Volvo XC70R

[V70R]

I have had this Swedish family wagon for a year now and finally decided to put it in the Showcase thread. Keeping a low profile.

After having a worked race built EK Civic R, 2 Toyota Soarer SC400, 1 Toyota Soarer Adaptronic tuned Supercharged Intercooled 400HP, the missus has succeeded to put her foot down and get a family car. Conditions applied.

Car:
2002 Volvo XC70
2.4L AWD turbo. TD04-HL13G
Lifestyle Edition
(Special Volvo factory order from Sweden)

Upgrades:
XC with M58 Manual gearbox (only one in WA)
Upgraded Dolby Pro Logic HU-803 Head unit
Sunroof, 6% tint
rear spoiler
other bling, decals etc

http://www.atpimage.com/cars/volvo/evolve-xc70r-start.jpg
http://www.atpimage.com/random/evolvexc70.jpg

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Current Trim

Engine:
AUTOTECH / EVOLVE Stage 3 tune + OBD software tuning tool
TD04 HL16T turbo
S60R downpipe
S60R green 450cc injectors
S60R fuel rail
S60R blue engine covers
IPD-USA Compressor Bypass Valve
IPD-USA Turbo Control Valve
IPD-USA Turbo coupler pipes
IPD-USA HD Coil packs
Custom intake

Brakes:
S60R Brembo 4 pot calipers
330mm Powerslot slotted rotors
Stainless Steel braided brake lines

Interior:
S60R Blue R instrument cluster with custom LED back lighting
S60R R door sills
IPD-USA blue R boost guage
EST chrome head unit dial surrounds
1kw 12v power inverter
LED interior trunk lights
Wood interior trim treatment
Fire extinguisher

Exterior:
Rear spoiler with LED lights
S60R 18" silver pearl Pegasus wheels
6000K HID
Euro silver rails
XC90 Strut seats with EVOLVE V70R sport springs
Limo tint
TERRÄNGKÖRNING LANDVAGN decal kit



Soon:
Carbon side mirrors
Carbon rear spoiler with LED lights
Carbon roof
HID fog lights
EVOLVE AMS (racing S60R intake system)
R Kelly additional Intake mod
EVOLVE bonnet grills
2008 Active Bi-Xenon headlights
S60R steering wheel


Exterior:
http://www.atpimage.com/cars/volvo/rwheels/P1070081.JPG
http://www.atpimage.com/cars/volvo/rwheels/P1070079.JPG
http://www.atpimage.com/cars/volvo/rwheels/P1070086.JPG

Interior:
http://www.atpimage.com/cars/volvo/new-dials.jpg
http://www.atpimage.com/cars/volvo/IMG_9181.jpg

Some shopping

S60R wheel
http://www.atpimage.com/cars/volvo/IMG_9180.jpg

random shit
http://www.atpimage.com/random/IMG_9163.jpg

EVOLVE AMS
http://www.atpimage.com/cars/volvo/IMG_9166.jpg

16T + S60R KKK24 turbos
S60R downpipe.
http://www.atpimage.com/random/IMG_9363.jpg


Whats Next:
S60 AWD rear springs and dump the rear.

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Updated mod list

[V70R]

I bought the car from a dealer in NSW and had it shipped across.
To register it in WA I had to remove the tint. Clearly something I did NOT want to do. Within a week of the tint being removed, a young hooded native smashed the passenger window and broke into the car. After 4 visits to Windscreens O'Brien and a month later, I now have a fully working window. What a nightmare!

Another thing I have learnt, Volvos do not like to be modified.
After installing the EVOLVE V70R sport springs, the rears were too low and the camber was so far out I needed new rear tyres within 3 weeks. Then my front right shock blew. Needless to say, I paid the price for incorrect advice on the springs. So I had to reinstall the stock rear springs but soon some S60 AWD springs will be in there.

[d1_drifter]

Looks good!

That's a massive filter!

[tinto]

Looks good - I have a soft spot for these and Audi allroads.

My wife has a V50 - solid machine!

[Mad_Aussie]

I like it a lot!

[Stef]

i reckon colour code the bumpers. black mesh grille, and dark as fuck tint will make that one cool soccer mums car!

[dmwill]

i reckon colour code the bumpers....

