To Frankie, with love from the C70 owners club(which doesn;t exist..............yet).

[foammanmark]

My beautiful C70 T5..... For the money, what a car, and it is a Volvo. Please add pics of your cars fellow C70 owners. I do get §§§§ed off when my car is overlooked at meets, cos these really are cracking motors. Frankie, this thread is meant in the nicest possible way.


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[T5frankie]

lol cheers, i bet they drive nice, but for me anyway they do nothing for me.

[foammanmark]

lol cheers, i bet they drive nice, but for me anyway they do nothing for me.

Have you never had a go in one? We can change that, as you're more than welcome to have a spin in mine.

[T5frankie]

Have you never had a go in one? We can change that, as you're more than welcome to have a spin in mine.

no i haven't mate, thanks

[foammanmark]

no i haven't mate, thanks

I think the clutch may have limited days, but you can still get a feel for them. I'll give you a shout next time I'm down your way in the C.

[V70 Graham]

I'd pay top dollar for a pic of Frankie driving a C70 :wave23d:

[foammanmark]

I'd pay top dollar for a pic of Frankie driving a C70 :wave23d:

You shouldn't have said that, cos if I get a pic now, then I'll expect a large payment..............lol.

[stribo]

C70s are for more discerning drivers, not oiks lol. ;)

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_000578.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvo%20C70/WP_000578.jpg.html)

[foammanmark]

Thanks to whoever blew my thumbnail up!

[foammanmark]

Thanks Stribo, I've been waiting for your support. Great pic of a great car.

[stribo]

Thanks Mark, though it's still got a way to go before I'm happy with it.

[foammanmark]

Thanks Mark, though it's still got a way to go before I'm happy with it.

What have you got planned, or is it on the hush?

[stribo]

I need some bodywork and the bumpers spraying, and the Pegs I've got refurbed and repainted. The drivers door also needs sorting as it dropped, but don't know if it's adjustable, or I have to fit new pins. Then a decent exhaust, and remap, the list goes on and on lol.

[foammanmark]

I need some bodywork and the bumpers spraying, and the Pegs I've got refurbed and repainted. The drivers door also needs sorting as it dropped, but don't know if it's adjustable, or I have to fit new pins. Then a decent exhaust, and remap, the list goes on and on lol.

That's some list, and it all takes time, and money..........

Not really thinking of any mods for mine, but I do think I will have bodywork issues on the sills soon'ish. She's on coilovers, rear tints, graphite Ortreras, JR panel filter, and polybushed. Think that's it.

[BIG G]

I'd pay top dollar for a pic of Frankie driving a C70 :wave23d:

U was loving the ride in mines graham, lol ( the rozzers ) :wave23d:

[V70 Graham]

U was loving the ride in mines graham, lol ( the rozzers ) :wave23d:

I did mate, lovely car.....just not Frankie's cup of tea

[MIKESC70T5]

Best looking car Volvo ever made, just my opinion though.

[foammanmark]

U was loving the ride in mines graham, lol ( the rozzers ) :wave23d:

G, you got a big pic of your's that you can post up please?

[LiamT4]

I do like them, they just lack the character of the 850s and s/v70s for me.

bigger wheels make a big difference on the c70s, as does the R front off the s/v70r.

[BIG G]

G, you got a big pic of your's that you can post up please?

Yh will do later when on pc, im on my ipad at the mo.

[foammanmark]

Yh will do later when on pc, im on my ipad at the mo.

Posh eh? ipad and a pc..........

[BIG G]

Posh eh? ipad and a pc..........

Lol i thought everyone had em

[foammanmark]

Lol i thought everyone had em

I think they do tbh, just not me. I have a big and little laptop, but they're both works, really.

[BIG G]

I think they do tbh, just not me. I have a big and little laptop, but they're both works, really.

I used to use laptop but, ipad more easy to use, so convenient. I bet once u start using one u wont use laptop that much.

