Yellow 95 T5-R - "The project thread"

volvoluvin · 10-03-2009, 06:50 PM

(xposting from TB's)

I am now the proud owner of a Yellow...I feel like such a Volvo nerd owning one...and I love it.

I've decided to start a "catch all" thread for anything and everything I do to this car. In the past, I've started multiple threads to talk about upgrades/issues etc...but then when I go back to look at history etc, it's a bit of a pain. This way should allow me to share stuff, and get insight while capturing it all in one spot. More like a blog...

Anyway, on with how I got here, it's pretty simple, crashed my beautiful Black T5-R that I'd put a fair bit of coin and aftermarket into. That very same week, a yellow popped up on the local CL...what are the chances!? So I jumped on it...and as of this morning, October 3rd, 2009, it's mine. (Fitting my birthday is next weekend as well....)

Plans for this thing are pretty simple, take all the upgrades and "better condition" parts from my Black salvage, and swap them into the yellow. This yellow is starting out in better condition than my black one was, not by much, but just enough. The previous owner just finished a near complete "stage 0" to the car as well, timing belt, water pump etc... It's going to be fantastic to have a T5-R as a donor car for all the little bits as well.
Just for giggles, I'll put the list down of what I think I will be swapping based on my last year of work on the black, and then I can look back and see what how close it ends up being.
Now in no particular order:
Projector Headlights - Done
P2 side markers - Done
Euro Grill - Done
tailgate struts - Done
Boost gauge
3 pod mount
WB
Carbon Strut brace - Done
18" Pegs w/ Dunlops - Done
Camber bolts - Done
Manual Boost controller
16t
Custom Bondo DP
EST cat back exhaust
02 Sensors
Short Ram air intake - Done
RIP Kit
Samco coolant hoses
Manual Transmission swap with LSD
Short shift plate
Poly tranny mount
MSD Ignition coil - Done
IPD Spark plug wires - Done
Willwood BBK - (Not installed but sitting on my desk here at work)
Stereo and all speakers (Alpine IPOD HU and JVC all around) - Done
Rica ECU
Koni FSD kit and Eibach springs - Done
IPD Sways - Done

I think that's it...should be a fun winter!!

I plan on having a Volvo "raising" party with the locals at my place...beers on me. We can rip into the Black and tear it apart for all it's bits. I'm sure I'll also have a few things to sell like rims and various trim bits etc...not sure what I will do with the motor either as it's in top shape...I may just keep it for an eventual swap/replacement should anything bad happen. Damn this is gunna be great...
Ok, enough chatter, on with the pics, sorry for the iphone snaps, but it's all I have atm.
This yellow is bone stock as it rolled off the factory line with 260,000kms or 161,000miles.

Enjoy - I'll be sure to keep the thread active and alive.

JcFernandez · 10-03-2009, 06:56 PM

Sweet!

The Aspirator · 10-03-2009, 07:03 PM

Good for you man!!!! Cleeeeeean engine bay too, woah.

volvoluvin · 10-03-2009, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Aspirator

Good for you man!!!! Cleeeeeean engine bay too, woah.

Thanks John, I've never been one to sit around eh! It's much cleaner than my black one was...

Jordan · 10-03-2009, 07:12 PM

So phil, how much do you want for the whole interior from your black car?

Door panels, dash board, front seats, pillar covers, carpet, floor mats, door sils...

smith_t240 · 10-03-2009, 07:18 PM

Damn, hard to find cars in that condition these days. Sorry about your other car (I totalled my '98 S70T5m SE not too long ago

too) (just got done reading your thread). Have fun and hope moving on is not too hard (I now drive a '91 244 NA)!

volvoluvin · 10-03-2009, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordan

So phil, how much do you want for the whole interior from your black car?

Door panels, dash board, front seats, pillar covers, carpet, floor mats, door sils...

That's a great question - If you drove up and tore it out, I'm sure the price would be more than reasonable...The black's interior is in great shape, including the steering wheel etc...all the alcantra is mint, no tears anywhere...

I'm sure we could work out a reasonable $$. Again, you come up and help tear it out, I guarantee you, you would get a deal.

Jordan · 10-03-2009, 07:27 PM

I'll have to get one of those super licenses... I'll check into it. I have been wanting to go to Canada again.

So please, save it for me unless it becomes a really long term thing where you get frusterated, but I'll try to make it happen.

volvoluvin · 10-03-2009, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordan

I'll have to get one of those super licenses... I'll check into it. I have been wanting to go to Canada again.

So please, save it for me unless it becomes a really long term thing where you get frusterated, but I'll try to make it happen.

ok, no worries...I probably won't be doing much for a month anyway...maybe...

Vol242vo · 10-03-2009, 07:29 PM

Hey Phil, if I come up and help you dismount the Titans would you give me a deal on them?

smith_t240 · 10-03-2009, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vol242vo

Hey Phil, if I come up and help you dismount the Titans would you give me a deal on them?

