The Ginge

[c70geoff]

right its about time I got round to turning this into an one going project so here goes

this is the day after buying the ginger beasty
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/5.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/5.jpg.html)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/4.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/4.jpg.html)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/2.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/2.jpg.html)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/IMAG0204.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/IMAG0204.jpg.html)

[c70geoff]

then i gave her a well deserved clean

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/IMAG0209.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/IMAG0209.jpg.html)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/IMAG0208.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/IMAG0208.jpg.html)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/IMAG0205.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/IMAG0205.jpg.html)

and painted the calipers
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/IMAG0211.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/IMAG0211.jpg.html)

[c70geoff]

then it was down to fixing a few little niggles
first was the water leak which turned out to be the expansion tank had a crack so brand spanker off ebay for a tenner
then was the abs issue so abs rings changed

then to sort the engine problem
maf gone so thanks to a member i got a replacement and that cured it for a while only to get the ETM light come on so off that came for a good clean
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/9455A5EB-65DB-424C-8D8B-1AABC8436385-2149-00000187FFDC994C_zps40de117e.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/9455A5EB-65DB-424C-8D8B-1AABC8436385-2149-00000187FFDC994C_zps40de117e.jpg.html)
and hey presto all was good

[c70geoff]

then cam the mods
first was the cone filter cheap i know but better will follow
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/31B24225-78B8-4BE9-84F3-95AE81C0B87F-2071-000001DA9FA9936A_zpsb486ec38.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/31B24225-78B8-4BE9-84F3-95AE81C0B87F-2071-000001DA9FA9936A_zpsb486ec38.jpg.html)

then a good interior clean
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/IMAG0335.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/IMAG0335.jpg.html)

then came the front grill
basically just removed and painted gloss black and removed the badge
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/IMAG0313.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/IMAG0313.jpg.html)

oh and changed the bulbs up front
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/IMAG0330.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/IMAG0330.jpg.html)

[c70geoff]

next came the all important custom exhaust
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/photo_zps6774d9a3.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/photo_zps6774d9a3.jpg.html)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/photo1_zpsd1a5a61a.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/photo1_zpsd1a5a61a.jpg.html)
and lowering springs
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/70EA8F96-5F3C-4403-8316-DEDA97FB5CC7-1647-00000199CF881A8D.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/70EA8F96-5F3C-4403-8316-DEDA97FB5CC7-1647-00000199CF881A8D.jpg.html)

not low enough though im affraid

[c70geoff]

then came the oh so sexy Cades Berns 18"s

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zpsaa02968a.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zpsaa02968a.jpg.html)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zps1f869971.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zps1f869971.jpg.html)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zps0e9dc143.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zps0e9dc143.jpg.html)
oh and caliper colour changed to kawka green

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/lowered_zps8b9c2a76.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/lowered_zps8b9c2a76.jpg.html)
lowered by photoshop lol

[c70geoff]

few bits and bobs i'm collecting to go on but finding time to do is a pain with my job
new front egg crate grill customised by Martin
blue injectors
bigger turbo
boost gauge
coilovers
rear tints
projector headlights
custom front bumper

some i have some i need
will all be on and listed as they are done when time permits as im also building my sons first road car in secret for his 17th

[MIKESC70T5]

Last picture looks great. Still the best looking car that Volvo have ever built in my opinion.

[Biff]

few bits and bobs i'm collecting to go on but finding time to do is a pain with my job
new front egg crate grill customised by Martin
blue injectors
bigger turbo
boost gauge
coilovers
rear tints
projector headlights
custom front bumper

some i have some i need
will all be on and listed as they are done when time permits as im also building my sons first road car in secret for his 17th

Your a cool dad Geoff what you building him?
The Ginge looks bob on with those rims, I was thinking of doing my calipers a bright colour & you've made my mind up, st orange it is. Lol
Your spot on with the mods planned, be a tidy motor this.

[AAnickmac]

this looks great! i have just picked up an identical car. loving it. i am looking at getting some newer wheels as it only has the 16" set. new water pump and cam belt going on tomorrow and a full service. i think the c70 is a fantastic looking car.

[c70geoff]

cheers guys and as for my boys car i'm modding a ford ka for him
will do thread when ready

[M-R-P]

You forgot the strut brace and lights ;)

[c70geoff]

oh yeah cheers Mcfly

[Biff]

cheers guys and as for my boys car i'm modding a ford ka for him
will do thread when ready

Cracking 1st car I think, I'm after one for my niece but won't be allowed to mod it. Lol

[c70geoff]

only doing looks as cant afford insurance for engine too
small teaser on the ford ka
lowered 70mm on schmidt clean faced 15"s flared arches centre exit zorst and stripped interior with roll cage and buckets

[Biff]

only doing looks as cant afford insurance for engine too
small teaser on the ford ka
lowered 70mm on schmidt clean faced 15"s flared arches centre exit zorst and stripped interior with roll cage and buckets
Sounds euro cool.

[c70geoff]

best he likes it i reckon lol

[munster732]

This makes me miss my old gay gold C70, those wheels are the bomb Geoff. Looking great pal

[stribo]

Great looking car Geoff. Don't forget I want your front bumper if you find a replacement.;)

[jdavis]

That looks great Geoff. Really liking those wheels

[stephenevans99]

Those wheels do look awesome.

[M-R-P]

this looks great! i have just picked up an identical car. loving it. i am looking at getting some newer wheels as it only has the 16" set. new water pump and cam belt going on tomorrow and a full service. i think the c70 is a fantastic looking car.

Haha, remember your first thread where I said I knew of a nice C70....