[MIKESC70T5]

I used to use laptop but, ipad more easy to use, so convenient. I bet once u start using one u wont use laptop that much.

Same here. When I do go on the laptop I've now got hundreds of unread emails lol.

[Wobbly Dave]

A few of my favourite pics. These days I don't get to polish her up much.

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21828 (from the times she looked good)

and specially for Mark...

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I've always liked the lines of the C70. My only regret is not buying a dark one again after my accident.

[MoleT-5R]

our Frankie needs to have a ride in Mr WD's C70 around the Evo Triangle and he would possibly see things differently, I was impressed by the way that car handles and now it has even more grunt ( not that it seem that short of it in the first place ) turned my thoughts on what is possibly a very underrated car

[Wobbly Dave]

Somehow I don't think it has anything to do with the power output? However if we do get chance I'd like to go back to the triangle again & show you the upgrades?

[MoleT-5R]

Somehow I don't think it has anything to do with the power output? However if we do get chance I'd like to go back to the triangle again & show you the upgrades?

ok, is it fair to say the package all works well together and is barnstorming

[MIKESC70T5]

our Frankie needs to have a ride in Mr WD's C70 around the Evo Triangle and he would possibly see things differently, I was impressed by the way that car handles and now it has even more grunt ( not that it seem that short of it in the first place ) turned my thoughts on what is possibly a very underrated car

What does Frankie not like about the C70?

[Wobbly Dave]

There still work to be done but - yes - it is very fast indeed.

[WOODY T5]

What does Frankie not like about the C70?some c70`s are faster then is car lol

[MoleT-5R]

What does Frankie not like about the C70?

If he has a problem we could get him some scissors......jest

[Kingsford G]

Always liked that shape tbh but unfortunately not ideal for me as a family car.

[MoleT-5R]

Always liked that shape tbh but unfortunately not ideal for me as a family car.

one for the older years may be, wd will be looking for a V70 soon to carry his precious ones

[smithy]

I don't mind the c70 but they will never look as good as the 780 that's just class and I would love one .

[MoleT-5R]

I don't mind the c70 but they will never look as good as the 780 that's just class and I would love one .

780 images please, thought I knew my Volvos, back in your box Mole...lol

[jamesy12345]

As requested....

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=70602

[BIG G]

here u go mark. not the best pics (camera phone) but will do.

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the last one was a little make over look see thingy loll. i liked it, not sure most would thou.

[jez.w]

C70s are for more discerning drivers, not oiks lol. ;)

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_000578.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvo%20C70/WP_000578.jpg.html)

I agree that that is a great looking car there Stribo, but i am a little biased. I have had two 850 T5's in the past, but the C70 is a nice change and a really good car to own and drive. Sporty looking coupe with 850 underpinnings, what can be better!

[stribo]

Thanks mate, it's getting there, change of wheels next. :)

[jez.w]

Thanks mate, it's getting there, change of wheels next. :)

Im after a decent set of Canisto wheels for mine as i think i will stick to standard wheels but lower 40 mm. Are you looking to sell yours?

[stribo]

Im after a decent set of Canisto wheels for mine as i think i will stick to standard wheels but lower 40 mm. Are you looking to sell yours?

Afraid not, a pair of the Canistos will be fitted with slicks for the drag strip.

[Wobbly Dave]

Im after a decent set of Canisto wheels for mine as i think i will stick to standard wheels but lower 40 mm. Are you looking to sell yours?

What wheels do you have to swap? I have newly refurbished canistos 17" - 7.5J

[Doingitsideways]

Here's mine... Sort of...

