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Checking In, New Volvo Owner

January 21, 2015, 7:58 am

Just checking in. I just purchased a 2008 Volvo S80 3.2 with only 37,500 miles.

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Okay my odometer quit working so while I had the dash guages out I added white overlay to them..I like how it looks during the day. At night its not as bright as I'd like because I used blue painted...

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Phily Car Show

January 23, 2015, 8:10 am

http://www.carlisleevents.com/carlisle-events/carlisle-philadelphia-auto/ If anyone wants tickets let me know. Have access to a couple free ones I can send to someone.

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First Time Volvo Owner Here

January 23, 2015, 5:42 pm

Hello to all. I acquired my first volvo today so thought I would do the obligatory intro. I am from my on tana and work as a auto mechanic. The volvo is a 01 v70 2.4t fwd. Car is in pretty good shape...

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Who Owns This

January 24, 2015, 4:04 pm

hi can anyone tell me who owns this vehicle Attached Thumbnails

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New Guy.....

January 26, 2015, 8:33 am

Just checking in to say what's up, I'm new here and to the Volvo world. I just purchased an 06 S60 2.5T with just 40,000 miles on it. It's practically brand new inside and out. The ride is still nice...

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Im New Here!

January 26, 2015, 12:29 pm

Hello everyone! My name is Filip / Philip, and I'am new here! My english is not the best, but I will try! I'am from Sweden, live in Gothenburg and work at Volvo Cars in Torslanda (The home of...

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New Guy From Ohio Found A S60 2.5T But Still Looking

January 26, 2015, 8:14 pm

Hey, I am new from North East Ohio. I found an 06 S60 2.5T AWD. It is $7,000 and has 125k on it. It is in fantastic condition. It has a very detailed CarFax that includes the timing belt change at...

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Motor Buildin' With Big Will & B Mac

January 28, 2015, 5:32 am

Hi all, I'm finally getting around to detailing the adventures and shenanigans that Ben and I had in November building the motor and replacing the gearbox in my '98 V70 AWD. My goals for this build...

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New Member In La

January 29, 2015, 10:34 am

That's supposed to be LA, as in Los Angeles. Just leased my first Volvo two days ago and I love it so far. Got myself a 2015.5 S60 T5 with premium package, sport package, sport seats and BLIS....

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Xc90 V8 3 Inch Exhaust Tones

January 31, 2015, 4:30 pm

Hello everyone, I am interested in your opinion about the sound I got out of 3 inch cat-back system. There are no mufflers - it's straight 3 inch tube with extra helmholtz resonators attached to...

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Boxman's Build - Volvo 850 Engine Swap Timelapse & First Start

February 2, 2015, 3:40 pm

Thought I'd show this off now that I finally got around to switching my engine block for the one I've been rebuilding for the past years The footage is taken over the course of the last month or...

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Meet Max, Proud New Owner Of My T5

February 2, 2015, 6:14 pm

Here's my buddy Max, who I sold my S70 to today with 313 k miles and still going strong. I haven't posted on here in a while, but I figure this is worth a post. I won't be gone from the Volvo world...

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Wishing I Could Join.

February 2, 2015, 6:54 pm

Sorry guys but I have yet to actually have a Volvo. I was actually about to buy a t5m s70 today but the owner told me he sold it as I was on my way to go get it. Im really disappointed about missing...

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New Addition To The Volvo Family

February 3, 2015, 7:54 pm

Some of you who have been around a little longer might remember my story. Had a 1998 S70 T5M from 2007-2013. Nothing too crazy...18T, OBX turboback, RICA tune, FMIC, R bumper, Comets, etc, etc. Was...

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Point To Point Run, Midtown To Montauk. Li Run Poker Run

February 9, 2015, 1:13 pm

Just a feeler to see if there is interest. Run with killer cupcake industries. Giveaways and chance to win money at end. Entry is $100 for driver and 1 passenger. More passengers is $50 bucks each....

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Liberty State Park-Montauk Poker Run

February 11, 2015, 9:30 am

$100 Buy-in to pool. 3 Stops on the route. Car with best poker hand wins Half the pool. There will also be raffles and a car show at the end. More info on our website killercupcakeindustries.com It's...

