make pretty spray patterns when driven in the rain at speed :)

[Nealevo]

Ive just seen your car in McDonalds mate.

http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o590/nealevo/imagesCAYQF1J4_zps7f02319a.jpg (http://s1149.photobucket.com/user/nealevo/media/imagesCAYQF1J4_zps7f02319a.jpg.html)

[partsforvolvos.com]

is that a clio dimma spoiler ?

[iancho]

You still not moved that number plate ?

It's MOT time any day now and they are refusing to test it with that Number Plate :doh:


nice one ian
what you doin to getting it fitted then? lol

It's just waiting for the spray job now mate :B_thumb:


Probably make your steering go light at high speed

That wouldn't be a bad thing if it slowed me down a bit :)


Will make pretty spray patterns when driven in the rain at speed :)

lol that would be interesting! :)


Ive just seen your car in McDonalds mate.

http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o590/nealevo/imagesCAYQF1J4_zps7f02319a.jpg (http://s1149.photobucket.com/user/nealevo/media/imagesCAYQF1J4_zps7f02319a.jpg.html)

Now that's far better than mine will ever be :B_thumb:


is that a clio dimma spoiler ?

Spot on mate :B_thumb:

[partsforvolvos.com]

[QUOTE=iancho Spot on mate :B_thumb:[/QUOTE]

wooo hooooo :thewave:

[partsforvolvos.com]

tell u wot, i wonder how a aluminium black spoiler with low legs angled up would have looked.

i would prefer the dimma one to be wider than the car by a couple of inches. lets see what it looks like painted- hurry up!

[T5RatherAmusin]

I meant how's u mounting it now lol

[stribo]

With that and the non functioning scoop the drag will be horrendous. :P

[Nealevo]

With that and the non functioning scoop the drag will be horrendous. :P

He doesn't drive it quick enough to produce drag!!! Lol

[iancho]

tell u wot, i wonder how a aluminium black spoiler with low legs angled up would have looked.

i would prefer the dimma one to be wider than the car by a couple of inches. lets see what it looks like painted- hurry up!

Good idea mate, I think it would look good.... as for the Spoiler being slightly wider, I have to agree with you it's what I wanted aswell. The problem is not everyone gives measurements with the Spoilers and I couldn't afford to keep buying until I found the right size... Very frustrating Jamie I can tell you!
This idea has been in the pipeline for years and believe me or not T5Ratheramusin and I looked at 1000's of Spoilers before finding something close to what I wanted. I'm afraid life is about compromise sometimes :cry:


I meant how's u mounting it now lol

Lol.... It has been Modified slightly and will be a combination of Screws and Glue, I will not be able to remove it again, ever!
I'm afraid most the Mod's from now on will all be None reversible... I'm also well aware that in some peoples opinion I'm ruining one of the best Saffy's in the country that could of possibly been a Real Show Winner.... For that I do apologise but this Volvo was always going to be 'Different' :)

[iancho]

With that and the non functioning scoop the drag will be horrendous. :P

Come to the Triangle next year and we will see :B_thumb:


He doesn't drive it quick enough to produce drag!!! Lol

Just because I couldn't keep up with you on the way home from TRAX lol
I was impressed mate :cry:

Pmsl... very good lads :hilarious

[T5RatherAmusin]

Slike when there was a pic of yours and another saffy just looked like the other one was missing a scoop!

What I think u should do now is get the roof black to suit the spoiler. ...
Also you mirrors. Maybe go back to saff or get them in real carbon. Either way they should be glossy ;)

[iancho]

Slike when there was a pic of yours and another saffy just looked like the other one was missing a scoop!

What I think u should do now is get the roof black to suit the spoiler. ...
Also you mirrors. Maybe go back to saff or get them in real carbon. Either way they should be glossy ;)

The roof will be Black eventually along with other parts of the car lol

[stribo]

Come to the Triangle next year and we will see :B_thumb:



Just because I couldn't keep up with you on the way home from TRAX lol
I was impressed mate :cry:

Pmsl... very good lads :hilarious

Haha, I'll see you in my rear view mirror, for a very short time.;)

[T5RatherAmusin]

Other parts you say? Ahaha
Hows your interior by the way? Anything fancy going on there?

[LiamT4]

Too much going on for me (on the car that is)

[ExternalError]

Must say pics do not do your car justice its better in the flesh, its a Marmite car as they say but I like it overall, think the only thing id say needs doing now is level the rear skirt with the rest of the car but other than that I like that you are making it unique and different even if I'm not a fan of some of the changes my self.

[iancho]

Haha, I'll see you in my rear view mirror, for a very short time.;)

Haha, I wouldn't have it any other way mate... You will see me in your rear view mirror as I'm lapping you :P


Other parts you say? Ahaha
Hows your interior by the way? Anything fancy going on there?

No nothing mate at the moment.... it just becomes too expensive if I try to do the inside aswell :)


Too much going on for me (on the car that is)

I know Liam, I know.... It's not everyone's cup of tea but I'm trying to do the Mod's tastefully and I'm not taking it all too seriously :)


Must say pics do not do your car justice its better in the flesh, its a Marmite car as they say but I like it overall, think the only thing id say needs doing now is level the rear skirt with the rest of the car but other than that I like that you are making it unique and different even if I'm not a fan of some of the changes my self.

Cheers Stew, that's one of the things on the Long list mate, it does need bringing into line with the rest of the car and hopefully next year this will be rectified! :)

[Orca2]

Car looks great, anyone can have a stock one,yours has been carefully built up just the way you want it to look. One of a kind!

[AndysR]

Interesting take on a rear spoiler, painted it yet?

[iancho]

Car looks great, anyone can have a stock one,yours has been carefully built up just the way you want it to look. One of a kind!

Cheers bud, I just wanted to do something different and you either love it or hate it but everything is done to a high standard :)


Interesting take on a rear spoiler, painted it yet?

Not yet Andy... Reese (Paint Sprayer) is dragging his heels slightly but it's giving me time to price up getting the roof done in Black. I will try and get a quote today or tomorrow and see if I can get it done before the spoiler is fitted :)

[iancho]

Well things are finally moving again.... I had a set of Spare Pegs Lying around and have decided to have them re-furbed in Satin Black to give the Car a more 'Sporty' look.

As you can see from the Pic yesterday the Spoiler still isn't done, I have booked the car in today to have the Roof Sprayed Black so the Spoiler can be fitted.

Everything should be ready by next Friday the 6th of December as I've got to go to my brothers Wedding in Shropshire on the 7th.

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/017_zps15912046.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/017_zps15912046.jpg.html)

Two of the wheels are nearly done... I'm not sure if they should be Satin or Gloss?

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/021_zpsd4eb4fbd.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/021_zpsd4eb4fbd.jpg.html)

[M-R-P]

Satin spokes and gloss rims mate ;)

[partsforvolvos.com]

gloss , unless you can put some sort of coating on that will be ok for brake dump and the like they might get affected pretty quickly.

[iancho]

Satin spokes and gloss rims mate ;)

Sounds really nice Martin but Reese won't do any fancy stuff :(


gloss , unless you can put some sort of coating on that will be ok for brake dump and the like they might get affected pretty quickly.

They will have a coat of Lacquer on top of the Satin for protection... the pic above is just Primer :)

[M-R-P]

Sounds really nice Martin but Reese won't do any fancy stuff :(


'ave a word then mate lol. it's easy enough with rattle cans... ;)

[oblark]

Satin spokes and gloss rims mate ;)

that would look good :) you mite have talked yourself into repraying my wheels :)

[iancho]

'ave a word then mate lol. it's easy enough with rattle cans... ;)

I will speak to him mate but he likes things simple :)


that would look good :) you mite have talked yourself into repraying my wheels :)

I have agree with you Rob it sounds good :)

[M-R-P]

D'oh :slap:

[iancho]

I will not have the Car for 2 weeks now whilst all the work is being done... I don't normally post any mechanical work that I have done as it would make the thread to long and boring....