+1, though if I am correct, it's a pingpingpingping of a thing to paint that kind of black plastic.

[Stef]

im not sure to be honest, i always thought provided you had the right stuff for it, primer n paint so suit, it could be done. would make it look worlds better.

[V70R]

I have been quoted $1k for all the bumpers done colourcoded, baked and installed. It has been done before but quite rare. I have looked into it but decided to spend $1k coin on tuning the engine and stage 3 upgrades.

[Lonewolf]

Nice, didnt know that it was a manual.
TD04 seems a bit small for 2.4L, but must make good low/mid range power

[V70R]

Blake, all Volvos from 2001 onwards were AUS delivered in semi automatic or auto, unless a special order was placed through the dealer. I guess I just got lucky :D
The turbo spools up at 2800rpm and almost sounds like a belt driven blower.
The Autotech tune has a torque limiter in first gear too = bad for hard launches = good for gearbox. Engine internals are good for 320hp.
Hopefully the stage 3 tune will push 300.

[31-EVO]

Your pod filter is as big as your engine, if not bigger.
Pretty cool car though, and I can openly admit I don't mind the sound of a modded Volvo on full noise, very smooth sound.

[V70R]

The new filter, Evolve / IPD AMS is massive but the photo of it placed above the existing intake make it look huge.

This is how it will sit.

http://www.ipdusa.com/uploads/images_products/100133.jpg

[skinkis]

Looks good!
Where do you get your perfromanceparts in Australia to a Volvo?
I just ordered a stage1 chip to my C70 from Autotech motor in Sweden since I couldn´t find anything in Australia?

[V70R]

Looks good!
Where do you get your perfromanceparts in Australia to a Volvo?
I just ordered a stage1 chip to my C70 from Autotech motor in Sweden since I couldn´t find anything in Australia?

Its a brilliant tune! I have the stage 3 atm.
Peter @ Autotech is hard to get hold of but if you need any help with the tune side of things, install etc, I can help you.

I get most of my parts from USA / locally and from family in Europe.
There is NO support for Volvo in Perth for parts.

[skinkis]

The Pegasus rims... I´m guessing they´re genuine volvo rims? They look friggin good!! Looking for rims to my car too, but there isn´t much to choose from, or maybe I´m just looking at the wrong place...

[mr_mike]

+1, though if I am correct, it's a pingpingpingping of a thing to paint that kind of black plastic.

to be blunt ur not correct :P


scuff, plastic prime, paint, clearcoat, bake, done.

all plastic bumpers are pretty much the same stuff just some get painted by the manufacturer some don't.

[V70R]

scuff, plastic prime, paint, clearcoat, bake, done.
all plastic bumpers are pretty much the same stuff just some get painted by the manufacturer some don't.

Im prepared to pay coin for someone to do it for me. Tafe student etc?

On a different note.
New poly engine mounts are in. Nice responsive feel through the car now.

[Torquen]

Very cool sleeper (and keeping the missus happy ;) )

[V70R]

some new shots.

Guess where we went for the long weekend..


http://www.atpimage.com/cars/volvo/pinnacles/pinnacles-9.jpg

http://www.atpimage.com/cars/volvo/pinnacles/pinnacles-44.jpg

http://www.atpimage.com/cars/volvo/pinnacles/pinnacles-25.jpg

http://www.atpimage.com/cars/volvo/pinnacles/pinnacles-24.jpg

http://www.atpimage.com/cars/volvo/pinnacles/pinnacles-14.jpg

http://www.atpimage.com/cars/volvo/pinnacles/pinnacles-65.jpg

http://www.atpimage.com/cars/volvo/pinnacles/pinnacles-64.jpg

http://www.atpimage.com/cars/volvo/pinnacles/pinnacles-36.jpg

http://www.atpimage.com/cars/volvo/pinnacles/pinnacles-86.jpg

http://www.atpimage.com/cars/volvo/pinnacles/pinnacles-55.jpg

[family guy]

Sure some euro volvo sites would be spinning out at the site of the volvo on the moon pics. Looks good.

[NoOg_sTaR]

You posted pictures with the Mrs in it on Antilag.

Game over.

But on a side note, the car looks good. It should look better if you painted the bumpers and lowered the rear abit more.

