MyNameIdeasWereTaken AWD C30 Progression Thread

MyNameIdeasWereTaken · 2014-10-14

2008 Volvo C30 T5 "Belle" � Phase 1: V2.0 Cosmic White / Laser Blue Metallic FWD M66 272whp 345ftlbs of torque 0-60mph: 4.925 seconds Phase 2: V2.0 Cosmic White / Laser Blue Metallic AWD M66 266whp 331ftlbs of torque Stock Options: Bi-Xenon headlights (DRLs disabled) Fog lights Dynamic Stability Traction Control Cruise Control Rain Sensing Windshield Brushed Aluminum Interior Trim Power/Memory Driver Seat Dynaudio "Illumination" Sport Pedals Carbon Fiber B-Pillars Tire Pressure Monitoring System Sunglasses Holder Rubber Floor Mats Rear Bumper Reflectors Auto-dimming Mirror with Compass R-Design Gauges Rear Mudflaps Stock Options: Bi-Xenon headlights (DRLs disabled) Fog lights Dynamic Stability Traction Control Cruise Control R-Design Interior Trim "Illumination" Sport Pedals Carbon Fiber B-Pillars Tire Pressure Monitoring System Rear Bumper Reflectors Auto-dimming Mirror with Compass R-Design Gauges Rear Mudflaps Exterior Cosmetic Modifications: LED Fog Lights & City Lights LED Reverse Lights LED License Plate Lights Stealth Turn Signal Bulbs (see more info here) Rear Wiper Delete (see more info here) "Objects in Mirror are Losing" Sticker Miller Motoring Skid Plate TheBelgian Brake Light Conversion (see more info here) Custom Stealth Headlights (see more info here) Personalized Front Grille Blue Vinyl Painted Brake Calipers Maker Motorsports Rear Diffuser Quad Exhaust Tips Custom Fog Grilles GT500 Hood Vent Blue Lug Nuts TSW Carthage 18" x 8" ET+40 Custom Side Skirt Splitters Custom Front Splitter Quick Release Front Bumper Volvo Valve Stem Caps Blue Center Caps Custom Rear Wing Custom Front Canards Intake Fender Vent Hood Pins Exterior Cosmetic Modifications: LED Fog Lights & City Lights LED Reverse Lights LED License Plate Lights Stealth Turn Signal Bulbs (see more info here) Rear Wiper Delete (see more info here) "Objects in Mirror are Losing" Sticker Miller Motoring Skid Plate TheBelgian Brake Light Conversion (see more info here) Custom Stealth Headlights (see more info here) Personalized Front Grille Blue Vinyl Painted Brake Calipers Maker Motorsports Rear Diffuser Quad Exhaust Tips Custom Fog Grilles GT500 Hood Vent Purple Lug Nuts TSW Carthage 18" x 8" ET+40 Elevate Carbon Fiber Side Splitters Custom Front Splitter Quick Release Front Bumper Volvo Valve Stem Caps Custom Chassis Mount Wing Custom Front Canards Custom Fender Vents Hood Pins Custom Wide Body Interior Cosmetic Modifications: Full LED Conversion Aluminum Foot Rest Momo Steering Wheel with NRG Quick Release and Momo 4538 Hub (see more info here) Permanent GPS Mount Radar Detector Mount Rear Seat Delete and Shelf Blue Key Case Aluminum Shift Ball (see more info here) Heritage Club Badges Custom A-Pillar Gauge Pod (see more info here) Horn Relocation Personalized Rear Lettering G-Force 5 Point Camlock Harnesses Custom Shift Boot Volvo Pegasus 18" x 8" Spare (see more info here) Sparco Seats (see more info here) Custom Pedal Spacer Interior Cosmetic Modifications: Full LED Conversion Elevate Alcantara Steering Wheel Blue Key Case Aluminum Shift Ball (see more info here) Heritage Club Badges Custom A-Pillar Gauge Pod (see more info here) Custom Harness Bar G-Force 5 Point Camlock Harnesses Volvo Pegasus 18" x 8" Spare (see more info here) Bride Seats (see more info here) Custom Pedal Spacer Stripped Interior Audio & Electronics: 3 Way 12V Splitter Garmin GPS Cobra Radar Detector Kinivo Bluetooth Aux Unit Glowshift Boost/Vacuum Gauge Glowshift Volt Meter Battery Relocation (see more info here) Eyourlife LED Light Bar (see more info here) Black Box G1W Dash Cam Quad Fog Lights Audio & Electronics: Glowshift Boost/Vacuum Gauge Battery Relocation (see more info here) Eyourlife LED Light Bar (see more info here) Quad Fog Lights Morimoto Mini D2S 5.0 Bixenon Projectors Performance & Handling: H&R Coilovers Elevate Rear Sway Bar Massive Adjustable Rear Camber Arms Forge Recirculation Valve Elevate Turbo Control valve IPD HD Coilpacks Custom Short Ram Intake Elevate Intake Plenum Do88 Intercooler Elevate Intercooler Hardpipe Kit Elevate Silicone Hose Set Elevate Non-Resonated Cat Back Exhaust Manzo Catless 3" Downpipe Newman Camshafts Custom Shark Tune Stainless Steel Brake lines Eurosport Tuning Front Strut Bar TheBelgian Half Cage (see more info on rear brace here) Meyle HD Endlinks Mazda 3 Torque Mount with WhiteLine Kit Greddy RS type BOV Fumoto Oil Drain Valve Porsche 70mm Throttle Body (see more info here) Hotchkis RSB Brackets Mishimoto Aluminum Coolant Reservoir (see more info here) Wilwood 6 Piston 320mm Front Brakes TheBelgian 320mm Rear Brakes (see more info here) drjonez Race Mode switch (see more info here) KYB Adjustable Shocks Clutch Shock Load Limiter Delete (see more info here) Performance & Handling: AWD Conversion (see a video here) H&R Coilovers Elevate Rear Sway Bar Massive Adjustable Rear Camber Arms Forge Recirculation Valve IPD HD Coilpacks Custom Short Ram Intake Elevate Intake Plenum Evolve Intercooler Elevate Intercooler Hardpipe Kit Elevate Silicone Hose Set Custom Non-Resonated 3" Exhaust Custom Catless 3" Downpipe Custom Shark Tune Stainless Steel Brake lines Eurosport Tuning Front Strut Bar Custom Rear Upper Stabilizer Bar Honda Pilot Endlinks Damond Torque Mount Greddy RS type BOV Fumoto Oil Drain Valve Porsche 70mm Throttle Body (see more info here) Hotchkis RSB Brackets Mishimoto Aluminum Coolant Reservoir Volvo 320mm Front Brakes TheBelgian 320mm Rear Brakes (see more info here) KYB Adjustable Shocks Clutch Shock Load Limiter Delete (see more info here) PowerFlex Race Transmission Mount Poly Insert Awards & Features: 129Photos "Photo of the Week" 4-26-2015 Elevate Customer Cars Gallery 129Photos "Photo of the Week" 9-6-2015 iPd 2016 Best 2 Door Finalist 129Photos "Photo of the Week" 4-23-2017 iPd 2017 Best 2 Door Finalist iPd 2018 Best 2 Door Finalist CTDX Most Unique Mod CTDX Most "But Why?" Mod Killboy Weekly Highlight 5-26-2019 ipd 2020 Best 2 Door Finalist