A New Rad is being fitted tomorrow £237 from Volvo along with the MOT... It's going to be an expensive 2 weeks with the Spray work and Alloy re-furb.

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/008_zps424ca405.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/008_zps424ca405.jpg.html)

A lot of packaging for something so small...

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/010_zpscd6cc9fe.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/010_zpscd6cc9fe.jpg.html)

[claymore]

Shropshire, you say :)

[Harvey]

Wheels look better,nice looking job.

[iancho]

Shropshire, you say :)

I know I was thinking the same Col :) If your free on Sunday 8th December I could pop in on the way home and you can see the Spoiler fitted :)


Wheels look better,nice looking job.

Considering I was so against Black, I now love the idea and think it's deffo the way forward for my car.... I should of listened to you guys in the 1st place and saved myself a heap of money :)

[claymore]

I'll make sure I'm around on Sunday mate :)

[T5frankie]

I know I was thinking the same Col :) If your free on Sunday 8th December I could pop in on the way home and you can see the Spoiler fitted :)



Considering I was so against Black, I now love the idea and think it's deffo the way forward for my car.... I should of listened to you guys in the 1st place and saved myself a heap of money :)

now you're just copying me again lol, where are the 19's?

[iancho]

I'll make sure I'm around on Sunday mate :)

Great as I have a couple of questions to ask you :)


now you're just copying me again lol, where are the 19's?

I wished I'd just bought your old Saffy off you as they are almost identical lol, 19's are wrapped up for the winter mate :)

[martybelfastt5]

Your right ian car wont be to everyones taste but i doubt anyone could not like how well you have done your mods shere quality any car lover has to appreciate your attention to detail and finish car is looking great

[iancho]

Your right ian car wont be to everyones taste but i doubt anyone could not like how well you have done your mods shere quality any car lover has to appreciate your attention to detail and finish car is looking great

Cheers Marty I know not everyone likes it but at least I'm enjoying myself lol... That's why I chose VPC as I felt it gave me freedom to experiment :)

I've been at the Garage most of the day Prepping the Roof and Roof bars, to Speed the Job up abit... It's coming along nicely :)

18's are finished... Satin Black

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/001_zpsc5de65f9.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/001_zpsc5de65f9.jpg.html)

Roof Rails Off...

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/013_zpsf0a2bd95.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/013_zpsf0a2bd95.jpg.html)

Getting Prepped...

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/009_zps9fb99b82.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/009_zps9fb99b82.jpg.html)

Finally Covered...

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/011_zps1d7f11f8.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/011_zps1d7f11f8.jpg.html)

4th Coat of Black....

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/015_zps980e07c2.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/015_zps980e07c2.jpg.html)

Finished....

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/020_zpsbeaf955b.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/020_zpsbeaf955b.jpg.html)

Nice Shine....

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/023_zpse19b006f.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/023_zpse19b006f.jpg.html)

18's With New Tyres, Waiting to be Fitted...

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/025_zpsf6dc0fde.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/025_zpsf6dc0fde.jpg.html)

So it's been a busy day, Hopefully tomorrow the Spoiler and Roof Rails will be done so by Friday it should be ready :)

[T5frankie]

my roof is going black too

[Jamest5r]

Liking those wheels a lot :) the rest I'll wait for the finished product before commenting :)

[T5frankie]

but why satin black wheels with a gloss black roof? my wheels are gloss

[T5RatherAmusin]

looking good mr cho! :)

[Nealevo]

Looking good matey, I like the black bits, the less gay gold the better... :D

[V70 Graham]

Car is looking good Ian, looking forward to seeing the results Friday.

[AndysR]

More changes, wheels and paint job on the roof look good, Be interesting to see the final result.

[iancho]

my roof is going black too

It will look good mate, make a nice contrast against the red :)


Liking those wheels a lot :) the rest I'll wait for the finished product before commenting :)

The Wheels look really nice in the flesh Jim, hopefully give it a more aggressive look :)


but why satin black wheels with a gloss black roof? my wheels are gloss

I thought Gloss Wheels would be too much, wanted to tone it down a bit... But I love Polishing the car hench Gloss Roof for the Shine... Why what would you of done mate?


looking good mr cho! :)

Thanks Mr Ching! :B_thumb:


Looking good matey, I like the black bits, the less gay gold the better... :D

Cheers Neal... at last something you like! :B_thumb:


Car is looking good Ian, looking forward to seeing the results Friday.

Thanks Graham If I had not gone and started the work myself it might not of been ready...


More changes, wheels and paint job on the roof look good, Be interesting to see the final result.

Cheers Andy, the Roof will look much better Black with the Spolier :)

[stribo]

You barsteward, you've beaten me to it, I'm going to get the roof of mine painted black. Looks great though mate.:B_thumb:

[jamesy12345]

Looking good fella, black is the way to go!!

[iancho]

You barsteward, you've beaten me to it, I'm going to get the roof of mine painted black. Looks great though mate.:B_thumb:

Cheers Steve, I may have beaten you this time but it's a long road ahead matey and it will give you an idea of what it looks like.... Anyway you always beat me on Humour :P


Looking good fella, black is the way to go!!

Thanks bud, I couldn't agree with you more! :)

Had to move the Volvo to one side Today to get the Roof Rails, Trim and Spoiler Sprayed, unfortunately I forgot to take another photo after we had loaded up the Spray Booth...


http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/003_zpsd2f3af12.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/003_zpsd2f3af12.jpg.html)

[T5RatherAmusin]

see your cars been practicing safe sex lololololo

[volvokid]

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/003_zpsd2f3af12.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/003_zpsd2f3af12.jpg.html)

Aww cute look at it.

I like this black roof but how come you opted for paint other than a wrap?

The alloys are awsome the place I got my wheels done at have just started doing this colours now :( I might be refurbing a set of 17" pegs next year so I think I will go for satin ones then.

[T5RatherAmusin]

satin black a good look! iv got the bbs ch in satin but will be going gloss again tho tbh. i likes shiny lol :)

[iancho]

see your cars been practicing safe sex lololololo

lol.... Always mate, Always. You could have a business plan there :)


Aww cute look at it.

I like this black roof but how come you opted for paint other than a wrap?

The alloys are awsome the place I got my wheels done at have just started doing this colours now :( I might be refurbing a set of 17" pegs next year so I think I will go for satin ones then.

Cheers Martyn, the Wrap would be about the same Price £250 for Wrap, the more I thought about it the more I liked the idea of Paint. No messing about in a few years worrying that it will start to peel and I can still enjoy Polishing.

As with everything Martyn the Pictures do not do the Wheels Justice they really do look good... I just wanted to do something different. You will not be unhappy with the result mate :)


satin black a good look! iv got the bbs ch in satin but will be going gloss again tho tbh. i likes shiny lol :)

I like Shiny to just wanted a different look :)

[iancho]

Got the car back today, had no time at all to take any decent pic's... Here is a Quick one of the Roof Rail, looks Beautiful in the flesh :)

Colin I will see you Sunday morning as arranged matey and you can tell me what you think :)

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/003_zps403e69f9.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/003_zps403e69f9.jpg.html)

[V70 Graham]

You tease Ian.....get out tomorrow and get some decent piccy's posted !

[iancho]

You tease Ian.....get out tomorrow and get some decent piccy's posted !

Lmao... I know mate! :hilarious

[merc85]

Looking very fresh mate :B_thumb:

[stribo]

Cheers Steve, I may have beaten you this time but it's a long road ahead matey and it will give you an idea of what it looks like.... Anyway you always beat me on Humour :P



Thanks bud, I couldn't agree with you more! :)

Had to move the Volvo to one side Today to get the Roof Rails, Trim and Spoiler Sprayed, unfortunately I forgot to take another photo after we had loaded up the Spray Booth...


http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/003_zpsd2f3af12.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/003_zpsd2f3af12.jpg.html)

That's a crap vinyl wrap. ;)

[V70 Graham]

.....you still haven't moved that number plate :wallbash:

[iancho]

Looking very fresh mate :B_thumb:

Cheers Gav the Rails look very nice now bud :D


That's a crap vinyl wrap. ;)

:hilarious How do you think em up Steve lol Thats the last time I try DIY....