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C.j. Sauter's Volvo-Coaster

February 12, 2015, 12:54 pm

November of 2013. I'm 15 years old, with a freshly printed drivers permit, and the faintest facial hair you ever saw. Mom and Dad bring this home: A 1998 Volvo V70XC, in Nautic Blue. Fast forward thru...

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Finally! Got A C30

February 12, 2015, 9:38 pm

I finally picked up a C30. Lost my job of 25 years the year they came out. I fell in love with the looks but they might as well been made of gold. After going back to school I am now a Lab Analyst...

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Beusted Silver - The Build Thread

February 14, 2015, 4:27 pm

2 months ago I was made aware of a very clean Silver '98 V70R that had been totaled due to a bent rim and subframe. The owner wanted to sell the car for the buy back price from the insurance company,...

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Do88 Group Buy

February 15, 2015, 7:40 am

Hey everyone, I started a DO88 group buy on the VS Facebook page. Let me know if you would like me to add you to the list, even if you don't have a FB. Let me know what vehicle you have, what parts...

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Hi Everyone From Venice Italy

February 17, 2015, 8:50 am

Hi everyone, I'm new here, I'm from Venice neighbourhood Italy and I've recently bought a 1995 Volvo 850 2.0 GLT SW (103KW) and it has an aftermarket LPG system. Before this I had a V70 MKII 2.4...

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Playing Around In The Ice... Gropro Footage

February 17, 2015, 7:35 pm

Well this is the closest we have seen to snow this year... BTW... if anyone has my missing trim piece lmk... 426 color code

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$6K Later

February 21, 2015, 12:33 am

Snagged this green R. M66, acatama, 101k. Was a trade in at the Volvo dealer. No problems, other than it's green Title is clean, but it does have some minor chips on the front bumper, and it does need...

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2 Day Spring Sale- Up To 26% Off @snabb

February 21, 2015, 8:42 pm

26 Days till Spring... up to 26% off! Get a jump on Spring with our February 2 day Sale16% off orders over $199 use coupon "Spring16"26% off orders over $699 use coupon "Spring26" Sale goes from...

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Pics Of Custom Intakes We've Done Recently @ Snabb

February 23, 2015, 7:44 pm

We do a quite a few custom orders and the other day someone from this forum was asking for a 3" 850 intake, instead of of regular 2.75" intake pipe. I said no problem we do that all the time. He was...

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So I Bought This V70.

February 23, 2015, 7:50 pm

Hi there, Names Ian. I come from VWs and BMWs mostly, and recently came across an extremely clean v70 XC. I wanted to find an Audi wagon that suited my needs, and after much searching this ended up...

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Sacramento: March 14, 2015: Tech Session, Lunch, Planning Mtg

March 3, 2015, 4:07 am

Hello Everyone, A message from Elizabeth Brown, Sac Volvo Club Planning Committee: You are invited to join us for the 7th Annual EuroTech Tech Session, Lunch, and Planning Meeting on Saturday,...

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[Sacvcoa & Ggvcoa] 17Th Annual Davis Meet Weekend (2015)

March 3, 2015, 4:10 am

Hi Everyone, This year the Davis Meet Weekend will be on: Saturday, April 11, 2015 - Sunday April 12, 2015 Saturday, April 11, 2015: Autocross or Poker Run- TBD by ability to find/secure AutoX...

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Amsterdam Members On Vs ?

March 6, 2015, 8:55 am

I will be in Amsterdam on March 18&19th. Would like to connect with members on visiting the area. Where to go etc.

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The Red-Headed Stepchild Of Volvo - Boden's 1999 S80 T6 Project

March 6, 2015, 9:08 pm

So, after 2yrs of deliberation, procrastination, saving, indecisiveness and working, I finally have a car to call my own. It's a 1999 S80 T6, with a full service history and only 148,000km on the...

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Kaplhenke Rear Coils & Qa1 Shocks Install

March 8, 2015, 12:30 pm

Ok. So this install was nott too bad. Ive taken the rear suspension apart in these cars a few times so its good to know what your doing. As any type of modifications you'll always be prone to snag ups...

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Jroc's 97 850 T-5

March 8, 2015, 2:01 pm

I've had this thread up on Swedespeed for awhile but I feel its time that it has made its way over to this forum.June of 2013 I bought this 1997 T-5 wagon with 146k miles on the clock for $3900. This...

