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[maximumbuckeye]

I recently became the owner of my Dad's old 854 Turbo. I decided to sell my old car and make this my new daily driver with the intent to race it on track days, autocross, rally, etc. Basically, make it fun. This is my build. I will keep it updated as I go. Sorry I didn't really take many pictures but if anyone wants I can take more and post them. Let me know. Would really appreciate any suggestions comments.

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My dad and I working on Stage 0

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First thing I did when I got home from the drive down, R spoiler

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Plastidipped the Nebula's, will probably have them powdercoated when I paint the car

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Plastidipped the bumpers, also temporary until I paint the car. I'll probably match the color to the paint. Thinking of keeping it white though.

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First performance part to go in, IPD rear anti-sway bar

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Replaced upper engine mounts

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Starting engine work, upgraded to whites


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New 18T turbo and 18T ARD tune

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Put in the D2 racing coilovers, very happy with them

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This is with just the front coilovers installed. I raised it up a bit since that picture, there was a lot of rubbing lol

Right now its in the shop, getting the subframe bushings replaced. Don't have a lift or a hoist to get it done unfortunately. On a good note, my mechanic used to race Volvo's so I'm real happy with him. I'll keep everyone updated as I get along with the build. I'll take more pictures in the future.

-Max

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[andyb5]

Looks like you're off to a nice start! Interested to see where this ends up

[Tyler T5R]

Good start! Where'd you get the 18t?

[Oreo931]

Welcome to VS. Nice project.

FYI, that spoiler is not an R spoiler

[Yellow95]

and that turbo is not new. Your making me cry painting my wheels black. They were so pretty.

[MattyXXL]

There is only one thing missing.....
A BIG U!!

I had to as the season approaches..

But its looking good so far..
BTW I see your in Boca... I was up there today working..

[scumcity14]

[maximumbuckeye]

and that turbo is not new. Your making me cry painting my wheels black. They were so pretty.

They won't be black for long. When I paint the car I'll put them back to stock or powdercoat them another color. Welcome to suggestions. Gonna paint it white all around, no more black trim. I know that it's not a new turbo, but it's new to my car.

No Miami and no #ichigan bull here.

[Gideon35T]

What do you mean by "my new daily driver with the intent to race it on track days, autocross, rally, etc" ?
Those things require completely different setups. Not to mention that rally car + daily driver doesn't really work (ask me how I know, haha)
I'd suggest picking ONE race related idea and doing it lightly so as not to trash your only means of transportation.
STS class autocross is a good choice as it uses lightly modded street cars and isn't too abusive.
Here's my most recent track + daily build as an example - http://volvospeed.co...ocrosser-build/

[scumcity14]

What do you mean by "my new daily driver with the intent to race it on track days, autocross, rally, etc" ?
Those things require completely different setups. Not to mention that rally car + daily driver doesn't really work (ask me how I know, haha)
I'd suggest picking ONE race related idea and doing it lightly so as not to trash your only means of transportation.
STS class autocross is a good choice as it uses lightly modded street cars and isn't too abusive.
Here's my most recent track + daily build as an example - http://volvospeed.co...ocrosser-build/

Thats the stupidest fucking thing I have seen posted in a while...So you're saying someone can't take their daily driver to the weekend autocross or to track days at, say, Nelsons Ledges a couple times a year?

You can't enter an SCCA rally with a daily driver??

He didn't say he was entering the WRC
Are you the new expert on amateur racing here?



1000s of people EVERY weekend autocross and take their DAILY DRIVERS to the track..

Of course if you want to run from Zombies you need to build a special purpose vehicle for that too right?

[gilber33]

Those things require completely different setups. Not to mention that rally car + daily driver doesn't really work (ask me how I know, haha)

AWWWWWW MAN!!!! So I cant take my car to the track if I wanted to??? I suppose I probably can't take it to the drag strip either because then it would be a drag racer and not a DD and I can't have both a DD, track car, and a drag car. This sucks.


OP....track the shit out of your DD!!!! If it breaks, fix it quick. Shit, having more than one car is overrated anyways.

[maximumbuckeye]

What do you mean by "my new daily driver with the intent to race it on track days, autocross, rally, etc" ?
Those things require completely different setups. Not to mention that rally car + daily driver doesn't really work (ask me how I know, haha)
I'd suggest picking ONE race related idea and doing it lightly so as not to trash your only means of transportation.
STS class autocross is a good choice as it uses lightly modded street cars and isn't too abusive.
Here's my most recent track + daily build as an example - http://volvospeed.co...ocrosser-build/

I understand what you are saying about not using a daily driver but that's really all I can afford and I want to have a damn good time with what I can manage. Besides that though, I have a motorcycle, always good backup.

[the ünderstüdy]

I would love to go to Ugly Tuna right now.

[maximumbuckeye]

Just installed 55 Watt 6000K HID's today. Got them for a good price from DDM Tuning. Happy with the results. Looks good and really improves visibility.
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[MattyXXL]

Have you thought about the RZ design projectors?

Also how long are you going to be down here? just the summer?

[maximumbuckeye]

Haven't bought projectors. In my experience, projectors don't have the same road coverage as reflectors. And yea I'll be here until mid-August.

[MattyXXL]

If you need a hand doing stuff to the Volvo let me know.. I'm only like an hour away.

[maximumbuckeye]

I appreciate it. The only thing right now that I'm having a lot of trouble with right now is finding the electrical problem my car is having. The doors keep unlocking and locking randomly, the radio and central locking fuse keeps blowing, and my obd2 input isn't getting any power.

[rmorse]

Haven't bought projectors. In my experience, projectors don't have the same road coverage as reflectors. And yea I'll be here until mid-August.

But projectors (if done right) do have the added benefit of not blinding people, unlike when some douchebag decides to just drop 55w HID into stock reflector headlights.

[maximumbuckeye]

But projectors (if done right) do have the added benefit of not blinding people, unlike when some douchebag decides to just drop 55w HID into stock reflector headlights.

Thanks bro

Or you can suggest a cheap projector or retrofit instead of being a douche yourself.