Can't let Merc do all the polishing!

[S70T5Chris]

Finally got round to claying and polishing the S60. Hard work, but the bodywork's like glass now, well worth the effort.

I finally had the windows tinted last week too. The only thing left on my list is to get the colour coded trim's repainted. They were painted before I bought the car, and they weren't rubbed down, so they're still textured, and in a couple of areas, starting to peel, so it was a pretty ££££e job, much like everything else the previous owner had done to the car!!

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[S70T5Chris]

Also washed, and quick detailed the ATR, it's not long been polished.

Also had the windows tinted last week. And a new stereo. The Sony head unit that Mo fitted was OK, but the original speaker, are genuinely the worst I had ever heard from the factory! The 240 is better! So I bought a new Alpine head unit, all new JL Audio speakers (components in the front), and had my Alpine Mono Amp (800w RMS) and Vibe Space sub (3000w RMS!, tis a beast!), which is fitted in a tailored box.

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[Biff]

Looking well dude! The s60 is my favourite model out of the ph2 base.

[stephenevans99]

Absolutely stunning......love the bootlid. Is it from CarbonFibreWerks?

[S70T5Chris]

Absolutely stunning......love the bootlid. Is it from CarbonFibreWerks?

Yes it is. I bought it through Viva Performance though.

[t5 pete]

looking stunning but merc said you've missed a bit lol
Im really liking the front splitter on the s60 looks lovely from the front with it

[stephenevans99]

To be honest....I wish I'd bought one rather than the spoiler that I've got fitted now. I just didn't discover them in time :(

That's one seriously hot looking S60 R :)

[Harvey]

Nice looking motor,nice days work. Must get my finger out and do mine.

[LiamT4]

Both look good, but the s60 just edges it ;-)

one thing though, could honda have put any smaller brakes on the rear???? Can barely see them lol

[S70T5Chris]

Both look good, but the s60 just edges it ;-)

one thing though, could honda have put any smaller brakes on the rear???? Can barely see them lol

LOL, never really noticed. They work well though!

[AndysR]

Both looking well there Chris, a credit to you. The S60 looks lovely with that boot lid fitted, finishes the look of the car off perfectly.

Which car did you end up taking to the Ring? Any pictures?

[volvokid]

Best looking S60 I have seen in this country, I cant believe I like that front splitter so much!!!! usually not my thing, were's it from?

[S70T5Chris]

Best looking S60 I have seen in this country, I cant believe I like that front splitter so much!!!! usually not my thing, were's it from?

Thanks mate. It's from Carbon Fiber Werks, via Viva Performance in the US of A.

[merc85]

looking stunning but merc said you've missed a bit lol
Im really liking the front splitter on the s60 looks lovely from the front with it

I wasnt gona mention the tail pipe lol, But seriously she looks very fresh and the Front splitter....... seriously sick mate ;)

[S70T5Chris]

Both looking well there Chris, a credit to you. The S60 looks lovely with that boot lid fitted, finishes the look of the car off perfectly.

Which car did you end up taking to the Ring? Any pictures?

Thanks Andy.

I took the S60 to the Ring for the first time. It was 100% spot on for the whole trip. Next year it'll be the ATR though!

I took loads of pics yeah. I just never got round to posting them up, I'll sort it out when I get time!

[volvokid]

I know why I like it now because all the front lips I have seen on the P2's just cover the corners and not the whole front so they look daft

[volvokid]

Thanks mate. It's from Carbon Fiber Werks, via Viva Performance in the US of A.

Just seen the price, I can dream :)

[S70T5Chris]

Just seen the price, I can dream :)

Yep! Factor in import duty and postage! It was an extravagance!!

[volvokid]

Yeah its the price of a P1 R lol

[martybelfastt5]

s60 is looking fine!

[merc85]

s60 is looking fine!

Certainly how a s60r should look.

[graemewelch]

that it im hoping around mine with two buckets tomora. looks like youve done a cracking job on both cars, your rear sits higher than the front on the s60. mine is the same, im on eibach springs. its the one thing suspension wise that i hate about mine. poxy i know but it annoys me so much i was tempted to get the angle grinder out pedro style. loving the tints. i fancy getting mine done when funds allow. bet the outer of your front grill would look great if was satin black or colour coded. keep up the good work and more pics the better

[V70 Graham]

Lovely cars, tints looking good, really liking the S60.

[S70T5Chris]

Cheers Graeme. I defo agree on the grill. It's something I thought of a couple of weeks ago myself.