.....you still haven't moved that number plate :wallbash:

lol.... That's the least of my worries mate... Wait until you see pics of the car :cry:

[V70 Graham]

lol.... That's the least of my worries mate... Wait until you see pics of the car :cry:

No problems I hope mate.

[stribo]

No problems I hope mate.

So you're back then mate. :P

[iancho]

No problems I hope mate.

None at all mate I'm just not sure if I like it!

It's taking a bit of getting used too...

Now I've been really busy today driving around and loads of people have seen it, come over to me and commented how Good it looks... but they are not Volvo Nuts like us... I'm waiting for Colin's Opinion on Sunday :D

It looks great when it's moving lol

[iancho]

So you're back then mate. :P

He has always got time for me :P

[V70 Graham]

So you're back then mate. :P


He has always got time for me :P

Just cause a guy doesn't come on the forum for a day two lol......always got time for anyone mate.

[stribo]

Just cause a guy doesn't come on the forum for a day two lol......always got time for anyone mate.

You didn't reply to my text either though, I'm hurt. :(

[V70 Graham]

You didn't reply to my text either though, I'm hurt. :(

Replied !

[iancho]

You didn't reply to my text either though, I'm hurt. :(

I think he puts you on 'Ignore' :D

[stribo]

Replied !

Not the reply I was looking for, how rude. :P


I think he puts you on 'Ignore' :D

He can't ignore me, I have ways and means of contacting him, and I know where he lives. ;)

[V70 Graham]

Not the reply I was looking for, how rude. :P



He can't ignore me, I have ways and means of contacting him, and I know where he lives. ;)

.....and you get your wife to send my wife messages on 'Faceache' lol

[T5RatherAmusin]

None at all mate I'm just not sure if I like it!

It's taking a bit of getting used too...

Now I've been really busy today driving around and loads of people have seen it, come over to me and commented how Good it looks... but they are not Volvo Nuts like us... I'm waiting for Colin's Opinion on Sunday :D

It looks great when it's moving lol

you dont need a volvo nut to tell you your roof looks good you tart! :P

[iancho]

you dont need a volvo nut to tell you your roof looks good you tart! :P

lol... it does look good bud, I'm going to test it at the wedding tomorrow as they have never seen the car before.... The problem is we are all used to it being Gold and now it takes a bit of getting used too :D

[stribo]

.....and you get your wife to send my wife messages on 'Faceache' lol

Well, I can't send you messages, because you're not on it.

[MoleT-5R]

Got the car back today, had no time at all to take any decent pic's... Here is a Quick one of the Roof Rail, looks Beautiful in the flesh :)

Colin I will see you Sunday morning as arranged matey and you can tell me what you think :)

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/003_zps403e69f9.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/003_zps403e69f9.jpg.html)

High praise "Mr Claymore" he wants to know what you think before he makes it global....lol, to be fair Ian all Colin wants to see is that you have ducted the air from the dummy bonnet scoop to somewhere useful, but other than that, I'm sure he'll love it and want you to bring it to retro in august with the rest of us...can't wait to see the latest pic's of your car, cause even this latest look has thrown you a bit , by the sound of it

[T5frankie]

mine is booked in on the 16th for it's black roof :funkybana

c'mon Ian photos please

[V70 Graham]

mine is booked in on the 16th for it's black roof :funkybana

c'mon Ian photos please

Black and Pink, should look good.

[volvokid]

mine is booked in on the 16th for it's black roof :funkybana

c'mon Ian photos please

Are you wraping or painting?

[Jim S70R]

The black roof rails look really good :B_thumb:

[T5frankie]

Are you wraping or painting?

wrapping mate, alot cheaper and can be reversed

[T5frankie]

Black and Pink, should look good.

at least there is no confusion about the colour of my car, your car doesn't know whether it wants to be blue or green lol

[AndysR]

Come on Ian get the pictures up, everyone wants to see them now ;)

[claymore]

Come on Ian get the pictures up, everyone wants to see them now ;)

I'll take some sneaky ones tomorrow morning, when he brings it over to mine ;)

[V70 Graham]

I'll take some sneaky ones tomorrow morning, when he brings it over to mine ;)

We also expect an honest opinion on his latest mod Colin.

[claymore]

Honest opinion on the rear spoiler, I think I would have it at less of an angle and paint 2 thirds of the winglets black, I think I will get one for my car but not have it as high.

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20131208_090230.jpg (http://s170.photobucket.com/user/claymore2k/media/20131208_090230.jpg.html)

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20131208_090347.jpg (http://s170.photobucket.com/user/claymore2k/media/20131208_090347.jpg.html)

Definitely looks to high at this angle, unless your towing a caravan :)

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20131208_090428.jpg (http://s170.photobucket.com/user/claymore2k/media/20131208_090428.jpg.html)

[T5frankie]

i've got to be honest Ian i'm not feeling it mate, i hope you're happy with it but it's not for mate bit ott,

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20131208_090230.jpg

this is my favourite of mine

http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac96/t5frankie/Track%20days/cadwell22-1.jpg (http://s889.photobucket.com/user/t5frankie/media/Track%20days/cadwell22-1.jpg.html)

[claymore]

To be honest, it does look better in the flesh, it looks a lot worse in the pictures.

[Biff]

I think it looks very different Ian, like nothing I've seen before.
For the direction you've taken I think it could've looked a lot worse!!
It looks like it's going to eat my kids so you've got what you wanted.
I like it & think it's gonna look awesome on the 19's. :)

[T5frankie]

To be honest, it does look better in the flesh, it looks a lot worse in the pictures.

yeah i agree with you there but take that stupid scoop off ffs lol

[T5frankie]

I think it looks very different Ian, like nothing I've seen before.
For the direction you've taken I think it could've looked a lot worse!!
It looks like it's going to eat my kids so you've got what you wanted.
I like it & think it's gonna look awesome on the 19's. :)

my old wheels as above, i want them back :uglyhamme

[claymore]

yeah i agree with you there but take that stupid scoop off ffs lol
Scoop is going to be functional when I get a chance to make a duct for it ;)

[T5frankie]

Scoop is going to be functional when I get a chance to make a duct for it ;)

functional or not it's ugly

[T5frankie]

car is gonna be doing wheelies at 120mph lol

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20131208_090428.jpg

[claymore]

functional or not it's ugly

I like it :P

[T5frankie]

I like it :P

you would lol

[Biff]

my old wheels as above, i want them back :uglyhamme

They'll slow you down mate!

[T5frankie]

They'll slow you down mate!

nah mate it's all myth

[V70 Graham]

I've seen the scoop and it's not that bad, liking the black roof.

[AndysR]

Black roof looks good along with the roof bars, I think the roof spoiler is too high and I would move the number plate back to its original position ;)

[Jim S70R]

Like the roof and roof bars, not a fan of the tailgate spoiler though it's not my cup of tea. At the end of the day as long as Ian is happy with it that's all that matters!!

Please please move the number back up to normal position :duck:

[T5frankie]

Like the roof and roof bars, not a fan of the tailgate spoiler though it's not my cup of tea. At the end of the day as long as Ian is happy with it that's all that matters!!

Please please move the number back up to normal position :duck:

are you just copying what your brother writes lol

[merc85]

doh...... really sorry ian, but that spoiler is f*** horrible lol. number plate would be better where it should be, although i cant talk as mine is on the wonk lol

[Nealevo]

I spotted this monster on the M5, he tried to keep up but i think the spoiler was slowing him down lol

http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o590/nealevo/Mobile%20Uploads/8FB21137-552A-4712-8C07-9B925B3BF260_zpsnqtzpcrs.jpg (http://s1149.photobucket.com/user/nealevo/media/Mobile%20Uploads/8FB21137-552A-4712-8C07-9B925B3BF260_zpsnqtzpcrs.jpg.html)

[Jim S70R]

are you just copying what your brother writes lol

No Frankie I'm not just coping what my brother says, we have the same likes/taste and think on a similar level that's all.

