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Hey! Running Kw V3, feels great!

Recently got back into the car and changed out a few things in combination with powder coating the intake, some pipes, and brackets. https://imgur.com/a/r6BklLR Replaced the P/s pump to try and get rid of a noise, but I think it was actually coming from the timing components that I also just changed out, so that's lovely. Also took the time to move to the p2 fuel hose - not sure if I will run the later R cover on there or not. Also changed to the p2 PCV box and components. I've also gone so far as to port /gasket match the intake. They are a bit undersized compared to my ported head.

Loved the perfect little classic mini. Happy to see people come out. Nice to have alternatives to the giant events out there .

First thing I made it to this year. Rainy but fun at the Euro meet 2023

Carlisle is set and in my calendar so yes for that one, noodles? And i've got a pretty light summer wedding wise at the moment. So I'm hoping that euro meet will also be good to go as well!

H is going big!

Understandable! And they do like to break, but when you manual swap the car you loose some support under the center of the dash (unless you worked to rig something up to replaced the cut away portions. So while it didn't make a noise at all when I had it more stock, the shifter placement resulted in the breakage. However having done that repair shown it's been solid (since whenever that was) Thanks for reading through it too! I need to fix and update some pictures.

A fine question. I don't think they fit my needs. a) Forever with the back spring rate changes and I can't seem to find a height that I like while being able to carry a decent weight. The cars for fun and family after all. 325,450,600,700,600 and I still can't find the right balance (could just need more trial and error) I think I only have had proper bumps tops in since the first set of 600s b) the larger turbo means more heat, more heat means more stress on those front canisters. Even though I do see them stay within the sub 200F range that they need to be, having just spent 4-6 weeks this summer without the car due to having them re-sealed (again) I think that they are not really applicable to this car anymore. b.ii) If I wanted I could move the canisters somewhere off the strut bar, but that means they are not less visible and less cool, there's certainly a cool factor that I enjoy about these things. b.iii) I did have a company lined up would were going to make shorter top lines for these, however after wating 10 months to go ahead with it, they were no longer able to do it for me. c) Ohlins USA is plenty nice and capable, but there's the ever growing question of - "How long will parts really be available for something this old?" d) KW is making me a set of v2 bodies with v3 valving and other internals, these will even let me change spring rates later on by building in enough adjustment to do so. d.ii) I would presume parts are much more readily available if needed for these. Plus they are stainless coated and all their other crazy things so it seems like a good fit for my area.. e) to anyone reading this thinking of buying my Ohlins in a few months time, please ignore it all and pay top dollar. The kit is in great condition for its age (I know that's a trope) the fronts are re done, the backs are solid and have larger hoses fitted. It comes with all the parts sans strut bar. So now seems like the right time to sell to someone with another car that is used more for pleasure and wants a super unique volvo set of parts. That was fun to explain 😁

Silver and purple things coming soon to the wagonbae :D

rats, linking from google photos is probably not a great move then.

Fine time at Carlisle this year. Here it is not having the bumper and rear tires removed to be trailered home Also - Further wire clean up and re wrap with the DEI sleeve kit. I've found that the yellow p2 circular mount works well to balance NVH and style points for the top mount.

Some minor bits updates. Trying to stop the exhaust flex noise, made an attempt with stiffer upper engine mounts (torque rod mounts I know) still present though. Sends some more NVH into the cabin but perhaps worth running for a little bit. I changed the bulkhead one to a 2000 style larger mount after buying the larger Powerflex version without knowing it. Also went with the black race front mount purely because it's black and not purple which would have been a bit strange. Maybe Ill get over that though sad😁 https://photos.app.goo.gl/VDg8XhBv3nCJphfk9 I also went back to the OEM CBV for the EFR turbo. Wanted to see if that would change the impact of building boost. Not really any noticeable changes. Everything feels more powerful jumping from the p2 cars back into this. Next improvement will be maybe making more of the intake out of metal so i can regain some intake noise. Right now a lot of it is dampened I think by the silicone couplers. They also don't fit just as perfect as you might want so the airbox can rattle at the right engine speed. After that would be re covering the visible engine harness wires in some better sleeves. Currently they are covered in coroplast tape, great stuff but something else would be more attractive. Thinking of de pinning the coil leads and doing it that way versus slip over stuff. Could be fun Still can't remember how to properly insert the photos either. Did some nice wrinkle coat on the mounts and engine lift point as well. Came out nice! The silver spray paint was starting to show it's age.

lol the moment I skipped to he jumps into the other car. NICE

RATS! So my neighbors never seem to pickup their dog poop, and I know it's not a 100% cause for them being around. But in the garage, in what I presumed to be a relatively safe space, RATS. I saw one of these marks years ago thinking, ok something hit the car, after a wash yesterday 5 seperate marks with I would say 2 different bite sizes on the hood. Next 1-2 years I think the whole car might get sprayed again, if not that then the front clip and roof for sure. Looks like a cover is in order for when it's inside.

Fuggin a bro. At first i'm like, did the new welds break??