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Two things which pop into mind quickly reading this thread:

1. Does the ETM / electronic throttle need to be re-set / reprogrammed by Volvo if 'main' parts have been replaced? - I don't know the...

If that still doesn't fix it there is an adjustable balance bar under the centre armrest (inside the car). Remove the plastic cover in the bottom of the armrest stowage and there is an allen key bolt...

215/45/17 Hankook K110 Ventus V12 - There is a seller on the bay at the moment doing them for just under 70 quid each delivered! - I've just removed a set which had done a shade under 20,000 miles...

Whichever phase / variant you manage to find, there are a few things which you should consider if you're looking to use one as a daily driver (I do just under 50 miles per day in mine, simply because...

Just to confirm that this is a genuine problem - Mine has gone again!

That's a genuine rack in under 43k miles!

Needless to say I shall be making some phone calls in the morning.

Might be worth having a read of this post - http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/topic/22439-electronic-throttle-bodys-etm-ethetc-updated-909/page__st__120 some interesting bits in there, particularly the...

Phase 3 V70 R awd
138,000
Auto
Laser Blue
5 Owners (I think)

Can't comment specifically on the 2001, although I believe it to be the same system as on my 99? - If it is, don't be put off by the 'stories' of horrendous AWD issues. I've had mine five years and...

Well done for highlighting this - unfortunately it's not just C70 though - My V70 had a new rack for this at 97k and I know of others at about the 100k mark - Mine was originally miss diagnosed as...

That's what I thought - A concept which hadn't passed me by!! - I wonder if I could do that and, fit a tweeked engine without the good lady wife noticing!!!

Indeed - with a '04 C70 front end and a set of 18" Pegs! - Almost sounds like a project!

Not made by Volvo - although I believe there may have been an 850 painted in a similar colour (if not laser blue) somewhere in the UK a few years back? - Laser Blue replaced Saffron as the 'R colour'...

From my experience, I wouldn't bother with anything too glam! - I looked at KW coil-overs, uprated ARB's etc. for my R, but when it actually came down to it I looked at what mattered to me and, what...

34 psi all round - Have tried all sorts over the last 5 years, but 34 is the best compromise for mine (but it is awd). Any less and the outside shoulders wear excessively and any more and the centre...

It's funny that you should mention it; but I'm in exactly the same boat with my 2000MY V70R - I'm afraid I can't offer a solution though, as my car has eaten the following front discs in order (All...

http://www.v70r.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=24708&st=10

It would appear that the 'hidden EQ settings' were on the 901 only?

These instructions work fine for my 901.

Good luck.

If you mean a 'shudder' through the transmision as the clutch re-engages after a 'racing' gear change? then it sounds like a problem I had with an Audi a few years back. That was eventually reduced...

This may seem like an 'odd-ball' reply! - But have you had a 'full' four wheel laser geometry check done on the car? - The reason I ask is that over the four years I've had mine, if the front track,...

2003 onwards C70 Lights - I got mine (Genuine Volvo) from Nordic http://www.nordicpartsdirect.co.uk/ for less than 300 quid delivered, but that was last year and I can't find them listed on the...

Hi All,

Firstly, my thanks to Lee for the brilliant original write up - I wouldn't have even attempted this job if it weren't for your article.

I thought it might be of some use if I updated...

To clarify, £320-350 was for a set of 'four' - I thought that was pretty reasonable for them.

IIRC 215/45/17's - Thats what I ended up with on mine after checking around a few places. I'm on my 3rd set of Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD 3's - Normally £320 - 350 for the set fitted and balanced and they...

I had the same problem on mine: - If you have a model with the climate control? - The chances are it is "Dust" build up on the air temp sensor. It's the little plastic jobby with horizontal bars...

Totally agree with Patrick, AWD all the way!!!

There always seems to be a lot of "bad press" given to the AWD system on the P1 cars, but from my perspective the system is worth every penny. You’re never aware of how effective the system is until...