Actually the Father-in-law's! :(

http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n518/doingitsideways/DSC_0442_zps7ce66899.jpg (http://s1137.photobucket.com/user/doingitsideways/media/DSC_0442_zps7ce66899.jpg.html)

http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n518/doingitsideways/DSC_0440_zps05dce904.jpg (http://s1137.photobucket.com/user/doingitsideways/media/DSC_0440_zps05dce904.jpg.html)

http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n518/doingitsideways/DSC_0439_zps5621a83b.jpg (http://s1137.photobucket.com/user/doingitsideways/media/DSC_0439_zps5621a83b.jpg.html)

http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n518/doingitsideways/DSC_0441_zpsed5c4e3a.jpg (http://s1137.photobucket.com/user/doingitsideways/media/DSC_0441_zpsed5c4e3a.jpg.html)

http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n518/doingitsideways/DSC_0443_zpsd070a10e.jpg (http://s1137.photobucket.com/user/doingitsideways/media/DSC_0443_zpsd070a10e.jpg.html)

http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n518/doingitsideways/DSC_0444_zps52d59101.jpg (http://s1137.photobucket.com/user/doingitsideways/media/DSC_0444_zps52d59101.jpg.html)

Seriously... What more can you ask for for £800??

Love it!!

Steve ;)

[stribo]

Here's mine... Sort of...

Actually the Father-in-law's! :(

http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n518/doingitsideways/DSC_0442_zps7ce66899.jpg (http://s1137.photobucket.com/user/doingitsideways/media/DSC_0442_zps7ce66899.jpg.html)

http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n518/doingitsideways/DSC_0440_zps05dce904.jpg (http://s1137.photobucket.com/user/doingitsideways/media/DSC_0440_zps05dce904.jpg.html)

http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n518/doingitsideways/DSC_0439_zps5621a83b.jpg (http://s1137.photobucket.com/user/doingitsideways/media/DSC_0439_zps5621a83b.jpg.html)

http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n518/doingitsideways/DSC_0441_zpsed5c4e3a.jpg (http://s1137.photobucket.com/user/doingitsideways/media/DSC_0441_zpsed5c4e3a.jpg.html)

http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n518/doingitsideways/DSC_0443_zpsd070a10e.jpg (http://s1137.photobucket.com/user/doingitsideways/media/DSC_0443_zpsd070a10e.jpg.html)

http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n518/doingitsideways/DSC_0444_zps52d59101.jpg (http://s1137.photobucket.com/user/doingitsideways/media/DSC_0444_zps52d59101.jpg.html)

Seriously... What more can you ask for for £800??

Love it!!

Steve ;)

Any ideas what that spoiler's off, as I don't think they did one for the C70, and that's just the style I'm looking for. Car looks great BTW.

[T5frankie]

nice photos shame the c70's in the way of the capri though

[V70 Graham]

nice photos shame the c70's in the way of the capri though

Class

[stribo]

nice photos shame the c70's in the way of the capri though

So you like Ford coupes, but not Volvo coupes. Me thinks you're a secret Ford man as well. ;)

BTW that looks like a Capri 280, if it is why would someone fit aftermarket alloys and spoiler?

[Doingitsideways]

Erm... No idea what the spoiler's off, it was on the car when we got it.
I presume it's some sort of aftermarket jobbie though, 'cos it follows the lines of the boot too well to be off something else!

As for the Capper, that's mine.
It's a 2.8i Special, resprayed Brooklands green by the previous owner - badly!!
The spoiler is a Turbo-tail copy (original ones go for mega money) and the TSW wheels are just some I had knocking about from my XR3 days and thought they looked quite cool on the Capri.
The original Special wheels were fubarred and have you ever seen the price of Brooklands wheels??!!

Steve ;)

[Doingitsideways]

No secret Frankie likes a quick Ford...

Magenta Cossie anyone?!

[stribo]

Erm... No idea what the spoiler's off, it was on the car when we got it.
I presume it's some sort of aftermarket jobbie though, 'cos it follows the lines of the boot too well to be off something else!

As for the Capper, that's mine.
It's a 2.8i Special, resprayed Brooklands green by the previous owner - badly!!
The spoiler is a Turbo-tail copy (original ones go for mega money) and the TSW wheels are just some I had knocking about from my XR3 days and thought they looked quite cool on the Capri.
The original Special wheels were fubarred and have you ever seen the price of Brooklands wheels??!!

