2005 explod V70 t5, what to look out for?

[danny-R]

As above, I'll be setting off very shortly to buy one is there anything I should be looking for in particular or just the usual smoking etc.
Has the faulty dim issue been resolved by 2005? It has done 185k but that doesn't worry me too much.

[V70 Graham]

Anything post 2004 will be fine, electrics were sorted by then, M-R-P has done a buyers guide for ex-plod cars, can't link to it, on the mobile atm.

[danny-R]

Think I'm going to just buy it anyway it's too cheap not to.

[danny-R]

Had a quick search for the buyers guide and can't find it, I'm setting off in 20 minutes so wish me luck :)

[V70 Graham]

Good luck, pictures if you buy it, try and look past any holes in trim etc, they can be easily replaced.

[danny-R]

Cheers, I will have 2 months at least before i can drive it so gives me plenty of time to sort out any little niggles and fit full leather etc lol

[V70 Graham]

Try this....

http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?48552-Buying-Ex-Plod-What-you-should-know&highlight=

[danny-R]

I'm quite a happy chappy. Shame I can't drive it
http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss179/longdogger/20130215_132105_zps7403ac7b.jpg

[WOODY T5]

Looks nice mate is that one of gumtree in Newcastle!

[graemewelch]

few mods and youll get good power from it.

[danny-R]

Certainly is Dean I must have emailed him 20 times over the last few days. First thing it will be getting a service and needs 02 sensor then will set about modding it. Will start a thread when I get it home. It definitely shifts as it is .

[danny-R]

few mods and youll get good power from it.

Don't you have the 2.4? what power is yours and what have you done t it?

[stribo]

Looks good, if a little high. ;)

[danny-R]

Don't worry it will be getting a slight drop, or I could just load it full of tools and a few bags of plaster ;)

[MRTREE]

Don't worry it will be getting a slight drop, or I could just load it full of tools and a few bags of plaster ;)

Its self leveling it wont make a difference lol i have them on mine!

Im Jelous though i want a facelift v70

looking nice congrats.

[M-R-P]

looks nice. get standard shocks for the back, that'll level it all up ;)

[danny-R]

was going to just put some 40mm lowering springs straight on, when I find the right ones. are the 04 onwards different to the nes on yours mrp?

[graemewelch]

Don't you have the 2.4? what power is yours and what have you done t it?


yes ive got the 2.4 its running a 3" down pipe 2.5 exhaust fmic and airfilter. that got me 328 bhp with a knackered lambda sensor. didnt know about the sensor at the time. am going to mod the down pipe so can alternate between decat and 100 cell. id like to get it on the rollers again to see if the lamda sensor made any difference

[danny-R]

Them mods sound right up my street, did you make the downpipe/exhaust yourself?

[graemewelch]

yes all made by me.

[stevmo]

gw did you do the fmic as well as I would like to up spec the one on my 2.0

[graemewelch]

gw did you do the fmic as well as I would like to up spec the one on my 2.0


no but im sure i could copy the one thats fitted to my car

[danny-R]

Surely the intercooler would be ok for 350bhp +?

[graemewelch]

maybe but air temps will be stupidly high and youll start loosing power. i cant comment on what difference it make as mine was fitted when i bought the car

[danny-R]

I think i'll just go for a 3inch downpipe with 2.5 inch system and a map then worry about intercooler later :)

[M-R-P]

You'll need to ditch the nivomats when/before you lower it mate.

[danny-R]

Already sourced some nearly new shocks but from an 02 car hope they will fit. Just need a cheap set of 40mm springs.

[T5frankie]

I think i'll just go for a 3inch downpipe with 2.5 inch system and a map then worry about intercooler later :)

your car should already have a 3" downpipe does it not?

[danny-R]

your car should already have a 3" downpipe does it not?

Not sure tbh. Would save me a few quid if it does

[graemewelch]

your car should already have a 3" downpipe does it not?


60mm diameter pipe with a 3" opening at turbo. angled turbo i beleve