My Volvo V70 R
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Post 646462 by NECC on 2013-09-23 22:18:16
Car specification:
Electric driver and passenger seat
Heated seats (working!!)
Leather and alcantara trim
Air conditioning climate control
Cruise control
4 x electric windows
Electric mirrors
Heated mirrors
Stunning stereo with 3xCD changer in the dash and cassette player
6 x CD changer in the boot
Full trip computer
Centre armrest
Cup holders
Remote petrol cap release
Headlight wipers
Electric glass tilt & slide sunroof and sliding blind
SIPS side impact protection
Driver and passenger air bag
Rear centre armrest folds out into a child booster seat
Split folding rear seats
Retractable luggage cover
Front fog lights
Upgraded Volvo Digital Dolby Surround Sound System
Black roof rails
Volvo detachable towbar and electrics
Volvo blue engine cover
Volvo Mudlaps
"R" embossed floor mats
"R" embossed 5 x spoke 17" alloy wheels with new Vredsteins
"[COLOR="red"]R[/COLOR]" badged mesh grille (lower grill is missing)
Red "[COLOR="Red"]R[/COLOR]" boot badge
Volvo foldaway dog guard (no evidence of dogs!)
Volvo rear parking sensors
Unopened Volvo first aid kit
Volvo warning triangle still in its original case
Walnut interior wood trim
Needs a few bits doing but seems a really good base to start from, also some paper work to say its been mapped but a trip to big fish shoud tell me if this is true
Post 646471 by WOODY T5 on 2013-09-23 22:31:48
nice ride mate love the detail sweet
Post 646472 by martybelfastt5 on 2013-09-23 22:32:26
that is looking superb!!
Post 646474 by t5 pete on 2013-09-23 22:35:05
Very nice really like them wheels I think when a set comes up ill be getting them
Post 646475 by Squirtydog on 2013-09-23 22:35:33
Very smart
Post 646476 by Logie on 2013-09-23 22:35:54
Great work on an awesome car, Exactly the type of car im looking for. Looks immaculate, whats the interior like?
Post 646478 by Tomcat on 2013-09-23 22:40:17
Nice to see another silver R!, loving the little detail touches.
Post 646492 by smithy on 2013-09-23 23:23:55
Very nice car sir
Post 646511 by munster732 on 2013-09-24 05:07:09
Most excellent car, giving me the urge to get going with mine.
Post 646520 by jamesy12345 on 2013-09-24 06:20:16
Hello mate hows it going
How is life in 'artlepool? Did you get that V5 through?
:welcome: :welcome:
This is my old V70R folks, looks a damn sight better than when I had it :D
Look at those tyres....sob sob
Post 646526 by stribo on 2013-09-24 07:04:10
Looks very tidy. :B_thumb:
Post 646542 by Biff on 2013-09-24 08:02:26
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;646520]Hello mate hows it going
How is life in 'artlepool? Did you get that V5 through?
:welcome: :welcome:
This is my old V70R folks, looks a damn sight better than when I had it :D
Look at those tyres....sob sob[/QUOTE]
I saw this on eBay, did you get what u wanted for it jamesy?
Nice motor, wish mine was to such a standard!
Post 646544 by jamesy12345 on 2013-09-24 08:07:59
[QUOTE=Biff;646542]I saw this on eBay, did you get what u wanted for it jamesy?
Nice motor, wish mine was to such a standard![/QUOTE]
No i didn't mate, bargain for Shaun IMHO. Just bad timing for selling I guess but I needed the empty space.....for a ££££ty Renault as it turned out haha :S DOH
Post 646546 by Biff on 2013-09-24 08:20:27
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;646544]No i didn't mate, bargain for Shaun IMHO. Just bad timing for selling I guess but I needed the empty space.....for a ££££ty Renault as it turned out haha :S DOH[/QUOTE]
It's a sad fact they're so low in price, no body wants a big fuel guzzling estate car. No wonder so many get broken. I figure mine is worth at least a third more in bits & it would be a damn site easier to sell. Lol
Post 646547 by Ric@rdo on 2013-09-24 08:22:50
Looks great!
