No more XC70 jokes!
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Post 543994 by claymore on 2012-10-27 22:36:25
I think they still need to settle a bit, still looks way too high.
Post 543995 by M-R-P on 2012-10-27 22:38:04
[QUOTE=claymore;543994]I think they still need to settle a bit, still looks way too high.[/QUOTE]
Front end is bang-on mate, the HD shocks on the back are kicking it up by bout 20mm, possibly more. You should have seen the things, wider than a coke can and impossible to move.
I'll get some better pics tomorrow.
Post 543997 by V70 Graham on 2012-10-27 22:43:28
Must say you've done a cracking job mate, go have that well deserved beer :beer:
Hopefully that will quieten down all those who said it needed lowering now :B_thumb:
Post 544000 by M-R-P on 2012-10-27 22:45:03
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;543997]
Hopefully that will quieten down all those who said it needed lowering now :B_thumb:[/QUOTE]
Bloody better had lmao
Post 544003 by Dangerous Dave on 2012-10-27 22:53:35
Nice one MRP
So you now have a flatter ride whilst still being able to see over hedges?
Post 544009 by M-R-P on 2012-10-27 23:02:09
I can still hit a badger at 40 without it going through the windscreen lol.
Post 544010 by graemewelch on 2012-10-27 23:04:53
My s60 sits high at rear to..was temped to do a pedro style mod and attack it with a grinder
Post 544012 by M-R-P on 2012-10-27 23:08:11
I think the P2s have a naturally high bum - you have standard shocks or the abominations I found in mine?
Post 544020 by smithy on 2012-10-27 23:31:14
Nice job mate
Post 544026 by graemewelch on 2012-10-27 23:57:34
Standard shocks. Used to koni fsd but they were harsh. Handling was great though. Prob end up with uprsted shocks again
Post 544028 by M-R-P on 2012-10-28 00:03:11
I've got Boge automatic on the front of mine and they're brilliant, If I change the rears, I'll get them.
Post 544043 by WOODY T5 on 2012-10-28 00:27:33
great job done mate looks well was that done today as it looks like the middle of summer where u are;-)
Post 544044 by M-R-P on 2012-10-28 00:29:32
Lol, yep - it was a lovely day but cold.
there's frost on the cars now tho :(
Post 544048 by Redbrick on 2012-10-28 00:37:19
The nivomats control the ride height which is why the rear is sitting at the same height as before.
Post 544049 by M-R-P on 2012-10-28 00:44:25
[QUOTE=Redbrick;544048]The nivomats control the ride height which is why the rear is sitting at the same height as before.[/QUOTE]
They aren't nivs mate, Just super heavy duty rear shocks - she's actually riding 30mm lower than before at the back end, as the springs would allow it to....
Check the part number if you like. 3063985
Post 544074 by Harvey on 2012-10-28 08:46:37
Check the part number if you like. 3063985[/QUOTE]
Hi just did number in photo is 30639385
http://www.volvopartswebstore.com/products/shock-absorber/1110738/30639385.html
Now that's a days work to say the least, well done.
Post 544080 by M-R-P on 2012-10-28 08:53:51
Are they nice mate? Can't check on my phone lol.
Post 544081 by M-R-P on 2012-10-28 08:56:32
Oh $h1t they are nivs lol.
Hmm, looks like I'm now in the market for replacements lol.
Post 544091 by M-R-P on 2012-10-28 09:45:19
It's still 30mm lower so its all good :)
Post 544094 by Harvey on 2012-10-28 10:01:03
I bet someone would love to have a set ,caravan club site ,the cost is high for a new set and not many around second hand.
Post 544095 by HBall on 2012-10-28 10:10:09
looks pretty high to me at the back. Kind of like a dragster now :)
**bring on the no turbo jokes**
Post 544096 by Nealevo on 2012-10-28 10:12:15
Great job MRP, looks much better..... we'll just find something else to mock you about now !!!
Suggestions are welcomed from everyone!!!
