I am the first to admit that my post count since joining this illustrious forum has been…abysmal!!! That is not to say that I have been ignoring the on goings. I can say hand on heart the inspiration from one or two regular project contributors has had me searching for the solution.
This finally arrived a few weeks ago in the shape of a Silver Metallic ’53 plate ’04 spec. manual V70R with full Volvo service history. It now sits beside the ’06 spec. Geartronic Sapphire Black V70R which my good lady will be driving as her ’01 spec V70 T5 will sadly have to depart after some 11 years of faithful service. (If I had the room, it would be staying as the family workhorse)
So yes, we are now a two V70R family. His & Hers. No, we won’t be wearing matching woolly pullys!!
Since the arrival a few jobs have been undertaken;
Later ’05> rear lights have been fitted. (
Lee you know where this is going.)
Indeed, I do!
The slightly damaged load area interior has been repaired/replaced.
The steel drop down luggage guard swapped in from the T5.
Load area floor cover with storage netting swapped in from the T5.
Diadem indicator bulbs fitted.
Centre console cubby box lid and gear lever staging carbon wrapped.
Anthracite Pegasus 18” wheels fitted with Dunlop Sportmaxx Great choice, Very easy to clean and apply Tyre gel. You'll be impressed.
Jetex Blue air filter fitted.
Nordkap Blue leather cleaned and Autoglym leather care cream applied
Jobs awaiting parts;
OE Rear Mud Flaps being collected tomorrow.
‘05> OE flat wiper arms and blades are being collected tomorrow.
Replacement oil filler cap seal being collected tomorrow. (Old one is like a ring of hard plastic).
IPD strut brace mountings on their way.
Super Pro Top Engine/Steady Bar bush arrived today but;
Sweet!!
Awaiting Powerflex small bush for above before the whole steady bar rebushing/remounting is carried out.
To Do List.
Front and Rear 5mm Eibach Spacers and full alignment check/adjustment.
Cherished transfer swap
Later gear position embossed gear lever knob. (Current one is a bit threadbare!!)
(Lee you wouldn’t have the right part number to hand? Thanks.) Sorry, late seeing thread. Harvey has supplied.
Performance Exhaust (Make to be decided) Get custom built....Way, way cheaper and IMHO, a better fit. Plus you can tailor the exhaust tips, as I did.
Powerflex to lower front wishbones Don't forget the Wishbone rears too! New Powerflex bush is very good.
‘05> Tailgate badging
D5 oil cooler conversion.
Don't forget the oil cooler 'O' rings
Brembo Drilled Disc conversion.
Windowed air box conversion. Who ever gave you that idea?
Refurbish the silver 18” Pegasus that came with the car and fit winter tyres.
New Monroes 4C’s all round
Atacama conversion.
Fit Black grill surround conversion off the Sapphire Black V70R Need to know what you mean with this?
Fit the Elevate Front Bumper Lower Grille Insert
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