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MyNameIdeasWereTaken

Discussion Starter · Oct 14, 2014 (Edited)

2008 Volvo C30 T5 "Belle"

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Phase 1: V2.0 Cosmic White / Laser Blue Metallic FWD M66 272whp 345ftlbs of torque 0-60mph: 4.925 seconds	Phase 2: V2.0 Cosmic White / Laser Blue Metallic AWD M66 266whp 331ftlbs of torque
Stock Options: Bi-Xenon headlights (DRLs disabled) Fog lights Dynamic Stability Traction Control Cruise Control Rain Sensing Windshield Brushed Aluminum Interior Trim Power/Memory Driver Seat Dynaudio "Illumination" Sport Pedals Carbon Fiber B-Pillars Tire Pressure Monitoring System Sunglasses Holder Rubber Floor Mats Rear Bumper Reflectors Auto-dimming Mirror with Compass R-Design Gauges Rear Mudflaps	Stock Options: Bi-Xenon headlights (DRLs disabled) Fog lights Dynamic Stability Traction Control Cruise Control R-Design Interior Trim "Illumination" Sport Pedals Carbon Fiber B-Pillars Tire Pressure Monitoring System Rear Bumper Reflectors Auto-dimming Mirror with Compass R-Design Gauges Rear Mudflaps
Exterior Cosmetic Modifications: LED Fog Lights & City Lights LED Reverse Lights LED License Plate Lights Stealth Turn Signal Bulbs (see more info here) Rear Wiper Delete (see more info here) "Objects in Mirror are Losing" Sticker Miller Motoring Skid Plate TheBelgian Brake Light Conversion (see more info here) Custom Stealth Headlights (see more info here) Personalized Front Grille Blue Vinyl Painted Brake Calipers Maker Motorsports Rear Diffuser Quad Exhaust Tips Custom Fog Grilles GT500 Hood Vent Blue Lug Nuts TSW Carthage 18" x 8" ET+40 Custom Side Skirt Splitters Custom Front Splitter Quick Release Front Bumper Volvo Valve Stem Caps Blue Center Caps Custom Rear Wing Custom Front Canards Intake Fender Vent Hood Pins	Exterior Cosmetic Modifications: LED Fog Lights & City Lights LED Reverse Lights LED License Plate Lights Stealth Turn Signal Bulbs (see more info here) Rear Wiper Delete (see more info here) "Objects in Mirror are Losing" Sticker Miller Motoring Skid Plate TheBelgian Brake Light Conversion (see more info here) Custom Stealth Headlights (see more info here) Personalized Front Grille Blue Vinyl Painted Brake Calipers Maker Motorsports Rear Diffuser Quad Exhaust Tips Custom Fog Grilles GT500 Hood Vent Purple Lug Nuts TSW Carthage 18" x 8" ET+40 Elevate Carbon Fiber Side Splitters Custom Front Splitter Quick Release Front Bumper Volvo Valve Stem Caps Custom Chassis Mount Wing Custom Front Canards Custom Fender Vents Hood Pins Custom Wide Body
Interior Cosmetic Modifications: Full LED Conversion Aluminum Foot Rest Momo Steering Wheel with NRG Quick Release and Momo 4538 Hub (see more info here) Permanent GPS Mount Radar Detector Mount Rear Seat Delete and Shelf Blue Key Case Aluminum Shift Ball (see more info here) Heritage Club Badges Custom A-Pillar Gauge Pod (see more info here) Horn Relocation Personalized Rear Lettering G-Force 5 Point Camlock Harnesses Custom Shift Boot Volvo Pegasus 18" x 8" Spare (see more info here) Sparco Seats (see more info here) Custom Pedal Spacer	Interior Cosmetic Modifications: Full LED Conversion Elevate Alcantara Steering Wheel Blue Key Case Aluminum Shift Ball (see more info here) Heritage Club Badges Custom A-Pillar Gauge Pod (see more info here) Custom Harness Bar G-Force 5 Point Camlock Harnesses Volvo Pegasus 18" x 8" Spare (see more info here) Bride Seats (see more info here) Custom Pedal Spacer Stripped Interior
