jabbles21 Posted March 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Thanks for the input but i would imagine insurance would be a bit much.Bought the Volvo today, needs taxing. Anyone know if i can tax a car online if my name isnt on the V5 yet?Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 You can if its insured and you have the code on the letter, but the disc will go to the prev keeperPretty sure you need to start using 98ron though?I would hope someone buying and modifying such a car would be using that as a matter of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabbles21 Posted March 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Ah okay. I'll hold out and go to the post office tomorrow instead.Thanks for that!I'm gonna start running V-Power for this I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 The Volvo is a beast.Use a blowtorch on the bumpers and it will make them black again - should scrub up quite well!Cheeky remap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabbles21 Posted March 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Cheers chap.Was lovely to drive home .. 225bhp along with a very useable gearbox will do me nicely over summer.I quite like the grey bumpers .. just a shame they're patchy.A remap would be good but i'm convinced there's cheaper power to be had by servicing and replacing sensors. Apparently MAF sensors can knock of a fair bit of power plus it's due a service anyway.But yes, after that, a straight through, panel filter and remap should see me to around 300bhp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James827 Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 somthing on ebay called Forever Black. i bought some for my MK2 and it worked awesome. made it much less patchy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 Is it fwd? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl_Mac_ Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 Adverts gone so I can't see what you've got, but assuming its got my engine it.MAF clean will aid running. Any more than 260 hp will see you with clutch slip in high gears/low revs.CAIS, larger intercooler, map, downpipe and sports cat will see 300hp + 380ft.Its a dreamy engine. Five pots sound immense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabbles21 Posted March 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 Is it fwd? Yes mate.Thanks for that Karl, yeah it's a T5 GLT, 5cyl 2,319cc and a 15T turbo.Will be looking to service and sort lambda light issue (possibly MAF or boost leak) before going mad with the mods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 Yes mate.Thanks for that Karl, yeah it's a T5 GLT, 5cyl 2,319cc and a 15T turbo.Will be looking to service and sort lambda light issue (possibly MAF or boost leak) before going mad with the mods. Will that not be a bit of a pig to drive? A guy I work with had a t4 and its understeer heaven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabbles21 Posted March 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 Yeah it's a bit understeery, no chance of keeping traction in boost for the first couple of gears.Not too bothered just yet, need to get it in good mechanical condition before I start modifying haha. Bit scared to drive it too fast just yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Lol good man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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