Post 646548 by M-R-P on 2013-09-24 08:23:20
Yep - nice car and some nice work done to it :D
Post 646550 by jamesy12345 on 2013-09-24 08:27:17
[QUOTE=Biff;646546]It's a sad fact they're so low in price, no body wants a big fuel guzzling estate car. No wonder so many get broken. I figure mine is worth at least a third more in bits & it would be a damn site easier to sell. Lol[/QUOTE]
If it was in worse condition I would have thought about breaking it, and probably made a profit! Madness
Hats off to the guy below for single handedly raising the prices of our motors:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-V70-R-AWD-in-MINT-condition-/251298112352?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3a8288e360#ht_720wt_999
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1998-VOLVO-V70-R-AWD-AUTO-SILVER-/251342946658?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3a85350162
Post 646559 by Tomcat on 2013-09-24 09:03:26
[QUOTE=Biff;646546]It's a sad fact they're so low in price, no body wants a big fuel guzzling estate car. No wonder so many get broken. I figure mine is worth at least a third more in bits & it would be a damn site easier to sell. Lol[/QUOTE]
True but look at the T5-R's they're only going up in price now, hang onto these for a few more years and they'll start to increase in value as well.
Post 646587 by Biff on 2013-09-24 11:55:13
[QUOTE=Tomcat;646559]True but look at the T5-R's they're only going up in price now, hang onto these for a few more years and they'll start to increase in value as well.[/QUOTE]
I don't know if they will be as desireable but with programs like top gear & 5th gear featuring them it can only get better I suppose. I do get asked about mine all the time so people are interested, but this isn't reflected on the price as most are money pits like mine has been. I hope if I get everything working as it should & keep the mods sensible it will give me a return if I did come to sell it. I keep saying I will break it but a v70r manual with a working awd is a rare thing now so in a few years...
Post 646643 by NECC on 2013-09-24 17:35:24
[QUOTE=Logie;646476]Great work on an awesome car, Exactly the type of car im looking for. Looks immaculate, whats the interior like?[/QUOTE]
It`s in really good condition i just need to find the time to give it a deep clean lol
Post 646644 by NECC on 2013-09-24 17:37:58
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;646520]Hello mate hows it going
How is life in 'artlepool? Did you get that V5 through?
:welcome: :welcome:
This is my old V70R folks, looks a damn sight better than when I had it :D
Look at those tyres....sob sob[/QUOTE]
Now the matey, life in monkey hanger land is awesome lol
I`ve sent off to DVLA for the V5 yesterday as need tax at end of month
Post 646645 by NECC on 2013-09-24 17:40:37
Thanks for the feedback guys, few things planned as want a twin exit stainless steel exhaust and possibly a induction kit, better brakes and would like some bigger wheels for next summer
Post 646650 by T5frankie on 2013-09-24 17:49:57
very nice mate
Post 646658 by Biff on 2013-09-24 18:16:40
[QUOTE=NECC;646645]Thanks for the feedback guys, few things planned as want a twin exit stainless steel exhaust and possibly a induction kit, better brakes and would like some bigger wheels for next summer[/QUOTE]
Highly recomend a Jetex mate. I love the sound of mine.
Post 646664 by jamesy12345 on 2013-09-24 18:37:31
[QUOTE=NECC;646644]Now the matey, life in monkey hanger land is awesome lol
I`ve sent off to DVLA for the V5 yesterday as need tax at end of month[/QUOTE]
OK fella good stuff, let me know if there is anything I can do about the tax....I think I have a scan of the log book somewhere, so could do it online if the DVLA mess things up
[QUOTE=NECC;646645]Thanks for the feedback guys, few things planned as want a twin exit stainless steel exhaust and possibly a induction kit, better brakes and would like some bigger wheels for next summer[/QUOTE]
Haha thought you said it was staying standard, it's just not possible is it
edit: just thought I wanted to speak to you about some Propus alloys, to see if they can be cleaned up....will send u a pm
Post 646818 by y2blade on 2013-09-25 07:59:49
Stunning.
Post 646905 by iamawookiee on 2013-09-25 13:41:37
What a beaut! Makes me think I should clean mine :parhmph:
Post 647605 by V70 Graham on 2013-09-28 08:21:27
Lovely looking car you have there.
Post 647608 by jdavis on 2013-09-28 08:28:39
Stunning looking motor!
