Looks a bit of an animal

andrewc1267 · Jun 8th, 2021, 07:56

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOLVO-V70....m46890.l49286

TeamG · Jun 8th, 2021, 09:15

Glad it still has a tow bar.

Brimfull · Jun 8th, 2021, 18:31

Would rather spend that sort of money on a well looked after standard example myself, as standards examples are the ones that will keep going up in value.

cheshired5 · Jun 8th, 2021, 19:58

Says that it's only covered 1000 miles on the heavily modified engine..... I think it would be more reassuring if it had covered 15-20k to prove some longevity.

Agree that standard is more desirable plus it has more understated class.

Also, what's with the food preparation area plaster stuck to the wings? Is that a good thing in performance circles?

TeamG · Jun 8th, 2021, 20:23

Taping the bonnet down offers a quicker release mechanism than the latch when your engine catches fire.

Jms153 · Jun 8th, 2021, 22:03

Wonder what the 0 to 60 time would be with a caravan on the back?

TeamG · Jun 9th, 2021, 11:47

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Originally Posted by Jms153

Wonder what the 0 to 60 time would be with a caravan on the back?

That should be the standard unit of measurement for any Volvo. 0-60mph with a 1650kg caravan up a 5% incline at 1250m above sea-level at 20 degrees C. Must have 3 kids and a medium to large dog in the back too.

T5R92011 · Jun 9th, 2021, 13:40

Looks great but if something goes wrong, you can't exactly take it to your Volvo dealer can you?

Bodywork does look fantastic though.

DaveNP · Jun 9th, 2021, 14:09

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Originally Posted by TeamG

That should be the standard unit of measurement for any Volvo. 0-60mph with a 1650kg caravan up a 5% incline at 1250m above sea-level at 20 degrees C. Must have 3 kids and a medium to large dog in the back too.

+roof box and skis

but with 500bhp that's got as much power as the 40t artic I drive, perhaps it would be best to reinforce the towbar and caravan hitch.

I'm afraid I'm with the sceptics, with all that modification it looks like a fun fest of potential issues, great if you're into that sort of fun I suppose, like my next door neighbour who spends 364 days fettling his Caterham and 1 day out blowing up the engine to provide another 364 days of fettling fun.

tony209 · Jun 9th, 2021, 15:09

A Volvo mechanic told me that the 300bhp V70R eats drive shafts - god knows what 500bhp will do to them.

Jun 8th, 2021, 07:56	#1
andrewc1267 Master Member Last Online: Mar 11th, 2022 22:01 Join Date: May 2010 Location: manchester	Looks a bit of an animal https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOLVO-V70....m46890.l49286

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TeamG Master Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 17:40 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: CARDIFF	Glad it still has a tow bar. __________________ _________________________________________ 2017 XC60 D4 AWD R Design Nav 2011 V70 1.6 DRIVe SE (sold) 2008 V50 2.0D SE (sold)

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Brimfull V50 R-Design SE T5 baby!! Last Online: Aug 4th, 2022 13:53 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Wrexham	Would rather spend that sort of money on a well looked after standard example myself, as standards examples are the ones that will keep going up in value. __________________ V50 T5 R-Design SE

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cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	Says that it's only covered 1000 miles on the heavily modified engine..... I think it would be more reassuring if it had covered 15-20k to prove some longevity. Agree that standard is more desirable plus it has more understated class. Also, what's with the food preparation area plaster stuck to the wings? Is that a good thing in performance circles? __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

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TeamG Master Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 17:40 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: CARDIFF	Taping the bonnet down offers a quicker release mechanism than the latch when your engine catches fire. __________________ _________________________________________ 2017 XC60 D4 AWD R Design Nav 2011 V70 1.6 DRIVe SE (sold) 2008 V50 2.0D SE (sold)

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Jms153 Junior Member Last Online: Yesterday 16:32 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Blairgowrie	Wonder what the 0 to 60 time would be with a caravan on the back?

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T5R92011 FCW Auto Service Last Online: Today 20:11 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Gloucester	Looks great but if something goes wrong, you can't exactly take it to your Volvo dealer can you? Bodywork does look fantastic though. __________________ FCW Auto Service (Gloucester) https://www.fcw-autoservice.com

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tony209 Master Member Last Online: Aug 3rd, 2023 09:39 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Chesterfield	A Volvo mechanic told me that the 300bhp V70R eats drive shafts - god knows what 500bhp will do to them. __________________ 02 V70 2.4 Torslander Nautic blue, black leather, rear spoiler and tethys 17" wheels 03 C70 2.4 T GT Convertible Nautic blue, blue roof, beige leather. SOLD 05 C70 2.3 T5 GT Convertible Silver, black roof, black (grey leather) Collection interior

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