My Volvo 850 T-5R project
Discussion
Here is an intro for the T-5R. It was produced in 1994 so that Volvo could race in touring car championships - a bit like homologation in the rallying where you have to produce a certain number of road going versions of a car to be able to race it.
TWR (Tom Walkinshaw Racing) ran the btcc programme, he also ran the silk cut Jaguar Le Mans cars and the Benetton & Arrows F1 team.
Here are a few pictures of the car in BTCC livery :
Pre season 1994
1994 Estate!
1995 Saloon due to reg changes
1996 Saloon (final year of 850 as S40 followed)
The T-5R was sold by Volvo in 1995 and a limited run of 2,500 cars were produced with consecutive chassis numbers - Volvo made all 2,500 in a row. There are 3 colours : cream yellow, black and olive green - only 200 T-5R's were earmarked for the UK but there are a few extra that were imported.
Here is a pic of a T-5R at the launch :
On the next post I am going to copy and paste my project from the Volvo Forum.
Cheers,
Kerry
TWR (Tom Walkinshaw Racing) ran the btcc programme, he also ran the silk cut Jaguar Le Mans cars and the Benetton & Arrows F1 team.
Here are a few pictures of the car in BTCC livery :
Pre season 1994
1994 Estate!
1995 Saloon due to reg changes
1996 Saloon (final year of 850 as S40 followed)
The T-5R was sold by Volvo in 1995 and a limited run of 2,500 cars were produced with consecutive chassis numbers - Volvo made all 2,500 in a row. There are 3 colours : cream yellow, black and olive green - only 200 T-5R's were earmarked for the UK but there are a few extra that were imported.
Here is a pic of a T-5R at the launch :
On the next post I am going to copy and paste my project from the Volvo Forum.
Cheers,
Kerry
Edited by kerryt5r on Tuesday 12th April 13:29
DECEMBER 07 - as bought
Hi all,
I thought I would start another project thread for my new car which I bought in December 2007. Hopefully I wont be spending as much as I spent on the T4 this time (well I don't mind so much if I keep this one a bit longer, instead of selling it after completion!)
I have wanted a manual 850 T-5R saloon since I was at school, and they seem to be quite hard to find! As soon as I found one by chance on Auto trader I went straight up the next day to see it.
Im 22 now so I can just about afford the Insurance! The only modifications on the car when I bought it were a Re-map and a BSR stainless steel exhaust.
Here are some pictures I took at the end of January:
Quote from VOC
Hi all,
I thought I would start another project thread for my new car which I bought in December 2007. Hopefully I wont be spending as much as I spent on the T4 this time (well I don't mind so much if I keep this one a bit longer, instead of selling it after completion!)
I have wanted a manual 850 T-5R saloon since I was at school, and they seem to be quite hard to find! As soon as I found one by chance on Auto trader I went straight up the next day to see it.
Im 22 now so I can just about afford the Insurance! The only modifications on the car when I bought it were a Re-map and a BSR stainless steel exhaust.
Here are some pictures I took at the end of January:
Quote from VOC
January 2008
The first things I bought / had done for the car were:
1. One of those silver "850" sill covers as one was missing.
2. A boot seal (split).
3. Set of Genuine Volvo "850" mats - sent from America to my local dealership as they were made in America.
4. One of those grey roof strips as one of them had de-laminated plastic.
5. Genuine Volvo battery.
6. 302 mm discs.
7. New pads.
8. Carriers to take the 302 mm discs.
9. A new genuine (not a recon) caliper from Sweden.
10. A set of genuine "Titan" valves from Volvo - only compatible with the Titan wheels.
11. Set of Goodridge braided brake hoses.
12. 2 Volvo centre caps (with classic logo).
13. New style washer jets.
14. 5 wheels re-furbished at spit and polish.
15. Clear side repeaters.
Here is a pic of my new 302 mm brakes and new caliper.
Here is a picture of one of my re-furbished wheels in my cleaned up wheel well. ("Titan" valve visible)
Cheers,
Kerry
The first things I bought / had done for the car were:
1. One of those silver "850" sill covers as one was missing.
2. A boot seal (split).
3. Set of Genuine Volvo "850" mats - sent from America to my local dealership as they were made in America.
4. One of those grey roof strips as one of them had de-laminated plastic.
5. Genuine Volvo battery.
6. 302 mm discs.