Steve ;)

Ah fair enough then.


No secret Frankie likes a quick Ford...

Magenta Cossie anyone?!

Not anymore, he swapped it for a BMW X5 :slap:

[Brett855tdi]

http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o526/Brett_Lawley/20130623_2150440.jpg (http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/Brett_Lawley/media/20130623_2150440.jpg.html)
http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o526/Brett_Lawley/20130623_215003.jpg (http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/Brett_Lawley/media/20130623_215003.jpg.html)

[AcidicDavey]

I have to say I really like the C70 Coupé.

The convertibles look a bit awkward with their roof up (looks like some dodgy old man's hat!) but otherwise ok.

I guess the main reason for anyone not to like the C70 is by being blinded by the practicality a V70 offers???

Wouldn't mind one once the 480 goes but it's unlikely really!

[foammanmark]

nice photos shame the c70's in the way of the capri though

Lol, very funny Frankie. Same interior as mine in the light grey, except for the inserts, which are metallic looking on mine.

[foammanmark]

I have to say I really like the C70 Coupé.

The convertibles look a bit awkward with their roof up (looks like some dodgy old man's hat!) but otherwise ok.

I guess the main reason for anyone not to like the C70 is by being blinded by the practicality a V70 offers???

Wouldn't mind one once the 480 goes but it's unlikely really!

They are a great car for the money, and the boot is decent sized. If the rear seats folded down, they would be a whole lot more practical, but you can't have it all.

[jez.w]

What wheels do you have to swap? I have newly refurbished canistos 17" - 7.5J

I have canistos but they need refurbing. The rears are badly corroded, fronts not too bad at all. They are perfectly straight no wobbles at high speed. Not had the car long and its one of several jobs i need to do.

[silverback02]

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My C70, & the wifes Astra in the background. and the S80 2.9 6cyl in front.

[foammanmark]

Some cracking cars on this thread, and if we could get them all together..........

Unfortunately, one of my rear BC coilovers was jiggered, and mine is sitting 3-4" higher at the back, as she's now on Nivos. Had to have the front raised as well as she was dragster like. The shock actually dropped through the floor of the car when she was raised off the ground, and the top was knacked.

[stribo]

Hopefully tomorrow I'll be able to get a shot of Project Cabbie with the roof up as well as down. :slap:

[Wobbly Dave]

Would this be a good time to raise the question as to whether V70R bumper should be used. I think it doesnt look that good on the coupe.

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[merc85]

Looks awesome with the R bumper all day long :)

[Wobbly Dave]

Looks like the mutant child of Jimmy Hill.

[merc85]

Looks like the mutant child of Jimmy Hill.

in green yeah lol

[claymore]

Makes the front look to heavy imo.

[Biff]

I like geoffs & s70rchris's soft top. They both have R bumpers.
I parked mine next to a normal v70 & it just looks wrong...
It's all about the jimmy hill Dave.

[T5RatherAmusin]

the green one looks awsome! r bumper takes away bit of the gayness lol

[Wobbly Dave]

just looks too damn boxy for my taste

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/2876/3841/7189420290_large.jpg

[Biff]

But a volvo should be boxy in my eyes.
I think that saffy looks fit. :)

[T5RatherAmusin]

nah, looks much better.
"no butt sex for me" is what that car says now :uglyhamme

the wideboy c70s look epic too :)

[merc85]

just looks too damn boxy for my taste

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/2876/3841/7189420290_large.jpg

thats awesome lol

[graemewelch]

just looks too damn boxy for my taste

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/2876/3841/7189420290_large.jpg

it dosnt flow. the rear bumper is round the front is boxy, dosnt look right. maybe if the swage line of the front bumper continued from front to rear then it would look good but the way that is at minute it look wip

[Wobbly Dave]

But a volvo should be boxy in my eyes.
I think that saffy looks fit. :)

There isn't a single square line on the C70 - that's entirely my point.

