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koperbart
Tuesday 26th November 2013, 10:45
Hi guys, I would like to start thread with project of my C70 :)
Spec:
Volvo C70 2.3 T5
140K on a clock
99/00 reg
ME7
Already have change:
Engine Oil for Shell Helix Ultra 5W40 fully syn. and K&N Oil filter.
Bosch Platinium Sparks
K&N panel Air filter.

I need to get to STAGE 0 then i would like to go for DYNO run, and anyone of You know where i get go for DYNO around south Birmingham? I have seen someone make remap at HLM bromsgroove? Can any1 tell me some details, how much is cost a dyno with print out?

After DYNO if everything gonna be ok i will open my pocket for a wider mods like downpipe, cat back, RIP,silicone hoses, single mass flywheel from 850r, remap.
http://imageshack.us/a/img826/7577/0i77.jpg

M-R-P
Tuesday 26th November 2013, 10:56
Liking that grille mate.

I don't know how much a dyno would be but when you get it mapped there, you get before and after dyno runs. Give them a call mate (google HLM bromsgrove)

Nealevo
Tuesday 26th November 2013, 11:00
Morning, HLM are a good bunch, i use them all the time and wouldnt take my car anywhere else.... (no i dont work for them) :) visit the website and all the details are there.

http://www.hlmtuning.co.uk/tuning.htm

some good deals to be had and cheap for dyno etc

M-R-P
Tuesday 26th November 2013, 11:01
Or wait for someone less lazy than myself to post a link :)

Nealevo
Tuesday 26th November 2013, 11:02
im not as quick on the keyboard as you... i have xbox to play...

koperbart
Tuesday 26th November 2013, 11:05
Ohh yeah, forgot to say i DON'T like this grill :) I like black de-badged with wider mesh i think like in xc70 grill. And i would like to have a dyno before any modds, as i want to know i got STAGE 0 in around 240BHP then goin for mods

M-R-P
Tuesday 26th November 2013, 11:09
Shame - I like that grille on there, some chrome projectors would set it off nicely.

Give HLM a call, I'm sure they'd be able to roll the car for you :)

V70 Graham
Tuesday 26th November 2013, 11:27
Yup, that grill looks good.....dyno on its own should be around £30-£40

koperbart
Tuesday 26th November 2013, 11:50
Thanks guys this that what i want to know. Now till Xmas i will just try to get a STAGE 0 + some vac silicone hoses.
Maybe one of U Guys remember a diameters of VAC hoses? As is't so cold weather now ;)

V70 Graham
Tuesday 26th November 2013, 12:05
.....maybe one of U Guys remember a diameters of VAC hoses? As is't so cold weather now ;)

4mm internal iirc

M-R-P
Tuesday 26th November 2013, 12:08
Yep, 4mm. Worth buying a new TCV too.

koperbart
Tuesday 26th November 2013, 12:09
All of them? and how many meters gonna be enough? 4m?

M-R-P
Tuesday 26th November 2013, 12:10
Go for 5M and have some spare mate :)

T5frankie
Tuesday 26th November 2013, 12:57
Welcome to the Club

Wobbly Dave
Tuesday 26th November 2013, 22:49
Same car same colour - I had 320 bhp out of it using a 19T. I am certain Hamish will be thrilled to have another C70 given that he's not seen mine in a while. LOL.

koperbart
Tuesday 26th November 2013, 22:53
I'm sure of it as i have just 15.8miles to HLM :D

stribo
Tuesday 26th November 2013, 22:54
Good to see another C70 project.

koperbart
Sunday 1st December 2013, 15:29
Hi Guys, vac hoses and clamps ordered.
I got a problem with misfire on low rpm about 1-1.5K and sometimes after cold night in the morning when i start engine is works on 3 or 4 cylinders
Thinking about coils. I found some on ebay BERU ones. Would U go for it:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121212426957

stribo
Sunday 1st December 2013, 16:05
Hi Guys, vac hoses and clamps ordered.
I got a problem with misfire on low rpm about 1-1.5K and sometimes after cold night in the morning when i start engine is works on 3 or 4 cylinders
Thinking about coils. I found some on ebay BERU ones. Would U go for it:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121212426957

That's the same make Parts for Volvos supply, but a lot cheaper.

http://www.partsforvolvosonline.com/product_info.php?cPath=61_761&products_id=5159

merc85
Sunday 1st December 2013, 16:06
Hi Guys, vac hoses and clamps ordered.
I got a problem with misfire on low rpm about 1-1.5K and sometimes after cold night in the morning when i start engine is works on 3 or 4 cylinders
Thinking about coils. I found some on ebay BERU ones. Would U go for it:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121212426957

Beru are proper good quality original equipment coil and are on most Volvo's Mercs bm etc.

koperbart
Sunday 1st December 2013, 16:08
Thanks Lads, just ordered 5 of them for 54.5 posted :D

stribo
Sunday 1st December 2013, 16:19
Bargain, I hope they still have some after Christmas, might treat the Cabbie to a set.

koperbart
Sunday 1st December 2013, 16:21
Bargain, I hope they still have some after Christmas, might treat the Cabbie to a set.