You now own it lol.

Congratulations mate, that's a really nice example you have there and surprisingly quick too ;)

[AAnickmac]

Yeah its a nice car. Got a few little bits to sort out but thats fine. I wanted a little project. I'm well happy with it. Just on the look out for some 17" or 18" wheels now. Prefer 17" as dont want ride to suffer to much.

[c70geoff]

haha new grill thanks to MRP
cheers martin

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zps153d3dc6.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zps153d3dc6.jpg.html)
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http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zpsd71db126.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zpsd71db126.jpg.html)
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[V70 Graham]

Nice, I prefer that grill Geoff, M-R-P's done you proud.

[M-R-P]

looks nice mate. suits the car well.

[c70geoff]

well more items today
strut brace
new HID bulbs
v70r bumper in ginger

thanks to martin and james

[c70geoff]

bit of work to do but shouldnt be an issue cant wait to have the time to get started

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zps32479f66.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zps32479f66.jpg.html)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zps1a9b85a0.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zps1a9b85a0.jpg.html)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zpsf94d90f6.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zpsf94d90f6.jpg.html)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zps4d2bbca4.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zps4d2bbca4.jpg.html)

[M-R-P]

that big dent in the last pic should come out with some heat mate.

bit of paint required but should see you right ;)

[stribo]

Good progress mate, looking forward to seeing it in the flesh, and comparing cars. ;)

[Tomcat]

that big dent in the last pic should come out with some heat mate.

bit of paint required but should see you right ;)

Yeah I'd agree with that, use a hot air gun and then push it back into place, you may need to hold it in place until it cools down again but it should retain its shape afterwards.

[c70geoff]

been looking at what you did with yours tomcat and actually looking forward to the job ahead

[Tomcat]

Yeah mine was in a slightly worse state than yours as mine was split in a couple of places too, should be a piece of cake to sort out.

[c70geoff]

will pos be messaging if i need pointers lol

[Tomcat]

No problem, gimme a shout if you need anything.

[jamesy12345]

Nice one Geoff looks very good. I like the idea of building a car in secret for the little 'un, I'll try selling one that to our lass "er yeah it's for the bairn"....mine's 7 :D

[c70geoff]

haha its in secret from his mother too

[c70geoff]

more goodies today
strut brace
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zpsce54fcf0.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zpsce54fcf0.jpg.html)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zpsc13ce20c.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zpsc13ce20c.jpg.html)

R bumper grills
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zpsd42a2206.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zpsd42a2206.jpg.html)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zps0b16e35d.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zps0b16e35d.jpg.html)

new HID bulbs
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zps25af9a63.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zps25af9a63.jpg.html)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zps76c420cf.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zps76c420cf.jpg.html)

[AAnickmac]

thats looking nice. i must pull my finger out and start doing mine. just finished a week of night shifts so maybe get going with it this weekend.

[c70geoff]

cheers fella and yes pull ones finger out

and my badge for the rear has turned up courtesy of kerry

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zpse4d27fe2.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zpse4d27fe2.jpg.html)
now do i put it next to the C70 or in place of the C70 and also remove the volvo badge on the rear too

[stribo]

Next to the C70 badge.

[martybelfastt5]

looking forward to seeing that bumper on!

[c70geoff]

right then after some serious thought its on
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zpscd83ebbc.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zpscd83ebbc.jpg.html)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zps5db54351.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zps5db54351.jpg.html)
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[c70geoff]

well the day has finally come to prep the R front bumper

first i trial fitted the volvo R grills the tended to the dents on both sides with a little heat and elbow grease

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zps4004b4a3.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zps4004b4a3.jpg.html)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zps4557279c.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zps4557279c.jpg.html)
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http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zps0548d005.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zps0548d005.jpg.html)

[c70geoff]

bit more elbow grease
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zpse5ff23af.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zpse5ff23af.jpg.html)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zps07571b8e.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zps07571b8e.jpg.html)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zpsba7ce6fb.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zpsba7ce6fb.jpg.html)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zps56de480c.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zps56de480c.jpg.html)

[c70geoff]

then primer time
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http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zpsf007bbc2.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zpsf007bbc2.jpg.html)
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http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zps6818dcde.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zps6818dcde.jpg.html)

a little bit more sanding last minute in morning and should be ready for my new toy to play with
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zps007023fe.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zps007023fe.jpg.html)

[stribo]

Really coming together, you wouldn't know it was the same bumper.

[c70geoff]

Really coming together, you wouldn't know it was the same bumper.

i'm hoping that my painting skills are still up too scratch come the morning

[Biff]

i'm hoping that my painting skills are still up too scratch come the morning

I know people on here don't like the R bumper on the c70 but I do mate, reckon 1 of tc's splitters would look the tits on it too!

[c70geoff]

thats my eventual plan fella. just gotta get the funds and a tc splitter will be adorning the R bumper

[Biff]

thats my eventual plan fella. just gotta get the funds and a tc splitter will be adorning the R bumper
Me too mate. Get winter out the way & I'll get mine sorted. :)

[Tomcat]

Good to see this coming on, look forward to seeing the painted results..

[Jamest5r]

Dam good job mate, amazing what you can get for a beer and packet of monster munch :)

[c70geoff]

Keep ur eyes on here tomorrow and if there's pics u know it's gone well if no pics I'm in a corner either crying or smashing things up

[iancho]

Looking good Geoff, hurry up and get it finished! :)

[c70geoff]

Shocked this morning at the paint supplies shop
Half a litre of paint and thinners to go with £16.80 and mixed to match too

[M-R-P]

Bloody hell! I paid 20 quid for 400ml rattle can of 189.2 for my bumper :(

[partsforvolvos.com]

sounds like £10 was the cost of the metal can mate .............

