Did I? 

"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion) 10/20/2018 at 19:18 • Filed to: Volvo master race

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Didn’t I?

I did. 5 speed, 5 cylinder, tuned, turbo wagon. Interior swap with an 850r , as well as a few other bits. Wheels from a much newer s60. Hatch full of extra parts. The interior is not perfect, but it’s veeeeery nice. Exterior is a bit more banged up, but still presentable. Mechanically there are some minor issues, but none of them affect driveability. I’m out $2300. Paid more for the beat-to-shit salvage-titled Miata.

I’m in love.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > AestheticsInMotion 10/20/2018 at 19:24

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$2,300?!?!?? How do you people find these deals...

HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute > AestheticsInMotion 10/20/2018 at 19:27

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NO WAY YOU KNOW HOW MUCH I LOVE THIS VOLVO TOO YOU LUCKY BASTARD YOU

AestheticsInMotion > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 10/20/2018 at 19:28

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I've spent hours a day checking Craigslist for the past few months, and STILL had people buy cars out from under me. Feels good to finally get one I want

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > AestheticsInMotion 10/20/2018 at 19:29

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Fuck yeah!

AestheticsInMotion > HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute 10/20/2018 at 19:29

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It’s surprisingly fast too, for what it is. I was not expecting to be pinned to the seat when the boost hit in second gear. B ro in a G35 sedan tried to pass and could not keep up haha

shop-teacher > AestheticsInMotion 10/20/2018 at 19:30

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Niiiiiiice!

AestheticsInMotion > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 10/20/2018 at 19:30

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My sentiments exactly. Now I need to get it registered and insured. 

fintail > AestheticsInMotion 10/20/2018 at 19:30

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Nice grown ups car :)

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > AestheticsInMotion 10/20/2018 at 19:30

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I'm happy for you, man!

AestheticsInMotion > fintail 10/20/2018 at 19:31

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“do you really think this old Volvo could even hit 100, officer?”

HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute > AestheticsInMotion 10/20/2018 at 19:32

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good ol turbo 5. enjoy it well pops

winterlegacy, here 'till the end > AestheticsInMotion 10/20/2018 at 19:33

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Turbo brick . Oh boy.

fintail > AestheticsInMotion 10/20/2018 at 19:33

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You should get a “diesel” badge for it.

AestheticsInMotion > fintail 10/20/2018 at 19:38

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Hmm... I bet I could find a diesel Mercedes badge at pick-n-pull

AestheticsInMotion > winterlegacy, here 'till the end 10/20/2018 at 19:39

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Poor Miata waits so long for a turbo and I bring home a factory turbo'd car. 

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > AestheticsInMotion 10/20/2018 at 19:40

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Also thanks to your acquisition, my fastest car is now the slowest car compared to all PNW Oppo’s top cars...

PS9 > AestheticsInMotion 10/20/2018 at 19:41

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Nice car, dad.

AestheticsInMotion > HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute 10/20/2018 at 19:43

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*dusts off tweed sportscoat*

*buys thick -rim glasses*

AestheticsInMotion > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 10/20/2018 at 19:44

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I'll supply beer for your LS swap

AestheticsInMotion > PS9 10/20/2018 at 19:45

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This is my son now. You are no longer needed

AestheticsInMotion > shop-teacher 10/20/2018 at 19:45

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Pretty sure that means it's time to start looking for dirt-cheap bikes/scooters..... 

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > AestheticsInMotion 10/20/2018 at 19:46

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Get that LS anywhere near my car and  you’ll be supplied some knuckle sammiches

AestheticsInMotion > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 10/20/2018 at 19:48

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“to administer a mouthful of fist”

fintail > AestheticsInMotion 10/20/2018 at 19:50

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You definitely could.  That’s a $10 item online too, I suspect.  May be good for laughs. 

PS9 > AestheticsInMotion 10/20/2018 at 19:55

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Whatever. I got a new dad now anyway. We’re going to Cars and Coffee tomorrow and after that...he actually didn’t say what we’re doing after that. Oh well. I DON’T NEED YOU ANYMORE

MM54 > AestheticsInMotion 10/20/2018 at 19:56

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So good

Also you now have the tallest tail lights on Oppo I suspect.

Sovande > AestheticsInMotion 10/20/2018 at 19:57

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Nice! That interior is from an 850R, not a V70R.

Now you just need to get it to stage zero, as Volvo people like to say. Swap out all the fluids, etc. Also take a look at all the hoses leading to the turbo as they get get bad or pop off leading to less boost. The TCV is another quick and easy fix (though about $60) which can really help. The next thing would be to get a boost gauge and run it temporarily so you can see when the boost comes in. You can adjust it by shortening or lengthening the wastegate rod. It should start pulling hard at about 2400ish rpms and it should want to pull the wheel hard in one direction. The torque steer is real. Another thing to listen for is flutter when you let off the gas which indicates the compressor bypass valve is torn. The CBV can be replaced in the car with ample swear words and patience.

