S60 R Sonic Blue 'The Daily'

[st etienne]

So if anyone has seen my other thread about my 2003 R well this is what use to run around in on a daily basis.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1070_zpsxr9vk5uu.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1070_zpsxr9vk5uu.jpg.html)

This is how it looked the day I got it (late June).

[Ettienne]

I used my sonic for 3 years as a daily, school runs etc which it was brilliant at, but bought an xc90 now which does all the family work and it now sits outside and covered only 700 miles this year.

[st etienne]

So in true fashion I thought I would give it a good clean .
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1098_zpskiohjc37.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1098_zpskiohjc37.jpg.html)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1099_zpszofkp38h.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1099_zpszofkp38h.jpg.html)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1100_zpsqvxnwnyt.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1100_zpsqvxnwnyt.jpg.html)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1101_zps0pdr4asb.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1101_zps0pdr4asb.jpg.html)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1102_zpswkz3l2ng.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1102_zpswkz3l2ng.jpg.html)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1103_zpsmjkx2508.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1103_zpsmjkx2508.jpg.html)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1105_zpsjcn1rafc.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1105_zpsjcn1rafc.jpg.html)

[st etienne]

I used my sonic for 3 years as a daily, school runs etc which it was brilliant at, but bought an xc90 now which does all the family work and it now sits outside and covered only 700 miles this year.

Funnily enough I've been looking at XC 90'S. V8 ones ! Who knows may end up with one those for the winter months ?

[st etienne]

Carpets cleaned & refitted.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1106_zpsjjk27srl.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1106_zpsjjk27srl.jpg.html)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1108_zpsqmajxsrv.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1108_zpsqmajxsrv.jpg.html)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1109_zpsyvxbrjc6.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1109_zpsyvxbrjc6.jpg.html)

Although the car is high mileage (87K) the carpets are in remarkable condition. The car hasn't been smoked in so it all cleaned up pretty well.

[st etienne]

Oh I nearly forgot, the car.

Well as it happens it's had a bit of money spent on it a few years ago. Firstly it had a new engine, turbo, E.C.U & every sensor replaced at Volvo, cost £12K!
It also has an M.T.E map & a Tim Williams inter cooler & shimmed block now.

[st etienne]

I always service my cars as well as thoroughly clean them, so I carried out a full engine service as well replace the M.A.F & one way valves (these cause a lot of problems on the V.A.G stuff, hence why I change them every year or so)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1146_zpsacwlxwcv.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1146_zpsacwlxwcv.jpg.html)

[st etienne]

After the service I thought I'd give it a quick going over with collinite.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1161_zps0935vzao.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1161_zps0935vzao.jpg.html)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1162_zpsja25vjwc.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1162_zpsja25vjwc.jpg.html)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1163_zpsgwvfcscg.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1163_zpsgwvfcscg.jpg.html)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1165_zpsqthm7lhx.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1165_zpsqthm7lhx.jpg.html)
Oooo!
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1164_zpsex25aulc.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1164_zpsex25aulc.jpg.html)

[st etienne]

I had bought these for my other car, but to be honest I DONT they suited it quite right.
So this how they ended up on this car.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/OZ%20Formula%20HLT%20Wheels/IMAG0990_zpsn6wcq1vv.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/OZ%20Formula%20HLT%20Wheels/IMAG0990_zpsn6wcq1vv.jpg.html)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/OZ%20Formula%20HLT%20Wheels/IMAG0992_zpshhvaoajf.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/OZ%20Formula%20HLT%20Wheels/IMAG0992_zpshhvaoajf.jpg.html)

I imported these direct from Italy & saved nearly £400 from the U.K R.R.P.

Goodyear's finest.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/OZ%20Formula%20HLT%20Wheels/IMAG0991_zpskk58jppy.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/OZ%20Formula%20HLT%20Wheels/IMAG0991_zpskk58jppy.jpg.html)

Ta Da! (Notice the black wheel weights) well maybe not ? But there on there, trust me.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/OZ%20Formula%20HLT%20Wheels/IMAG0994_zpseg3shezw.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/OZ%20Formula%20HLT%20Wheels/IMAG0994_zpseg3shezw.jpg.html)
The next problem was they didn't bloody fit! Even though various sellers had told me they would!
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/OZ%20Formula%20HLT%20Wheels/IMAG1075_zpsdvyazjhs.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/OZ%20Formula%20HLT%20Wheels/IMAG1075_zpsdvyazjhs.jpg.html)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/OZ%20Formula%20HLT%20Wheels/IMAG1074_zpsgnvotbdc.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/OZ%20Formula%20HLT%20Wheels/IMAG1074_zpsgnvotbdc.jpg.html)

These were made by a local engineering company, combined spacer & spigot that stays clipped into the wheel.

