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    Quote Originally Posted by Matt30462
    Yes! Very similar scenario here. Think RICA must be very high up on the list of relationship problem causes. Although mine said I could have it, she wasn't impressed when she saw the bill.
    Well i'm very lucky cos Mrs Mopp actually bought me the RICA for my birthday, how cool is that!!

    *Updated list*
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    V70 SE T5
    Tinted windows
    17inch comets
    Lowered 40mm
    Dechromed grill with colour coded Volvo badge
    De badged tailgate
    Rear parking sensors
    RICA 310 remap
    Strut brace
    ITG panel filter
    Newer V70 fanwasher jets
    Kenwood MASK 10 disc stereo and Kenwood spectrum analyser.

    Things to do:
    Perhaps put wood inside if i can get it cheap enough
    maybe change the beige leather stearing wheel as it's minging
    Uprate the brakes with new discs and police spec pads
    Slightly tint the front side windows.
    Thats all I can think of for now.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Waxworks
    Rear parking sensors



    Next mods to get.............................Flat cap, pipe, tartan travel rug........

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    2.5 lpt with rebuilt engine using s60r conrods and pistons and bigger turbo miltec exhaust full vt suspention kit polybushed and strutbrace dump valve and brake upgrade and wheels refurbed having custom remap in 3 to 4 weeks at vt i hope it goes well begging anyway
    Last edited by smithy; Friday 5th May 2006 at 12:29.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Matt30462

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    Heh! It's not me who needs electronics to park the bloody car. Just thought Volvo drivers who need assistance trying to go backwards properly, rather than forwards at speed, had different stickers in their cars.

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    my mods

    hi,
    not sure to really call them mods. but i have
    a JR filter
    a cat replacement
    and a superchip upgrade which they claim 280bhp
    nothing else yet
    cheers

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    mods errrrrrrr none at all


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    Check out my signature for my mods!
    1995 850 T5, Auto

    MODS
    17" tethys
    BSR Induction kit
    Reverse IC
    Strutt brace
    Poly topmount
    Poly LCA bushes
    302mm Brake conversion
    Braided hoses

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    Quote Originally Posted by Waxworks
    Well i'm very lucky cos Mrs Mopp actually bought me the RICA for my birthday, how cool is that!!

    *Updated list*
    Mods
    V70 SE T5
    Tinted windows
    17inch comets
    Lowered 40mm
    Dechromed grill with colour coded Volvo badge
    De badged tailgate
    Rear parking sensors
    RICA 310 remap
    Strut brace
    ITG panel filter
    Newer V70 fanwasher jets
    Kenwood MASK 10 disc stereo and Kenwood spectrum analyser.

    Things to do:
    Perhaps put wood inside if i can get it cheap enough
    maybe change the beige leather stearing wheel as it's minging
    Uprate the brakes with new discs and police spec pads
    Slightly tint the front side windows.
    Thats all I can think of for now.
    What will Moppie buy me? I already have the 304 RICA map

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    Setup of car to date (1 May 2006):

    MBC is now fitted correctly (no over boost cut off now)
    MAF Gauze has been removed
    HKS Mushroom Filter nicked off a Skyline(cold air box to be installed)
    White Powder coated "chavy" T5 wheels.
    Blue powder coated inlet manifold.
    Blue Powder coated Sump.
    Blue power steering pump bracket.
    Battery relocated to the rear passenger footwell
    All unrequired interior removed..2xseats/steering wheel/pedals and instruments are all that are left.
    Windows replaced with Polycarbonate. Sealed (very hot in summer I think)
    Dashboard chopped in half (then in half again)
    All heating removed
    Lockable bonnet pins fitted and bonnet hinges removed.
    Increase air flow to intercooler/Radiator by cutting a big hole in the front bumper.
    Rear spoiler removed

    To do :
    Adjustable Droplinks
    Adjustable Suspension
    Delrin Lower wishbone Bushes......then just maybe a new ECU...
    Last edited by JUDGENINJA; Friday 5th May 2006 at 22:32.


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    Oh dear, I didn't realise I still had my old cars details up,lol.

    Ok, here's the new car stuff...

    855 T5R in Black,

    K&N Panel filter,
    Ferrita Cat back exhaust,
    Rica 304 remap,
    Poly top mount,
    Volvo Strut brace,
    IPD adjustable drop links,
    Poly wishbone bushes,
    V70 Rear lights,
    V70 Door handles,
    Window tints,
    De badged and painted Grill,
    Refurbed Titan alloys.
    Last edited by Tomcat; Sunday 4th January 2009 at 01:40. Reason: Ooopps new car....

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    will tell you next month when i pay vt for my new engine, around the good old 400hp so shoul be quite a few!

