Northbound and down...!
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Post 478816 by 982 on 2012-03-29 12:45:44
Well, im just up after a well deserved kip, and with Jerry Reed still buzzing in my head...!
After going down to Englandshire yesterday to have a look at that V70R, I ended up buying her and taking her on a 700 mile road trip home to Thurso.
I figured that would be a pretty good test of the cars reliability. Fingers crossed...!
Firstly, i really feel for anyone who lives around the Greater Birmingham area. Jeez, those bloody motorways are a joke and so damn crowded. :frown:
Initially when i inspected the car, the only things i could find wrong were the trim inside the tailgate was loose, and there was a split CV boot on the O/S/F, which was picked up on the MOT as an advisory.
Engine oil, and tranny fluid was fresh as a daisy, so after another hour inspecting panel gaps and underneath the car, i plumpted to go for a test drive.
Car started up no problems, and there was no blue or white smoke coming from the exhaust. Only thing i noticed was the service light stayed on, but went out after a couple of minutes...... Dry solder joint perhaps....???
Anyways, i took the car out for a 15 minute jog by myself. I did notice the brakes were a little sticky and squealed a wee bit, but the car had been stood for a while.
After warming the car up, all gauges seemed normal, so i stretched her legs a wee bit on a dual carrigeway to see if the gears held through the rev range, again no problems. The car also tracked well in a straight line.
After coming back from the drive, i checked the dipstick for smoke, and was again relieved to find no issues.
So there it is............ My first V70R.......
I know you lot are all pic whores, so i'll try and get a few up of the car....!
Post 478817 by M-R-P on 2012-03-29 12:49:56
Sounds like you got yourself a good'un, awaiting pics ;)
Post 478832 by The Flying Banana on 2012-03-29 14:19:57
[quote=982;478816]Car started up no problems, and there was no blue or white smoke coming from the exhaust. Only thing i noticed was the service light stayed on, but went out after a couple of minutes...... Dry solder joint perhaps....???[/quote]
Jerry Reed ..blast from the past there, what a chanter !!!
The service light staying on means its just not been reset after a dervice so it will stay on a few mins then go out
you may be getting confused with the ABS light staying on which could be own to dry solder joints
And yes, pics are good !
Post 478835 by abdul on 2012-03-29 14:34:08
any pictures
Post 478838 by 982 on 2012-03-29 14:38:40
A couple of pics of the car before i bought it..
the other pics dont seem to want to load up, so i'll get on the case.....! :slap:
Post 478844 by M-R-P on 2012-03-29 15:08:39
Tidy :D
Post 478853 by 982 on 2012-03-29 15:29:30
Cheers mate.
The car does look clean in the pics, but even i was surprised by it in the flesh.
The previous owner really did look after it.
Will need to get rid of all the dead flies on it and give it a proper polish and wax.
Post 478860 by Kingsford G on 2012-03-29 15:48:23
[quote=982;478838]A couple of pics of the car before i bought it..
the other pics dont seem to want to load up, so i'll get on the case.....! :slap:[/quote]
Is that the one off ebay ended a couple days ago?Looking good.I emailed him he never come back wiv the mileage on it.
Post 478865 by 982 on 2012-03-29 16:00:26
[quote=Kingsford G;478860]Is that the one off ebay ended a couple days ago?Looking good.I emailed him he never come back wiv the mileage on it.[/quote]
No it isnt mate.
This car was advertised on autotrader when i saw it.
Post 478866 by Kingsford G on 2012-03-29 16:07:36
[quote=982;478865]No it isnt mate.
This car was advertised on autotrader when i saw it.[/quote]
Ok.If its manual should b 18t turbo fitted so u can get a good power wiv remap.If its pre 99 HLM 304 remap is £150 if I`m not mistaking u`ll feel the diff and smile all the time u drive it.
Post 478872 by 982 on 2012-03-29 16:39:05
[quote=Kingsford G;478866]Ok.If its manual should b 18t turbo fitted so u can get a good power wiv remap.If its pre 99 HLM 304 remap is £150 if I`m not mistaking u`ll feel the diff and smile all the time u drive it.[/quote]
§§§§§§....! If i'd known that it was only £150 for a remap, then i would have swung by Bromsgrove to have got it done when i was down there...!
Car is an auto by the by, although its not proving a problem to get used to, even though i thought it would.
Post 478873 by V70 Graham on 2012-03-29 16:40:59
Nice car, looks a tidy, clean and well kept :smile:
Post 478875 by foammanmark on 2012-03-29 16:55:23
[quote=982;478872]§§§§§§....! If i'd known that it was only £150 for a remap, then i would have swung by Bromsgrove to have got it done when i was down there...!
Car is an auto by the by, although its not proving a problem to get used to, even though i thought it would.[/quote]
My 97 T5 has just been done for £150 with the HLM304, but the ECU was sent down to Bromsgrove and returned in just a few days. I smile every time I put my foot down now and it is well worth that money and then some.
