upgrades to the old bus
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Post 234963 by kevin 850t on 2009-06-13 01:20:49
Very nice and tidy :0)
Post 235425 by walter leever on 2009-06-15 17:29:53
As said in a previous post,contacted D2-Racing and asked them if they could make coilovers for my car.
They send me a pic to show how it's going to look,enjoy::smileypul
Also ordered a catch tank(D1-spec)should arrive soon::hail:
It seems like the grey one gets a bit of tlc.
Post 235441 by dooby on 2009-06-15 18:36:52
Hi Walter,
suspension's looking very nice. Be interested to hear how the ride quality changes, I keep wondering if coilovers are a sensible option for me.
What are the Meyle triangles? I didn't understand. Is it another name for the wishbone arms?
Cheers, Pete
Post 235444 by JelT5 on 2009-06-15 18:42:16
All looks great Walter! Makes me feel quite ashamed that my engine bay doesn't look that tidy!
Nice mods on the way :)
Post 235458 by walter leever on 2009-06-15 20:17:15
[quote=dooby;235441]Hi Walter,
suspension's looking very nice. Be interested to hear how the ride quality changes, I keep wondering if coilovers are a sensible option for me.
What are the Meyle triangles? I didn't understand. Is it another name for the wishbone arms?
Cheers, Pete[/quote]
Yes my friend that's what it is,but then the uprated versions with stronger bushes.
gr walter
Post 238639 by walter leever on 2009-06-29 12:00:07
So there is a new development in the project(new addition),I ordered(while still waiting for the rest) a new frontbumper(VST):wave23d:
Should arrive in the next week or so,coming from Japan. :wtf:
Post 238876 by Alan M on 2009-06-30 18:20:48
There is an American company making coilovers in the same shape as those with the adjustable top plates also. A full kit come in at around £1200 the last time I looked when the pound was poor.
Post 238892 by v70torslanda on 2009-06-30 19:48:22
OK. Maybe you explained this already but what are the 'triangles'? Cos they look like brake-disc-sized boxes to me. . .
Post 238895 by walter leever on 2009-06-30 19:59:56
[quote=v70torslanda;238892]OK. Maybe you explained this already but what are the 'triangles'? Cos they look like brake-disc-sized boxes to me. . .[/quote]
wishbones my lad.:viking:,but stronger ones(meyle)
Post 238896 by walter leever on 2009-06-30 20:02:33
[quote=Alan M;238876]There is an American company making coilovers in the same shape as those with the adjustable top plates also. A full kit come in at around £1200 the last time I looked when the pound was poor.[/quote]
Could be but these when they finaly arrive(send another e-mail to D2 today,btw)come in at 999 euros,so that's the same quality for a lot less,me think.:smile:
Post 238898 by volvokid on 2009-06-30 20:09:03
[quote=walter leever;238639]So there is a new development in the project(new addition),I ordered(while still waiting for the rest) a new frontbumper(VST):wave23d:
Should arrive in the next week or so,coming from Japan. :wtf:
[/quote]
thats the best bumper i have seen for the 850 looks almost what volvo should have put on the car from factory, I have seen a Gul with that bumper before and it looks the biz.
Post 238905 by walter leever on 2009-06-30 20:32:42
[quote=volvokid;238898]thats the best bumper i have seen for the 850 looks almost what volvo should have put on the car from factory, I have seen a Gul with that bumper before and it looks the biz.[/quote]
Thanks,matey.
We'll have to wait and see how it looks on the grey one:funkybana
Post 238907 by volvokid on 2009-06-30 20:42:32
[quote=walter leever;238905]Thanks,matey.
We'll have to wait and see how it looks on the grey one:funkybana[/quote]
you seem to have good taste when it comes to moding the old bus so i'm sure it will pay off for you.
Post 238913 by walter leever on 2009-06-30 21:05:10
There was something small in the mail this morning,but not going to use these,to bright for my taste(ordered new tone'd down versions,white moose on a see through underground.)
Post 240100 by walter leever on 2009-07-07 11:34:06
Well something bad happened today,just got an e-mail from D2-Racing in wich they said,they don't want to make the coilovers afterall :doh: since the market is too small(for designing a new set,since there wasn't one for the 850)according to them it isn't worth the husttle:mad111:
So now i'm looking for something else,any ideas anyone?:shifty:(i know KW does them,but want something else)
gr,walter
Post 240101 by Wombatbomb on 2009-07-07 11:49:31
Gaz coilovers are available for the 850.
