TC's V70R resurrection thread.

[AndysR]

Nice work with the suspension, was the ecu difficult to do I'm guessing you were methodical and the repair went as per online guides?

[Tomcat]

Nice work with the suspension, was the ecu difficult to do I'm guessing you were methodical and the repair went as per online guides?

TBH it was a doddle, in the past I've tried to remove the lid by prying it out of it's slot but this time I just took a hacksaw blade and gently cut it off all the way around, made it a much easier task. The soldering was childs play, I used to be a TV engineer so soldering is second nature to me, following one of the guides to work out what needed soldering it only took about 20 mins from start to finish, and that includes reattaching the lid and bolting it back on.

[c70geoff]

Amazing work fella can't wait to see more

[Tomcat]

Well it's very nearly broken me making this (physically and mentally,lol), bumper is very nearly ready for moulding, I put some paint on it today to give it a better finish and then reassembled it because..well why the hell not.. Looks pretty good if I do say so myself. Hope to get this done in the next few days.





Taking orders for these if anyone wants one.

[Jamest5r]

When can I see it offered up to a car mate? Looking very nice btw

[Nealevo]

I see you those the best colour as a demo, no ££££ty green in sight, it looks really good

[Tomcat]

I see you those the best colour as a demo, no ££££ty green in sight, it looks really good

Lol, purely because that's the only solid colour I had handy..does look good in red though..

[Tomcat]

When can I see it offered up to a car mate? Looking very nice btw

Maybe early next week, maybe earlier depending on how fast I can get it made.

[volvokid]

Looking sweet.

[AndysR]

Nice job, I think the central defuser part would look stunning in gloss black

[Tomcat]

Thanks Andy.

[Tomcat]

A little update, got the windows proffesionaly tinted today, really impressed with how good they've come out.







More mods to come soon, will be re covering the drivers seat with a better cover and replacing the seat base foam too.

[Biff]

Looking well tc that bumpers going to be different!
Liking the overall look of the car, it's one of the best looking V70's I've seen.

[no1tosh]

im very impressed with your rear bumper molding mate, thats some skill right there

[Tomcat]

Thanks guys, bumpers coming along nicely, should have it done this week.

[Liddo]

Cars looking lovely mate, but dont be putting that rear bumper on it and spoiling it Its not a Focus RS now is it

[Tomcat]

Lol, thanks stranger, where the hell have you been?..

Oh and the bumper will be going on, after all, if I dont like it I can always just remove it again..

[Tomcat]

Finally got time today to finish the new bumper brackets and to do a trial fit on the AWD.





For a first trial fit its not bad, I have a few issues to resolve before I can consider it done though. Should hopefully be ready in another week or so.

[stephenevans99]

Looks very aggressive...it's gonna be Marmite.

[Tomcat]

Yeah I know, I'm still undecided myself,lol.. Have to wait until I've sorted the few problems out and then painted it, looks a bit much all in grey but once the centre section is in black it'll not look as bad.