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Mounting This S70 Spoiler....

Here is the spoiler in question. I got this when I purchased my car, but I am not certain that it is OEM.     Here is a closer look at the mounting holes.     From my searches Ive found that it looks...

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Installed A Boost Gauge, Help Figuring It Out Please?

Picked up the iPd boost gauge and pod mount. Eventually I'll probably get a wideband A/F meter and oil pressure gauge, then go w/ the 3 pod pillar mount but this will do for now. Looks pretty ghetto,...

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Spark Plug Wire Options

I know there are a few options as far as wire sets go. The 4 main ones to my knowledge are:   1. OE    2. IPD   3. Bougicord   4. Kingsborne   I ran a set of IPD's with no issues for a year and a half....

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R Bumper

Just sourced an R bumper for my S70 in same paint code, by accident, gonna grab it Monday, me sooooo happy that's all!   P.S. Gonna post pics when I mount it lol

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Map Lights And Chime

Hey everyone last night I replaced my map lights with LEDs and then all of a sudden the lights stopped working and the chime stays on when the light switch is the on position.  What should I do?

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How To Tune An Exhaust Note?

This is something interesting i know very little about. How do you go about "tuning" and exhaust note? Think like an Audi V8 vs an Mercedes V8 totally different sounds (yes I get displacement is part...

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Having Trubble Finding An Intake Hose.......

I have the Samco silicone intake hose kit, however its about 4 years old now and the hose that goes from the turbo to the first intake pipe (That runs up and over the motor) has a small slit it in from...

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Custom Intake Manifold For 850 T-5

.just got an idea....my way.              

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V60 Wrapping Window Trim And Roof Rails

When it comes to vinyl wrap, how well will vinyl hold up on the exterior if it isn't wrapped over the edge? Can the silver window trim on the EUCD cars easily be taken off if needed?

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Volvo 850 Digital Climate Control

I was bumming around on youtube and saw a review of a diesel 850 somewhere in Europe possibly Russia. Look at the 20:00 mark and you’ll see what looks to be a digital climate face in the stock...

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Lowest Drop That's The Most Comfortable?

Hey guys,   Didn't know if I should post in here or cosmetics but....     I have a 96 855R, with koni yellows, IPD blue springs, IPD track sway, TKI endlinks, Kalphenke LCAs, all new strut parts...

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98 R Full Exhaust

Im in the Boston area and looking to do my exhaust over. Looking for some advice about local exhaust shop. I have AWD so its not the typical FWD setup. I would of already had an obx. anyways, I have...

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Rn Motor With 98 T5 Head

I am considering an rn swap for my 1998 volvo s70 t5, but wondering if it is easier/better to take the rn block, put my top end on it and call it quits there. has anyone done this? how hard is just a...

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850T5R Rear Deck Speakers?

I just bought a screaming 97' 850T5R with Ipd exhaust and Ipd ecu. I knew what I was gettting into there. However, the stereo stuff is new to me. It came with a Kenwood HU,  Two JL Audio 10"s and two...

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Cbv Options; What Do You Use?

A few different options to upgrade the CBV in these. Just curious what you guys use and why. Thanks for any input.   Some that I'm considering so far. I'm leaning towards the IPD just because its half...

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S60R Rear Calipers Can't Fit On 850R Volans ?

3 days ago I tried to fit S60R rear calipers to 855R Volans,but failed,I've bought iPd adapters,what's the problem?offset? spacer required??   I've read about this...

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Best Springs/ Shocks To Raise S70 Ride Height?

Hey VS gurus-   Sorry to add another "Which springs and shocks should I get?" thread, but I've done my research and would appreciate some guidance on raising my ride height. Here is my S70 T5M today:...

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850T Downpipe Options --- Cnt V70 Fwd?

edit: Car in question is an 850 w/ angle flange td04.     I don't want a full exhaust.   I want a 3" downpipe, and I want a 200CPI cat. I don't really want to buy a complete OBX just for the angle...

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Daily Drivable Aggressive Alignment Setup For P2

Hi guys, I am wondering if anyone has an aggressive but still daily drivable (no crazy tire wear) alignment setup for the p2 cars. Thanks.

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How Can I Wire My Parking Lights To Shut Off With Key?

I drive a 1998 C70.   I am one of those guys that likes to drive with my parking lights on during the day....I'm also one of those schmucks that forgets that the parking lights don't shut off with the...

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