V70R Not such a pensioner mobile?!

[sartain87]

So after running a few different cars and needing something safe for our daughter this came up local, for a very good price!

Basics are

97 R phase 1 Volvo V70 R 2.3 turbo

Rebuilt 18T turbo
Full stainless scorpion exhaust
HML chipped ecu and remap
Forge dump valve
Piper cross air filter

Supposedly around 280-300bhp but will see when its rolling roaded, needs setting up properly and a few tweaks.











Plans are to tidy the few blemishes in the bodywork, more power and maybe some coilovers and wheel change.

Unsure on what wheels to go for so if you have any ideas please let me know.

[M-R-P]

Personally, I'd keep those wheels. A guy near me has an almost identicle car, but is kept spotless, even though it's his daily driver.

Bit of TLC there mate and she'll be lovely.

Welcome along.

[sartain87]

Thanks mate, to be honest I like the wheels and will keep them but might get another set for when i get bored haha

The last owner didn't wanna sell it, but being unused for a few months its spot on. First thing is to either find a mint bumper or get this one sprayed!

[M-R-P]

Personally, I'd have a go at the bumper myself. If it goes wrong, you've only lost 20 quid in paint.

[T5frankie]

as for wheels refurb the comets or get some 19" pegs like mine lol

[V70 Graham]

Nice looking car, do like the Comets

[sartain87]

as for wheels refurb the comets or get some 19" pegs like mine lol

It was your car that made me want a Volvo in the first place! I was originally after a s70, but this came up haha

[sartain87]

Personally, I'd have a go at the bumper myself. If it goes wrong, you've only lost 20 quid in paint.

I haven't got the patience for things like that, my mates have will have to persuade them some how!

[foammanmark]

Looks very nice and I hope that she goes well for you. I got a nautic blue fwd manual R the weekend before last, and that's my project for the next 6 months or so.......

[T5frankie]

It was your car that made me want a Volvo in the first place! I was originally after a s70, but this came up haha

Thanks I always have the sexiest Volvo's on the forum...............LOL

[foammanmark]

Thanks I always have the sexiest Volvo's on the forum...............LOL

Laser was sexier and way too sexy for me............so I sold her! LOL

[WOODY T5]

Thanks I always have the sexiest Volvo's on the forum...............LOL

Yeah but not the fastest lol

[sartain87]

Number plate too small?

Ignore the defects in the bumper want it either spraying or a new one sourcing in the new year after the bad weather!

[hybriduno]

In my opinion its to small, i preffer normal plates but thats just me other than that, its a very nice car im tempted to buy a volvo for a daily drive soon

[T5frankie]

Laser was sexier and way too sexy for me............so I sold her! LOL

ii think not mate, no-ones looked as good as this one on the forum.......

[T5frankie]

Yeah but not the fastest lol

i'm working on it lol

[foammanmark]

ii think not mate, no-ones looked as good as this one on the forum.......

I was only after a reaction from you! Laser was very, very nice, but yes your saffy was a little sexier with the 19's on her.

[T5frankie]

I was only after a reaction from you! Laser was very, very nice, but yes your saffy was a little sexier with the 19's on her.

lol i know, laser would have been nice for a daily although not as nice as an e55 lol

[foammanmark]

Thanks mate, to be honest I like the wheels and will keep them but might get another set for when i get bored haha

The last owner didn't wanna sell it, but being unused for a few months its spot on. First thing is to either find a mint bumper or get this one sprayed!

If you make it to the Wakefield RR day, will you coming in this car? I'd like to see how she compares to my R with Frankie's Rica custom map.

[T5frankie]

If you make it to the Wakefield RR day, will you coming in this car? I'd like to see how she compares to my R with Frankie's Rica custom map.

lol his car has my old map lol, you cant compare like that mark, you need to see what yours is standard then compare it that way, there are massive differences between all standard t5 engines