I raced back to UK last week to buy a T5R (96K on the clock) and offload my V70T5 on a mate.
Now I truly understand what a Volvo performance car should be like! This is just so different to V70; knocks the spots off it! Ok, mine was an auto, but wallowed round corners and felt heavy and cumbersome to drive. In comparison, the 855 T5-R is an animal, sticks to the road like the proverbial to a blanket, feels lighter and so much more responsive. I love it and it's totally standard...I did call HLM today though, so there's a bit of a mappy thing heading my way; ordered poly bushes to fit as many bits as possible and PM'd Rufe (via the FRF site) for a strut brace!
Also ordered a set of LHD lights (ebay.de) as I'll be registering the car here en France. Found out I'll pay tax of €170 and only once!!! Kewl
Couple of issues with it are the wheels are in dire need of a refurb, the traction control sensor is knacked and it has the wrong front bumper. Have a new front bumper that I'll get painted and fitted when I'm next back in the UK. Plan is to IPD it, so will be getting their stage 3 kit and uprating suspension and brakes too in the next few months.
I wasn't really sure what car I was going to buy, had pretty much set myself on getting a Merc W210 E55 AMG; have to admit I'm really really pleased I didn't now, as the T5R is absolutely bloody brilliant
Might be tempted towards an E55 in the future though lol
The pics were taken at one of the 5 "star" forts that surround Metz- incredible defensive position and huge.
All it needs is a VPCUK sticker now Justin?
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