My new ride

[Kingsford G]

Well,I went to see this last sunday and on monday the guy agreed on the price I couldn`t resist so the moment I drove her I thought no more old school,hennce selling some spare bits for P1.She`s not mint but presentable.Just done cambelt kit and water pump,had to get Gav out from Harwich to get me the water pump (Cheers for that mate:B_thumb:)Gave her a quick wash but not polish yet as will get some touch up paint,clay her 1st and so on(hopefully)So far I love the car.:) It`s a 2.4t5,she pulls well and very comfy.
http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r627/kingsford10/2013-11-16140448_zps480c0114.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/kingsford10/media/2013-11-16140448_zps480c0114.jpg.html)

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r627/kingsford10/2013-11-16140502_zpsa8098d15.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/kingsford10/media/2013-11-16140502_zpsa8098d15.jpg.html)

Me and Gav measured the brakes and they are 320mm,I didn`t know they come standard on these.

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r627/kingsford10/IMAG0522_zps5a3a42de.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/kingsford10/media/IMAG0522_zps5a3a42de.jpg.html)

[M-R-P]

Yep, 320 is standard on that model mate. That's the same caliper as the on on my XC90 front 336s. Different carrier and you can slap 336 disks on there :)

Nice to see another ex-plodder on the forum. You have my number if you need anything.

[M-R-P]

Oh, remember all the stick you gave me about how high the sweed's arse was...


Your turn sunshine ;):uglyhamme

[Biff]

Looking well dude. I'd be tempted with a later p2 explod. Is it 6spd?
Shame u moved on from the p1's but it's very tempting for me at the mo.

[AndysR]

Looks clean and I hear it goes well, Will this one leave Colchester to attend some meets?

[Harvey]

Must say looks like a nice clean motor.

[stribo]

Nice motor mate, 2.4, so has more power than MRPs ;)

[Kingsford G]

Oh, remember all the stick you gave me about how high the sweed's arse was...


Your turn sunshine ;):uglyhamme
I knew you`d say sat lol

Looking well dude. I'd be tempted with a later p2 explod. Is it 6spd?
Shame u moved on from the p1's but it's very tempting for me at the mo.
Cheers mate.Yes it is 6 speed

Looks clean and I hear it goes well, Will this one leave Colchester to attend some meets?
Thats the plan mate.

Nice motor mate, 2.4, so has more power than MRPs ;)
Probably not.I think its a standard 260.

[M-R-P]

Nice motor mate, 2.4, so has more power than MRPs ;)

Shut it sicknote :blahblah:

[Kingsford G]

Must say looks like a nice clean motor.

Looks better on pics than it is mate

[AndysR]

So how long has she been in retirement for and how many miles has she done?

[Kingsford G]

So how long has she been in retirement for and how many miles has she done?

The guy I bought it from got it about 3months ago direct from ex-plod sellers near Halifax and as he`s job distance changed he purchased an oil burner so I`m the 2nd private owner.The mileage is 165k

[T5frankie]

nee naw nee naw nee naw nee naw nee naw :cop::cop::cop::cop::cop::cop::cop::cop::cop::cop: :cop::cop::cop::cop::cop:

[graemewelch]

350 bhp is only around the corner. nice looking motor.ill try not to be a bad ingluence on you

[stribo]

Shut it sicknote :blahblah:

What's up Jabba, the truth hurt? He's bought an ex plod with more power than your remapped one. :hilarious

[Kingsford G]

350 bhp is only around the corner. nice looking motor.ill try not to be a bad ingluence on you
What`s required for that?

What's up Jabba, the truth hurt? He's bought an ex plod with more power than your remapped one. :hilarious
I don`t think mine is faster,she goes well but a mapped car goes differently

[stribo]

What`s required for that?

I don`t think mine is faster,she goes well but a mapped car goes differently

His isn't quick, my hairdressers car can beat it easily. ;) Though to be fair it's quicker than the ££££let, just. :lol:

[T5RatherAmusin]

nice one matey! looks noice!