[p fandango]

the only C70 that won't attract the hairdressers

http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/pedro-fandango/Volvo/racers/BTCC/others/zakspeedrod1405_zps02fcfd48.jpg

[stribo]

Would this be a good time to raise the question as to whether V70R bumper should be used. I think it doesnt look that good on the coupe.

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Makes the front look to heavy imo.


There isn't a single square line on the C70 - that's entirely my point.

I agree totally with the above, which is why I haven't, and won't be fitting an R bumper to mine. I have got plans for my standard bumper though. ;)

[merc85]

Thats it, im getting a c70 and put a R bumper on it .......... lol

[Wobbly Dave]

I agree totally with the above, which is why I haven't, and won't be fitting an R bumper to mine. I have got plans for my standard bumper though. ;)

I have an eye on an STI Lip that may just do the job - but I am glad there are at least 2 people that agree with my opinion.

[graemewelch]

I have an eye on an STI Lip that may just do the job - but I am glad there are at least 2 people that agree with my opinion.

the older i get the more picky i get. god help me when i get older

[Biff]

Would this be a good time to raise the question as to whether V70R bumper should be used. I think it doesnt look that good on the coupe.

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Any body got any idea what splitter that is? I like it. :)

[volvokid]

Any body got any idea what splitter that is? I like it. :)

It looks like something carbonwerks would make

[foammanmark]

I'm really liking this one with the black wheels. I have a spare set of Comets, which I'm going to attempt to refurb myself in black, before putting them on my black C70. I already have the crystals on mine, but need to lower the back to how she was before the coilover jiggered.

http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m533/foammanmark/6939_552992288044154_947073878_n_zpsfd3424a2.jpg (http://s1130.photobucket.com/user/foammanmark/media/6939_552992288044154_947073878_n_zpsfd3424a2.jpg.h tml)

[BIG G]

P1 C70 is one of the best looking volvo's out there imo. Looks too slick and the r bumper is a big no no.

[AndysR]

Sorry but the R bumper looks wrong on a C70 in the same way that the C70 bumper would look wrong on a V70. I'd rather see a half decent splitter on the standard C70 bumper personally...

[T5frankie]

Sorry but the R bumper looks wrong on a C70 in the same way that the C70 bumper would look wrong on a V70. I'd rather see a half decent splitter on the standard C70 bumper personally...

no it doesn't it looks better
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvos/WP_000890.jpg
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvos/WP_000886.jpg

[stribo]

no it doesn't it looks better
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvos/WP_000890.jpg
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvos/WP_000886.jpg

IMO the R bumper looks to heavy, and it's completely the wrong shape to match the rest of the car. Anyway you don't even like C70s, what do you care. :P

[T5frankie]

IMO the R bumper looks to heavy, and it's completely the wrong shape to match the rest of the car. Anyway you don't even like C70s, what do you care. :P

i like them with R front bumper lol, and it suits it perfectly imo

[stribo]

i like them with R front bumper lol, and it suits it perfectly imo

Well, I guess it's a marmite thing.

[T5frankie]

Well, I guess it's a marmite thing.

i hate marmite..........yet it seems to be in my cupboard lol

[AndysR]

Frankie the reason you think it looks better is because it looks less like a C70 and more like V70 ;)

[rikcougar]

i hate marmite..........yet it seems to be in my cupboard lol

Marmite is supplied with every cupboard Frankie - like it or not!

[T5frankie]

Frankie the reason you think it looks better is because it looks less like a C70 and more like V70 ;)

maybe lol, but i would own a c70 like that, more aggressive looks

[stribo]

maybe lol, but i would own a c70 like that, more aggressive looks

No you wouldn't, it'll only do the 1/4 in the 15s. lol

[Brett855tdi]

http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o526/Brett_Lawley/20130806_201829.jpg (http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/Brett_Lawley/media/20130806_201829.jpg.html)

I think my car looks much better with the R bumper

[Biff]

It looks like something carbonwerks would make

I've never seen one with the flutes up the side, even on carbonworx site.
Wonder if tc fancies a go? Lol

[Biff]

http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o526/Brett_Lawley/20130806_201829.jpg (http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/Brett_Lawley/media/20130806_201829.jpg.html)

I think my car looks much better with the R bumper
That does look well! ;)

[foammanmark]

That is absolutely stunning.

