Finally got a C70

[Ruairidh]

Hey everyone. I'm a new member of the forum and have had my C70 for a week now. It's a 99 2.4T GT in black with black leather interior. Been fancying one for 2 years now and finally got this one with 67k on the clock,FVSH and immaculate condition for £4000. It's a bargain I reckon! Would have liked a T5 but the insurance quotes for a 22 year old with 6 points were a bit intense, plus the Whatcar guide convinced me that most of my income would be spent on front tires! Still it's a step up from my first car which was an 84 340 GL which I drove til it wouldn't drive no more.
Can anyone tell me where to start with modifying the car- heard strut brace mentioned a lot. Also is there anywhere near Fife in Scotland which you could recommend to do the work. Cheers!

[heyes]

Hi Ruairidh,
Welcome, I don't know any volvo people in Fife but I do know a couple of garages who deal in performance cars. Try RJM in Glenrothes ask for Roy or Clive and say Graham sent you. Let them know what you want.

Graham

[fraz13]

Hi mate welcome to the forum and well done on the new car

Get some pics up

Where abouts in Fife are you coz The Flying Banana in in Fife, Theres a few members in the East now and Im sure someone will be able to help you...

Strut Brace can be got from your local dealer for around £70, Tell them its for an 850 tho, same brace but half the price, strange but true.....

You can also get it remapped to close to T5 performance for not a lot of money, VT (Volvo Tuning) aka Chip Tuning are the prefered dealer for (RICA) ECU maps SITE but there are a few others that people on here use like MTE, TME and Upsolute....

[Wobbly Dave]

Welcome to the site. I am glad you found us. 6 points @ 22 is indeed a bit fierce - however I am please you've got a C70 - (like me) - one of the coolest cars Volvo ever made