AcidicDavey's 98 V70 AWD - The not an R or T5 thread!

[jamesy12345]

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KW V2 Coilovers 003 by AcidicDavey, on Flickr

Bit of a slow reply but came to me due to Graham's thread on the same subject..

Davey, are the threads exposed on the front strut bodies? Looks like they are covered by something.

[MoleT-5R]

Shows how well you hoover your V70R if you've never looked under your drivers seat.

Yes there is something under the drivers seat, but I've never bothered finding out what it was, why isn't it behind the centre console like in the superior 850 range???.....

[AcidicDavey]

If you've a SC 900, I wouldn't both with a SC901, we've got both in our collection of cars, and the only difference I've found is that the 3 channel setting can be used on FM on the 901, whereas it can only be used on the CD on the 900.

Yeah, the SC901 is a more reliable unit too though.
I won't go out and buy one but buy a whole car with it in as I need/want the speaker dash and dolby processor unit which my R doesn't have.

When I tested this 900 in the R before removing it the CD didn't appear to work, it tried to read but skipped over the disc and looked for a different one. But after trying one of mine it works perfectly! Obviously the first disc I tried wasn't compatible with it, the 900 doesn't play certain formats of CD.

[MoleT-5R]

Yeah, the SC901 is a more reliable unit too though.
I won't go out and buy one but buy a whole car with it in as I need/want the speaker dash and dolby processor unit which my R doesn't have.

When I tested this 900 in the R before removing it the CD didn't appear to work, it tried to read but skipped over the disc and looked for a different one. But after trying one of mine it works perfectly! Obviously the first disc I tried wasn't compatible with it, the 900 doesn't play certain formats of CD.

I would like to find a pro-logic equipped V70 to gut out for the centre speaker and dash-top etc at some point, to up-grade our V70R as this is one of the few Items not up-graded on ours

[AcidicDavey]

I would like to find a pro-logic equipped V70 to gut out for the centre speaker and dash-top etc at some point, to up-grade our V70R as this is one of the few Items not up-graded on ours

I'm going to try and find a late model C70 as the set up is much more common in those.

My plan is to buy one, swap the dash top etc for mine, swap the crystal headlights and eggcrate grill for standard items then sell the car on at a local car auction

I missed this one the other week, should have bid higher!

[MoleT-5R]

good plan, best of luck mate

[AcidicDavey]

Right, following on from the last update about the SC900...
After fitting I noticed a weaker radio reception, as learnt it appears this radio requires 2 aerials, ££££!
I think I've figured it out, I've got the addition cable from the back of the HU to the boot on the driver's side and this cable is connected to a very small grey thing connected to the window which was pictured in my last set of photos with the amp, hopefully fit it this week and have perfect radio reception again

Today and yesterday I've been using the DA on the paint. Nervous at first but it is going well. 7 hours spent on the polishing so far and I have the passenger side still to do.

I've been using a DAS 6 Pro with Sonus 4 part SFX kit. A bit tiring but very satisficing.

The car was fairly shiny anyway but now it is looking great
I actually had a neighbour approach me and ask if I had the car resprayed, he just didn't believe me that it's just well looked after, happy with that! Had a randomer ask that before several months ago too.

I may sort some photos tomorrow.

Just have to fit my new wing mirrors and paint and fit the rear badges.

Almost ready for Gaydon then, really looking forward to it actually

[AcidicDavey]

Finished the polishing, spent another few hours on her today (about 10-11 hours total) but she's now shining like a diamond in a goat's ass

Also fitted my new door mirrors.

For those that care...

- Wash using 2 bucket method with Bilt Hamber Shampoo and 2 Kent 2in1 Noodle Microfibre wash mitts (for above and below the door moldings to keep dirt off the one).
- Clay each separate panel in prep for polish with Bilt Hamber Regular clay lubricated with tap water with a couple of drops of Fairy's finest. Dry panel with a large Microfibre waffle weave towel.
- Then using a DAS6 Pro dual action polisher start using the Sonus SFX 4 part kit.
- So, SFX-1 Restore Polish with matching pad,
- SFX-2 Enhance Polish,
- SFX-3 Final Finish Polish,
- SFX-4 Paint Sealant.