[AndysR]

I spotted this monster on the M5, he tried to keep up but i think the spoiler was slowing him down lol

http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o590/nealevo/Mobile%20Uploads/8FB21137-552A-4712-8C07-9B925B3BF260_zpsnqtzpcrs.jpg (http://s1149.photobucket.com/user/nealevo/media/Mobile%20Uploads/8FB21137-552A-4712-8C07-9B925B3BF260_zpsnqtzpcrs.jpg.html)

Think that's the first time I've seen the car dirty.. Lol

[stribo]

doh...... really sorry ian, but that spoiler is f*** horrible lol. number plate would be better where it should be, although i cant talk as mine is on the wonk lol

Have to agree with Gav, it wouldn't look any worse if you nailed a Cosworth whaletail on the back. :(

[iancho]

I spotted this monster on the M5, he tried to keep up but i think the spoiler was slowing him down lol

http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o590/nealevo/Mobile%20Uploads/8FB21137-552A-4712-8C07-9B925B3BF260_zpsnqtzpcrs.jpg (http://s1149.photobucket.com/user/nealevo/media/Mobile%20Uploads/8FB21137-552A-4712-8C07-9B925B3BF260_zpsnqtzpcrs.jpg.html)

Lmao!... Trust you to be hogging the Fast Lane around Birmingham, don't you know there are TWO other Lanes????!!!!! :D

Even in a Jeep I couldn't keep up with you Mr 'Fast Lane' ... Great to see you though Neal :B_thumb:

Guys I just spent ages loading photos and it failed... I will try again.

[iancho]

Was Great to see Colin Today, he is such a Gentleman and so easy to listen too.... :D

The Beast Sleeping....



http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/070_zpsf532d383.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/070_zpsf532d383.jpg.html)

Until Next Year..... :yikes:

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/072_zps2bad3d0f.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/072_zps2bad3d0f.jpg.html)

[Nealevo]

Yes mate my Freelander won't go much over 100mph, but good to see you, I was on my way back from Chester and was looking out for you as I knew you'd been in Shropshire lol... Always smiling and the car looks good mate.

[iancho]

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/014_zpsbc737417.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/014_zpsbc737417.jpg.html)

Another Angle...

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/008_zps6bd003da.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/008_zps6bd003da.jpg.html)

I love the Satin Black Alloys...

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/011_zps11f6a1e2.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/011_zps11f6a1e2.jpg.html)

Looks Nice Against 'Normal Cars'....

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/014_zpsed0206e4.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/014_zpsed0206e4.jpg.html)

Another Angle....

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/021_zps8f47b4bc.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/021_zps8f47b4bc.jpg.html)

Rear....

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/019_zps864b8e8b.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/019_zps864b8e8b.jpg.html)

High up....

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/081_zps07ec7ccf.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/081_zps07ec7ccf.jpg.html)

Last One...

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/083_zps78d86a2a.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/083_zps78d86a2a.jpg.html)

I didn't like it at all the First Day and just wanted to Rip the Spoiler Off! But Yesterday at the Wedding Everybody Loved it and I feel much better about it myself now I've got more used to it.... As Colin said it looks much better in the Flesh! :D

Guys I'm in a Rush... I will reply to you all tomorrow.... Thank you for Today Colin and 'Mad' Nealevo! :D

[volvokid]

Everytime I look at your car it just screams at me for a black interior!!! cream just doesnt work with everything else on your car lol

[AndysR]

Some good clear shots there Ian, I must say having seen more shots I really think the spoiler doesn't work, If it was at less of an able maybe it would be fine and with the number plate back in the usual place I think over all the whole car would work :)

[stephenevans99]

Like to see it in the flesh again BUT from looking at the last few pics - your gutters need cleaning ;)

[iancho]

High praise "Mr Claymore" he wants to know what you think before he makes it global....lol, to be fair Ian all Colin wants to see is that you have ducted the air from the dummy bonnet scoop to somewhere useful, but other than that, I'm sure he'll love it and want you to bring it to retro in august with the rest of us...can't wait to see the latest pic's of your car, cause even this latest look has thrown you a bit , by the sound of it

It did Throw me Adrian lol... I was so Annoyed with myself on Friday for 'Fiddling' too much I just Hated the whole look and wanted to reverse it all back again. I'm feeling much Happier now though mate and will be joining you at RR next year. Good to hear from you!


mine is booked in on the 16th for it's black roof :funkybana

c'mon Ian photos please

Good luck with it Frank, Don't rule out going for a Satin wrap it would make it look more aggressive


The black roof rails look really good :B_thumb:

Cheers Jim they are probably the Best bit! lol


i've got to be honest Ian i'm not feeling it mate, i hope you're happy with it but it's not for mate bit ott,

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u258/claymore2k/20131208_090230.jpg

this is my favourite of mine

http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac96/t5frankie/Track%20days/cadwell22-1.jpg (http://s889.photobucket.com/user/t5frankie/media/Track%20days/cadwell22-1.jpg.html)

That's all I want is your honest opinion mate


To be honest, it does look better in the flesh, it looks a lot worse in the pictures.

Thanks Colin... It's a Bit like the Bonnet Scoop, nobody liked that either until they saw it in the Flesh.


I think it looks very different Ian, like nothing I've seen before.
For the direction you've taken I think it could've looked a lot worse!!
It looks like it's going to eat my kids so you've got what you wanted.
I like it & think it's gonna look awesome on the 19's. :)

Cheers Dave it could of looked much, much worse! lol
I like the sort of Square Boxy look it has now and I did
finally get the look I wanted... How is yours btw?


Scoop is going to be functional when I get a chance to make a duct for it ;)

This was very kind of you to Offer Colin at least the Scoop will make more sense


I've seen the scoop and it's not that bad, liking the black roof.

Thanks mate you will have to see it in the Flesh again soon to really decide


Black roof looks good along with the roof bars, I think the roof spoiler is too high and I would move the number plate back to its original position ;)

The spoiler does look too high mate but that was the look I was going for, I'm just a little worried that I have given it a 'boyracer' look which is what I didn't want!


doh...... really sorry ian, but that spoiler is f*** horrible lol. number plate would be better where it should be, although i cant talk as mine is on the wonk lol

Cheers Gav lol.... I'd rather you be Honest than lie bud, hopefully one day you will get to see it in the flesh and still think it's horrible! lol


Think that's the first time I've seen the car dirty.. Lol

It is Andy, the 1st Dirty pics lol I had to clean when I got to Shropshire and now it's as bad again. Winter driving eh.


Have to agree with Gav, it wouldn't look any worse if you nailed a Cosworth whaletail on the back. :(

Thanks Steve.... Now there's an Idea!


Yes mate my Freelander won't go much over 100mph, but good to see you, I was on my way back from Chester and was looking out for you as I knew you'd been in Shropshire lol... Always smiling and the car looks good mate.

You looked well Happy too mate!
I would of Stayed with you but the wife shouted "STOP RACING"!
That soon slowed me down... even quicker than the ABS! lol


Everytime I look at your car it just screams at me for a black interior!!! cream just doesnt work with everything else on your car lol

It's funny you should say that Martyn... I looked high and low for a Cream interior! Black just didn't do it for me lol


Like to see it in the flesh again BUT from looking at the last few pics - your gutters need cleaning ;)

Lmao... I will tell my Dad mate, he should be ashamed of himself!

[jamesy12345]

The car looks good as a package Ian, it's not my kind of style but it all goes together well. The spoiler does look high, maybe different in real life!

I was never sure about spoilers but there is one on the Shark and it looks alright. The car is pretty stable at speed not sure how much of that is down to the spoiler tho :)

I used the pics of your car to explain to our lass what I was thinking about doing with my headlights & grill.......women are meant to be good with colour matching........my existing ones look a bit tired but I don't want to go to far away from standard. Maybe just replacing the glass in the headlights and either fitting an egg crate type or spraying the existing grill partially black will do the trick.....