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    Full VSH
    304 bhp rica
    Strutt Brace
    Itg panel air filter
    Drilled Box (ooer)
    Samco Vacuum/Air Hoses in blue
    12 core "racing" HT leads in blue
    Polybush top mount in blue
    Moved Horns
    Tow Bar
    Fire Extinguisher
    7 seats
    Volvo t5 rear and side sticker
    Re-blackened Bumpers

    Wanting
    Remove tow bar
    New tailpipe and rear spoiler heatshield
    New silencer to enhance the noise
    Black mesh grill
    17 " alloys
    Ds2500 and brembo discs
    3 gauge dash pod and gauges, boost, oil pressure and a/another
    headlamp flasher relay for alternative light flash
    etc etc
    855 rica 304bhp, Adjusted Wastegate, Bleed Valve, ITG Panel Filter, 171k fsh, Volvo Strutt Brace, Polybush Topmount , 4mm Samco Vacuum Hoses, 10 Core "Racing" Ht Leads, 302mm Volvo Discs under 16" Columba Alloys, Performance DS2500 Fronts Red Stuff Rears, Drillled Airbox, 5w/40 Oil Changed @ 5k intervals,

    764 B230ET 108k FVSH No mods yet...Planning underway.....

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    Not sure

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ian C70T5
    Not sure
    LOL!!! TBC

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    I Guess So far:

    18" Titanium Grey Pegasus Wheels
    Ferrodo DS2500 Pads All Round
    Brembo Discs All Round
    35% Window Tint All Round
    ITG Panel Filter
    Volvo OEM Strut Brace
    Custom Map RICA
    19T Volvo Turbo
    Miltech CAT Back Exhaust System
    Changed Headunit & AMPS + Added 2 Rockford Fosgate 12" Subs
    Black Mesh Grill + T5 (s40 badge)
    Carbon Fibre Boost Gauge

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pedro Fandango
    T-5R Front Bumper
    Chrome Mesh Put In Front Bumper Lower Air Vents
    Private Registration Plate ( Reading “BIG T5R”or “BIG ToSseR” )
    Headlamp Wipers Removed & Panels Replaced With Lower Spec Items
    Bonnet Grill Sprayed Black (& Safety Latch Removed)
    Alternating Headlights (Same Style As Police, For Show Use Only)
    RGM Moulding Headlight Eyebrows
    Genuine Police Siren (Show Use Only)
    18inch Mille Miglia Evo Alloy Wheels, Fitted with 215/35/18 Tyres
    USA Spec Wing Badges (Repeator Lights Removed)
    Passenger Side Door Lock Removed (Custom Made Using Rear Handle)
    Rear Bumper Modified To Accept Extra Exhaust Pipe
    1995 Spec Rear Lights & Tailgate Panel
    Volvo Badge Removed From Tailgate & Re-Badged As A T-5R
    Fuel Filler Door off Volvo S70 (without Finger Recess)
    EBC Drilled, Grooved & Vented Front Brake Discs With Greenstuff Pads
    Uprated Battery (Largest That Will Fit On Battery Tray)
    Additional Battery Mounted In Place Of Airbox (Dry Cell)
    Powerflow Stainless Steel Exhaust with Twin Exit (One Each Side)
    Powerflow Stainless Steel De-Cat Pipe
    Silicone Vac Hoses
    Reverse Flow Intercooler (Rare Option Fitted as Standard)
    Relocated Airflow Meter (To Allow Straighter Airflow to Turbo)
    MAF Screen Removed
    Powerflex Solid Top Engine Mount
    Prototype Pipercross Viper Induction Kit
    Horns Relocated To Under Bumper (To Allow More Air to Intercooler)
    Bonnet Slam Panel Centre Support Removed (To Allow More Air To Intercooler)
    Intercooler Water Injection System
    DBS Motorsport Manual Boost Controller (Set to 11-14psi)
    TWR Volvo Suspension Strut Brace
    Lowered 15mm as Facotory Option
    Powerflex Front Wishbone Bushes
    Custom Made A-Post Twin Gauge Pod
    Race X Air/Fuel Ratio Meter
    Race X Digital Turbo Pressure Gauge
    Race X Aluminum Pedal Covers
    Machined Alloy Cigarette Lighter
    Alloy Gear Lever Surround
    Custom Made Colour Coded Door Trims
    Gear Level Shortened By 1.5inches
    Race X Colour Coded/Chrome Gear Knob
    Colour Coded/Chrome Handbrake Cover
    Kenwood PS Series Minidisk Headunit
    Kenwood CD Slave Unit (Mounted In Second DIN Slot)
    Kenwood 10 Disc CD Changer
    Kenwood 6 Channel Electric X-Over
    VIBE VP1 Amplifier (150 Watt x2)
    VIBE VP2 Amplifier (300 Watt x2)
    VIBE VP3 Amplifier (150 Watt x4)
    VIBE VP4 Digital Amplifier (2000 Watt x2)
    VIBE ST10 1inch Tweeters Mounted On Top Corners on Windscreen
    VIBE SR50 5inch Coaxial Speakers in Front Doors
    VIBE ST10 1inch Tweeters on Rear B Post in Rear
    VIBE SR50 5inch Coaxial Speakers in Rear Doors
    2x VIBE 15inch Subwoofers Mounted In Ported Box
    VIBE ST60 6.5 Component Set Mounted Inside Of Bootlid
    Additional VP1 Mounted On Bootlid With Above Speakers
    Kenwood Steering Wheel Remote Mounted Next To Handbrake
    VIBE Turbo Port Mounted In Rear Centre Armrest
    2 Farad Digital Capacitor
    Sony Playstation 2 (Mounted In Glovebox)
    Necvox 5.6inch Colour Monitor (Mounted in Ashtray)
    2x Pyle 4inch Monitors (Mounted In Rear Headrests)
    Cordless Headphones (Only Supply Sound Off The PS2)
    2x Strobe Lights (Mounted One Each Side of the Boot)
    Smoke Machine (Mounted Under Spare Wheel)
    Remote Control for Boot Lights & Smoke Machine
    Sound Sensitive Laser (Attached To Inside Of Boot Lid)

