Looking good mate, hopefully after bedding in properly they'll be spot on.
M-R-P (Tuesday 23rd July 2013)
Excellent work Martin. Can't beat good brakes, can remember fitting escort cosworth brakes on my mk3 fiesta, made a right difference. Looks like I'll be searching local scrap yards soon
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M-R-P (Tuesday 23rd July 2013)
nice work sir...
who puts 300bhp in a volvo.....DONT MIND MY SMILE, THE VOICES IN MY HEAD ARE JUST TELLING DIRTY JOKES........v70R...hids..black mesh grill...17 inch R alloys..groved and drilled front and rear disc..lots bling..,k-n filter..yamaha R1-98 with nos..touring bike honda varadero xl 1000...
M-R-P (Tuesday 23rd July 2013)
Still a little work to be done - the dust guards are rubbing a bit but that's nowt that I can't cure by hand.
Mrs. M-R-P came out to inspect the work when I finished, and displayed her usual indifference to what I'd done. Although there was an air of concern regarding the reliability/safety of the setup. Bloody woman lol.
19t, greens, 3" inlet, 3" downpipe with race cat, V70R catback, autotech map...
310.2bhp / 333ft/lb
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looks good and once bedded in i bet youll never look back.
s60 2.4 t5 eibach springs,up rated rear anti roll bar, poly bushed wishbones, poly lower engine mount, fmic, bmc air filter, 3" decat, 2.5" stainless exhaust,hlm remap 328bhp,
nice one mart!
needs some nice wheels now!
M-R-P (Tuesday 23rd July 2013)
Big noticeable modification you done there, on a serious note, have you declared it to your insurance company? When I fitted the Porsche setup on my old C70 the insurance didn't go up, but they said if I hadn't of declared it I wouldn't of been covered. Some companies apparently look at it that you may drive quicker due to thinking you can stop later etc.
Mike.
M-R-P (Tuesday 23rd July 2013)
Well done martin........a good upgrade..........welcome to the big brake club
"dare to be different"
M-R-P (Tuesday 23rd July 2013)
nice one!
M-R-P (Tuesday 23rd July 2013)
Anybody wanna swap some sparkly black ameltheas for a set of 18" Ixions?
Here's my logic with this one...
All the parts are genuine Volvo, the calipers are what you'd find on any post-2004 P2 and the disks aren't noticeably larger than the 320mm ones you'd find on the later models too. Also, the V70R/S60R uses brakes (nearly) the same size so theoretically, I'm using parts that could have been fitted from the factory and therefore won't be considered a "performance upgrade"
When you added the Porsche brakes, you were adding 3rd party performance parts, that's probably why they said they'd not validate the policy.
19t, greens, 3" inlet, 3" downpipe with race cat, V70R catback, autotech map...
310.2bhp / 333ft/lb
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i know of some rs rims going cheap. youve realy turned that car into somthing very nice. the car is a credit to you and hard work youve put into it realy shows.
s60 2.4 t5 eibach springs,up rated rear anti roll bar, poly bushed wishbones, poly lower engine mount, fmic, bmc air filter, 3" decat, 2.5" stainless exhaust,hlm remap 328bhp,
M-R-P (Tuesday 23rd July 2013)
You did the right thing. Insurance is never straight forward IMO. Some would see this as a positive measure, as it's improving safety (though probably wouldn't be gracious enought to lower your premium), some would simply see it as a performance mod and therefore increases risk, as per any performance mod And some may take the attitude that such a critical safety aspect of the car should be either fitted, or at least approved (i.e. MOT) by a certified mechanic. If in doubt, call it out!
