Join Today
Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 20 of 25
  1. #1
    Senior Member
    Now in an Audi...to allow more
    time for my 850s lol
    Shinsplintz 101's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2013
    Location
    Baldock, Hertfordshire
    Posts
    818
    Thanks
    356
    Thanked 428 Times in 280 Posts

    Cool Red 850R Trackday Toy ...the resurrection begins...

    https://goo.gl/photos/ECLEfDwsx1hLbi6W8

    So some of you will be very familiar with this car.....it once belonged to a fella named Elliot....and it went very fast.


    That is until it went bang....not sure of the exact details, but something to do with a failed engine I think [feel free to chip in if you know the full story ]


    Any how, it got broken & by the looks of the old threads there's quite a few members who have bits of the original car tucked away! The chassis along with quite a few bits that nobody wanted went into dry storage at a farm in Lowestoft to be brought back to life by Martin, however it never got started due to the various other projects he has had going & very recently he put it up for sale - well to be specific, the roll cage went up for sale - we did a deal to keep the car intact. So, I'm now the proud owner of a lump of pink metal on pallets with a lovely shiny roll cage embedded inside. Couldn't be happier

    Fortunately for me Martin has kept lots of the original bits from the car - though the shell is pretty much naked - it wont be complete but just about rolling to get it on to the trailer. No interior, no brakes or suspension [I'm supplying front struts & wheels to get it rolling - martins going to bolt on the subframes for me!]


    Its going to need quite a lot of work to get it to the spec I'm after but fortunately Mr William has been enlisted so it should be relatively painless:



    2.5 bottom end & mr Williams head

    turbo tbc, but no smaller than an OD 19t

    m56 w/gripper

    Meth

    Bigger alloy IC & Rad

    Bigger MAF & intake pipework

    Big injectors

    DP, sports cat & SS exhaust - size tbc

    Coilovers - GaZ/KWs

    Big brakes - tbc, probably ap's or similar

    17/18" Team Dynamic wheels

    Even more stripping out - going to try & peel as many kilos off it as possible

    Anything else Tim can think of...& feel free to make your own suggestions, more the merrier



    I've got quite a stockpile of performance parts stashed away already for 850's so I'll dig into that as well as trawling the forums & the dreaded 'Bay for other bits to try & keep costs down. However it will cost what it costs & I wont be cutting corners.


    Cosmetically, if anyone has ever seen the Peter Brock number 5 Car from Aussie touring car back in the 90's you'll get the idea, probably wont go down the full decal route, but you never know!!


    Name:  Brock car.jpg
Views: 0
Size:  11.1 KB



    I do want it road legal if we can mange it so that it can be driven to the track as having to trailer it about would be a bit of a pain in the arse, just depends if it'll make an MOT. Life is compromise.

    This may well be a slow burner of a project, set a provisional finish for next may, maybe in time for the ring..but between my workload & Tim's we'll just have to see - the best things in life are worth waiting for!!



    Thanks for reading, all the best, Morgan
    Last edited by Shinsplintz 101; Friday 19th June 2015 at 08:04.

  2. The Following 8 Users Say Thank You to Shinsplintz 101 For This Useful Post:

    Biff (Monday 6th July 2015),claymore (Thursday 18th June 2015),craigoodwood (Thursday 18th June 2015),Doingitsideways (Thursday 18th June 2015),Jamest5r (Thursday 18th June 2015),Nealevo (Thursday 18th June 2015),S70T5Chris (Thursday 2nd July 2015),WOODY T5 (Thursday 18th June 2015)

  3. #2
    Whiny Old Git
    Aching bones :(
    claymore's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2009
    Location
    Shrewsbury
    Posts
    9,069
    Thanks
    4,385
    Thanked 4,999 Times in 3,015 Posts
    Looking forward to watching this develop
    PIC][/SIGPIC]
    aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
    aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaa

    Facebook^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Old T-5 Kompressor Thread^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ New TT-10 Kompressor Thread

  4. The Following User Says Thank You to claymore For This Useful Post:

    Shinsplintz 101 (Thursday 18th June 2015)

  5. #3
    Senior Member
    855r 6sp lives
    Ettienne's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2014
    Location
    Waterlooville
    Posts
    4,554
    Thanks
    517
    Thanked 1,004 Times in 790 Posts
    I'd not use a 19t, just go for a new k24, so much better turbos and cheap new.