Post 240103 by walter leever on 2009-07-07 11:57:12
[quote=Wombatbomb;240101]Gaz coilovers are available for the 850.[/quote]
Looked for them can't find any.
linky?:bounce:
Post 240785 by walter leever on 2009-07-09 22:29:46
Well there's hope still,after my utter disapointement with D2(not going to make coilovers):hbomb:,i had a look around and contacted Don(Kalmar union)and yes he has fully adjustebles(GAZ):cool:
So i'm waiting on his return post and will order a set shortly:banana:
I did a little bit of tuning today(sticker dutch 850-forum:B_thumb:)
Btw look at me concentrating:rolleyes2
As for the Vst,i'm still waiting on it's arrival from Japan:o
Post 240790 by t5 pete on 2009-07-09 22:40:00
It will look well nice do you happen to have a link to where you got the front bumper from.
pete
Post 240793 by walter leever on 2009-07-09 22:44:33
[quote=t5 pete;240790]It will look well nice do you happen to have a link to where you got the front bumper from.
pete[/quote]
Yes my friend i have; www.europeantuning.com
Then look for exclusive parts,then 850 and there it is.:D
Post 241177 by walter leever on 2009-07-11 16:40:20
Thought i'll do some "fine" tuning today
before:
after:
I think it looks a lot better with all whites
Post 241198 by jonno12 on 2009-07-11 17:25:15
walter just out of intrest are you using the stickers on the first page if not would you sell them ?
Post 241205 by walter leever on 2009-07-11 17:30:39
[quote=jonno12;241198]walter just out of intrest are you using the stickers on the first page if not would you sell them ?[/quote]
You've got a pm.
walter
Post 241883 by walter leever on 2009-07-15 16:16:00
So i've been tinckering again(still waiting on the big parts,and you must have something to do;))
Ordered a new set of stickers(right ones:wavey:)and fitted them.
I've never seen these mooses:D
I like them.
Post 241884 by Wombatbomb on 2009-07-15 16:22:56
Dave Barton charging moose (a la Lamborghini) I guess Walter?
Post 241886 by walter leever on 2009-07-15 16:32:43
[quote=Wombatbomb;241884]Dave Barton charging moose (a la Lamborghini) I guess Walter?[/quote]
NO,no,no my friend a la Volvo:lol:
Btw,Tc show us yours:biggrin:
Post 242128 by walter leever on 2009-07-16 19:29:32
Today i placed the order for the coilovers,what did i go for?
I contacted a german company,and placed(after some question&answering time:wink: )the order for a FK konigsport coilover set,costed me 840 euros(looks great quality:biggrin: )
Her's a picture of the sets they have(4),should arrive next week:thewave:
So finally i get my set,and the car get's lowered:flying:
Post 242136 by Tomcat on 2009-07-16 20:07:02
I'll nip out and take a photo tomorrow Walter, it's raining at the moment.
Post 242138 by walter leever on 2009-07-16 20:11:32
[quote=Tomcat;242136]I'll nip out and take a photo tomorrow Walter, it's raining at the moment.[/quote]
So?I thought you englander were used to a bit of drizzle.:firedevil
Post 242140 by Tomcat on 2009-07-16 20:18:20
[quote=walter leever;242138]So?I thought you englander were used to a bit of drizzle.:firedevil[/quote]
I am, but I'm afraid my expensive digital camera isn't,lol.
Post 242182 by walter leever on 2009-07-16 23:57:30
[quote=Tomcat;242140]I am, but I'm afraid my expensive digital camera isn't,lol.[/quote]
And did it stop raining yet?:mischievo
Post 242210 by walter leever on 2009-07-17 09:08:30
[quote=walter leever;242128]Today i placed the order for the coilovers,what did i go for?
I contacted a german company,and placed(after some question&answering time:wink: )the order for a FK konigsport coilover set,costed me 840 euros(looks great quality:biggrin: )
Her's a picture of the sets they have(4),should arrive next week:thewave:
So finally i get my set,and the car get's lowered:flying:[/quote]
It's unbelieveble but true,at 9'o clock this morning it all went downhill.