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Autocross Session

March 9, 2015, 7:17 pm

So it's almost time for autocross session and I've been looking forward to this since I bought my car.., some of the suspension upgrade I've done so far have been h and r spring with bIlsteins, racing...

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An Old White Sedan

March 12, 2015, 4:55 pm

Haven't done one of these new car progress threads before, but I'll try it. This is the '99 S70 AWD I picked up last week. I'm still not 100% sure what direction I will take it mod-wise, but an...

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Volvo 242 Project

March 13, 2015, 9:19 pm

So i figured id start documenting the project, since i never did with the yellow and I'm kind of regretting it. so here are the details, its a 84' 242 with around 180k on it, completely stock when i...

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Peacocks Wagon Build

March 18, 2015, 2:18 pm

1999 V70 R - Needed a VS build thread. Wagon is a Canadian, originally tested by a rental car company and thankfully for me was rejected. Purchased in 2012 I'm the third owner. Vehicle thad a full...

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S40 T4 Race Car Build

March 19, 2015, 12:10 am

Firstly, a big friendly "hello" from me. I'm a Volvo fan from Johannesburg South Africa and I thought I'd share my latest project with you all. I'm in the process of building a S40 T4 into a BTCC...

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Considering Buying 850R Long Distance - Any Advice For Smooth Transaction?

March 19, 2015, 10:05 pm

I'm sure a lot of you know the story about my 850R that was hit by a front end loader by now, and my search for a replacement hasn't yet and isn't likely to turn up any options with the potential of a...

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Common Rail System Obd2 And Manual Codes

March 20, 2015, 6:59 pm

The first code is that shown via an OBD code reader IE elm327 scan tool, the second code shown (in brackets) is shown via the engine check light. P0045 (34) - Boost control solenoid circuit...

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New To Owning A Volvo

March 23, 2015, 11:33 am

Hello there! My name is Robert and I picked up my first Volvo off a friend last weekend after itching to buy it for almost 3 years. It's a 2001 S60 T5 with a M56 transmission, of course it has the...

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Socal Chuckwalla Raceway March 29Th

March 24, 2015, 9:49 am

I'm heading out to Chuckwalla Raceway this Sunday March 29th. If anyone wants to meet up out there to talk Volvo, please do. I can also take passengers out onto the track. If you' ve been thinking...

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Help My 850R Insurance Claim!

March 24, 2015, 9:00 pm

Hey guys, the insurance company is telling me that they're planning on making me an offer on my 850R (that was wrecked by a front end loader clearing snow) this week and that any information I can...

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New Here, 2000 S70 Glt Se

April 3, 2015, 6:53 pm

Hey guys, I just bought a 2000 s70 GLT SE with 97k miles on it. I'm from Boston MA, currently living in Providence RI. Car was a one owner, got a pretty good deal on it. I'm interested in doing some...

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Orlando Gtg

April 7, 2015, 5:02 am

It's that time again! Going back to the basics with a potluck style meet and greet. Our venue this year will be Shawdow Bay Part like it has been in years prior. We have already went forward and...

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My Second V70Xc

April 11, 2015, 3:52 pm

well here it is $500 2000 v70xc 162,000km every service record from new currently doing a stage zero, plus steering rack, parking brake cables. the out of province inspection plans are full 3 "...

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Am I Missing Something, Or Are These Parts A Steal?

April 11, 2015, 4:00 pm

http://www.l-m-r.se/c/modellanpassande-tillbehor/svc-70/?page=2 So I was reading through a fender flare thread and saw a link that was posted for fiberglass body parts. I clicked the link, and it went...

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Spartacus Ii

April 11, 2015, 5:37 pm

So Melissa named the 97 Spartacus for its straight Bruteness after the engine build and the name stuck. I bought that car in 03 freshman year of college. We went through a lot and VS is a time capsule...

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Planned Downtime

April 12, 2015, 5:23 am

The forums will be offline Sunday April 12th From 22:00 EST until ~01:00EST April 13th.

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Sowo - 2015

April 13, 2015, 9:09 am

So whos going? Its next month. http://www.southernworthersee.com/

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