7. New pads.
8. Carriers to take the 302 mm discs.
9. A new genuine (not a recon) caliper from Sweden.
10. A set of genuine "Titan" valves from Volvo - only compatible with the Titan wheels.
11. Set of Goodridge braided brake hoses.
12. 2 Volvo centre caps (with classic logo).
13. New style washer jets.
14. 5 wheels re-furbished at spit and polish.
15. Clear side repeaters.
Here is a pic of my new 302 mm brakes and new caliper.
Here is a picture of one of my re-furbished wheels in my cleaned up wheel well. ("Titan" valve visible)
Cheers,
Kerry
Edited by kerryt5r on Tuesday 24th August 14:34
Stedman said:
Good to see you're finally putting the thread on here, Kerry.
P.S - I still need to go out in your car
Cheers mate, I have been a member for a while but never posted - pistonheads is a great forum and interesting to read about other marques as well. I would be more than happy to take you out in my car, handling is great now - just needs a bit more performance to go with it.. P.S - I still need to go out in your car
February 2008
Next I decided to get the car fully serviced. The car has had two previous owners. The car has been serviced at Kings Volvo in Southampton by the first owner (the garage it was first registered) and then exclusively at BPC Volvo service specialists by the second owner - where it had a brand new engine fitted in 2004.
Here is a list of the work carried out.
1. Complete breather system.
2. Mobil 1 fully synthetic oil & genuine oil filter.
3. Genuine plugs.
4. Genuine Volvo Strut brace.
5. BSR optiflow air filter (induction Kit).
6. n/s fog light & fitting.
7. powerflex poly top mount.
The strut brace is one of the best value for money modifications, really stiffens up the car at the front and stops the car rolling as much when cornering.
Im also pleased with the induction kit which is hardly any louder than standard - except for a nice air sucking noise and a "dump" when changing gear!
Not so sure about the poly top mount though, it is nice to have unless cruising when it makes a bit of a drone!
Next I decided to get the car fully serviced. The car has had two previous owners. The car has been serviced at Kings Volvo in Southampton by the first owner (the garage it was first registered) and then exclusively at BPC Volvo service specialists by the second owner - where it had a brand new engine fitted in 2004.
Here is a list of the work carried out.
1. Complete breather system.
2. Mobil 1 fully synthetic oil & genuine oil filter.
3. Genuine plugs.
4. Genuine Volvo Strut brace.
5. BSR optiflow air filter (induction Kit).
6. n/s fog light & fitting.
7. powerflex poly top mount.
The strut brace is one of the best value for money modifications, really stiffens up the car at the front and stops the car rolling as much when cornering.
Im also pleased with the induction kit which is hardly any louder than standard - except for a nice air sucking noise and a "dump" when changing gear!
Not so sure about the poly top mount though, it is nice to have unless cruising when it makes a bit of a drone!
May 2008
In May, some of my friends and I headed down to the nurburgring for a holiday. We had a fantastic week and I did several laps with my T-5R. I didn't really time myself, but on my quickest lap I managed just under 10 minutes (9 min 55ish) which I was quite pleased with - not bad for (as then) standard suspension.
I met someone down there from Belgium who also had an Olive T-5R - he took me for a lap of the ring which was under 9 minutes!!! We overtook several Porches, Impreza's etc.
My car was fantastic and covered a total of 957 miles and averaging 27 mpg - including the nurburgring laps which brought the average down to 17ish before heading home! The only thing I noticed is that smoke pourred from my pads after I did 4 laps in a row! There was however minimal fading, probably because they were genuine Volvo discs and pads. Goodyear Eagle F1's dont half squeal on most bends!! Grip fairly well though...
Here are a couple of pics:
Fully loaded in Le Shuttle : 5 people, 6 man tent, 5 sleeping bags, 5 peoples clothes etc for a week!
At the camp site.
Queuing for a lap (taken by a friend from the nurburgring cctv).
On the circuit.
Nearly on 3 wheels - shame you can't see it just after this one!
Finally, this one which was found on a german photographers website - my car was 5 up at the time!!
In May, some of my friends and I headed down to the nurburgring for a holiday. We had a fantastic week and I did several laps with my T-5R. I didn't really time myself, but on my quickest lap I managed just under 10 minutes (9 min 55ish) which I was quite pleased with - not bad for (as then) standard suspension.
I met someone down there from Belgium who also had an Olive T-5R - he took me for a lap of the ring which was under 9 minutes!!! We overtook several Porches, Impreza's etc.
