DVS LT Vocus XR5 - 93% Volvo content

AshDVS · 2016-03-06T11:29:20+00:00

We'd been looking for a P1 platform car for a little while and the delayed sale of our V70 meant that the C30 we'd had our eye on didn't work out. So, we de...

AshDVS

Rear shocks arrived yesterday too -

Philia_Bear

AshDVS;73604 wroteRear shocks arrived yesterday too -

2 way or single way adjustable?

Volvotech

Whaaa whoo Cams, Kevlar belt kit & my braided lines are on their way :-)

AshDVS

Philia_Bear;73615 wrote
AshDVS;73604 wroteRear shocks arrived yesterday too -

2 way or single way adjustable?

Bump & Rebound adj. Each 'click' of the dial changes a preset value.
I might go for something else down the track but I'm keen to try these out in the Focus as they'll likely be the majority of what we'd sell.

Down the track, we may drop the suspension out of it again and go with something a bit more serious - that's just going to depend on whether a few plans work out or not.

AshDVS

We finally got the high mount brake light issue sorted out this morning - theres no way I could have done it by myself.
The pin arrangement on the connector on the LV tailgate loom needed changing and we stole some of the terminals from the connector in the LT tailgate loom to fit back into it to put the brake light terminals in the right place.

We also managed to get the LV tail lights in and working.

Still need to refit all the rear interior plastics.

Volvotech

A big thumbs up another Focus on the drive

AshDVS

Nice RS!

Volvotech

The youngests mates car is this weekends ride while the XR5 gets a major detail.

AshDVS

And after some of yesterdays work, it now looks a little better -
LV tailgate on and LV tail lights in. I've put all of the interior plastics back in the left hand side of the boot area and swapped over the RR door trim.

I've got a 'bonnet open' light on the dash, despite a new lock as well as catch/switch mechanism.
Not sure what the story is there, but I'll work it out.

Just about to take another look at the airbag light.

Volvotech

Looking great Ash, such a good hot hatch for little money & if you haven't already purchased people go do it! because they are soo much better than the newer 4cylinder ST.

AshDVS

Volvotech;73865 wroteLooking great Ash, such a good hot hatch for little money & if you haven't already purchased people go do it! because they are soo much better than the newer 4cylinder ST.

The latest LZ ST update is a heap better than the LW ST.
The LW had a lot of engineering and dynamics influence out of Ford US and while its a nice car (I'd have one as a DD for sure), it just isn't as edgy and feels a lot more toned-down than the XR5 it replaced.

It rides very well, but is a little soft and is a bit lazier to change direction.
The update of the LZ has a considerably stiffer shell - more structural bracing, revised steering rack and with a lot of the engineering coming via Ford in the UK as far as ride and handling is concerned, it feels like a different car.

Volvotech

I think with a lot of Hot Hatches & even sports cars the manufacturers have removed the raw power & ruggedness that makes the car thrilling to drive.
In hospital for the next few days recovering from spinal fusion so if I write something that doesn't make sense I apologise now.

Ex850R

Volvotech;73957 wroteI think with a lot of Hot Hatches & even sports cars the manufacturers have removed the raw power & ruggedness that makes the car thrilling to drive.
In hospital for the next few days recovering from spinal fusion so if I write something that doesn't make sense I apologise now.

Bugger! Take all the meds you can!

AshDVS

Volvotech;73957 wroteI think with a lot of Hot Hatches & even sports cars the manufacturers have removed the raw power & ruggedness that makes the car thrilling to drive.
In hospital for the next few days recovering from spinal fusion so if I write something that doesn't make sense I apologise now.

Take care mate.

Volvotech

Cheers appreciate the well wishes & definitely taking all meds I can get to ease the pain of a 10" cut across the stomach :-)

Ex850R

Volvotech;73979 wroteCheers appreciate the well wishes & definitely taking all meds I can get to ease the pain of a 10" cut across the stomach :-)

Through the front!?? Geezo man , is the local butcher doing it!!!!?
This needs a separate thread , with lots of pictures too !
Have fun with the nurses , they are best peeps in the World.
Ohh , and when you meet the anaesthetic perp , ask that they don't inject themselves before you (famous legal case) and say " I hope we are not going to hurt each other"......

Volvotech

Yes fusion through the front this time last year it was entry from the rear

egads (she/her)

Spine stuff sucks! Fingers crossed for fusion doing the trick.

Volvotech

Cheers egads the back is feeling pretty good at the moment & I hope it continues.

AshDVS

Volvotech;74107 wroteCheers egads the back is feeling pretty good at the moment & I hope it continues.

The Op has been done and all is ok so far?

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