Post 648031 by NECC on 2013-09-29 06:40:35
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;646664]OK fella good stuff, let me know if there is anything I can do about the tax....I think I have a scan of the log book somewhere, so could do it online if the DVLA mess things up
Haha thought you said it was staying standard, it's just not possible is it
edit: just thought I wanted to speak to you about some Propus alloys, to see if they can be cleaned up....will send u a pm[/QUOTE]
Didnt think i would fall in love with it, so a few little mods to make it that bit nicer to drive lol
PM on its way matey
Post 648033 by oz T5R on 2013-09-29 07:04:46
what a great looking wagon! its a credit to you!
little things make a big difference to the load lugger.
Post 648225 by AndysR on 2013-09-29 20:13:28
Looks really nice that, always been a fan of Satellites think the phase 1's look well sitting on them :)
Post 740597 by AshDVS on 2014-10-08 07:52:14
Looks fantastic. The wheel colour really suits the car too. Nice work.
Post 740867 by NECC on 2014-10-08 22:27:38
Cheers Guys
Post 740978 by Dan H on 2014-10-09 12:19:41
Manage to get the issues sorted with it? did you use Volmech? Looks awesome! will have to try and sort out a little local meet in the North East once i've got the t5 Lump in mine up and up and running.
Post 741105 by NECC on 2014-10-09 20:54:12
[QUOTE=Dan H;740978]Manage to get the issues sorted with it? did you use Volmech? Looks awesome! will have to try and sort out a little local meet in the North East once i've got the t5 Lump in mine up and up and running.[/QUOTE]
Cheers Dan, I bought a 2 month old ETM from ebay and got Volmech to fit it for me and sort software and it`s back to flying again lol
I would defo be interested in a local meet, have tried asking my landlord if I can have them at my detailing studio again but he still being arsey after over 100 cars turned up for the Vagcars meet
Post 741205 by Dan H on 2014-10-09 23:28:55
[QUOTE=NECC;741105]Cheers Dan, I bought a 2 month old ETM from ebay and got Volmech to fit it for me and sort software and it`s back to flying again lol
I would defo be interested in a local meet, have tried asking my landlord if I can have them at my detailing studio again but he still being arsey after over 100 cars turned up for the Vagcars meet[/QUOTE]
At least you have finally got it back up and running to how it should be.
Yeah I've heard something about that a few times lol, Sure we would be able to arrange somewhere local to have a meet, But then if it's only volvo cars/owners then I can't imagine it would be as many as 100 turn up.
Will have to pop up one day with the volvo, Some ££££ bag scratched it before I took it off the road, Could do with seeing if it could be buffed out with anything or if it needs painting and to try get some pointers for when it comes to cleaning the old bus
Post 747943 by NECC on 2014-11-13 19:55:59
Not a massive update but my discs and pads have turned up today ready for my mate to fit for me at the weekend
Post 747947 by AcidicDavey on 2014-11-13 20:20:31
I hate Silver.
....but after seeing so many of these nice in silver I'm starting to think it's the best colour for them!
Top work.
Post 747960 by Tomcat on 2014-11-13 21:32:17
[QUOTE=AcidicDavey;747947]I hate Silver.
....but after seeing so many of these nice in silver I'm starting to think it's the best colour for them!
Top work.[/QUOTE]
What the hells up with Silver?
Post 747962 by Doingitsideways on 2014-11-13 21:36:53
[QUOTE=Tomcat;747960]What the hells up with Silver?[/QUOTE]
Common :haha:
Post 747963 by AcidicDavey on 2014-11-13 21:40:25
Just not keen on Silver normally, boring and common these days. But as I said I think these cars look superb in Silver! Probably my favourite colour for them atm.
Post 784549 by jamesy12345 on 2015-09-03 23:00:21
I don't think that one on the right is meant to stay there :)
Post 784550 by NECC on 2015-09-03 23:15:59
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;784549]I don't think that one on the right is meant to stay there :)[/QUOTE]
Was just resting there for a little bit Jamesy
Post 784570 by jamesy12345 on 2015-09-04 07:55:28
[QUOTE=NECC;784550]Was just resting there for a little bit Jamesy[/QUOTE]
Car still looking good fella
Post 784571 by NECC on 2015-09-04 08:08:17
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;784570]Car still looking good fella[/QUOTE]
Cheers Jamesy, will be better once I get the non starting issue sorted
Post 785010 by NECC on 2015-09-07 20:08:38
Coolant pipes replaced with blue DO88 pipe work
Post 785012 by twr on 2015-09-07 20:12:13
Very nice
Post 785149 by NECC on 2015-09-08 19:45:40
DO88 rip kit has arrived
Post 785452 by NECC on 2015-09-10 22:04:50
New R Badges Painted Lamborghini Blue
Post 785541 by kmb on 2015-09-11 23:08:41
Amazing details and top work, very nice to see!
