850 T5 R Nearly finished But Running!!!!!!

[GregE102]

No suspension upgrades?

Hello Bruce

It already has Suspension Upgrades, It has front and rear IPD antiroll bars, heavy duty Mahl drop links had new arms fitted Poly bushed and Koni FSD's and Eibach springs.

Again I am Not personally happy with my FSD's I never have been since the day they where fitted i reported them bottoming out.

I will be replacing them with either Koni Yellows or KW 2's if i can justify the extra cost.

I remember when i bought my FSD's from Russ he told me they where the best option for my 850, they where not I have been in cars with Koni Yellow and others makes as well all are better except for people who have original ones obviously

Greg

[The Flying Moose]

I think its entirely on prefference, I found the FSD's on mine coupled with IPD anti-roll bars, IPD strut brace and 40mm H&R Lowering springs was fine. The car has never bottomed out.

I have never used any other aftermarket suspension before my FSD's so couldnt compare but never heard of them bottoming out.

[BruceT]

Hello Bruce

It already has Suspension Upgrades, It has front and rear IPD antiroll bars, heavy duty Mahl drop links had new arms fitted Poly bushed and Koni FSD's and Eibach springs.

Again I am Not personally happy with my FSD's I never have been since the day they where fitted i reported them bottoming out.

I will be replacing them with either Koni Yellows or KW 2's if i can justify the extra cost.

I remember when i bought my FSD's from Russ he told me they where the best option for my 850, they where not I have been in cars with Koni Yellow and others makes as well all are better except for people who have original ones obviously

Greg

I have never been in a 850 with KONI FSD Dampers, but I did have Koni Yellow Adjustables on my old 855. I thought these offered a good setup.

Have you considered the FK Highsport/Silverline Coilovers?

Im considering the latter for my upgraded suspension in a few months, the KW's are just too expensive and I dont need the adjustability of bound/re-bound rates, personally.

[GregE102]

after your experiences would you let him loose on the suspension lol

Yes I have absolutely no quarms about letting him work on my suspension or any other part of my car he has done an excellent job! All over

Very funny you should say that though when Tim was looking over the when he found the front Offside bottom wish bone bolt was loose and had evidently never been tightened up from when fitted
Not life threatening but not good.

But you may trash this thread as much as you like Pedoro, as those who want to talk tuning will and you can continue to do what ever you like as far as i am bothered.

This is just a thread about what has worked? and not worked? and the pit falls of tuning.

Funny BB54 used to say you where alright and used to talk about nothing other than tuning!

Thanks Greg

[GregE102]

I think its entirely on prefference, I found the FSD's on mine coupled with IPD anti-roll bars, IPD strut brace and 40mm H&R Lowering springs was fine. The car has never bottomed out.

I have never used any other aftermarket suspension before my FSD's so couldnt compare but never heard of them bottoming out.

I had the Eibach springs with mine, Example 70mph dual caridgeway 8-10' long dip in the road and bang, it was as if the shock was hunting for a set position? Even the guy who did the brake test on my car as it had a diff fitted said it was one of the worst suspension set ups he had felt.

I used to have to avoid it and still do now A47 still there, dose not happen in any other cars and i have tried a few! lol

Eventually i am going to get Koni Yellows I think and sell the FSD's with the springs that come with the new yellows and keep the Eibach's

Then apart from a set S60R rears my car is done and time to enjoy some track days

Thanks Greg

[The Flying Moose]

I had the Eibach springs with mine, Example 70mph dual caridgeway 8-10' long dip in the road and bang, it was as if the shock was hunting for a set position? Even the guy who did the brake test on my car as it had a diff fitted said it was one of the worst suspension set ups he had felt.

I used to have to avoid it and still do now A47 still there, dose not happen in any other cars and i have tried a few! lol

Eventually i am going to get Koni Yellows I think and sell the FSD's with the springs that come with the new yellows and keep the Eibach's

Then apart from a set S60R rears my car is done and time to enjoy some track days

Thanks Greg

It will be a very nice setup indeed when complete, shame mine has been wrecked as you could have driven it and compared the suspension to yours, I used to travel to Gorelston and Bradwell quite often.