[ExternalError]

In my opinion it does look a little high thnk it would look a bit better if it followed the line of the roof but at the end of the day its your hunk of metal and if it fits the look you were aiming for then no one elses opinion matters. I like the roof, very nice paint job and the wheels look great. Get that scoop functional though. As always you have a very nice V70 Ian and it definatley portrays your self very well even if it is in gay gold. Hope to see it in the flesh at a meet after xmas sometime or failing that at our annual pilgramige to the EVO triangle.

[jdavis]

the quality of the work looks great. not my taste but if you are happy with it then that's what matters
agree with the posts above, if it was laid back a bit more I think it would fit within the lines of the car more.

[iancho]

I've got to be honest the Spoiler isn't really that bad in the Flesh Guys it kinda flows with the car the photos make it look worse :)

Driving along the motorway I have never seen so many drivers slow down to look at it, even women were looking which is unusual.

It does grow on you eventually! :D





The car looks good as a package Ian, it's not my kind of style but it all goes together well. The spoiler does look high, maybe different in real life!

I was never sure about spoilers but there is one on the Shark and it looks alright. The car is pretty stable at speed not sure how much of that is down to the spoiler tho :)

I used the pics of your car to explain to our lass what I was thinking about doing with my headlights & grill.......women are meant to be good with colour matching........my existing ones look a bit tired but I don't want to go to far away from standard. Maybe just replacing the glass in the headlights and either fitting an egg crate type or spraying the existing grill partially black will do the trick.....

Women just don't understand mate, I've tried that route lol


In my opinion it does look a little high thnk it would look a bit better if it followed the line of the roof but at the end of the day its your hunk of metal and if it fits the look you were aiming for then no one elses opinion matters. I like the roof, very nice paint job and the wheels look great. Get that scoop functional though. As always you have a very nice V70 Ian and it definatley portrays your self very well even if it is in gay gold. Hope to see it in the flesh at a meet after xmas sometime or failing that at our annual pilgramige to the EVO triangle.

Cheers Stu for the comments bud, I'm very pleased with the end result after I got over the initial shock... It looks much nicer in the flesh mate. If we don't meet up before i'm already looking forward to the Triangle of Terror 2014 and seeing you again.


the quality of the work looks great. not my taste but if you are happy with it then that's what matters
agree with the posts above, if it was laid back a bit more I think it would fit within the lines of the car more.

Hopefully you will see it one day mate it isn't really as bad as it looks!

[iancho]

Here are some more pics to see if you all feel any better about it! lol

This is a nice one....

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/020_zps4aa9844b.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/020_zps4aa9844b.jpg.html)

Rear... See how it flows with the shape of the car...

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/022_zps1360c59f.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/022_zps1360c59f.jpg.html)

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/016_zpsbe6e6156.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/016_zpsbe6e6156.jpg.html)

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/011_zpsd3b096b1.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/011_zpsd3b096b1.jpg.html)

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/008_zpsd3ed25f8.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/008_zpsd3ed25f8.jpg.html)

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/005_zpsdd06fed2.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/005_zpsdd06fed2.jpg.html)

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/003_zps8e7e42c4.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/003_zps8e7e42c4.jpg.html)

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/017_zps5eaed591.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/017_zps5eaed591.jpg.html)

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/023_zpsdf06c1c9.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/023_zpsdf06c1c9.jpg.html)

And an old one from before....

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/018_zpscbb563b4.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/018_zpscbb563b4.jpg.html)

Looks better than the Flat Spoiler IMO :D

[expolicev70t5]

Looks nice, I personally agree it looks nicer than the flat spoiler, some pics do it justice and some dont all down to angle of camera :B_thumb: gets my vote

[iancho]

Looks nice, I personally agree it looks nicer than the flat spoiler, some pics do it justice and some dont all down to angle of camera :B_thumb: gets my vote

I have to agree with you, the angle of the camera does it no favours at some angles.... Looks more 'Sporty' now though. Thanks for the Thumbs up bud :B_thumb:

[Thanatos]

Looking good there Ian where did the spoiler come from.

The number plate just looks wrong In the low position quite like the bonnet vent

[iancho]

Looking good there Ian where did the spoiler come from.

The number plate just looks wrong In the low position quite like the bonnet vent

Cheers Andy I got the Spolier off E-Bay mate... I will send you a link if your interested... Get your Project Thread started! lol

Now about this damn number plate lads... There were a lot of Police about the other day and I was having to drive right up behind other cars too hide it...

Am I breaking the law? and if so I'm sure I read somewhere that my insurance would be invalid?

[stephenevans99]

I don't think the location is the issue Ian regarding your plate - it'll probably be the angle. You could make some little brackets to make it slightly more vertical I suppose.

I reckon it's borderline of whether an Officer would issue a FPN or just give you a verbal. It does give them the excuse though to check over the rest of the car ie tyres etc.

[V70 Graham]

.....It does give them the excuse though to check over the rest of the car ie tyres etc.

Exactly what I told Ian, I'm not saying there is anything wrong with your car mate, but why invite a 'once over' if anything your always worrying and once stopped they can waste a fair bit of your time.

[stribo]

Why don't you mount it to the front of your scoop.:P

[Nealevo]

Your plate is fine mate, it's just I'm an unconventional place and people don't like change, my atom had a Velcro plate on which used to be up by the dash (actually it was on the bottom of my seat,) but if I got pulled I would stick it on quickly ;) if you like it then leave it. Just hurry up and paint the rest of the car black, one less gay gold had got to be better. Ha ha ha

[stribo]

Your plate is fine mate, it's just I'm an unconventional place and people don't like change, my atom had a Velcro plate on which used to be up by the dash (actually it was on the bottom of my seat,) but if I got pulled I would stick it on quickly ;) if you like it then leave it. Just hurry up and paint the rest of the car black, one less gay gold had got to be better. Ha ha ha

Oi, better gay gold than pink.:P

[Biff]

I like the plate in its current position Ian.
As said I don't think it's illegal but as far as the po-po go they seem to be a law upon themselves sometimes & I would expect some grief. ;)

[iancho]

Thanks lads I needed to hear that... I have not been too concerned but coming out of Oxford the other day the Police were everywhere with Vans, Camaras, Cars Stopping people and checking the cars.

The Saff is in perfect condition and wants for nothing so they wouldn't find any fault with it, I do carry the Legal Plate just in case I can blag my way out of it...

Neal here were a few ideas me and T5ratheramusin came up with a few months ago...Nearly Black.

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/vsdk_zps715a457d.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/vsdk_zps715a457d.jpg.html)

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/vsdk1_zps22215434.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/vsdk1_zps22215434.jpg.html)

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/vsdk122232_zps7481b821.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/vsdk122232_zps7481b821.jpg.html)

When I met up with Colin and told him, he slapped me a few times to bring me back to my sense's and threatened to hang my nuts over his shaust... He told me not to touch it anymore and just leave it alone!... Close call lol as I nearly went ahead with it.

[merc85]

i think the black bonnet would look good :)

[Harvey]

Thanks lads I needed to hear that... I have not been too concerned but coming out of Oxford the other day the Police were everywhere with Vans, Camaras, Cars Stopping people and checking the cars.

When I met up with Colin and told him, he slapped me a few times to bring me back to my sense's and threatened to hang my nuts over his shaust... He told me not to touch it anymore and just leave it alone!... close call lol

Mate,less is more sometimes.
Just don't do anything without Colin's ok.:uglyhamme

The police just like a easy job. Sir have you been drinking in the last 24Hrs,got road tax,mot,insurance,if unlucky VOSA on site as well.

[iancho]

i think the black bonnet would look good :)

I dunno Gav the Roof scared me enough when I first saw it lol :smile:


Mate,less is more sometimes.
Just don't do anything without Colin's ok.:uglyhamme

The police just like a easy job. Sir have you been drinking in the last 24Hrs,got road tax,mot,insurance,if unlucky VOSA on site as well.

I agree Harve sometimes less is more and I was just asking Colin's advice as he was the first member I've seen for months, it helps to get another persons perspective as sometime you can't see the wood for the tree's...