  6. #4
    Senior Member
    VPCUK reigning car of the year
    Nealevo's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2011
    Location
    Home for now.
    Posts
    3,867
    Thanks
    2,157
    Thanked 2,777 Times in 1,607 Posts
    My gearbox and diff came from this car..... Thanks

  7. The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to Nealevo For This Useful Post:

    Biff (Monday 6th July 2015),Shinsplintz 101 (Thursday 18th June 2015)

  8. #5
    Senior Member
    VPCUK Car of the Year 2013
    Jim
    Jamest5r's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2009
    Location
    Kangaroo land
    Posts
    11,131
    Thanks
    7,069
    Thanked 5,282 Times in 3,549 Posts
    My 6 paddle clutch and 4" filter also came from this car

    Looking forward to the updates


    T35, 556Nm/410lbft & 361BHP/317WHP

  9. The Following User Says Thank You to Jamest5r For This Useful Post:

    Shinsplintz 101 (Thursday 18th June 2015)

  10. #6
    Whiny Old Git
    Aching bones :(
    claymore's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2009
    Location
    Shrewsbury
    Posts
    9,069
    Thanks
    4,385
    Thanked 4,999 Times in 3,015 Posts
    I don't think I have anything off this car
    PIC][/SIGPIC]
    aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
    aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaa

    Facebook^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Old T-5 Kompressor Thread^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ New TT-10 Kompressor Thread

  11. The Following User Says Thank You to claymore For This Useful Post:

    Shinsplintz 101 (Thursday 18th June 2015)

  12. #7
    Senior Member
    This status has no user
    cherry1809's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Location
    Miles from anyone
    Posts
    4,218
    Thanks
    1,816
    Thanked 731 Times in 600 Posts
    My old alloys came from this car.

    Current Chariots...
    Micra K11 'project sh*tbox'
    V70 D5 daily
    1991 Transit Recovery

  13. The Following User Says Thank You to cherry1809 For This Useful Post:

    Shinsplintz 101 (Thursday 18th June 2015)

  14. #8
    Senior Member
    OH DEAR
    t5 pete's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Location
    barnsley s.yorkshire
    Posts
    12,470
    Thanks
    2,138
    Thanked 3,711 Times in 2,752 Posts
    Awesome that will be great when done and starting from scratch like it is you know every nut,bolt, linage, bushes, etc etc will all be in top order.
    One thing tho I think a MOT is a must trailering cars is a rite pain in the arse

  15. The Following User Says Thank You to t5 pete For This Useful Post:

    Shinsplintz 101 (Thursday 18th June 2015)

  16. #9
    Moderator
    NOS
    WOODY T5's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2005
    Location
    hull
    Posts
    5,090
    Thanks
    2,573
    Thanked 1,853 Times in 1,341 Posts
    Looks like it's gunner be a nice track toy�� p.s I got nowt off this car lol


    "WOODY T5 fastest volvo 850 since 2011/12/13/14 @ avon and york 13.3 112mph
    854 t5 19t gripper mte bc loads more 311.6 whp 373 foot pound 342 @ clucth
    toy cbr954

  17. The Following User Says Thank You to WOODY T5 For This Useful Post:

    Shinsplintz 101 (Thursday 18th June 2015)

  18. #10
    Senior Member
    No replacement for
    displacement!
    Redbrick's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Location
    Bristol
    Posts
    1,537
    Thanks
    35
    Thanked 269 Times in 206 Posts
    Quote Originally Posted by Ettienne View Post
    I'd not use a 19t, just go for a new k24, so much better turbos and cheap new.
    I would disagree! For longevity go with a 19T.

  19. The Following 3 Users Say Thank You to Redbrick For This Useful Post:

    p fandango (Friday 19th June 2015),S70T5Chris (Thursday 2nd July 2015),Shinsplintz 101 (Friday 19th June 2015)

  20. #11
    Senior Member
    855r 6sp lives
    Ettienne's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2014
    Location
    Waterlooville
    Posts
    4,554
    Thanks
    517
    Thanked 1,004 Times in 790 Posts
    Quote Originally Posted by Redbrick View Post
    I would disagree! For longevity go with a 19T.
    Mines on 150k and boosts to 16psi at 2,000 rpm, no smoke no issues had 3 other s60rs again no issues and they out perform 19ts with flow and coming on boost.

    Had a few 19t equipped cars too, but either will be an improvement, if you want more lag and less flow, definately a 19t is what you need.

  21. #12
    Senior Member
    ..............................
    ....................
    JT's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2010
    Location
    sussex
    Posts
    3,184
    Thanks
    1,641
    Thanked 1,313 Times in 877 Posts
    I have the TW head and cams off this car
    Although, they are currently being modified even more

    Glad the car is in 1 piece. I would have had it, but by the time I made my mind up, it was sold. I hire trailers for £40 a day, cheaper than buying 1, don't have to store it or maintain it!

    Good luck with the build, watching with interest

  22. The Following User Says Thank You to JT For This Useful Post:

    Shinsplintz 101 (Friday 19th June 2015)

  23. #13
    Senior Member
    No replacement for
    displacement!
    Redbrick's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Location
    Bristol
    Posts
    1,537
    Thanks
    35
    Thanked 269 Times in 206 Posts
    Quote Originally Posted by Ettienne View Post
    Mines on 150k and boosts to 16psi at 2,000 rpm, no smoke no issues had 3 other s60rs again no issues and they out perform 19ts with flow and coming on boost.

