DVS V70T5 #2: THE SEQUEL - 1997 V70T5

AshDVS · 2020-12-22T05:45:40+00:00

The backstory -I've been chasing another P80 850/S70/V70 for a few months now and, with thanks to @iceton1975, I've managed to buy a 1997 V70T5 fro...

AshDVS

rado

I grabbed a can of this stuff over the weekend -
https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/michelin-michelin-emergency-puncture-sealant/649553.html?utm_content=paidsearch-pmax&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwj4K5BhDYARIsAD1Ly2rmmd3k-6rE5MgPeCB08ffs-6Iy1P9EQPjTYgRPfkErhJqrWGbBVx8aAgSBEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

The 15" spare wheel is still in the boot. lol. I might remove it and be done with it.

rado

AshDVS
I remember when that ( or the like ) came out on the market . Looks good that one , I'll grab one this week 👍

AshDVS

rado I ditched the spare wheel today and strapped my tool roll and the fix-a-flat into the spare wheel well.
At some point I'll grab a full size spare but I'd like to see if I can get a factory 'Comet' wheel to clear the brakes - if I can, I'd like to go back to a set of Comets (17") and away from the 18" wheels I'm running.

In the meantime, the tyre jizz will hopefully get me through.

rado

AshDVS
In regards to the spare wheel , last week I actually went to the local bjt marts and the ole guy found an 18x8 in 7 spoke ET60 to match my set for the spare . He's bloody on holiday atm , hopefully he's there on Saturday when I get new boots for mine ....

AshDVS

Here's a couple of new pics from the last few days of giving it a quick once over and getting out and about in it -

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rado

AshDVS
Looking very yummy there , sort that rear exhaust out though 😉

AshDVS

rado ooh, that could be good, particularly as it'll mean you likely wont have to remove your spacers, etc.
The other thought here could be a P2 S60R space saver spare

AshDVS

rado I've got a Ferrita downpipe but havent made up my mind about the exhaust yet. I might build it myself or I might switch back to the single exit (non R) rear bumper and do a single exit system. Dunno.

rado

Twin exhausts look soo good though .

AshDVS

Did about 1600kms or so for the OzVolvo National Rally in Canberra and it was pretty flawless - I have a couple of minor observations that I'll take a look at in the coming months -
- I'd like a little more rear spring rate - may swap in a GAZ adjustable perch setup in the rear and a pair of GAZ twin
adjustable shocks
- I'd like a bigger rear swaybar - might have to put some more effort/focus into that again.
- 225 40 18 might a little tall for the tyre - might swap out to 225 35 18 or see if I can get a 17" wheel over the brakes
- Needs AC to be regassed - I knew this beforehand but just didnt get it done.
- I need to put some thought into what Im going to do for front seats - retrim these or put something else in it. dunno.

I'm being picky though and it was very good.

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AshDVS

Also, part of me was inspired by all the good 240 builds there, so I'm in two minds as to whether I sell it and build another 240. I defintely had 240-envy.

GeorgeVolvo

AshDVS nah! Stick with the p80 mate - you’ll miss all of those rattles 😆

rado

AshDVS

240….who'd want one of those things , think straight man 😄

AshDVS

GeorgeVolvo

For sure. I've got a couple that emerged during the Canberra trip - I'll chase those out and get them sorted. My guess is swaybar D bushes upfront.

rado

Bahaha.
Maybe I just need to sit on it for a couple of months and have a think. 🙂

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