Andy Browns C70 T5

[andybrown]

Hi,

I got my C70 about 3 weeks ago, i previously owned a Renault Megane 2.0 16v but being a french car, it was showing its age, i bought her on 85k and put 20k on in a year, did me well, but i could tell there were some issues coming along, and seeing as i do a long trip to and from work, i wanted something that wouldn't fall apart quite so easily.

My brother has a C70 a couple o' years back and iv liked them since,. Id have had one sooner but my insurance was far too much, but i happen to do a quote for one, and i was pleasant y surprised Even better was my renewal which has just come up! (cheaper than if i had kept the megane and renewed that!)

I don't have a lot of money so i had to get them best with what i could afford, a couple popped up in my area, but i didn't trust them,, Especially as non had a mention of the EML dooferything being replaced.

This one i bought popped up on bay and hit all the right marks, good service history, the EML and software had been sorted and a few other bits as well as a good service.

Iv put a K&N Panel filter in and a new stereo (original one was shafted)
On the drive back from wales when i got it, i noticed the power steering whirred when i turned, this was the little plastic piece that had come off!

there was also a funny juddering between 50 - 80, changing the tyres changed this!

This is when i got it:





And after a good session with the clay bar, ultimate compound, ultra deep shine and dodo juice wax:





And this weekends job of changing the grill, sprayed it myself in the garage:



Jobs to do:

Replace the drivers side spotlight as it has been smashed at some point (tried this weekend but its bloody hard to do without proper tools!!)
finish off the grill with a new volvo emblem and original slanted "thing" from the original grill
Strut brace (maybe)
Sort heater blower out - i cleaned the sensor which fixes it for 2 days, then packed up again

All in all, very happy with it,

[Wobbly Dave]

Put your hacksaw blade away & buy the slash from an S40 & it will fit without any surgery.

Groovy colour - gets my vote for sure.

Strut brace is worth the 70 quid for sure. There isnt much I haven't tried on the ME7 C70 - so feel free to ask.

Mine made 320bhp on the rollers this last weekend - you can also check out my YT videos on the WobblyDave72 channel.

I also have a small detailing OCD habit. Looks just so wet with the dodo juice. My only complaint about that wax - is the jar - makes getting the wax out a bit of a pain.

[Wobbly Dave]

This is my C70 project thread
http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=26282

just in case you might be interested?

[andybrown]

This is my C70 project thread
http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=26282

just in case you might be interested?

Damm! Thats nice!

[andybrown]

The alloys do need a bit of tlc, once the weather is a bit nicer il get some work done on them, Got pretty good results from a smoothing over with some wet fine sand paper and a blast of lacquer.

The car has has someone scrape down the side at some point in its life, as although the paint match on the door is near on perfect - it used to be gold!!! Also the arches are a little 'lighter'

Still, for £800 it was a good buy i think!

[Knight Rider]

Nice, ive had mine for almost 5 years now and has been the best car ive ever owned, almost traded it in for a new 6series last summer, but couldn't see the sense in paying £k's more for a newer version of what this car already does - and does without fuss and drama

[Wobbly Dave]

Damm! Thats nice!

There are more recent shots of Betsy in my virtual garage - http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/dto_gara...ehicle_id=1052

There is an intended C70 meet up (never used to be enough owners before).

£800 is an absolute bargain - when you consider I paid about 6K for mine 5 years ago.

[Knight Rider]

Funny i paid 5.5K with 52k on the clock 5 years ago also.

[Wobbly Dave]

Funny i paid 5.5K with 52k on the clock 5 years ago also.

I cry now everytime I look at the autotrader.

[andybrown]

Having replaced the grill - i thought it looked too bare, so i got a cheap volvo badge off ebay and stuck it on with some glue i got from the bargain basket at halfords, the pic looks a lot worse than it does in the flesh!!

[poormansporsche]

Looks lovely mate, I just can't think of another car on road with so much for so little

[T5frankie]

nice motor should get a late 2003 c70 grill much nicer

[andybrown]

Strut Brace fitted!

Genuine volvo from the dealership (got a good price)

Made a nice difference, it seems less Boat-like and actually feels like its stuck to the road now!

[foammanmark]

Looking good there! As Wobbly says in one of his threads, we are intending a meet in the Matlock area for mainly the C70, but any models are more than welcome. Where are you located?

We were thinking Easter time, but due to me also buying a C70 2 weeks ago, I was hoping to put the meet back to end of April/early May so that I will be more able to afford the juice etc.

[claymore]

Looks great, but get them horns moved pronto

[andybrown]

Looking good there! As Wobbly says in one of his threads, we are intending a meet in the Matlock area for mainly the C70, but any models are more than welcome. Where are you located?

We were thinking Easter time, but due to me also buying a C70 2 weeks ago, I was hoping to put the meet back to end of April/early May so that I will be more able to afford the juice etc.

I have already posted in that thread Though i ever got chance to go and scope out a local pub, Will try next weekend

[andybrown]

Looks great, but get them horns moved pronto

where can they be moved to?

[foammanmark]

I have already posted in that thread Though i ever got chance to go and scope out a local pub, Will try next weekend

Sorry! I remember now. You're from down that way aren't you. Hope you find a decent meet place, and I look forward to meeting you when we have it!

[andybrown]

Thrilling stuff happening!!

I got a new steering wheel cover - i think it looks pretty decent, plus is a rip speed one, so therefore it has +5 bhp now.



I fitted my new front spot light after finding a suitably small bike tool which fit into the 1 x 1 inch square space - looks miles better - but there is a dodgy connection because it only works when wiggled about with some force

I got an 'egg crate' grill coming soon as i dont really like this one.

Also got my turbo gauge coming soon, i got my pod to stick it in which should fit with not much work.

Also, i found some number plate surrounds, then realised after i bought them, that they also sell ones with black writing on silver (which looks loads better)


Pics will follow!

[Wobbly Dave]

That is not a bad colour match for the interior. 5 bhp for sure!