[M-R-P]

sounds like £10 was the cost of the metal can mate .............

To be fair, the colour match is perfect and the coverage is superb. I managed two good coats on a P2 bumper with one can of the stuff. It also has the best spray pattern you'll ever see from a rattle can. I'll mop the bumper and polish it this weekend and post pics, you'll see what I mean ;)

[ajc106]

hi tomcat what did you use to fix the split as i have one in my 850r front bumber to any help would be great thanks

[c70geoff]

right then moment of truth and paint went on
as its my first ever time im happy so far

paint
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zps3b637c42.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zps3b637c42.jpg.html)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zpsf87aa296.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zpsf87aa296.jpg.html)

clear coat
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zps503ee0a7.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zps503ee0a7.jpg.html)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zps3054e7cc.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zps3054e7cc.jpg.html)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zps05dadd87.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zps05dadd87.jpg.html)
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[c70geoff]

oh yeah and the key fob for fun
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zps96898cd1.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zps96898cd1.jpg.html)

[Tomcat]

Hot snot!! that turned out great didn't it?... well done bud!.

[M-R-P]

bloody good effort for a big Welsh wookee ;)

nice work mate, mow lets see it on the car!

[c70geoff]

cheers guys and will be on the car by the weekend
just gotta work out the removal of the old one lol

[M-R-P]

angle grinder :)

[Biff]

Fair play dude, wanna do mine?! Lol
Looking well, saffy paint looks much better than my spiderweb painted bumper!
Wanna swop? Lol

[c70geoff]

haha cheers

[Tomcat]

Front bumper has three bolts per side located just below the headlights (behind the bumper obviously), also drill out the plastic rivets that secure the back edge of the bumper to the wheel arch liner.

[c70geoff]

so take that as headlights out job

[Tomcat]

Ummm...Lol.. can't remember.. Maybe.. Open the bonnet look under the headlights, if you cant see the bolts then it's a headlights out job..Sorry, slept since I did mine.

[c70geoff]

haha ok fella cheers :)

[iancho]

Fantastic job mate especially as it was your first time... Impressed!!!! :B_thumb:

[jamesy12345]

oh yeah and the key fob for fun
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zps96898cd1.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zps96898cd1.jpg.html)

nice bit of bling there mate. The girls will love them when you stick the fobs on top of the bar

[stribo]

very nice work Geoff, looks the dogs. :B_thumb:

angle grinder :)

He'd better not, his old bumper's finding it's way onto another C70.;)

[partsforvolvos.com]

so it didnt get smashed up then .........

[c70geoff]

haha no but i still gotta fit it yet

[partsforvolvos.com]

lol, all i heard on the phone yesterday was "hello, psssssttttttt crackle crackle , i am spraying it at the minute ....... "

[c70geoff]

right then the day came to get my arse in gear and fit this bumper so here goes

firsty i removed the lights as i didnt want anything to foul whilst refitting new on ( its not necessary but i did)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zps91c5266d.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zps91c5266d.jpg.html)
then the wiper if youve them
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zpsc2b04d2b.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zpsc2b04d2b.jpg.html)
now some are rivets but i was lucky to have torx in the wheel arches so gently remove
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zpsa271c50c.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zpsa271c50c.jpg.html)
then disconnect the fogs and temp sensor
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zpsf70d4408.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zpsf70d4408.jpg.html)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zps5772623a.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zps5772623a.jpg.html)
then underneath you will find 2 14mm bolts and bugger me sidways where they tight
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zps4d1d85c4.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zps4d1d85c4.jpg.html)

once they are out all you gotta do is gently tap the bumper towards you and hey presto its off
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zps6bb509ba.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zps6bb509ba.jpg.html)

[c70geoff]

refitting was basically a reverse of the above and very easy

so here she is without grills
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zps58d7e8a0.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zps58d7e8a0.jpg.html)
and here she is with the grills
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zps13a48cba.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zps13a48cba.jpg.html)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zps0df76c7a.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zps0df76c7a.jpg.html)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zps7caf1688.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zps7caf1688.jpg.html)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zps17ed0d70.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zps17ed0d70.jpg.html)

all i can say is that im happy and liking my R design C70 look

[M-R-P]

get your name changed to C70RGeoff lol. that looks superb mate.

that your lad in the last two pics?

[c70geoff]

cheers dude and yeah that my boy

[silverhorse]

VERY. VERY. NICE!!! I know how hard it is to get a good spray finish. I have tried and failed miserably, lots of orange peel! Well done mate!

[M-R-P]

cheers dude and yeah that my boy

thought so.

looks like his old man, just not such a good tan ;)

[jamesy12345]

very nice C70R look!

[T5RatherAmusin]

Nice one geoff balls!
Would look epic if u had the black cade berns
U no u have to get them black jewel headlight whatever theyr called now ;)
Come paint my cat now :rotfl:

[martybelfastt5]

repeating what everyone is saying looks awsome! pat yourself on the back :funkybana

[claymore]

Good job there, looks the muts nuts.

[oblark]

Looking good :)

[stribo]

Looking good Geoff, thanks for the how-to, will come in very handy. ;)

[c70geoff]

Means a lot chaps and thanks for the comments

Getting my compressor in a week or 2 and have use of a garage so gonna start practicing doing parts here and there as I now have an idea for playing with the rear bumper now

As for the black berns, I'm not a huge fan sorry dude

And Martin he nothing like me honest

[c70geoff]

And stribo if you can wait a little longer for the bumper I'll give that a fresh lick of paint

[c70geoff]

oh yeah and how did i forget this

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zps7139c925.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zps7139c925.jpg.html)

[stribo]

And stribo if you can wait a little longer for the bumper I'll give that a fresh lick of paint

That would be great mate. :D

[WOODY T5]

All looks very very nice mate keep up the great work:)

[Tomcat]

That turned out really well!.. Looks the nuts Geoff.

