My Volvo 850 T-5R project
Discussion
jt racing said:
Not gonna hijack your thread here bud, but i've a 1997 t5 saloon myself in black. Ultra rare over here in ireland and by god i love it.
Have an absolute ecu, mbc, uprated intercooler and a k+n 57i.
Planning bugger injectors, maybe a 18t (if i can find one), exhaust and decat, (yours looks mint, what make is it and how loud? Going for descretion myself!) and a new induction kit as mine has seen better days think!
Will throw up some pics tomorrow.
Well wear with the car!!
Sounds good - they do look great in black! Be good to see some pics of it.Have an absolute ecu, mbc, uprated intercooler and a k+n 57i.
Planning bugger injectors, maybe a 18t (if i can find one), exhaust and decat, (yours looks mint, what make is it and how loud? Going for descretion myself!) and a new induction kit as mine has seen better days think!
Will throw up some pics tomorrow.
Well wear with the car!!
slipstream 1985 said:
very nice but think id pay out for a touring car style paint job. just for that stand out look.
Maybe if I ever strip it out for track use, but I think the directors at work may take my inputs a bit less seriously if I pull up at work every day in a stickered up Volvo!NOVEMBER 2008
The car has been in for a major service, the work carried out included:
- New lower control arms.
- New front wheel bearings.
- New track rod ends.
- New fuel filter.
- New crank shaft positioning sensor oil seal.
- Tracking and lazer alignment.
- Uprated IPD drop links.
- Oil and filter change (Mobil 1 0w - 40 fully synthetic).
- 2 x Yokohama Parada Spec 2 tyres - I now have a set of 4 on the car.
I also found some S70 door handles on ebay and had them painted in my cars colour!
This shows the difference between a genuine Volvo drop link and the uprated IPD version.
Yokohama Parada Spec 2 road legal!
S70 door handles now colour coded.
Fitted to the car.
The car is now superb to drive. Since owning the car I have replaced almost every suspension and braking component as well as a whole list of other things...
In my opinion the parada spec 2 tyres are leagues better than any other tyre I have used in the dry. In comparison to the last set of tyres I had (Goodyear Eagle F1's) they grip much better than the F1's in the dry, but the F1's are better in the wet.
The S70 door handles were no bother to fit, and in my opinion look much better!
The car has been in for a major service, the work carried out included:
- New lower control arms.
- New front wheel bearings.
- New track rod ends.
- New fuel filter.
- New crank shaft positioning sensor oil seal.
- Tracking and lazer alignment.
- Uprated IPD drop links.
- Oil and filter change (Mobil 1 0w - 40 fully synthetic).
- 2 x Yokohama Parada Spec 2 tyres - I now have a set of 4 on the car.
I also found some S70 door handles on ebay and had them painted in my cars colour!
This shows the difference between a genuine Volvo drop link and the uprated IPD version.
Yokohama Parada Spec 2 road legal!
S70 door handles now colour coded.
Fitted to the car.
The car is now superb to drive. Since owning the car I have replaced almost every suspension and braking component as well as a whole list of other things...
In my opinion the parada spec 2 tyres are leagues better than any other tyre I have used in the dry. In comparison to the last set of tyres I had (Goodyear Eagle F1's) they grip much better than the F1's in the dry, but the F1's are better in the wet.
The S70 door handles were no bother to fit, and in my opinion look much better!
kerryt5r said:
slipstream 1985 said:
very nice but think id pay out for a touring car style paint job. just for that stand out look.
Maybe if I ever strip it out for track use, but I think the directors at work may take my inputs a bit less seriously if I pull up at work every day in a stickered up Volvo!
it would have look bloody stupid imho...I told him he could keep them...he was shocked that I didn't want them
JANUARY 2009
Since owning the car I have replaced the brakes : 302mm discs, police pads and braided hoses.
Suspension: Gaz coilover kit.
Every bush on the front of the car for steering including new control arms, track rods, track rod ends, drop links, top suspension mounts and front wheel bearings.
The car now is perfect at the front. The brakes, suspension & bushes make the car as nice to drive as a new car.
Now its time to do the back:
2 x rear inner bushes.
2 x rear outer bushes.
2 x Gen Volvo rear upper bushes (in boot - not in picture).
and separateley:
The last 2 poly bushes for the engine (powerflex).
The inner c.v. boot for the passenger side (I did the outer one in Nov).
And 1 x steering rack gaitor.
My package from parts for Volvo's arrived yesterday:
Looking forward to having the back of the car perfect aswell! The only bushes left to replace will be the anti-roll bar at the front and rear, but I havent decided if I am buying the IPD kit yet.
Kerry
Since owning the car I have replaced the brakes : 302mm discs, police pads and braided hoses.
Suspension: Gaz coilover kit.