[BIG G]

http://i1146.photobucket.com/albums/o526/Brett_Lawley/20130806_201829.jpg (http://s1146.photobucket.com/user/Brett_Lawley/media/20130806_201829.jpg.html)

I think my car looks much better with the R bumper

Dont look bad that lol i think its the colour of the car! :-)

[foammanmark]

Dont look bad that lol i think its the colour of the car! :-)

Your's is stunning as well G, but the dark wheels really set the other one off imo.

[BIG G]

Your's is stunning as well G, but the dark wheels really set the other one off imo.

Cheers mark, gonna go bk to black pegs soon. Gonna have a danger look for winter lol. I think there a pic of it on this thread. Will post the pic when i do.

[stribo]

Dont look bad that lol i think its the colour of the car! :-)

I do like that colour.

[foammanmark]

Cheers mark, gonna go bk to black pegs soon. Gonna have a danger look for winter lol. I think there a pic of it on this thread. Will post the pic when i do.

I' going black with my wheels as well, but I only have Comets at the moment. I still think they'll look OK, but not as good as Pegs.

[BIG G]

Comets look good mark. Its a indivitual thing. Some peeps like diff wheels on diff cars.

[foammanmark]

Comets look good mark. Its a indivitual thing. Some peeps like diff wheels on diff cars.

I like Comets, but I think my car will need lowering at the back for them to look their best on my car. I don't know if you've read it, but my C70 has nivos on the back now, and is sat pretty high.

[BIG G]

I like Comets, but I think my car will need lowering at the back for them to look their best on my car. I don't know if you've read it, but my C70 has nivos on the back now, and is sat pretty high.

Oh ok. Yh needs to be lowered tbh. Any time soon?

[foammanmark]

Oh ok. Yh needs to be lowered tbh. Any time soon?

She was lowered on BC's, but the rear offside was jiggered, and so she had to go onto nivos to get her back on the road. I'm after a single BC coilover, but I'm prepared to wait until Spring or so. Get the bad weather out of the way, and then sort her is my intention.

[Brett855tdi]

Thanks for the comments :)

I do get a few people saying nice things to me about it...

Got really angry with a man sat on my ass in his mazda once ... turns out he just liked the sound of it
Had a beemer chase me down so he could tell me he "liked the flames"

When i got the car the wheels where matt black and i didnt really like it (although practical)
Once i sprayed them gloss like i did on my old olive 850, looked awesome. i think it does look good with the darker met colour cars

[foammanmark]

Thanks for the comments :)

I do get a few people saying nice things to me about it...

Got really angry with a man sat on my ass in his mazda once ... turns out he just liked the sound of it
Had a beemer chase me down so he could tell me he "liked the flames"

When i got the car the wheels where matt black and i didnt really like it (although practical)
Once i sprayed them gloss like i did on my old olive 850, looked awesome. i think it does look good with the darker met colour cars

It's a beautiful car, and we really should have a C70 meet. We've mentioned it before, but it's never happened. Should we try again?

[Wobbly Dave]

May take a while ;)

[stribo]

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvos/WP_000905.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvos/WP_000905.jpg.html)
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvos/WP_000908.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvos/WP_000908.jpg.html)

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http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvos/WP_000905.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvos/WP_000905.jpg.html)
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvos/WP_000908.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvos/WP_000908.jpg.html)

your missus will want this come spring, you'll have to sell the R

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your missus will want this come spring, you'll have to sell the R

She has taken a shine to it, oh well, I'll have the R as a daily, and use my C70 for drag meets and track days. ;)