[GregE102]

I was sorry to hear of what happened to your car but the main thing is your are going to be ok and was not seriously injured!

To be honest i reported from the out set that i was not happy with my set up but nothing was ever done about it, don't get me wrong there are 10 times better than the standard ones that where worn out, but i have been in cars with other new ones and they make mine look silly.

Any Ideas on what you will next?

[The Flying Moose]

I was sorry to hear of what happened to your car but the main thing is your are going to be ok and was not seriously injured!

To be honest i reported from the out set that i was not happy with my set up but nothing was ever done about it, don't get me wrong there are 10 times better than the standard ones that where worn out, but i have been in cars with other new ones and they make mine look silly.

Any Ideas on what you will next?

Another Volvo without doubt, just find a tidy one for a good price. Would like another R but dont think its realistic.

[GregE102]

It all looks pretty standard as that was what i wanted but its all in there i am even going to replace the Optiflow cone with the original Airbox

The Stereo is blue tooth and works with my phone all wire's are hidden mic is near sun visor.

There is a full control Ipod wire roughted through to the centre arm rest

The hole where the AFR gauge is temporary until my Spa Gauge Oil Temp & Pressure arrive then the correct panel will be cut and fitted

The Dash has had foam fitted between every gap in the dash before it was put back to stop rattles and squeaks

[GregE102]

Any others required then just ask guys!

I know the car looks Dirty but i was out playing last night!!

[macp]

Lovely car Greg glad its coming back together I know you have had a tough time recently.Liking how the car still looks very OE.

Its way down my list but I also want to look at suspension options in the future to improve ride mostly although certainly not terrible.If this comes at the expense of a little ride height so be it as long as its relatively subtle.

[The Flying Moose]

Looks the part and very tidy indeed. Whats more a rare green T5-R saloon.

How do you clean the BSR air filter, wish mine was that clean!

[GregE102]

Lovely car Greg glad its coming back together I know you have had a tough time recently.Liking how the car still looks very OE.

Its way down my list but I also want to look at suspension options in the future to improve ride mostly although certainly not terrible.If this comes at the expense of a little ride height so be it as long as its relatively subtle.

Thanks Very much

I know the wheels are not original but it was the Best option for the Porsche BBK to fit behind the wheels, i could have used spacers but decided to go with pro race 1.2's they also give me the option of running up to 235/35/17 which is a massive improvement in terms of Grip.

Suspension i am looking at getting either Koni yellows or KW 2's but am finding it hard to justify the extra cost of the KW's.

Thanks Greg

[GregE102]

Looks the part and very tidy indeed. Whats more a rare green T5-R saloon.

How do you clean the BSR air filter, wish mine was that clean!

Thanks

Well I hope you get another and fit as much of the old stuff as possible! as i have liked the looks of your car for ages, it saddened me to see your pic's but i am glad your going to be ok which is the main thing

You just pop of the filter and hit it with an air line, its getting replaced soon back to an original one well actually one from an ME7 so i can have the larger maf housing, but still have the standard top fitted.

So apart from the catch tank and RIP it should look standard under the bonnet

Cheers Greg

[BruceT]

Looks nice Greg!

Shame its not a proper Volvo though

(There is no space for the dog) :p

[GregE102]

Looks nice Greg!

Shame its not a proper Volvo though

(There is no space for the dog) :p

LOL How do you you figure that one Bruce? lol

Wait is it the stereo? lol

Thanks Bruce

[The Flying Moose]

LOL How do you you figure that one Bruce? lol

Wait is it the stereo? lol

Thanks Bruce

Its not an estate... lol

[Jamest5r]

Coming along very nicely Greg, hope to see you at a 1/4 mile in the future.

[GregE102]

Its not an estate... lol

Dam Dam and double Dam your right!!! and the caravans missing to lol

[GregE102]

Coming along very nicely Greg, hope to see you at a 1/4 mile in the future.

Thanks its taken a long time.

It will be well into the summer time before i even get near one but will have a go just to see whats it all about? must admit i am looking forward to doing some track driving though!!