[JN2k108]

Where did you get those open ended lug nuts?

 

[FosgateLife]

TSW Carthage? Always wanted those

 

[MyNameIdeasWereTaken]

Where did you get those open ended lug nuts?

Gorrila nuts off Amazon. I will say, they are just barely larger than the holes on the wheels. They still make solid contact. Been driving on them for a week with no issues; won't be a problem at all with the new wheels.

I know open lugs aren't to everyone's taste. Not a huge fan myself. But after dealing with crapped out stock lugs that decide to strip and get stuck on the studs, these will be a lot easier to cut off if I ever need to.

TSW Carthage? Always wanted those

Yep! Always been one of my favorite wheels. Hated the polished lip though, so I brushed it.

 

[carreragt7]

Nice wheels Michael! Haven't been on here in a long time but glad to see you're still perfecting the ride. I picked up a set of TSW group wheels recently as well, but for my Land Rover. They are basically 22" knockoffs of the OEM Volvo Pegs, haha.

 

[MyNameIdeasWereTaken]

Nice wheels Michael! Haven't been on here in a long time but glad to see you're still perfecting the ride. I picked up a set of TSW group wheels recently as well, but for my Land Rover. They are basically 22" knockoffs of the OEM Volvo Pegs, haha.

How have you been?!? Made any progress with your Belle, or is she pretty much in the same state that she was 2 years ago?

 

[CaselxASD]

Nice wheel choice and even better with the brushed lip! Can't wait to see them mounted!

Very nice teaser shot by the way!

 

[MyNameIdeasWereTaken]

TSW Carthage 18x8 ET+40, I brushed the lip since I didn't like the polished finish.

 

[DEATH]

MyNameIdeasWereTaken C30 Progression Thread

GT500 hood vent, #AR3Z16C630AA

I'm like it but a question
Water go inside when raining?
I m thinking to do something similar of your, using or a elevate s60 hood grille or the stock focus rs

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[MyNameIdeasWereTaken]

No problem with water when driving. Water does get in when parked in the rain, but it hasn't proven to be an issue for the last 3 months, and we've seen a good bit of rain here.

Compared to how saturated the Evo engine bays become with all their massive hood vents, it's nothing.

 

[DEATH]

Did u feel some difference of temperature?


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[MyNameIdeasWereTaken]

Did u feel some difference of temperature?

Nothing you feel while driving, but heat billows out of the vent. After a recent AutoX event, the other C30s all popped their hot hoods to cool off, I could physically touch my hood without in burning my hand.

 

[DEATH]

I know what mean hot hood hahahah


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[MyNameIdeasWereTaken]

For everyone who has asked about my $3 wiper delete...

Flat top carriage bolt
Rubber grommet cut to fit the hole
Rubber washer
Metal washer
(smaller metal washer because the metal washer I bought had a hole larger than my nut)
Nut

 

[MyNameIdeasWereTaken]

Porsche 70mm Throttle Body Install

Bought it for $56 shipped off ebay after making an offer on one of the $75 units. Part # 98660511501

Removing the Volvo 65mm throttle body was easy:

Porsche throttle body on left, Volvo throttle body on right:

There's not a huge lip on this TB, but you'll still be able to fit the band clamp and get it nice and snug. You will also need extended screws. M6x1.0 50mm long for the Elevate intake manifold. I have been told that you'll need different threaded screws for stock.

Fitting the silicone/rubber hose back on will be a fight. Be patient and make sure it fits in place.

This is honestly a very noticeable improvement. 5mm doesn't seem like much, but that's 8% larger than the stock TB. Around town, not really noticeable. But anything over 4k RPM and it takes off like a rocket. Wide open throttle is where you can feel more air being sucked in and the butt dyno registers a nice bump in power.

But please note, I have an upgraded FMIC, silicone piping, larger intercooler hard pipe kit, and an upgraded intake manifold. If you still have stock parts before and/or after the throttle body, you may not notice as much of an improvement.

 

[Black-Volv93]

Is this the 70mm TB Tuners are selling for a lot of money?

 

[DEATH]

Bought it for $56 shipped off ebay after making an offer on one of the $75 units. Part # 98660511501

Removing the Volvo 65mm throttle body was easy:

Porsche throttle body on left, Volvo throttle body on right:

There's not a huge lip on this TB, but you'll still be able to fit the band clamp and get it nice and snug. You will also need extended screws. M6x1.0 50mm long.

Fitting the silicone/rubber hose back on will be a fight. Be patient and make sure it fits in place.

This is honestly a very noticeable improvement. 5mm doesn't seem like much, but that's 8% larger than the stock TB. Around town, not really noticeable. But anything over 4k RPM and it takes off like a rocket. Wide open throttle is where you can feel more air being sucked in and the butt dyno registers a nice bump in power.

But please note, I have an upgraded FMIC, silicone piping, larger intercooler hard pipe kit, and an upgraded intake manifold. If you still have stock parts before and/or after the throttle body, you may not notice as much of an improvement.

Good job guy

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[MyNameIdeasWereTaken]

Is this the 70mm TB Tuners are selling for a lot of money?

I'm not sure. I know many parts suppliers sell it for ~$700, Porsche is asking over $1300.
Considering that it's a plug and play item on our cars, it probably is. I know this exact part was brought up a few times in the past at a discounted price of $250.
I don't think it's worth $250, but it was definitely worth $56 (used with a warranty). Original Bosch unit.

Good job guy

Thanks

 

[cherman2011]

Bought it for $56 shipped off ebay after making an offer on one of the $75 units. Part # 98660511501

Removing the Volvo 65mm throttle body was easy:

Porsche throttle body on left, Volvo throttle body on right:

There's not a huge lip on this TB, but you'll still be able to fit the band clamp and get it nice and snug. You will also need extended screws. M6x1.0 50mm long.

Fitting the silicone/rubber hose back on will be a fight. Be patient and make sure it fits in place.

This is honestly a very noticeable improvement. 5mm doesn't seem like much, but that's 8% larger than the stock TB. Around town, not really noticeable. But anything over 4k RPM and it takes off like a rocket. Wide open throttle is where you can feel more air being sucked in and the butt dyno registers a nice bump in power.

But please note, I have an upgraded FMIC, silicone piping, larger intercooler hard pipe kit, and an upgraded intake manifold. If you still have stock parts before and/or after the throttle body, you may not notice as much of an improvement.

Do you kno if this will bolt up on my s40 with factory plenum

 

[MyNameIdeasWereTaken]

Do you kno if this will bolt up on my s40 with factory plenum

As long as it's a T5, it will no problem. The Elevate part is designed to fit with the stock manifold no issue as well, you'll just need the longer screws for the 70mm TB.
Not sure what kind of gains you'll see with the stock unit though, as that will still be restricting air flow after the throttle body.

 

[jondevieonS40]

As long as it's a T5, it will no problem. The Elevate part is designed to fit with the stock manifold no issue as well, you'll just need the longer screws for the 70mm TB.
Not sure what kind of gains you'll see with the stock unit though, as that will still be restricting air flow after the throttle body.

I have the fmic and the tubings on the way, I just can't justify the price for the elevate plenum but for 250$ I have a shop willing to try and make a custom one. I have any this just to say I have a Porsche part on my Volvo

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