Audio & Electronics: 3 Way 12V Splitter Garmin GPS Cobra Radar Detector Kinivo Bluetooth Aux Unit Glowshift Boost/Vacuum Gauge Glowshift Volt Meter Battery Relocation (see more info here) Eyourlife LED Light Bar (see more info here) Black Box G1W Dash Cam Quad Fog Lights	Audio & Electronics: Glowshift Boost/Vacuum Gauge Battery Relocation (see more info here) Eyourlife LED Light Bar (see more info here) Quad Fog Lights Morimoto Mini D2S 5.0 Bixenon Projectors
Performance & Handling: H&R Coilovers Elevate Rear Sway Bar Massive Adjustable Rear Camber Arms Forge Recirculation Valve Elevate Turbo Control valve IPD HD Coilpacks Custom Short Ram Intake Elevate Intake Plenum Do88 Intercooler Elevate Intercooler Hardpipe Kit Elevate Silicone Hose Set Elevate Non-Resonated Cat Back Exhaust Manzo Catless 3" Downpipe Newman Camshafts Custom Shark Tune Stainless Steel Brake lines Eurosport Tuning Front Strut Bar TheBelgian Half Cage (see more info on rear brace here) Meyle HD Endlinks Mazda 3 Torque Mount with WhiteLine Kit Greddy RS type BOV Fumoto Oil Drain Valve Porsche 70mm Throttle Body (see more info here) Hotchkis RSB Brackets Mishimoto Aluminum Coolant Reservoir (see more info here) Wilwood 6 Piston 320mm Front Brakes TheBelgian 320mm Rear Brakes (see more info here) drjonez Race Mode switch (see more info here) KYB Adjustable Shocks Clutch Shock Load Limiter Delete (see more info here)	Performance & Handling: AWD Conversion (see a video here) H&R Coilovers Elevate Rear Sway Bar Massive Adjustable Rear Camber Arms Forge Recirculation Valve IPD HD Coilpacks Custom Short Ram Intake Elevate Intake Plenum Evolve Intercooler Elevate Intercooler Hardpipe Kit Elevate Silicone Hose Set Custom Non-Resonated 3" Exhaust Custom Catless 3" Downpipe Custom Shark Tune Stainless Steel Brake lines Eurosport Tuning Front Strut Bar Custom Rear Upper Stabilizer Bar Honda Pilot Endlinks Damond Torque Mount Greddy RS type BOV Fumoto Oil Drain Valve Porsche 70mm Throttle Body (see more info here) Hotchkis RSB Brackets Mishimoto Aluminum Coolant Reservoir Volvo 320mm Front Brakes TheBelgian 320mm Rear Brakes (see more info here) KYB Adjustable Shocks Clutch Shock Load Limiter Delete (see more info here) PowerFlex Race Transmission Mount Poly Insert
Awards & Features: 129Photos "Photo of the Week" 4-26-2015 Elevate Customer Cars Gallery 129Photos "Photo of the Week" 9-6-2015 iPd 2016 Best 2 Door Finalist 129Photos "Photo of the Week" 4-23-2017 iPd 2017 Best 2 Door Finalist iPd 2018 Best 2 Door Finalist CTDX Most Unique Mod CTDX Most "But Why?" Mod Killboy Weekly Highlight 5-26-2019 ipd 2020 Best 2 Door Finalist

