from the beginning.....

[marct1980]

Just thought that i would run through the list of Mods/Upgrades that have taken place over the last year or so.

when i got the car it looked like this...http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae339/marctough/car/DSC_0004.jpg

i added the wind deflectors that i had taken off the s40 which had just been traded in...

next extras were a fire extinguisher and the volvo bag, all from the ebay for not much pennies.
http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae339/marctough/car/DSC_0022.jpg

A good washing and paint cleaning/polishing to get rid of tar spots and iron filliments etc, used loads of stuff like Iron-x, Tardis etc, it was in bad need of the cleaning!
http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae339/marctough/car/DSC_0034.jpg
http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae339/marctough/car/NMS_0037.jpg
http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae339/marctough/car/DSC_0033.jpghttp://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae339/marctough/car/DSC_0007.jpg

Results were good and she was back looking like new...
http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae339/marctough/car/DSC_0003.jpg
http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae339/marctough/car/DSC_0040.jpg

dirty engine bay...http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae339/marctough/car/DSC_0047.jpg

shiney engine bay...
http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae339/marctough/car/DSC_0049.jpg

the brakes got a quick lick of calliper paint to help them stand out a bit

http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae339/marctough/car/DSC_0137.jpg

and the first of many moose to grace the wing...

http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae339/marctough/car/NMS_0030.jpg

De-badge the rear to help it look that bit cleaner, kept the T5 though...:wink:
http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae339/marctough/car/NMS_0050.jpg

went for some nice pics at a local harbour spot.
http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae339/marctough/car/DSC_0086.jpg

[marct1980]

then the next mod came, i was wanting to get the B12 shocks and springs but no-where could supply them, luckily one of the dealers i phoned made an offer of the B14 Coilovers for the same price as the B12's, not much thinking required there so they were bought and stuck on ....

http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae339/marctough/car/DSC_0112.jpg
http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae339/marctough/car/DSC_0070-1.jpg
http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae339/marctough/car/DSC_0065.jpg

after the coilovers went on the rear wheels had a bit too much of an angle to them so I went and bought the adjustable cambers and a new anti-roll bar from Elevate,
http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae339/marctough/car/DSC_0103.jpg

they went on and really firmed things up in the bends,
http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae339/marctough/car/DSC_0106.jpg

gave the arches a bit of a clean and treat with Dynax,
http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae339/marctough/car/DSC_0113.jpg

[T5frankie]

looking good mate, lose the sticker though lol

[marct1980]

Next was a big one, after much searching it was decide on some more mods, a K&N Typhoon intake system which i fitted myself,http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae339/marctough/DSC_0165-1.jpg

the stainless header tank and other bits cam later but i cant find a photo of the intake without them in it!

now for the big bit....After many phone calls and emails and much searching i found Shark Performance who were making moves into the volvo tuning scene and had all the bits i was looking for.

1. Remap
2. Exhaust system (turbo back)
3. poly bush all round

the car was dropped off with the guys at Shark (who came all the way through to Manchester to pick it up) and fitted it out with a full Milltek 3" down pipe, Sports cat (200 cell) 3" all the way through and new box and tips at the rear.
http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae339/marctough/car/DSC_0057.jpg
http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae339/marctough/car/DSC_0059.jpg
http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae339/marctough/car/DSC_0064.jpg
http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae339/marctough/car/DSC_0066.jpg

the poly bushes firmed the whole car up nicely and the remap was fantastic, very smooth and progressive. Very drivable at all speeds but with that added Ooomph when needed.

[marct1980]

new wheels were next up, I eventually settled on the OZ super T's, they look good on any car!http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae339/marctough/car/DSC_0101.jpg
http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae339/marctough/car/DSC_0104.jpg

as the Eagle eyed amongst you will notice the silver moose has gone and been changed to a dome type in the blue and yellow flag style.

http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae339/marctough/DSC_0161.jpg

the blue and yellow didn't last long though and was switched to the red and carbon which ties in with the wheels much better.

next up was the inlet manifold from Elevate, easy enough to fit but some of the bolts are a PITA to get to, many burst knuckles and scrapes later....

http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae339/marctough/DSC_0171.jpg
http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae339/marctough/DSC_0176.jpg
http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae339/marctough/DSC_0186.jpg

after that it was another trip to Shark who had managed to get an Intercooler developed with Pace and another Remap for the car to match it up.

http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae339/marctough/1839_10151530803225281_1025699410_n.jpg

not got any pics of the cooler in place as you can't see it much through the front grille and bumper.

the intercooler and the remap saw great results and gave out the final figure of 310BHP

All that power was taking its toll on the brakes which were starting to struggle so i found some new stoppers from PB Brakes...

http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae339/marctough/DSC_0251.jpg

And that is about all that has been done couple of bits planned for the future and if i have missed anything i will add it in later...

[marct1980]

Oh yeah i had the rear windows tinted..
http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae339/marctough/car/DSC_0119.jpg
and painted the mirror covers black.

[marct1980]

and put on mud flaps..
http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae339/marctough/car/DSC_0116.jpg

[V70 Graham]

Very nice, love the mods, anything else planned ?

[t5 pete]

Thats one stunnng car well done

[smithy]

Nice car mate

[jotter22]

Hmmm 3" front to back do you have a sound clip of the exhaust? And stunning car mate made even me like the look of an estate!
Tony.

[marct1980]

I will have to get some video done, i will get some done this avo if the plumber ever gets finished with the taps!

[iancho]

Great thread and a beautiful motor, Good work!

[Wobbly Dave]

You & Lance need to compare notes. Don't like the OZ wheels but the rest looks really good.

[volvokid]

Cant wait to see this car in the flesh one day.

[AndysR]

Looks really nice, I like the modificatons you've done. Must confess not 100% on the wheel choice but that's not to say they're a bad choice. It's clear that no expense has been spared and that's a good thing as it shows!

[marct1980]

OK, so after trying my best to come to terms with the vibra-technics torque mount i must confess that it was just too harsh for everyday use. so it has now been removed and i have slumped back to the standard oem one.

the mount would be great for track users but everyday the little vibration running through the wheel is just that bit too uncomfortable.

on the plus side if anyone wants it then let me know and it will fly through the post to you (for a reasonable fee of course!!)

now i just need to get to the bottom of a rather annoying knocking noise, think a trip to the local indy to strip out the suspension and rebuild it is on the cards.

[marct1980]

Volvo all ready for the Modball Rally!!!!!25513

[Wobbly Dave]

Wow - some traction you got there!!

[M-R-P]

Wow - some traction you got there!!

Modball must be in Oz this year :)

[RollingThunder]

new wheels were next up, I eventually settled on the OZ super T's, they look good on any car!http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae339/marctough/car/DSC_0101.jpg
...

Haven't seen those for many many years - about 15 years in fact!

25514

On my old Alfa 75TS :) Lovely looking wheels but a biatch to keep clean!

Lovely Volvo btw - I'm not a fan of modern cars but that looks stunning, nice job.