[Doctor Chimargo the Dog]

Shots look great dude! Enjoy the weekend? Any more shots?

[V70R]

Shots look great dude! Enjoy the weekend? Any more shots?
yes, plenty more. I took about 50.
Most of these shots were very rushed. Anyone who has been to the Pinnacles during a nice sunset would understand why. Needless to say, whenever and wherever you stop for a shot, some loser comes up and parks next to you.

[V70R]

New higher flow injectors are in.
Bigger Down Pipe and TD04HL-16T turbo go in this weekend.
Then I will be uploading the Stage 3+ tune from Autotech Sweden :D
I dont know what to expect power wise.

Will be installing these when they arrive from motherland Europe.
2008 Active Bi-Xenon projectors :)
http://i.ebayimg.com/23/!B7TJSL!!mk~$(KGrHqJ,!k0Ey+jC)C8!BMz)rPBrYw~~_12.J PGg

[Dirty32]

Moar pics with car and young filly in the passenger seat required...

Love what your doin with this thing. Pretty original and different to most other builds on here!

[skinkis]

Nice work!

I´m guessing you´ll see somewhere around 300hp with that turbo... If I don´t remeber incorrectly, the 16T is what I´ve got fitted on mine, and with a stage 3 (chip, 3" turbo back and airfilter) A-tech says around 300HP... Should be similar on yours I think?

[V70R]

Nice work!

I´m guessing you´ll see somewhere around 300hp with that turbo... If I don´t remeber incorrectly, the 16T is what I´ve got fitted on mine, and with a stage 3 (chip, 3" turbo back and airfilter) A-tech says around 300HP... Should be similar on yours I think?

Cheers mate,
The difference between yours and mine is that my engine was built with a higher compression ratio using a low pressure turbo. Plus 2.4L vs 2.3L.

We'll see how it goes next week.

[V70R]

Installed the TD04hl-16T + S60R downpipe + IPD HD Compressor Bypass Valve with 1.2bar blue spring + Autotech stage 3 tune.

Power keeps pulling well towards redline and does not taper off at 5000rpm like the 13T did. Much stronger pull and torque too. Especially in first gear where it was vacant of any boost beforehand.

[kirbo]

Kirbo likes this.

Wheels turned out great, really makes the car! Be interesting to 1/4 mi and dyno this contraption when your happy with it! :D

[V70R]

Im trying to organise a dyno but as soon as I mention Volvo, they lose interest then never return my calls, lol.

Yeah the wheels really do make the difference! I filled in the rough patches with silver wheel paint but didnt get around to the 2pac clear coat. I will one day when I have more time.

As for the 1/4, I'll have to take all the storage nets, and heavy travel accessories out first :D

[skinkis]

Sweet! As soon as I´ve fixed my boost-issue I reckon we should have a little run and see if a stage 1 FWD has any chance against Stage 3 AWD ;)

Where are the pic´s btw? :)

[kirbo]

Don't forget to bring the "control" Stock 850R!

As for dyno, quite sure dyno readings aren't car bias. Hopefully somebody will read this and point you into the right direction. I had mine on the rollers at a club dyno day a few years back, nobody blinked, just curious!

[V70R]

With the excellent help of Hampus [Slinky], we hooked up a boost controller to measure the boost through all the gears. We needed this so we can make adjustments to the Stage III tune and eventually raise the boost to a optimum level.
The previous 13T turbo was running at 1 bar
This bigger turbo was running at 0.6 bar hold with peak at 0.7

Even at 0.6 bar, it is producing a lot more power than the smaller 13T at 1 bar.
Hopefully by the end of the week I will be running 1 bar on the 16T. Giddy up!

It feels strange to have this sort of power in a Volvo :cool:

[skinkis]

Hahaha, you live in the wrong country!
Quick Volvo´s aren´t that uncommon in Sweden ;)

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[V70R]

^^ Nice vid!
Its comforting to have the same person tune my car :D

- Although NOTHING compared to that 850R

[HaiiSon]

fck that green volvo sounds sweet

[skinkis]

Heard back from Peter yet?

:)

[V70R]

Heard back from Peter yet?

:)

lol, not yet.

[V70R]

Finally running bigger turbo at 1 bar boost.
Now need to find a AWD dyno for some results.