Every bush on the front of the car for steering including new control arms, track rods, track rod ends, drop links, top suspension mounts and front wheel bearings.
The car now is perfect at the front. The brakes, suspension & bushes make the car as nice to drive as a new car.
Now its time to do the back:
2 x rear inner bushes.
2 x rear outer bushes.
2 x Gen Volvo rear upper bushes (in boot - not in picture).
and separateley:
The last 2 poly bushes for the engine (powerflex).
The inner c.v. boot for the passenger side (I did the outer one in Nov).
And 1 x steering rack gaitor.
My package from parts for Volvo's arrived yesterday:
Looking forward to having the back of the car perfect aswell! The only bushes left to replace will be the anti-roll bar at the front and rear, but I havent decided if I am buying the IPD kit yet.
Kerry
Edited by kerryt5r on Wednesday 25th August 13:38
y2blade said:
Kerry when I bought my White 850T5 estate the seller had just bought the full BTCC decal kit but had not got round to getting it fitted....they were just placed in the boot for me
it would have look bloody stupid imho...I told him he could keep them...he was shocked that I didn't want them
You are right, they looked good in the 1994/95/96 BTCC but not so good while stuck in a traffic jam down the road from my house it would have look bloody stupid imho...I told him he could keep them...he was shocked that I didn't want them
I do think it would look good on a track car however
kerryt5r said:
y2blade said:
Kerry when I bought my White 850T5 estate the seller had just bought the full BTCC decal kit but had not got round to getting it fitted....they were just placed in the boot for me
it would have look bloody stupid imho...I told him he could keep them...he was shocked that I didn't want them
You are right, they looked good in the 1994/95/96 BTCC but not so good while stuck in a traffic jam down the road from my house it would have look bloody stupid imho...I told him he could keep them...he was shocked that I didn't want them
I do think it would look good on a track car however
yeah it would look good on a stripped out Trackday toy though
FEBRUARY 2009
I picked my car up from Caffyns Volvo on Friday after having the rear trailing arm inner and outer bushes replaced, they also noticed that the near side control arm bearing had broken - that would explain the slight rub on full lock. I had only just replaced the control arm in August but it was a pattern part. I had it replaced with a genuine Volvo item. I also had the fuel breather hose replaced on the top of the fuel tank to the engine, 2 steering rack gaitors as mine were a bit perrished, inner cv boot as mine was perrished and slightly torn and I had the tracking and 4 wheel alignment done.
Here is a pic of the rear outer trailing arm bushes - Volvo said they are doing 2 a week at my local main dealer on 850's & S/V/C70's and mine were amoung the worst they have seen! Most independant garages dont want to touch the trailing arm bushes as there are 2 extraction tools (one for each bush) and they are very difficult to replace without the extraction tools. Anyway every bush etc has now been replaced on my car so it should be good for a few thousand more miles! Volvo did a free health check while it was there and said the car is in excellent shape - although I could have almost bought a new Volvo for the amount I have spent on this one (not that I would though!).
As you can see the trailing arm outer bushes are completely "shot" and the centre moves freely in one and has completely come out of the other.
The car is now absolutely silent and totally different to drive. Where the bushes were so worn before, there was no "feel" from the back of the car, now there is and it is a real pleasure to drive!
Here is a pic of my filthy car in the snow yesterday night.
I picked my car up from Caffyns Volvo on Friday after having the rear trailing arm inner and outer bushes replaced, they also noticed that the near side control arm bearing had broken - that would explain the slight rub on full lock. I had only just replaced the control arm in August but it was a pattern part. I had it replaced with a genuine Volvo item. I also had the fuel breather hose replaced on the top of the fuel tank to the engine, 2 steering rack gaitors as mine were a bit perrished, inner cv boot as mine was perrished and slightly torn and I had the tracking and 4 wheel alignment done.
Here is a pic of the rear outer trailing arm bushes - Volvo said they are doing 2 a week at my local main dealer on 850's & S/V/C70's and mine were amoung the worst they have seen! Most independant garages dont want to touch the trailing arm bushes as there are 2 extraction tools (one for each bush) and they are very difficult to replace without the extraction tools. Anyway every bush etc has now been replaced on my car so it should be good for a few thousand more miles! Volvo did a free health check while it was there and said the car is in excellent shape - although I could have almost bought a new Volvo for the amount I have spent on this one (not that I would though!).
As you can see the trailing arm outer bushes are completely "shot" and the centre moves freely in one and has completely come out of the other.
The car is now absolutely silent and totally different to drive. Where the bushes were so worn before, there was no "feel" from the back of the car, now there is and it is a real pleasure to drive!
Here is a pic of my filthy car in the snow yesterday night.
