LeeT5's V70R Project

[jamesy12345]

You can have work done at ANY vat registered garage. I use my local Dealer because I trust them and they've always done me a good turn and never pulled my pants down.

A quick look through the T&Cs says that you need to call them out to repair the fault first, as opposed to getting the work done & send them a bill, which is fair enough. I can't see any limits on age of the vehicle or even mileage

Pretty much like a warranty with recovery cover on top for 120 quid a year then..!

[stribo]

To summarise on the Recent repair:

For some months now, the car had been 'surging' when giving it the beans in damp, wet, icy conditions. Something I'd never experienced before in the 5 years of ownership. I just put it down to the crap road conditions. Alas, it would appear that it may have been, after all, the AOC Haldex pump starting to fail. Being an electric pump, it must have been slowing down or producing less pressure, much in the same way an electric fuel pump can partially seize up. This surging went on (only when pushed) for several months until it finally stopped working.

Those symptoms have now completely gone. Pushed her hard the other day from a junction in the lashing down rain and it pulled hard, smooth and did not falter whatsoever in the "tyres letting go" department! No torque steer at the front, no DSTC light flashing. It just felt "planted", "sure footed" and within seconds, my 100% confidence was back along with my beaming smile!

One to watch out for lads!

I got our Indie to change the Haldex oil and filter last year, not something they'd heard of before. When I picked it up, they said "I can see why you didn't do it yourself" lol.

[Ettienne]

I did mine myself, not something I want to do again lol

[LeeT5]

UPDATED LIST

1. Front fogs converted to 4300k HID -- Developed a fault. Keep blowing fuse, so going to remove and fit H3 LED's.
2. 3" downpipe and 200 cell race CAT
3. Replace windscreen -- (in the spring)
4. New leather OE gear knob -- Complete
5. Fit magnetic engine oil drain plug on next service -- Complete
6. IPD Rear adjustable toe rods --(Need to order)
7. IPD DEM alloy cover --(Need to order)
8. IPD Billet blue alloy engine oil cap. --(NOT AVAILABLE ANYMORE)
9. larger exhaust tips -- (In the summer)
10. Swap Forge CBV yellow spring for blue spring (17psi) -- (in the spring)
11. 144k service at Dealer (for software updates) + Brembo disks and pads -- Complete
12. Tailgate badge refresh -- (In the spring)
13. Repair minor drive shaft inner seal leaking -- (In the spring)

...I bet this list get's bigger!

A quick look through the T&Cs says that you need to call them out to repair the fault first, as opposed to getting the work done & send them a bill, which is fair enough. I can't see any limits on age of the vehicle or even mileage

Pretty much like a warranty with recovery cover on top for 120 quid a year then..!

Kind of.

Rules are, AA must attend job first regardless of whether or not the car can be repaired at the roadside. In the case of my AOC pump failure, the attending patrol had a cuppa T and filled out the paperwork for me because he was never going to repair the fault with Dealer level software and Dealer supplied parts.
Then it's down to the BRC department to decide if the parts are covered etc.

[LeeT5]

UPDATED LIST

1. Front fogs converted to 4300k HID -- Developed a fault. Keep blowing fuse, so going to remove and fit H3 LED's.
2. 3" downpipe and 200 cell race CAT
3. Replace windscreen -- (in the spring)
4. New leather OE gear knob -- Complete
5. Fit magnetic engine oil drain plug on next service -- Complete
6. IPD Rear adjustable toe rods --(Need to order)
7. IPD DEM alloy cover --(Need to order)
8. IPD Billet blue alloy engine oil cap. --(NOT AVAILABLE ANYMORE)
9. larger exhaust tips -- (In the summer)
10. Swap Forge CBV yellow spring for blue spring (17psi) -- (in the spring)
11. 144k service at Dealer (for software updates) + Brembo disks and pads -- Complete
12. Tailgate badge refresh -- (In the spring)
13. Repair minor drive shaft inner seal leaking -- (In the spring)
14. Replace leaking P/S reservoir and fit 05> version (FFS )

...Told you it would get bigger!

[Dream3r]

My experience with Brembo disks were horrific, I hope yours is better. Since i changed to Volvo OE perrfecto.