Post 785607 by NECC on 2015-09-12 22:39:14
[QUOTE=kmb;785541]Amazing details and top work, very nice to see![/QUOTE]
Thank you matey
Post 785634 by NECC on 2015-09-13 20:37:58
New rear badge fitted but mucked up front one so going to try again
Post 785676 by jamesy12345 on 2015-09-13 22:28:48
Something different, continuing the blue theme there
Post 786081 by NECC on 2015-09-18 16:07:35
Short Video
Post 786082 by jamesy12345 on 2015-09-18 16:17:17
[QUOTE=NECC;786081]Short Video
[/QUOTE]
nice!!
Post 786096 by AcidicDavey on 2015-09-18 20:24:41
Looks good fella, those trims look better on the car than I was expecting, never seen someone plump for them before.
Post 786097 by The Flying Moose on 2015-09-18 20:28:49
Looks a lovely bit of work there. Nice car, cant believe I missed this thread.
Really like the carbon exhaust bracket parts, I too have never seen them and they make it look "finished" :)
Post 786102 by NECC on 2015-09-18 21:29:57
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;786082]nice!![/QUOTE]
Cheers Jamesy
Post 786103 by NECC on 2015-09-18 21:32:56
[QUOTE=AcidicDavey;786096]Looks good fella, those trims look better on the car than I was expecting, never seen someone plump for them before.[/QUOTE]
Cheers Davey, have wanted them since I got the car so were saved in my laptop favourites for ages.
Turned up and loved them so have got a list of other parts that they are still making for my model
Post 786104 by NECC on 2015-09-18 21:37:21
[QUOTE=The Flying Moose;786097]Looks a lovely bit of work there. Nice car, cant believe I missed this thread.
Really like the carbon exhaust bracket parts, I too have never seen them and they make it look "finished" :)[/QUOTE]
Thank you matey
Post 786174 by Dan H on 2015-09-19 21:55:43
Sounds nice and looks awesome! It sounds better on your video here than it did on Paul's video in the unit. Whats the drone like to live with up to now? I'm wanting a turbo back system from Paul with the 6x4 oval tips (twin exit like yours too)
Keep up the good work on it
Post 786635 by NECC on 2015-09-23 20:03:22
[QUOTE=Dan H;786174]Sounds nice and looks awesome! It sounds better on your video here than it did on Paul's video in the unit. Whats the drone like to live with up to now? I'm wanting a turbo back system from Paul with the 6x4 oval tips (twin exit like yours too)
Keep up the good work on it[/QUOTE]
Cheers Dan, think I`m going to have to get a single silencer fitted which I`ve spoke to Paul about already lol
Post 786642 by Dream3r on 2015-09-23 20:18:21
looks good :)
Post 786646 by NECC on 2015-09-23 20:22:58
[QUOTE=Dream3r;786642]looks good :)[/QUOTE]
Cheers John
Post 794735 by LeeT5 on 2016-01-10 01:54:57
This is a great thread......any updates?
Post 794738 by 500tie on 2016-01-10 08:21:21
Where did you get the carbon bumper trims mate?
Post 794749 by MoleT-5R on 2016-01-10 12:33:30
[QUOTE=500tie;794738]Where did you get the carbon bumper trims mate?[/QUOTE]
seconded....excellent thread which is getting me motivated to get another silver one back on the road for this coming season
Post 808435 by NECC on 2017-01-02 19:44:12
[QUOTE=500tie;794738]Where did you get the carbon bumper trims mate?[/QUOTE]
Here matey
https://carbonfiberworks.wordpress.com/
Post 808437 by NECC on 2017-01-02 19:46:43
[QUOTE=abdul;794791]Which pipes are these and where from thanks[/QUOTE]
Here matey
http://www.partsforvolvosonline.com/index.php?cPath=28_1160_1161_1168
Post 814644 by NECC on 2017-11-07 11:53:19
[ATTACH=CONFIG]31840[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]31841[/ATTACH]
Not a massive update but finally got round to getting the strut top bearings and mounts replaced
Post 814647 by Quicksilver on 2017-11-07 16:48:18
Great thread and a lovely car, it's a credit to you. Steadily restoring mine after 10 years of sturling service, not in your league though.
