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  1. Friday 26th September 2008, 15:00 #1
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    Thumbs up KW Variant 2's installed.

    Another top job as usual from RT Mechanics. The ride is pretty good, firm but not uncomfortable at all.

    http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/attachme...1&d=1222437411

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  3. Friday 26th September 2008, 15:03 #2
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    Looks the business!
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    Ah yeah

    Looks superb!!!!
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    Actually makes me think with some mods the 855 looks as good as a 854
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  9. Friday 26th September 2008, 15:13 #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by BruceT View Post
    Actually makes me think with some mods the 855 looks as good as a 854
    You have the above statement the wrong way around
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    Quote Originally Posted by pault5 View Post
    Another top job as usual from RT Mechanics. The ride is pretty good, firm but not uncomfortable at all.

    http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/attachme...1&d=1222437411

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    Virtually the same spec as my old one. Good luck with it and stick to the smooth 'A' roads. It will take a few weeks to settle down as its probably a little bouncy at the moment.
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  12. Friday 26th September 2008, 17:04 #7
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    Wow Paul I see the old girl every weekday, Let me know if you ever intend to sell

    Definitely one of the the nicest cars around,

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    Paul, your car is awesome, well done mate! I'm thinking coilovers for the s70 soon. How much they set you back if you don't mind me asking?
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    Looks stunning!

    What rear brakes you running there?
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    Quote Originally Posted by S70T5Chris View Post
    Paul, your car is awesome, well done mate! I'm thinking coilovers for the s70 soon. How much they set you back if you don't mind me asking?
    Got the kit from Motorsport world £946 inc' delivery.
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    your car looks the shizzle mate.

    what sort of power you got with those mods??????
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  21. Friday 26th September 2008, 18:13 #12
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    Lol, the Shizzle?, we're not in LA....
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    Quote Originally Posted by aeroresh View Post
    Looks stunning!

    What rear brakes you running there?

    Current model S60R/V70R rear brakes.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chad View Post
    your car looks the shizzle mate.

    what sort of power you got with those mods??????
    Look at this thread for a recent dyno run....

    http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthre...light=dyno+run

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    Quote Originally Posted by pault5 View Post
    You have the above statement the wrong way around



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    Quote Originally Posted by siamblue View Post
    Wow Paul I see the old girl every weekday, Let me know if you ever intend to sell

    Definitely one of the the nicest cars around,

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    Well said Gary a very very nice car i am always scared of getting it dusty ;-)

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    Quote Originally Posted by RT MECHANICS View Post
    Well said Gary a very very nice car i am always scared of getting it dusty ;-)

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    It was a bit dusty, not to worry I washed it as soon as I got home.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tomcat View Post
    Lol, the Shizzle?, we're not in LA....
    come to my area, you'll soon change that statement .......lmao
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