Post 544098 by Kingsford G on 2012-10-28 10:13:42
Another great job done mate!!!If u replace the rear shocks to level it up u gonna feel a new level of ride,trust me.
Post 544106 by HBall on 2012-10-28 10:23:37
i forgot to say well done as well :)
Post 544112 by stribo on 2012-10-28 10:39:07
Still needs lowering, it's just standard height now, not lowered. :P
Post 544122 by LiamT4 on 2012-10-28 11:21:05
[QUOTE=M-R-P;544081]Oh $h1t they are nivs lol.
Hmm, looks like I'm now in the market for replacements lol.[/QUOTE]
I was going to say that they look a lot like nivomats to me. It makes sense though, a lot of plod cars have self leveling suspension because all of all the extra crap they carry.
[QUOTE=Nealevo;544096]Great job MRP, looks much better..... we'll just find something else to mock you about now !!!
Suggestions are welcomed from everyone!!![/QUOTE]
Still no remap ;-)
Post 544130 by Nealevo on 2012-10-28 12:16:29
[QUOTE=LiamT4;544122][COLOR="#FF0000"]Still no remap ;-)[/COLOR][/QUOTE]
I actually put that in the original post, but thought he might go moody after his day in the cold!!! so i deleted it and asked for suggestions...
Dammmnnn and blast :-)
Post 544146 by Kingsford G on 2012-10-28 16:09:06
[QUOTE=Nealevo;544130]I actually put that in the original post, but thought he might go moody after his day in the cold!!! so i deleted it and asked for suggestions...
Dammmnnn and blast :-)[/QUOTE]
Really,its not mapped yet?As an ex-plod can it be mapped?As I hear some r hard work.
Post 544150 by M-R-P on 2012-10-28 16:35:55
It'll take a flash, same as any other P2 would. Weird thing is how I'm running 16psi with no warning lights...
Got some more pics to go up later.
Post 544179 by ExternalError on 2012-10-28 18:10:38
with the front lowered like that and the back still sticking its §§§§ in the air i think you officially now have a V70 dragster edition
Post 544181 by M-R-P on 2012-10-28 18:21:01
And the back is still lower than it was lol
Post 544205 by V70 Graham on 2012-10-28 19:44:37
Yummy, looks 100% better now mate, was worth all the time/blood/sweat/swearing !
Post 544218 by claymore on 2012-10-28 20:00:58
Deffo looks 100% better mate :)
Post 544247 by jardon on 2012-10-28 23:35:32
Looks nice Martin and what a steal at £40!! I'd stick a wanted ad up for rear shocks - quite a few folk have fitted coilovers etc so there must be some used shocks floating about somewhere. I gave my Koni FSD's to a chap called Graingey on T5D5 and they may still be available.
Post 544251 by M-R-P on 2012-10-29 07:20:27
Thanks. I was thinking about selling the nivomats as I can get a fair few quid for them and using the money to not only buy some nice rear shocks and bank the rest.
From what ive seen, if I put them up for 150 quid, they should go pretty quick :)
Post 547014 by jdavis on 2012-11-11 19:19:30
Well done. Looks loads better.
Post 547044 by y2blade on 2012-11-11 20:02:43
Looks great Martin :cool:
Post 547049 by M-R-P on 2012-11-11 20:09:37
Ello stranger, where you been? Ya missed a great meet today :)
Post 561209 by M-R-P on 2013-01-09 22:40:59
Just to put this thread to bed, the last peice of the puzzle arrived today... In the form of some 2nd hand, oe shocks. Once again, Qady to the rescue ;) Thanks mate - Let me know what I owe you :)
So, 2 hours this evening, using 2 jacks, a curb, some spanners and a bit more effort than I was prepared to expend saw the Big Sweed sitting pretty at last.
I didn't have chance to give her a wash so please forgive the state she's in :( Here's some pics...