Post 478879 by stribo on 2012-03-29 16:58:12
Lovely looking car you've got there. :)
Post 478884 by T5frankie on 2012-03-29 17:13:05
nice wheels mate
Post 478886 by 982 on 2012-03-29 17:17:03
[quote=foammanmark;478875]My 97 T5 has just been done for £150 with the HLM304, but the ECU was sent down to Bromsgrove and returned in just a few days. I smile every time I put my foot down now and it is well worth that money and then some.[/quote]
So i can send my ECU down by post....???
Brilliant, tht will save the petrol costs then...! lol..!
Post 478889 by T5frankie on 2012-03-29 17:24:56
[quote=982;478886]So i can send my ECU down by post....???
Brilliant, tht will save the petrol costs then...! lol..![/quote]
you buy an ercu from them for £250 they will give you £100 back when they receive yours back
Post 478892 by 982 on 2012-03-29 17:28:18
[quote=t5frankie;478889]you buy an ercu from them for £250 they will give you £100 back when they receive yours back[/quote]
So you'd recommend the 304 then if its basically a Rica map like yours....???
The nearest Rica dealer to me is in Aberdeen, and is a hassle to get to.
Post 478893 by foammanmark on 2012-03-29 17:32:21
[quote=982;478886]So i can send my ECU down by post....???
Brilliant, tht will save the petrol costs then...! lol..![/quote]
My local Volvo independent sent it down for me, but I'm sure that if you contact them, then you'll be able to do the same. The difference is astounding, and I would very highly recommend that you have it done.
Cracking car by the way, and I hope that it goes really well for you. Look forward to more picys!
Post 478906 by T5frankie on 2012-03-29 18:01:24
[quote=982;478892]So you'd recommend the 304 then if its basically a Rica map like yours....???
The nearest Rica dealer to me is in Aberdeen, and is a hassle to get to.[/quote]
hlm used to be a rica agent so you are getting the same map with a different name mate, not like mine as mine is a custom map for a 19t turbo, two sizes up from yours
Post 478911 by Kingsford G on 2012-03-29 18:16:12
[quote=982;478892]So you'd recommend the 304 then if its basically a Rica map like yours....???
The nearest Rica dealer to me is in Aberdeen, and is a hassle to get to.[/quote]
I keep telling this over and over no significant diff in performance as I had an HLM 304 and got now Rica 310 but diff in price.HLM-£150,RICA-£350 on my paperwork.
Post 478953 by 982 on 2012-03-29 20:23:21
Another couple of pics, original file sizes were too large.....
Post 478962 by foammanmark on 2012-03-29 20:34:30
Very, very nice!!
Post 478967 by T5frankie on 2012-03-29 20:37:35
looks sweet mate
Post 478974 by smithson007 on 2012-03-29 20:47:33
Very nice mate.
Post 479032 by 982 on 2012-03-29 21:36:22
Well thankyou to everyone for all your kind comments.
I was sifting through the service book and its been serviced every 3K miles for the past 6 years..... maybe a bit OTT, but it certainly shows in the condition of the car.
After my mammoth trek north yesterday, the mileage is now on 69K, and im beginning to grudge driving anywhere....!!! lol....!!
I dont think the better half will appreciate me turning it into a garage queen and using her car to get around.......... but i'll never get another V70R in that condition....... women are ten a penny....!!! :D
Post 479628 by Stuartieboy on 2012-03-31 16:28:13
Very, very tidy car, nice one!
Post 479660 by Jamest5r on 2012-03-31 17:55:33
[quote=982;478953]Another couple of pics, original file sizes were too large.....[/quote]
Glad you bought it, if you want to sell let me know the wife still wants it lol, was very close to breaking out the CC for this one.
Post 479668 by T5frankie on 2012-03-31 18:10:01
best silver ive ever seen
Post 480012 by 982 on 2012-04-01 10:09:10
[quote=Jamest5r;479660]Glad you bought it, if you want to sell let me know the wife still wants it lol, was very close to breaking out the CC for this one.[/quote]
Tell u what mate. I'll swap u my missus for yours, as your lady obviously appreciates a good car when she sees one...! My ball and cyanide hates the V70, and has subsequently started calling it the hearse.
My reply to her comments was, 'any more of your snash, and it'll be your coffin in the boot'.
Post 480103 by foammanmark on 2012-04-01 17:43:30
[quote=982;480012]Tell u what mate. I'll swap u my missus for yours, as your lady obviously appreciates a good car when she sees one...! My ball and cyanide hates the V70, and has subsequently started calling it the hearse.
My reply to her comments was, 'any more of your snash, and it'll be your coffin in the boot'.[/quote]
My mrs is exactly the same as yours and says both my V70's are hearses, and she refuses to drive them. However, she loves my C70, but she's not on the insurance for that!