[Biff]

Spot on mate, will look even better a bit lower with a splitter like we said.
Reckon crystal lights & silver wheels would suit it best. It looks well finished.
Is that a colour concept golf in the background? Memories! Lol, my dad still has a loft full of black & yellow leather seats.

[c70geoff]

cheers tc and biff
yep thats a concept gti that i eally dont knw what t do with

going for projectors an tc splitter

oh and the coilovers are on route

[t5 pete]

Really improves the car and you have certainly done a brilliant job I think its always that bit more special when you've done the work your self

[c70geoff]

cheers pete
its not the best finish and will need to be redone properly soon but for now i'm well happy

[merc85]

What a awesome looking c70, i sooo love that R front bumper on the c70's

[Biff]

cheers tc and biff
yep thats a concept gti that i eally dont knw what t do with

going for projectors an tc splitter

oh and the coilovers are on route
Mine had the front end chopped off it & is now towed by a t4 van. Stick it on eBay in bits mate, the clocks are very limited. No other golfs had black pillar trim as standard inside so they can go for good money. The seats are the comfiest ever in my opinion but would look well out of place in my Volvo even if they were trimmed. Lol I just can't sell them as they may come in handy one day. Lol
Sounds like you have all the right bits & ideas. Look forward to seeing the finished deal.

[V70 Graham]

Great looking car, bumper work looks spot on, well done.

[c70geoff]

cheers again guys

having an issue with it this morning though
cant help thinking the grill is now missing an R badge
i'm not one for marking up a car with a badge for what its not but part of me is saying do it

[c70geoff]

right I blame Martin (MRP) for this but apart from my splitter of TC all other bits are going on hold to get my exhaust redone
yes i know its only recently been built but it needs more burble and shouty shouty when the loud pedal is down
dam u Martin dam u
:uglyhamme

[M-R-P]

oh dear, what have I done!?!

[c70geoff]

you will see at the Ace Cafe matey

[iancho]

As everyone above has said... Great work mate and it looks the nuts now :)

[c70geoff]

Well after a quality control inspection by my Bengal I have some new toys to fit
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zps9ed8ef80.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zpsff8000ce.jpg

[merc85]

Well after a quality control inspection by my Bengal I have some new toys to fit
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zps9ed8ef80.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zpsff8000ce.jpg

very nice mate, how much if you dont mind me asking?

[stribo]

Ah, but will you go this low?
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_000577.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvo%20C70/WP_000577.jpg.html)

[c70geoff]

Cheers and was £375 fella
And it's gonna be a grown scraping arch liner ripping ginger beast

[stribo]

Cheers and was £375 fella
And it's gonna be a grown scraping arch liner ripping ginger beast

Already done that:

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_0007282.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvo%20C70/WP_0007282.jpg.html)

[V70 Graham]

Two arch liner ripping ginger beast's.....:slap:

[c70geoff]

Full on Ginger Tarmac assault

[partsforvolvos.com]

any plans for the headlights geoff?

[c70geoff]

black projectors stripped and black painted ginger matey

[partsforvolvos.com]

sounds good . watching with interest.

[c70geoff]

only a handfull of things and exterior done

dammit there is play in my top mount on the engine

[Biff]

Is it an me7 Geoff? I have an me7 power flex already in the casting.
Can't wait to see it dropped on those coilies.

[partsforvolvos.com]

yes it will be biff.

[c70geoff]

Just out of interest matey how much?

[partsforvolvos.com]

all sorted for you geoff.

[c70geoff]

Cheers jamie

[Biff]

Just out of interest matey how much?

£15 delivered mate?

[c70geoff]

Always handy pm me ur paypal stuffs biff sir
Spares always welcome

[Jamest5r]

You want these fog's matey :)

[c70geoff]

Yes I do fella will pm u when I got the funds in paypal on Friday
Sorry for delay as u can see ££££ popped up

[c70geoff]

just a teaser
the rears went on
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zps86565aa6.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zps86565aa6.jpg.html)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zps2a5ec3e7.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zps2a5ec3e7.jpg.html)

[stribo]

Is that all you've done.:P

[c70geoff]

if i had time fella
but idiots buy french cars and they need picking up by me
a lot

[stribo]

if i had time fella
but idiots buy french cars and they need picking up by me
a lot

lol.

[c70geoff]

plus gotta wait for my engine mount bush turns up before i start on front
get that all done in 1 go

[jamesy12345]

if i had time fella
but idiots buy french cars and they need picking up by me
a lot

lol he obviously doesn't mean Reanult 11's cos they don't even get off the driveway

[partsforvolvos.com]

if i had time fella
but idiots buy french cars and they need picking up by me
a lot

lol , are you gonna admit to your 206cc with pink interior now geoff ? :uglyhamme

[c70geoff]

ssssssssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh now jamie lol

[partsforvolvos.com]

lol he obviously doesn't mean Reanult 11's cos they don't even get off the driveway

u'll be ok so long as the perc fan works ok on your car....... which they normally dont !

[jamesy12345]

u'll be ok so long as the perc fan works ok on your car....... which they normally dont !