Why what would VOSA do? :smile:

[smithy]

I would leave it as is but if I was going to do this it would be pic number 2

[Harvey]

Why what would VOSA do? :smile:

VOSA are there some times, those chaps are MOT testers but have power to stop you using the car on the road,and give the police a nice list of faults, Yes they do know there job,most of the time they are looking at commercial vehicles vans - trucks.

[stribo]

tbh Ian I think you're bored and looking for things to do to the car for the sake of it, and not because it would improve it, just leave it alone and enjoy using it.

[850 T5s]

your number plate should be fine as long as the A.N.P.R cameras can pick it up ok, p.s ,i think yr car suits the bonnet nostril

[Nealevo]

Oooooooo I like pic 2 :)

[AndysR]

I'd personally leave it be, although I would move the number plate back to it's original position ;)

[siamblue]

tbh Ian I think you're bored and looking for things to do to the car for the sake of it, and not because it would improve it, just leave it alone and enjoy using it.


A set of headlight eyebrows and calipers in Saffron would look nice on the car..

[claymore]

Speaking of Ian, where has he been for the last couple of weeks?

[Harvey]

Speaking of Ian, where has he been for the last couple of weeks?

Very good point,has he gone on his holidays.

[V70 Graham]

Speaking of Ian, where has he been for the last couple of weeks?

I text him this morning and told him to get back on here asap as it was a while since I'd heard from him, he told me he'd try and get on tomorrow morning.

[S70T5Chris]

A set of headlight eyebrows and calipers in Saffron would look nice on the car..

Holy ££££! Where the hell have you been?!!

[Jamest5r]

Holy ££££! Where the hell have you been?!!

Just thinking the same long time no see Gary

[T5frankie]

Probably under a rock

[siamblue]

Holy ££££! Where the hell have you been?!!

Been away for awhile,not got any Volvo but still on the road..so much has happened on here in 18 months..

[MoleT-5R]

A set of headlight eyebrows and calipers in Saffron would look nice on the car..


lol... nothing like a bit of self suggestion

[iancho]

Speaking of Ian, where has he been for the last couple of weeks?

I'm still here Col :) it just take me that much longer to get around now due to the immense drag from the rear spoiler :wink:

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/019_zpsf2961f6e.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/019_zpsf2961f6e.jpg.html)


I text him this morning and told him to get back on here asap as it was a while since I'd heard from him, he told me he'd try and get on tomorrow morning.

Thanks for the txt Graham, always a pleasure to hear from you and getting me back on here :)


tbh Ian I think you're bored and looking for things to do to the car for the sake of it, and not because it would improve it, just leave it alone and enjoy using it.

I think I was panicking a bit Steve but I have calmed down now it's always a horrible feeling when you get to the end of a project and wonder what next?
I'm going to enjoy the car and settle for smaller jobs :)

[T5frankie]

I'm still here Col :) it just take me that much longer to get around now due to the immense drag from the rear spoiler :wink:

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/019_zpsf2961f6e.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/019_zpsf2961f6e.jpg.html)



Thanks for the txt Graham, always a pleasure to hear from you and getting me back on here :)



I think I was panicking a bit Steve but I have calmed down now it's always a horrible feeling when you get to the end of a project and wonder what next?
I'm going to enjoy the car and settle for smaller jobs :)

which is why i have bought another project Ian

[stephenevans99]

Have those wheels changed colour Ian? or is just the pic?

[iancho]

which is why i have bought another project Ian

So I see mate, if you can get it looking anything like that Black One it will be awesome :)


Have those wheels changed colour Ian? or is just the pic?

Yes they are Satin Black now bud, they look really nice although they are difficult to keep clean not as easy as a Gloss Wheel. The back one's go almost white until they have dried out with all the spray and salt on the roads at the moment. :)

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/001_zpsc5de65f9.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/001_zpsc5de65f9.jpg.html)

[M-R-P]

Ello Ian :)

While decorating the house last week, I found something that belongs to you... :slap:

If I remember rightly, you said you couldn't make it to the rr day, is there anybody I could give it to, to take it back for you?

[iancho]

Ello Ian :)

While decorating the house last week, I found something that belongs to you... :slap:

If I remember rightly, you said you couldn't make it to the rr day, is there anybody I could give it to, to take it back for you?

Hey up mate :) You could give them to Graham as there is more chance of me seeing him than anybody else... Sorry they didn't fit bud after all that, my mistake! (My heart was in the right place though :))

[M-R-P]

Hey up mate :) You could give them to Graham as there is more chance of me seeing him than anybody else... Sorry they didn't fit bud after all that, my mistake! (My heart was in the right place though :))

No problem mate :)

I'm just confused how you couldn't get them to fit yours...

...should've gone to specsavers lol.

[iancho]

No problem mate :)

I'm just confused how you couldn't get them to fit yours...

...should've gone to specsavers lol.

Lmao!...Talk about being a Numpty! They were a different shape to mine but obviously after your extensive search (Driving you mad! lol) they will fit.... always useful as spares as two years ago I had to order another set from Germany as my Dad lost one winding his rear window up and down :slap:

[artfulflounder]

Satin black does look good on those wheels....:B_thumb:

[V70 Graham]

Hey up mate :) You could give them to Graham as there is more chance of me seeing him than anybody else... Sorry they didn't fit bud after all that, my mistake! (My heart was in the right place though :))

No bother Ian, hopefully catch up in the not too distant future.

[iancho]

Last year I had the 19's re-sprayed in Platinum Silver...

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/015_zps0ee3ec6d.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/015_zps0ee3ec6d.jpg.html)

I thought they were a little too bright, so this year I've gone for Gloss Black...

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/IMG_0199_zps31de4ea9.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/IMG_0199_zps31de4ea9.jpg.html)

Looks much better I think! :smile:

[Biff]

Car looks well mate. Hope your good & keep up the good work. :)

[smithy]

That's a really nice car you have there and i hope you are doing well .

[stephenevans99]

Good to see you're back mate....car looks awesome

[MoleT-5R]

Welcome back, cars looking nice there mate, any more mods lately and how was your holiday ???

[stribo]

Good to see you're still about Ian.:D

[T5frankie]

Now sell them back to me LOL

[V70 Graham]

I think that was his 6 monthly post....he should be back around Christmas !

[T5RatherAmusin]

cars looking superb as always ian. glad you enjoyed your holiday bud!
stay well ;)

[Wobbly Dave]

We were beginning to get worried.

[iancho]

Car looks well mate. Hope your good & keep up the good work. :)

Cheers bud, I'm good thanks and so is the car (fingers crossed) :wink:

[iancho]

That's a really nice car you have there and i hope you are doing well .

Thanks mate, I'm good after a month break from work :wink:

[iancho]

Good to see you're back mate....car looks awesome

Cheers Steve! All I do these days is polish it to death :wink:

[iancho]

Welcome back, cars looking nice there mate, any more mods lately and how was your holiday ???

Many thanks Ade, No more Mod's recently but a few ideas in the pipeline. Holiday has been super, One Month in the Sun... I'm coming back today. I'm hoping the Volvo has no new scratches after a month at Heathrow Parking.

Hope you all had a good time at the Evo weekender :wink:

[iancho]

Good to see you're still about Ian.:D

And you bud! :wink:

[iancho]

Now sell them back to me LOL

It's bound to happen one day bud, now they are even in a colour that you like! :wink:

[iancho]

I think that was his 6 monthly post....he should be back around Christmas !

LOL... That's why I love VPC, the humour never dies! :wink:

[iancho]

cars looking superb as always ian. glad you enjoyed your holiday bud!
stay well ;)

Cheers Ian! Took my Mum (68) and Gran (93) with us for the 1st 2weeks and did a 1500 mile tour of Bulgaria, we all really enjoyed ourselves. I was driving this for a month... It's been like floating on air with the soft suspension!

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/IMG_0558_zpscddac5f5.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/IMG_0558_zpscddac5f5.jpg.html)

[iancho]

We were beginning to get worried.

Many thanks Dave, I hope to be around a bit more :wink:

[iancho]

Oh and I finally put the Number Plate back where it should be!