That's a dangerous assumption. And you know what they say about assumptions being the mother of all f*** ups I assume you've already got a modified car policy as you've got quite a few changes made to your V70, so chances are this change wouldn't even make a difference to the policy. But if it's not declared, it gives them a get out clause. Now I know there's the old argument of "Not my fault guv, the car came like that when I bought it, I was none the wiser!" but has there ever been a precedent made for that holding up in the event of an insurer voiding a policy due to undeclared mods? Risky turf to be on. Unfortunately, the very bottom line of it is that regardless of whether the fitted parts are genuine Volvo, if it didn't roll off the production line like that, then the changes should be declared. In the real world, of course it's often unrealistic or impractical (should I declare the fact that I've just replaced my top mount with the later design with the square bush?).
When I wrote my Saab off back in 2010, the assesor spent 5 minutes giving it a quick glance over. Never even opened the bonnet. I could have had anything going on under there! As it happens it was a bone stock car, but he wasn't to know that. So in the real world, it doesn't always make a bloomin bit of difference. But there's always the risk that you'll have to make a claim, and the car will be inpsected by a tw@tty little jobs worth who is fed up with his crappy life and hasn't had his end away in months, and he decides to pick up on your undeclared modifications.
Just sayin
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1999 9-5 Aero (Manual) - Sven
M-R-P (Tuesday 23rd July 2013),MIKESC70T5 (Tuesday 23rd July 2013)
Good point well made mate, thanks
19t, greens, 3" inlet, 3" downpipe with race cat, V70R catback, autotech map...
310.2bhp / 333ft/lb
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wasnt trying to put a downer on all your hard work, would just hate for you to get stung, we all know what insurance companies are like. Like I said, mine didn't go up anyway, so I'm sure yours wouldn't either, so best just to mention it. Re reading your thread though, wouldn't drilling out the housing to 14mm or whatever make the bracket or whatever it is weaker now?
M-R-P (Tuesday 23rd July 2013)
This kit came from a S60R with 330+bhp which regularly slowed from high speeds very quickly It was fitted in the same way as I fitted it to mine. Realistically, I've only removed 1mm of metal. I wouldn't have fitted it if I wasn't 100% sure it'll be safe.
19t, greens, 3" inlet, 3" downpipe with race cat, V70R catback, autotech map...
310.2bhp / 333ft/lb
2016 Swedish Day UK "Best Modified Swede"
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Got an old discovery now.
1996 850 T5 AWD - Self tuned M4.4 ECU with COP`s, B5254T ( S60R internals in a 850 block ) ostrich 2.0 , VXR injectors @ 3.8 bar, K24 turbo with a 6+6 compressor wheel, 3.25" MAF, top mounted Dump Valve, RN Exhaust manifold, 3" downpipe with 200 cell cat, 2.75" Stainless exhaust, Brembo calipers, S60R brake discs, stainless RIP kit, 3" Throttle body,
Nice mod there Martin
The 336s dwarf the 305 discs and calipers, makes you think how on earth the older 280mm discs actually manage to stop my car :S
1996 Olive Green 850 AWD - Follow the Project - Forged rods, 19T, big blue injectors, 960 TB, 3.25" MAF, Ostrich, 608 binary, arduino data display, active exhaust control with Focus RS tips, 320mm front brake conversion.
1996 Nautic Blue 850 AWD - Failed its MOT, now it's a donor for the green thing.
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M-R-P (Tuesday 23rd July 2013)
ooooooohhhhh me likey!!!! maybe a good rear brake conversion for the volvaxo! ha ha well done m-r-p excellent result!
4.4 motronic ecu. ostrich emulation chip. boost sensors+ wideband inbuilt to the ecu. 650cc injectors. hybrid GT28 turbo. custom 5 branch manifold. Large side mount intercooler. pipercross custom airfilter. no cat. no back boxes >< All in a saxo
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M-R-P (Tuesday 23rd July 2013)
They've started bedding - in a bit
Oh my! they're quite effective lol.
19t, greens, 3" inlet, 3" downpipe with race cat, V70R catback, autotech map...
310.2bhp / 333ft/lb
2016 Swedish Day UK "Best Modified Swede"
SOLD
Got an old discovery now.
Dangerous Dave (Wednesday 24th July 2013)
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