Propav8r buys a P2 V70R

propav8r · 07-10-2019, 10:26 AM

Since I was in high school, I've always loved the P2 V70Rs. I've wanted one for as long as I can remember, and when it was time to get something newer a few years back, I started looking seriously. The ones for sale at that time all seemed to have lots of issues or be stupid high mileage, so I wound up with a P2 T5 V70.

Fast forward a couple years and we finally dumped my wife's troublesome 530i, and she started daily driving the T5 wagon, leaving me with a shitbox 91 Mazda B2600i that I had traded a couple non-running motorcycles for. I don't hate the truck, it's endearing and useful for what it is, but a comfortable daily driver it is not.

We're doing pretty okay, and the thought of an R wagon had never quite left me, so I started looking again. Around this time, Hockey930 mentioned he was thinking of selling his '06 V70R with an M66. He had owned the car about 7 years at this point, and had done a lot of work to it.

Lowering Springs
Bremmer Kraft wheels
Offset camber bushings/adjustable toe arms in the back
IPD exhaust with an ebay downpipe
Hilton tune
SNABB fmic
VIVA Single mass flywheel/new clutch
Angle Gear sleeve replaced
Timing belt
Complete dent removal
All over paint job
Sony double-din stereo, 12" sub in the back

Once he got his 6-speed 535XI on the road, we started talking about me buying the R. We agreed on a price, and I picked up the car weekend before last.

I drove it home up the mountain from Charlotte, and of course had to take the scenic route.

125k, Titanium Gray Metallic. Nordkap interior.

It needs a few minor things addressed...the radiator reservoir has the start of a crack and it's weeping a bit. Got that on order, should be an easy fix.

I took it down to upstate SC to pick up some wheels for the 240 this past weekend, and noticed an oil drip when I got back. That turned out to be just a drain plug washer that needs to be replaced, but while looking for the source of that leak, I did notice that the inner CV boot on the passenger side is split and slinging grease out.

I've got two boots on order, and I'll yank that axle and put new boots on it when those come in. The grease was all fresh, so I'm pretty certain I caught it right after it happened, so the axle itself should be fine.

I'd also like to clean up some minor wear on the Nordkap leather before it gets bad, but hey, minor stuff.

And there's now an R in my driveway

DMFWallace · 07-10-2019, 10:54 AM

Very nice, much jealous, your driveway probably looks super hot with those two gorgeous V70s. Good score dude! I love my P2 XC, glad I bought it, haven't looked back since.

R-Pow3R3d · 07-10-2019, 01:13 PM

Love the wheels, congrats on the buy! VR <3

MikeJr. · 07-10-2019, 01:37 PM

Cool!

JohnMc · 07-10-2019, 01:37 PM

Nice!

propav8r · 07-10-2019, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeJr.

Cool!

Need to drop it off with you before too long. The paint has never been buffed/flattened since it was painted.

Chuck W · 07-10-2019, 02:50 PM

Looks great!
I'm kind of a P80 fan, but the P2's do look nice.

Hank Scorpio · 07-10-2019, 07:40 PM

I don’t think you’d find a better R than that. What a great place to start!

slow240 · 07-11-2019, 06:26 AM

Solid purchase. Now you have a reliable DD so you can get started on the '79!!!!

propav8r · 07-11-2019, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by DMFWallace

Very nice, much jealous, your driveway probably looks super hot with those two gorgeous V70s. Good score dude! I love my P2 XC, glad I bought it, haven't looked back since.

Yeah, the T5 just cracked 150k a few weeks back. It's been a great car for us. Starting to look a little rough around the edges cosmetically, but nothing that can't be addressed.

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Originally Posted by R-Pow3R3d

Love the wheels, congrats on the buy! VR <3

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Chuck W

Looks great!
I'm kind of a P80 fan, but the P2's do look nice.

A T5R Yellow wagon is still on my "to-own" list.

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Originally Posted by Hank Scorpio

I don’t think you’d find a better R than that. What a great place to start!

