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Jardon, any idea what turbos the P2.5 cars run?

Thanks for the added info Jardon. The T5 models I have been looking at are ex-police models around 2004/2005. Seen a few 2006 ones go cheap but dont really want to fork out for the extra tax on...

Enough said then. Im watching a V70R AWD at the moment, if it goes silly money (eg approaching phase 2 V70 T5 money) then il look for a nice phase 2. Thanks for opinions and input.

Its true,...

...The reason I ask is that I have decided to sell off all the bits off my 855 T5 and scrap it. Having heard of many stories of ME7 nightmares being a problem to fix and expensive and people having...

340 = 1.4 and 1.7 Renault sourced engines

360 = 2.0 Volvo engines; B19/B200K (Carb) and B200E (injection)

I had 3 360 GLTs, great cars although they rot badly and some of the build quality...

When I had a 9000 T16 the acceleration was brutal to say the least, so was the torque steer.

I read somewhere that 5th gear acceleration on the 9000 Aero was quicker than a Ferrari Testerossa!
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Evos weigh less, make more power and have 4 wheel drive traction and they no doubt handle alot better than a T5.

I think even a stock Evo 2 is quicker than a T5.

Be interesting to see what...

I use the genuine plugs, no problems. Fires first time every time. What are you hoping to achieve by using expensive plugs?

What thickness is the ARB upgrade over stock anybody?

850r clutch P/N for kit, Volvo P/N 272218

063082254404 - Sachs P/N for pressure plate Volvo P/N - 9176268

201862534001 - Sachs P/N for flywheel Volvo P/N - 9176262

Its fair enough people have loyalty and want to defend others but really a forum is for healthy discussion, not bullying, sly comments, arrogance and nearly all other negativity which gets displayed...

...To sum up what started as a rational thread, Lifes' too short.

(and indeed lifes' too short if you post on a volvo forum)

Never heard of ItalDesign, Pininfarina or Bertone then?

I read somewhere that the X70 series had 1800 improvements over the 850!!!

I was looking for a P1 V70 T5 (No ME7 thanks) to start with but couldnt find any tidy ones for under £1000 so went for...

855 T5 here, bought because it happens to be the best equipped, most tunable, reliable, rugged, safest, fastest and most versatile estate you can buy for sub £1000.

Really loving how this car is progressing. Keep the pics coming in :)

...I rest my case.

Can someone point out what parameters have been altered on the "HLM"304 as opposed to the RICA 304? Because if the HLM is a copy of the RICA and club and pole axe me to death for saying it but WHO...

Is it possible to run 215/40s with 5mm spacers front and rear and get zero tyre rubbing during normal use and full lock? (Car will be lowered 40mm all round on coilovers)

How can you tell the difference between an early and late 16t?

Ive bought the FK 35/40 drop so will see in a few weeks what shes like. Thanks for input guys.

Point taken. I may play it safe and order the FKs with the 35/40mm drop then.

What suspension are you guys running by the way?

Im sure this has been covered many times but I havent seen anyone lowering thier 850 estate more than 30-40mm.

I am thinking of buying either Monroe Reflex shocks with -40mm Apex springs or the...

How can the science be flawed when water injection is a tried and tested technology having been used in aircraft and vehicles for over 70 years?

A cone filter can make the turbo spool up a 300-400 rpm earlier.