AUGUST 2009
Finished a couple more mods to my car this week. I had all 4 wheels re-furbed in TVR anthracite, I had the side strips on the doors and front wing colour coded to match the car, and I had the grey on the front and rear bumpers restored so that I dont have to smear bumper care on each weekend!
Here is a pic before with the side strips un colour coded and my old wheel colour :
And here are the photos from today :
I think it looks better now!
Finished a couple more mods to my car this week. I had all 4 wheels re-furbed in TVR anthracite, I had the side strips on the doors and front wing colour coded to match the car, and I had the grey on the front and rear bumpers restored so that I dont have to smear bumper care on each weekend!
Here is a pic before with the side strips un colour coded and my old wheel colour :
And here are the photos from today :
I think it looks better now!
Great car well done for keeping keeping it fresh. We have a V70 2.5l estate which is a 'dog car'. It's a complete heap and just has basic maintenance to keep it running. It's also converted to LPG.
The thing is bulletproof and still a to to drive. Very comfortable for distance trips too.
I would definately consider a T-5 at the prices they have reached now as a second car.
The thing is bulletproof and still a to to drive. Very comfortable for distance trips too.
I would definately consider a T-5 at the prices they have reached now as a second car.
Rawhide said:
Great car well done for keeping keeping it fresh. We have a V70 2.5l estate which is a 'dog car'. It's a complete heap and just has basic maintenance to keep it running. It's also converted to LPG.
The thing is bulletproof and still a to to drive. Very comfortable for distance trips too.
I would definately consider a T-5 at the prices they have reached now as a second car.
Thanks for the kind words. You can pick up T-5's for very reasonable prices, although it is worth searching hard for one that has had money thrown at it than one in need of a bit of tlc. TBH the prices between the two isn't massive any way..The thing is bulletproof and still a to to drive. Very comfortable for distance trips too.
I would definately consider a T-5 at the prices they have reached now as a second car.
MARCH 2009
I took my car to RT Mechanics to have my tie bar poly bushes and the fire wall poly bush done on Friday. The bushes are excellent and the engine hardly rocks at all - the sound in the cabin is also improved a lot. Russ certainly knows his stuff about 850's, really pleased with the service & very impressed with the knowledge. I received some useful advice & Russ also picked on a couple of small things wrong with my car that my main dealer didn't spot a few months ago, which I will be getting done in the near future. I will definately be going back.
Pics of the bushes :
The old torque arm with standard bushes is next to it for comparison :
Here is a pic of the poly fire wall mount:
Also bought and fitted an ultra racing rear strut brace :
Fitted:
No bother at all to fit! I will have to test drive it to see if it makes any noticeable difference!
Kerry
I took my car to RT Mechanics to have my tie bar poly bushes and the fire wall poly bush done on Friday. The bushes are excellent and the engine hardly rocks at all - the sound in the cabin is also improved a lot. Russ certainly knows his stuff about 850's, really pleased with the service & very impressed with the knowledge. I received some useful advice & Russ also picked on a couple of small things wrong with my car that my main dealer didn't spot a few months ago, which I will be getting done in the near future. I will definately be going back.
Pics of the bushes :
The old torque arm with standard bushes is next to it for comparison :
Here is a pic of the poly fire wall mount:
Also bought and fitted an ultra racing rear strut brace :
Fitted:
No bother at all to fit! I will have to test drive it to see if it makes any noticeable difference!
Kerry
APRIL 2009
I bought a complete interior from an 850R owned by a member on another forum. I am really pleased with it as it is almost mint. The base and upright bolsters hold you in much better than the original 850 T-5R seats - almost did my back in changing the seats over though!!
Before :
Stripped interior :
New seats and door cards fitted. Only missing the 850R steering wheel now as I already had the grey gear knob!
I got these 96 seat belts to match the new ones in the front. Volvo changed them in 96 so my 95 ones didnt match!
I also got this 850R handbrake cover for less than £40 from my main dealers :
I bought a complete interior from an 850R owned by a member on another forum. I am really pleased with it as it is almost mint. The base and upright bolsters hold you in much better than the original 850 T-5R seats - almost did my back in changing the seats over though!!
Before :
Stripped interior :
New seats and door cards fitted. Only missing the 850R steering wheel now as I already had the grey gear knob!
I got these 96 seat belts to match the new ones in the front. Volvo changed them in 96 so my 95 ones didnt match!
I also got this 850R handbrake cover for less than £40 from my main dealers :
y2blade said:
kerryt5r said:
slipstream 1985 said:
very nice but think id pay out for a touring car style paint job. just for that stand out look.
Maybe if I ever strip it out for track use, but I think the directors at work may take my inputs a bit less seriously if I pull up at work every day in a stickered up Volvo!it would have look bloody stupid imho...I told him he could keep them...he was shocked that I didn't want them
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