The next thing that is a nice addition is a Snabb turbo inlet pipe. Larger diameter without any restrictions to the turbo. Makes for nice noises. The stock air box is good up to about 350hp, so unless you like a ton of annoying turbo noises there is no need for a CAI.

A 3" downpipe and a tune will yield silly results. Watching the face of some bro in a BMW or Camaro as you drop it in 3rd gear and drag his ass down the highway is one of life’s great pleasures.

Congrats on the car, they are wonderful and fun. Do a few oil changes with fun synthetic and then beat on it.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > AestheticsInMotion 10/20/2018 at 19:57

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It's WA, so it'll only cost you another $700!

AestheticsInMotion > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 10/20/2018 at 20:02

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I was a bit disappointed he didn’t put in “$1.00 ” as the sale price...

I am curious to see how it compares with the Miata's $120ish a month insurance. Hopefully less. 

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > AestheticsInMotion 10/20/2018 at 20:05

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The $1.00 thing doesn’t work anymore. They go by whatever BS book value. Ask me how I know!

sony1492 > AestheticsInMotion 10/20/2018 at 20:16

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-2 weeks from now-

“ I’ve dialed in 3 more pounds of boost”

Brickman > AestheticsInMotion 10/20/2018 at 20:30

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Manual Turbo Volvo Wagon. Can any four words be any more perfect? :D

AestheticsInMotion > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 10/20/2018 at 20:34

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What a load of BS

AestheticsInMotion > MM54 10/20/2018 at 20:35

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That was the metric by which I judged potential vehicles 

AestheticsInMotion > sony1492 10/20/2018 at 20:35

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Likely

winterlegacy, here 'till the end > AestheticsInMotion 10/20/2018 at 20:39

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Why turbo when you can supercharge?

... can you even supercharge a Miata?

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 10/20/2018 at 20:43

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2Jz’s were built to be tuned, what are you waiting for?

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > sony1492 10/20/2018 at 20:47

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-4 weeks from now-

“I have a problem”

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > AestheticsInMotion 10/20/2018 at 20:48

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Weird interior door pulls FTW

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 10/20/2018 at 20:48

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But what will it take to get a knuckle manwich?

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > AestheticsInMotion 10/20/2018 at 20:50

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Congrats!  Hope you enjoy it and hope it works out well for you!

Spaceball-Two > AestheticsInMotion 10/20/2018 at 20:56

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Nice! Congrats!

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com 10/20/2018 at 21:58

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As it turns out, I'm a bad driver and giving me more power is not a good idea.

AestheticsInMotion > Manwich - now Keto-Friendly 10/20/2018 at 22:00

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Also likely 

AestheticsInMotion > winterlegacy, here 'till the end 10/20/2018 at 22:01

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Yes! Fairly common, although most people go turbo. Probably a 1 to 6 ratio when it comes to forced induction. There's not a lot of headroom in our little engines even with a blower

AestheticsInMotion > Brickman 10/20/2018 at 22:02

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Rwd would have been nice, but I’ll l ive!

AestheticsInMotion > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever 10/20/2018 at 22:03

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One of my favorite quirks. Way better than my Miata/Austin Martin interior door handles

AestheticsInMotion > Spaceball-Two 10/20/2018 at 22:04

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I told myself I'd daily the Volvo and go crazy on the Miata build, but the Volvo has so much project potential too..... 

someassemblyrequired > AestheticsInMotion 10/20/2018 at 22:26

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Ya done good, I’d say. Those V70s/850s are fantastic. What year is it?

AestheticsInMotion > someassemblyrequired 10/20/2018 at 22:35

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Yeah, I think I’ve firmly entrenched myself in the Volvo enthusiast lifestyle. I absolutely love this thing. It’s a 95 850

someassemblyrequired > AestheticsInMotion 10/20/2018 at 22:43

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They’re tanks, and easy to work on if things go wrong. Might be a Halifax car, they used to assemble the 850/940s. Dad of a friend of mine was a manager at the plant, and we’d sometimes end up cruising in his T-5R . It was batshit crazy, I’m surprised we didn’t get into trouble with it.

shop-teacher > AestheticsInMotion 10/20/2018 at 23:00

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The winter get rid of it sales are starting. It’s killing me to stand by and watch, but if I buy anything before I get that mistake of Helix fixed and sold first , my wife will beat me to death with my own shoes.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > AestheticsInMotion 10/20/2018 at 23:17

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Manual, turbo, and wagon!

Spaceball-Two > AestheticsInMotion 10/20/2018 at 23:20

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And so much room for activities!

AestheticsInMotion > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 10/20/2018 at 23:23

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My two car garage is pretty Oppo right now

boxrocket > AestheticsInMotion 10/20/2018 at 23:46

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Yeeeeeaaaaaaah! Volvo for life!

