defgh1 Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 I just ordered my second mod - IPD Black Door Pins with R logo! - I wonder how many extra HP Im going to be seeing ? With the R logo, 1.5 Hp each. Just got back from a 120 mile each way drive on the highway this past week. Average speed 67 - 70 mph - Avg mpg 20 - 21.I have < 1900 miles. and I have changed out the factory oil ( wont be till 3500 mies)I was able to use cruise once in a while but there were a lot of semi-trucks with lane closures as well. Does the mpg seem good given speed? Thanks.-GeorgeSeems about norrmal for the auto in hot weather and AC on.Doug H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T5R 300bhp+ Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 Don't know if you guys have noticed volvo have changed there center caps for the alloys, had to order them lol plus i had to get new R valve caps if only i had my R to put them on . My other half had a seat in the new C70 convertable in black she looked ace in it but she aint getting one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexD Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 Don't know if you guys have noticed volvo have changed there center caps for the alloys, had to order them lol plus i had to get new R valve caps if only i had my R to put them on . My other half had a seat in the new C70 convertable in black she looked ace in it but she aint getting one.Yep, I just got mine by UPS last week along with the Siruis kit. Now if I just had a car to put them in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastmomma Posted August 6, 2006 Report Share Posted August 6, 2006 In case your wondering - I am used to sport seats - TT for 3 years and a whole day I spent on a track in a Lotus Elise without any problems.Where did you drive the Elise? In England? My husband is going to London for a business trip and I think he would flip out if that was a surprise 10th anniversary present.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGV70R Posted August 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2006 Where did you drive the Elise? In England? My husband is going to London for a business trip and I think he would flip out if that was a surprise 10th anniversary present....Nope here in the US. I went through a Lotus dealer in Chicago. They brought over 3 Lotus test drivers from England for a two day event. You could see if they're having another one. Fox Valley Motorcars 27 W 333 North Ave West Chicago, IL 60185 PH: (630) 231-3400 Ask for the owner's son. He organizes the driving events. Good luck. -George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T5R 300bhp+ Posted August 6, 2006 Report Share Posted August 6, 2006 Yep, I just got mine by UPS last week along with the Siruis kit. Now if I just had a car to put them in... Ok im probably being stupid Alex but what's the Siruis kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pm2000541568908310 Posted August 6, 2006 Report Share Posted August 6, 2006 My husband is going to London for a business trip and I think he would flip out if that was a surprise 10th anniversary present.... WOW, you might be the best wife ever. I have to ask twice to get a drink around here. -mk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexD Posted August 6, 2006 Report Share Posted August 6, 2006 Ok im probably being stupid Alex but what's the Siruis kit?That was a spelling error. I meant: the Sirius Satelite Radio kit.Ok im probably being stupid Alex but what's the Siruis kit? Edit: Sirius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGV70R Posted August 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 Don't know if you guys have noticed volvo have changed there center caps for the alloys, had to order them lol plus i had to get new R valve caps if only i had my R to put them on . My other half had a seat in the new C70 convertable in black she looked ace in it but she aint getting one.In what year did the center caps chnage? and anyone have pictures of the caps - before and after? Thanks -George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastmomma Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 Nope here in the US. I went through a Lotus dealer in Chicago. They brought over 3 Lotus test drivers from England for a two day event. You could see if they're having another one. Fox Valley Motorcars 27 W 333 North Ave West Chicago, IL 60185 PH: (630) 231-3400 Ask for the owner's son. He organizes the driving events. Good luck. -GeorgeThank you very much for the info. I didn't realize they did anything like that here in the US. That would be a bit closer to home and definitely easier to organize covertly. WOW, you might be the best wife ever. I have to ask twice to get a drink around here. -mkLOL. My husband was dreaming of me BUYING him an Elise - that might earn me the title. Unfortunately for him, this is the best I can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defgh1 Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 In what year did the center caps chnage? and anyone have pictures of the caps - before and after? Thanks -GeorgeThey are new for the 2007. This shot of the 2007 S80 wheel shows new center cap. The old cap was black with VOLVO spelled out in a silver outline.Doug H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGV70R Posted August 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 LOL My husband was dreaming of me BUYING him an Elise - that might earn me the title. Unfortunately for him, this is the best I can do.Just get him a 2005 - they drop to the mid $30K - that's 20K dollars in less than 2 years!So basically for about the same price you can choose between 2007 S60 or a 2005 Lotus Elise. -George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v70ram Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 Where did you drive the Elise? In England? My husband is going to London for a business trip and I think he would flip out if that was a surprise 10th anniversary present....You can do it here in the UK at Castle Coombe - about 1hr 30 west of Central London. http://www.castlecombecircuit.co.uk/I have done it twice - great instructors and you can also get to drive a Subaru WRX - all with excellent instruction. AS the AWD handling of the Subarus is closer to the R than it also improves your ability to drive the R aswelll all in the same day.AM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix R Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 Just got back from a 120 mile each way drive on the highway this past week. Average speed 67 - 70 mph - Avg mpg 20 - 21.I have < 1900 miles. and I haven't changed out the factory oil (& wont be till 3500 mies)I was able to use cruise once in a while but there were a lot of semi-trucks with lane closures as well. Does the mpg seem good given speed?The wife was driving the R back and forth to work for several months right after we got it, 42 miles each way on the open interstate highway, average speed was 80-85 mph, and she averaged 23 mpg. This was with a manual transmission, on the open highway, with no interruptions except the occasional clog of vehicles doing the 75 mph speed limit. Lots of stop and go or speed up/slow down will definitely drop the mpg, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGV70R Posted August 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2006 The wife was driving the R back and forth to work for several months right after we got it, 42 miles each way on the open interstate highway, average speed was 80-85 mph, and she averaged 23 mpg. This was with a manual transmission, on the open highway, with no interruptions except the occasional clog of vehicles doing the 75 mph speed limit. Lots of stop and go or speed up/slow down will definitely drop the mpg, though.I dont feel so bad then. I went through stretches of construction and sunday drivers . I also havent changed to synthetic oil. Forogt to mention after the highway trip, I checked my tires pressure and they were only at 32 psi but the manual says 39. Will this affect the mpg? I dont really feel a difference in handling.Thanks. -George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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