Hampus, im ready when you are :)

On a side note,
My 2007 Active Bi-Xenon projector headlamps arrived.
Both xenon bulbs were worn out and one assembly was totally KIA in the postage. :( Not happy Jan !!!

[mjp]

Spewin about the headlights.. were they insured?

There is a few places in Perth with AWD dyno...
All Star have a hub dyno which ive used in the past and theyre located in Malaga.

On a side note, can you can get aftermarket centre diff controller that over rides the Haldex system yet?
I wanted to do this to my old XC70, 6 years ago but came up empty handed.

[skinkis]

Did the new tune hold 1 bar all the way?
Must go heaps better now? :D

Regarding the Haldex system, there´s a well-known Audi-tuner in Sweden that found a sollution to Audi´s understeer-problem in their Quattro (Haldex) system, but Volvo´s system is weaker, and I´m not sure if there´s a sollution... But it could be worth emailing them?

http://www.ace-competition.com/index.php?page=haldex&lang=eng&gen=1

Dyno... Up for it after I get my new WG :)

[Lonewolf]

you may have issues with dyno's on a hub dyno unless you can lock the haldex into 4wd or 2wd modes.
on the bora it gave very odd readings with the power being shifted around on ASG's dyno

[V70R]

My XC does not have the Haldex system. Haldex came out in 2003 for the XC.

As for the lights, yes they were insured and I have already begun my claim.

[V70R]

New engine bay pics.

In these pics you can my new silver / aluminum painted OTE pipe and injector cover.
Plus the IPD-HD TCV on the right and R engine covers.
I am still waiting for my R intake hose to install the AMS.

http://www.atpimage.com/cars/volvo/engine-1.jpg

http://www.atpimage.com/cars/volvo/engine-2.jpg

[1cut808]

Hahaha.. This is Awesome!! and for something totally random I actually know the guy that runs/owns EVOLVE...

Don is his name and he is the nephew of my Dad's best mate. His Great Uncle was very well known in Drag Racing circles as 'DYNO' Don... Look him up on Google..

Any way, young Don is a top bloke and I'm sure he won't mind if I pass on his details if you want them...

Mitch

[V70R]

Yes Don is his name.
lol, that is a funny story!
He did also tell me to cut my springs to lower the car.

EVOLVE is now ELEVATE btw.

[Lump]

very nice rig for a daily, but being a manual just puts it into another league.
awesome.

[V70R]

Tested 20psi stage 4 tune yesterday. OMFG!
2-3 gears launch the car very hard but 4-5 gears have a fluttering boost inhibiting power. On full throttle you can feel a pulsing feeling (like it is saying yeah, o wait nah, yeah, o wait nah)
I have returned it back to the standard 12psi stage 3 tune until its resolved by the tuner.

[Mad_Aussie]

Don't know if you've seen this before mate..

http://www.ipdusa.com/Volvo-retires-ipds-XC70R-All-Terrain-to-the-Volvo-Museum-in-Gothenburg/blog-3

http://www.ipdusa.com/uploads/images_blog_slideshow/fullsize_46.jpg

[dmwill]

That look fucking awesome.

[V70R]

Tested 20psi stage 4 tune yesterday. OMFG!
2-3 gears launch the car very hard but 4-5 gears have a fluttering boost inhibiting power. On full throttle you can feel a pulsing feeling (like it is saying yeah, o wait nah, yeah, o wait nah)
I have returned it back to the standard 12psi stage 3 tune until its resolved by the tuner.

After several dyno runs we have found there is a problem with the tune and waste gate setting.

Apart from slipping on the rollers at the WAPERF dyno day, another dyno made a similar power curve.
The turbo kicks in and jumps straight up to 17psi and pings/detonates, then acts like a stupid kid who cant make its mind up what it wants.
This is resulting in the boost basically fading away to 8psi on full throttle.

We have contacted the tuner in Sweden to hopefully resolve any issues with the tune.