I'm playing it safe and getting it picked up ;)

[c70geoff]

And it will no doubt feel at home on the back of a truck hehe

[jamesy12345]

And it will no doubt feel at home on the back of a truck hehe

aye well got your number mate, when it overheats will give you a ring

[c70geoff]

Haha I actually have a good friend that works in a recovery company close to u so I'll be ringing him

[jamesy12345]

Haha I actually have a good friend that works in a recovery company close to u so I'll be ringing him

aaaa I'm being stalked by recovery vans waiting for me to break down!! U know it will happen that is why it's called the RoS! It must be good crack doing your job, some of the stories u told me were pretty funny. Come on where are new photies in your work thread??

[c70geoff]

Dam she low may have to turn them up a tad

[Biff]

Dam she low may have to turn them up a tad

If it don't scrape it ain't low enough!

[c70geoff]

Scrapping was an understatement
As u will see

Fronts all shiny and now on
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zps2a4c9801.jpg

Bit low you think
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zps9376d6ad.jpg

And she ain't settled yet
Wait for morning I thought she be ok
Haha
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zps7351c414.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zps898c003d.jpg
Tucked up a little I'd say
Arch liners are a tad worn now but have raised and pics will follow

[Tomcat]

Hot damn!!!...that looks freekin awsome!!.. What's the ride like?... I fancy a set of coilovers but I dont fancy a bone jarring ride.

[V70 Graham]

Now that's what you call LOW !

[c70geoff]

Haha ta both
To be fair TC the ride ain't that bad a little weird at first but she corners well now lol

[martybelfastt5]

damn that looks good!!!!

[M-R-P]

Cooool - pimp my Volvo!

Get those arches rolled, 15mm spacers, wooden undertray to stop the sparks...

Bangin'!

[c70geoff]

Wooden undertray
Volvo f1 plank style lol

The arches are good as is but the liners are dying a death at the hands of my tyres

[Jamest5r]

That's effing low lol

[stribo]

Looking good Geoff, but you need new headlight wiper blades. ;)

[V70 Graham]

Looking good Geoff, but you need new headlight wiper blades. ;)

They were fine before the new coilovers shook them to destruction lol

[T5frankie]

Scrapping was an understatement
As u will see

Fronts all shiny and now on
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zps2a4c9801.jpg

Bit low you think
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zps9376d6ad.jpg

And she ain't settled yet
Wait for morning I thought she be ok
Haha
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zps7351c414.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zps898c003d.jpg
Tucked up a little I'd say
Arch liners are a tad worn now but have raised and pics will follow

best looking c70 on the forum mate, love the v70r bumper

[Jamest5r]

best looking c70 on the forum mate, love the v70r bumper


Just need to make it go fast now, dont forget you challenged my Mrs on the 1/4 mile and your looking like losing :)

[T5frankie]

Just need to make it go fast now, dont forget you challenged my Mrs on the 1/4 mile and your looking like losing :)

who me?

[Jamest5r]

who me?

No Geoff mate, my mrs was calling him a pussy on the phone the other night for not racing it lol

[T5frankie]

No Geoff mate, my mrs was calling him a pussy on the phone the other night for not racing it lol

she can talk, bin about 5 years she she turned up anywhere lol

[Jamest5r]

she can talk, bin about 5 years she she turned up anywhere lol

Sort of falls into place with her starting her business 5 yrs ago :) Sunday's is the busiest of the week for her but it does mean i have all my Sunday's free :)

[T5frankie]

Sort of falls into place with her starting her business 5 yrs ago :) Sunday's is the busiest of the week for her but it does mean i have all my Sunday's free :)

yeah imagine all that fun you'll be having over the next few months lol

[stribo]

Just need to make it go fast now, dont forget you challenged my Mrs on the 1/4 mile and your looking like losing :)

He's only going to be 3rd fastest C70 at best. ;)

[c70geoff]

Oh I'll be there when the look is complete the tune will start
Then I'll be on the strip
Don't really care if I'm slowest just like styling and profiling lol

[munster732]

That looks mental mate, really love the look. What I should have done to mine when I had it!

[c70geoff]

Cheers guys
There is still plenty more to come
Subtle but will be well noticed

[partsforvolvos.com]

nice stance, but photographing it on a hill is CHEATING !!!!!!!!!

lol

[jamesy12345]

very nice mate. A saffy C70 is a bit of a head turner anyway, with your wheels and now the new ride height looks a beauty. One of the best lookers on the forum now IMHO but yeah need to get under the bonnet now :D

[M-R-P]

very nice mate. A saffy C70 is a bit of a head turner anyway, with your wheels and now the new ride height looks a beauty. One of the best lookers on the forum now IMHO but yeah need to get under the bonnet now :D

He's got loads of shiny stuff on a shelf he's not got round to fitting yet...

[c70geoff]

Shinys will be on soon young sir

[partsforvolvos.com]

He's got loads of shiny stuff on a shelf he's not got round to fitting yet...

he only had it for 2 months, give the man a chance :ices_rofl

[M-R-P]

Shinys will be on soon young sir

Let me know when you're gonna fit it all... I've got a little something to go with it ;)

[c70geoff]

Ooooooo I like surprises

[jamesy12345]

He's got loads of shiny stuff on a shelf he's not got round to fitting yet...


Shinys will be on soon young sir

Don't worry about shiny stuff just get it up in Frankies' quarter mile league table :D

[c70geoff]

Be honest I'm not a speed merchant but will set a time

[jamesy12345]

Be honest I'm not a speed merchant but will set a time

Kidding? The only way I could keep up with your works van was by parking on the back of it ;)

[c70geoff]

My truck is a bit quick ain't it lol

Few more today and she looks sorted

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zpsc6cc8caf.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zps0c5120d6.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zpsfc063f97.jpg

Not much noise on lock at all now
Honestly

[stribo]

Looking good, must get my wheels sorted.

