Deano’s C30 T5 R-Design

Dean · 2017-04-20T11:13:56+00:00

Welcome! Nice ride. There are several people on here who will be able to advise you on upgrades and tweaks

Dean

cubic25;105743 wroteI always say that too. Before you know it, it will be rocking new shocks/springs, chassis mods and a fully tuned engine. :-) If you choose to go down that path, I'd get Eibach springs and Bilstein B8's.

Thanks for your time and effort in that great feedback Gabriel. Yeah I always say nothing major but that’s mainly for the misses and before I know it ;-p

That’s great info on the elevate gear. I’m learning heaps every day, doing plenty of research and I’m determined to do this right over however long it takes me. I’ll be sure to keep everyone updated on the progress and no doubt as I like to tackle some jobs myself I’ll be on here asking for advice when I hit problems lol.

I have been looking at the Do88 turbo and intercooler intake pipes. Can I ask your reason why you prefer these over the elevate ones? I would assume you recommend the Do88 pipes with the elevate air intake? I’m even considering upgrading the intercooler itself to and from what reading the do88 might be the way to go.

Cheers

cubic25

Dean;105750 wroteCan I ask your reason why you prefer these over the elevate ones?

I have the Elevate one. If I did it again, it would be do88. The main reason for the Elevate intake pipe dislike is because of fitment issues. It is a massive PITA to fit, and on cold mornings, it knocks the AC lines. Not ideal.

Dean;105750 wroteI would assume you recommend the Do88 pipes with the elevate air intake?

Yes. Or, alternatively, have a look at my V50 thread. I made my own intake that was heavily based on Elevates. I didn't like the idea of spending hundreds of dollars on what is essentially a very short pipe with a filter on it.

Dean;105750 wroteI’m even considering upgrading the intercooler itself to and from what reading the do88 might be the way to go.

Either product is excellent.
My intake temps dropped dramatically after the intercooler install.

Philia_Bear

Another vote for the do88 intercooler

Suspension wise.... so very very many options which are all good options
I have the B16 kit on my S40... its full race spec and despite the most excellent traction... It gets annoying in a car park effing quick

sucksqueezebangblow

The 3 of us with autos need to get a group buy on a zip kit / built auto...

cubic25

sucksqueezebangblow;105769 wroteThe 3 of us with autos need to get a group buy on a zip kit / built auto...

Is it really that necessary if the limiter isn't removed in 1st and 2nd? There's guys in the States running k16's with the limiter removed the have had no issues.

sucksqueezebangblow

Compared to better automatics it just feels shit.

Dean

cubic25;105760 wroteYes. Or, alternatively, have a look at my V50 thread. I made my own intake that was heavily based on Elevates. I didn't like the idea of spending hundreds of dollars on what is essentially a very short pipe with a filter on it.

Checked out your V50 and man that’s a very nice ride. I’m keeping a lookout for a R-Design V50 for the misses. It should be a nice upgrade from her focus and give us some useful space.
Great work on the intake and of course heaps more info on your thread.

sucksqueezebangblow

@Dean is your late c30 5 or 6 speed auto? I noticed the v40 5cyl turbo has a 6 speed auto, not sure if it's the power shift version though.

Dean

@sucksqueezebangblow its only a 5 speed auto. Haven't seen or heard of a 6 speed auto in the C30's.

sucksqueezebangblow

Yeah I wasn't sure if they overlapped production with the v40 or gained their better (or perhaps worse) box

cubic25

Dean;105816 wroteHaven't seen or heard of a 6 speed auto in the C30's.

http://www.drive.com.au/amp/motor-news/first-drive-volvo-c30-20d-powershift-20091207-keow.html

Chris

That one's the Ford turbo diesel with 6 speed PowerShift (DCT/DSG)

Vee_Que

Not a great box.

You can always have a custom exhaust made and keep your exhaust tips as well. It may even fit better than bolt on mass produced parts. .

Dean

Powershift is something to stay well clear of. Maybe Volvo maks better use of them but the wife has a focus with powershift and without a doubt it the the worst transmission I've ever experienced. Its a relatively new car with low kms we got as a run around we we both cant wait to get rid of it.

Dean

@Vee_Que thinking of going down that road for the exhaust. After more research it appears that many people are left dispointed after spending big money on systems only to find they are not fitting correctly with elevate being one of those.

sucksqueezebangblow

Dean;105966 wrotePowershift is something to stay well clear of. Maybe Volvo maks better use of them but the wife has a focus with powershift and without a doubt it the the worst transmission I've ever experienced. Its a relatively new car with low kms we got as a run around we we both cant wait to get rid of it.

Would this car have the powershift?

https://carsales.mobi/cars/details/Volvo-V40-2013/OAG-AD-14354358

Chris

Others will know definitively but I don't think it does, I believe it is conventional auto. Some in the range do have PowerShift (lower spec diesel from earlier years at least) so with V40 as with others of the Ford era you need to know your models.

cubic25

sucksqueezebangblow;105976 wroteWould this car have the powershift?

No. Says geartronic in the specs.

Vee_Que

The power shift is not a great box full stop. Ford went away from them quickly too

Chris

Just like VW the wet clutch 6 speed is better than the dry clutch 7 speed but both are a risk. The 7 speed self destructs quickly the 6 speed may or may not