Quantity available: 31 So be quick :)

stribo
Sunday 1st December 2013, 16:26
Quantity available: 31 So be quick :)

Bunged them on the credit card, too good to miss at that price.

koperbart
Sunday 1st December 2013, 16:27
Now when U pay with paypal U can choose option "pay after delivery" so they debit my card like 2 weeks after :)

koperbart
Wednesday 4th December 2013, 16:46
Coils came today. Changed them straight away. Engine runing perfect, smooth without any misfires :) Well done :)

partsforvolvos.com
Wednesday 4th December 2013, 17:25
bloody hell! i wish we could get them in for £10 let alone sell them for it :shifty:

does this person get them for free or something??

stribo
Wednesday 4th December 2013, 18:30
Mine arrived today, but the wife was out, so will be collected tomorrow.

bloody hell! i wish we could get them in for £10 let alone sell them for it :shifty:

does this person get them for free or something??

Ask no questions. ;)

rikcougar
Wednesday 4th December 2013, 19:32
Bunged them on the credit card, too good to miss at that price.

Me too - bargain :jaw:

And it won`t do any harm to change them

Interesting thread, should throw up a few ideas :B_thumb:

And welcome mate

koperbart
Wednesday 4th December 2013, 21:51
Thanks :) So now i can say i get to STAGE 0. Thinking about DYNO at HLM in next 2 weeks :)
Now i need to solve some issues with steering rack , got some knocks on full lock. Rear suspension got slight knock when i reverse and new hand brake shoes because is catching only on one wheel.
And someone have for sale Forge Motorsport dump valve saying like "hardly used" for 30pound is worth it? With dump valve i will get that noise "pssss"?

M-R-P
Wednesday 4th December 2013, 21:59
Coil packs = ME&, ME7 = No dump valve :(

Just fit a cone filter and take the soundproofing off the bonnet for that "Darth Vader with asthma" sound :)

alcashj94
Wednesday 4th December 2013, 22:51
Looks like all those coil packs have gone now - 'item ended'

stribo
Wednesday 4th December 2013, 22:52
Looks like all those coil packs have gone now - 'item ended'

You snooze, you lose. ;)

alcashj94
Wednesday 4th December 2013, 22:59
I was only half asleep - it accepted order for 4!

rikcougar
Friday 6th December 2013, 14:09
Me too - bargain :jaw:

And it won`t do any harm to change them

Interesting thread, should throw up a few ideas :B_thumb:

And welcome mate

Arrived today woohoo

Are they much of a job to fit?

stribo
Friday 6th December 2013, 14:31
No, just take the cover off on the centre of the rocker box, unplug, there's one bolt holding each in, undo the bolt, pull old coilpack out, push new one in, bolt up, pplug back in, when all 5 are done replace cover. Job done.:D

koperbart
Friday 6th December 2013, 16:12
No, just take the cover off on the centre of the rocker box, unplug, there's one bolt holding each in, undo the bolt, pull old coilpack out, push new one in, bolt up, pplug back in, when all 5 are done replace cover. Job done.:D
I can confirm that, 20min job with cigarete break ;)

rikcougar
Friday 6th December 2013, 19:50
I can confirm that, 20min job with cigarete break ;)

Maybe 30 mins - I smoke slowly!

stribo
Friday 6th December 2013, 20:06
Arrived today woohoo

Are they much of a job to fit?

You've owned your C70 far longer than me mate, you should know the basics by now. :P Mine doesn't even have coilpacks. :D

rikcougar
Friday 6th December 2013, 20:15
You've owned your C70 far longer than me mate, you should know the basics by now. :P Mine doesn't even have coilpacks. :D

S**t, I hope mine does :jaw:

Yeah, it does doesn`t it:doh:

stribo
Friday 6th December 2013, 20:46
Yeah, mine has the proper tuneable engine. ;)

koperbart
Friday 6th December 2013, 21:32
Yeah, mine has the proper tuneable engine. ;)
This makes me very sad! I want dump valve :(
Will they will on my c70? As i need some set for winter to refurbrish my current ones.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-XC90-Winter-Tyres-and-Wheels-/200999334104?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Rims_ Car_Wheels_ET&fits=Car+Make%3AVolvo&hash=item2ecc7e70d8

stribo
Friday 6th December 2013, 21:35
Should have got a pre ME7 engined one then. ;) Fit a large cone filter, and remove the under bonnet sound insulation, you'll get to hear the recirc valve on yours then. ;)

koperbart
Friday 6th December 2013, 21:47
Pre ME7 C70's it's hard to find good one. And if find it's too expensive. I paid 1100. after one week came back to trader, and said like " U said everything is allright with it, but is not, ETM is crap, need to be changed for 300pounds, i dont want it and take it back" he say so take 300 and ok? i agree but ETM is ok, just was need that coils :D I'm so happy with my Volvo, and tomorrow will take that soundproofing mat under bonnet :)

stribo
Friday 6th December 2013, 22:06
Pre ME7 C70's it's hard to find good one. And if find it's too expensive. I paid 1100. after one week came back to trader, and said like " U said everything is allright with it, but is not, ETM is crap, need to be changed for 300pounds, i dont want it and take it back" he say so take 300 and ok? i agree but ETM is ok, just was need that coils :D I'm so happy with my Volvo, and tomorrow will take that soundproofing mat under bonnet :)