Received an e-mail from HCP(germany),wich said "the item you've ordered is no longer availeble":doh:
I called them and said:"ok,but there's a small problem,i've allready paid it":mad111:
I will get a refund,if they can't provide me with something else.
btw it's not the quality(very good)but the management(when he asks a question,they don't receive an answer:wtf:
Why is it so hard to get the "old bus" lowered:rolleyes:
He will call back today,i'll wait and see what happens.
gr,walter
Post 242476 by walter leever on 2009-07-17 23:17:08
So here's the update on the coilover saga:insane:
As promised the guys from HCP(germany)called me back late in the afternoon.
It seems they've been hard at work all day to find a replacement.:wiggle:
But since they don't stock/do KW and GAZ the choices reduce dramaticly for the volvo.Still they came up with a nice solution,it's still going to be FK(they've found another set at someone else's shop)but another set called Highsport(a wee bit cheaper at 799 euros,they will refund the 41 euros):D
Should be here at the end of next week.
I'm a happy lad(fingers crossed that all goes well)
gr,walter
Post 242479 by Tomcat on 2009-07-17 23:25:00
Glad your getting sorted Walter.
Post 242591 by walter leever on 2009-07-18 17:59:17
Oh and offcourse a picture of "the old bus" in full glory:cool:
Post 243975 by Tomcat on 2009-07-24 18:47:06
Ok as the rain has finally abated (for now anyway), here's a pic for you Walter....
Post 244068 by walter leever on 2009-07-24 21:42:17
[quote=Tomcat;243975]Ok as the rain has finally abated (for now anyway), here's a pic for you Walter....
[/quote]
Nice my friend,nice:Handshake
Post 246017 by walter leever on 2009-07-31 12:17:57
Today the postman rang twice:band:
First my oilcatch tank:
Then a bit later UPS:
So now it's waiting on the bumper.
walter
Post 246957 by walter leever on 2009-08-03 19:20:11
Today was coilover day:bounce:
After a lot of hard work(sweat and some cursing)it's on,car is not to low,i think a 2 cm lower then before:pimp2:
But oh man it corners:firedevil
On to the next thing (catch tank)
gr,walter
Post 247015 by dooby on 2009-08-03 21:35:07
Looking nice Walter, were there any out-of-the-ordinary fitting problems, or just the usual stubborn bolts etc.?
Cheers, Pete
Post 247021 by walter leever on 2009-08-03 21:56:47
[quote=dooby;247015]Looking nice Walter, were there any out-of-the-ordinary fitting problems, or just the usual stubborn bolts etc.?
Cheers, Pete[/quote]
The biggest obstacle were the wheel nuts,an over enthusiast mechanic tightened them with 1000nm:yikes:
For the rest everything went ok.
gr,walter
Post 247027 by Rob S on 2009-08-03 22:10:37
Looks stunning!
Post 253172 by walter leever on 2009-08-30 19:39:55
Latest up-date guys:
The VST-bumper finally left Japan and is on it's way to the old continent.;)
He took his time my japanese friend:slap: (horse and cart?:snail:)
Ah well should arrive soon.:wavey:
gr,walter
Post 256711 by walter leever on 2009-09-11 14:32:40
Got an e-mail,can pick it up next week(bumper that is);)
Post 256716 by Porcine_Aviator on 2009-09-11 14:48:22
[quote=walter leever;240785]
[/quote]
Here you'd better tell the driver not to reverse to hard, there's bloke standing behind his car with a camera.
He looks like a Walter to me :smileypul
Post 258534 by walter leever on 2009-09-19 19:50:57
Hi peeps,today i went and collected(finally) the VST:funkybana
I've unpacked it a bit to take a quick pic,better ones will follow soon.:bud:
Sept. the 28 the car will go to the painter were all will be painted grey.