    Planned Modifications

    AquaMist Water Injection
    Blitz FattX Turbo Timer
    Apexi Boost Controller
    Higher Power Coil
    Engine Fan Bypass Switch
    FSE Fuel Pressure Regulator
    Bailey Twin Piston Dump Valve (With Recirc Block Off Plate)
    Samco Coolant Hoses (& One-Off Turbo Pipes)
    Remove Second Battery & Place Original In Spare Wheel Well
    Spax 40mm Lowering Springs

    you'll be pleased to know the list will be getting shorter when i get around to removing the stereo
    I think you've missed off your air-freshener!! lol!
    Good to hear from you Pedro! Geesh - thats some setup you have there!

    In comparison to most, my mod list pales into insignificance....

    MBC set to 12/13psi
    Stealth Boost Gauge
    Relocated Horns
    Modified Grille
    MAF Sensor Screen removed
    Drilled Airbox - soon to be replaced with original spec to reduce heat-soak.
    17" Canisto Alloys
    Clear Side Repeaters
    7500k Headlight Bulbs
    Uprated High Beam Bulbs
    LARGE vpcuk Sticker.. lol
    Sony Head Unit
    Sony 10 Disc Changer
    Sony 12" Sub Woofer
    Kicker IX402 Amp

    I think thats it....
    Wish I had a Volvo!

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    Update!
    19T ,Standard down pipe, Rica, ITG filter , volvo strutbrace, brembo discs, DS performance pads , 17" titans, Ti Boost 1 bar boost gauge that over reads by 0.2 -.2.5 and goes right round to the bottom that would be silly boost ( bearing in mind 3 o clock is 1 bar it goes right round to 6,o,clock) = lots of wheel spinning and torque steer
    280 whp 430 nm @ the wheels! and 1.15 bar on the rollers!
    2004 V50 T5 SE

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    - Saffron C70 T5 GT
    - Iridium Performance Spark Plugs,
    - Front Brembo Discs & Rear Brembo Discs,
    - Front DS2500 Performance pads & Rear DS2500 Performance pads,
    - Volvo Strut Brace (Genuine),
    - ITG Performance Panel Filter,
    - Titanium Grey 18" Pegs (Genuine Volvo),
    - Black Mesh Sports Grill (T5 Badge in Bottom Right)
    - Downpipe / CAT
    - Miltech CAT Back Exhaust System
    - 19T turbo
    - SPM uprated Con Rods (Imported from Sweden)
    - Custom RICA MAP TBA
    - 35% Window Tints All Round
    - 2x 12" Rockford Fosgate Subwoofers
    - Alpine MP3 Headunit
    - Genesis Sub Amplifier
    - Magnat Speaker Amplifier
    - Boost Gauge on Pillar
    - Colour Tinted Aluminium Dash Trim
    - 100/80 Phillips Rally Bulbs
    - Carbon fibre Lettered Number Plates
    - Debadged Rear
    - VPCUK Stick on Front and Rear Windows

    Not sure if i missed anything.

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    Hrmm... ok

    Alpine 7990 / H900 F#1 combo headunit/processor.
    4 * Genesis amplifiers
    Phoenix Gold TiDD10 distribution
    Ixos distribution and wiring
    Optima Yellow Top battery
    Custom fibreglass battery cover with Ixos fuse block on top
    Hybrid Audio Legatia 3 mids in a-pillars
    Hybrid Audio Legatia 1 tweeters in a-pillars
    (midbass to come)
    2 * 10" prototype Hybrid Audio IB subs in a vented spare wheel well.
    SecondSkin sound deadening throughout - floor, boot, dash, headlining, bonnet.
    The mother of all amp racks.
    Inverter, and 240V outlet inbetween the front seats
    Alpine optical CD changer
    12cm fans in OEM rear speaker housings
    RICA

    To come:

    Hybrid Audio Legatia 6 midbasses in the kicks
    Twin transmission line mid enclosures in the door cards
    Custom headphone DAC/amp in a Genesis chassis
    Grado SR325i headphones
    temperature and voltage monitoring
    LinearX Real Time Analyser
    In-car tower PC, controlling H900 processor, RTA, temp monitoring (custom software), alarm, engine start etc..
    Wireless network so I can login to the car from outside, setup the system, monitor status, start the engine, turn on/off fans etc...
    Custom dash top for headunit
    7" Xenarc touch screen
    Bluetooth keyboard in sun visor.

    Uprated shocks.
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