I have also ordered these parts and they will arrive tomorrow:
iPd Silicone coupler kit
iPd brake master cylinder - my existing master is shot
iPd R boost guage - to test and reset the wastgate

[V70R]

Some more developments:

Installed:
iPd Silicone coupler kit:
Took 2 hours replacing the old OEM Turbo inlet pipe rubber with IPD goodness.

http://www.atpimage.com/random/ipd.jpg

http://www.atpimage.com/random/old-pipe.jpg

http://www.atpimage.com/random/ipd3.jpg

http://www.atpimage.com/random/ipd2.jpg








Just purchased these.
5x IPD-HD Ignition coils

http://www.ipdusa.com/uploads/images_products_slideshow/thumbnail_943.jpg

I have heard good reports about these. Lots more spark :D








and I just sold a kidney for all of this and shipping from USA.

S60R Complete upgraded Performance Brake Setup---Calipers/Rotors/Lines/Pads/Seals

Four Brembo "R" calipers with rebuild kits
Front and rear slotted rotors (brand new)
Stainless brake lines (new as well)
Raysbestos Race pads (similar to the porterfield R4 compound/the mid grade Carbotech, but with more initial bite and they'll last longer)
Stock OEM Volvo R brake pads included.

http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn341/jlpierce76/DSC03040.jpg


Ice bag removed.

[Doctor Chimargo the Dog]

Some more developments:

Installed:
iPd Silicone coupler kit:
Took 2 hours replacing the old OEM Turbo inlet pipe rubber with IPD goodness.

http://www.atpimage.com/random/ipd.jpg

http://www.atpimage.com/random/old-pipe.jpg

http://www.atpimage.com/random/ipd3.jpg

http://www.atpimage.com/random/ipd2.jpg








Just purchased these.
5x IPD-HD Ignition coils

http://www.ipdusa.com/uploads/images_products_slideshow/thumbnail_943.jpg

I have heard good reports about these. Lots more spark :D

and I just sold a kidney for all of this and shipping from USA.

S60R Complete upgraded Performance Brake Setup---Calipers/Rotors/Lines/Pads/Seals

Four Brembo "R" calipers with rebuild kits
Front and rear slotted rotors (brand new)
Stainless brake lines (new as well)
Raysbestos Race pads (similar to the porterfield R4 compound/the mid grade Carbotech, but with more initial bite and they'll last longer)
Stock OEM Volvo R brake pads included.

http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn341/jlpierce76/DSC03040.jpg


Ice bag removed.

Fuck yeah...! :D

Was looking at some 400mm front from K-Sport, those will pull you up pretty neatly.

http://www.dcperformance.co.uk/cheap/452148/volvo/k-sport-front-big-brake-kit/vl03-1-7-400.html

[V70R]

Fuck yeah...! :D

Was looking at some 400mm front from K-Sport, those will pull you up pretty neatly.

http://www.dcperformance.co.uk/cheap/452148/volvo/k-sport-front-big-brake-kit/vl03-1-7-400.html

Not worth it.
Plus the Brembos are a direct bolt on.

I have researched several alternative kits - including KSport, WP Pro, AP Racing and EVOLVE (now ELEVATE) brakes. Both are over the top for my needs.
Adding juice to this is the fact Porsche Big Red calipers are also a very commonly used.

[Doctor Chimargo the Dog]

I suppose this is true. I know the S60R brakes are good but having not driven one before sadly, I couldn't really gauge properly. I've had a look at the Heico packages Barbagallo can get and they're like 350ishmm which to me seemed like it would do the job.

Are the brakes on yet/have you ever tested S60R's before? Not saying they're a bad option (because they're not) Just trying to get your thoughts

[V70R]

I suppose this is true. I know the S60R brakes are good but having not driven one before sadly, I couldn't really gauge properly. I've had a look at the Heico packages Barbagallo can get and they're like 350ishmm which to me seemed like it would do the job.

Are the brakes on yet/have you ever tested S60R's before? Not saying they're a bad option (because they're not) Just trying to get your thoughts

Several people have done comparisons with upgrading brakes on the XC.
These include changing to performance pads, using S80 / XC90 V8 brakes etc.
Although the Brembos were not the biggest upgrade they came out well on top in terms of overall performance, feel and stopping power.

Heico are good but too damn expensive. I know the guy who introduced them to Barbagallo and he had a lot of trouble selling them. Not his fault, just many didn't justify spending lots of coin through the dealership for a little bling they can get cheaper online. Today some Volvos come delivered with some Heico parts as an option.

I will let you know when they're on :)

[ForgedV6]

Pictures look great. Be an ideal car to go away in!