That's the paint sorted, I wasn't too furough so there is still work to be done if I can be bothered. In truth the paint on this car was really quite bad under close scrutiny. Example on the bonnet near the grill, this was from washing bird poop off unprotected paint (yes I was very bad at washing cars etc in the past!).

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Ok, I know I should be driving it or modifying it rather polishing it but I like shiny

It probably doesn't look too different from previous photos but I can assure you in person the shine is so much deeper and glossier. And it's so smooth

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...and, as I seem to post here more than any other forum these days I'm now flying the flag for the forum

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[Doingitsideways]

Looks awesome does that, Dave.

Simply awesome

[MoleT-5R]

Looks like your efforts have been well rewarded..nice work

[AcidicDavey]

Cheers chaps.

Nice day and since we love photos I took the old girl to my favourite spot for some snaps... enjoy!

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That is all.

[jamesy12345]

That blue colour looks great, Davey....looks like the weather is starting to get better in your part of the world!

[AcidicDavey]

Yes Jamesy, we're having it good here atm, around 19-20C or so highs

Another exciting update...

Fitted the second aerial for the SC900 (and no I didn't know they had a second aerial either!).

It connects to a terminal on the driver's rear side window on a terminal that was bare on my car, I wanted to fit whatever it was from the R to this, little did I know it was an extra aerial!

So a case of running a cable from the boot to the dash, fun!

Oh well, it's done now

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At least we've got better reception now!

[Orca2]

Yeeha Davey ,that is shiny with a capital SH it looks deep enough to swim in. I bet it took forever, but what a finish.

I likes shiny too!

[AcidicDavey]

Time for another non update

Went to the VT200 bash at Gaydon on the 12, I forgot to take any photos of my own car but here are photos taken by others...

Gaydon Arrival 12-04-15 by AcidicDavey, on Flickr

Gaydon 1 12-04-15 by AcidicDavey, on Flickr

Gaydon 2 12-04-15 by AcidicDavey, on Flickr

Gaydon 3 12-04-15 by AcidicDavey, on Flickr

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Haven't done anything with the car since. just drive it. Birds decorated it though, GRRRRRR!

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Gave me chance to see what it beads like

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It's lovely washing the car now, the mitt just glides effortlessly.

I have possibly bought a cheap 2005 C70 Collection Convertible. The lights, grill and wheels will be change for that off the R I have and then it will be sold at my local car auction as convertibles do well there and I get some of the bits I need. Win win!

[500tie]

Cars looking good Dave you just need to add some tyre shine to finish it off

[MoleT-5R]

My Mrs's was eying up your front splitter with envy at VT200, looks like I'm going to have to find her one....

[AcidicDavey]

Well, I've been sitting on the V70 R breaker for over 2 months. Gave the bent engine away to a member who wanted a T5 lump to rebuild, I'm pleased someone ended up having it as I couldn't remove it (lack of tools) and it would have just got crushed!

Still, came down Saturday and pulled it out and scrapped the car this morning. Photos if you care...

R Scrapper 001 by AcidicDavey, on Flickr

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I want this ride height lol

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As you can probably tell, not much gone to waste!

R Scrapped by AcidicDavey, on Flickr

But, getting rid of it was harder than I expected! Rang all local dealers and I either got 'Need wheels to get on tow truck' or 'Well if it's just a shell we'll charge you to take it away, low scrap prices etc etc'. The stupid thing is that there is a huge metal recyclers just around the corner that were paying £75 per tonne but 'don't collect'. Didn't have time on my hands so had to pay £10 to get it taken away! One company wanted £50 to take it, jog on!

Anyway, this is The not an R or T5 thread so have some pics of the V70 from last week...

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[JamesT5]

Sad sight seeing a car getting scrapped but at least some of the parts have lived on in other cars. The two nearside doors are now happily sitting on my V70R, many thanks for those!

[stutgart69]

What a stunning looking car Davey.
Mine is that colour of Blue as well, but that is where the comparison ends! lol