'Induction kit 'knocked' together for Gul. Awesome sound.
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Post 616734 by foammanmark on 2013-06-15 19:33:32
Decided to use some parts that I have from previous kits to 'knock' one together for Gul. Used the K & N cone that was on my R when I bought her, after a good clean and gentle re-oil, and a bracket that I have from ages ago. Left the bottom of the original airbox in place and haven't removed the bonnet insulation............yet.
Just went for a spin and the sound has put a big grin on my face. Seems to make a lot more more noise than the Optiflow kit that's now on my R, and I will try to record it and post it up.
Post 616741 by V70 Graham on 2013-06-15 19:43:13
C'mon Mark, you've been here long enough.....where's the pic's ?
Post 616750 by foammanmark on 2013-06-15 19:54:17
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;616741]C'mon Mark, you've been here long enough.....where's the pic's ?[/QUOTE]
My excuse is that my hands were too dirty to use my phone to take pics.....honest. I think it's more the sound than the pic in this case, so I need to do both really.
Post 616760 by JamesT5 on 2013-06-15 20:04:05
[QUOTE=foammanmark;616750]My excuse is that my hands were too dirty to use my phone to take pics.....honest. I think it's more the sound than the pic in this case, so I need to do both really.[/QUOTE]
Sound AND picture = Video ;) :B_thumb:
Post 616800 by foammanmark on 2013-06-15 20:33:51
[QUOTE=JamesT5;616760]Sound AND picture = Video ;) :B_thumb:[/QUOTE]
Taken by my Daughter, who blows a raspberry part way through..........
Post 616810 by T5frankie on 2013-06-15 20:42:26
you have broken the rule, not to mod a gul
Post 616812 by foammanmark on 2013-06-15 20:43:43
[QUOTE=T5frankie;616810]you have broken the rule, not to mod a gul[/QUOTE]
Any mods that I do will be minor, and reversible, promise.
Post 616817 by foammanmark on 2013-06-15 20:54:26
[QUOTE=foammanmark;616812]Any mods that I do will be minor, and reversible, promise.[/QUOTE]
You may have noticed that she's on Comets now, which is temporary until October or so, when the Comets will have Winter tyres fitted and go back on the R. Gul back to her Titans then. I would like to change the headlights/indicators on her as well, and after that nothing really..........
Post 616821 by T5frankie on 2013-06-15 20:59:04
[QUOTE=foammanmark;616817]You may have noticed that she's on Comets now, which is temporary until October or so, when the Comets will have Winter tyres fitted and go back on the R. Gul back to her Titans then. I would like to change the headlights/indicators on her as well, and after that nothing really..........[/QUOTE]
nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Post 616824 by foammanmark on 2013-06-15 21:02:57
[QUOTE=T5frankie;616821]nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo[/QUOTE]
Just the ones on PFV I was thinking.
Post 616847 by LiamT4 on 2013-06-15 21:28:52
Do it, its just a bloody colour.
Post 616870 by foammanmark on 2013-06-15 21:57:49
[QUOTE=LiamT4;616847]Do it, its just a bloody colour.[/QUOTE]
I'll keep the originals, for if I was ever to sell her, which is doubtful.
Post 616874 by LiamT4 on 2013-06-15 22:00:39
Bet it looks better on comets anyway. :hidesbehi
Post 616877 by t5 pete on 2013-06-15 22:01:39
piccys with comets I am quite digging gulls with silver pegs tho just a shame they rub the liners
Post 616878 by foammanmark on 2013-06-15 22:03:24
[QUOTE=t5 pete;616877]piccys with comets I am quite digging gulls with silver pegs tho just a shame they rub the liners[/QUOTE]
Volvokid posted a load last Friday after our mini Scottish meet. My Comets need a refurb, but I think still look OK on Gul.
Post 616899 by Immingham on 2013-06-15 22:44:15
[QUOTE=T5frankie;616810]you have broken the rule, not to mod a gul[/QUOTE]
Well that's me knackered, I've fitted a k&n panel filter and a full powerflow exhaust. .. lol
Post 616901 by t5 pete on 2013-06-15 22:46:20
[QUOTE=Immingham;616899]Well that's me knackered, I've fitted a k&n panel filter and a full powerflow exhaust. .. lol[/QUOTE]
Things like that will not affect the price of them infact me personaly would think it would be better with a stainless exhaust
Post 616904 by Biff on 2013-06-15 22:50:01
It's your car, do what you bloody want dude.
I understand the purists opinions but so long as you keep the original parts I don't see a problem.
Post 616905 by foammanmark on 2013-06-15 22:52:09
[QUOTE=Biff;616904]It's your car, do what you bloody want dude.