I went with the Elevate springs from America, as they lower the rear more than the front (only 10mm or so), to bring it 'more' level than standard. But I do agree, it could do with a bit more in a perfect world. I looks worse as the picture was taken at a low angle.

The tints were a deal, got the ATR and R done for £280!

[S70T5Chris]

Lovely cars, tints looking good, really liking the S60.

Cheers mate, it'll probably be minging again by the softies meet!

[graemewelch]

Cheers Graeme. I defo agree on the grill. It's something I thought of a couple of weeks ago myself.

I went with the Elevate springs from America, as they lower the rear more than the front (only 10mm or so), to bring it 'more' level than standard. But I do agree, it could do with a bit more in a perfect world. I looks worse as the picture was taken at a low angle.




The tints were a deal, got the ATR and R done for £280!

bargin. are the fronts done on the s60. im looking for tints that arnt very dark but can tell theyve been done but isnt that obvious theve been done if that makes sense

[S70T5Chris]

bargin. are the fronts done on the s60. im looking for tints that arnt very dark but can tell theyve been done but isnt that obvious theve been done if that makes sense

I haven't touched the fronts. All the glass had a very slight tint from the factory, and you're no longer allowed to mess with the front windows at all. It's not worth the agro of getting pulled for it. 2 Friends of mine have been pulled over and had to peel the tint film off at the side of the road!

[MIKESC70T5]

Looks absolutely cracking Chris, like others have said, the front end looks perfect.

[volvokid]

Leet5 painted his grill surround black. It suits his car

[MIKESC70T5]

One thing that would make it even better would be to put some M badges on the boot :duck:

[stribo]

The S60 looks cracking as always mate, don't park it next to ours at the softies meet.;)
One thing that would make it even better would be to put some M badges on the boot :duck:

I think you'll find your Beemer would look better with R badges.;)

[iancho]

Both cars look Stunning Chris it must of been hard work.... How long did it take you?

[Dangerous Dave]

Lovely looking motors there bud.

Those exhausts on the Accord though....need a bumper with cutouts to hide the boxes.

[S70T5Chris]

Lovely looking motors there bud.

Those exhausts on the Accord though....need a bumper with cutouts to hide the boxes.

On the facelift model, there is no cutout for the rear exhausts. There is a very slight recess for the rear boxes, but not much. The standard boxes hang on show like that, but as they're black they don't show as much, not a lot you can do about it. I changed the rear section from what it was when I bought it, I personally, am super happy with the exhaust.

[S70T5Chris]

Both cars look Stunning Chris it must of been hard work.... How long did it take you?

Thanks Ian.

The accord didn't take too long. An hour or so maybe. It hasn't long been polished, so a wash off, blast over the paintwork with quick detailer, and some tyre gel, and she was good to go!

The S60R took around 4 hours. Washed off, clay bar'd, polished (megs ultimate), wheels waxed and tyre gel. I didn't have time to do the door/boot shuts and interior. Weekend hopefully!

[leet5r]

the s60 looks hard as nails m8 , how does it compare to the s70 then , atr looks good to

[T5frankie]

looks cracking chris, 1st time i've actually thought that was a nice colour, s60r will be my next volvo i reckon.............or a 740 turbo lol

[S70T5Chris]

looks cracking chris, 1st time i've actually thought that was a nice colour, s60r will be my next volvo i reckon.............or a 740 turbo lol

Cheers Frank. It's a totally different beast to when you first saw it!

There's a D plate 740 turbo estate at my local indy's. Having an engine replaced as it's ££££ itself. It's red with dark titans on, and a nice exhaust, looks luuuuurvely!

[S70T5Chris]

the s60 looks hard as nails m8 , how does it compare to the s70 then , atr looks good to

Thanks Lee, it's a totally different animal to the S70. I miss the rawness and noise from the S70, but apart from that, it's miles better in every way. More comfortable and refined, handles better, and faster. Do miss that noise though!

[T5RatherAmusin]

looking good buddy!

[T5frankie]

Thanks Lee, it's a totally different animal to the S70. I miss the rawness and noise from the S70, but apart from that, it's miles better in every way. More comfortable and refined, handles better, and faster. Do miss that noise though!

de-cat yours then

[graemewelch]

Thanks Lee, it's a totally different animal to the S70. I miss the rawness and noise from the S70, but apart from that, it's miles better in every way. More comfortable and refined, handles better, and faster. Do miss that noise though!

what exhaust you running chris. you got a 3" down pipe fitted. could always get a smaller silencer thatl beef up the exhaust a bit

[T5RatherAmusin]

decat dint do much for noise here. just a bit of popping actian....get the middle box removed fro noise!

