Hi guys - I'm new here!

1stRaven · Mar 12th, 2006, 23:08

Just signed up and thought this was the best area for my to say hi.

My current car is a 740ti silver saloon. I got this car December 04 for £350 off ebay. Its a 1989 740 B230ET with M46. It had 173000 Miles when i first got it.

These were taken once she had arrived home.

and this is now she looks now

The mod list is as follows:

Engine
T3/T4 Hybrid Turbo
K&N Cone Filter
Bailey DB26 Dump Valve
3" Jetex Exhaust
Silcon Hoses
MBC set to 10psi

Exterior
Volvo Polaris 17" Alloys (Falken 225's on rear, Falken 215's on front)
Spax lowering springs
Front Bilstein shocks
760 Boot Spoiler
Colour coded grill and front trim
Additional Driving Lights
Got Moose! and Turbobricks Stickers
Rebadged to 700R with C70, XC90 and R badges

Interior
Blue Leds in Dash and surround switches.
Custom Stereo - Sony Mp3 Player
Removed hanging headlining
Mobile phone mount - useful for handsfree

Think thats it at the moment

foggyjames · Mar 12th, 2006, 23:19

I still can't believe what a transformation fitting those rims has made. It really does look sweet-as now mate

I mean clearly most of it's down to where you fitted the rims

For an idea of context, when it's tuned better, that engine configuration should see that car eat an original T5 alive.

cheers

James

Dan F · Mar 13th, 2006, 09:29

Hi.
Nice job!!
Even though I know it is true, I never fail to be impressed by the amazing difference simply changing the wheels makes to a car!
Cool.

Done a great job on the bodywork too. Looks like some real TLC went into that!

Dan.

adieu · Mar 13th, 2006, 20:43

Very nice looking car now....didn't look so nice to start with. Congratulations on bring a Volvo back to life.

Regards

Iain

Viking V40 · Mar 13th, 2006, 22:29

... way kewl !!!

imac · Mar 13th, 2006, 22:33

Welcome!

neil stevenson · Mar 14th, 2006, 17:19

Hi
Where did you get the blue led's for the dash from and how much where they?

Thanks.

1stRaven · Mar 14th, 2006, 17:27

These are the dash bulbs ( £7 for 2 ) - http://www.ultraleds.co.uk/product_i...oducts_id=1018

And these are the switch bulbs ( £4 for 5 )- http://www.ultraleds.co.uk/product_i...roducts_id=485

neil stevenson · Mar 14th, 2006, 17:47

Hi,
That was quick.

Certainly looks the part. Are they much brighter than standard?

Cheers.

foggyjames · Mar 14th, 2006, 17:50

No, but they add at least 50bhp

cheers

James

Mar 12th, 2006, 23:08	#1
1stRaven Forum Support Team Last Online: Mar 14th, 2018 13:07 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lincoln View Photos By: 1stRaven	Hi guys - I'm new here! Just signed up and thought this was the best area for my to say hi. My current car is a 740ti silver saloon. I got this car December 04 for £350 off ebay. Its a 1989 740 B230ET with M46. It had 173000 Miles when i first got it. These were taken once she had arrived home. and this is now she looks now The mod list is as follows: Engine T3/T4 Hybrid Turbo K&N Cone Filter Bailey DB26 Dump Valve 3" Jetex Exhaust Silcon Hoses MBC set to 10psi Exterior Volvo Polaris 17" Alloys (Falken 225's on rear, Falken 215's on front) Spax lowering springs Front Bilstein shocks 760 Boot Spoiler Colour coded grill and front trim Additional Driving Lights Got Moose! and Turbobricks Stickers Rebadged to 700R with C70, XC90 and R badges Interior Blue Leds in Dash and surround switches. Custom Stereo - Sony Mp3 Player Removed hanging headlining Mobile phone mount - useful for handsfree Think thats it at the moment Last edited by 1stRaven; Mar 12th, 2006 at 23:14.

Mar 13th, 2006, 22:33	#6
imac Premier Member Last Online: Sep 19th, 2009 21:23 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Hove, Actually.	Welcome! __________________ MY97 S70 T5 CD - Now with added Milltek!

Mar 14th, 2006, 17:19	#7
neil stevenson Senior Member Last Online: Jun 6th, 2017 14:09 Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Carrowdore	Hi Where did you get the blue led's for the dash from and how much where they? Thanks. __________________ Neil Stevenson 2000 S40 1600cc. 940 SE Turbo Estate.(sold).

Mar 14th, 2006, 17:47	#9
neil stevenson Senior Member Last Online: Jun 6th, 2017 14:09 Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Carrowdore	Hi, That was quick. Certainly looks the part. Are they much brighter than standard? Cheers. __________________ Neil Stevenson 2000 S40 1600cc. 940 SE Turbo Estate.(sold).

Mar 12th, 2006, 23:19	#2
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Today 01:27 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	I still can't believe what a transformation fitting those rims has made. It really does look sweet-as now mate I mean clearly most of it's down to where you fitted the rims For an idea of context, when it's tuned better, that engine configuration should see that car eat an original T5 alive. cheers James

Mar 13th, 2006, 09:29	#3
Dan F Premier Member Last Online: Apr 7th, 2008 13:05 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Worcs	Hi. Nice job!! Even though I know it is true, I never fail to be impressed by the amazing difference simply changing the wheels makes to a car! Cool. Done a great job on the bodywork too. Looks like some real TLC went into that! Dan.

Mar 13th, 2006, 20:43	#4
adieu Master Member Last Online: Feb 5th, 2021 19:07 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: swindon	Very nice looking car now....didn't look so nice to start with. Congratulations on bring a Volvo back to life. Regards Iain

Mar 13th, 2006, 22:29	#5
Viking V40 Still hanging in there Last Online: Dec 13th, 2011 22:02 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Perthshire View Photos By: Viking V40	... way kewl !!!

Mar 14th, 2006, 17:27	#8
1stRaven Forum Support Team Last Online: Mar 14th, 2018 13:07 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lincoln View Photos By: 1stRaven	These are the dash bulbs ( £7 for 2 ) - http://www.ultraleds.co.uk/product_i...oducts_id=1018 And these are the switch bulbs ( £4 for 5 )- http://www.ultraleds.co.uk/product_i...roducts_id=485

Mar 14th, 2006, 17:50	#10
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Today 01:27 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	No, but they add at least 50bhp cheers James

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