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  1. Thread: wheel repaire

    by V70Stu
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    Had this problem with an old set of columba...

    Had this problem with an old set of columba alloys - was recommended by a large tyre fitting chain (no names!) to visit and independant fitter who would be able to fit an inner tube which would...
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    I have one too!

    I have one too!
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    Wish I'd have had one of those on Sunday at Avon!!

    Wish I'd have had one of those on Sunday at Avon!!
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    I would try to track down a set of clear glass...

    I would try to track down a set of clear glass lights from a later model C70. Look very nice and work well with HIDs.
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    Bought a set from a breakers and fitted them...

    Bought a set from a breakers and fitted them about 3 months ago, initially liked the new look of the car. But the more I look at it now it seems to be too tall!

    To remove them you will need to get...
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    I have used VHT paint from Halfords on exhaust...

    I have used VHT paint from Halfords on exhaust manifolds and a couple of coats work pretty well. However, I did have proper original red brembo calipers on my previous Alfa GTV, and found that they...
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    These are a couple of photos of the last set of...

    These are a couple of photos of the last set of rims that Bournes refurbed for me.
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    With regards to the wheels there is a powder...

    With regards to the wheels there is a powder coaters in Birmingham (off the Bristol Road) which I have used for 2 sets of Volvo wheels and been very pleased with the results.

    They charged £20 per...
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    Have you seen the Johnson's special discounts on...

    Have you seen the Johnson's special discounts on this link http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=21817 ??
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    I agree, found that my MPG was much better with...

    I agree, found that my MPG was much better with Standard SHELL unleaded rather than a SuperMarket superunleaded.

    I have done a few tanks of VPower and now got the MPG up a little bit. Still not in...
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    Ducting AC onto intercooler or intake

    I know it's a long shot and it might get flamed for asking it!!

    BUT, when it's really hot most of us use the AC to keep cool in the car. However is there any benefit in ducting some of that nice...
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    Hi, Out of interest who is doing the clutch...

    Hi,

    Out of interest who is doing the clutch for £350?? - when I was after a clutch it was over £500 from everyone I spoke with.


    Thanks

    Stu.
  13. Thread: Puzzling one

    by V70Stu
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    Had similar issue last summer, went to pull onto...

    Had similar issue last summer, went to pull onto an island - stalled infront of a bus eek!!Very lumpy driving and more cutting out. Took the V70 back to the dealer (it was an approved used car). I...
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    Are you booked in for Saturday then??

    Are you booked in for Saturday then??
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    Hi, Does the 302mm disc upgrade need longer...

    Hi,

    Does the 302mm disc upgrade need longer brake hoses too??

    Cheers

    Stu
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    Hi, Just wondered if there was any news on the...

    Hi,

    Just wondered if there was any news on the potential trip to high-tech ??!!??

    Regards

    Stu
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    Fair enough, just one of those late night what...

    Fair enough, just one of those late night what ifs!!
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    Repainting P1 V70 Roof rails

    Hi everyone,

    Just fitted some roof rails from ebay over the weekend. Unfortunately they don't look as neat as I would like, has anyone successfully repainted their roof rails in either the same...
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    Nice to hear that Mick and Toni at High-Tech are...

    Nice to hear that Mick and Toni at High-Tech are still going. Used them several years ago when tuning my 405Mi16, always found them to be supremely helpful and knowledgable. You have certainly picked...
  20. Thread: T5 vs 2.5T

    by V70Stu
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    That seems to be the way of the Volvo, everything...

    That seems to be the way of the Volvo, everything is available as an option. I ended up buying a 2.5T as I could not find a T5 that met my requirements at the time. But the car had been spec'd up...
  21. Thread: squeal on start

    by V70Stu
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    to elimate the auxillary/fan belt noise you could...

    to elimate the auxillary/fan belt noise you could try "Comma Belt Dressing". Previously I have used it to rejuvinate the fan belt on an Espace. Purchased from a local motor factors.
  22. Thread: v70r awd power

    by V70Stu
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    The 0-60 figures that I can find are as follows:...

    The 0-60 figures that I can find are as follows:

    6.8s Manual 2WD
    7.1s Manual AWD
    6.8s Auto 2WD - not sure of this one!
    7.8s Auto AWD
    7.1s Apr - Dec 1999 2.4 R Auto AWD

    HTH
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    Was the it the front or the rear that had worn...

    Was the it the front or the rear that had worn through? I had to put 5mm spacers on the rear of mine with 225/35/18, but then expected them to catch on the outer edge when boot is fully loaded :-(...
  24. Thread: Debadging

    by V70Stu
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    Debadging

    Hi All,

    Thinking of de-badging the back end of my v70, has anyone already done anything similar and can confirm if the lettering is stick-on or am I going to find locating holes behind the...
  25. Thread: Part ex

    by V70Stu
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    I know it is not what you want to hear but the...

    I know it is not what you want to hear but the dealers I have dealt with in the past run a mile from modded cars, and are not interested or offer even less than if it was standard. If you do have to...
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