Current Volvo's 1995 854 Gul T-5R 1996 855 Olive T-5R 1997 855 Olive AWD 1999 V70R AWD and 2005 XC90 D5 AWD
Previous Volvo's 1987 745 gle 1989 745 GL 1995 855 Olive GLE 2001 V70 p2
My Ebay Items http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/quik.connection
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.
98 V70 AWD - Long Term Companion. Loads of little changes, the Volvo with a twist.
96 850 R Estate - Pink Pus, project pulled from the weeds!
Oh, plus a glorious (but dead) 01 Alfa 166 V6 and a 05 Liquid Yellow Clio 182.
Current Volvo's 1995 854 Gul T-5R 1996 855 Olive T-5R 1997 855 Olive AWD 1999 V70R AWD and 2005 XC90 D5 AWD
Previous Volvo's 1987 745 gle 1989 745 GL 1995 855 Olive GLE 2001 V70 p2
My Ebay Items http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/quik.connection
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!
98 V70 AWD - Long Term Companion. Loads of little changes, the Volvo with a twist.
96 850 R Estate - Pink Pus, project pulled from the weeds!
Oh, plus a glorious (but dead) 01 Alfa 166 V6 and a 05 Liquid Yellow Clio 182.
good plan, best of luck mate
Current Volvo's 1995 854 Gul T-5R 1996 855 Olive T-5R 1997 855 Olive AWD 1999 V70R AWD and 2005 XC90 D5 AWD
Previous Volvo's 1987 745 gle 1989 745 GL 1995 855 Olive GLE 2001 V70 p2
My Ebay Items http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/quik.connection
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
98 V70 AWD - Long Term Companion. Loads of little changes, the Volvo with a twist.
96 850 R Estate - Pink Pus, project pulled from the weeds!
Oh, plus a glorious (but dead) 01 Alfa 166 V6 and a 05 Liquid Yellow Clio 182.
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!).
04-04-15 001 by AcidicDavey, on Flickr
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
06-04-15 001 by AcidicDavey, on Flickr
06-04-15 002 by AcidicDavey, on Flickr
...and, as I seem to post here more than any other forum these days I'm now flying the flag for the forum
06-04-15 003 by AcidicDavey, on Flickr
98 V70 AWD - Long Term Companion. Loads of little changes, the Volvo with a twist.
96 850 R Estate - Pink Pus, project pulled from the weeds!
Oh, plus a glorious (but dead) 01 Alfa 166 V6 and a 05 Liquid Yellow Clio 182.
craigoodwood (Tuesday 7th April 2015),jamesy12345 (Tuesday 7th April 2015),MoleT-5R (Tuesday 7th April 2015),Orca2 (Thursday 9th April 2015),stutgart69 (Monday 11th May 2015)
Looks awesome does that, Dave.
Simply awesome
AcidicDavey (Tuesday 7th April 2015)
Looks like your efforts have been well rewarded..nice work
Current Volvo's 1995 854 Gul T-5R 1996 855 Olive T-5R 1997 855 Olive AWD 1999 V70R AWD and 2005 XC90 D5 AWD
Previous Volvo's 1987 745 gle 1989 745 GL 1995 855 Olive GLE 2001 V70 p2
My Ebay Items http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/quik.connection
AcidicDavey (Tuesday 7th April 2015)
Cheers chaps.
Nice day and since we love photos I took the old girl to my favourite spot for some snaps... enjoy!
07-04-15 001 by AcidicDavey, on Flickr
07-04-15 002 by AcidicDavey, on Flickr
07-04-15 003 by AcidicDavey, on Flickr
07-04-15 004 by AcidicDavey, on Flickr
07-04-15 005 by AcidicDavey, on Flickr
07-04-15 006 by AcidicDavey, on Flickr
07-04-15 007 by AcidicDavey, on Flickr
07-04-15 008 by AcidicDavey, on Flickr
07-04-15 009 by AcidicDavey, on Flickr
07-04-15 010 by AcidicDavey, on Flickr
07-04-15 011 by AcidicDavey, on Flickr
07-04-15 012 by AcidicDavey, on Flickr
07-04-15 013 by AcidicDavey, on Flickr
07-04-15 014 by AcidicDavey, on Flickr
07-04-15 018 by AcidicDavey, on Flickr
That is all.
