General: 850: - My 850R - Updated pictures as promised!

carpy · Apr 28th, 2007, 21:10

Well - Some of you may remember when I bought this car I was asked to post up some pictures at regular intervals showing the progress of the work I am carrying out to her.

Finally today I managed to take some and here they are! You may notice the rather nice Milltek which now graces the rear of the car. Had lots of things done you can't see including cambelt (even though not due yet - peace of mind) & other belts, Powerflex top engine mount, ignition system replaced etc.

Not finished on my quest yet.......Have a bodyshop visit coming up to iron out a few scratches on the front splitter and one or two stone chips around the car.

Also in the process of arranging a trip to RT Mechanics to sort out a few niggly bits, regas the aircon which has just run out & give the car a full service / healthcheck for upcoming road trip to France. Also want to see if Russ can remove the towbar which the last owner had professionally fitted but I think it looks awful!

Need to get the alloys refurbed at some point too but want them done properly (not touched up) so will wait until I come back from France then see if I can afford it!

Georgey dee · Apr 28th, 2007, 21:23

SWEET. I love Rs

I like the Miltek, one more for the shopping list ...LOL

martybelfastt5 · May 1st, 2007, 21:13

very nice,,superb in that colour

bigV · May 1st, 2007, 21:41

Lovely, great colour, probably my second favorite after the volvo silver!

Where did you buy your strut brace thingy and how much $$$ did it set you back?

carpy · May 1st, 2007, 21:52

Strut brace came with the car! I'm sure you can get them from RT Mechanics or SW Autos.

Yes indeed here's the very item from RT on ebay!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GENUINEVOLVO-8...QQcmdZViewItem

DSK · May 1st, 2007, 22:50

Great car!!! looks to be in good shape!!!

Sharpey · May 2nd, 2007, 21:21

Nice looking motor and good to see you want to improve on it.

I'm off on a road trip soon too. Starting at Bilbao (Northern Spain) then taking in Andora, France, Italy, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Germany (Nurburg Ring), Belgium and Holland. Should be between 2500 miles and 3000 in the T5 which I am really looking forward to.

Good look with the rest of the R and keep the pictures coming.

Sharpey.

Apr 28th, 2007, 21:10	#1
carpy 850R/V70R Seeker Last Online: Mar 15th, 2013 03:18 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location:	My 850R - Updated pictures as promised! Well - Some of you may remember when I bought this car I was asked to post up some pictures at regular intervals showing the progress of the work I am carrying out to her. Finally today I managed to take some and here they are! You may notice the rather nice Milltek which now graces the rear of the car. Had lots of things done you can't see including cambelt (even though not due yet - peace of mind) & other belts, Powerflex top engine mount, ignition system replaced etc. Not finished on my quest yet.......Have a bodyshop visit coming up to iron out a few scratches on the front splitter and one or two stone chips around the car. Also in the process of arranging a trip to RT Mechanics to sort out a few niggly bits, regas the aircon which has just run out & give the car a full service / healthcheck for upcoming road trip to France. Also want to see if Russ can remove the towbar which the last owner had professionally fitted but I think it looks awful! Need to get the alloys refurbed at some point too but want them done properly (not touched up) so will wait until I come back from France then see if I can afford it!

Apr 28th, 2007, 21:23	#2
Georgey dee Premier Member Last Online: May 1st, 2024 06:21 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norwich View Photos By: Georgey dee	SWEET. I love Rs I like the Miltek, one more for the shopping list ...LOL __________________ HAD; 440 GLT(Loved it), 850 GLT auto(Loved it), S70 2.5T(Nothing but problems!), 850R auto(Loved it!!), S60 D5 SE (Nothing but problems!) GOT; S60 D5 SE Lux Auto RAF Marham Track Day Co-Ord'

May 1st, 2007, 21:41	#4
bigV Member Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2016 20:16 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Coventry View Photos By: bigV	Lovely, great colour, probably my second favorite after the volvo silver! Where did you buy your strut brace thingy and how much $$$ did it set you back? __________________ 1994 T5 Auto. MTE remap, TME cat-back, Strut Brace, HID's, 302mm brakes.

May 1st, 2007, 21:13	#3
martybelfastt5 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 4th, 2022 16:48 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: belfast View Photos By: martybelfastt5	very nice,,superb in that colour

May 1st, 2007, 21:52	#5
carpy 850R/V70R Seeker Last Online: Mar 15th, 2013 03:18 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location:	Strut brace came with the car! I'm sure you can get them from RT Mechanics or SW Autos. Yes indeed here's the very item from RT on ebay! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GENUINEVOLVO-8...QQcmdZViewItem

May 1st, 2007, 22:50	#6
DSK C70 T5 Last Online: Mar 23rd, 2022 21:00 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Midlands	Great car!!! looks to be in good shape!!!

May 2nd, 2007, 21:21	#7
Sharpey Goes like rocket !!! Last Online: Apr 4th, 2008 14:54 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Elland View Photos By: Sharpey	Nice looking motor and good to see you want to improve on it. I'm off on a road trip soon too. Starting at Bilbao (Northern Spain) then taking in Andora, France, Italy, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Germany (Nurburg Ring), Belgium and Holland. Should be between 2500 miles and 3000 in the T5 which I am really looking forward to. Good look with the rest of the R and keep the pictures coming. Sharpey.

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