My 2006 Magic Blue 2.0T V70

[ed-oorklep]

Since it's turning into a bit of a project I guess I should make a thread about it here.

It started off last year as a 'have to buy a new car quick' because my old S60 T5 was in a crash and technically totalled.

I could salvage a lot of parts that are slowly making its way to the V.

So far I have done the following;

- Silvervision turn signals
- Replaced upper engine mount with a PU one
- Nebula Wheels
- Vacuum lines
- combined the V70 grill with an S60 grill
- Carkit
- BC Racing coilovers
- spacers to get the wheels sitting right (imo)
- Remap, should have about 220-230hp now
- 3" downpipe
- Mud flaps
- new xenon bulbs
- xenon in the fog lights

So it went from this when I bought it:


IMG_7412.jpg by ed-oorklep, on Flickr

to this now:


IMG_8223.jpg by ed-oorklep, on Flickr



Next on the list are
- XC90 front brakes that were on the S60 (will probably also find a set of rears)
- replacing the headlight lenses and getting rid of the orange reflector
- Paint the rims in the darker shade from the Titan rims

Possible things for later
- swap the 16T from the T5 & the injectors but it's gonna need a new clutch first because that'll be smoked quickly with more power
- R bumper or S60 edition bumper
- Have the plastic on the bottom painted in the cars colour.

[kmb]

Nice project, looking good too - Keep us posted on progress!

[Dangerous Dave]

Looking good, I love the colour, shines lovely!

Keep it coming!!

[ed-oorklep]

Today I replacing the headlight lenses....
And covered up the orange corner lights.
I found some sort of hexagon reflective tape on aliexpress wich did the job nicely.

The process is quite simple, get some replacement lenses from vparts.se, cut off the old lenses, work hard to remove the leftovers of the lenses from the groove where the lens sits, add glue for the new lenses, stick the new ones on and done.

Here it is in pictures;

[kmb]

Very neatly done!

[MoleT-5R]

Interesting thread which I will be following, nice work so far sir, I look forward to future updates.

[foammanmark]

Looks very nice indeed, and reminds me that I have a p2 V70 which has now been stuck at my local indy for 2.5 weeks...………………..lol

[ed-oorklep]

Update time,

Finally fitted the XC 90 front brakes (rears will follow)
painted the rims in The Volvo 932 Colour (darker grey)
put on a set of Michelin Pilot Sport 4's in 235/40/R18


IMG_20200910_185849.jpg by ed-oorklep, on Flickr


IMG_20200910_185816.jpg by ed-oorklep, on Flickr

Next on the list is probably a new (stronger) clutch with a single mass flywheel, and possibly the 16T and injectors I still have lying around of the S60 T5 and XC90 rear brakes.

[pepinosport]

Those nebulas in that colour look amazing

[Ric@rdo]

Looks awesome. Congrats!

[ed-oorklep]

Did some work again today

Put a lip on the V70, a BSR Airfilter and a layer or Shinee wax (which rediculously glossy, love it)
The XC90 rear calipers are in, waiting on paint and the rest of the assembly now.
Also new front control arms are ordered and stabilizer links, and some other bits as well.

IMG_20210403_163516 by ed-oorklep, on Flickr

IMG_20210403_161009 by ed-oorklep, on Flickr

[Morgan Harris]

Wow your car engine bay looks so clean. What's your next plan for this car?

[ed-oorklep]

Wow your car engine bay looks so clean. What's your next plan for this car?

apparently haven't been here in a while.
Next up is to get all the bottom trim painted in the colour of the car, and fit an S60 driver edition front bumper & Lip.
I have an appointment with the painter soon, all the parts are in.

I also got some winterwheels;
IMG_20220115_141031 by ed-oorklep, on Flickr

After that its probably the japanifold and 16T of the old T5 and a remap, but that's gonna be a while before I'll put that on.

[MoleT-5R]

After that its probably the japanifold and 16T of the old T5 and a remap, but that's gonna be a while before I'll put that on.

Would guess it may already have a japanifold on it, as they are common on a lot of the later cars afaik.

[ed-oorklep]

I checked it, it doesn't.

[MoleT-5R]

I checked it, it doesn't.

That's a shame.....good job you have got one then.

[ed-oorklep]

Got the trim painted, and an S60 Sports Edition front bumper installed:

IMG_20220328_163628 by ed-oorklep, on Flickr

IMG_20220328_164647 by ed-oorklep, on Flickr

IMG_20220328_164601 by ed-oorklep, on Flickr

[MoleT-5R]

looking lovely