[V70 Graham]

Looks like you've picked yourself up a nice car, well done.

[jdavis]

Very nice. the price of these now is a steal for bang for buck
Think 350 bhp is available will the usual mods, exhaust, filter, stg 3 map.

[Kingsford G]

I don`t really want loud exhausts etc,may be just under bonnet growl from a filter.Loud exhaust doe my headding on a long run and the thing is you have to either do 55mph or 80+ quet it down.

[Nealevo]

Looking good, it looks like you have the brakes and suspension from a XC90...

[Kingsford G]

Looking good, it looks like you have the brakes and suspension from a XC90...

Not sure about suspention but brakes are big,the clearance between the cally and wheel is about 10mm.

[M-R-P]

I don`t really want loud exhausts etc,may be just under bonnet growl from a filter.Loud exhaust doe my headding on a long run and the thing is you have to either do 55mph or 80+ quet it down.
exactly the problem I have with mine mate. 60-80 is hell.

Not sure about suspention but brakes are big,the clearance between the cally and wheel is about 10mm.

the calipers are the same as the xc (as is your rear suspension from the look of it) stick the 336 disks on there and see what clearance there is ;)

[T5frankie]

exactly the problem I have with mine mate. 60-80 is hell.


the calipers are the same as the xc (as is your rear suspension from the look of it) stick the 336 disks on there and see what clearance there is ;)

just carry these around with you, i bought some so i dont have to listen to the kids screaming in the house lol

http://www.wickes.co.uk/content/ebiz/wickes/invt/186938/Adjustable-Ear-Defenders_large.jpg

[Kingsford G]

exactly the problem I have with mine mate. 60-80 is hell.


the calipers are the same as the xc (as is your rear suspension from the look of it) stick the 336 disks on there and see what clearance there is ;)

I need xc front springs too lol

[M-R-P]

just carry these around with you, i bought some so i dont have to listen to the kids screaming in the house lol

http://www.wickes.co.uk/content/ebiz/wickes/invt/186938/Adjustable-Ear-Defenders_large.jpg

I have fitted 32 snr earplugs, ill stick them in the car for the next drive out :)

[V70 Graham]

I have fitted 32 snr earplugs, ill stick them in the car for the next drive out :)

Take them today, you won't have to listen to stribo moaning.

[M-R-P]

need more than 32snr mate.

[stribo]

Take them today, you won't have to listen to stribo moaning.

I've got nothing to moan about.:P

[graemewelch]

I don`t really want loud exhausts etc,may be just under bonnet growl from a filter.Loud exhaust doe my headding on a long run and the thing is you have to either do 55mph or 80+ quet it down.

i well built system wont droan. i get a nice burble and no droan at any speed. if it did id remove it straight away.

[QUOTE=M-R-P;661405]exactly the problem I have with mine mate. 60-80 is hell.

you need a another silencer. just a little one. the wadding in yours is probobly poor quality stuff that dosnt last very long.

[graemewelch]

Very nice. the price of these now is a steal for bang for buck
Think 350 bhp is available will the usual mods, exhaust, filter, stg 3 map.

for stage to you need a uprated filter. they are cone filters on these anyway. only 40 quid for a decent one. down with at least 200 cell and a free flowing exhaust and and your ready to go.

[Ric@rdo]

i well built system wont droan. i get a nice burble and no droan at any speed. if it did id remove it straight away.

[QUOTE=M-R-P;661405]exactly the problem I have with mine mate. 60-80 is hell.

you need a another silencer. just a little one. the wadding in yours is probobly poor quality stuff that dosnt last very long.
If you build a catback that is drone free, I might be interested.

[graemewelch]

wear abouts are you. i could take you out in mine to see what you think.

[T5RatherAmusin]

Was drone free in my old obx system as is with my current powerflow and 3" decat. ..