(front bumper(upper) and Vst,roof(has a tiny dent in it),backdoor(strip between window will be removed aswell,and back bumper(thanks to my dogs)
After that will instal bumper(and a pair of new foglights)and backbumper will get a rubber mat on it(V70)
Oh here's the pic:
It seems like the VST is a straight copy off the BTCC bumper:anmflower
cheers,walter
Post 260017 by RollingThunder on 2009-09-25 11:54:22
Its looking really good Walter. You're an inspiration to us all - but maybe your bank manager disagrees ! :D
Post 260208 by walter leever on 2009-09-25 23:47:52
[quote=RollingThunder;260017]Its looking really good Walter. You're an inspiration to us all - but maybe your bank manager disagrees ! :D[/quote]
I haven't spoken to my bank manager in a while:dgrin:
Girlfriend doesn't mind though:banana:
Post 260247 by Redbrick on 2009-09-26 08:58:43
Always loved the VST front bumper, as seen on the Swede Demon. Could never find anyone in the UK able to get me one. Too late now. lol
Post 264138 by walter leever on 2009-10-12 21:54:20
Ok,my mateys,she's back,painted,fitted the vst,back bumper,removed the rear trim(strip between the glass and trunk,placed a rubber mat on the back bumper(xc,for the dogs) and looking lovely,if i may say so myself.:wiggle:
Will post some pics tomorrow.:smile:
gr,walter
Post 264151 by volvokid on 2009-10-12 23:03:11
[quote=walter leever;264138]Ok,my mateys,she's back,painted,fitted the vst,back bumper,removed the rear trim(strip between the glass and trunk,placed a rubber mat on the back bumper(xc,for the dogs) and looking lovely,if i may say so myself.:wiggle:
Will post some pics tomorrow.:smile:
gr,walter[/quote]
Hurry up!!!!!! cant wait
Post 264156 by abdul on 2009-10-12 23:39:22
very nice
Post 264190 by colnotts on 2009-10-13 12:11:10
that looks very very nice walter. evil looking from the front well done keep it up.
Post 266234 by walter leever on 2009-10-25 20:35:42
Hi mateys went to a big show today in Utrecht(holland)it's called the VKB(in dutch:Volvo Klassieker Beurs)or in english Classic Volvo Show.:biggrin:
Look what i found on the official Site,you've guest it a pic of my pride and joy:wink:
Someone said:"A real nice example":thewave:
gr,walter
Post 267101 by robbo on 2009-11-01 19:24:41
what a great car. the detail is outstanding.:biggrin:
inspirational.
thanks,
chris
Post 267130 by Tomcat on 2009-11-01 21:26:09
Loving the look of the rear tailgate with the strip under the window removed, mine needs to come out so I can re paint the tailgate, may just follow your example (if you don't mind that is).
Post 267348 by walter leever on 2009-11-03 11:21:55
[quote=Tomcat;267130]Loving the look of the rear tailgate with the strip under the window removed, mine needs to come out so I can re paint the tailgate, may just follow your example (if you don't mind that is).[/quote]
Well i'll let it go by this time(lol) :Handshake
gr,walter
Post 267367 by Happygilmore78 on 2009-11-03 13:42:50
That looks mint mate - you really do take pride in it and it shows - love it!!
Post 272843 by walter leever on 2009-12-05 09:50:18
So boys and gals :ukliam2: ,it was that time of year again,new tyres :rainfro:,
I went for a set of Falkens this time(FK452)and got them cheap,249 euros(2):ukliam2:
Also i noticed a whining noise when steering,and after a closer inspection it looked like the steering rack was leaking :B_offtopi ,and it was loosing power steering fluid.
A new one(reconditioned) was ordered in Germany(off all places) and came by courier(DPD) and all that for a nice price aswell 239 euros.:worship:
So next week "she's" going in for a new rack (not boobies):insane:, 2 new discs(V70,302mm) and a new MOT.
Gr,Walter
Post 275129 by walter leever on 2009-12-15 11:54:49
So then the steering rack is in,new tyres are on,wheels realined and decided(before realining to drop the car another cm.:wiggle:
And just ordered a spoilerlip on the dutch forum,but it seems they're coming from here.:P
gr,walter
Post 275136 by volvokid on 2009-12-15 12:35:56
Still one of the best 850 around walter, I like the L.E.D repeaters
Post 276496 by walter leever on 2009-12-20 13:43:10
I thought i camouflage my 855.:smileypul
Post 276551 by JelT5 on 2009-12-20 17:15:01
[quote=walter leever;276496]I thought i camouflage my 855.:smileypul
[/quote]
lol I've just done that to mine too mate ;)
Post 276781 by walter leever on 2009-12-21 17:19:22
Hello matey's,after some slippin and sliding yesterday,i put "her" wintershoes back on.:)
gr,walter,
Drives so much better.
