Volvo 854 T-5R Olive green

[rm163603]

cosworth330 said:

The old air filter had seen better days!



Painted satin black

That looks great.

I've been looking for something similar for my S60 T5. I'm fitting a bigger maf and it doesn't fit the factory airbox.

There are some premade ones but they are $500.

[cosworth330]

rm163603 said:

That looks great.

I've been looking for something similar for my S60 T5. I'm fitting a bigger maf and it doesn't fit the factory airbox.

There are some premade ones but they are $500.

1m x 0.5m steel sheet from B&Q £25 ( I’m sure you can buy cheaper elsewhere )
Rubber edging trim 2m large and 2m small £17 including postage.
Paint I had lying around.
Cheap and easy to make.

My MAF is a BMW E39 540 V8 one so too large for the standard air box. It helps that the battery has been relocated to the boot to give plenty of room for cone filter/heat shield.

[cosworth330]

Finally got around to fitting a pair of Cobra Nogaro Circuit seats.

Bought a pair of old manual seats and stripped off the runners/base and then mocked up mounting brackets in MDF so I could get the seat angle how I wanted it. A bit of cutting and drilling plus fabrication place to make some brackets for me by copying my MDF template. Have still yet to paint the runners etc and finish off the brackets better.
It has made the car feel so much better, can really feel what’s going on more. Really pleased with how it looks as well. Took the opportunity to remove the carpet and give it a good clean.

Renewing the headlining is the next job.

[Carlososos]

Crikey me those seats are a bit tasty.

[cosworth330]

Carlososos said:

Crikey me those seats are a bit tasty.

Thanks.
I specifically chose them as they have low sides so easy to get in and out plus you can use factory seat belts or harness. They really do suit the cabin, one of the best mods I’ve done to it.

[cosworth330]

I can’t take the credit for this pic, I think it was taken by B Unique someone who was taking a few shots at a local Retro car meet.

[Pupbelly]

cosworth330 said:

My MAF is a BMW E39 540 V8 one so too large for the standard air box. It helps that the battery has been relocated to the boot to give plenty of room for cone filter/heat shield.

Interesting to read - what made you go with the BMW MAF, and how did you know it would run happily? Part number? Asking out of curiosity for my T-5R.

[TheJimi]

Thing thing is bloody awesome.

[Jester86]

Great seats!

I thought this was the car I spotted at the Hazzard meet but wasn't 100% sure!

[Spinakerr]

This continues to be incredible. The red calipers also really work as a complement on this car - rather than being something done to draw attention, red/green works perfectly.

Lovely stuff.

[cosworth330]

Pupbelly said:

Interesting to read - what made you go with the BMW MAF, and how did you know it would run happily? Part number? Asking out of curiosity for my T-5R.

It was already fitted to the car before I bought it. It’s a well known mod. It’s a much larger diameter housing at 3.25 inches. It was fitted by Shem Green of Shemtek along with a few other bits and tune. The stock MAF is fine up to about 300bhp or so and beyond that you’d probably want forged rods first. Stock pistons ok up to about 400 bhp.

[cosworth330]

TheJimi said:

Thing thing is bloody awesome.

Hey thanks. I’ve got a Gul ( yellow ) T-5R as well which are more sort after but tbh I prefer the Olive green one as it does look quite aggressive.

[cosworth330]

Jester86 said:

Great seats!

I thought this was the car I spotted at the Hazzard meet but wasn't 100% sure!

I’m a regular at Hazzard, sometimes in my other T-5R Gul ( yellow ). Although I’ve not been since the May meet, I’ll be at the September meet.

What motor have you got at Hazzard?

[cosworth330]

Spinakerr said:

This continues to be incredible. The red calipers also really work as a complement on this car - rather than being something done to draw attention, red/green works perfectly.

Lovely stuff.

Thanks, I’m trying to create something that isn’t over the top but also a little different. You just don’t seem to see modded 850 T-5Rs that much. Ones I have seen haven’t been to my taste with tacky st on them, I’m not a fan of egg crate grill etc or wind deflectors.

[Jester86]

cosworth330 said:

I’m a regular at Hazzard, sometimes in my other T-5R Gul ( yellow ). Although I’ve not been since the May meet, I’ll be at the September meet.

What motor have you got at Hazzard?

I've taken my 2 rotaries so far, my RX8 R3 and my FD RX7. It is a great little meet, but I don't think I can make the September one as im karting at Buckmore!

[cosworth330]

Jester86 said:

I've taken my 2 rotaries so far, my RX8 R3 and my FD RX7. It is a great little meet, but I don't think I can make the September one as im karting at Buckmore!

I remember doing a trackday at Brands about 20 years ago in my 330bhp 3dr Cossie which seemed pretty quick at the time and there were two FD RX7s which were insanely fast. Seemed like they were running about 500 BHP or so, sounded insane as well!

Enjoy your karting.

[Pupbelly]

cosworth330 said:

Pupbelly said:

Interesting to read - what made you go with the BMW MAF, and how did you know it would run happily? Part number? Asking out of curiosity for my T-5R.

It was already fitted to the car before I bought it. It’s a well known mod. It’s a much larger diameter housing at 3.25 inches. It was fitted by Shem Green of Shemtek along with a few other bits and tune. The stock MAF is fine up to about 300bhp or so and beyond that you’d probably want forged rods first. Stock pistons ok up to about 400 bhp.

Thank you for that, I have a Shemtek ECU to go in my T-5R but not gone down that route yet, but something to note. I agree about keeping the 'standard' look, as I was told by a guy in a petrol station who stopped to look at mine - "Those who know, know". Most assume its just a clean old Volvo estate

Here's mine along with my Scoob wagon.

[thebraketester]

cosworth330 said:

I can’t take the credit for this pic, I think it was taken by B Unique someone who was taking a few shots at a local Retro car meet.

Still looking great. I can’t believe how well these have aged.

[cosworth330]

Pupbelly said:

Thank you for that, I have a Shemtek ECU to go in my T-5R but not gone down that route yet, but something to note. I agree about keeping the 'standard' look, as I was told by a guy in a petrol station who stopped to look at mine - "Those who know, know". Most assume its just a clean old Volvo estate

Here's mine along with my Scoob wagon.

Nice pair of wagons!

Hazzard Retro car meet is Sunday 4th September 9am - 12.00. Over near Ashford. I’ll be at this one.

[cosworth330]

thebraketester said:

cosworth330 said:

I can’t take the credit for this pic, I think it was taken by B Unique someone who was taking a few shots at a local Retro car meet.

Still looking great. I can’t believe how well these have aged.

I’m not sure if they have. If I compare my factory looking Gul 854 T-5R with this Olive one they look totally different. The Gul definitely looks a lot older with skinny wheels, mudflaps and smaller rear spoiler. The Olive one has S70 door handles and S70 side rubbing trims which are colour coded , seems to work well plus it has the larger 850R rear spoiler and carbon effect back panel where number plate sits. Headlamp washers removed. All small things but makes it look ever so slightly more modern.
I want to get rid of the electric aerial next on the rear quarter as it really doesn’t go with the look I’m trying to create on this car. Obviously need to come up with an alternative aerial that can’t be seen. I don’t think a shark fin would look right.