Hopefully, the springs will settle and she'll drop another 5mm but the ride is massively improved, more comfort, more feedback from the rear end, more confident in the twisties.
Happy M-R-P :D
Post 561210 by merc85 on 2013-01-09 22:46:26
Tons better mate well done :)
Post 561212 by M-R-P on 2013-01-09 22:51:24
Thanks Gav, I'm really pleased, if a little sore... :)
Post 561216 by merc85 on 2013-01-09 22:57:03
[QUOTE=M-R-P;561212]Thanks Gav, I'm really pleased, if a little sore... :)[/QUOTE]
Probably down to this: more feedback from the rear end, more confident in the twisties. LMFAO :jaw:
Post 561217 by p fandango on 2013-01-09 22:59:28
looks alot better, but turn ya foglights off ya Chav lol
Post 561218 by M-R-P on 2013-01-09 23:01:23
[QUOTE=p fandango;561217]looks alot better, but turn ya foglights off ya Chav lol[/QUOTE]
Lol, they were on for the pictures only ;)
Post 561223 by Harvey on 2013-01-09 23:40:17
Looks great ,nice to see the end of this,possibly the first mod of 2013 ?.
Post 561224 by M-R-P on 2013-01-09 23:45:02
Thanks mate. I'll get her washed at the weekend and take some better photos.
First mod of 2013... possibly more to come...;)
Post 561226 by Kingsford G on 2013-01-09 23:46:33
Looks just right mate.In terms of mapping,not worth it I think as u running 16psi as it is and the engine doesn`t need more stress,should be fast enough as is.
Post 561228 by M-R-P on 2013-01-09 23:52:00
[QUOTE=Kingsford G;561226]Looks just right mate.In terms of mapping,not worth it I think as u running 16psi as it is and the engine doesn`t need more stress,should be fast enough as is.[/QUOTE]
Thanks KG. :)
The 16psi is only temporary, holds for a few seconds and drops off to 10. although it holds for longer in 4th... oooh boy does it hold longer in 4th :D
I think I'd rather it had a controlled boost and a more consistant power curve than the spike I currently use to destroy Saxos and M-Sports.
Got plans for something else next ;)
Post 561231 by M-R-P on 2013-01-10 00:04:46
Bit of a gamble - unknown brand, trusted to control your boost. At least with names like Forge etc. you know the calibration is of a good standard. Lot of money too.
Post 561233 by Kingsford G on 2013-01-10 00:09:00
[QUOTE=M-R-P;561231]Bit of a gamble - unknown brand, trusted to control your boost. At least with names like Forge etc. you know the calibration is of a good standard. Lot of money too.[/QUOTE]
Not my priority for now anyway,I can get a mapped ecu for less than that.
Post 561234 by M-R-P on 2013-01-10 00:09:48
[QUOTE=Kingsford G;561233]Not my priority for now anyway,I can get a mapped ecu for less than that.[/QUOTE]
And a simple MBC if you want that little extra oomph ;)
Post 561247 by Kingsford G on 2013-01-10 00:34:33
[QUOTE=M-R-P;561234]And a simple MBC if you want that little extra oomph ;)[/QUOTE]
Seriously tight with money at the mo as ppl don`t pay,tempting but not sure if I can control my right foot lol
Post 561257 by V70 Graham on 2013-01-10 05:30:58
Looking good mate, thought you were a little quiet last night, couldn't wait till the weekend to fit them eh lol
Post 561258 by smithy on 2013-01-10 06:22:37
Looks loads better mate well done now get the baby mapped
Post 561266 by stribo on 2013-01-10 07:07:03
Looks good mate, what are we going to take the pi$$ out of now?
Post 561275 by volvokid on 2013-01-10 08:05:04
No more jokes then? :-( that has sorted it out now. What's next?
Post 561276 by M-R-P on 2013-01-10 08:06:26
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;561257]Looking good mate, thought you were a little quiet last night, couldn't wait till the weekend to fit them eh lol[/QUOTE]
Nope, couldn't help myself lol. Took longer than I thought - i forgot how long the nivs were - and you can't compress them to get them out.
