[{"id": 15522831, "authorName": "Cruisermorgan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cruisermorgan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Rough HP estimate?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1725982118, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15522833, "authorName": "Entebbe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/entebbe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You have actually managed to make the post-recall steering wheel look not look like junk, bravo!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725982128, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15522880, "authorName": "exizldelfuego", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/exizldelfuego/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, this is someone\u2019s baby.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1725982447, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15522968, "authorName": "Steelejay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steelejay/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is there a constant check engine light warning on the dash? You can't register post 1996 car with a CEL warning in Illinois.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725983046, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15522967, "authorName": "PrimalLunch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/primallunch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wish I was able to partake in a committed relationship with this gorgeous example of Swedish engineering...maybe someday...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1725983046, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15523000, "authorName": "colinlongworth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/colinlongworth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any dyno information for this?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725983291, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15523006, "authorName": "74JensenHealey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/74jensenhealey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mrorange444 Do you have dyno sheets for this tune? I'd love to know what the power gains are. Also, do you have the Pegasus wheels still? Thanks!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1725983323, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15523129, "authorName": "Alan000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alan000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BAT- I accidentally tagged @steelejay\u2019s comment as non constructive. Can you remove that error? \r\n\r\nThanks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725984039, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15523196, "authorName": "GolfRmk7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/golfrmk7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@volvoguykc this is what you should have done with yours", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725984530, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15523681, "authorName": "sevenmead", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sevenmead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "ummm. consumes a quart every 1,300 miles!?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1725987368, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15524268, "authorName": "Myersport", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/myersport/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "<a href="https://bringatrailer.com/member/sevenmead/" rel="ugc">@sevenmead</a>\u2026.for comparison, factory spec for a new Toyota is 1 quart per 1200 miles. If the engine uses less than that, the manufacturer considers it normal.\nGranted, most don\u2019t use that much. ", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725989674, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15524662, "authorName": "2_96855t5", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2_96855t5/", "bidAmount": 250, "content": "$250 bid placed by 2_96855t5", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725990780, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15525230, "authorName": "2AMBikeRide", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2ambikeride/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by 2AMBikeRide", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725992438, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15525303, "authorName": "2AMBikeRide", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2ambikeride/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The best color combo of the V70R IMO... fantastic stance.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725992609, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15526503, "authorName": "Steelejay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steelejay/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Somebody's not messing around. GLWTA - seller and bidders.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725996014, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15526754, "authorName": "jonesmechanical", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonesmechanical/", "bidAmount": 15510, "content": "$15,510 bid placed by jonesmechanical", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725996624, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15526823, "authorName": "jonesmechanical", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonesmechanical/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does the car just run at 13 psi? I have same questions about if there is dyno or horsepower estimate. \r\n\r\nWorking backwards, does it have a boost controller, if so, how much boost is it tuned potentially for, or has it run at? \r\n\r\n I've been watching these cars for years. This one seems complete. Amazing Build.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1725996831, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15527643, "authorName": "markbautzer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markbautzer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why was the engine replaced in 2021?\n\nHas the timing belt been replaced in the new engine?\n\nThanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725998974, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15528994, "authorName": "ZZZZZZZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zzzzzzz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow. Bidding faster than I\u2019d have expected.