I just cut the wires and soldered in longer wiring.
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Fender vent is done. I have a mesh that matches the GT500 vent, but have not yet decided if I'm going to use it.
As you can see, I put it just behind the filter, so rain is not an issue. I just have to be a bit more careful in the car wash.
It's definitely drawing in fresh air now, throttle response is amazing as is the sound.
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As you can see, I put it just behind the filter, so rain is not an issue. I just have to be a bit more careful in the car wash.
It's definitely drawing in fresh air now, throttle response is amazing as is the sound.
So I got 11k miles on the front and the rears still have half the tread. That's amazing mileage for these Federal 595 RS-R Racing tires. Unfortunately, I won't have access to the V50 tomorrow, so I'm now on my PegLeg and the V50's XC spare so I can take the new tires to get mounted. I don't trust shops to mount wheels on the car because I've had 5 stripped studs and broken lugs from their over torquing with airguns, even when I request they do it by hand.
The S40s and V50s that came with 320mm brakes had 16" wheels as an option. The 16" XC wheels also clear no problem!
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Only other update to the car has been the removal of the tint. I love the privacy of tinted windows, but I wanted the interior of my C30 to be seen.
The S40s and V50s that came with 320mm brakes had 16" wheels as an option. The 16" XC wheels also clear no problem!
Only other update to the car has been the removal of the tint. I love the privacy of tinted windows, but I wanted the interior of my C30 to be seen.
Found out my problem - the lines I have don't use Orings - they have this plastic housings & companion grommet that seals the fitting. I was trying to use either the oring or the shock limiter buffer.
Once I put the proper fitting / seal combo on, it sealed properly with the limiter & buffer removed
Glad you found your problem!
Here's a recent addition to the interior... Kris got these as a present for Gerrit and myself.
Hidden from my view, but visible for passengers getting into the car. Haha
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Here's a recent addition to the interior... Kris got these as a present for Gerrit and myself.
Hidden from my view, but visible for passengers getting into the car. Haha
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Completely shattered a Volvo CV joint at Touge Fest last weekend. No previous signs of wear, no clicking, no boot tears or grease leaking, we were doing over 100mph without the slightest vibration. It just pooped out! Nursed it about 1 mile further where it finally broke loose as I entered the parking lot. A quick tow home and Belle was back on the road the next day.
Nothing else is new with the car. Just enjoying it, breaking it, fixing it, and repeating.
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Nothing else is new with the car. Just enjoying it, breaking it, fixing it, and repeating.
Sorry for the delay! Just now seeing your post.
I have the Miller Motoring concept plate on this car, but the iPd plate on the V50. The iPd plate does not take away from ground clearance at all. It bolts flush with the frame in the rear and then sits about 1" lower than the oil pan (crumple room). So while it does take away from your under-motor ground clearance, it's not any lower than the rest of the car.
My CV axle did not pop out. The joint completely shattered and the pictured remnants are what I removed. Anything other than stock ride height will cause additional stress to the CV. So between being lowered and the amount of torque this car is putting to the wheels, I consider CV axles to be ticking time bombs; only a matter of time before they break.
Thanks! Hasn't been washed in over two months, so it's a little dirty.
Are you local to Dahlonega or just visiting?
Visiting with a friendSorry for the delay! Just now seeing your post.
I have the Miller Motoring concept plate on this car, but the iPd plate on the V50. The iPd plate does not take away from ground clearance at all. It bolts flush with the frame in the rear and then sits about 1" lower than the oil pan (crumple room). So while it does take away from your under-motor ground clearance, it's not any lower than the rest of the car.
My CV axle did not pop out. The joint completely shattered and the pictured remnants are what I removed. Anything other than stock ride height will cause additional stress to the CV. So between being lowered and the amount of torque this car is putting to the wheels, I consider CV axles to be ticking time bombs; only a matter of time before they break.
Thanks! Hasn't been washed in over two months, so it's a little dirty.
Are you local to Dahlonega or just visiting?
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Got a pair of rear Volvo "mudflaps" and painted them to match the trim. I wasn't sure if I'd be sold on the color match, but it's starting to grow on me.
Purely cosmetic... They definitely won't do much with these tires, haha.
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Purely cosmetic... They definitely won't do much with these tires, haha.
Thanks for the kind words!
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