Hard to find one full stop, let alone a good one, I searched for a while for mine, and it was in no way a mint one, plenty needed, and still needs doing to it (mainly bodywork) but it was worth the effort, and 300+ mile round trip to get it. TBH the ME7 is perfectly fine, but has a few foibles the pre ME7 doesn't have, like the ETM. Un less you're trying to get it to Wobbly Dave's state of tune you won't have a problem.
In case you haven't seen these already, this is Wobbly Dave's project:
http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?26282-Silver-C70-T5-Manual-300BHP
Be warned he's been at it for a long time, so plenty of reading.
And mine:
http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?45817-Saffy-C70-T5-GT-work-in-progress
There are a couple of other C70s in the project section if you want ideas.

rikcougar
Friday 6th December 2013, 22:12
ME7 is by far the best option if you are keeping it standard, fly by wire throttle is superb when it is working properly (mine always has so far)

After thrashing the Cosworth it is nice to get into something that is the total opposite, smooth and fast without the sensations that you get in the Cossie

The Cossie feels like it can kill you at any given moment, you know though that you are safe in the C70 and it is by far the most comfortable car I have ever owned

Must be getting old!

V70 Graham
Friday 6th December 2013, 22:22
ME7 is by far the best option if you are keeping it standard, fly by wire throttle is superb when it is working properly (mine always has so far)


It is, though it's not as quick down the strip......though that could be me !

Wobbly Dave
Friday 6th December 2013, 22:25
recirc dump valve (TIAL) fitted to an ME7 C70...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mTw_692u9Q

Wobbly Dave
Friday 6th December 2013, 22:26
OTR


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1G_c2VsYJI

I did it because the Garrett GTX doesn't come with an in-built BOV.

Wobbly Dave
Friday 6th December 2013, 22:28
Without the tunnels..


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKGPmLbJeEY

rikcougar
Friday 6th December 2013, 22:32
It is, though it's not as quick down the strip......though that could be me !

Much more accurate than a cable and feels incredibly responsive

T5RatherAmusin
Friday 6th December 2013, 22:35
sounds good dave!

stribo
Friday 6th December 2013, 22:40
Much more accurate than a cable and feels incredibly responsive

Not at all, the throttle mapping for a standard ME7 is set up for old folk, if you depress the throttle pedal by, say, 30% the throttle body won't open by 30%. Try a mapped ME7 Rik, if your's isn't, you'll see a noticeable change on throttle response alone.

koperbart
Saturday 7th December 2013, 08:06
You guys make me jealous, Stribo i got plenty of ideas :D I need just good examples ;) Thanks for that treads :)
I can show my vid which i made one week after bought it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTGhPNPjZ9M

I just ordered braided brake lines, and what else is good to change for brakes improvement? Right now i can change that brake lines and brake fluid for ATE Super Blue Racing. Someone have used this fluid on volvo? I had it in my Megane before and i was impressed.

stribo
Saturday 7th December 2013, 10:18
Having watched the vid, filmed on private roads of course ;) your first mod should be to fit a manual gearbox. :lol:

koperbart
Saturday 7th December 2013, 15:48
How U notice i got automatic? It's a manual Stribo, i would never buy a car with automatic gearbox :)

Wobbly Dave
Tuesday 10th December 2013, 19:24
Be careful when posting videos like this - police love this kind of thing.

I have been using the same ATE fluid as you for some time (reminds me I must check the state soon).

T5frankie
Tuesday 10th December 2013, 19:38
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roLZSZxqYsc

Wobbly Dave
Tuesday 10th December 2013, 19:40
Yes but the difference is - your video - is just on the dial where bartman here is showing road and other cars - quite clearly not a race track.

T5frankie
Tuesday 10th December 2013, 19:45
Yes but the difference is - your video - is just on the dial where bartman here is showing road and other cars - quite clearly not a race track.

i was only showing him what a quick x70 went like lol

Wobbly Dave
Tuesday 10th December 2013, 19:46
Sorry!

koperbart
Sunday 5th January 2014, 15:57
Yeah private roads ;) Soon i will delete that vid from youtubechannel.
Today i replace brake pipes for braided ones from SWAMPY. At the moment just on fronts as i didn't know that on rears that pipes are in the middle. Have pissing down so i don't want to line under the car on a cardboard ;) Flushed whole brake system with ATE Super Blue Racing DOT4 brake fluid and air breathed. And a bit wiped black plastics in engine bay.


http://imageshack.us/a/img853/2954/wiji.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img401/6703/z16y.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img707/9729/h455.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img27/5933/1a4h.jpg

Braking now a bit improve , more responsive on a pedal and for example after sharply braking 3-4 times from about 90-30Mph brakes not get "sweat" and still works. Thats great and im happy with it.

smithy
Sunday 5th January 2014, 18:03
Nice car and watching with interest .