[AcidicDavey]

Alright, this looks pretty good right now, 90% sure I want to keep mine and have been thinking about either getting these cheap coilies or an exhaust.

My car's already lowered a touch but it needs more lows.

I need to think even more now, thanks! :P

[c70geoff]

Do it
I haven't regretted a penny spent on Ginge

[AcidicDavey]

What is the ride like compared to before?

Having had a Golf before on really cheap coilovers I do have experience with having a dire ride!

The ride on mine is ok over normal stuff but it does crash through pot holes so it can't get much worse lol

[T5RatherAmusin]

Get your exhaust sorted Davey and hear them mystic 5pot tunes. Forget your cd player lol

[c70geoff]

Very surprised the ride is much better than I expected

[c70geoff]

sorted suspension and happy with ride height and cleaned her

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zps81daa5a1.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zps81daa5a1.jpg.html)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zpsff6830b0.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zpsff6830b0.jpg.html)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zpsa4fe1cc5.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zpsa4fe1cc5.jpg.html)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zps53ec29c7.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zps53ec29c7.jpg.html)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zpseb7f1586.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zpseb7f1586.jpg.html)

[V70 Graham]

Nice, I'm liking that R spoiler, now get the headlight wipers sorted lol, and plans for the headlights themselves ?

[AcidicDavey]

Looking great ;)

Get some spacers on the rear to really finish the 'stance' off. They're a bit too far set in on these cars...

[c70geoff]

Thinking of spacers Dave but not 100% sure yet and graham I have a set of projectors being sourced by our resident scrapyard womble

When they on they will be stripped down and the black painted to match the car
Yep you got it ginger gay gold projector headlights

[M-R-P]

The feelers are out and if it's in the area, the posh projectors will be yours my big welsh chum ;)

Car looks bloody epic so far, lights and the next few mods ;) are really gonna make it something special.

[c70geoff]

Cheers dude it's getting there

[munster732]

Thinking of spacers Dave but not 100% sure yet and graham I have a set of projectors being sourced by our resident scrapyard womble

While he's there, get him to get my new C70 Chrystal headlights and indicators as well....:-)

[c70geoff]

Bit more done today
Top engine mount bush changed. (Thanks Biff)
Also found my annoying clunk from back so new shock top mount ordered and some exhaust rubbers

[c70geoff]

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zps059affb2.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zps059affb2.jpg.html)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zps7351c414.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zps7351c414.jpg.html)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/19D5460D-80C1-48F9-AF44-75E50AA3709F_zpskqsfxmwh.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/19D5460D-80C1-48F9-AF44-75E50AA3709F_zpskqsfxmwh.jpg.html)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/81746381-571C-48D5-988C-AFE1ECE93FB4_zpstn0cwkiw.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/81746381-571C-48D5-988C-AFE1ECE93FB4_zpstn0cwkiw.jpg.html)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/0F433DEF-2A5F-4FF4-8EBD-E7D79FE45E5D_zpsm1k0b32o.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/0F433DEF-2A5F-4FF4-8EBD-E7D79FE45E5D_zpsm1k0b32o.jpg.html)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/43CEC765-67A9-4A3A-9EAE-B6A504AC3EE0_zpsmczfp7n8.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/43CEC765-67A9-4A3A-9EAE-B6A504AC3EE0_zpsmczfp7n8.jpg.html)

[stribo]

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zps059affb2.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zps059affb2.jpg.html)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zps7351c414.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zps7351c414.jpg.html)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/19D5460D-80C1-48F9-AF44-75E50AA3709F_zpskqsfxmwh.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/19D5460D-80C1-48F9-AF44-75E50AA3709F_zpskqsfxmwh.jpg.html)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/81746381-571C-48D5-988C-AFE1ECE93FB4_zpstn0cwkiw.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/81746381-571C-48D5-988C-AFE1ECE93FB4_zpstn0cwkiw.jpg.html)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/0F433DEF-2A5F-4FF4-8EBD-E7D79FE45E5D_zpsm1k0b32o.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/0F433DEF-2A5F-4FF4-8EBD-E7D79FE45E5D_zpsm1k0b32o.jpg.html)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/43CEC765-67A9-4A3A-9EAE-B6A504AC3EE0_zpsmczfp7n8.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/43CEC765-67A9-4A3A-9EAE-B6A504AC3EE0_zpsmczfp7n8.jpg.html)

Was good to get them together mate.

[c70geoff]

now i'm back there will be more pics coming soon once car mot ed and then the new rear bumper idea:funkybana

[stribo]

Well hurry up, I want to see this rear bumper. :P

[c70geoff]

Haha she moted and the rx8 rear bumper is on order to soon be cannibalised. Time for a wash just cause she ain't had one in weeks

[stribo]

RX8 bumper, this I have to see, glad you got through the MOT O.K. was the front wheel rubbing picked up?