[graemewelch]

decat dint do much for noise here. just a bit of popping actian....get the middle box removed fro noise!

mines only got a rear silencer and its almost as quiet as standard exhaust with two silencers. has got standard down pipe fitted though

[T5frankie]

when you decat an 850/phase 1 it makes a massive difference to the noise

[graemewelch]

when you decat an 850/phase 1 it makes a massive difference to the noise


im not surpised the size of the cat. it should be called a suitecase cat

[S70T5Chris]

what exhaust you running chris. you got a 3" down pipe fitted.

Yeah one you made me!!

With a Feritta cat back. I did toy with the idea of going and seeing the guy that built the Accord exhaust. It's the only custom exhaust I've seen where the workmanship is better than any off the shelf system I've seen. Most people who get a 'custom' exhaust aren't that truthful when it comes to how good it actually is. Most custom exhausts I've seen have been utter bilge.

I'm open to options if anyone has any experience of a nice sounding exhaust on a P2 T5/R?

The S70 had a Feritta d/p and Miltek catback. It had zero drone at any RPM. Was nice and subtle when pottering, and sounded like a jet plane on full chat! Any chance of achieving that on a P2 R?

I've got an Elevate AMS to go on, so that will add some induction noise.

[S70T5Chris]

de-cat yours then

I can't see that making any difference. It's got a 3" dp with a race cat.

[S70T5Chris]

Has anyone heard a P2 that sounds as nice as a P1 with a D/P and Miltek? I haven't! Nowhere near!

[T5RatherAmusin]

Yeah one you made me!!

With a Feritta cat back. I did toy with the idea of going and seeing the guy that built the Accord exhaust. It's the only custom exhaust I've seen where the workmanship is better than any off the shelf system I've seen. Most people who get a 'custom' exhaust aren't that truthful when it comes to how good it actually is. Most custom exhausts I've seen have been utter bilge.

I'm open to options if anyone has any experience of a nice sounding exhaust on a P2 T5/R?

The S70 had a Feritta d/p and Miltek catback. It had zero drone at any RPM. Was nice and subtle when pottering, and sounded like a jet plane on full chat! Any chance of achieving that on a P2 R?

I've got an Elevate AMS to go on, so that will add some induction noise.

mines like that, quiet when it wants to be, then mental when giving it the beans :D
ive got a 3" decat dp with custom powerflow catback. sounds beautiful!
http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/a441/Ian_Armstrong/IMAG0486-1_zps8f9c434a.jpg

[LiamT4]

De-cat only makes a big difference (noise wise) on the 850s because of its size........made hardly any difference on my t4.

[LiamT4]

Has anyone heard a P2 that sounds as nice as a P1 with a D/P and Miltek? I haven't! Nowhere near!

Theres a reason miltek are expensive.........

[S70T5Chris]

mines like that, quiet when it wants to be, then mental when giving it the beans :D
ive got a 3" decat dp with custom powerflow catback. sounds beautiful!
http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/a441/Ian_Armstrong/IMAG0486-1_zps8f9c434a.jpg

Where'd you get that done? Any videos?

I had a Powerflow on my S70 from the local franchise. It was absolute ££££e!

[T5RatherAmusin]

Where'd you get that done? Any videos?

I had a Powerflow on my S70 from the local franchise. It was absolute ££££e!
welsh coast customs in newport
no vids, will try and get one soon tho ;)

[S70T5Chris]

Theres a reason miltek are expensive.........

Oh yeah I know. I bought mine from Darth Cabletie & The Poisoned Dwarf years ago, and sold it for the same money I paid last year!

Unfortunately they don't make one for a P2!

[S70T5Chris]

welsh coast customs in newport
no vids, will try and get one soon tho ;)

That would be great mate. I'm more than willing to travel to get what I want!

[LiamT4]

Oh yeah I know. I bought mine from Darth Cabletie & The Poisoned Dwarf years ago, and sold it for the same money I paid last year!

Unfortunately they don't make one for a P2!

I take it they just stopped making them for volvos completly then, shame.

[T5RatherAmusin]

That would be great mate. I'm more than willing to travel to get what I want!

if you give me a few minutes. i can try and get a good vid. and from cold too maybe lol

also theyr fb page if any good to u lol
https://www.facebook.com/welsh.c.customs?fref=ts

[S70T5Chris]

I take it they just stopped making them for volvos completly then, shame.

I know they won't make any more P1 exhausts unless someone puts in a minimum order of 10! Don't think they even bothered with a P2.

