Difference between T5 and T5R

[LiamT4]

Yeh you will need it to carry the extra middle aged spread lol

lol

The noise and the stereo are the only bits i prefered on the s70 over my t4.

[Kingsford G]

Yeh you will need it to carry the extra middle aged spread lol

U eat well and let yr car do the same once again big boys choice lol to much power for kids to handle I suppose.

[vaderboyo]

Yeh you will need it to carry the extra middle aged spread lol

I defo need a 5 pot then as I am seriously spread out around the middle

No offence to T4 owners, but coming from a long line of audi 20v 5 pots both turbo and non turbo, it's the 5 pot volvo only for me

The plan I'm hatching consits of the following and in this order:

1. Full service and cam belt change plus all the checks as advised by you all (cheers) Poweflo exhaust and new air fiter. RICA remap to 300bhp - need to ask about this. Will check suspension and install new disks and green stuff pads.

2. Full valet and plenty of G3 + spit and polish...

3. Source R model front bumper with fogs and - if it doesn't have one - roof line rear spoiler

4. Source 17" R type alloys for summer and shows (16" for winter) might go for lowering springs depending on how high the car rides on 17" - don't want to spoil the ride due to my back issue (its a slipped disk one) Do they do coilovers for these?

5. Will probably tint rear windows (subtle grade not limo black) when funds allow.

Of course the above is based on the car I'm hoping to buy - but I have an idea of where to go once/if I g4t it (or another one)


I hope I'm not driving you all to drink yet.....

[Kingsford G]

I defo need a 5 pot then as I am seriously spread out around the middle

No offence to T4 owners, but coming from a long line of audi 20v 5 pots both turbo and non turbo, it's the 5 pot volvo only for me

The plan I'm hatching consits of the following and in this order:

1. Full service and cam belt change plus all the checks as advised by you all (cheers) Poweflo exhaust and new air fiter. RICA remap to 300bhp - need to ask about this. Will check suspension and install new disks and green stuff pads.

2. Full valet and plenty of G3 + spit and polish...
Good choice.Wiv suspention Iam still doing searches on what is best to put for good price as have problem wiv my back disks.I`ll probably go for bilstein b4`s and will make a thread on springs later to seek ppl`s opinions.
3. Source R model front bumper with fogs and - if it doesn't have one - roof line rear spoiler

4. Source 17" R type alloys for summer and shows (16" for winter) might go for lowering springs depending on how high the car rides on 17" - don't want to spoil the ride due to my back issue (its a slipped disk one) Do they do coilovers for these?

5. Will probably tint rear windows (subtle grade not limo black) when funds allow.

Of course the above is based on the car I'm hoping to buy - but I have an idea of where to go once/if I g4t it (or another one)


I hope I'm not driving you all to drink yet.....

Good choice.I`ve got problems wiv my back disks so probably go for bilstein b4`s and a good set of springs and make a thread on to c what guys can suggest.I can`t afford to spend much as haven`t done much work lately cos of the back.

[vaderboyo]

Good choice.I`ve got problems wiv my back disks so probably go for bilstein b4`s and a good set of springs and make a thread on to c what guys can suggest.I can`t afford to spend much as haven`t done much work lately cos of the back.

sorry to hear that pal.....you have my sympathies.....

fancy posting in parts wanted section for new disks.....maybe we could do a group buy lol....but I;m sure theres a law against that.

same here, all mods and improvements all dependent on spare dosh and cost of mods...tough times

[Kingsford G]

sorry to hear that pal.....you have my sympathies.....

fancy posting in parts wanted section for new disks.....maybe we could do a group buy lol....but I;m sure theres a law against that.

same here, all mods and improvements all dependent on spare dosh and cost of mods...tough times

Good idea lol I `ve got 3 wiv wear and tear from what MRI , X-ray and my ciropracter said.Had it near perfect wiv no pain earlier this year until someone crashed into side of my car.So new disks will be a grand must be shiny tho lol

[merc85]

lol, i had to read it twice pmsl, hope your back is on the mend bud.

[JUDGENINJA]

With a few of us owning both T5's and T4's I am of the impression that the T4 is a much more rewarding car to race, but have all the characteristics of a 4cyl, twitchy, engine sounds like all the other 4cyl cars around.

The 5cyl has much more of a....'whoooooosh' factor. But sometimes it just doesn't feel that intense(then you realise your doing three figures es in a 30zone!!!

[Haizum74]

U eat well and let yr car do the same once again big boys choice lol to much power for kids to handle I suppose.

Yeh 25hp more is way to much lol

[Kingsford G]

Yeh 25hp more is way to much lol

Indeed,one drop can spill a cup.

[Kingsford G]

lol, i had to read it twice pmsl, hope your back is on the mend bud.

Getting there mate.Im good doing mechanics not lifting but u learn how to do it.Have to quit cabbing as causes agro.

[Theador]

What exactly are the differences on the seats? I've got T-5R seats in at the moment, but want to swap them out for some Blue Full Leather electric seats to bring the interior back to a matching one

Hi mate.

The T5R is very similar mechanically to the T5. Differences are seats, wheels, suspension, bumpers and different ECU mapping to up the boost to make the extra few bhp. The yellow T5R's where used a lot in the original marketing campaign and are very rare. They were the sort of cult flagship colour so people seem to pay a premium. I personally prefer all the other colours more. Olive green is my favourite.

The 850R has a few more differences as it has a 16T turbo (slightly bigger than the 15G found in the T5 and T5R) and M59 gearbox which has a viscous coupling (basically a poor mans LSD).

I'm sure others will chime in as I'm sure there is some more differences I've forgotten.

[p fandango]

the T-5R has a leather centre with a alcantara side bolster, 850R's have the materials the other way around

[p fandango]

these are T-5R seats


these are normal T-5 seats

[Theador]

Cool, the actual level of lumber/bucketing looks identical, and it's just the upholstering that's a little more plush?

these are T-5R seats


these are normal T-5 seats

[stribo]

Also T-5Rs only seem to come in Olive-green

[Jamest5r]

Also T-5Rs only seem to come in Olive-green

Because it was the best colour numpty

[Theador]

Also T-5Rs only seem to come in Olive-green

Haha. Here we go again...

[Theador]

Because it was the best colour numpty

Not if you like Blue.

[p fandango]

Also T-5Rs only seem to come in Olive-green

Because it was the best colour numpty

Olive green makes them stand out so much from the normal production 850's

is this a T-5R? lol