My car was fantastic and covered a total of 957 miles and averaging 27 mpg - including the nurburgring laps which brought the average down to 17ish before heading home! The only thing I noticed is that smoke pourred from my pads after I did 4 laps in a row! There was however minimal fading, probably because they were genuine Volvo discs and pads. Goodyear Eagle F1's dont half squeal on most bends!! Grip fairly well though...
Here are a couple of pics:
Fully loaded in Le Shuttle : 5 people, 6 man tent, 5 sleeping bags, 5 peoples clothes etc for a week!
At the camp site.
Queuing for a lap (taken by a friend from the nurburgring cctv).
On the circuit.
Nearly on 3 wheels - shame you can't see it just after this one!
Finally, this one which was found on a german photographers website - my car was 5 up at the time!!
August 2008
After getting back from the Nurburgring, I had a couple of modifications ready for my car.
Firstly I bought a set of blue samco's from Don at Kalmar Union. I replaced the coolant and turbo hoses. I also bought a forge dump valve and blanking plate from him.
Secondly, I bought a set of GAZ coilovers. Absoluteley fantastic. Outstanding quality, and the car handles like its on rails.
They are fully adjustable and the car can retain its original ride height if desired. Worth the extra money over some of the other brands in my opinion and as a bonus, they are made in England. They are LEDA coilovers, which GAZ bought the design for when LEDA went out of business a few years ago.
Here are some pictures: I will take some more of the car on a sunny day to show how low I have gone.
New hoses and dump valve.
Coilover kit as received.
Fitted.
Slammed!
September 2008
Time for new tyres:
Some lowered pictures :
This one shows the new colour coded panels below the headlights.
BEFORE : Taken before the coilovers were fitted. Also shows front mud flaps.
AFTER : Taken after the coilovers were fitted. Also shows front mud flaps removed.
After getting back from the Nurburgring, I had a couple of modifications ready for my car.
Firstly I bought a set of blue samco's from Don at Kalmar Union. I replaced the coolant and turbo hoses. I also bought a forge dump valve and blanking plate from him.
Secondly, I bought a set of GAZ coilovers. Absoluteley fantastic. Outstanding quality, and the car handles like its on rails.
They are fully adjustable and the car can retain its original ride height if desired. Worth the extra money over some of the other brands in my opinion and as a bonus, they are made in England. They are LEDA coilovers, which GAZ bought the design for when LEDA went out of business a few years ago.
Here are some pictures: I will take some more of the car on a sunny day to show how low I have gone.
New hoses and dump valve.
Coilover kit as received.
Fitted.
Slammed!
September 2008
Time for new tyres:
Some lowered pictures :
This one shows the new colour coded panels below the headlights.
BEFORE : Taken before the coilovers were fitted. Also shows front mud flaps.
AFTER : Taken after the coilovers were fitted. Also shows front mud flaps removed.
Edited by kerryt5r on Tuesday 24th August 17:37
rb5230 said:
i do like those, the v70 dash is much more pleasant to look at and i am hating the "wood" inserts on the dash, lovely car though and a great colour for one.
Many thanks, I have to disagree about the V70 as the 850 is my favourite Volvo but I do also like S/V70's and S60/V70's as well. You gotta love the fake "wood".. The wood is standard on all R's - if I ever strip the car out for track use only, I will get a base model plain black one from the scrappies I think.
martin mrt said:
Excellent thread and a great write up, I really do love the 850 T5-R and the 850R albeit in estate form preferably
I went to the ring in 2008 and spent a week in an 850R the handling was comical but it raised a few eyebrows in the car park
Sounds good fun, I like the estate but prefer the stiffness of the saloon. I must admit that the standard handling as well as the standard 280mm brakes are shockingly bad! I went to the ring in 2008 and spent a week in an 850R the handling was comical but it raised a few eyebrows in the car park
ikonic said:
Love it mate.
Brings back good memories for me when I was a kid and my dad had a black T5 estate. Unquestionably the coolest car my dad ever owned.
Don't see many about these days, but its nice seeing yours in such fine fettle.
Many thanks, thats funny because my Dad used to have a black T5 estate (until he got his yellow one Brings back good memories for me when I was a kid and my dad had a black T5 estate. Unquestionably the coolest car my dad ever owned.
Don't see many about these days, but its nice seeing yours in such fine fettle.
) and thats probably the reason I ended up buying this car. You are right about not seeing many about these days, I expect quite a few have been scrapped by now as they can become money pits in their old age if you dont keep on top of the maintenance..Edited by kerryt5r on Wednesday 25th August 13:22
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.
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