Post 276789 by volvokid on 2009-12-21 18:04:22
It even looks brilliant with its little winter booties on.
Post 276790 by volvokid on 2009-12-21 18:06:37
Stupid question here but is there anything you can do with the back bumper? Looking at it side on it looks front heavy now it’s maybe just the picture.
Post 276792 by walter leever on 2009-12-21 18:07:32
[quote=volvokid;276789]It even looks brilliant with its little winter booties on.[/quote]
Little?those are the original volans(17"),but now that i taken a good long look,i must admit that they do look small(maybe because they're painted antracite):ukliam2:
Post 276793 by walter leever on 2009-12-21 18:10:16
[quote=volvokid;276790]Stupid question here but is there anything you can do with the back bumper? Looking at it side on it looks front heavy now it’s maybe just the picture.[/quote]
Don't know matey,there's not a lot you can get(bodystyling)for the 855,never seen a different backbumper.:confused:
Maybe an idea to make something myself.(design)
gr,walter
Post 276797 by volvokid on 2009-12-21 18:13:56
[quote=walter leever;276792]Little?those are the original volans(17"),but now that i taken a good long look,i must admit that they do look small(maybe because they're painted antracite):ukliam2:[/quote]
Yeah but 17" does look small for some reason on these things my 17" commets looked tiny.
Post 276798 by volvokid on 2009-12-21 18:15:27
[quote=walter leever;276793]Don't know matey,there's not a lot you can get(bodystyling)for the 855,never seen a different backbumper.:confused:
Maybe an idea to make something myself.(design)
gr,walter[/quote]
I did see one years ago the guy moulded 2 back bumpers together it did look good but not sure if i would have the balls to do it.
Post 276800 by volvokid on 2009-12-21 18:22:05
Here's somthing a bit deeper I dont like it though it would look good if it was smoothed out down the sides
Post 276801 by walter leever on 2009-12-21 18:28:15
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm,don't like it in silver(maybe better in a dark colour,and as you said smoothed out a bit.
Any pics of the 2 bumpers moulded together?:smileypul
Post 276821 by volvokid on 2009-12-21 19:16:29
No I couldnt find it but here's a rear bumper I looked at a couple years ago
Its maybe a bit to rounded compared to your front one
Post 276824 by walter leever on 2009-12-21 19:19:35
That's better,keep them coming,lol :wavey:
Post 276826 by volvokid on 2009-12-21 19:21:52
That one is from www.realcar.se
Post 276831 by walter leever on 2009-12-21 19:29:11
I like this one,now i'll have find someone who can make it.:smileypul
Post 276834 by Tomcat on 2009-12-21 19:30:24
I know what you mean about the back end, that's partly the reason I'm getting shut of mine, I love the look of the front end but that back is bland and there's bugger all you can do with it. I was giving though to making some sort of rear bumper with a built in defuser but it's only a thought (at present anyway).
Post 276839 by volvokid on 2009-12-21 19:39:33
[QUOTE=walter leever;276831]I like this one,now i'll have find someone who can make it.:smileypul
That one is definitely the best it has all the 850 lines
Post 276840 by walter leever on 2009-12-21 19:45:12
[quote=Tomcat;276834]I know what you mean about the back end, that's partly the reason I'm getting shut of mine, I love the look of the front end but that back is bland and there's bugger all you can do with it. I was giving though to making some sort of rear bumper with a built in defuser but it's only a thought (at present anyway).[/quote]
Well matey if you can make me a backbumper like that,it will not just be a thought(i order one directly):bounce:
walter
Post 276841 by WOODY T5 on 2009-12-21 19:46:55
me to tc
Post 276842 by Tomcat on 2009-12-21 19:47:57
Ok, if Walter is in and if I can get a good enough look at that pic then I don't see why I cant make some of those.
Post 276843 by walter leever on 2009-12-21 19:48:02
Here's another one i like.:pimp2:
Post 276846 by Tomcat on 2009-12-21 19:50:30
Actualy, that first one you where interested in looks like it's just an add on piece that bolts/attaches to the bottom of the existing bumper, that would be a doddle to make.