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726002771, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15529747, "authorName": "100_V8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/100_v8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the R you want! Knowing the seller and seeing the love he\u2019s put into this beast over the years, I don\u2019t think it\u2019s an understatement to say it\u2019s one of the cleanest modified V70Rs there is. Great attention to detail with this build and meticulously maintained. The new owner will be very happy. GLWTA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1726004908, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15531467, "authorName": "washdup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/washdup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Makes me miss my 2004 V70R 6mt. Who did the tuning on this beauty?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1726011913, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15531948, "authorName": "sanders60r", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sanders60r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "im the tuner on this car\r\nit does 29psi at about 3750 then it hits and holds till you let off flowing 1560 kg/h\r\ntiming is a bit conservative for knock due to the ( sorry lol ) crappy 91 california fuel\r\nreal out and we'll redo it on 93 if that's what you put in there lol", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1726016037, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15532461, "authorName": "V70NAM56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/v70nam56/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is a compression test available?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1726023576, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15532681, "authorName": "Mrorange444 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrorange444/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Cruisermorgan The car hasn't been on a Dyno. My tuner (openmooseME7) did a quick calculation using the current max air flow of 1600 kg/hr in third gear and suggested it was approximately 500awhp. I tend to be more conservative and would put that number between 440-450awhp...without a Dyno it's tough to be exact. At WOT pushing 30-31psi, you feel it.\r\n\r\n\r\n@Steelejay There is no CEL light on when the engine is running. \r\n\r\n@74JensenHealey Pegasus wheels are my favorite, but sadly do not have a set in the garage", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1726027995, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15532736, "authorName": "Mrorange444 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrorange444/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jonesmechanical thank you for the bid. No boost controller on this one. I set the wastegate crack pressure to 13psi (Turbosmart IWG75) to reach the optimal boost of 30-31psi. \r\n\r\nI'm in CA with 91 Oct only. If one were running higher octane or E85 (which this wagon is built for - DW300 fuel pump/Torqbyte 3/ID1050x injectors/etc), I believe you could run more boost with this EFR turbo. Hope this answers your question?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1726028923, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15532752, "authorName": "Mrorange444 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrorange444/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@washdup Thank you. Alex at OpenMooseME7 built out the current tune for the car and helped me iron out all the wrinkles. Shifts and drives very smooth between lights on surface roads and cruises nicely on the highway (24-25mpg - highway only).", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1726029560, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15532775, "authorName": "Mrorange444 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrorange444/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@markbautzer In December 2016, cylinder #3 cracked in the original short block. I had another block built out with dartons, wiseco piston, k1 rods, etc and installed in the car in 2019. This built block was a mess and burned a quart of oil every 200 miles. I pulled the built block out of the car and found out all 5 darton cylinders had massive taper (very poor hone job) in them which caused ring issues and lots of burnt oil. \r\n\r\nIn 2021, I decided to go the safer OE route and found a 'lower' mileage block (76k miles), shimmed it, and installed it with OE stretch bolts, OE MLS head gasket, new timing belt/pulleys/water pump, etc. I tried to replace everything I could since we had the long block out of the car and most everything was easily accessible, including all motor mounts.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1726030577, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15533433, "authorName": "Mrorange444 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrorange444/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@100_V8 \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffc thank you", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1726059594, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15533689, "authorName": "TokenBlkGuy78", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tokenblkguy78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have known the seller since he acquired this beautiful V70R and I tell you no time, effort, or money was spared resulting in what you see today. He has been dedicated to make this the perfect version of what these cars can be. Very passionate Volvo enthusiast through and through After spending time around this car I wanted back in! He helped me search and secure my very own V70R after years away from the P2 platform. Rest assured your face will not stop smiling after you see and drive this car after it gets to you, you'll never look at a stock V70R the same! Happy Bidding!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1726062860, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15533789, "authorName": "Cruisermorgan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cruisermorgan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well this quickly got out of reach. Looks like a stellar build and the one to have!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1726063616, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15534504, "authorName": "T5ing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/t5ing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller how long has it been running ~30 lbs?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1726069269, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15535602, "authorName": "jonesmechanical", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonesmechanical/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the detail on the tune/injector etc. I have a 9180 1.45 EFR on my 1999 Z3 M coupe. Amazing turbos. I've had other turbos on the car in that similar size range, and the EFR response is like nothing else. I run similar boost on the s52 3.2 liter, and its making about 850 wheel (e85, dual pumper setup, 2000 cc injectors). \r\n\r\nI have a few volvo friends, that are into it like you are, like we are into the engineering side of these modifications, awesome you dove into it. Is the ECU Stock, and you just flash tune it? are there any good plug and play standalones out there for it? Not that stock ecu tuning cant be a powerful tool. \r\n\r\nI'm excited to support this auction and bid all I can. My 17 year old son, we did a nice low mile c30 r design 6 speed, and the quaife differential was a game changer. We both spot any volvo wagons. This one is how I would build it, and I understand and appreciate what it takes to build one like this.