I got something you'll never want to dismount.

volvoluvin · 10-03-2009, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vol242vo

Hey Phil, if I come up and help you dismount the Titans would you give me a deal on them?

Not sure about the titans yet...If they will fit over my BBK, I will keep them as winters. If they don't, I will sell them...and anybody who wants to pick them up would save on shipping for sure...

Vol242vo · 10-03-2009, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smith_t240

I got something you'll never want to dismount.

Quote:

Originally Posted by volvoluvin

Not sure about the titans yet...If they will fit over my BBK, I will keep them as winters. If they don't, I will sell them...and anybody who wants to pick them up would save on shipping for sure...

In all seriousness, the Yellow looks fantastic! I'll be following this one.

Jordan · 10-03-2009, 07:42 PM

On a side note Phil, sorry for bringing up side deals in this thread. I didnt see it was your project thread.

The yellow is bomb! It'll be super cool with all your tight ish on it.

volvoluvin · 10-03-2009, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordan

On a side note Phil, sorry for bringing up side deals in this thread. I didnt see it was your project thread.

The yellow is bomb! It'll be super cool with all your tight ish on it.

No problem Jordan...calling this a "project thread" is a bit off, I just want it to be a blog thread really about anything and everything to do with this Volvo...so it's all good.

Kenny will nuke anything that goes way off target anyway...right Kenny!!!

~~GrandmaSideways~~ · 10-03-2009, 10:29 PM

Woop!?

norcal505 · 10-03-2009, 10:32 PM

that thing is awesome!
i've always wanted a yellow t5-m

John242Ti · 10-03-2009, 10:43 PM

Phil, woot! Much bettah...

-J

Mark · 10-04-2009, 02:19 AM

Saw this on FB. Congrats Phil- glad you got back on the horse so quick! Count me in for the fixin' party!

M.

GabAlmighty · 10-04-2009, 02:26 AM

Cognratulations on getting it Phil! I'll try and pop by for this "raising" dealio.

volvoluvin · 10-05-2009, 10:12 PM

3 days of driving this car, and all i can say is wow...it is so solid...so much more solid than my black was...it just screams, making me think it's got an aftermarket ecu tune of sorts...it's not as fast as my black one ended up being, but it's faster than my black one started out with.
it doesn't have that tell tale T5-R tune of late boost, the boost just come on full right away...

It's so nice...

Sharpel764ti · 10-05-2009, 10:23 PM

A Yellow wagon, where in the world di you find one?

~~GrandmaSideways~~ · 10-05-2009, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sharpel764ti

A Yellow wagon, where in the world di you find one?

Craigslist?

Cameron · 10-05-2009, 10:28 PM

Update that avatar man! Looks excellent - nice find on a yellow wagon. Very hard to come by.

volvoluvin · 10-05-2009, 11:34 PM

Craigslist...yes...complete fluke...

10-03-2009, 06:50 PM	#1
volvoluvin WWD for a while Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Poco Crib	Yellow 95 T5-R - "The project thread" (xposting from TB's) I am now the proud owner of a Yellow...I feel like such a Volvo nerd owning one...and I love it. I've decided to start a "catch all" thread for anything and everything I do to this car. In the past, I've started multiple threads to talk about upgrades/issues etc...but then when I go back to look at history etc, it's a bit of a pain. This way should allow me to share stuff, and get insight while capturing it all in one spot. More like a blog... Anyway, on with how I got here, it's pretty simple, crashed my beautiful Black T5-R that I'd put a fair bit of coin and aftermarket into. That very same week, a yellow popped up on the local CL...what are the chances!? So I jumped on it...and as of this morning, October 3rd, 2009, it's mine. (Fitting my birthday is next weekend as well....) Plans for this thing are pretty simple, take all the upgrades and "better condition" parts from my Black salvage, and swap them into the yellow. This yellow is starting out in better condition than my black one was, not by much, but just enough. The previous owner just finished a near complete "stage 0" to the car as well, timing belt, water pump etc... It's going to be fantastic to have a T5-R as a donor car for all the little bits as well. Just for giggles, I'll put the list down of what I think I will be swapping based on my last year of work on the black, and then I can look back and see what how close it ends up being. Now in no particular order: Projector Headlights - Done P2 side markers - Done Euro Grill - Done tailgate struts - Done Boost gauge 3 pod mount WB Carbon Strut brace - Done 18" Pegs w/ Dunlops - Done Camber bolts - Done Manual Boost controller 16t Custom Bondo DP EST cat back exhaust 02 Sensors Short Ram air intake - Done RIP Kit Samco coolant hoses Manual Transmission swap with LSD Short shift plate Poly tranny mount MSD Ignition coil - Done IPD Spark plug wires - Done Willwood BBK - (Not installed but sitting on my desk here at work) Stereo and all speakers (Alpine IPOD HU and JVC all around) - Done Rica ECU Koni FSD kit and Eibach springs - Done IPD Sways - Done I think that's it...should be a fun winter!! I plan on having a Volvo "raising" party with the locals at my place...beers on me. We can rip into the Black and tear it apart for all it's bits. I'm sure I'll also have a few things to sell like rims and various trim bits etc...not sure what I will do with the motor either as it's in top shape...I may just keep it for an eventual swap/replacement should anything bad happen. Damn this is gunna be great... Ok, enough chatter, on with the pics, sorry for the iphone snaps, but it's all I have atm. This yellow is bone stock as it rolled off the factory line with 260,000kms or 161,000miles. Enjoy - I'll be sure to keep the thread active and alive. __________________ "Yarth" - 18t, r-mani, 3" Captain Bondo DP, who am I kidding...AND IT'S MANUAL!! 02 Subaru WRX Winter bomber...225whp Last edited by volvoluvin; 11-01-2009 at 09:46 PM.. Reason: remembering other things I need to strip and swap...

