Volvo guy saying hey (my car is sweet)

[magicaljake]

hey guys..


just figured i would register here and poke around from time to time.


http://www.vtrides.com/view_ride.php?id=750

this is a link to a simple page about my car...nothing too crazy.


quick run down...


its a 1998 volvo s70 t5...with a manual transmission


i ran 14.9 with it when it was completely stock...but now i have been playing around with the boost....i know its quite a bit faster then before.

[waynne]

Hello there and a warm welcome to TorqueCars good to have you along. Your post got held in the moderation queue as it contained a link and you have less than 10 posts. I've approved it for you.

What are your plans for the car?

[magicaljake]

oh thanks....

sorry for that...but i figured it would be easyer to post up the link..


anyway...

my planes included

lowering it with ipd sport springs

koni yellows

ipd sway bars

i am going to be a exhaust manifold off from a volvo s60r

a ecu refash

a 3 in downpipe with 2.5 in the rest

im talking to a guy about a leather seat conversion right now


i figure ill stop modding when i touch the 13's at the 1/4.

[waynne]

Probably worth doing some weight reduction. That should shave off the seconds for you.

[turbonutter69]

Welcome to Torque Cars buddy.

[magicaljake]

thanks guys...

and honestly

i dont' know if its worth to do any weight reduction...i want to keep is as much of a practical car as i can...

[waynne]

Stripping out some of the sound deadening, getting lighter wheels and replacing body panels with carbon fibre will keep the car looking standard but lift the performance.

Just removing the spare wheel with save you quite a few KG's.

Also look to replace the standard parts with lighter ones, things like the alternator and air con pump can all be lightened and "race prepped".