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Discussion Starter · #861 · 3 mo ago

I'll share this car occasionally on here, but Subscribe on YouTube if you want to see the full progression.

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Discussion Starter · #864 · 1 mo ago

Really enjoying the new car...

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· #865 · 1 mo ago

I'm curious if you can easily quantify the difference in driving dynamic between the Cayman and a Boxster. I have considered a Boxster a number of times and ended up getting a manual 6 series for a while that was incredibly nice to drive but certainly did not feel light and nimble like most of the cars I have owned.

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Discussion Starter · #866 · 1 mo ago

A Cayman is essentially just a hardtop Boxster, so they drive very similarly. If you're really tuned into feeling chassis flex, you'll notice that the Cayman feels a bit stiffer when taking corners at 10/10. But on the streets, they'll drive nearly identically. When I was shopping, I was originally looking for a Cayman, but settled on the Boxster because of a known service history, low mileage, and price; they felt identical on test drives.

Remember that the Boxster was developed first and the Cayman didn't come out until the second generation of the Boxster. So Porsche engineered the platform as a roadster, then made it a coupe.
Unlike many convertibles which were later derived from their coupe counterparts and drove noticeably different due to the need for additional bracing in the floor.

Maybe one day I'll find myself back in a Boxster/Cayman, I'm going to miss the mid engine life once the Boxster sells... The handling is far superior to my 911's, though the AWD puts it into a class of its own.

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