Post 276847 by walter leever on 2009-12-21 19:50:44
[quote=Tomcat;276842]Ok, if Walter is in and if I can get a good enough look at that pic then I don't see why I cant make some of those.[/quote]
It's the only one i have off it,sorry(hope you can do something with it.:hug:
But i'm deffo in.:bounce:
Post 276848 by Tomcat on 2009-12-21 19:51:27
S'okay looking through my pics on the computer I already had that one, I've just blown it up for a better look.
Post 276849 by walter leever on 2009-12-21 19:51:37
[quote=Tomcat;276846]Actualy, that first one you where interested in looks like it's just an add on piece that bolts/attaches to the bottom of the existing bumper, that would be a doddle to make.[/quote]
Well get cracking then,lol.
Post 276850 by Tomcat on 2009-12-21 19:52:40
Lmao!, this does mean I have to go out (In the SNOW!) and start defacing my own car!......
Post 277818 by walter leever on 2009-12-28 12:32:39
Last week there landed one stone too many on the windscreen,result a big crack.:worried:
So called a window replacer and just fitted it(189 euros):wink:
Don't mind the tape ,it's just in.:lol:
Walter
Post 277823 by Porcine_Aviator on 2009-12-28 13:23:14
At least it was the windscreen and not the bonnet or the grill. A large dent in bonnet can be more costly.
By the way she's looking really good.
Now I'm off to sulk in a corner.
Post 277831 by walter leever on 2009-12-28 14:35:44
[quote=Porcine_Aviator;277823]At least it was the windscreen and not the bonnet or the grill. A large dent in bonnet can be more costly.
By the way she's looking really good.
Now I'm off to sulk in a corner.[/quote]
Thanks matey.:D
Post 292545 by walter leever on 2010-02-28 17:05:46
Hi mateys:)
What's been done.................well not a lot actually,only things replaced are the horns(sounded like a 2CV :mischievo)so bought new ones and relocated them(not in front of the radiator anymore :anmflower)
Don't know whether it's visible(a bit stormy here,blew me allmost out my pants)
The spoilerlip has arrived in holland,should get it next week(this will be fitted asap :biggrin:)
And we can start the rearskirtproject(if TC's got some time left :mischievo )
gr,walter
Post 293772 by walter leever on 2010-03-05 23:56:23
Went to collect TC's handy work in Oosterhout(holland) today.:cool:
Only thing left to do is stick it on.:B_thumb:
walter
Post 293858 by walter leever on 2010-03-06 17:15:32
Since this afternoon it was nice wheather,decided to go forward with the lip-project.:smileypul
So it's on,and i like it very much(only thing left to do is sort out some condens in one of the angel-eyes.:wtf: )
And a "full frontal"shot.
gr,walter
Post 294014 by volvokid on 2010-03-07 15:03:40
love this car
Post 297290 by walter leever on 2010-03-22 13:30:24
So boys and girls:ukliam2:
Downpayment made for the custom rearbumper (made by TC :rainfro:)
Went to a little meeting yesterday,and here "she" is.:funkybana
gr,walter
And another:
Post 307538 by walter leever on 2010-05-09 17:46:06
So guys ,i'm back with some good news,last week i was told i'm now en emplyee of Omnichem(so got a steady job :wiggle:)
As for the "bus",there's not a lot going on at the moment(servicing,waiting for my custom bumper to get ready):smileypul
Still managed to sqeeze a small job in:
-replacing the boost gauge by a much better quality one(Raid hp)
here's how it is now.
measuring the volt(battery)
and the boost(stationary)
Next time "she" goes in(week or 2)will fit the catch tank.
Post 307539 by volvokid on 2010-05-09 18:04:27
When you hoping to get your bumper Walter?