10-03-2009, 07:03 PM	#3
The Aspirator It's a girl! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Vinemount, Ontario CANADA	Good for you man!!!! Cleeeeeean engine bay too, woah. __________________ '83 242 '95 T5R '98 S70

10-03-2009, 07:29 PM	#10
Vol242vo Keep it clean... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Spokane, WA	Hey Phil, if I come up and help you dismount the Titans would you give me a deal on them? __________________ Derek 1 Owner - 85k mile 1980 242 Recaro LX Bs - 16" ARE 398s - 25/25 Sway Bars - Bilstein HDs - SuperPro Poly/STS Derlin Bushings - MSD - R Sport Wheel -Project Thread- Follow on IG: @vol242vo

10-03-2009, 10:32 PM	#17
norcal505 Board Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA (SGV); Chicago, IL; San Diego, CA; SF Bay Area, CA	that thing is awesome! i've always wanted a yellow t5-m __________________ 1991 BMW 318i (Old Shell RIP, Now Re-shelled & Reborn) 1983 Peugeot 505 STI 1992 Volvo 245 Euro Delivery

10-03-2009, 10:43 PM	#18
John242Ti LH-Jet & Carb Free Zone Join Date: May 2003 Location: Duvall, WA	Phil, woot! Much bettah... -J __________________ 1982 242Ti - black, B23FT/M46 combo. @john242ti on IG

10-03-2009, 06:56 PM	#2
JcFernandez Board Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas	Sweet!

10-03-2009, 07:12 PM	#5
Jordan Board Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tacoma, WA	So phil, how much do you want for the whole interior from your black car? Door panels, dash board, front seats, pillar covers, carpet, floor mats, door sils...

10-03-2009, 07:27 PM	#8
Jordan Board Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tacoma, WA	I'll have to get one of those super licenses... I'll check into it. I have been wanting to go to Canada again. So please, save it for me unless it becomes a really long term thing where you get frusterated, but I'll try to make it happen.

10-03-2009, 07:42 PM	#14
Jordan Board Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tacoma, WA	On a side note Phil, sorry for bringing up side deals in this thread. I didnt see it was your project thread. The yellow is bomb! It'll be super cool with all your tight ish on it.

10-03-2009, 10:29 PM	#16
~~GrandmaSideways~~ AW71AW71AW71 AW71AW71AW71 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Vancouver B.C.	Woop!?

10-04-2009, 02:26 AM	#20
GabAlmighty Board Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Port Moody, B.C.	Cognratulations on getting it Phil! I'll try and pop by for this "raising" dealio. __________________ '12 Raptor

10-05-2009, 10:12 PM	#21
volvoluvin WWD for a while Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Poco Crib	3 days of driving this car, and all i can say is wow...it is so solid...so much more solid than my black was...it just screams, making me think it's got an aftermarket ecu tune of sorts...it's not as fast as my black one ended up being, but it's faster than my black one started out with. it doesn't have that tell tale T5-R tune of late boost, the boost just come on full right away... It's so nice...

10-05-2009, 10:23 PM	#22
Sharpel764ti Board Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Buckeyeville	A Yellow wagon, where in the world di you find one? __________________ War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength. 2001 V70 T5A Sil/Blk -RIP- 1983 764ti - fire 2004 V70 2.5T AWD - snow 2001 S60 T5M - heads

10-05-2009, 10:28 PM	#24
Cameron ドクターマリオ Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Crawling around under the car	Update that avatar man! Looks excellent - nice find on a yellow wagon. Very hard to come by.

10-05-2009, 11:34 PM	#25
volvoluvin WWD for a while Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Poco Crib	Craigslist...yes...complete fluke...

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