[c70geoff]

Lol yeah rubbing picked up but let go and abs went as advisory hehe
Just take the black under its of the rx8 bumper and photoshop play away dude

[c70geoff]

a few sneeky pics
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-03/A19649A4-AE92-48D8-AD7B-B1829F6F7110_zpsuelvmfxy.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-03/A19649A4-AE92-48D8-AD7B-B1829F6F7110_zpsuelvmfxy.jpg.html)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-03/4860B3F2-404B-45AF-B2D2-848A89C3A01A_zpsnt05lzc5.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-03/4860B3F2-404B-45AF-B2D2-848A89C3A01A_zpsnt05lzc5.jpg.html)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-03/8E88663F-9C68-493C-B6A1-F6C9B5E5A2C3_zps8xnmb10i.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-03/8E88663F-9C68-493C-B6A1-F6C9B5E5A2C3_zps8xnmb10i.jpg.html)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-03/F33B7171-9FA2-4A2C-A293-26DAF5F684C6_zpsrrgoktn7.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-03/F33B7171-9FA2-4A2C-A293-26DAF5F684C6_zpsrrgoktn7.jpg.html)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-03/F8AF0315-93DB-45B3-9FB7-354603ECDD03_zpsf0vttjpk.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-03/F8AF0315-93DB-45B3-9FB7-354603ECDD03_zpsf0vttjpk.jpg.html)

[jamesy12345]

Looking good!

[c70geoff]

Thinking of doing the blue R dials now
Need ideas and inspiration
Need to start thinking outside the box

[stribo]

Thinking of doing the blue R dials now
Need ideas and inspiration
Need to start thinking outside the box

You mean like the ones fitted in my car. ;)
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_000845.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvo%20C70/WP_000845.jpg.html)

You were lucky to get away with the rubbing, or I was unlucky, as mine failed on it.

[c70geoff]

Exactly like yours bud
From what my guy said if it rubs a little it's a pass as the tester should be aware of said design flaw in car as they all get updates for such things
Just need some cheap dials to rip apart now oh and some tint lol

[stribo]

I was told it was O.K. for P2s to rub as there's a bulletin (can't think of the right name) for them, but P1s shouldn't rub at all. I'll have spacers fitted before this years M.O.T. ;)

[c70geoff]

Maybe my guy looked the other way then lol

[M-R-P]

I've had an advisory for rubbing on the P2 on every MOT I have. This year, the advisory said "Tyres close to contacting inner arches".

As always, it's down to the perception of the regulations by the tester. I had an advisory about a slightly scattered beam pattern from the HIDs too :D

"Service Bulletin" Steve ;)

[stribo]

No I was trying to think of VSI (Vehicle Specific Information ), it came to me just now.

[c70geoff]

not happy
alarm just started going off so my mods are on hold as some ££££ has just hit my car parking his

[M-R-P]

Bummer mate, hope you got his details (or his kneecaps, whichever is better)

[stribo]

Hope there's not much damage mate.

[c70geoff]

He getting bill for damage
Rear near side corner bumper scratched paint and gouged out the plastic

[M-R-P]

I bet he was very compliant when he saw the 6'9" angry wookee heading his way lol.

[stribo]

He getting bill for damage
Rear near side corner bumper scratched paint and gouged out the plastic

Lucky you're fitting a new bumper. ;)

[V70 Graham]

Shame but good you caught him, hope it's easily repaired.

[c70geoff]

cheers guys and easy repair but the cost on him is now gonna cover my new bumper build and paint so bonus

[c70geoff]

Right my list of things to do
Rear bumpers joined and painted
N/S front suspension top hat sourced and replaced
New blue injectors as missus threw others out by mistake
Brighter hid unit set
Much much better than I have 19t
Remap
Blue led blues for dash illumination
Front 02 sensor
Fuel filter
Rear n/s top suspension top mount
Set of R blue face clocks

Don't think that's much lol
Oh and the boss is getting the boys in the body shop to mop my car for free

[stribo]

Well, chop chop then.;)

[c70geoff]

Bumpers are being blended as we speak but it ain't easy this plastic welding bi z

[c70geoff]

Shelved the R clocks idea as I'm quite happy with my budget version

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/4F025829-F0DC-42D8-925C-2E0717945FC0_zps8ovovdvw.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/4F025829-F0DC-42D8-925C-2E0717945FC0_zps8ovovdvw.jpg.html)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/99B0B40D-854F-43E7-B93C-9C06FB7148A0_zpsgouvamts.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/99B0B40D-854F-43E7-B93C-9C06FB7148A0_zpsgouvamts.jpg.html)

[stribo]

Cheat :P

[volvokid]

Shelved the R clocks idea as I'm quite happy with my budget version

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/4F025829-F0DC-42D8-925C-2E0717945FC0_zps8ovovdvw.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/4F025829-F0DC-42D8-925C-2E0717945FC0_zps8ovovdvw.jpg.html)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/99B0B40D-854F-43E7-B93C-9C06FB7148A0_zpsgouvamts.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/99B0B40D-854F-43E7-B93C-9C06FB7148A0_zpsgouvamts.jpg.html)

That was the in thing on here a few years ago, ive never been a fan of the light produced myself but the pictures may not do it justice

[V70 Graham]

I don't think it looks bad, nice even spread of light.

[M-R-P]

Looks pretty cool mate.

One suggestion tho - get some 240gr sandpaper and rough the bulbs up a bit. it gives a more uniform spread of light and gets rid of the bright spots.

[c70geoff]

The crappy iphone camera doesn't do it any justice at all and the light spread is fantastic from the LEDs
All in all cheating feels good today

[c70geoff]

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/null_zps9acaa470.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/null_zps9acaa470.jpg.html)

first time ive polished anything

[AndysR]

Time well spent :)

[V70 Graham]

Looking good Geoff.....you'll get the cleaning bug now lol

[martybelfastt5]

that looks great!

[c70geoff]

Looking good Geoff.....you'll get the cleaning bug now lol

Ummm you could be right as I polished it again Monday hehe
Boss is getting the boys on it Friday with the mop and some cutting agent and then full works with some wax

[stribo]

Don't do it Geoff, you'll end up like the rest of the OCD freaks that spend more time washing and polishing their cars than they do driving them.

