[Black-Volv93]

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.

Thanks

Ok sounds promising. But how did you find out that it would fit. Did you just give it a try? Or did you had a hint?

 

[MyNameIdeasWereTaken]

Ok sounds promising. But how did you find out that it would fit. Did you just give it a try? Or did you had a hint?

There had been talk about this upgrade years ago on SwedeSpeed. Problem was, I don't think anyone upgraded JUST the throttle body; it was always people upgrading the throttle body with the intake piping, or with the manifold. There was never a review of before/after with just the throttle body change. But there was confirmation that it fit, both of Bosch units with the same connector.

I wasn't willing to spend big money to test it out, but a guy on C30Crew stumbled on the deal so I pounced on it.

 

[MyNameIdeasWereTaken]

One of the featured customer cars on Elevate's new website: https://www.elevatecars.com/galleries/customer-cars/volvo-c30/michael-h

So is the S40: https://www.elevatecars.com/galleries/customer-cars/volvo-s40/michael-h-1

 

[MyNameIdeasWereTaken]

As many have requested, here is a picture of the underside of the hood with the GT500 vent.

 

[MyNameIdeasWereTaken]

Picked up some new stickers, went a little more incognito.

 

[cherman2011]

As many have requested, here is a picture of the underside of the hood with the GT500 vent.

I have been thinking about installing this hood vent or something like it on my s40. How hard was it to cut out the hood and what did you measure off of?

 

[MyNameIdeasWereTaken]

I have been thinking about installing this hood vent or something like it on my s40. How hard was it to cut out the hood and what did you measure off of?

Super easy to cut the hood, I just made my own template with paper and tape once I had the vent in my possession. A friend of mine mounted his more towards the back of the hood, which meant there was no cutting on the underside; it was all hidden under the thick lower "bar."

 

[cherman2011]

Nice ok im still on the fence about it i really like how it looks though i do want to look around for other ideas to see if there is anything else that catches my eye

 

[MyNameIdeasWereTaken]

Upgraded to Hotchkis heavy duty billet aluminum sway bar bushing brackets. Thanks Brian!

 

[JN2k108]

Those bushing and brackets are awesome on my hotchkis.

 

[MyNameIdeasWereTaken]

Today, I think I finally fixed my clutch issues. The rubber seal had separated from the reservoir cap. Ordered a new cap off FCPEuro, tightened it down. My clutch feels better than ever! Super firm, easy to shift. The engagement point remains the same, before it would jump all over the place and I would often grind the gears when it decided to engage 1cm from the floor rather than 3cm from the top.

Fingers crossed that I won't have any more issues with it. Pretty much everything has been replaced at this point.

 

[MyNameIdeasWereTaken]

Mishimoto Aluminum Coolant Reservoir

Finally finished up my aluminum coolant reservoir project.

There are a few good options for the MkII RS, but shipping and taxes from Europe bring it to over $300! Plug and play though....

http://j-w-racing.co.uk/product.php/9431/4052/pro_alloy_header_tank___ford_focus_rs_mk2
and

http://www.knightracer.com/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=2604

After some research, I discovered that the 2015 Mustang (more mustang parts for my car!) uses a similar inlet/outlet setup on the coolant tank.
Mishimoto has the best tank for the money, plus their lifetime warranty.

http://www.mishimoto.com/ford-mustang-ecoboost-coolant-expansion-tank-2015.html
I got a much better deal on ebay, which made this upgrade well worth it.

Also had to get a Mustang reservoir cap part# DG9Z8100A
http://www.tascaparts.com/ford/must...-and-components-scat/?part_name=reservoir-cap
I just bought mine from the local dealer for a whopping $6.20

Unfortunately, a lot of modifying would be required to get this to fit in the stock location of our engine bays...
I also tried Mishimoto's WRX tank, but the inlet/outlets were not the correct size and the tank was also 2/3rds the size of stock. This mustang tank is a bit later than stock, which is nice.

I ended up building a bracket where my battery used to sit, rerouted the plumbing, and so far it has been functioning properly. Now I'll never have to worry about it cracking on Cherohala skyway.

 

[lookforjoe]

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

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.

Is this the same for all C30, or was there a EMS change with the generation change?

 

[MyNameIdeasWereTaken]

Is this the same for all C30, or was there a EMS change with the generation change?

It'll be the same for all T5 P1s.

 

[Black-Volv93]

I almost forgot! Also swapped in my Massive end links.

Do you have a part number please?

 

[MyNameIdeasWereTaken]

Do you have a part number please?

I do not... Same part for the Focus ST and Mazda 3. But I would highly discourage buying these... I had problems both with product quality and customer service.
Honestly, the $20 Autozone end link replacements have lasted longer than any others I've owned. Plus, some Autozones will offer a lifetime warranty on parts.

 

[Black-Volv93]

I do not... Same part for the Focus ST and Mazda 3. But I would highly discourage buying these... I had problems both with product quality and customer service.
Honestly, the $20 Autozone end link replacements have lasted longer than any others I've owned. Plus, some Autozones will offer a lifetime warranty on parts.

Oh good to know! Thanks! Will look for ithers then!

 

[DEATH]

I do not... Same part for the Focus ST and Mazda 3. But I would highly discourage buying these... I had problems both with product quality and customer service.
Honestly, the $20 Autozone end link replacements have lasted longer than any others I've owned. Plus, some Autozones will offer a lifetime warranty on parts.

But that of autozone are adjustabe?

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[MyNameIdeasWereTaken]

But that of autozone are adjustabe?

Autozone's aren't adjustable. But that was the weak point of these endlinks and what broke within a month for me. Even the smallest of bumps caused a hideous clunk.
Because I didn't have a "professional" install my endlinks, it was suggested that the cause of failure was from installing them incorrectly, but I could order another new set! They only sell them in pairs...
I currently have thicker than stock OEM style end links and they have been great!

 

[DEATH]

Do u have some pics about your modify fog light grille ?


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