im back! c70 monster

**s40t** · Monday 16th February 2015, 21:01

Hello again everyone! Its good to be back in the volvo scene. As some (or no one) will remember I had a green s40 t4. This got scrapped

and so I got a replacement which was temporary. Now. .. im back.

This is what ive just purchased. .

old against new. Couple others.

not alot to say. Its a gst 2.4t. Previous owner had for 10 years. Seems to have all the toys in it. Daul climate etc. Got it for £965.. including the coil pack that failed on the first day it came home.. on Exactly 103000. Strange huh? Anyway, glad to be back. And any info of these would be greatly appreciated left here modifications wise

**stribo** · Monday 16th February 2015, 21:10

Welcome back, nice to see another C70 on the forum. What sort of modifications are you looking for, visual, or performance?

**martybelfastt5** · Monday 16th February 2015, 22:34

looks very straight...nice

**s40t** · Monday 16th February 2015, 22:42

Both. Im going to look at the springs as these seem to be the common option. But mainly want the performance out the way personally. Remaps seem straight forward. Any insight to exhaust, remap companies, Intake side intercoolers etc

**Wobbly Dave** · Tuesday 17th February 2015, 22:32

Strangely familiar - good luck.

**s40t** · Wednesday 18th February 2015, 17:27

Originally Posted by Wobbly Dave

Strangely familiar - good luck.

The car was in aylesbury dave. Lived most its life in the hp post code. Now in wiltshire

**s40t** · Tuesday 24th February 2015, 21:37

Ive been doing abit of shopping around the past couple nights and came across an obx full exhaust for $400-£258. Any advice on the obx systems? I've got a small list of toys I want. Any tips on brands would be great. I dont want the expensive stuff, but definately the wel known affordabld brands. Not cheap crap.

Exhaust systems
Intercooles/piping
air filter setup/location
Inlet manifold
upgrading cooling system
brembo brake discs
platinum spark plugs
back box delete with 3in replacement

just struggling to source parts so calling to the hills
I know to contact don for the mte map, but I want this lot ready before mapping. Am I best of on having a complete straight threw (or sports cat) or get a rear box?

**Santa** · Tuesday 24th February 2015, 22:06

Welcome back

**stribo** · Tuesday 24th February 2015, 22:06

For aftermarket radiator and intercooler, I went for do88 from parts for Volvo, not cheap but good quality.

For spark plugs I went for NGK Iridium BKR8EIX on Wobbly Dave's advice.
I've got a K&N cone filter where the airbox normally lives.
I managed to pick up a used Ferrita exhaust, and downpipe with 200 cell cat, worth keeping an eye on the forums to see what's about.
Not sure if there's much you can do in regards to the inlet manifold, but a japanifold, or a S60R exhaust manifold would be an improvement.

**s40t** · Wednesday 25th February 2015, 18:00

Originally Posted by stribo

For aftermarket radiator and intercooler, I went for do88 from parts for Volvo, not cheap but good quality.

For spark plugs I went for NGK Iridium BKR8EIX on Wobbly Dave's advice.
I've got a K&N cone filter where the airbox normally lives.
I managed to pick up a used Ferrita exhaust, and downpipe with 200 cell cat, worth keeping an eye on the forums to see what's about.
Not sure if there's much you can do in regards to the inlet manifold, but a japanifold, or a S60R exhaust manifold would be an improvement.

Information worth while. Ive shopped about on here but not much c70 bits performance wise. What did the Intercooler set you back at? The exhaust and filter is priority I think as there the main restrictive parts readily and easily available. Ferritta was the option for the t4. Are these cheapbay 150cell cats actually worth the buy? Mot nov so not bothered if needs switching. She neess the plugs soon so I may follow your suggestion. Thanks mate

**s40t** · Thursday 26th February 2015, 01:15

UPDATE:
Got some cosmetics bits done. Ive started wrapping the wood effect parts. Being one of the younger (probably youngest?) It doesnt come ti a suprise I guess.. but im really happy with them.

Ill get some daytime pics for those Interested with them in.

alao got a cheapy air filter off my civic on. Brought out the dv abit. Slightly dissapointed in the quietness but ill play with a sponge and respectable type cone filter. I like to hear the different parts working and doing there thing so itll do for now.

Get some provacy hopefully tomorrkw if tint turns up as well

Got a quote on a cat back with a silencer for £250 @ 2.5 inch. What is the best size? I was thinking just go al out with a 2.75-3 incj straight threw. Thoughts and opinions on this?

**stribo** · Thursday 26th February 2015, 06:57

I got the intercooler quite cheap, as it was an end of line special, the new design ones are nearly £350:
http://www.partsforvolvosonline.com/...oducts_id=8186
I've not had any experience with the ebay sports cats, so couldn't tell you. If you want a bit more induction/turbo noise, remove the under bonnet insulation.

**MaxTS** · Thursday 26th February 2015, 08:15

So I'm not alone! I thought I was the youngest on here at 23 being a Volvo forum haha.

That actually looks quite nice, suits the black interior. The x70R alcantara seats would suit that well.

**s40t** · Thursday 26th February 2015, 17:01

Originally Posted by MaxTS

So I'm not alone! I thought I was the youngest on here at 23 being a Volvo forum haha.

That actually looks quite nice, suits the black interior. The x70R alcantara seats would suit that well.

Haha no your not! 22next month matey!

Here's an Interior pic. I need to get the stereo surrounding done. I may tempt it still it with unit out, its pretty straight...

had a look under car. Realosed theres no real back box... thats out the wibdow haha but quoted £250 for a custom made one. . Birthday treat I think

sound deadening gone under bonnet. .had made a difference. Got a speak to spool. Going to look for a foam mushroom type filted other than mesh cone.. more to come

**s40t** · Thursday 5th March 2015, 17:14

Got my first official purchase today. Off a former member from here. Nothing much, but much difference..and saved me 25 squiders

I think it needs the projector lights and maybe a splitter. Will see.

Also recieved these haha made me laugh

So alls good

will focus on something more power giving soon.

**BIG G** · Thursday 5th March 2015, 20:20

Coming along mate, slowly but surely:-) the lights would set the front off

**s40t** · Friday 6th March 2015, 09:58

Yeah looks abit odd still but there we go lol. Im thinking a small black splitter? Thoughts and opinions?

**s40t** · Sunday 8th March 2015, 20:23

Nothing much to update on car parts.. but went all out on a new baby seat for when hes big enough.. travelling in first class recaro...

Had to be done. My next up grade is im hoping for a custom exhaust.. but is it going to sound cheapy and poor? Its a t304 grade. Silencer delete or not?

**stribo** · Sunday 8th March 2015, 21:18

Originally Posted by s40t

Nothing much to update on car parts.. but went all out on a new baby seat for when hes big enough.. travelling in first class recaro...

Had to be done. My next up grade is im hoping for a custom exhaust.. but is it going to sound cheapy and poor? Its a t304 grade. Silencer delete or not?

Good choice, we've got the isofix version, and it matches our interior:

**s40t** · Sunday 8th March 2015, 23:18

Originally Posted by stribo

Good choice, we've got the isofix version, and it matches our interior:

I got it in a sale from £165 to £128 so thought id grab abit... not needed for a while but its bought and paid for. Theres was only two left this then its getting discontinued as theyve brought another out with bigger side impact protection..so a f it moment occured lol. I wanted black but there was only blue. Ahwell next big buy.. ride on car for the little man haha

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