Vtl - is it actually a “rack?” Do the separate units at wheels talk to each other? Does the car have to be perfectly level, with no bumps to mess with wheel level and corner weighting?
I should just look it up.
What did you do to your P2 Volvo today?
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vtl
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Well, sort of. The bigger thing on rear wheel does have a couple of lasers. On points to the scale of similar thing on another rear wheel, so you would know a toe-in/out. Another one points to the scale on the front wheel, so you would know thrust vector.
In my experience a typical concrete or asphalt driveway is more than enough for DIY alignment. Garage floor for sure.
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I guess, I don't need mine anymore...volvolugnut wrote: ↑03 Dec 2023, 10:01 I looked for the TrackAce to purchase in US, but did not find it. I can purchase from UK source, but did not want the import pain.
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Want to sell it?vtl wrote: ↑03 Dec 2023, 16:45I guess, I don't need mine anymore...volvolugnut wrote: ↑03 Dec 2023, 10:01 I looked for the TrackAce to purchase in US, but did not find it. I can purchase from UK source, but did not want the import pain.
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The Fleet:
Volvo: 2001 V70 T5, 1986 244DL, 1983 245DL, 1975 245DL, 1959 PV544, multiple Volvo parts cars.
Mercedes: 2001 E320, 1973 280, 1974 280C, 1989 300E, 1988 300TE, 1979 300TD, parts cars.
2009 Smart Passion
Ford: 1977 F350, 1964 F150 (2), 1938 Tudor Sedan
Farmall tractors: 1956 400 Diesel, 1946 A
And others.
Volvo: 2001 V70 T5, 1986 244DL, 1983 245DL, 1975 245DL, 1959 PV544, multiple Volvo parts cars.
Mercedes: 2001 E320, 1973 280, 1974 280C, 1989 300E, 1988 300TE, 1979 300TD, parts cars.
2009 Smart Passion
Ford: 1977 F350, 1964 F150 (2), 1938 Tudor Sedan
Farmall tractors: 1956 400 Diesel, 1946 A
And others.
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dono
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Front Struts on the XC70 used Sachs/Volvo parts from FCP (when these are worn Ill maybe take advantage of parts for life and get a new set free from FCP) as I decided the IPD springs were not for sure as good as the original Volvos. So took my time with the spring compressor. Forgot to order the wheel speed sensor plastic holders - they always break so I just gorilla taped & lightly glued to strut. Ill do rear when it stops raining tomorrow then alignment on Tues. The ones I pulled were pretty shot - I think they were 19 year old originals with 130k mi.
2004 V70 AWD Wagon 2.5L L5 DOHC 20V TURBO 268k mi 
2004 XC70 AWD Wagon 2.5L L5 DOHC 20V TURBO 155k mi
1999 Mercedes e320 4Matic 238k mi
2008 Toyota Avalon XL 165k mi (meh)
2004 XC70 AWD Wagon 2.5L L5 DOHC 20V TURBO 155k mi
1999 Mercedes e320 4Matic 238k mi
2008 Toyota Avalon XL 165k mi (meh)
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The cable tie clips to hold my harness to the fan cowl were all either missing or burst so I ordered some non Volvo ones from eBay and fitted them today, another job ticked off the list
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Very cool. I still live mostly in the past where you bought things from the OEM, the local parts store, or it was not available.
I need to be reminded from time to time that Amazon has many things if you just look.
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The Fleet:
Volvo: 2001 V70 T5, 1986 244DL, 1983 245DL, 1975 245DL, 1959 PV544, multiple Volvo parts cars.
Mercedes: 2001 E320, 1973 280, 1974 280C, 1989 300E, 1988 300TE, 1979 300TD, parts cars.
2009 Smart Passion
Ford: 1977 F350, 1964 F150 (2), 1938 Tudor Sedan
Farmall tractors: 1956 400 Diesel, 1946 A
And others.
Volvo: 2001 V70 T5, 1986 244DL, 1983 245DL, 1975 245DL, 1959 PV544, multiple Volvo parts cars.
Mercedes: 2001 E320, 1973 280, 1974 280C, 1989 300E, 1988 300TE, 1979 300TD, parts cars.
2009 Smart Passion
Ford: 1977 F350, 1964 F150 (2), 1938 Tudor Sedan
Farmall tractors: 1956 400 Diesel, 1946 A
And others.
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Good to know that they're available from Amazon, I've been hoarding them from vehicles in the auto wreckers but they're often a little "crispy" after 20 years!
2003 XC 70 (sold)
2007 XC 70, 1970 Dodge Charger R/T.
2007 XC 70, 1970 Dodge Charger R/T.
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P80GLT
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I had a bit of an epiphany this afternoon after I fitted the cable tie clips!!!
Although not impossible to release the cable ties, the location of them makes it extremely difficult to get to the tab with a tiny screwdriver to release the tooth that allows it to open, therefore cutting it is the quickest/easiest way when required.
When I built my garage back in 2008 I used cable tie clips for the lighting cables, drill a hole in the joist, hammer the clip in, put on a cable tie in and the job's a good-un.
I decided to take a look at the huge bag of clips I had today and although I've not tried on the car yet I'm sure it will go straight into the fan cowling allowing me to use a standard cable tie that can easily be disposed of and a fresh one fitted as required. Will update once I have tried it out
Originally 42mm cut to 19.5mm
Although not impossible to release the cable ties, the location of them makes it extremely difficult to get to the tab with a tiny screwdriver to release the tooth that allows it to open, therefore cutting it is the quickest/easiest way when required.
When I built my garage back in 2008 I used cable tie clips for the lighting cables, drill a hole in the joist, hammer the clip in, put on a cable tie in and the job's a good-un.
I decided to take a look at the huge bag of clips I had today and although I've not tried on the car yet I'm sure it will go straight into the fan cowling allowing me to use a standard cable tie that can easily be disposed of and a fresh one fitted as required. Will update once I have tried it out
Originally 42mm cut to 19.5mm
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