[V70R]

Installed the R Brembos on the weekend, Front and rear.

Stock is 286mm
V70/ S60R Brembo 330mm

Lift kit installed.

http://www.atpimage.com/cars/volvo/IMG_0044.jpg

Out with the old:
http://www.atpimage.com/cars/volvo/IMG_0046.jpg

In with the new:
http://www.atpimage.com/cars/volvo/IMG_0057.jpg
http://www.atpimage.com/cars/volvo/IMG_0050.jpg


Lift kit removed

http://www.atpimage.com/cars/volvo/IMG_0060.jpg

[Torquen]

New anchors will stop her quick.

[Jimmy_S]

Nice work Adam!! Get some rims already though... 20"s from one of the big 4x4's?

[Mad_Aussie]

How does the larger callipers affect the bias settings? Did you need to run a bias bar, or are these brembos designed to plug straight into the system?

[V70R]

How does the larger callipers affect the bias settings? Did you need to run a bias bar, or are these brembos designed to plug straight into the system?

Its the same kit from a same shape V70R as my XC. They are plug and play - with the exception of the rear dust shield.
I have not heard any bad reports of bias from others who have done the same.

[V70R]

Nice work Adam!! Get some rims already though... 20"s from one of the big 4x4's?

Im sticking to the OEM Volvo 18" R rims.
Bigger wheels means lower profile tires. The XC suspension does not like low profile tyres FML :/

[c.rusli]

Looking good! ;) i like

[V70R]

And the rear brakes.

Out with the old:

http://www.atpimage.com/cars/volvo/IMG_0080.jpg

http://www.atpimage.com/cars/volvo/IMG_0081.jpg


In with the new:
SS braided brake lines, 4 pot Brembos, 330mm slotted rotors
http://www.atpimage.com/cars/volvo/IMG_0093.jpg

[TJ]

Nice upgrade.

Needs slamming another couple of inches. (if your allowed :P)

[-Luke-]

Det bryter väl ja?

[V70R]

Nice upgrade.

Needs slamming another couple of inches. (if your allowed :P)

like this?

http://www.atpimage.com/cars/volvo/evolve-xc70r-low.jpg

http://www.atpimage.com/cars/volvo/evolve-xc70r-camber.jpg

[dmwill]

Commodore-spec camber.

[Jimmy_S]

Definitely needs a stance improvement if you aren't going to put larger wheels on! :)

Great progress though, the brakes look awesome!

[V70R]

Definitely needs a stance improvement if you aren't going to put larger wheels on! :)

Jimmy, I totally agree but it is impossible to get what I need.
Let me know if you come across a set of S60 AWD rear springs.

[skinkis]

Det bryter väl ja?

Think what you were trying to write was: Bromsar det bra? Which would mean something like: It brakes well, yes?


Google Translate FTL.

[-Luke-]

nah was translated in word, was does it translate too? (couldn't get round the whole "break" thing)

[skinkis]

Well, the major issue is that you wrote break and not brake. Two different words which means that the sentence you wrote means fuck all. ;)

[Lonewolf]

how the brake pedal/proportioning with the new brakes?
Quite an upgrade!

[Jimmy_S]

Jimmy, I totally agree but it is impossible to get what I need.
Let me know if you come across a set of S60 AWD rear springs.

Lol... fair enough

[V70R]

Brembos now bedded in.

http://www.atpimage.com/cars/volvo/IMG_0106.jpg

Some carbon love (courtesy of RS Gav)
http://www.atpimage.com/cars/volvo/IMG_0107.jpg

http://www.atpimage.com/cars/volvo/IMG_0108.jpg

http://www.atpimage.com/cars/volvo/IMG_0105.jpg

[thrtytwo]

pretty cool sleeper! resolved the tune and got a proper figure off the dyno yet?

[V70R]

Tune is resolved with current set up. Despite lots of testing it was simply down to software.
Will have it dynoed once bigger injectors and another new tune go in later this week.
The XC is a guinea pig.

