Shreddies
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Ford Sierra
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Mar 22, 2018 15:40:53 GMT
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Hi all! So did me a little last minute purchase yesterday evening after selling my pride and joy (85 MK2 Fiesta 1.8 Zetec) I have been scouring the internet for months trying to find one close and cheap, luckily this gem popped up for a mere £495!    Its a PURPLE! 97 Volvo 940 Torslanda LPT auto wagon with only 108k on the clock. So the plans are to give her a much needed service and health check: Oil Change Oil Filter Fuel Filter Air Filter Plugs & Leads Clean MAF Clean PCV Flush coolant Vac lines Check compression After the important stuff ill move on to the fun things: Manual Boost Control - up from 4psi to 12psi should be making 180-190bhp from the stock 135 Boost Gauage - Turbosmart - Check I'm actually getting 4psi Cut 2 coils from the front 3 from the back Recirc blank or BOV 3" Turbo back 3" MAF Bigger turbo Light blue injectors Wideband TLAO Chip IPD Adjustable Panhard Banded Citreon C6 Steelies Hopefully i can hit the 250bhp mark at some point in the near future. To conclude i just want a fast slammed turbo brick that i can comfortably camp in at car shows  I will try to update regularly, this weekend should be spring chopping and servicing so ill take plenty of pictures. I photochopped her to give me some incentive  |
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Last Edit: Mar 22, 2018 15:43:00 GMT by Shreddies
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Mar 22, 2018 16:27:33 GMT
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Look forward to seeing this unfold! Good plans.
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shyam
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Mar 22, 2018 16:30:49 GMT
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What a beautiful color, love it!
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Shreddies
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Ford Sierra
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Mar 22, 2018 16:33:15 GMT
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Cheers! Id never actually seen one in this colour before, should look good in the sun after a wash.
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shyam
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Mar 22, 2018 16:40:57 GMT
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Definitely mate. Are you missing your little fiesta? I had a couple of barges after owning my mk2 fiesta and I could help but go back to having a hot hatch. Infact, i ended up buying two haha... I imagine this thing is kinda quirky to drive and they are really built like tanks!
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Mar 22, 2018 16:51:59 GMT
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What a lot of car for that money, I love that colour as well.
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Mar 22, 2018 16:57:09 GMT
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if the colour is 'blackberry wine' then I had one of these (well my dad did but i drove it around when i was 17) and they are awesome, I really want another 940 turbo estate, but i'm looking for manuals, might have to settle for another auto though, something to thrash around and still carry axles, engines and sheet metal!
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Shreddies
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Ford Sierra
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Mar 22, 2018 17:01:05 GMT
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Definitely mate. Are you missing your little fiesta? I had a couple of barges after owning my mk2 fiesta and I could help but go back to having a hot hatch. Infact, i ended up buying two haha... I imagine this thing is kinda quirky to drive and they are really built like tanks! mate I've been regretting it ever since i let it go  but time to move on! it was stolen just over a year ago, i got it back with a smashed front end and just lost love for it. It was mint as well  ill definitely go back to a hot hatch at some point but for now I'm enjoying the rwd and turbo hahaaa. |
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ajc91
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Mar 22, 2018 17:18:19 GMT
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I'll warm the grinder up. |
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Mar 22, 2018 20:08:05 GMT
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Nice car, love the colour. I’m not sure it needs lowering. Looks really good height in first picture.
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Mar 22, 2018 20:19:03 GMT
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I've got a 940 myself (mid build) had it for years
I've been looking for another as a daily but the prices are mad at the moment
I want a mint original car but all I can find are either tatty workhorses and drift cars or there good but massively over priced
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1992 240 Volvo T8
1955 Cadillac
1994 BMW E34 M5 (now sold )
1999 BMW E36 sport touring x2
1967 Hillman imp Californian "rally spec"
1971 VW bay window (work in progress)
1999 Mazda 323F
1987 Jaguar XJ12
All current
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Mar 22, 2018 20:45:55 GMT
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very jelous my fav 940 colour n looks in great condition too
if you have any questions with the mods give me a shout
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G A R'goyle
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Mar 22, 2018 20:58:26 GMT
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Mar 22, 2018 21:13:08 GMT
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I've got a pair for mine but can't decide on the best place for them  |
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Shreddies
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Ford Sierra
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Mar 22, 2018 21:53:27 GMT
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I've got a 940 myself (mid build) had it for years I've been looking for another as a daily but the prices are mad at the moment I want a mint original car but all I can find are either tatty workhorses and drift cars or there good but massively over priced Tell me about it mate! Drift tax is rediculous at the minute 😂 there are a few cheap autos around still. |
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Shreddies
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Ford Sierra
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Mar 22, 2018 21:56:19 GMT
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very jelous my fav 940 colour n looks in great condition too if you have any questions with the mods give me a shout I didn't even know it existed 😂 it was a pleasant suprise. Appreciate the help mate I'll definitely be in touch as I know next to nothing about these cars. |
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JasonB
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Mar 23, 2018 12:17:28 GMT
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What a lot of car for that money, I love that colour as well. Totally agree. That's a whole lot of car for very little cash. Good buying skillz. |
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1977 Kawasaki Z650
1983 Ford Fiesta (Project)
1985 Kawasaki GPz900R
1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo
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Mar 23, 2018 21:06:24 GMT
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Good score. Another vote for not lowering it here. Is it possible to stiffen the suspension on these to improve fast cornering without losing everyday practicality by lowering?
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Mar 23, 2018 21:21:11 GMT
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mines on chopped heavy duty towing springs on the rear and I've towed a trailer without issue the biggest problem is when running a 3" system over the axle when lowered without it hitting either the floor or the axle
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Mar 25, 2018 15:27:07 GMT
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I had bilstien shocks b4 or b6 can't remember And just normal lowered springs the biggest difference was dropping the profile of the tyres (195/50/15) I ran toyo 888  Still get a fair bit of body roll but it handled quite well Done track days and a ring trip with this |
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1992 240 Volvo T8
1955 Cadillac
1994 BMW E34 M5 (now sold )
1999 BMW E36 sport touring x2
1967 Hillman imp Californian "rally spec"
1971 VW bay window (work in progress)
1999 Mazda 323F
1987 Jaguar XJ12
All current
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I will try to update regularly, this weekend should be spring chopping and servicing so ill take plenty of pictures.
but time to move on! it was stolen just over a year ago, i got it back with a smashed front end and just lost love for it. It was mint as well 
ill definitely go back to a hot hatch at some point but for now I'm enjoying the rwd and turbo hahaaa.