[Paul,S60r]

Good work! Keep updating.

[st etienne]

Here they are fitted.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1169_zps1a5frmgf.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1169_zps1a5frmgf.jpg.html)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1170_zpsm29xcwyg.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1170_zpsm29xcwyg.jpg.html)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1173_zps9p1wzqkn.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1173_zps9p1wzqkn.jpg.html)

[st etienne]

Going to have to get my finger out & get these fitted so im ready for the winter.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/Team%20Dynamics%20Pro%20Race%203%20winter%20wheels/IMAG1338_zpsupggvf06.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/Team%20Dynamics%20Pro%20Race%203%20winter%20wheels/IMAG1338_zpsupggvf06.jpg.html)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/Team%20Dynamics%20Pro%20Race%203%20winter%20wheels/IMAG1339_zps6tqqkdrg.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/Team%20Dynamics%20Pro%20Race%203%20winter%20wheels/IMAG1339_zps6tqqkdrg.jpg.html)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/Team%20Dynamics%20Pro%20Race%203%20winter%20wheels/IMAG1314_zpsttxnd608.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/Team%20Dynamics%20Pro%20Race%203%20winter%20wheels/IMAG1314_zpsttxnd608.jpg.html)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/Team%20Dynamics%20Pro%20Race%203%20winter%20wheels/IMAG1340_zpsw8iscsez.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/Team%20Dynamics%20Pro%20Race%203%20winter%20wheels/IMAG1340_zpsw8iscsez.jpg.html)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/Team%20Dynamics%20Pro%20Race%203%20winter%20wheels/IMAG1340_zpsw8iscsez.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/Team%20Dynamics%20Pro%20Race%203%20winter%20wheels/IMAG1340_zpsw8iscsez.jpg.html)

And they FIT YAY!!!!!!!!
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/Team%20Dynamics%20Pro%20Race%203%20winter%20wheels/IMAG1315_zpsvtqlvc4x.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/Team%20Dynamics%20Pro%20Race%203%20winter%20wheels/IMAG1315_zpsvtqlvc4x.jpg.html)

I've also replaced the I.A.Q.S sensor, I found an inexpensive alternative to the O.E.M sensor. I will put a post up in the coming days if anyone is interested ?

[Doingitsideways]

Funnily enough I've been looking at XC 90'S. V8 ones ! Who knows may end up with one those for the winter months ?

Hopefully picking one up tomorrow.

How much are shares in Shell these days...?!

Forum's being an arse, so your pics aren't uploading.
If it's half as nice as your other S60, I'm sure it's awesome :)

[Dangerous Dave]

Pics are loading ok for me bud

[Yosser]

I've also replaced the I.A.Q.S sensor, I found an inexpensive alternative to the O.E.M sensor. I will put a post up in the coming days if anyone is interested ?

Yes, that would be interesting. I'm aware of a cheap alternative for earlier cars but not one that works with facelifts.

I assume that's sponge's old car?

[Doingitsideways]

Pics are loading ok for me bud

Yeah, must have been my end as they're working now.

Looks awesome :)

[Ettienne]

Funnily enough I've been looking at XC 90'S. V8 ones ! Who knows may end up with one those for the winter months ?

I have an absolute limit of 5 cars and bought a manual s60r 2005 to mess about with on up and coming volvo track days I'm organising, I could drive it to Sweden, but before buying I was looking at v8 xc90s they're very nice, I missed out on one a while back.

Been thinking about a t6 xc60 but again bought a T5r which I'm just about finished with and willl be moving on.

Btw xc90 is old and now sorted mechanically, only meant to be a cheap daily but does everything, wife's newish low miles car doesn't get used. They are so practical and comfy I did 1100 miles in one day only stopping for fuel, that was solo driving.

