Had a trip to demon tweeks today to take a look at this baby. Aparently not been run since 1997 when the ecu was removed. I guess by twr so the map couldnt be cloaned.
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Thursday 27th August 2015, 15:51 #1Senior Member
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Thanked 114 Times in 87 Postsmy trip to demon tweeks
2.5" custom built exhaust system with decat (bcs automotive). Rip kit. Custom built cold air feed with itg filter. Black diamond discs with ferodo ds2000 pads. Black edition polybushed wishbones & top engine mount. Polybushed subframe mounts and lower engine mount. Adjustable front camber bolts. Strut brace. Custom made brock alloy wheels. H&r lowering springs. Mbc. Hlm 304map. 52mm boost gauge with orange needle and black back to match original dials. Tomcat r spolier built into bumper.
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Thursday 27th August 2015, 16:05 #2Senior Member
a 19t just isn't laggy enough
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Thanked 5,021 Times in 4,072 Postscome on, we need more pictures than that
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Thursday 27th August 2015, 16:31 #3Senior Member
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Thursday 27th August 2015, 16:44 #4Senior Member
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Thanked 114 Times in 87 PostsNo but apparently it did a few rounds in the emerican touring cars after the btcc then was stopped and its not done anything since.
2.5" custom built exhaust system with decat (bcs automotive). Rip kit. Custom built cold air feed with itg filter. Black diamond discs with ferodo ds2000 pads. Black edition polybushed wishbones & top engine mount. Polybushed subframe mounts and lower engine mount. Adjustable front camber bolts. Strut brace. Custom made brock alloy wheels. H&r lowering springs. Mbc. Hlm 304map. 52mm boost gauge with orange needle and black back to match original dials. Tomcat r spolier built into bumper.
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Thursday 27th August 2015, 18:16 #5Senior Member
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No pleasing some folk
2.5" custom built exhaust system with decat (bcs automotive). Rip kit. Custom built cold air feed with itg filter. Black diamond discs with ferodo ds2000 pads. Black edition polybushed wishbones & top engine mount. Polybushed subframe mounts and lower engine mount. Adjustable front camber bolts. Strut brace. Custom made brock alloy wheels. H&r lowering springs. Mbc. Hlm 304map. 52mm boost gauge with orange needle and black back to match original dials. Tomcat r spolier built into bumper.
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Thursday 27th August 2015, 18:22 #6Senior Member
The Volvo with a 'twist'!
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Thanked 801 Times in 547 PostsVery cool.
I want that stance on mine lol
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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.
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Thursday 27th August 2015, 18:24 #7Trader
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Thanked 2,222 Times in 1,791 PostsI think we all do,lol..
Originally Posted by AcidicDavey
Nice photo's dude, think I seriously need to drive over and take some myself before I start on this front bumper.http://www.airbrushartists.org/Gal72..._s_Gallery.asp
Currently rocking Volvo's finest V70R 2WD Manual
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Thursday 27th August 2015, 18:31 #8Senior Member
a 19t just isn't laggy enough
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Thanked 5,021 Times in 4,072 PostsYou not done that yet, jez lol Originally Posted by Tomcat
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Thursday 27th August 2015, 18:32 #9New Identity
Back in an AWD....Oh the grip!
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Thanked 2,582 Times in 2,051 PostsHmm, for some reason I like that centre exit exhaust....
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Thursday 27th August 2015, 18:33 #10Senior Member
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Thanked 114 Times in 87 PostsWhat have i started lol
2.5" custom built exhaust system with decat (bcs automotive). Rip kit. Custom built cold air feed with itg filter. Black diamond discs with ferodo ds2000 pads. Black edition polybushed wishbones & top engine mount. Polybushed subframe mounts and lower engine mount. Adjustable front camber bolts. Strut brace. Custom made brock alloy wheels. H&r lowering springs. Mbc. Hlm 304map. 52mm boost gauge with orange needle and black back to match original dials. Tomcat r spolier built into bumper.
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Thursday 27th August 2015, 21:10 #11Senior Member
Meh.....
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Thanked 1,434 Times in 1,118 PostsJason Minshaw owns it.
He owns demon Tweeks.
Awesome car. I kiss it & lick it every time I pop in for a brew.missing being Swedish
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Thursday 27th August 2015, 21:12 #12Senior Member
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Thanked 1,434 Times in 1,118 PostsI'll get some pictures under the bonnet, maybe underneath.
Braces everywhere.missing being Swedish
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Thursday 27th August 2015, 21:31 #13Senior Member
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Thanked 5,021 Times in 4,072 Postsi'm curious to which car it is, if you can get a the number off the TWR plate on the SIPS panel inside the drivers door Originally Posted by Biff
can see the plate in the bottom left corner
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Thursday 27th August 2015, 22:04 #14Senior Member
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Thanked 1,434 Times in 1,118 PostsYeah shouldn't be a problem.
I'm sure it was a wtcc car but don't quote me on that.
He's owned it well over a year. He has an s40 touring car also apparently.missing being Swedish
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Thursday 27th August 2015, 22:16 #15Senior Member
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Thanked 5,021 Times in 4,072 Postsactually, looking at the register i reckon its this one as they mention SportsPromotions which its got stickered on it http://www.supertouringregister.com/...er/vehicle/17/ Originally Posted by Biff
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Friday 28th August 2015, 06:32 #16Senior Member
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Thanked 1,434 Times in 1,118 PostsYes I thought as much, so he does own an s40.
Never known him have volvo's before, he's a Porsche man usually. Lol
He owns an awesome modified gt3 rs.missing being Swedish
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Friday 28th August 2015, 13:10 #17Senior Member
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Thanks for the photos and links. Nice to see the 'real thing'!
Some people get soooo upset when the originality of the supposed BTCC 855 that floats about various meets gets questioned!
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Friday 28th August 2015, 14:17 #18Senior Member
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Thanked 5,021 Times in 4,072 Postsdid you go to Gaydon? lol Originally Posted by Redbrick
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Friday 28th August 2015, 21:17 #19Senior Member
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Thanked 1,434 Times in 1,118 PostsWasn't it a real touring car? Was it a promotion tool? Originally Posted by p fandango
missing being Swedish
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Friday 28th August 2015, 21:19 #20Senior Member
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Thanked 801 Times in 547 PostsLooks pretty real to me but then I have absolutely no idea what I'm on about
Volvo 850 BTCC Estate 1 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.
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