2004 Volvo S60 R type...any feedback?

[Scott R]

Originally Posted by DonDavis

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Congrats! Looking forward to seeing and hearing about it!



Hmm, I bought my daughter an '03 S60 for college grad. I'll have to check but I think it will need the timing belt in the next year. It's a N/A S60, will I encounter similar specialized tool requirements?

Yea, it's a "cam lock" bar that they use, and a special spring loaded pin lock for the flywheel.



It's the only timing belt tool that I have that locks the cams from the back, kind cool.

@DA good deal on getting them to throw that in, nice piece of mind on these motors.

[911boost]

I happened to be driving by the local Volvo dealership today (I have bought tw cars from them in the past) and they had an 07 V70R on the lot. Sooo I pull into the lot and sue enough.... its an aurtomatic. Damnit.

Bill

[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by BSiple

I happened to be driving by the local Volvo dealership today (I have bought tw cars from them in the past) and they had an 07 V70R on the lot. Sooo I pull into the lot and sue enough.... its an aurtomatic. Damnit.

Bill

That's why I don't own one. V70R + stick + good condition + reasonable price = hard to find.

[Tobra]

Americans and their damn slushboxes.

Last two DD of mine were not made in a two pedal version.

[MMARSH]

Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy

That's why I don't own one. V70R + stick + good condition + reasonable price = hard to find.

I was very lucky when I found mine. I totaled my 850 turbo wagon, started looking and found mine 50 miles from my house. A stick was the only option for me as well.

[MMARSH]

Originally Posted by dafischer

Scott, thanks for the offer, but the dealer I bought it from is doing it as part of the purchase. I went and drove it for the first time today, and said I was concerned about the mileage and the belt, and there were a few other little nits, so I got them to include it if I bought it at asking price.

BTW, it's a frickin' rocketship. Me likey.

Congrats. Put on a 3 inch downpipe and chip it and you will really like it........

[dafischer]

Originally Posted by MMARSH

Congrats. Put on a 3 inch downpipe and chip it and you will really like it........

Michael, what's a good downpipe and chip? I saw IPD's downpipe @ $895.00 (yow!!), but didn't check on chips. What kind of pricing are we talking here? It sounds like these may have to wait a bit.

[dafischer]

Here's a shot from the dealer. I'll post some others when I get the beast on Saturday.

[MMARSH]

Originally Posted by dafischer

Michael, what's a good downpipe and chip? I saw IPD's downpipe @ $895.00 (yow!!), but didn't check on chips. What kind of pricing are we talking here? It sounds like these may have to wait a bit.

I said chip, but our cars are actually flash tuned. When it comes to tunes, I like IPD. There are others out there that are good as well, but i've never had any problems with anything ive purchased from IPD. Your looking at about 750.00.

For a downpipe, check out Phuzzy Motorsports. 550.00 bucks. If this was for a STI, probably could get one for a couple hundred bucks. But there isn't a big market of people upgrading Volvos.......

Another worthwhile upgrade is an intercooler. You will notice a serious decrease in power if its a hot.

Volvo ALMOSTgot these cars right, with a few mods, they can be a lot a lot better. Personally for me, one of the biggest improvements was the addition of bigger sway bars...people are always surprised by how well my car handles.( mine being a wagon, really catches the off)

Your car looks great. Very clean. Just noticed its an 04, if its an automatic, you definitely want to get it tuned. The factory torque limited the 04 and 05 cars in first and second gear. Get a tune that removes the torque limiting and you will feel a big change.

[MMARSH]

Originally Posted by Divvie

Awesome cars, check out swedespeed.com

you will find all the info you need there. I have owned a V70R for the last two years, couldnt bear to sell it, it has some mods, stage2, exhaust etc.

Nice looking "R" love the wheels. Is it an 05?

[dafischer]

Originally Posted by MMARSH

Just noticed its an 04, if its an automatic, you definitely want to get it tuned. The factory torque limited the 04 and 05 cars in first and second gear. Get a tune that removes the torque limiting and you will feel a big change.

Nope, it's a 6 speed MT. An automatic trans will never darken my driveway, at least as long as I have any say in the matter. My wife feels the same way.

[slow&rusty]

S70R and 850T5-R <- amazing!

[dafischer]

Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy

That's why I don't own one. V70R + stick + good condition + reasonable price = hard to find.

Matt, found this one in PA...

2006 Used Volvo V70 R AWD 6 SPEED WAGON at eImports4less Serving Allentown,Bethlehem, PA, IID 9440660

Didn't look at it, but the dealer has a pretty good rep.

[HardDrive]

Such purists. My 997s is a tip, and I'm not apologizing for it

[onewhippedpuppy]

Quote de onewhippedpuppy

That's why I don't own one. V70R + stick + good condition + reasonable price = hard to find.

Matt, found this one in PA...



2006 Used Volvo V70 R AWD 6 SPEED WAGON at eImports4less Serving Allentown,Bethlehem, PA, IID 9440660



Didn't look at it, but the dealer has a pretty good rep.

That's a pretty good deal. Too bad it's in PA....

[dafischer]

So as to "pics or it didn't happen thing" here are some shots I took today. Very pleased so far.






The one PO did a nice job keeping it looking good. Interior doesn't look like 93K miles. Back seat looks hardly sat in.