Leaderboard

5.5 years of progress between these two pictures.

2014 XC90 - 71k miles - 1 owner and dealer maintained and in great shape - every single option possible (sovereign hide leather in CHESTNUT, 19's, wood wheel, blah blah) Selling our 2013 GLI and this is taking over for my wife. I wanted a 17+ XC90 R-Design T5 but needed something I wouldnt have a monthly payment with for now

My Red car got hit for like the 5th time since I've had it (NONE OF THEM MY FAULT) and i just got tired of sinking money into a body that wasn't straight, among other issues I just didn't have the will to fix. It had so many things wrong with it despite everything I did and other than it being stupid fast it was somewhat annoying to drive. I haven't done a photo shoot yet, but everything that was wrong with my red car is right with this car. It's so much nicer to drive. This is my plan! Except with the koni yellows I have. At this point I think lowering springs are too much of a trade off, especially since I don't even track my car. Are you happy with that setup considering you do autox and stuff?

none of your fucking business. post some pics of your new R. or else.

Still a lot going on with the build. This year we are going AWD!!! I have fully switched over to YouTube now as my main platform. Below are some of my latest videos. Checkout the full channel here : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXbU3yYxswA5F4Ep_WyXelw

Eibach pro kit and Bilstein HDs all round.

Yeah. Carbons car was sick.

Put the Comets and R bumper back on in preparation for spring (it got into the 60s last week..) Then it snowed.

Very cool. Definitely ID with all the problem solving required. You have taken it all to an awesome level with the CAD development!

Thanks, Guys! Turned out the flex coupler had not broken, not in the sense I was expecting anyway. The end collar separated from the lining. Perhaps my delicate (for once) weld on that seam was the problem - didn't penetrate to the inner material. So, I pressed it back on & welded it on the inner lip seam. While I was on the exhaust I cut back the tailpipe and welded the RedTail exhaust tip on Finished up the remote adjuster for the balance bar. Made a bracket for the adjuster knob, and a reinforcing plate for the backside of the dash. Threaded the knob plate for M4x.75 screws Bracket installed, cable cut and braised to prevent unwinding. Routed the cable over here to keep potential cable kinks to a minimum. I considered putting it under the driver's side, but it would be in the way. On the inboard side of the PS, it would be in the way of removing the fusebox, so it is what it is. Shouldn't need to be adjusting it while driving anyway. Washed the car yesterday for the first time since I started the k24 work Interior mostly back together swapped out the ambient temp gauge for one that is more legible in sunlight switched to ºF

hahaha. Was parked there for 5 minutes. 1. Brother got in a t-bone accident years ago (which is what I think gave the car most of it's issues) 2 lady backed into it at the tire shop (paid for a new R bumper) 3 sideswiped on the street outside my brothers house (ran) 4 sideswiped on the street outside my parents house (ran) 5. Hit my neighbors car so hard that it hit mine and sent it 20 feet down the street (ran) You would think I would have learned my lesson parking it on the street but sometimes I couldn't help it. Worst part is I don't live in the city.

Raf, I have 2 numbers for you, homie. A (209) and a (925). Let me know which, or hit me up at the same number (323) I've had since 1998

wtf new R??? WHAT HOPPENED? STONK SPRINGS ON KONI STR.T

What up Pras, dude hit me up to catch up been too long 😁

Sold the Yellow T-5R sedan finally Now I just have the C30 and the Saab which will be going up for sale soon

Ran out of primer. The driver side and roof still need a couple more coats. But, after some trial and error using an HVLP gun, I eventually got the hang of it and am overall happy with the results so far.

Awesome

Holy crap man!!! This is outstanding!!

Installed the C30 AWD rear Posi - carrier bearings 32008X/Q x2 about an hour or so to get the mating surfaces free of anaerobic sealant remains preload shim on right side, left side gets the backlash adjuster right side cup & preload shim going in diff in, cover sealed with anaerobic sealant, torqued to 18ft/lb new axle seals 8653928 x2 preload set (5.25 turns), then used old seal to install new seals Had to drill & tap the remains of the rear CV, it was jammed in the pinion flange Next I can remove the flange, and replace the Haldex filter & rebuild the pump.

wut

Matt you are wild

That’s not Kristian anyway, his profile is @sconeman.

Sold!

Today I took my car to the wash and now I'm going home.🙂

As the title states. Found this pinned to a cork board on my filing cabinet. No photos, but obviously unused and in good condition.

So he got OEM spacer as aftermarket did not come with same and said he replaced bearing aswell, leaving aftermarket strut mount on? No sound anymore! Did a tyre rotation and now the right front centre wheel cap fallen off again after driving. Seems to happen only front right centre cap? Anyone get the sticker as they want $$$AU for new centre cap with sticker!

Very likely fuel pressure related. Hook up a gauge to the fuel rail and check pressure 20 minutes after shutting off engine. Should be no less than 3 bar. If so your fuel pump check valve is faulty (very common)

Gonna blind the world behind me when I reverse lmao.

Respray coming soon.

purdy brakes!

It's really cool. She has been waiting to get an XC90 in June for a few years, but was unsure with three kids and looking at other brands that offered the second row captain seats. Volvo announced they were doing it and she was so excited. If I moved on the from the wagon, I would be looking for the same XC90 you are. Anyways. Back on topic. I still have the e30. It's stripped down for the winter - patching rust holes, reinstalling and refreshing the whole AC system, rebuilding the rear subframe, all new brake lines, calipers, rotors, and pads, sound deadening the interior, wheel bearings, etc. When Katerhine gets her XC90 in June, I'll be adding another fun car to the garage (not quite sure what yet).

Camouflaged it.

Fun time at the Poconos. 159mph official trap but didn't let out until 173 🙂

I love those twin rear door handles... do you have a write up on how to install those? 😂

weee!