[st etienne]

Yes, that would be interesting. I'm aware of a cheap alternative for earlier cars but not one that works with facelifts.

I assume that's sponge's old car?

Leave it with me I will put a post up in the 'How You section in the next couple of days.
And yes it was Sponge's car.

[st etienne]

Hopefully picking one up tomorrow.

How much are shares in Shell these days...?!

Forum's being an arse, so your pics aren't uploading.
If it's half as nice as your other S60, I'm sure it's awesome :)

I take it it's petrol your getting then if your needing shares in Shell ? (Good call if you have).

And thanks :)

[Doingitsideways]

I take it it's petrol your getting then if your needing shares in Shell ? (Good call if you have).

And thanks :)

Yeah, Executive trim V8.

Should be interesting

[Shinsplintz 101]

The bonnet grills were a dead giveaway :)

[st etienne]

I have an absolute limit of 5 cars and bought a manual s60r 2005 to mess about with on up and coming volvo track days I'm organising, I could drive it to Sweden, but before buying I was looking at v8 xc90s they're very nice, I missed out on one a while back.

Been thinking about a t6 xc60 but again bought a T5r which I'm just about finished with and willl be moving on.

Btw xc90 is old and now sorted mechanically, only meant to be a cheap daily but does everything, wife's newish low miles car doesn't get used. They are so practical and comfy I did 1100 miles in one day only stopping for fuel, that was solo driving.

Unfortunately I'm limited to 2, well maybe 3 at a push due to space I'm afraid. I'm hoping to move house in the new year which once I've had a garage built I should be able to have a couple more.

I've also fancied an old T5'r, maybe next year ? I've noticed there creeping up in value though. As it happens I have a friend who lives in Japan who is in the export business. Depending on how my house project goes I am hoping to get out there and hopefully find a decent example to bring back.

[st etienne]

The bonnet grills were a dead giveaway :)


Yeah there nasty aren't they!

I've got a new bonnet lined up for it, just need to get it painted.

I really wouldn't recommend them unless you only use your car in the summer, one of them allows water to drop on the E.C.M!

[Harvey]

Always good to see a Sonic being looked after, keep it up with photos please :)

Ps Hi & Welcome along.

[M-R-P]

Made me giggle... "high miles" anything under 100k isn't even run - in on this forum lol.

[Harvey]

Yeah there nasty aren't they!

I've got a new bonnet lined up for it, just need to get it painted.

I really wouldn't recommend them unless you only use your car in the summer, one of them allows water to drop on the E.C.M!

To be fair I don't think sponge fitted them .
It's a Marmite thing .........

[Ettienne]

Unfortunately I'm limited to 2, well maybe 3 at a push due to space I'm afraid. I'm hoping to move house in the new year which once I've had a garage built I should be able to have a couple more.

I've also fancied an old T5'r, maybe next year ? I've noticed there creeping up in value though. As it happens I have a friend who lives in Japan who is in the export business. Depending on how my house project goes I am hoping to get out there and hopefully find a decent example to bring back.

Iirc only about 30 manuals went to Japan out of 750 they got

[st etienne]

Yeah, Executive trim V8.

Should be interesting

Keep us posted what it's like, I might have to get me one of these ?

[st etienne]

Iirc only about 30 manuals went to Japan out of 750 they got

In all honesty Manual gears are pretty rare in Japan so I kind knew it would be an Auto I would be getting.

[LeeT5]

You better make sure the 4C sensors are in the right place on the front as I know he moved them last year.

[st etienne]

You better make sure the 4C sensors are in the right place on the front as I know he moved them last year.


Yeah that's on my list of jobs to do next weekend when I give a major going over for the winter. Also the lock stops have been spaced out so it has even LESS lock than normal!

[st etienne]

OK, so not a lot has been going on. This week I started on getting the car ready for winter, as they say 'It's Grim Up North' well it certainly has been this week with temps dropping below Zero over night BRRRR!!!!.