Yeah, that's really what swayed my decision. It's just been really well cared for.

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Originally Posted by slow240

Solid purchase. Now you have a reliable DD so you can get started on the '79!!!!

Yeah, get started on crushing it.

GTJordan · 07-11-2019, 10:16 AM

Nice. I love the P2R's. I've had 5 or 6 now.

Did you get VIDA for your T5? If you don't have it, get it.

Jordan

propav8r · 07-11-2019, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by GTJordan

Nice. I love the P2R's. I've had 5 or 6 now.

Did you get VIDA for your T5? If you don't have it, get it.

Jordan

Not yet. That's high on the list.

MikeJr. · 07-11-2019, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by propav8r

Need to drop it off with you before too long. The paint has never been buffed/flattened since it was painted.

No problem. We can swap cars

GTJordan · 07-12-2019, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by propav8r

Not yet. That's high on the list.

Make it the first purchase. Then start learning how to use it. It is going to be the best thing you can buy for the car.

S70T5fivespeed · 07-12-2019, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by GTJordan

Make it the first purchase. Then start learning how to use it. It is going to be the best thing you can buy for the car.

Would it get my SOs stupid 05 V70 T5 to eject CD #4?

Starting to hate that damn car

M.H. Yount · 07-12-2019, 08:45 PM

That's a good lookin' ride J......

doucheNozzle · 07-12-2019, 10:57 PM

Leaving it stock?

propav8r · 07-13-2019, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by doucheNozzle

Leaving it stock?

I don't plan on modding it more than it already is. It's plenty quick, makes great noises, and is fun.

I don't want to get into building a motor for it or anything.

propav8r · 07-15-2019, 10:22 AM

Got both boots replaced (even though only one was bad) on the D/S axle last night...getting the inner joint back together was fun.

Hopefully I'll be able to finish up the install tonight.

andyb5 · 07-15-2019, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by propav8r

I don't plan on modding it more than it already is. It's plenty quick, makes great noises, and is fun.

I don't want to get into building a motor for it or anything.

Nice wagon, looks like it’s pretty nicely sorted out already. If I can suggest 1 more modification, it would a set of Kaplhenke Delrin front subframe bushings. They make such a huge difference to the front end, absolutely worth every penny.

propav8r · 07-15-2019, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by andyb5

Nice wagon, looks like it’s pretty nicely sorted out already. If I can suggest 1 more modification, it would a set of Kaplhenke Delrin front subframe bushings. They make such a huge difference to the front end, absolutely worth every penny.

The first planned big purchase (which is a ways out) will be a set of coilovers. The 4C with lowering springs handles fine on smooth roads, but hit a pothole or a bridge transition, and it feels like you have no suspension at all.

propav8r · 07-16-2019, 09:29 AM

Sigh. No luck getting the axle back in yesterday. The inner joint kept popping apart while I was trying to get the outside end back in the wheel bearing.

I need another set of hands to help.

propav8r · 07-17-2019, 09:38 AM

Axle is back in, great success. Pulled the strut so we had more room to work which wound up being a big help, along with another set of hands. Went to put my new expansion tank in and promptly cracked off both clips, so THATs fun.

Once the replacement tank shows up (hopefully Friday), I'll be able to button everything up and hopefully drive the damn car again.

Stiggy Pop · 07-17-2019, 09:40 AM

it's your punishment for trying to do good by the car

propav8r · 07-17-2019, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Stiggy Pop

it's your punishment for trying to do good by the car

So it seems.

