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    Cool The Replika.

    So the story go's I was looking for my second volvo after spending an age & fortune on my first 300,000 mile v70r.
    With my family increasing it made sense to get another now I knew the score & had a fountain of knowledge amongst the forum & the good friends I've met online.
    I saw this car advertised on eBay a while back for £2500 & watched it steadily come down in price. When it came on eBay as an auction I had cash waiting but only if it went for the right price. I made contact with the owner & managed to get a brief history off him. The same time I asked on the forum & cheers to chris for pointing me in the right direction as to it's history with IC on voc. the car had been owned by him for 12 years & had undergone a nice few modifications for fast road use. Ian wanted a red v70r but obviously volvo never made one. It has R 302 discs with ferrodo pads, braided hoses, pro sport budget coilovers, ferrita 3" down pipe, race cat & ferrita 2.5"cat back. It also has a polymount top mount & the small matter of an mte remap.
    The auction ended & I wasn't the winner but I contacted the owner & said any messing give me a call. 3 weeks passed & I heard nothing, I even arranged a viewing with Wayne (judge ninja) to see his t4.
    At last the owner contacted me & thanks to Morgan (shinsplintz101) viewing the car for me a price was agreed. I had to wait over a week due to work commitments but last Sunday my mum & dad picked me up for the 350 mile round trip.
    Here are some pics how she sits today at my caravan. With a heavily pregnant wife I'm limited to going far so intend to do a few mods & a "detail". Been a long time since I went mental with the polish & wax. Lol
    Anyway, here's the pics....



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    i was hankering after this car for months, its a very nice car mate and a rare colour, stands out from the norm

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    yehar, you must have the same phone as me

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    ps its replica

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    Very nice dude, enjoy
    19t, greens, 3" inlet, 3" downpipe with race cat, V70R catback, autotech map...

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    Looks great.
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    It's a lovely looking motor, seemed real good value on the eBay auction so if you paid anything near that I reckon you've got a bloody good buy

    First thing to do is remove the rear window sticker lol

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    Seen this car on eBay, always a great looking example




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    I'm really not liking the grill or headlights, far to modified looking & I'm dreading the day I get tugged for the windows. The headlights are coming off this weekend & the fly eyes are going, along with the eBay sticker on the rear window.
    I plan on fitting a volvo badge on the grill as a temporary measure but mods are very limited until my wife go's back of maternity. I'm still studying the folder of receipts & rolling road printouts, I've really got the right one I feel. No warning lights & go's better than the last one although not as aggressive. 10 mph faster on the local bridge test & on par with a focus rs as I found out last night.
    Best bit, it's not dropped below 30mpg.
    Got my blanking plate to fit & currently carrying out my first mod. I'm in love with this car & it was an absolute bargain.
    Sorry frankie.
    Pedro Replika is the Swedish spelling.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Biff View Post
    Pedro Replika is the Swedish spelling.
    Don't know if serious... lol

    I agree, the tinted headlights are ruining the look of the car. Personally I think an eggcrate grill and the crystal lights from a late C70 would be perfect for this car.

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    Quote Originally Posted by craigoodwood View Post
    yehar, you must have the same phone as me
    My phone is ok but the light was a bit odd, always is on the coast. I'll try get some decent ones once I've given her a love. I've called her Vilma as it's a Swedish girls name & I don't love boys, only brothers.
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    Quote Originally Posted by AcidicDavey View Post
    Don't know if serious... lol

    I agree, the tinted headlights are ruining the look of the car. Personally I think an eggcrate grill and the crystal lights from a late C70 would be perfect for this car.
    Hoping to get a grill on next payday, if I can find one that is!
    The headlights will be a while away due to the cost of them.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Biff View Post
    Pedro Replika is the Swedish spelling.
    副本, thats the Chinese spelling

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    I've got a standard grill here if you want it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Biff View Post
    Hoping to get a grill on next payday, if I can find one that is!
    The headlights will be a while away due to the cost of them.
    You won't like this but I agreed a sale with someone on one I have today, if he doesn't pay for whatever reason I'll let you know.

    Just noticed, doesn't look like it has a TRACS switch?

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    Quote Originally Posted by AcidicDavey View Post
    Personally I think an eggcrate grill and the crystal lights from a late C70 would be perfect for this car.
    I agree.



    They look good and are a big improvement in the dark.
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    Great looking car you got there. Hope it goes well for you.

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    Very nice mate, as many know I'm not a fan of red but as above lose the lights and grill and I'll suppose it will do


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    Sits nicely, what do you think of the ride though? If it's like my C70, and your wife is overdue, you can take her out in it to bring on labour.

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    An egg crate is definitely on the agenda so if you could let me know should a sale fall through Dave that would be great! I had one fitted to the bullion & the difference is night & day.
    Colin thanks very much for the offer but if I did have the standard grill I'd use it for the badge but not sure I want a standard chrome.
    Jim I take that as a compliment mate! I know you will never see me in a green one as green cars are unlucky, both mine were an utter pain in the arse plus red is my colour, my teams colour (football) & I've owned more red cars than any other colour (11 out of 28).
    As for my first mod, here it is...


    Steve the ride is a tad bumpy & she's commented but not told me to sort it. It's wound right down but liveable! We will see what happens but I have a road in mind just incase...
    Saying that whiplash is a bit harsh. Lol
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