I got a set of Team Dynamics rims a couple of months ago as they were in the sale & I couldn't find any 17" Pegs which were my first choice. Also at £100 a piece they worked out less expensive than a set of Pegs that would of needed a refurb.
So I finally got around to fitting the tyres this week.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1432_zps4mlwxvi9.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1432_zps4mlwxvi9.jpg.html)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1434_zpsbtczcb8q.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1434_zpsbtczcb8q.jpg.html)
I went for Uniroyal MS77 tyres this time, I've ran the rain sports for years with no issue, so thought I'd try these (had Yokohama's last year which I did not get on with).

I also sealed the rims prior to fitting to try and give them some extra protection.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1436_zpsa0s7ia4n.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1436_zpsa0s7ia4n.jpg.html)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1437_zpsatjrpylw.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1437_zpsatjrpylw.jpg.html)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1438_zpss4p9pzzf.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1438_zpss4p9pzzf.jpg.html)

[st etienne]

And them fitted.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1450_zpskko9gdee.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1450_zpskko9gdee.jpg.html)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1451_zpsosrdjiat.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1451_zpsosrdjiat.jpg.html)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1453_zpsdgmywuq5.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1453_zpsdgmywuq5.jpg.html)

[st etienne]

Next was to make a start on the service, the last time I was underneath I noticed the damaged exhaust clamp.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1454_zpspppgdekl.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1454_zpspppgdekl.jpg.html)

I much prefer Mikalor clamps, so,
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1455_zpsri2owius.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1455_zpsri2owius.jpg.html)

[st etienne]

I was a bit slow with the camera so, a pic of the gearbox drained :(
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1456_zps9vyj1ao5.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1456_zps9vyj1ao5.jpg.html)
Anyway the gear shift has been a tad baulky since the temps have dropped, the oil was Black! It was allegedly changed recently!
Next was the angle gear (not sure if the oil transfer is visible).
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1459_zpsbmfpag0i.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1459_zpsbmfpag0i.jpg.html)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1460_zpshoxrdpic.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1460_zpshoxrdpic.jpg.html)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1461_zpslp3rbcgc.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1461_zpslp3rbcgc.jpg.html)
This was black too! I highly recommend these pump type syphon tools, they make life sooo much easier!
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1457_zpsy10bn2gn.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1457_zpsy10bn2gn.jpg.html)

[st etienne]

I always run a flush prior to dropping the oil, I changed the oil & filter when I purchased the car in June, I've only done 2K, in the last 3 months! I try to do an oil & filter change every 3K or 3 months as a rule.
As this my daily I use Mann & Hummel filters as the a little cheaper, they are also O.E equipment filters which means the packaging is different but the filter is the same. Ironically plugs are cheaper for me to buy from Volvo trade club so I only fit genuine. I also 'Bulk' bought 100 alloy sump plug washers (not pictured) as these should be changed every oil change.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1462_zpskrgedbw5.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1462_zpskrgedbw5.jpg.html)

And finally a grubby engine bay shot, really need to get the bonnet sorted as those pesky vents have caused some severe oxidisation!
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1463_zpssmdwyxtk.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1463_zpssmdwyxtk.jpg.html)

[st etienne]

So that was last week, I plan on changing the A.O.C oil & filter & rear diff oil next weekend as the prop & exhaust have to be removed :(

Oh I also stripped, cleaned, chamfered & greased all the brake pads as the squeal quite badly, I sourced some high temp ceramic brake grease from the state's, it seemed to work O.K on some of the Porsche's we have through the workshop, but sadly a day later mine started squealing again!
I think it will be something I'm just going to have to live with, or I might try another pad (DS2500) ? Maybe ?

[M-R-P]

Pagid pads by any chance?

[Ettienne]

Xc90 and V70r both have pagid and neither squeal and never have done.

V70r has pagid discs and pads and xc90 had pagid disks or pads (can't remember which).

[st etienne]

Pagid pads by any chance?

No, it has Carbotech XP12 pads & discs on the front, that is where the squeal is.

Was looking at the Pagid RS4-2 pads but I assumed they would the same as the Carbotechs as they are a more focused track pad.

I have used the standard pagid stuff from E.C.P previously without any problems though.