    Had a few 19t equipped cars too, but either will be an improvement, if you want more lag and less flow, definately a 19t is what you need.

    I'm pleased yours have survived being pushed so hard.

  24. #14
    Senior Member
    855r 6sp lives
    Ettienne's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2014
    Location
    Waterlooville
    Posts
    4,554
    Thanks
    517
    Thanked 1,004 Times in 790 Posts
    Quote Originally Posted by Redbrick View Post
    I'm pleased yours have survived being pushed so hard.
    They seem to have lasted and I used to drive quite hard sometimes (not now though) my old s60r made 337 and was flat out numerous times, but that didn't even split a liner. Just lucky I guess, I've only had one worn out angle gear collar.

  25. #15
    Senior Member
    Now in an Audi...to allow more
    time for my 850s lol
    Shinsplintz 101's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2013
    Location
    Baldock, Hertfordshire
    Posts
    818
    Thanks
    356
    Thanked 428 Times in 280 Posts
    Cheers for all the replies.....can't wait to get the car collected early next month. Should have picked it up weeks ago but blew my back at work so that's delayed play. Martin being a top bloke has been very accommodating.

    Can see the turbo selection has already got a few minds whirring. I was hoping to have gone out in a few different cars today at castle combe with the T5D5 lot to get a feel for different set ups - again back knackered that plan so I'll just have to wait. Lots of options ATM.

    Cheers, Morgan

  26. #16
    Senior Member
    "Need More Power
    Captain"
    c70geoff's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2012
    Location
    Pontypool, South Wales
    Posts
    1,201
    Thanks
    651
    Thanked 384 Times in 265 Posts
    Ooooo now that would be nice
    That's the front splitter I'd love to have on the Turk
    C70 2.4 T Saffy Pearl now dead and stripped
    850 T5 "the Turk" wagon
    V70 D5 parked up for sale
    V50 1.8s family wagon

  27. #17
    Senior Member
    This user has no status

    Join Date
    Jul 2014
    Location
    Geelong, VIC, Australia
    Posts
    168
    Thanks
    4
    Thanked 62 Times in 50 Posts
    Can you post some pics of the starting point?

  28. #18
    Senior Member
    This user has no status
    S70T5Chris's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Location
    Dull Southampton!
    Posts
    3,058
    Thanks
    1,124
    Thanked 1,841 Times in 1,058 Posts
    Quote Originally Posted by Ettienne View Post
    I'd not use a 19t, just go for a new k24, so much better turbos and cheap new.
    Opinions vary.

    19t FTW.

    This car is going to be a track car. I wouldn't even entertain the idea of a K24.
    Factory White 855R : 2.5 Bottom End : Ported & Flowed Cylinder Head : TD04 19T Turbo
    VXR Injectors : ME7 Manifold : TWR Throttle Body : Blackbeast IC : AEM Progressive WI : Ferrita 3" Downpipe
    Milltek Cat-Back : BC BR Coilovers : IPD ARB : AP Racing Brakes : M56 & Gripper LSD

  29. The Following User Says Thank You to S70T5Chris For This Useful Post:

    p fandango (Thursday 2nd July 2015)

  30. #19
    Senior Member
    This user has no status
    S70T5Chris's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Location
    Dull Southampton!
    Posts
    3,058
    Thanks
    1,124
    Thanked 1,841 Times in 1,058 Posts
    Nice one Morgan. The spec your aiming for is pretty much the tried, tested and proven method most of us have opted for. It makes for a hell of a drive. My 850 is at Tims currently if you wanted to pop up there and have a drive of it.
    Factory White 855R : 2.5 Bottom End : Ported & Flowed Cylinder Head : TD04 19T Turbo
    VXR Injectors : ME7 Manifold : TWR Throttle Body : Blackbeast IC : AEM Progressive WI : Ferrita 3" Downpipe
    Milltek Cat-Back : BC BR Coilovers : IPD ARB : AP Racing Brakes : M56 & Gripper LSD

  31. #20
    Senior Member
    Now in an Audi...to allow more
    time for my 850s lol
    Shinsplintz 101's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2013
    Location
    Baldock, Hertfordshire
    Posts
    818
    Thanks
    356
    Thanked 428 Times in 280 Posts
    I'd love to Chris - a very generous offer - I'll have to take a rain check as I'm currently flat on my back in hospital with a blown disc, can't walk or drive

    Will send you a pm though as I'd like a bit of a chat about your set up.

    All the best, Morgan


 

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
This website uses cookies
We use cookies to store session information to facilitate remembering your login information, to allow you to save website preferences, to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners.
     
ipv6 ready