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/IMG_0203_zps84d72da9.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/IMG_0203_zps84d72da9.jpg.html)

[Harvey]

Oh and I finally put the Number Plate back where it should be!

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/IMG_0203_zps84d72da9.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/IMG_0203_zps84d72da9.jpg.html)

That's looks better,good to see you back.

[jamesy12345]

Hello & :welcome:

:hidesbehi

[no1tosh]

looking good pal, i do like a nice saffy :)

[T5RatherAmusin]

Oh and I finally put the Number Plate back where it should be!

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/IMG_0203_zps84d72da9.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/IMG_0203_zps84d72da9.jpg.html)

you have a lovely house ian ;)
can i suggest one of the sticker like flexible number plates for ya?

[expolicev70t5]

Cracking looking car!

[iancho]

looking good pal, i do like a nice saffy :)

Thanks bud!


Cracking looking car!

Cheers mate, not to everyone's taste I might add


you have a lovely house ian ;)
can i suggest one of the sticker like flexible number plates for ya?

You can come and clean the windows Ian! Yeah I've thought about that, the Number plate is much smaller so there is no give in it.

[M-R-P]

Ello stranger, hows things?

[iancho]

Well July proved to be an expensive month.... I spent a £1000...

Since putting the New Rad on in Feb, I've still been loosing coolant. Tried tightening up all the pipes under the bonnet or putting new one's... Nothing.

Well after months of messing about it turned out to be the Heater Matrix, the two front footwells were going Orange.

My local Garage wouldn't touch it but told me D&A Auto's in Witney would do it (Volvo Indie)

Great guy called Derek who was really helpful, I asked him to also check the front suspension as the ride was not so great.

Ended up having...

Two Rubber Top Mounts

Two Wishbones

Heater Matrix

New Brake Pads all round

Oil Leak sorted

And I got him to fit those 4 White Plastic things that Swampy makes....

The Ride is totally different now, a real pleasure to drive.

This week the Prop Shaft is Playing up and making noises, so more expense unfortunately.

This week I also took the Carpets out and found them to be wringing wet with coolant underneath the waterproof layer....

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/IMG_1219_zps21c9e484.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/IMG_1219_zps21c9e484.jpg.html)

Managed to Power Wash all the Coolant out but you can see how much...

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/IMG_1220_zpsc50c02ca.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/IMG_1220_zpsc50c02ca.jpg.html)

Talk about being slightly brassed of at the mo would be an understatement!

[iancho]

Ello stranger, hows things?

Ello mate, I'm good... It's just the DAMN car! :biggrin:

[V70 Graham]

Certainly looks like you've had a rough time recently, glad you've finally sorted the leak and improved the ride, shame about the cost though !

[M-R-P]

So, all this time away and you reappear with tales of mechanical woe...

Good or bad, an update is an update Ian and it's nice to see you're still with us!

Bit of a bummer about all the problems you're having tho mate but they don't stay perfect forever and a little TLC now and again goes a long way. I quite like the pink carpets tho :)

[iancho]

Certainly looks like you've had a rough time recently, glad you've finally sorted the leak and improved the ride, shame about the cost though !

Been driving me mad for months Graham I can tell you... The labour for all that was only 4 and a half hours at £50 an hour, Derek really knows his stuff and is as honest as the day is long.

Ride is a lot smoother now and steering is much tighter so I was really pleased until the Prop Shaft started squeaking and groaning, serious money again.

[claymore]

Nice to see a post off you Ian, even if it's not a very nice update :(

[iancho]

So, all this time away and you reappear with tales of mechanical woe...

Good or bad, an update is an update Ian and it's nice to see you're still with us!

Bit of a bummer about all the problems you're having tho mate but they don't stay perfect forever and a little TLC now and again goes a long way. I quite like the pink carpets tho :)

Yeah mate lol.... I agree a little TLC goes along way and I was really pleased with all the work and to have everything sorted, totally different car now.

What scares me is I won't stop spending it's more like an obsession than a Hobby anyone else would scrap the damn thing...

[iancho]

Nice to see a post off you Ian, even if it's not a very nice update :(

Nice to hear from you Colin :)

I must catch up with your thread, I was in Shropshire last week but wasn't sure if you fancied a visit :)

[MoleT-5R]

Yep good to see you back mate, sorry to here of your car woes, sh£t happens, then we fix em, then we drive them. Will you be entertaining another trip to the Evo Triangle?, as we may gather again November time I'm thinking

[iancho]

Yep good to see you back mate, sorry to here of your car woes, sh£t happens, then we fix em, then we drive them. Will you be entertaining another trip to the Evo Triangle?, as we may gather again November time I'm thinking

True Ade, we just keep going. Now you have got my juices flowing about the Evo... I'd deffo be up for a dash around the Triangle November time. One of the best meets of the year :)

[stephenevans99]

Good to see you and the Saffy back mate......I even started a IANCHO Abducted? thread lol

[M-R-P]

Yeah mate lol.... I agree a little TLC goes along way and I was really pleased with all the work and to have everything sorted, totally different car now.

What scares me is I won't stop spending it's more like an obsession than a Hobby anyone else would scrap the damn thing...

All-in, you've not had anywhere enough trouble to warrant scrapping what is probably the best saffy on the forums these days. Although some have broken good cars for less.. (mentioning no names ;) )

While you've been away, the sweed has got herself a GWE downpipe and is now considerably quicker, much to the annoyance of the driver of a 2002 M3 who couldn't pull away from me last sunday :)

[MoleT-5R]

True Ade, we just keep going. Now you have got my juices flowing about the Evo... I'd deffo be up for a dash around the Triangle November time. One of the best meets of the year :)

It will be nice to see you again and I think there will be some usual suspects heading the same way, so I'll check with Mr Evans before posting a date, as we don't want it to clash with anything else and If I'm really lucky I might be in my Yellow one :smile:

[Jimmie]

While you've been away, the sweed has got herself a GWE downpipe and is now considerably quicker, much to the annoyance of the driver of a 2002 M3 who couldn't pull away from me last sunday :)

Come on Martin tell the truth it was actually a standard beemer with an M3 badge stuck on the back.If it had been a proper M3 he would have left you standing or he was not trying to beat you.lol

[M-R-P]

Come on Martin tell the truth it was actually a standard beemer with an M3 badge stuck on the back.If it had been a proper M3 he would have left you standing or he was not trying to beat you.lol

He had to change gear twice, I didn't get out of 4th. ;)

The constant checking of his mirror and the noise from the exhaust said he was flat out (I've been around cars long enough to tell when they're giving it death)

I wasn't gonna catch him but he wasn't gonna lose me either.

[smithy]

Been driving me mad for months Graham I can tell you... The labour for all that was only 4 and a half hours at £50 an hour, Derek really knows his stuff and is as honest as the day is long.

Ride is a lot smoother now and steering is much tighter so I was really pleased until the Prop Shaft started squeaking and groaning, serious money again.
If the is a problem with the prop take the prop off to you can sort things mate and nice to see you back too

[iancho]

Good to see you and the Saffy back mate......I even started a IANCHO Abducted? thread lol

Lol did you really!

It's good to hear from you too Steve, infact it's good to hear from ALL of you!!! :)

I do REALLY miss everything... My life is still the same, up early on days off, tinkering and polishing the car from 6 to 8am usually.

I'm just obsessed with the damn thing!

I hope your going to make the Evo run in November? :)

[iancho]

It will be nice to see you again and I think there will be some usual suspects heading the same way, so I'll check with Mr Evans before posting a date, as we don't want it to clash with anything else and If I'm really lucky I might be in my Yellow one :smile:

Ade I'm already looking forward to it bud. it's the one event I try to make it too :)

What do you mean Yellow one? what have you been up to?!