Post 814653 by NECC on 2017-11-07 21:44:08
[QUOTE=Quicksilver;814647]Great thread and a lovely car, it's a credit to you. Steadily restoring mine after 10 years of sturling service, not in your league though.[/QUOTE]
Thank you matey, car has been neglected for a little while due to my wedding and business commitments. But finally getting some time to enjoy the car again
Post 822241 by NECC on 2022-09-18 19:57:24
[ATTACH=CONFIG]33206[/ATTACH]
Just a quick update on my car, now fitted with bc coilovers and nebula alloys.
Post 822242 by MoleT-5R on 2022-09-19 10:41:02
[QUOTE=NECC;822241][ATTACH=CONFIG]33206[/ATTACH]
Just a quick update on my car, now fitted with bc coilovers and nebula alloys.[/QUOTE]
Thanks for the update, your car is looking lovely by the way, the ABM headlights really work nicely on silver cars, have you done anything to the rear lights...?
Post 822245 by NECC on 2022-09-19 19:52:12
Thank you ive got a few more jobs to get done on it yet.
I've kept the rear lights standard but polished the plastic lenses back up
Post 822249 by MoleT-5R on 2022-09-20 07:53:07
[QUOTE=NECC;822245]Thank you ive got a few more jobs to get done on it yet.
I've kept the rear lights standard but polished the plastic lenses back up[/QUOTE]
Our rears are currently standard, but the Mrs's does want to change or do something with them, I'm thinking of tinting a spare set of rears to give a similar look to the fronts.
Post 822362 by NECC on 2022-12-29 20:21:57
[ATTACH=CONFIG]33233[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]33234[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]33235[/ATTACH]
Swapped over to from Nebula to my winter wheels. Decided to get the original 17" satellite alloys refurbished in lamborghini bronze metallic with a satin lacquer, and ive protected them with a couple of layers of @siramik_glasscoat ceramic wheel coating.
Post 822363 by NECC on 2022-12-29 20:32:56
Also as my radiator had decided to start leaking I thought it was time to finally get my new upgraded aluminium intercooler fitted as well as a new radiator and original Volvo lamba sensor too.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]33236[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]33237[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]33238[/ATTACH]
Post 822364 by uqj83l on 2022-12-30 14:31:45
Wheels look fab.
Post 822365 by MoleT-5R on 2022-12-30 14:56:51
some nice upgrades there, IC looks great
Car specification:
Electric driver and passenger seat
Heated seats (working!!)
Leather and alcantara trim
Air conditioning climate control
Cruise control
4 x electric windows
Electric mirrors
Heated mirrors
Stunning stereo with 3xCD changer in the dash and cassette player
6 x CD changer in the boot
Full trip computer
Centre armrest
Cup holders
Remote petrol cap release
Headlight wipers
Electric glass tilt & slide sunroof and sliding blind
SIPS side impact protection
Driver and passenger air bag
Rear centre armrest folds out into a child booster seat
Split folding rear seats
Retractable luggage cover
Front fog lights
Upgraded Volvo Digital Dolby Surround Sound System
Black roof rails
Volvo detachable towbar and electrics
Volvo blue engine cover
Volvo Mudlaps
"R" embossed floor mats
"R" embossed 5 x spoke 17" alloy wheels with new Vredsteins
"[COLOR="red"]R[/COLOR]" badged mesh grille (lower grill is missing)
Red "[COLOR="Red"]R[/COLOR]" boot badge
Volvo foldaway dog guard (no evidence of dogs!)
Volvo rear parking sensors
Unopened Volvo first aid kit
Volvo warning triangle still in its original case
Walnut interior wood trim
Needs a few bits doing but seems a really good base to start from, also some paper work to say its been mapped but a trip to big fish shoud tell me if this is true
