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  1. Saturday 30th June 2012, 14:12 #1
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    Volans fitted

    Got my new ( well new to me ( thanks Steve) ) volans fitted this morning and what a difference a set of wheels does to the look of a car

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    1996 850 T5 AWD - Self tuned M4.4 ECU with COP`s, B5254T ( S60R internals in a 850 block ) ostrich 2.0 , VXR injectors @ 3.8 bar, K24 turbo with a 6+6 compressor wheel, 3.25" MAF, top mounted Dump Valve, RN Exhaust manifold, 3" downpipe with 200 cell cat, 2.75" Stainless exhaust, Brembo calipers, S60R brake discs, stainless RIP kit, 3" Throttle body,
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  3. Saturday 30th June 2012, 14:35 #2
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    Christ ! All our cars are gonna look the same apart from the colour lol !

    Looks awesome though !
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  5. Saturday 30th June 2012, 14:40 #3
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    looks loads better mate
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    Much much better, I think volans look fab on estates
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    i want some volans now
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    I like Volans

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    anyone wanna swap me for some mint pegs?
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    Loads better.

    My favourite 17" volvo wheel for the 850s.
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    Looks way better bud.
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    Quote Originally Posted by t5frankie View Post
    anyone wanna swap me for some mint pegs?
    I,d love to you a swap bud, but mine are the standard set of 70R rims and could really use a refurb. but i love pegs. meh!!!
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    They look ace, transformed the kook of the car. Bet your well cuffed.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Nealevo View Post
    Much much better, I think volans look fab on estates
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    Stunning! Looks so much better.
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    1000% better. Very nice
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    Your car is looking great. Volans are prob my fave Volvo design wheel. Can't help but wonder how they'd look on my s60.
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    Looks so much better with them on now

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    Yep I agree, looks alot better with your new wheels on, good job.


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    Very nice mate, did you give up on the old ones then? I know you were having issues with them.
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    Quote Originally Posted by martinrpeachey View Post
    Very nice mate, did you give up on the old ones then? I know you were having issues with them.
    Got fed up with vibration throu the steering wheel at motorway speeds and these ones look better

    1996 850 T5 AWD - Self tuned M4.4 ECU with COP`s, B5254T ( S60R internals in a 850 block ) ostrich 2.0 , VXR injectors @ 3.8 bar, K24 turbo with a 6+6 compressor wheel, 3.25" MAF, top mounted Dump Valve, RN Exhaust manifold, 3" downpipe with 200 cell cat, 2.75" Stainless exhaust, Brembo calipers, S60R brake discs, stainless RIP kit, 3" Throttle body,
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