07-10-2019, 10:54 AM	#2
DMFWallace Ignoramus Bigotus Join Date: May 2004 Location: Fredericksburg, VA	Very nice, much jealous, your driveway probably looks super hot with those two gorgeous V70s. Good score dude! I love my P2 XC, glad I bought it, haven't looked back since. __________________ '90 244 - Too many memories to crush '92 944T - Need any 940 parts? '96 854 GLT - Not mine any more but still in the family '92 245 - For Sale? '97 854R - Waiting to get fixed '06 XC90 V8 - Family Hauler - Wifemobile '04 XC70 - Impulse buy of the year Feedback:http://forums.turbobricks.com/showth...ght=dmfwallace

07-10-2019, 01:13 PM	#3
R-Pow3R3d Master of Disaster Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	Love the wheels, congrats on the buy! VR <3 __________________ 1990 745 Turbo Intercooler 2013 XC70 T6 Polestar 2007 XC90 V8 Sport 2007 XC70 R-Pow3R3d

07-10-2019, 01:37 PM	#5
JohnMc PV Abuser Join Date: May 2004 Location: St. Louis	Nice! __________________ '63 PV Rat Rod '93 245 16VT Classic #1141

07-10-2019, 02:50 PM	#7
Chuck W Board Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indpls, IN	Looks great! I'm kind of a P80 fan, but the P2's do look nice. __________________ '78 264GLE '97 854 T5 (Manual swap/DIY M4.4/COP/16T/P2R brakes) '80 264GLE (B21FT/M46/MS) - SOLD '77 242DL (B21F/M45) - SOLD '75 245DL SOLD '85 244GLT DEAD '83 Tbird Turbo (2.3T/T5/MegaSquirt) My feedback thread

07-10-2019, 07:40 PM	#8
Hank Scorpio Chubfest 2009 Survivor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The neighborhood with the ******* guitar player.	I don’t think you’d find a better R than that. What a great place to start! __________________ Hank Scorpio is from the Simpsons. You can call me Doug ;) Will trade guitars/guitar parts for go fast goodies or stuff I need. Just PM. www.kauerguitars.com the second best way to upset neighbors and alienate people. History: Car 1 (242) \| Car 2 (t5r) \| Car 3 (255)

07-10-2019, 01:37 PM	#4
MikeJr. Gloss Boss Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Acworth, GA 30102	Cool! __________________ My other projects http://www.pbase.com/mikejr

07-11-2019, 06:26 AM	#9
slow240 Home Schooled Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Suffolk VA	Solid purchase. Now you have a reliable DD so you can get started on the '79!!!!

07-11-2019, 10:16 AM	#11
GTJordan Been here for too long Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Edmonton AB	Nice. I love the P2R's. I've had 5 or 6 now. Did you get VIDA for your T5? If you don't have it, get it. Jordan __________________ 80 242- 2.5L 16V, NIW intake/exhaust, GT3076, T5 w/ 2.95 gearset, Porsche brakes, Gaz short coilovers/shocks and Kaplenkhe suspension, Trutrack. Project Thread- http://www.turbobricks.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=324470

07-12-2019, 08:45 PM	#16
M.H. Yount Board Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC	That's a good lookin' ride J...... __________________ '82 242 6.2L; '17 Mazda3; '16 CrossTrek

07-12-2019, 10:57 PM	#17
doucheNozzle Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Pitt, 15147	Leaving it stock? __________________ '93 944 T - #TrophyVo '00 XC70 SE - Slow '11 XC90 V8 - Torque Monster

07-15-2019, 10:22 AM	#19
propav8r F*ck Edgar Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Franklin, NC	Got both boots replaced (even though only one was bad) on the D/S axle last night...getting the inner joint back together was fun. Hopefully I'll be able to finish up the install tonight.

07-16-2019, 09:29 AM	#22
propav8r F*ck Edgar Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Franklin, NC	Sigh. No luck getting the axle back in yesterday. The inner joint kept popping apart while I was trying to get the outside end back in the wheel bearing. I need another set of hands to help.

07-17-2019, 09:38 AM	#23
propav8r F*ck Edgar Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Franklin, NC	Axle is back in, great success. Pulled the strut so we had more room to work which wound up being a big help, along with another set of hands. Went to put my new expansion tank in and promptly cracked off both clips, so THATs fun. Once the replacement tank shows up (hopefully Friday), I'll be able to button everything up and hopefully drive the damn car again.

07-17-2019, 09:40 AM	#24
Stiggy Pop Board Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Granville, MA	it's your punishment for trying to do good by the car __________________ '79 242 943 pickup

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