Post 307540 by walter leever on 2010-05-09 18:11:35
[quote=volvokid;307539]When you hoping to get your bumper Walter?[/quote]
Don't know,ask TC.............................lol:ready2go:
He is working on it right now(ther's a thread on here,custom rear bumpers(think it's on modifying and tuning)
Post 314016 by walter leever on 2010-06-08 20:20:05
so nothing much to report on my car................well
Coming saturday "she" is going in for the ipd sway bars,looking forward to feel the difference(it's the last thing on my list,suspension wise):D
gr,walter
Post 314768 by walter leever on 2010-06-12 16:02:48
So i'm back from Moergestel(holland,european tuning)
and must admit great upgrade,car goes like on rails:D
This is wat the men from europeantuning did to my car:
And while the car was on the ramp,i said put this on aswell.:dgrin:
So the suspension chapter is closed(completely done)
gr,walter
Post 314795 by Jamest5r on 2010-06-12 20:36:26
Hi Walter i dont think there is much left for you to do,(apart from the rear bumper) that is about the most perfect car wish mine was in that condition, could you post a couple of pics of where your gauges are...it looks like they are on the corner of your dash but cant see properly, cant decide where to put mine. cheers
Edit Forget the pics bit mate just had another look and realised yours is a left hand drive!!!! thats why it look different lol
Post 314796 by Jamest5r on 2010-06-12 20:39:20
[quote=walter leever;307538]So guys ,i'm back with some good news,last week i was told i'm now en emplyee of Omnichem(so got a steady job :wiggle:)
As for the "bus",there's not a lot going on at the moment(servicing,waiting for my custom bumper to get ready):smileypul
Still managed to sqeeze a small job in:
-replacing the boost gauge by a much better quality one(Raid hp)
here's how it is now.
measuring the volt(battery)
and the boost(stationary)
Next time "she" goes in(week or 2)will fit the catch tank.[/quote]
Found it mate, could you show a wider angle of the pic please.
Post 314798 by walter leever on 2010-06-12 20:44:24
[quote=jamest5r;314795]Hi Walter i dont think there is much left for you to do,(apart from the rear bumper) that is about the most perfect car wish mine was in that condition, could you post a couple of pics of where your gauges are...it looks like they are on the corner of your dash but cant see properly, cant decide where to put mine. cheers
Edit Forget the pics bit mate just had another look and realised yours is a left hand drive!!!! thats why it look different lol[/quote]
Sorry mate,we on the old continent drive left handers..............lol
But they're located on the A-style.
gr,walter
Ps,there's allways something more to do(this summer i will get a bigger intercooler and buy a bigger turbo aswell(18T)................more power,lol
Post 314809 by Jamest5r on 2010-06-12 22:12:39
[quote=walter leever;314798]Sorry mate,we on the old continent drive left handers..............lol
But they're located on the A-style.
gr,walter
Ps,there's allways something more to do(this summer i will get a bigger intercooler and buy a bigger turbo aswell(18T)................more power,lol[/quote]
Thats just what i have done lol, just got to get it rest up to your standard.
Post 314826 by walter leever on 2010-06-12 23:34:11
So while i was there,believe it or not,there was another customer with an 855R in dark grey pearl.
He took the following picture for comparising(original vs mine)
and he took a pic of my forum sticker(dutch)
Post 314838 by Flatout Phil on 2010-06-13 08:54:09
[quote=walter leever;314768]So i'm back from Moergestel(holland,european tuning)
and must admit great upgrade,car goes like on rails:D
This is wat the men from europeantuning did to my car:
And while the car was on the ramp,i said put this on aswell.:dgrin:
So the suspension chapter is closed(completely done)
gr,walter[/quote]
My IPD bars work for me! Have fun.
Phil
Post 323287 by walter leever on 2010-07-28 00:14:04
hello here we are again.:hug:
yesterday car went in for a cambelt change(and all the stuff that comes with it):firedevil
Also found out that the console that directs the electric windows and mirrors is broken.:shhh:(so ordered a new one)
and i detected some damage on my interior( seams loosing,etc.)
So tommorrow i'm buying an almost new(second hand T-5R interior,wich is going to replace mine.)
gr,walter
ps maybe only R driving with an T-5R interior,maybe.)
