Newish Volvo V50 AWD T5 -6 speed - time to modify

veefifty · 2017-07-11T00:30:43+00:00

Bcs are not really worth it if they are the base model ones. You do get what you pay for there.

bahaimus

Yeah, I figured you wouldn't be letting on too much. I know the brand at least LOL

veefifty

I’m a jerk, I know. ha ha

Still thinking about them for the weekend though and will order on Monday if I’m still crushing on them.

They aren’t quite as light as I initially thought they were. Still okay but I thought they were lighter. They look great though.

AshDVS

Work MCO or Emotion?

veefifty

AshDVS;121896 wroteWork MCO or Emotion?

Well played Ash - I think you’re going to ruin my fun!

veefifty

Work Emotion indeed Ash - you get 10 points :)

Vee_Que

Not a fan, they suit.... A race car, every time I see them or similar on road cars I think the same. And they look like an older prado rim.

So will be interesting to see this seven spoke on a car that looks awesome with 5 spokes.

AshDVS

Wheel choice is highly speculative, though I like them.
What colour are you getting them in?
18x8 and ET40 will be no problem, though I'd probably opt for a 225/40/18

veefifty

Vee_Que;121953 wroteNot a fan, they suit.... A race car, every time I see them or similar on road cars I think the same. And they look like an older prado rim.

So will be interesting to see this seven spoke on a car that looks awesome with 5 spokes.

Lol - tell me what you really think! Ha!

I actually quite like 5 spokes but couldn’t seem to find what I wanted in the right stud patten and size.

I stumbled onto these and actually really like this style of wheel and doing something different than everyone else is okay by me :)

veefifty

AshDVS;121959 wroteWheel choice is highly speculative, though I like them.
What colour are you getting them in?
18x8 and ET40 will be no problem, though I'd probably opt for a 225/40/18

I haven’t really decided yet. I don’t like the grey on grey look. I quite like the bronze colour for something different but the silver pops so I’m sort of leaning that way.

Size wise I was looking at 18x8.5 +45

veefifty

With a 225/40/18 tyre

bahaimus

And then it was Monday

Ex850R

And.

veefifty

Slept on it and yep love them! Ordering today in Silver (just waiting on the seller to confirm the details). Let the waiting begin!

bahaimus

You are a more patient man than me........

veefifty

I don’t mind waiting when I’ve got other stuff I can do in the meantime.

Next job is to get the car sorted at the panel beater (small ding in the bonnet). Then I can start to look at the engine performance side of things. The fun keeps on rolling!

veefifty

I'm looking to get my Haldex fluids/filters changed. Am I best to get this done at a Volvo dealer or would an independent transmission shop be the best bet? I could probably (maybe) fumble my way through but I think I'd like to get it done right the first time.

Any recommendations in Sydney's Northern suburbs?

Philia_Bear

veefifty;125454 wroteI'm looking to get my Haldex fluids/filters changed. Am I best to get this done at a Volvo dealer or would an independent transmission shop be the best bet? I could probably (maybe) fumble my way through but I think I'd like to get it done right the first time.

Any recommendations in Sydney's Northern suburbs?

Do not use svm
Penrith Volvo are about the only dealer I trust in Sydney any more

Have them do a total can bus reload at the same time if you have them do it

Lupica in morebank or chris/John in Fairfield west are my recommendations for Indi mechanics who I know can do haldex correctly

veefifty

Thanks Philla. Penrith is a bit of a haul from my place but I might consider it because I want the job done right.

veefifty

Ex850R;121516 wroteMichelin PS 4
Potenza 003

I missed this post all the way back in Oct - Sorry Snoopy!
What tyres are you running? I'm tossing up between the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 & Continental Contisport Contact 5.

I had been a fan of the Bridgestone Re003 but it seems technology has moved on and there's some better stuff out there now - according to some of the reviews out there.

Wheels will be arriving in April so getting close to ordering some.

AshDVS

RE003 is pretty good for its price point, but after about 30% of tread wear are fairly ordinary, particularly in the wet.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs Continental Contisport Contact 5, is a tough call. PS4 probably a little better when new and neither are a really long lasting tyre.
PS4S is really good but have a very short lifespan.

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