V70 D5 estate

[scub]

You can buy a unit that gives you USB and aux input, there is also a Bluetooth one on the go now. Mine has the HU-803(which most Volvo people say sounds better) and it just plugs in the CD changer port

Www.gromaudio.co.uk

I thought I'd give this wee cheapy a go 1st & maybe look at something more expensive if needs be

 

[ossy2004]

This the one I have and it’s perfect but I want to freshen interior up and add bit more tech

Roof rails looked very faded recently.... think @Boydie mentioned black wow so ordered some and gave it ago as it’s meant to be very long lasting compare to other trim restorers

 

[ossy2004]

So had a tad of a heating problem... passenger side was constantly cold and driver side was warm and with winter approaching and kids/wife in the car for family trips I wanted it sorted asap

Opened both units up and worked out what’s what and went about transferring parts from one to another to eliminate what’s working and what’s not.

End up transferring the full circuit board and kept everything else the same and not only is both sides warm but the direction control from blowers has massively improved also.

Massive massive thanks to @_Stu_ for donating his spare climate control unit

 

[_Stu_]

Glad I was able to help! I still have serious volvo envy though.

 

[ossy2004]

Guys I’m having ideas of doing a back box delete and welding in a nice tail pipe.

since the d5 lump sounds ok for a diesel I was wondering would this make it abit more throaty but not wanting the dreaded pigeon sound lol

I’m only thinking of doing back box not the full system piped as I don’t want to come across I ride my own cousins

 

[scub]

so you're thinking about chaving up a diesel? guess what answers you're going to get lad haha!

 

[ossy2004]

This is why I posted ha

I’m thinking of changing to a petrol performance estate soon and until one comes up I’ve been thinking of making this abit more grunty sounding... maybe I’m best just leaving the louder sounds for the next car

 

[Cartunes]

This is why I posted ha

I’m thinking of changing to a petrol performance estate soon and until one comes up I’ve been thinking of making this abit more grunty sounding... maybe I’m best just leaving the louder sounds for the next car

I'd leave it and sell this one to me!

 

[ossy2004]

Join the que

 

[ossy2004]

It’s official I’m on the hunt for a performance petrol estate... anyone seriously interested in big blue PM me

 

[chapletown]

It’s official I’m on the hunt for a performance petrol estate... anyone seriously interested in big blue PM me

Tried to pm you mate, your inbox is full..

 

[ossy2004]

Big Blue been motoring the very best..only thing had to do recently was replace rear boot handle due to it feeling stretched and not opening the boot as well...very quick and cheap fix as usual

Even thou very little miles been done it was treated to a full service and 2 fresh Dunlop winter tyres (Only tyres that keep traction) for the our yearly trip to Donegal.

3 suitcases, highchair, large pram, new travel cot & mattress and mountain of toys, food and other crap... it fitted

Before

liking it’s new low stance

home for the next week

 

[warren]

Looks really well!

How come you went for winter tyres in the middle of summer?

 

[Coog]

Looks really well!

How come you went for winter tyres in the middle of summer?

With sunny summer tyres on the rear, no less

 

[Blackie]

Big Blue been motoring the very best..only thing had to do recently was replace rear boot handle due to it feeling stretched and not opening the boot as well...very quick and cheap fix as usual

Even thou very little miles been done it was treated to a full service and 2 fresh Dunlop winter tyres (Only tyres that keep traction) for the our yearly trip to Donegal.
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liking it’s new low stance
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Looks great! Is that a place of your own or what? Trying to convince the wife to head away for a day or two up that direction.

 

[ossy2004]

Looks really well!

How come you went for winter tyres in the middle of summer?

with the map, it’s always been very torquey and likes to spin the wheels under heavy enough acceleration..I found winter tyres are superb at stopping it from spinning

With sunny summer tyres on the rear, no less

no not at all

Looks great! Is that a place of your own or what? Trying to convince the wife to head away for a day or two up that direction.

no Blackie. we rent a big house here every year... great places to drive and visit with lots of fresh air

couple pics we took yesterday with the drone

 

[da.murf]

with the map, it’s always been very torquey and likes to spin the wheels under heavy enough acceleration..I found winter tyres are superb at stopping it from spinning


no not at all


no Blackie. we rent a big house here every year... great places to drive and visit with lots of fresh air


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Beautiful. Where in Donegal is it?

 

[ossy2004]

Dunfanaghy. Go every year for a week or two to recharge the batteries and get some fresh air/clear the head

 

[Blackie]

with the map, it’s always been very torquey and likes to spin the wheels under heavy enough acceleration..I found winter tyres are superb at stopping it from spinning


no not at all


no Blackie. we rent a big house here every year... great places to drive and visit with lots of fresh air


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Stunning views mate!

 

[Jamie-g]

Every time I see this thread appear I think about my v70. Damit I miss it.

 

[ossy2004]

They’re some car for the price.

defo one of my favourite cars and that’s coming from S4/535d/xfs etc just a great all rounder.

Im missing something noisy and petrol so will be buying an unneeded third vehicle to scratch the itch.

 

[NI_Volvo_Nut]

Every time I see this thread appear I think about my v70. Damit I miss it.

Me too!

 

[ossy2004]

 

[ossy2004]

Nice drive to Slieve Gullion Forest Park yesterday cruising at 80 still managing 50mpg

Got a few bug splats on the way so excuse to get the car another good clean while it’s nice.

My reverse sensors have worked on and off since I got it and over the last few days not worked at all... no doubt will start working tomorrow as that’s what usually happens with them, all sensors ticking... and when it works it’s perfect. I read on here someone else was having this issue?

I drive a Mercedes sprinter every day so it’s not if I need them to work but that’s not the point I’d like the car perfect ha

 

[NI_Volvo_Nut]

Are the standard sensors or aftermarket? Standard should be linked to the radio and can be diagnosed with VIDA