I am new to this site and wanted to introduce myself. I am currently working on 2 cars, listed above, and have included some pics. The '01 V70 started out as a plain base model non-turbo tan family wagon which was transformed into a mid-performance car with a bite! It has been modified with 268 HP from including a performance chip, custom stainless steel exhaust with a 2nd 24" magnaflow added, #30 tinted windows, cross-drilled/slotted brake rotors w/ ceramic pads(definitely a different feel when applying the brakes), new "Black Pearl" paint w/ 4 coats clear, headlights w/ LED and blue LED's behind front grille area at "SICKSPEED" blaster horns, all new blue silicone hoses & wiring under the hood, new premium custom stereo w/ cd & infinity and JBL speakers along with a 24" tube woofer for a little extra kick !
The '96 850 base model non turbo transformed from our daughter's 1st car to a "tricked out" car for her to enjoy for many years. The paint is the "THISTLE PURPLE" which was used on the '97 Ford mustang with 4 coats clear and a tad more fine metallic flake was added into it, all new silicone hoses, wiring, belts,etc., some engine parts were custom painted purple & blue under the hood, performance chip was added which boosted this base model to 249 HP, cross-drilled/slotted barke rotors, tinted windows & rear tail-lights, purple LED glow lights under carriage and interior purple lighting, custom 16" wheels with Sumitomo tires, premium stereo with 36" tube woofer along with a system that handles 300w with a breeze...the headlights were a cool addition(hard to find but found a great site for volvos) along with the LED strip lighting adds a nice touch....enjoy the pics....
There is so much info on this site...THANK YOU Matthews for providing such helpful & useful info/connections for us volvo owners !
my '01 V70 and '96 850 project cars
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thetazjagman
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- Year and Model: 96-850 & 01-V70
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my '01 V70 and '96 850 project cars
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- '96 volvo 850 Before
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- after new paint, jewel headlights, tinted windows
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- closeup of jewel headlights with LED striplites
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- new headlights with LED behind grille ande SICKSPEED blaster horns
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- after new magnaflow and exhaust installed
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- with 17" premium wheels & Sumitomo tires, tinted windows, custom Y dual exhaust
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- Before work was started on my '01 V70 Base model
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matthew1
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Tazjag, thanks for posting. Nice "resto-mods", if the term applies. I especially like the V70. Very nice.
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1998 V70, no dash lights on
1997 850 T5 [gone] w/ MSD ignition coil, Hallman manual boost controller, injectors, R bumper, OMP strut brace
2004 V70 R [gone]
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1998 V70, no dash lights on
1997 850 T5 [gone] w/ MSD ignition coil, Hallman manual boost controller, injectors, R bumper, OMP strut brace
2004 V70 R [gone]
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thetazjagman
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Hey thanx much ! Wasn't sure if I could list the companies that I purchased the supplies from. I have many many sites that I have found that are easy to deal with for the headlights, high heat engine paint, interior & dashboard bulbs, & others. I see IPD listed on your site...they are simply AWESOME !
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matthew1
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List whatever you want, no restrictions. If it helps Volvo owners, it belongs here.
Help keep MVS on the web -> click sponsors' links here on MVS when you buy from them.
Also -> Amazon link. Click that when you go to buy something on Amazon and MVS gets a cut!
1998 V70, no dash lights on
1997 850 T5 [gone] w/ MSD ignition coil, Hallman manual boost controller, injectors, R bumper, OMP strut brace
2004 V70 R [gone]
How to Thank someone for their post
Also -> Amazon link. Click that when you go to buy something on Amazon and MVS gets a cut!
1998 V70, no dash lights on
1997 850 T5 [gone] w/ MSD ignition coil, Hallman manual boost controller, injectors, R bumper, OMP strut brace
2004 V70 R [gone]
How to Thank someone for their post
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thetazjagman
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- Year and Model: 96-850 & 01-V70
- Location: PA
I got them on TIRERACK.com. They have a HUGE selection for volvos, I bumped the V70 to 17"wheels & the 850 to 16"...they're prices are great & they'll even mount & balance the tires on the wheels if you purchase both at the same time. I checked & compared prices, and I must say, they have it hands down! They are very knowledgable as well. I actually mistakenly entered the wrong size tire for the wheels & they called me to review...now that's SERVICE !