[st etienne]

So nothing really exciting has gone on, I had a new screen fitted as it had a couple of chips and it has been an advisory on the M.O.T for the last 6 years !
I have also had the wheel alignment checked & adjusted as it has been six years since that was last checked.
Yesterday I finally got round to changing the A.O.C oil & filter.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1504_zps99p1axyc.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1504_zps99p1axyc.jpg.html)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1502_zpsnouppctu.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1502_zpsnouppctu.jpg.html)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1503_zps3twyi6g1.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1503_zps3twyi6g1.jpg.html)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1510_zpsxhhdvaya.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1510_zpsxhhdvaya.jpg.html)
As you can see this was black too!
On the plus side I managed to get the filter out without removing the propshaft ? Obviously the Haldex unit is different to that on my 2003 "R"

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1507_zps9dynwubc.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1507_zps9dynwubc.jpg.html)
All removed & cleaned.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1508_zpsmaawkyrd.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1508_zpsmaawkyrd.jpg.html)

New filter fitted.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1509_zpszku3kefc.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1509_zpszku3kefc.jpg.html)

It is now becoming obvious that there has been less maintenance carried out on this than I was told, also it looks like the prop is going to have to come off and be RE-greased & sealed! GRRR!

[LeeT5]

I'll be removing and regreasing my prop in the spring and using silkolene high melting point grease. The sticky red stuff!
Used it on my P1 R many moons ago and made a big difference.
Will replace all 12 bolts too.

[st etienne]

Oh I almost forgot, when I first got the car it came up with an "ANTI SKID SERVICE REQUIRED" warning.
Fault code BCM-130 Brake pressure sender 1 signal too low.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1495_zpspca5gazl.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1495_zpspca5gazl.jpg.html)
Having tried several times to clear the fault I spoke with a specialist I know who advised me to recalibrate the BCM unit. And low & behold it worked!
Anyway that was 3 months ago, whilst on my journey to the alignment shop the fault returned!
So when I looked at the live data I was getting a massively different reading.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1485_zpsviwoqocv.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1485_zpsviwoqocv.jpg.html)
So I swapped the wires round & the reading moved round, thus pinpointing the fault to the sender itself!

I bought this about 3 months ago but never got round to fitting it.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1493_zps5ea2mgwj.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1493_zps5ea2mgwj.jpg.html)
If I remember rightly it was about £170! (Is there nothing for these cars that's not around £200!)
So it was a simple swap over job, I had an assistant add a little pressure to the brake pedal whilst I swapped them over, this meant I did not need to bleed the whole brake system.
This is the offending culprit.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1505_zpsp0f4prck.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1505_zpsp0f4prck.jpg.html)
So once fitted & calibrated I checked the readings again.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1501_zpsx5hsyhmn.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1501_zpsx5hsyhmn.jpg.html)
So that was that, a reasonably productive weekend, I still have couple of jobs left, like fitting a phone kit, relocating the sensors back to the struts (currently under the bottom arms) & fitting the IPD boost gauge I got for the 2003 "R" earlier this year.

[st etienne]

And lastly I gave it a quick polish & a coat of collinite 476's
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1469_zpsvq7z96kq.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1469_zpsvq7z96kq.jpg.html)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1471_zpszeinaudf.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1471_zpszeinaudf.jpg.html)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1472_zps8t7qnuch.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1472_zps8t7qnuch.jpg.html)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1473_zpsvygjq0ty.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1473_zpsvygjq0ty.jpg.html)

Hopefully this will give the paint a little protection over the winter months.
I REALLY need to get the bonnet sorted as we have had some snow this week, which won't do the car any good with the two gaping holes there!

[kevinking2020]

So nothing really exciting has gone on, I had a new screen fitted as it had a couple of chips and it has been an advisory on the M.O.T for the last 6 years !
I have also had the wheel alignment checked & adjusted as it has been six years since that was last checked.
Yesterday I finally got round to changing the A.O.C oil & filter.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1504_zps99p1axyc.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1504_zps99p1axyc.jpg.html)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1502_zpsnouppctu.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1502_zpsnouppctu.jpg.html)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1503_zps3twyi6g1.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1503_zps3twyi6g1.jpg.html)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1510_zpsxhhdvaya.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1510_zpsxhhdvaya.jpg.html)
As you can see this was black too!
On the plus side I managed to get the filter out without removing the propshaft ? Obviously the Haldex unit is different to that on my 2003 "R"

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1507_zps9dynwubc.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1507_zps9dynwubc.jpg.html)
All removed & cleaned.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1508_zpsmaawkyrd.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1508_zpsmaawkyrd.jpg.html)

New filter fitted.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1509_zpszku3kefc.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1509_zpszku3kefc.jpg.html)

It is now becoming obvious that there has been less maintenance carried out on this than I was told, also it looks like the prop is going to have to come off and be RE-greased & sealed! GRRR!

