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    Next Got a full set of door bump strips and sill...

    Next
    Got a full set of door bump strips and sill trims from a black facelift car. Need colour-coding and fitting.
    Now have a set of Bilstein B8 shocks. Maybe in time for Combe next year.

    And IF...
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    2013 Feb Sponges front sub-frame bush inserts...

    2013
    Feb
    Sponges front sub-frame bush inserts fitted. Nice little addition.

    May
    Another trip to Coldville for a checkover pre-Combe. Needed new pads and discs so it was rude not to upgrade....
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    2012 Jan - courtesy of goosed arb bushes front...

    2012

    Jan - courtesy of goosed arb bushes front drop links changed to Meyle HD units without curing the clonking. New arb bushes sorted the clonk. Oh well.

    May
    Facelift rear lights - bang tidy....
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    2011 May Headlamps upgraded to facelift...

    2011

    May
    Headlamps upgraded to facelift versions.
    http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy61/RobHV70/June%202011/P1000013Large.jpg

    Small box of tricks plugged into the back of the HU for MP3...
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    2010 May Orestes looking a bit yuck,...

    2010

    May
    Orestes looking a bit yuck, especially following fitting of new tyres last year so in for a re-furb we go. "Smoked chrome" powdercoat courtesy of "The Wheel Specialist" in Manchester....
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    2009 Bit of a crunch year in more ways than...

    2009
    Bit of a crunch year in more ways than intended....

    New job meant pennies were now available and these forums are leading me astray. Remap was on the cards so much reading done but also...
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    2008 Not a lot happened this year. Previous...

    2008
    Not a lot happened this year. Previous career change plans didn't work out so pennies were a bit tight early in the year. At this point the 2nd hand car market crashed and a quick valuation...
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    V70 D5 aka "The Barge"

    Rummaging through a bunch of photos recently made me think of chucking up a thread on how the ol'barge has changed over the years. So here we are.....



    Bought the car in Jan 2007 after several...
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    Maybe this might give you some ideas: ...

    Maybe this might give you some ideas:

    http://forums.t5d5.org/topic/8749-v70-25tdi-00-280hp-600nm/
  10. Thread: 280 310 remap

    by RobbieH
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    Actually, I'm (not) sorry to say to say that this...

    Actually, I'm (not) sorry to say to say that this forum was one that was fairly decisive in my direction regarding my choice of remap.
  11. Thread: 280 310 remap

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    So going off the declared prices (for the EUIII...

    So going off the declared prices (for the EUIII D5 as an example map) at the moment we have (in good ol' GBP or £):

    Rica (MTE)
    Base price map: 375.00 (370.21)
    VAT (17.5%): 65.63 (64.79)
    Total:...
  12. Thread: 280 310 remap

    by RobbieH
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    I've been been watching this whole thread from...

    I've been been watching this whole thread from the sidelines and it has amused me no end :wave23d:



    Agreed, when I decided to remap my D5 I took my time to read as much as possible on people's...
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    :redface: Sorreeeeeee, cut me in half and I'm...

    :redface:

    Sorreeeeeee, cut me in half and I'm like a stick of rock with the word POLYMER and bleed plasticiser

    :rolleyes:
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    Rich, the only info I can find is in a Volvo...

    Rich,

    the only info I can find is in a Volvo tech specs pdf file (can't remember where it came from):

    Luggage compartment V70 to glass-line V70 to roof
    Volume, litre (cu. ft) 485...
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    More than likely the rechargable battery is on...

    More than likely the rechargable battery is on it's way out. Dying cells won't like the cold weather. Have you had any messages on the DIM, "alarm service" or the like?

    Is the fleabay item a...
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    Um, did you just contact the dealer or have they...

    Um, did you just contact the dealer or have they had the car back and checked it out. At least the codes need reading first.
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    I've had the same 'ABS service required' and...

    I've had the same 'ABS service required' and 'Brake Assist Service Required' messages not long after I bought my barge. Probably a result of clogged ABS sensor ring. I "cleaned" mine with a well...
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    The early dieseasel V70 P2's did indeed use the...

    The early dieseasel V70 P2's did indeed use the Audi 2.5 lump until Volvo developed the D5 engine. The 2.5tdi was a carry over from the earlier 850 Tdi and V70 P1 models. AFAIK, the D5 was introduced...
  19. Thread: V70 d5 fmic

    by RobbieH
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    V70 d5 fmic

    Although it's fitted to my D5 barge, this might be of interest to people on here :biggrin:.

    rather than replicate the whole thread, I'll post the linkies:
    ...
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    This article...

    This article (http://enginehistory.org/Frank%20WalkerWeb1.pdf) was posted on a t5D5 thread when discussing Aquamist installs (http://forums.t5d5.org/topic/9143-aquamist-1s-install/page__hl__ethanol)....
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    This may help me7 manifold angledl flange 15g...

    This may help

    me7 manifold
    angledl flange 15g
    N/A cams
    Rica 302

    This was from the green machine on this thread http://forums.t5d5.org/topic/5110-dyno-day-22112008-pictures-only/
    ...
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    Easy enough. Open bonnet Push the centres of...

    Easy enough.

    Open bonnet
    Push the centres of the six pop rivet thingies that secure the front bumper skin to the slam panel
    Use a screw driver or similar impliment to ease off the bottom three...
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    Looks like QBM are RIP...

    Looks like QBM are RIP http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/index.php/topic/122749-contacting-quickbrick-motorsports/

    You might be able to get the bits from IPD. AFAIK the mounts were about $69 a pair,...
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    One would assume you were NOT drinking Lucazade...

    One would assume you were NOT drinking Lucazade last night n'est pas :P
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    Dang me. Did that same route but in reverse a...

    Dang me.

    Did that same route but in reverse a couple of weekends ago visiting my Mum in City Hospital :(
    And my Dirty5 was doing 60-70mpg :wave23d:

    A somewhat boring drive but it did give me a...
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