S70 r 1998

[jamesy12345]

I checked my 850 trip computer versus full tank method and it was found to overread mpg by 1mpg i.e. 32mpg on trip computer versus 31mpg calculated.

Quite impressed with the accuracy to be honest.

Glad you got your wiring sorted and that not a bad average for an 'R' and probably at a fairly swift pace as well. Mine was returning approx 14.5 mpg on the way home from shakey with exhaust hanging off just tootling along....lol

Ah, these MPG readings...

Methinks noone's told the computer that the injectors have been changed?!

I'd go along with Jamesy though, prob just a nudge over 30mpg, not bad going really for a 300 horse motor

Erm can I have some of that read the S70r mpg tonight 19.6 which is a improvement over the 19.5 it said the other day looks like the other half likes the new found power

cheers for comments chaps....I'll try to remember to check it properly..! Sub-20 mpg good effort folks!! The V70 used to drink a bit when pressing on....

[AcidicDavey]

I wish I had a long drive way like you James.

[jamesy12345]

I wish I had a long drive way like you James.

It was either my driveway or the autobahn one of the two!

[Doingitsideways]

I wish I had a long drive way like you James.

Impressive figures considering his Mum's drive is uphill. On the way out at least

[jamesy12345]

Impressive figures considering his Mum's drive is uphill. On the way out at least

Good point - I don't own a driveway...I can dream though!

[jamesy12345]

Brief update....changed oil & filter. OE filter & 10W/40 semi-sythetic.

Drove the car to a place with a couple of lifts that can be rented by the hour - 4 post(er) was in use, two post doesn't like my car as it's too low.....car is also too low for a pair of ramps there.

So, used the volvo supplied jack (& an axle stand of course for back up), laying on the cold floor within sight of expensive lifting equipment. I used to do all work on my cars in the street without the proper equipment - seems that I am destined forever to crappy scissor jacks.

[Doingitsideways]

Wounded.
Working on the cold floor, with a two post in sight!

Sent you a PM fella, don't wanna derail your threa, but did you have a look for those arches for me?

[jamesy12345]

Wounded.
Working on the cold floor, with a two post in sight!

Sent you a PM fella, don't wanna derail your threa, but did you have a look for those arches for me?

Never got time sorry fella! Mad busy just before leaving. PM'd with a plan

[jamesy12345]

About time for an update, after the weekend of adventures...nitrous kit added last month

Dash switch - position 'I' is for the radiator fan, postion 'II' is fan + nitrous


Nitrous & fuel solenoid visible in the photo, microswitch on the throttle wheel & connection to fuel rail (via Schrader valve) hidden under the plastic cover.


Injection nozzle into elbow just before throttle body - notice the nitrous inlet is behind the fuel inlet for better mixing/atomisation, & the nozzle is twisted at 45 degrees for the same reason....don't want cylinder 5 getting any more than cylinder 1..!


Bottle in the boot...red thing is the relief valve




Previously I've used a boost switch, to activate the nitrous above (or below) a certain boost pressure. But tbh the map for the car is not aggressive so I didn't bother with one. Note to self: never ever try for WOT in 5th gear at 40/50 mph...!

[MaxTS]

You nutter!

Interesting to see another S70R thread though. I think I'm going back to the OEM with mine now apart from a few subtle mods.

How does the NOS feel then?

[jamesy12345]

You nutter!

Interesting to see another S70R thread though. I think I'm going back to the OEM with mine now apart from a few subtle mods.

How does the NOS feel then?

I didn't think it made much difference...until I took it the bottle off for school run duties! Definitely makes a difference - 1st & 2nd gear not possible to got WOT without losing traction, 3rd gear pretty good up to about 105 mph at 7000 rpm...and that is about as far as I've got. Needs more road

The jets are 40 nitrous and 100 fuel (WON sizes) - which equals about +50 hp in theory

[Yosser]

Bonkers.

Keep up the good work D

[jamesy12345]

Bonkers.

Keep up the good work D

Thank Nick..I think it's about time I changed those RSR's..!!! Hope the S60R is serving you as well as this one

[Doingitsideways]

Looks good

Don't forget a pic of that expertly bodged blow down pipe!

[jamesy12345]

Some pictures from York last weekend...including the blowdown pipe as Steve mentioned...top bodgery!

In the queue for scrutineering...for those unfamilar with this strange practice, that is where a man pulls at your battery & says strange things like 'show me your bottle'...just humour him, he will go away eventually





First big mistake of the day - parking next to Neal & expecting Mr Scrutineer to be impressed (he was actually with our DIY tubing )







Finally in the real queue!







tbc...

[jamesy12345]

Fastest ticket of 14 runs in total..



Pork-Chop loved it - like the Hob Nobs biscuits in that Peter Kay sketch - "Again! Dip me again!!"



I'm still driving around with this on...makes me feel windswept & interesting..



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er in other news..I changed the fuel filter. Used a volvo item

[stribo]

Fastest ticket of 14 runs in total..



Pork-Chop loved it - like the Hob Nobs biscuits in that Peter Kay sketch - "Again! Dip me again!!"



I'm still driving around with this on...makes me feel windswept & interesting..

We always keep our race numbers on our cars for a few weeks after a strip meet, 1 because we're too lazy to wash them off, and 2, because it's a talking point, though mainly, people assume we've just got the car from an auction. Lol

[MoleT-5R]

lol.... and his gay gold one is faster than your one .....lol........oh poop and mine but not for long ..

[Doingitsideways]

See you caught the Shark having some weight reduction surgery there

Was a cracking day, I counted up and found I'd managed 10 runs myself, didn't seem like it.

Louise is also driving around with the number on, it'll come off eventually

[jamesy12345]

lol.... and his gay gold one is faster than your one .....lol........oh poop and mine but not for long ..

Off the line you were leaving me behind, Adrian, I'll post a video when I sort them out...something I need to work on - gearing and traction....I can't think of a different way to do it than a M56 box with 3.77 final drive & proper LSD. That would let me get up to about 110-115 in 3rd over the line, although traction is more important

None of our cars will be ever finished

See you caught the Shark having some weight reduction surgery there

Was a cracking day, I counted up and found I'd managed 10 runs myself, didn't seem like it.

Louise is also driving around with the number on, it'll come off eventually

did you get a photo of that leaf that was slowing you down after you got rid of everything possible out of the boot, plus the leaf, your time dropped by 2 tenths