What did you do to your Volvo today? Topic is solved

[Goupil]

Had a Volvo sunday

Started by lowering the front of the car 25mm, it does look way nicer that way. I definitely need stiffer springs in the rear tho.

Then I fixed the door switch I didn't do last time. You can see the switch not being pressed far enough


Treated a few rust spots on the tailgate and C pillar


After a productive morning, I decided I should remove the tow bar (it's rusted and the lock is damaged). It's an oem removable tow bar, so I'd guess it's on since the car got out of the dealership. I did put a good fight against the 22yo bolts, and of course the last 2 didn't come out
Not having enough cutting tools on hand, I had to get a few bolts back in and put the bumper back on I'll be back with more angle grinders next week

Also found out I need new bumper brackets

[ZionXIX]

I was the first person in over 20 years to get the trip computer activated at the dealership.
They charged 1/2 hr and ‘tester’ fee - total was probably 10% of cars entire value.
But a fabulous thing to fool with when highway driving... 35.6mpg over 300 mile test drive

That MPG itself is quite an achievement

[bmdubya1198]

That MPG itself is quite an achievement

Seriously, I average 18.2 in my R!

[850 LPT]

That's the way to do it.

Sounds pretty much exactly how I'm going through the S70 I bought a while back. It's a lot of work but very rewarding I find.

And you can enjoy your 850 for a looong time.

[jmcguire]

I was the first person in over 20 years to get the trip computer activated at the dealership.
They charged 1/2 hr and ‘tester’ fee - total was probably 10% of cars entire value.
But a fabulous thing to fool with when highway driving... 35.6mpg over 300 mile test drive

In my ‘96 850 it was plug and play. No trip to the dealer needed. Averaging between 20-22 mpg since keeping track.

[kallekula]

Did a bit of work on the midwoofer that sits in the front door. Just replacing 5.25" oem with 5.25" infinitys. Straight swap

[Stu70]

In my ‘96 850 it was plug and play. No trip to the dealer needed. Averaging between 20-22 mpg since keeping track.

Car was prewired for the bi-fuel so nothing was in place - had to make a wiring harness and source an info switch from the US. There are no wrecks to try and find an activated cluster round these parts.

That MPG itself is quite an achievement

Trade off between economy and total lack of power. It’s 10valve and 140 prancing moose’s . I’d swap you for an R and 18mpg in a heartbeat...

[abscate]

Valet parked it at ALB on the way to RDU for two days - maybe pick up a Volvo or two if I can keep the Tar of my Heels..

The best thing about DUKE is the UK in the middle

[bmdubya1198]

Valet parked it at ALB on the way to RDU for two days - maybe pick up a Volvo or two if I can keep the Tar of my Heels..

The best thing about DUKE is the UK in the middle

Getting dangerously close to my territory... watch yourself with those cheap Volvos!

Trade off between economy and total lack of power. It’s 10valve and 140 prancing moose’s . I’d swap you for an R and 18mpg in a heartbeat...

I'm good, you enjoy your 10 valve!

[abscate]

Getting dangerously close to my territory... watch yourself with those cheap Volvos!

There are a lot of non-RunneRs down here - bRing a tRaileR



( can we please turn up the AC outside - New Englander in wool suit)