[T5RatherAmusin]

to show you how a black grill would look ;)
http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/a441/Ian_Armstrong/vndfkj_zps6cf04a89.jpg

[graemewelch]

Yeah one you made me!!

With a Feritta cat back. I did toy with the idea of going and seeing the guy that built the Accord exhaust. It's the only custom exhaust I've seen where the workmanship is better than any off the shelf system I've seen. Most people who get a 'custom' exhaust aren't that truthful when it comes to how good it actually is. Most custom exhausts I've seen have been utter bilge.

I'm open to options if anyone has any experience of a nice sounding exhaust on a P2 T5/R?

The S70 had a Feritta d/p and Miltek catback. It had zero drone at any RPM. Was nice and subtle when pottering, and sounded like a jet plane on full chat! Any chance of achieving that on a P2 R?

I've got an Elevate AMS to go on, so that will add some induction noise.



must of been a while ago, id forgot id made it for you. hope the qulaity of it was ok. i know what you mean about quality of some systems, im seen proper chod over the years. if it was me ifreplace the front section with a stright bit of pipe so it bolts to down pipe than sleeves over the exhaust wear the silencer used to be. that should beef it up a canny bit. that way if you dont like it you can alway get a sleeve welded on the ferrata and its back to norm

[LiamT4]

Nah, keep it silver, it matches the fmic ;-)

[graemewelch]

to show you how a black grill would look ;)
http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/a441/Ian_Armstrong/vndfkj_zps6cf04a89.jpg

colour coded would be best i rekon

[T5RatherAmusin]

think the black sets off the lower lip

[S70T5Chris]

think the black sets off the lower lip

Maybe more of a dark anthracite colour to match the wheels and splitter?

[T5RatherAmusin]

better?
http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/a441/Ian_Armstrong/hbvufid_zps14013688.jpg

video uploading!

[volvokid]

Get that roof wrapped!!! this is an awesome car!

[T5RatherAmusin]

http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/a441/Ian_Armstrong/th_exhaust_zpscdc29c0c.jpg (http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/a441/Ian_Armstrong/exhaust_zpscdc29c0c.mp4)

CLICKY ^^^

will obv sound better in drive too ;)

[volvokid]

http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/a441/Ian_Armstrong/th_exhaust_zpscdc29c0c.jpg (http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/a441/Ian_Armstrong/exhaust_zpscdc29c0c.mp4)

CLICKY ^^^

will obv sound better in drive too ;)

I cant wait to get my exhaust at some point, i've been put of with powerflow, most people say they are rubbish even though I have had 3 and the saffy has one, I probably couldnt tell if its a good exhaust or a bad one. dont think they do 3" though.

[T5RatherAmusin]

suppose fitter is a big part in it i guess!
gareth at welsh coast is boss! they do loads there and can walk out with the likes of tubulars, fmic's, new turbos etc
22154

[S70T5Chris]

better?
http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/a441/Ian_Armstrong/hbvufid_zps14013688.jpg

video uploading!

Yes! I'm aroused!!

[AndysR]

better?
http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/a441/Ian_Armstrong/hbvufid_zps14013688.jpg

video uploading!

That looks the nuts! Get it done Chris :)

[S70T5Chris]

http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/a441/Ian_Armstrong/th_exhaust_zpscdc29c0c.jpg (http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/a441/Ian_Armstrong/exhaust_zpscdc29c0c.mp4)

CLICKY ^^^

will obv sound better in drive too ;)

Yeah that's sounds good! Sounds much more throaty than the Feritta.

[S70T5Chris]

That looks the nuts! Get it done Chris :)

I completely agree! On the list!!

[T5RatherAmusin]

no probs chris! maybe roof and mirrors done too?
when i got my roof done. it made the car look lower too lol :)

[leet5r]

AAS in Newcastle are really good for custom exhausts m8y

[graemewelch]

AAS in Newcastle are really good for custom exhausts m8y

a few of my mates have had systems built there. top job every time

[S70T5Chris]

Nothing super exciting, but fitted new number plates to the ATR this week. The front plate is only 80mm deep, to fit in the bumper recess, looks a thousand times better IMHO.

http://imageshack.us/a/img203/4051/vqky.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img21/1925/pdye.jpg

I have a personalised plate to go on the S60, that's been on retention since January! I'll get that sorted shortly.

[graemewelch]

front end looks realy mean

[volvokid]

My cousin did that to his ATR and has the fine to prove it, he is still driving with it on.......

[S70T5Chris]

My cousin did that to his ATR and has the fine to prove it, he is still driving with it on.......

Lots do it. It'd have to be a pretty mean rozzer to give you a ticket for that I think! We'll see!