[Biff]

I'll be honest my system doesn't drone at all. It's lovely.
One of the reasons I went for Jetex was its slogan"the silent performer" I wouldn't say it was silent but it sounds good when the loud pedal is pressed so reckon graemes right on that one.
I hate loud cars, especially something as comfy & smooth as a Volvo.

[LiamT4]

Suddenly mine doesn't look so high of the ground lol.

Looks good for an ex police though.

[WOODY T5]

She looks all white mate nice car

[expolicev70t5]

Sweet looking ride, don't like droney exhausts either, hence why I put on a ferritta, but I'm sure Graeme could make you something similar at a fraction of the cost.

[Kingsford G]

wear abouts are you. i could take you out in mine to see what you think.

Donw in Essex mate so miles away from you

[V70 Graham]

Never leave Essex mate so miles away from you

Corrected your mis post mate lol

[LeeT5]

Oh, remember all the stick you gave me about how high the sweed's arse was...


Your turn sunshine ;):uglyhamme

lmfao!!!

[Kingsford G]

Do all P2`s rev high on a 1st start?Sounds annoying.

[graemewelch]

Do all P2`s rev high on a 1st start?Sounds annoying.

yip. you learn to live with it by fitting a nice stainless system

[Kingsford G]

yip. you learn to live with it by fitting a nice stainless system

I`d love 1 tbh,but can`t afford it yet.

[Kingsford G]

Connected the boost gauge and the boost is about 11psi so it is a stock map

[LeeT5]

Do all P2`s rev high on a 1st start?Sounds annoying.

Mate, this is a link to my U tube vid for cold idle. This is what your car SHOULD do normally. Well, it's what all R models should do anyway...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPkLV5isWrk

[Kingsford G]

Mate, this is a link to my U tube vid for cold idle. This is what your car SHOULD do normally. Well, it's what all R models should do anyway...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPkLV5isWrk

Thats what it does so it`s normal then.

[bongodave]

Nice motor mate. Don't normally like white but that looks very tasty indeed!

[M-R-P]

Ex plod register... Link (http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?43430-Ex-Plod-Register!&p=640418#post640418)

Get your name down KG :)

[Gunscrossed]

Nice car mate, need to get back in a Volvo myself!

[Kingsford G]

Nice car mate, need to get back in a Volvo myself!

About time you did mate.Still got the 7 series?

[craigieboy]

Well,I went to see this last sunday and on monday the guy agreed on the price I couldn`t resist so the moment I drove her I thought no more old school,hennce selling some spare bits for P1.She`s not mint but presentable.Just done cambelt kit and water pump,had to get Gav out from Harwich to get me the water pump (Cheers for that mate:B_thumb:)Gave her a quick wash but not polish yet as will get some touch up paint,clay her 1st and so on(hopefully)So far I love the car.:) It`s a 2.4t5,she pulls well and very comfy.
http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r627/kingsford10/2013-11-16140448_zps480c0114.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/kingsford10/media/2013-11-16140448_zps480c0114.jpg.html)

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r627/kingsford10/2013-11-16140502_zpsa8098d15.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/kingsford10/media/2013-11-16140502_zpsa8098d15.jpg.html)

Me and Gav measured the brakes and they are 320mm,I didn`t know they come standard on these.

http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r627/kingsford10/IMAG0522_zps5a3a42de.jpg (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/kingsford10/media/IMAG0522_zps5a3a42de.jpg.html)

Nice car mate :)

[Gunscrossed]

About time you did mate.Still got the 7 series?

No mate, got a Saab 9-5 Aero now.

[Kingsford G]

No mate, got a Saab 9-5 Aero now.

Nice and quick they are,the only thing is its vauxhall.If you try a P2,different pull away from pre me7`s,u`ll like how it work mate,pop down someday I`ll take u for a spin

[Gunscrossed]

Will do mate!