AestheticsInMotion > someassemblyrequired 10/21/2018 at 02:00

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Matter of fact I had about a million different electrical issues—all intermittent—that I just traced to a finicky starter. Headlights, fan, AC, and a few other electrical systems. Not sure if I should be happy about how easy it was to diagnose, or worried that my first night of ownership gives me electrical gremlins...

T-5R would certainly work, but at some point 8 need to get a P2 v70r. And a P1. And a 240. And a new V90. And.....

AestheticsInMotion > Sovande 10/21/2018 at 02:11

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P1 v70r has the quilted seats right?

It’s not a crazy high-boost build by any means, but it’s definitely not stock either. I think a few of the above items have been taken care of already. I actually didn’t notice any torque steer driving it home, but I only did pulls in 4th and 5th on the highway. For having 17" s60 wheels, IPD sway bars and lowering springs, the ride is surprisingly comfy.

I feel like I’ll be bugging you often for Volvo expertise! I’ve got a box full of parts, half of which are completely foreign to me. Oh... Found the ad text. Anything in here raising alarm bells?

Forrest > HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute 10/21/2018 at 02:38

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If you’re looking for one, I am selling my 1998 V70 T5 Manual. Details here:

https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=84902&p=468040#p468040

Sovande > AestheticsInMotion 10/21/2018 at 05:28

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The only thing that jumps out at me is how good a deal it sounds like you got. Sounds like everything is there and all the hard/annoying stuff has been done. Search for the “glove test” for these cars to check the PCV - it says it’s been done but there are two ways to do it, one right and one only half right . If it’s clogged you will blow the crank seals and leak oil. It’s not a hard fix, just takes a bit of time.

Get a tune. You can add 50hp and 50 torques with your setup. It will feel like you added a lot more.

And drive the piss out of it. I’m really jealous. My username is Seaway on swedespeed.com if you have any questions. That’s a very good resource usually.

someassemblyrequired > AestheticsInMotion 10/21/2018 at 09:04

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I wouldn’t worry. Once an old Volvo is dialed in they are good for a long time with basic maintenance.

Haha yeah, they are all quirky in a fun way. 940 turbo or SE wagon for me please... I like the classics.

RPM esq. > AestheticsInMotion 10/21/2018 at 20:47

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I like this move. I like this move a lot.

AestheticsInMotion > Forrest 10/21/2018 at 20:59

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I'm amazed that hasn't sold yet. Have you posted it to Oppo? 

AestheticsInMotion > RPM esq. 10/21/2018 at 21:02

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You and me both. This is the wagon I always wished my old Outback could be. 

Tristan > Forrest 10/22/2018 at 00:20

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If you still have it in  a couple months, find me!

Tristan > AestheticsInMotion 10/22/2018 at 00:27

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YESSSSSSS!!!!!!! Drive to Portland right this instant so I can see it! 

AestheticsInMotion > Tristan 10/22/2018 at 01:25

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The boost is hilariously fun, and the car just feels so luxurious. I can’t believe a ‘95 had side impact airbags, seat heaters, duel-zone automatic climate control, etc. The gearbox and clutch are technically pretty awful by Miata standards—tons of slop, rubbery shifter, tall and vague clutch feel— but they fit the wagon’ s character so well. Steering feel is pretty numb too, but throttle modulates quite nicely, and the wagon corners like you wouldn’t believe. I will make it down there sooner rather than later and you’ve got dibs on first drive! 

Tristan > AestheticsInMotion 10/22/2018 at 01:26

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I can't wait!

ihm96 > AestheticsInMotion 10/23/2018 at 18:15

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This is basically exactly how I feel about my 1995 E34 compared with my Z3 coupe. Five series is so different in a lot of ways but it perfectly fits and its modern enough that I never really feel like I’m in somewhat of a deathtrap

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > AestheticsInMotion 10/31/2018 at 22:15

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Wait, the Miata is a salvage title? Bold of you to pull the passenger out to throw and amp in there, then.

AestheticsInMotion > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker 10/31/2018 at 22:25

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Yep. Front end collision years before I bought it. Didn’t seem to do much damage, but it doesn’t take much to total a Miata. Anyways, the a irbag sensors were all non-functioning when I pulled them. I’ve put my faith in Schroth’s street-oriented 6-point harness, t he half-ish cage and good FIA-certified seats. Seemed like the better choice, especially with all the offroad time the Miata sees. 

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > AestheticsInMotion 10/31/2018 at 23:57

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Fair enough. Was there any reinforcement done to the A pillars? Or is the stock internal support good enough to protect you in a rollover?

AestheticsInMotion > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker 11/01/2018 at 00:41

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Stock is supposedly good enough for rollover support. I've heard that they were built to withstand more than enough weight to not crumple. That said, depending on how things go in the next year or so, I might try to add to the existing bars. At the very least, I'd like door bars