98 V70 AWD - Long Term Companion. Loads of little changes, the Volvo with a twist.
96 850 R Estate - Pink Pus, project pulled from the weeds!
Oh, plus a glorious (but dead) 01 Alfa 166 V6 and a 05 Liquid Yellow Clio 182.
martin_r_smith (Wednesday 8th April 2015),MoleT-5R (Wednesday 8th April 2015),Orca2 (Monday 11th May 2015),stutgart69 (Monday 11th May 2015)
That blue colour looks great, Davey....looks like the weather is starting to get better in your part of the world!
AcidicDavey (Wednesday 8th April 2015)
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
08-04-15 001 by AcidicDavey, on Flickr
08-04-15 002 by AcidicDavey, on Flickr
At least we've got better reception now!
98 V70 AWD - Long Term Companion. Loads of little changes, the Volvo with a twist.
96 850 R Estate - Pink Pus, project pulled from the weeds!
Oh, plus a glorious (but dead) 01 Alfa 166 V6 and a 05 Liquid Yellow Clio 182.
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 (Thursday 9th April 2015)
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
Gaydon 4 12-04-15 by AcidicDavey, on Flickr
Gaydon 5 12-04-15 by AcidicDavey, on Flickr
Gaydon 6 12-04-15 by AcidicDavey, on Flickr
Haven't done anything with the car since. just drive it. Birds decorated it though, GRRRRRR!
21-04-15 001 by AcidicDavey, on Flickr
Gave me chance to see what it beads like
21-04-15 002 by AcidicDavey, on Flickr
21-04-15 003 by AcidicDavey, on Flickr
21-04-15 004 by AcidicDavey, on Flickr
21-04-15 005 by AcidicDavey, on Flickr
21-04-15 006 by AcidicDavey, on Flickr
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!
98 V70 AWD - Long Term Companion. Loads of little changes, the Volvo with a twist.
96 850 R Estate - Pink Pus, project pulled from the weeds!
Oh, plus a glorious (but dead) 01 Alfa 166 V6 and a 05 Liquid Yellow Clio 182.
Biff (Friday 24th April 2015)
Cars looking good Dave you just need to add some tyre shine to finish it off
Sooty...
1997 V70 2.5 10v SE
AcidicDavey (Friday 24th April 2015)
My Mrs's was eying up your front splitter with envy at VT200, looks like I'm going to have to find her one....
Current Volvo's 1995 854 Gul T-5R 1996 855 Olive T-5R 1997 855 Olive AWD 1999 V70R AWD and 2005 XC90 D5 AWD
Previous Volvo's 1987 745 gle 1989 745 GL 1995 855 Olive GLE 2001 V70 p2
My Ebay Items http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/quik.connection
AcidicDavey (Friday 24th April 2015)
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
R Scrapper 002 by AcidicDavey, on Flickr
R Scrapper 003 by AcidicDavey, on Flickr
R Scrapper 004 by AcidicDavey, on Flickr
I want this ride height lol
R Scrapper 005 by AcidicDavey, on Flickr
R Scrapper 006 by AcidicDavey, on Flickr
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...
04-05-15 001 by AcidicDavey, on Flickr
04-05-15 004 by AcidicDavey, on Flickr
04-05-15 006 by AcidicDavey, on Flickr
04-05-15 015 by AcidicDavey, on Flickr
98 V70 AWD - Long Term Companion. Loads of little changes, the Volvo with a twist.
96 850 R Estate - Pink Pus, project pulled from the weeds!
Oh, plus a glorious (but dead) 01 Alfa 166 V6 and a 05 Liquid Yellow Clio 182.
craigoodwood (Tuesday 12th May 2015)
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!
AcidicDavey (Monday 11th May 2015)
What a stunning looking car Davey.
Mine is that colour of Blue as well, but that is where the comparison ends! lol
AcidicDavey (Monday 11th May 2015)
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