[V70R]

Installed a set of V70R door sills

http://www.atpimage.com/cars/volvo/IMG_0853.jpg


Installed the EVOLVE Air Management System.
- Courtesy of Andreas [FARSAN] :)

http://www.atpimage.com/cars/volvo/IMG_0859.jpg

http://www.atpimage.com/cars/volvo/IMG_0867.jpg


Acquired a new set of S60AWD springs


Back to the Pinnacles for a new set of pics..

http://www.atpimage.com/cars/volvo/IMG_0779.jpg

http://www.atpimage.com/cars/volvo/IMG_0802-2.jpg

http://www.atpimage.com/cars/volvo/IMG_0807-2.jpg

http://www.atpimage.com/cars/volvo/IMG_0841.jpg

http://www.atpimage.com/cars/volvo/IMG_0795.jpg

http://www.atpimage.com/cars/volvo/IMG_0819.jpg

http://www.atpimage.com/cars/volvo/IMG_0822.jpg


Spotted some Swedes up there too :)
Skids were done in celebration

http://www.atpimage.com/cars/volvo/IMG_0778.jpg
http://www.atpimage.com/cars/volvo/IMG_0789.jpg

[mjp]

haha awesome work! i wish i kept my ovlov xc70 now :(
had to do a double take with the rear boot stickers do love the ninja sticker edit :)

[V70R]

I have since removed the EVOLVE decl from the tailgate.
Too many stickers on there.

[V70R]

Purchased a new stainless steel exhaust with the attempt to free up some mooses.
Website says gain of 18hp will be had but I am very sceptical of wild sales claims.
Will dyno as soon as I can bolt it on.

http://www.racingpartdepot.com/media/0c/a20792912ee02e4b39a5dd_m.JPG

http://www.racingpartdepot.com/media/02/a20792912edff2a3dcba14_m.JPG

[Joe]

Thats gonna sound awesome.. you'll get that nice 5 cylinder note with the exhaust fitted!

[Torquen]

Similar to the XR5 T.

[dnl777]

Not really seen many volvo engine bays, but is it just me or is that airbox seems huge in comparison to the rest of the engine bay?

[skinkis]

Not the stock airbox, it´s an Evolve kit..

And yes, will sound good with the bigger exhaust on it, the volvo 5pots sound almost as good as the old Audi 5 pots... Almost...

[Tocchi]

i do like the sound of the Ovlov 5's ... * based on the XR5T version

[Skitzo]

Needs lowering imo. Not a bad rig. Suprising how big these thigns are when seen ont he road.

[V70R]

Needs lowering imo. Not a bad rig. Suprising how big these thigns are when seen ont he road.

I totally agree but I have the lowest springs available.
Been there and experimented with several other springs resulting in blown struts, bad camber etc. Not fun times :/

[skinkis]

Time to invest in some proper coilovers and get rid of the stock junk ;)

[V70R]

Time to invest in some proper coilovers and get rid of the stock junk ;)

Or cut them with an angle grinder - Swedish style? ;)

Next suspension mod will be getting the V70R rear anti sway bar.
This XC does not like twisty hills runs.

[V70R]

This arrived today.

Will be going on asap.

http://www.atpimage.com/cars/volvo/obx/obx1.jpg

http://www.atpimage.com/cars/volvo/obx/obx3.jpg

[V70R]

With the awesome help from Josh @ Galvsport, exhaust is on and performing well :)

http://www.atpimage.com/cars/volvo/obx/obx10.jpg

http://www.atpimage.com/cars/volvo/obx/obx12.jpg

sound clips:

<iframe width="640" height="480" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/JQqVcuXY_D4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

<iframe width="853" height="480" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/DB2vkbyvDSM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Dyno soon.

[V70R]

BecauseVolvo you need to replace the clutch and other transmission parts.

More purchases:
clutch
clutch slave cylinder
CV joints.

[Tom]

140 kays until empty with around 1/8th of a tank? What is this sorcery?

[ossie cossie]

I like this one.
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/tonyj2222/dsc039681qr.jpg
http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee371/tonyj2222/dsc039749jz.jpg

[TJ]

Fuck yes.

[V70R]

Dyno.

Was recently dynoed at 235hp @ all 4 wheels.

Previous tune + stock exhaust only got 215 @ front wheels.
300 would be nice


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayBj842TJQ4&feature=player_embedded


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czGwUJpXWe0&feature=player_embedded

[V70R]

I like this one.
Yes I already have this one in my inspiration folder.
So much win !