How was it replacing the filter? I also have the 2003 model and was told that you don't need to remove the propshaft. I'm waiting to get my ramps back so i can then replace filter and oil's.

[Harvey]

New filter fitted.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1509_zpszku3kefc.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1509_zpszku3kefc.jpg.html)
!

Just to add there is a filter fitted to the electric oil pump pick up which should be cleaned, but you need to remove the prop shaft then the AOC input drive to remove the pump.

http://www.skandix.de/en/spare-parts/drive-train/aoc-coupling/oil-pump-aoc-coupling/1030872/

This is why they supply a nut with a new pump .

[Ettienne]

Just to add there is a filter fitted to the electric oil pump pick up which should be cleaned, but you need to remove the prop shaft then the AOC input drive to remove the pump.

http://www.skandix.de/en/spare-parts/drive-train/aoc-coupling/oil-pump-aoc-coupling/1030872/

This is why they supply a nut with a new pump .

Yep pita to get to and I just changed mine, didn't clean it, iirc it's different slightly from the one that comes out.

[st etienne]

How was it replacing the filter? I also have the 2003 model and was told that you don't need to remove the propshaft. I'm waiting to get my ramps back so i can then replace filter and oil's.


I'm pretty certain (well I took the flange off of mine ) that there is in sufficient clearance so the filter won't come out with the prop flange in place. It was about 8 months ago when changed it on my 2003 car.
I had the prop & exhaust off as I was replacing the angle gear collar.

[st etienne]

Just to add there is a filter fitted to the electric oil pump pick up which should be cleaned, but you need to remove the prop shaft then the AOC input drive to remove the pump.

http://www.skandix.de/en/spare-parts/drive-train/aoc-coupling/oil-pump-aoc-coupling/1030872/

This is why they supply a nut with a new pump .

Funnily enough I was going to do a bit of a post/thread on that filter, as I've just replaced two of those pumps on two Range Rover Evoques last week (the Haldex unit looks identical to the facelift unit).

[Ettienne]

Funnily enough I was going to do a bit of a post/thread on that filter, as I've just replaced two of those pumps on two Range Rover Evoques last week (the Haldex unit looks identical to the facelift unit).

Local volvo Indy is into landies and swears they are freelander diffs or similar

[st etienne]

Ordered these the other month & they finally turned up last week.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1567_zps353kriil.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1567_zps353kriil.jpg.html)

Before:
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1569_zpsk6mqa5z8.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1569_zpsk6mqa5z8.jpg.html)
After:
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1570_zpskd2b9cit.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1570_zpskd2b9cit.jpg.html)

I also ordered one of these.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1572_zpss5le0h8a.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1572_zpss5le0h8a.jpg.html)

[st etienne]

Once I'd figured out which way round it mounted it was pretty easy to install, they also supplied me with the correct amount of fixings! (Had issues with my last order!)

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1575_zpsskherfp8.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1575_zpsskherfp8.jpg.html)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1576_zpsexaefgqc.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1576_zpsexaefgqc.jpg.html)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1577_zpsz7yt3sdt.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1577_zpsz7yt3sdt.jpg.html)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1578_zpsb7jac5zk.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1578_zpsb7jac5zk.jpg.html)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1579_zpswcwlm5zh.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1579_zpswcwlm5zh.jpg.html)

All in all took about 20 minutes.

If nothing else it's some where to mount my air fresheners : )

[Ettienne]

Nice

[st etienne]

Another job that needed sorting was the airbox. The previous owner had affixed a six inch piece of ducting to the lower portion of the airbox and routed the other end to the side of the foglight behind the grill!
This is the offending item:
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1555_zpsgymrnhtb.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1555_zpsgymrnhtb.jpg.html)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1556_zpsxwyq2uy6.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1556_zpsxwyq2uy6.jpg.html)

And an unbutchered airbox!
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1557_zpsbiiv2g7n.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1557_zpsbiiv2g7n.jpg.html)

So why have I removed this performance mod, well where I live we get a lot of rain! So this is not really ideal. I guess if you were in a warmer climate or you only used your vehicle during the summer months I guess it would be fine, maybe ?
I believe there are a few vendors who sell such a kit. I honestly can't say that the car drives any worse for removing it.