[Ettienne]

You seem to fit some later parts lee, is that for updated version or just to look nice and clean?

I think mines running pagid discs and pads which are good so far.

[LeeT5]

You seem to fit some later parts lee, is that for updated version or just to look nice and clean?

I think mines running pagid discs and pads which are good so far.

I don't understand the Q?

[Nealevo]

UPDATED LIST

1. Front fogs converted to 4300k HID -- Developed a fault. Keep blowing fuse, so going to remove and fit H3 LED's.
2. 3" downpipe and 200 cell race CAT
3. Replace windscreen -- (in the spring)
4. New leather OE gear knob -- Complete
5. Fit magnetic engine oil drain plug on next service -- Complete
6. IPD Rear adjustable toe rods --(Need to order)
7. IPD DEM alloy cover --(Need to order)
8. IPD Billet blue alloy engine oil cap. --(NOT AVAILABLE ANYMORE)
9. larger exhaust tips -- (In the summer)
10. Swap Forge CBV yellow spring for blue spring (17psi) -- (in the spring)
11. 144k service at Dealer (for software updates) + Brembo disks and pads -- Complete
12. Tailgate badge refresh -- (In the spring)
13. Repair minor drive shaft inner seal leaking -- (In the spring)
14. Replace leaking P/S reservoir and fit 05> version (FFS )

...Told you it would get bigger!

I love your lists Lee, they are the same as mine, they just get bigger and bigger, keep up the excellent work sir.

[BigGreg]

What tyres are you running Lee?

[abdul]

Lee where did u get the magnetic drain plugs

[LeeT5]

What tyres are you running Lee?

Tyres lists at the bottom of my sig mate. I'm currently on my winters.
I have two sets of Pegs, so swapping over is a breeze.

Lee where did u get the magnetic drain plugs

I can't remember but some clever sod like Harvey will know. I'll have a look later but not sure if I have receipt for it.

[Harvey]

I can't remember but some clever sod like Harvey will know. I'll have a look later but not sure if I have receipt for it.

Ok you did ask I got mine from.

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/search/go?...core&view=grid




Same plug fits gearbox drain just in case you want ro know.

[LeeT5]

What tyres are you running Lee?

(summer) Dunlop Sport MAXX RT 235/40ZR18 XL
(Winter) Vredestein Wintrac Extreme 235/40ZR18 XL.

Both sets of wheels are Pegasus and both refurbed and Carrs Anthracite (summers) and Anthracite OE (Winters). Carrs Anthracite is slightly darker and glossier than OE anthracite.

[BigGreg]

(summer) Dunlop Sport MAXX RT 235/40ZR18 XL
(Winter) Vredestein Wintrac Extreme 235/40ZR18 XL.

Both sets of wheels are Pegasus and both refurbed and Carrs Anthracite (summers) and Anthracite OE (Winters). Carrs Anthracite is slightly darker and glossier than OE anthracite.

It was that mine came with 18" Hankook's, not a brand I was familiar with and instantly thought they would be coming off soon (even though they are like new). But they have really surprised me, grip well in the wet, road noise decent so will be keeping them until a wear change is required.

[Jimmie]

It was that mine came with 18" Hankook's, not a brand I was familiar with and instantly thought they would be coming off soon (even though they are like new). But they have really surprised me, grip well in the wet, road noise decent so will be keeping them until a wear change is required.

Nothing wrong with Hankook Ventus tyres.

[Harvey]

Nothing wrong with Hankook Ventus tyres.

I have the V12 evo on mine as summers , years back they were budget but look at German DTM they supply tyres.

[LeeT5]

I have the V12 evo on mine as summers , years back they were budget but look at German DTM they supply tyres.

Evo or Evo2?

There is a big difference in performance between the two.

[BigGreg]

Evo or Evo2?

There is a big difference in performance between the two.

Seem to be Hankook Ventus V12 Evo2 K120. Is that the Good or Bad one?????

[LeeT5]

Seem to be Hankook Ventus V12 Evo2 K120. Is that the Good or Bad one?????

That would be the good one! In fact, it's Hankook's flagship tyre. Top premium performance tyre K120. The K117 (evo) is the last generation and not as good.