Some Pics Of 850R - Page 2

st5ve · Dec 1st, 2007, 22:15

A very tasty looking car, the front end sets it off. I have the 855 R White that was recently up for sale, when I get the car looking ok will organise meet up maybe with Laurance as well, get a picture of all three together.

Georgey dee · Dec 3rd, 2007, 20:30

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Originally Posted by GMT 16750

Nice 850R - love the b/w photo - makes the car look kinda mean

Tell me - is the 'R' badge on the front grille stuck on or clipped on? (thinking about doing the same to mine). Thanks - Neil.

Yep, it's just a rear R badge stuck to the new black grill with an 2000 onwards Volvo badge.

Thanks all for your kind comments.

Georgey dee · Dec 3rd, 2007, 20:31

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Originally Posted by ttacornwall

A very tasty looking car, the front end sets it off. I have the 855 R White that was recently up for sale, when I get the car looking ok will organise meet up maybe with Laurance as well, get a picture of all three together.

We will defo have to tea that up, should be a good photo for the forum. Keep me posted.

Georgey dee · Dec 3rd, 2007, 21:02

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My car is sometimes used as a Safety car at the track days here at Marham but all the badges are magnetic and doesn't mark the car.
The car does go on the track but I wouldn't say it's 'Tracked'. No more than a quick blast on a country road. Most of it's duties take place on an 'Amber track' at 40mph tops!!

AndysR · Dec 3rd, 2007, 21:11

Ideal safety car, quick enough and high visability due to the colour!

So can this track be hired out/a track session be hired. Just interested as not too far from Kings Lynn and would be nice to see what my R is really like in a safe enviroment and whilst not putting the car or other road users at risk especially now it has had its re-map

Georgey dee · Dec 3rd, 2007, 21:27

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Originally Posted by andyrs

Ideal safety car, quick enough and high visability due to the colour!

So can this track be hired out/a track session be hired. Just interested as not too far from Kings Lynn and would be nice to see what my R is really like in a safe enviroment and whilst not putting the car or other road users at risk especially now it has had its re-map

I would get down here on the next track day which will be in Mid April 08, Keep an eye out for the post in 'Events and Meets'

Yes the colour does get some comments but to my surprise, most are positive.
As the great Clarkson states, "White is the new Black".

AndysR · Dec 3rd, 2007, 21:42

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Originally Posted by Georgey dee

I would get down here on the next track day which will be in Mid April 08, Keep an eye out for the post in 'Events and Meets'

Sounds like a plan will keep me eye's peeled.

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Originally Posted by Georgey dee

Yes the colour does get some comments but to my surprise, most are positive.

As I said previously I love the colour think it's the best colour the R was made available in as it highlights the little extras like the lower front spoiler and the grey flick on the boot spoiler, if you ever decide to sell I would like to be considered for first dibs as the new owner and it would definately go to someone who would care for it! Until then I shall enjoy the gun metal grey one I have

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Originally Posted by Georgey dee

As the great Clarkson states, "White is the new Black".

I agree!

needforswede · Dec 5th, 2007, 12:20

Nice car, my old 2.0 was white and on the odd occasion that it was clean it looked really quite nice.

Just a quick question though, what's the difference between the standard washer jets and the 2000 ones, as I've seen this done before? And is your front Volvo badge a direct fit off an S60?

Cheers.

Georgey dee · Dec 5th, 2007, 17:25

The washer jets are from a 2000 onwards V70 classic or C70 convertible and so is the Badge. The Badge is not a perfect fit so does need sticking with 'tiger seal' or 'stirckerflex' or similar body kit type flexible adhesive.

The washer jets are a straight swap, a very easy and cheap mod (£11 ish) and the coverage on the window is 1000% better and doesn't need to be adjusted. Plus your washer bottle lasts longer as not as much water is needed to cover the screen, a must on winter roads.

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You'll notice the headlight wipers are still on but they didn't last long so had to go!!!!!!!
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Getting rid of the headlight wipers also saves water, it just means you need to wipe your headlights down every so often, or just wash the car more often LOL

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JIM C · Dec 5th, 2007, 17:32

I agree it looks better without the wipers. Less cluttered.

Dec 3rd, 2007, 21:02	#14
Georgey dee Premier Member Last Online: May 1st, 2024 06:21 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norwich View Photos By: Georgey dee	Some more:>>>>> Forum-Pic-1.jpg Forum-pic-2.jpg Forum-pic-3.jpg Safety car sept 07.jpg My car is sometimes used as a Safety car at the track days here at Marham but all the badges are magnetic and doesn't mark the car. The car does go on the track but I wouldn't say it's 'Tracked'. No more than a quick blast on a country road. Most of it's duties take place on an 'Amber track' at 40mph tops!! __________________ HAD; 440 GLT(Loved it), 850 GLT auto(Loved it), S70 2.5T(Nothing but problems!), 850R auto(Loved it!!), S60 D5 SE (Nothing but problems!) GOT; S60 D5 SE Lux Auto RAF Marham Track Day Co-Ord' Last edited by Georgey dee; Dec 3rd, 2007 at 21:05.

Dec 5th, 2007, 12:20	#18
needforswede Chequered Roof Aficionado Last Online: Mar 6th, 2024 21:42 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tamworth View Photos By: needforswede	Nice car, my old 2.0 was white and on the odd occasion that it was clean it looked really quite nice. Just a quick question though, what's the difference between the standard washer jets and the 2000 ones, as I've seen this done before? And is your front Volvo badge a direct fit off an S60? Cheers. __________________ 1995 Volvo 854 2.0 10v S Auto "Old Reliable"

Dec 5th, 2007, 17:25	#19
Georgey dee Premier Member Last Online: May 1st, 2024 06:21 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norwich View Photos By: Georgey dee	The washer jets are from a 2000 onwards V70 classic or C70 convertible and so is the Badge. The Badge is not a perfect fit so does need sticking with 'tiger seal' or 'stirckerflex' or similar body kit type flexible adhesive. The washer jets are a straight swap, a very easy and cheap mod (£11 ish) and the coverage on the window is 1000% better and doesn't need to be adjusted. Plus your washer bottle lasts longer as not as much water is needed to cover the screen, a must on winter roads. grill 2.jpg You'll notice the headlight wipers are still on but they didn't last long so had to go!!!!!!! Image009.jpg Getting rid of the headlight wipers also saves water, it just means you need to wipe your headlights down every so often, or just wash the car more often LOLClean-front-end-07-2.jpg __________________ HAD; 440 GLT(Loved it), 850 GLT auto(Loved it), S70 2.5T(Nothing but problems!), 850R auto(Loved it!!), S60 D5 SE (Nothing but problems!) GOT; S60 D5 SE Lux Auto RAF Marham Track Day Co-Ord'

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JIM C Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Scotland View Photos By: JIM C	I agree it looks better without the wipers. Less cluttered. __________________

Dec 1st, 2007, 22:15	#11
st5ve S60 R Last Online: Aug 2nd, 2019 11:43 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: United Kingdom	A very tasty looking car, the front end sets it off. I have the 855 R White that was recently up for sale, when I get the car looking ok will organise meet up maybe with Laurance as well, get a picture of all three together.

Dec 3rd, 2007, 21:11	#15
AndysR VOC Member Last Online: Nov 13th, 2023 22:12 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Essex	Ideal safety car, quick enough and high visability due to the colour! So can this track be hired out/a track session be hired. Just interested as not too far from Kings Lynn and would be nice to see what my R is really like in a safe enviroment and whilst not putting the car or other road users at risk especially now it has had its re-map

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