There are a couple of jobs left to do, hopefully have those done in the next week or so, then I can make a start on my 2003 R!

[Ettienne]

My friend had similar fitted recently to his car as it air flow was causing an issue (p1 V70r) but mine ran 337 on STD Airbox with just Kn replacement filter.

Yes you don't really want water ingress if it's wet where you live. Where did you find Airbox? I'm guessing be more difficult to get them now.

[LeeT5]

I'm pretty certain (well I took the flange off of mine ) that there is in sufficient clearance so the filter won't come out with the prop flange in place. It was about 8 months ago when changed it on my 2003 car.
I had the prop & exhaust off as I was replacing the angle gear collar.

MRG replaced mine without unbolting the prop and yes, they did fit the later modified version :)

[LeeT5]

Just to add there is a filter fitted to the electric oil pump pick up which should be cleaned, but you need to remove the prop shaft then the AOC input drive to remove the pump.

http://www.skandix.de/en/spare-parts/drive-train/aoc-coupling/oil-pump-aoc-coupling/1030872/

This is why they supply a nut with a new pump .

Volvo call it a DEM pump. 'Differential Electronic Module' pump and they are £270 from Volvo! £90 cheaper than Skandix. Part# is 30783079.

You may as well have a main dealer do the job as you'll also need a litre of AOC oil £13 and the AOC filter £21. You'll also need the DEM pump software too.

So all the parts alone are £300 plus VAT.

[Tee5alive]

Blimey lovely car I love sonic blue!

wish I had half the garage you do to work on my girls sadly always out in the road under a tarp in the rain on my back lol !!!

[st etienne]

Why thank you sir.

Yes I am fortunate enough to have access to a vehicle lift, the majority of the jobs I don't think I would be able to do (well, I don't think I'd even attempt on the ground due to arthritis & general wear & tear) so this does make life easier. I can honestly say that is the only bonus to being a grease monkey these days :(

I don't envy a lot of you guys working on the roadside doing repairs, been there myself many moons ago, was not fun! But you've got to do what you've got to do or what your budget dictates, kudos to you guys :)

[st etienne]

So,

It's been a while since I've posted on here due to other commitments & the hassles of life.
However I have done a couple of things with the car since the winter.

So this turned up the other week.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG2172_zpse3nhydix.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG2172_zpse3nhydix.jpg.html)

[st etienne]

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG2173_zpsnuqtvb5w.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG2173_zpsnuqtvb5w.jpg.html)


Went for the full version. I also got a parrot S.O.T lead as it looked a better fit than the autoleads one I fitted. Been a lazy so & so that I am it also saved me making a sub harness to wire a relay into shut the centre speaker down.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG2174_zpst51jcucy.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG2174_zpst51jcucy.jpg.html)



This also came ?
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG2175_zpswskxo7ae.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG2175_zpswskxo7ae.jpg.html)

Not sure why, but a freebie is a freebie & us northerners like a bargain.

[st etienne]

Installation was very easy,
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG2176_zpsltnor8un.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG2176_zpsltnor8un.jpg.html)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG2177_zpset1woky5.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG2177_zpset1woky5.jpg.html)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG2178_zpsxhzfu1bf.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG2178_zpsxhzfu1bf.jpg.html)

Used some sticky back velcro to affix it to the T.V Tuner so as not to have it rattling round in the boot.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG2179_zpsevv335dh.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG2179_zpsevv335dh.jpg.html)

[st etienne]

Obligatory gauge sweep shot
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG2180_zpse1juxz7m.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG2180_zpse1juxz7m.jpg.html)

Welcome message (used this function for service indicator)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG2181_zpszzr7xp93.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG2181_zpszzr7xp93.jpg.html)

Exit message (service indicator again, not very interesting I guess, but it helps to keep on top of the routine servicing of the car)

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG2182_zpsb2x7vzzy.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG2182_zpsb2x7vzzy.jpg.html)



I will add the rest of progress over the weekend.
I am hoping to take the car off of the road at the begin of July for some much needed T.L.C.