I understand the purists opinions but so long as you keep the original parts I don't see a problem.[/QUOTE]
Exactly my thinking on this. All the original parts will be kept and swapped back, if I ever come to part with her, which is not my intention.
Post 616908 by foammanmark on 2013-06-15 22:54:21
[QUOTE=LiamT4;616874]Bet it looks better on comets anyway. :hidesbehi[/QUOTE]
I think she really suits them which surprised me TBH. They aren't in the best of condition either, but still look good IMO.
Post 616916 by Biff on 2013-06-15 23:04:55
[QUOTE=foammanmark;616905]Exactly my thinking on this. All the original parts will be kept and swapped back, if I ever come to part with her, which is not my intention.[/QUOTE]
I have had the same with a few cars I've owned, I think so long as the mods are tasteful & of a good quality too.
I doubt you have plans for Lamborghini doors & neon washer jets though. Lol
Post 616922 by foammanmark on 2013-06-15 23:14:13
[QUOTE=Biff;616916]I have had the same with a few cars I've owned, I think so long as the mods are tasteful & of a good quality too.
I doubt you have plans for Lamborghini doors & neon washer jets though. Lol[/QUOTE]
My biggest plan is to spend money on her bodywork, in an attempt to bring her back to her former glory. A couple of bodyshops will be looking at her soon for their opinions. The 'faded' rear quarter is the main issue, but both wings and other bits need some attention.
Post 616923 by Immingham on 2013-06-15 23:15:09
[QUOTE=Biff;616916]I have had the same with a few cars I've owned, I think so long as the mods are tasteful & of a good quality too.
I doubt you have plans for Lamborghini doors & neon washer jets though. Lol[/QUOTE]
Damn it !!! Lambo doors were my next move.. lol
Post 616927 by foammanmark on 2013-06-15 23:17:42
[QUOTE=Immingham;616923]Damn it !!! Lambo doors were my next move.. lol[/QUOTE]
I've already got them, but I daren't fit them.
Post 616930 by Gold 'N' Brown on 2013-06-15 23:19:37
[QUOTE=foammanmark;616922]The 'faded' rear quarter is the main issue, but both wings and other bits need some attention.[/QUOTE]
I thought Guls were faded from the factory :hidesbehi
(Says the guy with the metallic urine V70 :slap:)
Post 616931 by Immingham on 2013-06-15 23:20:32
Might make mine into a pick up? :jaw:
Post 616935 by Immingham on 2013-06-15 23:24:16
[QUOTE=Gold 'N' Brown;616930]I thought Guls were faded from the factory :hidesbehi
(Says the guy with the metallic urine V70 :slap:)[/QUOTE]
I think faded yellow was a factory option?
One thing with mine it's at least it's faded all over, so you don't really notice :)
Post 616936 by foammanmark on 2013-06-15 23:24:27
This photo makes it look worse than it really is:-
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Post 616937 by Immingham on 2013-06-15 23:26:33
Looks same as mine :) park them next to each other and you'd have faded in stereo lol..
Post 616938 by Biff on 2013-06-15 23:27:16
My yellow golf colour concept was the same, it was white in places!
Agreed on the lambo doors, they'd look wicked blud sat next to each other on some chrome spinnin dubs...
Post 616940 by Immingham on 2013-06-15 23:32:19
Was thinking of some purple neons too....
Post 616973 by jamesy12345 on 2013-06-16 06:19:29
sounds good! I was wondering whether to do something the air filter on mine. Those panel filters look massive anyway tho. Could be worth it just for the sound (not the raspberry :))
I'm not sure about dump valves.......I like the recirc type
Post 616981 by Immingham on 2013-06-16 08:22:09
Video won't play on my phone..
:(
Post 616988 by kyboy on 2013-06-16 09:12:11
Someone's selling a bsr kit on here I've got one on mine and they sound great and look the biz as well!!
Post 617009 by foammanmark on 2013-06-16 11:06:01
[QUOTE=Immingham;616981]Video won't play on my phone..
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It's not very good even on my PC TBH. I downloaded it through Photobucket, and it's very jerky on mine.
Post 617010 by foammanmark on 2013-06-16 11:07:15
[QUOTE=kyboy;616988]Someone's selling a bsr kit on here I've got one on mine and they sound great and look the biz as well!![/QUOTE]
I have a BSR Optiflow kit on my V70 R, but the sound from the 'kit' on the Gul makes a lot more noise, or at least it seems like it.
Post 617011 by foammanmark on 2013-06-16 11:10:56
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;616973]sounds good! I was wondering whether to do something the air filter on mine. Those panel filters look massive anyway tho. Could be worth it just for the sound (not the raspberry :))
I'm not sure about dump valves.......I like the recirc type[/QUOTE]
My favourite kit is the BSR Optiflow one with blanking plate. I paid £100 directly from BSR for the full kit. This is mine on my R.
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