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Nov 25th, 2018, 16:14 | #21 |
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same as me they offered to do the single or twin exit system And cutting the bumper to suit, possibly the reason for the higher quote,, ?
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Dec 3rd, 2018, 18:05 | #22 |
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mines booked in for thursday this week to have a cat back system
ill update after it happens with thoughts/feed back going for the quietest option they do , retaining the single hidden exit
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Dec 6th, 2018, 20:09 | #24 |
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Exhaust fitted today,
The care they took with the car while doing the work was excellent, as is there customer care, they fully discussed the options Before starting work, had the car up on the ramps for me to inspect it as well before they started work And left it up on the lift when they had finished so i could inspect the exhaust Its a Custom fit to the car and how i asked them to, no compromises or "ah but,," they did it. Sound wise, yes its a Tiny bit louder than the old system, which when they got the car up in the air wasnt a Volvo system but a patch n hope of FoMoC bits, steel pipes and clamps, Not for a 2.4 5 pot engine !,, so as you can guess having the Correct size pipes , no welded & clamped in patch parts, and not having a Huge Dent in one of the tubes is a Big + point Zero rattles, Zero wobble, Impressed "so far Yes" life time warranty = they cover the exhaust for as long as i own the car, Rubbers are only 12month warranty (to be expected) ,, Cheers TT for the tip off ,, well worth the time spent sat there waiting (5hours)
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Sound wise, on tick over there's really not a lot between the two volume wise however the custom one is a deeper note that doesn't sound "strangled/muffled"
I went for the Quiet option not "mid sport" or "sport". Driving wise,, low rpm its a Tad more sound, if it makes any sense "sounds like 30mph" on the old system is 28mph on the custom one, but open the taps up and it Growls properly, no "drone" on the motorway,, pick up especially higher up the rev range is Vastly improved, the car Always tucked its heels up and disappeared, now it feels as if it gets there a fair bit quicker. The tail pipe is still hidden single exit behind the rear bumper cover, angled flat to the road And reaches the lowest part of the bumper cover, the car Look "OEM" with nothing showing. On inspection of the Old system im SO glad i went there and was asking for cat back Before i saw it. i counted 4 leak points , all at bodged joins where the last owner had had bits of pipe welded and clamped in to replace the factory flanges,Large flat spot on one of the bends for the rear suspension , the rear box Wasn't a Volvo one "FoMoCo", stamped on it, fitted Badly , the rubber mounts were \ and / ,, not hanging vertically , the top of the back box was less than a finger away from the boot floor banging into it on bumps, The tail pipe was Not the right one so had started to melt the rear bumper cover on the lower valance / spoiler part. All in all "bin food" for the old "bitsa bodge" system. I could probably have taken my wire brushes and hydrate 80 and cracked on (very wet day/roads here so i didnt), Did notice a bodywork strut that needs to be replaced, 2x 15mm bolts and that will be done, im Fussy,, there work i Like, Like the customer focus they have , the care they show the cars as well as their workmanship. i can "stick" bits of metal together with mig welders , Those guys + TiG welder are Totally in another league ! Oh and to top the day off , waiting in the porch for me was a Nice box from Detailed online Nano sealant 3l Glass cleaner Xmas special snow foams (not for me , there part of the brother in laws xmas pressie),, i shall be ordering myself a set of those Spare spray bottles Hanging air fresheners Now i just need 2 days dry weather to get the rusty cross brace i spotted replaced, hydrate 80 the other little bits and get it a Darn good wash (ok the wash is the excuse to try the nano sealant)
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I’m cleaning my motor tomorrow, I’ve already waxed and sealed mine for the winter. We’re off to N Yorks so it’ll even dirtier by Sunday night. What cleaning products do you use? I use Autobrite products personally
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Dec 6th, 2018, 22:24 | #28 |
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bit of a nerd for that
Snow foam by "trade chemicals" 25l drum for £28 ,, https://trade-chem.co.uk/vehicle-car...m-car-shampoo/ Use the Same as a shampoo to Wash the car Autoglym UHD wax and Gtechnic C2V3 on top the C2V3 is going to be replaced by the detailed online Nano coating , its cheaper, it doesnt last as long 2-3 months compared to the 6+ for the C2V3. being the result on the roof Glass is Gtechnic G5 coating, water Does just fly off the side/rear windows with it on, i havent coated the windscreen Leather is "dr leather Cleaner" Carpets "dr beckmans stain remover" or autoglym interior cleaner Inside glass G6 glass cleaner by Gtechnic (being replaced by detailed onlines glass cleaner - costs a lot less) Black trim bits on the body Gtechnic C4, 2+ years durability and No "back to black" rain marks and doesnt wash off the first hint of a puddle. Tyres - washed in the next puddle, i dont do "tyre dressings",, Alloys sealed with gtechnic C5 , its point pressure washer at wheels Clean wheels, no faff When i got the car, that is the sellers photos Part way through the re-fresh, since then the Wheels have been properly refurb'd , the passenger front door replaced due to rust and being re-skinned/repainted before i got the car, and the SS exhaust,
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Dec 6th, 2018, 22:43 | #29 |
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Your motor looks great, hats off to your dedication.
The Artist formerly know as My V50 was mopped at the dealer while it was in for a service not long after I had it. I glossed it and sealed it with Autobrite Abyss which lasts 10 months believe it or not as long as you’re not using any aggressive detergents. Once the sealant was on it was maintained by using a wax shampoo and QD after each wash. Certainly helped me get a good trade in price against my V60. My V60 gets the same treatment. I recently tried a spray on and pressure wash off sealant which is giving great results.
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Dec 6th, 2018, 22:52 | #30 |
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Both of those look Damm nice credit to you twice.
the "nano sealant" is one of those spray on wet, pressure wash off ones, C2v3 is a spray on spread about buff off. i have yet to start correcting the paintwork, it will be done , taking into account is 14 years old and not That well cared for , by hand unless i buy a DA polisher. im spending the time/money more on mechanicals at the moment. 99% there, new front pads/disks are next, along with inspect the front suspension to see if anything needs replacing. as i aim to keep the car as long as possible i don't mind spending the £ on it when it needs it.
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