[c70geoff]

Only getting it to a point where it takes less time to do when that comes around
Done right the first time there is less to do the next and next

[stribo]

Only getting it to a point where it takes less time to do when that comes around
Done right the first time there is less to do the next and next

Doesn't work for mine, working on building sites, mine gets covered in all sorts of crap, and needs a good going over when it is washed, but it spends a lot of its time dirty.

[c70geoff]

See it's too nice a colour to be dirty

[stribo]

See it's too nice a colour to be dirty

But I'm not going to wash it every night, so it has to be. :P

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_20140304_16_22_53_Pro.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvo%20C70/WP_20140304_16_22_53_Pro.jpg.html)

[c70geoff]

right this is starting to pee me off
turbo went in the week so now i have replaced today so while the car was up on the ramps i thought i'd have a nosey around to see why my front coilovers where making such a racket
only to find the the tophats on both side have no got elongated holes and also the bush on top under the nut on both sides has no life left in them......bugger
just sent a lovely email to the manufacturer to complain and see where that gets me otherwise i gots to buy full kit again just for the fronts....booooo hiiiisssssssss

or may purchase these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MK1-PillowBall-Camber-Kit-Plates-850-C70-S70-S80-V70-4-Coilover-Kits-Strut-Mount-/141281069904?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20e5020b50

aside from that 02 sensor is on its was as is fuel filter and my rear bumper is almost complete just waiting for the rear mudflaps so they can be fitted and blended in

[c70geoff]

question i do have that one of you may be able to help with is the dash lights
as i have change the colour of the dial illumination to blue can i also change the rest as in the lcd in the middle
im sure the bulbs in the centre console are easy enough to change as well
just want to make it all regimented

[stribo]

Can't see why not mate, though the switches could be fun, as you'll have to take them apart to get to the LEDs.

[c70geoff]

Might not be much but a little blue badge fell onto my car
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/2014-05/77A1E797-C5E0-4DB8-A4FA-D6354F71BB61_zpswz6qsrxr.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/2014-05/77A1E797-C5E0-4DB8-A4FA-D6354F71BB61_zpswz6qsrxr.jpg.html)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-05/8FEAD293-7FB0-4968-9BE2-514C4CBDDE1D_zpsmdnzdqg2.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-05/8FEAD293-7FB0-4968-9BE2-514C4CBDDE1D_zpsmdnzdqg2.jpg.html)

[M-R-P]

question i do have that one of you may be able to help with is the dash lights
as i have change the colour of the dial illumination to blue can i also change the rest as in the lcd in the middle
im sure the bulbs in the centre console are easy enough to change as well
just want to make it all regimented
There's a film that's fitted inside the panel to colour the standard bulbs green, just change that film to blue :)

Might not be much but a little blue badge fell onto my car
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/2014-05/77A1E797-C5E0-4DB8-A4FA-D6354F71BB61_zpswz6qsrxr.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/2014-05/77A1E797-C5E0-4DB8-A4FA-D6354F71BB61_zpswz6qsrxr.jpg.html)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-05/8FEAD293-7FB0-4968-9BE2-514C4CBDDE1D_zpsmdnzdqg2.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-05/8FEAD293-7FB0-4968-9BE2-514C4CBDDE1D_zpsmdnzdqg2.jpg.html)

Had to look closely to see if it was a Pornstar logo :D

[partsforvolvos.com]

a lot of the Volvo interior bulbs have a little blue condom over them when the actually white, but then show green through a diffuser- go figure!!

[c70geoff]

I gots the correct t5 small bulbs on order
And that's t5 bulb like t10 bulbs not bulbs from a t5 lol

[stribo]

You just need a TWR one now. ;)
http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo174/RSCougar/Volvo%20C70/WP_000619.jpg (http://s373.photobucket.com/user/RSCougar/media/Volvo%20C70/WP_000619.jpg.html)

[c70geoff]

Dark smoke tint arrived today so over the next few days I will be making an attempt to do my windows

[M-R-P]

Good luck with that dude, I tried and failed - some things are best left to the professionals lol.

[V70 Graham]

Good luck with that dude, I tried and failed - some things are best left to the professionals lol.

Wot he said, I still have flashbacks from the vinyl roof !

[M-R-P]

Wot he said, I still have flashbacks from the vinyl roof !

Believe it or not - the roof was easier!

[c70geoff]

Lol I have just done my boys car and wasn't that bad a job when u find out the way best that suits u
I personally cut the tint to the outside shape of window then roll film up bar inch at top and then wet and roll down the glass on the inside
Worked on his so let's see if it does on the ginge
Famous last words

[c70geoff]

Well tints where a fail so going to the pro next week but now I'm currently in the custom exhaust shop having some small alterations done for more noise
Pics to follow

[c70geoff]

Old one off
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/DFE7BBC4-16EA-44FC-B41C-45CFFB375C35_zpsxd2jaegr.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/DFE7BBC4-16EA-44FC-B41C-45CFFB375C35_zpsxd2jaegr.jpg.html)

[c70geoff]

New one in place
Won't be long and she be making noise
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b81/miragecoupe/4816A76D-2D1C-48C6-A6E5-BBAD3473FADE_zpscgn5fzhz.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/miragecoupe/media/4816A76D-2D1C-48C6-A6E5-BBAD3473FADE_zpscgn5fzhz.jpg.html)

[M-R-P]

Very nice big fella, would probably look a lot nicer if you cleaned the lens on yer bloody camera lol.