[QUOTE=stribo;561266]Looks good mate, what are we going to take the pi$$ out of now?[/QUOTE]
That's easy - the vile interior in your R ;)
Post 561277 by M-R-P on 2013-01-10 08:07:23
[QUOTE=volvokid;561275]No more jokes then? :-( that has sorted it out now. What's next?[/QUOTE]
I have a little something planned... Depends when I can be bothered to do it ;)
Post 561286 by oblark on 2013-01-10 09:14:52
That looks better :)
so what's next ?? R front bumper :)
Post 561292 by M-R-P on 2013-01-10 09:37:13
[QUOTE=oblark;561286]That looks better :)
so what's next ?? R front bumper :)[/QUOTE]
Tempting but far too much effort for my liking.
I have a little something to go on when I can be bothered but for now I'll concentrate on the paintwork.
Post 561305 by stribo on 2013-01-10 10:19:23
[QUOTE=M-R-P;561276]Nope, couldn't help myself lol. Took longer than I thought - i forgot how long the nivs were - and you can't compress them to get them out.
That's easy - the vile interior in your R ;)[/QUOTE]
Jealousy is a cruel mistress. :P
BTW lowering it won't make it any quicker, so you'll still be lagging behind our R. ;)
Post 561308 by M-R-P on 2013-01-10 10:26:47
[QUOTE=stribo;561305]Jealousy is a cruel mistress. :P
BTW lowering it won't make it any quicker, so you'll still be lagging behind our R. ;)[/QUOTE]
Until your gearbox shatz it's self :D or you start bouncing off your limiter at 155;)
Post 561314 by stribo on 2013-01-10 11:38:19
Nothing wrong with the M66 'box, anyway, at least it'll get to 155 :D
Post 561316 by M-R-P on 2013-01-10 11:44:24
[QUOTE=stribo;561314]Nothing wrong with the M66 'box, anyway, at least it'll get to 155 :D[/QUOTE]
With the new VVT ecu...
Find a long, straight, private road and I'll show you how fast a plod car goes ;)
Post 561319 by V70 Graham on 2013-01-10 11:48:16
[QUOTE=stribo;561305].....so you'll still be lagging behind our R. ;)[/QUOTE]
'OUR' R is it.....thought it was Rachel's
Post 561320 by M-R-P on 2013-01-10 11:57:50
:nutkick:
Post 561321 by stribo on 2013-01-10 11:58:17
Not when it needs something doing to it it's not. Neither you nor MRP own Volvos.:P
Post 561364 by M-R-P on 2013-01-10 15:20:00
I totally undestand your logic mate. The amount of time and effort involved is considerable and although technically not overly demanding, I wouldn't recommend it to the less confident spanner-monkey ;)
Post 561385 by V70 Graham on 2013-01-10 16:24:18
.....you calling me a monkey :parhmph:
Post 561389 by M-R-P on 2013-01-10 16:41:25
No Graham, you're my spanner-catcher :D
Post 561392 by V70 Graham on 2013-01-10 16:45:10
[QUOTE=M-R-P;561389]No Graham, you're my spanner-catcher :D[/QUOTE]
:B_thumb:
Post 561471 by LiamT4 on 2013-01-10 21:09:12
Looking really good now.
And in case anybody accuses me of photoshopping the pics...
And if you're wondering why the ass-end is still sitting high (albeit 30mm lower) take a look at these beasties...
I put all my weight on this thing and couldn't get it to retract! plod spec HD shocks :eek:
I am now fooked! knees, shoulder, back and hips ar all incredibly stiff and I think I broke my thumb when a bolt snapped (took me 2 hours to get it out! - the bolt not the thumb lol)
Nearly 9 hours on my own but I'm pretty pleased. She rides smooth but firm and hacks into corners like a housefly. sweeet!
Beer, painkillers and bed for me now :D