[iancho]

If the is a problem with the prop take the prop off to you can sort things mate and nice to see you back too

Nice to hear from you too Carl, the prop is coming off Monday bud then I can have a look at it :)

[iancho]

All-in, you've not had anywhere enough trouble to warrant scrapping what is probably the best saffy on the forums these days. Although some have broken good cars for less.. (mentioning no names ;) )

While you've been away, the sweed has got herself a GWE downpipe and is now considerably quicker, much to the annoyance of the driver of a 2002 M3 who couldn't pull away from me last sunday :)

Cheers Mart, kind words indeed bud :)

I bet the GWE downpipe sounds mental bud! Best ex-plod in the country by a long shot!

Here are a few recent one's of mine, too beautiful to scrap!

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/IMG_1113_zps3eaaa49f.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/IMG_1113_zps3eaaa49f.jpg.html)

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/IMG_1127_zpsaea84906.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/IMG_1127_zpsaea84906.jpg.html)

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/IMG_1131_zpsceae30d0.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/IMG_1131_zpsceae30d0.jpg.html)

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/IMG_1140_zpsdcbacc0f.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/IMG_1140_zpsdcbacc0f.jpg.html)

How to scrap her or break her?! I'd be lost without it after all the time and money that's been invested :)

[partsforvolvos.com]

hi ian, good to see you above water and the car's still alive.
Frankie has had like...... 2 cars at least since you were last on :rotfl:

[V70 Graham]

I'm organising a little 'go karting' event on the 18th Oct if your about, be good to catch up if you can make it.

Flick through my threads, I had some pictures taken for me recently of the car, maybe something you would be interested in.

[Tomcat]

Cars looking great Ian, sorry to hear about the prop, be in touch soon mate about the bumper.

[MoleT-5R]

Nice to hear from you too Carl, the prop is coming off Monday bud then I can have a look at it :)

Tomcat may have a second hand prop off the v70 awd he's currently breaking, might be a cheap fix option for you mate. As for the Yellow, Here's a link to my soon to be new toy http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?56831-Mystery-Gul-854-Buyer&highlight=


P.S. your car is looking the nuts in those pic's

[stribo]

Good to see you're still with us mate. :D If you learnt how to hold a spanner, then it wouldn't cost so much to keep your car going, all bar the heater matrix are easy jobs.;) Good to see that you're still putting the money into the best looking saffy,(even if it isn't the quickest saffy on the forum ;) ). Now stop fannying around, and get your name down for Trax. Missed you bud.:D

[M-R-P]

Cheers Mart, kind words indeed bud :)

I bet the GWE downpipe sounds mental bud! Best ex-plod in the country by a long shot!

Here are a few recent one's of mine, too beautiful to scrap!

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/IMG_1113_zps3eaaa49f.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/IMG_1113_zps3eaaa49f.jpg.html)

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/IMG_1127_zpsaea84906.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/IMG_1127_zpsaea84906.jpg.html)

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How to scrap her or break her?! I'd be lost without it after all the time and money that's been invested :)
Phwwwaaaaaarrrrrr!

Best pics yet. (although I still need to reheat that splitter)

[jamesy12345]

Nice photo location, Ian, I like the contrast between the greenery & shiny car. Everyone was wondering what you'd been up to

Shame about the prop!

[Biff]

You can't break it mate.. It's far to nice compared to what usually gets broken.
Thing you should ask yourself is what you replace it with. I'm a bit stuck now I'm car-less after getting bored of the type R's limiter. Lol
Hope the prop is a cheap fix & that heater matrix doesn't look fun.
Fabreeze hides a multitude of sins you know.
Good to see you back on the forum & hope you are good mate. Your missed by a lot of us!

[abdul]

You can't break it mate.. It's far to nice compared to what usually gets broken.
Thing you should ask yourself is what you replace it with. I'm a bit stuck now I'm car-less after getting bored of the type R's limiter. Lol
Hope the prop is a cheap fix & that heater matrix doesn't look fun.
Fabreeze hides a multitude of sins you know.
Good to see you back on the forum & hope you are good mate. Your missed by a lot of us!

Absolutely gorgeous car too good to break

[abdul]

I would be interested in a lot of the parts as my saffy was involved in a accident but iike ppl say its too good to break

[iancho]

hi ian, good to see you above water and the car's still alive.
Frankie has had like...... 2 cars at least since you were last on :rotfl:

Hi Jamie, Good to see your still around too bud, Only 2?! lol.... I think Frank will settle with the one he has now although I hear he is looking for a S60 R.


I'm organising a little 'go karting' event on the 18th Oct if your about, be good to catch up if you can make it.

Flick through my threads, I had some pictures taken for me recently of the car, maybe something you would be interested in.

I doubt I'll be able to make it mate, thanks for the offer though we must try and meet up sometime. I will have a look at your Project thread as I'm sure whatever you have done will be Quality and of interest to me.


Cars looking great Ian, sorry to hear about the prop, be in touch soon mate about the bumper.

Cheers Craig, got your message about the Bumper bud.... Really looking forward too seeing it and you.


Tomcat may have a second hand prop off the v70 awd he's currently breaking, might be a cheap fix option for you mate. As for the Yellow, Here's a link to my soon to be new toy http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?56831-Mystery-Gul-854-Buyer&highlight=

Well I am surprised Ade! So you finally got a Gul.... Nice one bud, I'm looking forward too seeing it and you in the Flesh in the not to distant future.
Spoke to Craig, his Prop was worse than mine but thanks for the heads up.


P.S. your car is looking the nuts in those pic's

Better in the Flesh Ade


Good to see you're still with us mate. :D If you learnt how to hold a spanner, then it wouldn't cost so much to keep your car going, all bar the heater matrix are easy jobs.;) Good to see that you're still putting the money into the best looking saffy,(even if it isn't the quickest saffy on the forum ;) ). Now stop fannying around, and get your name down for Trax. Missed you bud.:D

Tell me about it Steve, I could of saved a fortune bud... sometimes I feel so frustrated at not being able to do stuff!
I will let you bask in the Glory of TRAX bud as It was too much for me being in a "Man Sandwich" between you and Graham, I still have Flashbacks..... Missed you too!


Phwwwaaaaaarrrrrr!

Best pics yet. (although I still need to reheat that splitter)

I don't want to put you through that again lol


Nice photo location, Ian, I like the contrast between the greenery & shiny car. Everyone was wondering what you'd been up to

Shame about the prop!

Cheers mate, they do look nice bud, hopefully I'll be around abit more now and be able to catch up with everyone


You can't break it mate.. It's far to nice compared to what usually gets broken.
Thing you should ask yourself is what you replace it with. I'm a bit stuck now I'm car-less after getting bored of the type R's limiter. Lol
Hope the prop is a cheap fix & that heater matrix doesn't look fun.
Fabreeze hides a multitude of sins you know.
Good to see you back on the forum & hope you are good mate. Your missed by a lot of us!

Cheers Dave, it's good to see your still around too bud, don't rush in finding another R, take your time and find a quality one that hopefully won't cost you too much!


I would be interested in a lot of the parts as my saffy was involved in a accident but iike ppl say its too good to break

Cheers Abdul, the Prop is the 1st thing I'd give you lol

[iancho]

Last week I clocked up 650 Miles in four days going to Fishguard in South Wales to visit my Gran and guess who I bumped into...?

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Ian's car looked amazing in Polestar Blue...

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I loved the Body kit...

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His car was REALLY impressive, I honestly didn't think I was going to like the colour but when you see it in the Flesh you cannot help but like it...


Performance was terrifying! 2nd and 3rd Scared me to Death! and those huge Brakes looked amazing and did an incredible job of Stopping us...


A Super all round Car and as for Ian... He was so relaxed and friendly you cannot help but like him, for a 25yr Old he is wise beyond his years and more Grown up than me!

Great to finally meet you Ian it's a Pity you live so far away bud as the whole Volvo Community is losing out.... Awsome Car bud! :B_thumb:

[iancho]

Whilst Driving to South Wales this Light Came on and the car started to miss at times... it went out after a couple of days but came back on again on the journey home and is now off again.... Any ideas? is it a Simple Fix?

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[Biff]

Engine warning light mate. You need to get it diagnosed. Have you replaced your maf?
I've found a car mate. All will be revealed soon. ;)

[abdul]

Get codes checked would be something simple