I'm surprised at all the positive replies for F1's. I struggled to make them last for 8k miles on the front and didn't find them that good in the wet - maybe just a bit better than average. When I...
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I'm surprised at all the positive replies for F1's. I struggled to make them last for 8k miles on the front and didn't find them that good in the wet - maybe just a bit better than average. When I...
or even "dangerously" wrong
It sounds like a tyre about to give up. Check it right away - it's probably not safe to drive down for MOT anyway.
To move the steering wheel by 4 inches, something is dagerously wrong!
Hi Mark,
I,ve only just seen this thread. I got Upsolute remap done by Simon at the back end of last year. It is a huge improvement on my ME7 P1 T5. He also travelled to the North of...
Check with VT - They do an exchange turbo, which will leave you with an awful lot of change. If you live close enough, they could fit it and you wouldn't have a surcharge. They also do a kit, which...
Firestorm,
You're dead right - the traction control light for traction off will flash up if you spin the wheels at any speed when control is not shut off.
The same light comes on in...
Hi Elliot,
Good to see another upsolute out there. I suspect you must have got most of your power from exhaust change and other stuff.
I don't think the upsolute remap will be quicker than Rica -...
Just a few lines to say how pleased I am with the upgrade. It did exactly what I expected with regards to torque increase. (I wasn't too bothered about BHP but suppose it's about right.)
Although...
Hi All,
I've opted for Upsolute, just really for convenience and the fact that Simon Coe gets good referrals. Also his power graph shows good torque, which is what I'm after.
He's...
It's usually best to start at caliper furthest away from master cylinder, then work towards it.
i.e. nsr, then osr, nsf and osf, assuming master cylinder on rh side.
When are you actually moving north?
You'll like the winters. In and around Inverness is okay most winters. Getting north or south can be a big problem. east and west is usually ok.
The main thing...
Check for excessive clearances in linkage between pedal and servo. Use your hand to depress pedal and you can usually detect the individual components moving, then contacting. Don't close any big...
Fraz,
How're ye doin. Just thought I'd pass on my experience, although it's a V70. With the cheapo (40mm)springs from Europarts in Glasgow, the back end was too low with std shocks. After...
If the ones you're taking off are original Volvo, you'll need a torx bit to hold centre of bolt and a combi or ring spanner for nut - sorry I can't mind the sizes. Spurious replacements generally...
Just got home and looked up the links on eurocarpart site. The reason you couldn't find them is they're listed under anti-roll bar bush, not rod.
I was also wrong about the price - they're £20 per...
PS
I put them on around 7,000 miles ago and haven't had any problem as yet. This is despite the state of highland roads. Potholes, twists and turns etc are the norm here.
Glad to help.
There's a thread somewhere on these. The cheapest around is probably from Eurocarparts. Thread was about possible failure of non manufacturer's stuff, quality cocerns etc.
I bought...
Cheers Justin, I'll give that one a try when I get home.
Anyone else out there with any ideas?
My car is "classic" V70 March 2000 - fly by wire.
Justin,
I should have said, that I've had the heatshield off when doing the actuator rod adjustment and both times have made sure the the heatshield is properly secured.
This included...
Anyone out there experienced the following noise from turbo? On cold start particularly, there is a light rattle or tinkling noise from turbo area, with engine idling. This becomes intermittent when...
Worn anti-roll bar link rods is also worth a look.
There is only the one bit. The kit comprises the spring loaded blind and two templates for drilling your two holes either side, in line with the 2 small grilles at rear seat catches. I actually...
The belt is fairly easy to change. Just make a quick sketch of route round the pulleys, before you take it off. "Haynes" explains it ok but poor diagrams. If you take it off one day, then go for bits...