Etienne.

[st etienne]

I also replaced the horns with these
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG2091_zpsasysdst9.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG2091_zpsasysdst9.jpg.html)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG2095_zpsik5ncyjv.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG2095_zpsik5ncyjv.jpg.html)
If there good enough for the WRC boys well there good enough for me!

Anyhows it would appear that Volvo use a 2 pin connector on the O.E horns as opposed to a pair of spade terminals.
So as I did NOT want to damage the original harness I manufactured some adapter leads.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG2125_zps2hu51eet.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG2125_zps2hu51eet.jpg.html)
So these were a tad too long !

So ended making these with a bit of heat shrink for added protection (having issues finding stuff on my workshop as I don't get to spend so much time there now, ironically I found the plastic trunking I initially wanted to put on these the other day! Typical)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG2126_zpsd4ttcuai.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG2126_zpsd4ttcuai.jpg.html)

Fitted.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG2128_zpsi5ggtzs3.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG2128_zpsi5ggtzs3.jpg.html)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG2129_zpsyny7kevs.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG2129_zpsyny7kevs.jpg.html)

So are they any better, well they were better than the old ones as only the high tone worked and it was some what asthmatic!

[Ettienne]

Another job that needed sorting was the airbox. The previous owner had affixed a six inch piece of ducting to the lower portion of the airbox and routed the other end to the side of the foglight behind the grill!
This is the offending item:
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1555_zpsgymrnhtb.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1555_zpsgymrnhtb.jpg.html)
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1556_zpsxwyq2uy6.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1556_zpsxwyq2uy6.jpg.html)

And an unbutchered airbox!
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1557_zpsbiiv2g7n.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG1557_zpsbiiv2g7n.jpg.html)

So why have I removed this performance mod, well where I live we get a lot of rain! So this is not really ideal. I guess if you were in a warmer climate or you only used your vehicle during the summer months I guess it would be fine, maybe ?
I believe there are a few vendors who sell such a kit. I honestly can't say that the car drives any worse for removing it.

There are a couple of jobs left to do, hopefully have those done in the next week or so, then I can make a start on my 2003 R!

I had to remove very similar from one of the s60r's

[LeeT5]

Used some sticky back velcro to affix it to the T.V Tuner so as not to have it rattling round in the boot.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG2179_zpsevv335dh.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG2179_zpsevv335dh.jpg.html)

It's a good idea but since owning my CFE, I found that you'll need to remove it fairly regularly to change settings and also when you need to update the firmware (which has been 3 times so far).

There's enough length in the OBD extender cable to route the CFE further back and be accessed via the left hand access panel. Having it where you have it now, means having to unbolt the side trim and lot's of mucking about.
I have mine resting on a piece of black Volvo packing foam and this prevents it from rattling around and also means I can access it quickly and easily.

[st etienne]

It's a good idea but since owning my CFE, I found that you'll need to remove it fairly regularly to change settings and also when you need to update the firmware (which has been 3 times so far).

There's enough length in the OBD extender cable to route the CFE further back and be accessed via the left hand access panel. Having it where you have it now, means having to unbolt the side trim and lot's of mucking about.
I have mine resting on a piece of black Volvo packing foam and this prevents it from rattling around and also means I can access it quickly and easily.


It's stuck to the TOP of the T.V tuner so all that is required is to open up the side panel.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG2213_zpsnzbmvuo4.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG2213_zpsnzbmvuo4.jpg.html)

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG2214_zpswf4dlmpe.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG2214_zpswf4dlmpe.jpg.html)

But like you say it is advisable to have easy access, I've adjusted the settings 3 flipping times already & still haven't got the autolock function working!

[st etienne]

Seen as winter is out of the way I thought I would FINALLY get the front bumper painted as the canards were scraped when I bought it & when it was on the 17" winters it got caught a couple of times

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d24/BOSOZOKU-1/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG2332_zpspbwrwknk.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/BOSOZOKU-1/media/S60R%20Sonic%20Blue/IMAG2332_zpspbwrwknk.jpg.html)

I hopefully get it polished up ready for the summer when I get time!