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  1. apeacock
    Hey! Running Kw V3, feels great!
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    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.
  3. apeacock
    Loved the perfect little classic mini. Happy to see people come out. Nice to have alternatives to the giant events out there .
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    First thing I made it to this year. Rainy but fun at the Euro meet 2023
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    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!
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    H is going big!
  7. apeacock
    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.
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    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 😁
  9. apeacock
    Silver and purple things coming soon to the wagonbae :D
  10. apeacock
    rats, linking from google photos is probably not a great move then.
  11. apeacock
    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.
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    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.
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    lol the moment I skipped to he jumps into the other car. NICE
  14. apeacock
    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.
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    Fuggin a bro. At first i'm like, did the new welds break??
  16. apeacock
    Pro tip for a loved xc70. Get some s60 sport seats. What a difference to everyday use!
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    lesson learned. TO get further engagement from the Ohlins raise the rear springs, don't lower them. Tried 25mm from the sub frame, then 15, bounciest ride of my life. People drove around me on the road. Brought it up to where the 8" springs touch the perches, then down again 10mm and it's great. 32mm or there about from the sub frame, it's got a rake again, and it's a bit tall, however it rides great right now.
  18. apeacock
    Hmm I was more asking, do they make an increase in noise (metal on metal fitment) or are they contributing to any other NVH. But maybe this answers that.
  19. apeacock
    All for the better parts, I enjoy the moog sway bar links as they have a wrench hold and I never trust the torx on a salt drive car. Any experience with noise or harshness from the strut bearings? Consider a set as I need to sent away my Ohlins for a leak.
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    Just hoping that these ones do the trick! would like to not buy literally a 5th set of springs. At highway speed is was mint. Like I said 25mm right now going to bring it down to 16 next and see how that goes.
  21. apeacock
    good stuff
  22. apeacock
    First drive - Low speed driving was pretty bouncy sort of like it was previously. The back end just needs to be lowered down a bit so that the shock is not so extended to start with. Highway speed was really great and seemed to do the job the way you'd want. Car still handles so so nicely, the tires are the real star sometimes I think. Vehicle has the rake again which is nice but that may need to go away. Side note, brake refresh went so well, no noises yet and the e brake works better then ever, holds the car on an incline which is nice.
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    These are Blue Coil. I got them from Ben Kapelhenke, I guess they were special order as they are not listed as a part number they normally sell. So idk why it seems to need such a high amount on the back end. I REALLY should have taken better measurements or sent the Ohlins / Volvo springs to be tested for what spring rate they really were. I'm not sure if they are right or wrong either. I know what with a loaded up rear and bikes / the box on the top with more stuff they were bottoming out over large bumps at highway speed. So to combat this I had to put the adjustment on the shocks all the way up which then made it just extra stiff. First run out was too little movement (New springs + 8/8 on the Ohlins) New setup is being tested I guess tomorrow with a drive. Maybe the BC kit the shock part deals with more of the weight? I'd love to know believe me this is spring pair number four at this point. ENOUGH lol.
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    Didn't hit save on there, should be good now.
  25. apeacock
    Finally have wo bumps tops in the back of the wagon now. Used the part numbers from Matt's 850 swap. Team it with a 40mm m10 hex cap and a 5/16 washer from Home depot. Should be set with some blue thread locker in there. Did the rear brakes as well. Seeing how crusty the back of the disc was I figured it was time. That and I bought the pads for these March 21st 2015, and the discs were used from Husseins xc70r build. E brake hardware in the kit from TRW seemed incorrect? I reused the old stuff, you can see how they are too short in every way. New 700lb blue coil springs in the back of the car as well. 600s still bottomed out unless the shocks were set to 8/8. I left the perches at the same height 25cm from the subframe on the car. We will see how much it settles down. Otherwise a small height reduction might be needed. Held the phone at the end of my arms reach and did a front / rear comparison.
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