Post 323293 by meffs on 2010-07-28 00:27:51
If you want to save postage from UK mate i'll be over there next week and can bring them back for you...mind you, you'l need to pick them up from wallonia! Having said this I may be tempted to fit them to mine! ;) [quote=walter leever;240785]Well there's hope still,after my utter disapointement with D2(not going to make coilovers):hbomb:,i had a look around and contacted Don(Kalmar union)and yes he has fully adjustebles(GAZ):cool:
So i'm waiting on his return post and will order a set shortly:banana:
I did a little bit of tuning today(sticker dutch 850-forum:B_thumb:)
Btw look at me concentrating:rolleyes2
As for the Vst,i'm still waiting on it's arrival from Japan:o[/quote]
Post 323472 by walter leever on 2010-07-29 14:45:59
no need,got coilovers(FK)and btw they couldn't/wouldn't make them.:shhh:
but thanks any way.
Post 324146 by walter leever on 2010-08-03 21:12:52
so mateys,today i fitted the new interior(T-5R)with some help:wavey:
so here(s how it looks now(must make some new piccies(clearer,was in a hurry)
now it's like a nearly near car on the inside(me like)
gr,walter
Post 324255 by walter leever on 2010-08-04 14:04:02
First things first,better pics of my interior.(T-5R)
now you know what i mean when i said nearly new interior.:ukliam2:
walter
Post 324669 by walter leever on 2010-08-07 01:02:39
And yes,it was that time again(newtyres):rolleyes2
This time i went for the GoodYears(F1 assymmetric)
Must say drives smooth(in comparising with the Falkens)
gr,walter
Post 324680 by Wobbly Dave on 2010-08-07 01:56:07
Steering wheel is on the wrong side - WTF!! LOL
Post 324695 by walter leever on 2010-08-07 11:07:17
[quote=Wobbly Dave;324680]Steering wheel is on the wrong side - WTF!! LOL[/quote]
Yeah,i know(bought it like that,ah well we'll drive like this then,lol.:partysmil)
Post 334299 by walter leever on 2010-09-28 18:22:27
So this afternoon,TNT came by with a crate.:partysmil
After opening,i found the note from Tomcat Productions.:pirate:
And after getting it out.
gr,walter
ps,more to follow.
Post 334454 by Tomcat on 2010-09-28 22:11:05
Glad it arrived safely, the invoice was for customs, lol.
Post 336045 by walter leever on 2010-10-05 00:51:13
So did a trial fit,and went nicely(no pics sorry):croc:
But needs some adjustments(towbar)so next week will post some pics.:partysmil
Only thing i did today was replaced the mirrorglass(was wobbling),fixed now.
gr,walter
Post 336047 by Jamest5r on 2010-10-05 01:10:25
[quote=walter leever;336045]So did a trial fit,and went nicely(no pics sorry):croc:
But needs some adjustments(towbar)so next week will post some pics.:partysmil
Only thing i did today was replaced the mirrorglass(was wobbling),fixed now.
gr,walter[/quote]
You can't put a towbar on that beautiful car mate, sorry but NO.
Edit..just seen in previous pics that maybe you have a detachable one, but still wrong lol.
Post 336334 by walter leever on 2010-10-06 01:19:33
[quote=jamest5r;336047]You can't put a towbar on that beautiful car mate, sorry but NO.
Edit..just seen in previous pics that maybe you have a detachable one, but still wrong lol.[/quote]
Sorry mate,to disappoint you but i put it on when i bought the car(detacheble one):redface:
Post 336336 by Jamest5r on 2010-10-06 01:52:40
I hope what your towing looks as good as the car, or is it to transport the mastiff's?, i have the same problem.
Post 336359 by walter leever on 2010-10-06 11:09:11
Well that's why i bought the estate in the 1st place(dogs),but they're sittin in the back.:pirate:
So the towbar is for the occasional haul(allways handy when you got one.):funkybana
gr,walter
Post 367951 by Tomcat on 2011-03-22 23:02:20
Where's the updates......we needs to knows what's going on....slacker!.
2-New keyless system(to replace the "wonderfull"guard system):shhh:
3-New coolant hoses(silicone)peepo
And here is the view in the engine bay::bow_kneel
So what's next?
Been in contact with D2-Racing,and they're going to make coilovers for my car,now not available(but in the near future......):band:
Hope the volvo bunch likes it so far,walter
Side(not a good pic,will take new one)
And front,bit dark but you get the pic(also a new one will be taken:viking:)
gr,walter
very happy with the result:cool:
Here's the new one.
gr,walter
gr,walter
Saturday planned a trial fit and after a minor adjustment(pulling bar,detacheble),it will be painted.
gr,walter