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1726075392, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15536600, "authorName": "jonesmechanical", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonesmechanical/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How is the twin disc clutch in its operation on modulation? Feel, and engagement?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726078571, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15536964, "authorName": "Joswar01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joswar01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd guess the whole world would love to see a driving video, esp that I5 exhaust note...(external mic)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1726079903, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15537934, "authorName": "YV1LW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yv1lw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mrorange444\r\n\u201c\u2026.Quaife limited-slip differential.\u201d\r\nThis note relates to the rear differential, correct?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726083236, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15539063, "authorName": "V70NAM56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/v70nam56/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@YV1LW quaife is usually the front", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1726086165, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15541112, "authorName": "Mrorange444 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrorange444/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TokenBlkGuy78 \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffc thank you\r\n\r\n@T5ing. Thanks for the question. The custom tuning of the ECU started 3-4 months after the engine was installed in 2021 with approximately 116k miles on the chassis. The car now has nearly 126k miles, so nearly 10k miles or so with zero issues.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1726090274, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15541225, "authorName": "Mrorange444 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrorange444/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@YV1LW there are both front and rear Quaife LSDs available for this platform, but mine is in the front.\r\n\r\n@Joswar01 I agree ;) Drive videos will be posted very soon.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1726090535, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15541456, "authorName": "Joswar01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joswar01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mrorange444 AWESOME! Drive the wheels off it! Watch some 911R BAT videos for inspiration:)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1726091329, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15541525, "authorName": "Mrorange444 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrorange444/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jonesmechanical a Quaife in a boosted C30 sounds dreamy. I would certainly put the LSD mod in the top three best single improvements on the car....and i have always been a huge fan of M coupes. Love that shoebrake design!\r\n\r\nClutch - I have previously had a spec stage 3 clutch on board, then switched to the xclutch twin carbon disc clutch. Both were incredibly stiff and loud with minimal to no slip. \r\n\r\nI switched over to the twin organic disc and it feels perfect. Just the right amount of slip to grab and doesn't Hammer your knees with long drives or a lot of street lights in the city.\r\n\r\nTuning - is not easy with our P2/me7 platform. With all the custom items such as injectors, intakes, turbos intercoolers, a custom tune was required. The tuner for this car is up and running and a lot of people locally here in California as well as across the country use him for their Volvo tuning needs.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1726091706, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15541839, "authorName": "jonesmechanical", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonesmechanical/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for your fast and detailed responses. On my other cars with serious mods, they all have standalone ecu's (motec, aem infinity, syvex), all running flex feul, and sophisticated boost targets depending on ethanol content. \n\nOn yours, please explain, you run a 13 psi wg spring, but that nets you 30 or so psi of physical boost? Without control, and just the wg spring, it's just boost creeping to 30 psi? If so, that means 30 psi is the minimum boost setting, because with a wg spring, once it's open, it's doing all it can to control boost. Now, if wg spring was 35 psi spring, we could assume different. That perhaps it would be controllable. \n\nI've built and purchased so many well built cars but have passed on many more. Just understanding on what is what, is the key for me as a buyer. Because for sure there will be surprises, with a car this old and modified, but just trying to understand it for what it is, and what direction I may take it. \n\nPlease don't take it as criticism. Just trying to understand this build. \n\nIs the waste gate internal on the left turbo, or external. If external, can you post pics of how or where it's mounted relative to cylinder head and turbo? And if external, what mm is it, and brand.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726094500, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15542270, "authorName": "mm415", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mm415/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does this have the 3rd row seats?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726098166, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15542421, "authorName": "sanders60r", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sanders60r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jonesmechanical\nIt's controlled by the factory ECU \nThe me7 engine management is very capable.\nThe factory 3 port tcv ( boost controller) can scale that base 13 psi spring very far if you want.\nJust eye balling it, it'll probably do 35-40 psi if we just hold 100wgdc on the top end lol.\n\nAnd if future changes you request, as long as you have a dice cable and a basic laptop I can do it remotely.\nHopefully you live somewhere where there is 93 and not crappy 91 ( makes a giant difference)\n\nIf you wanna get technical, 13-14 psi would be the base pressure due to the mechanical spring In the WG which I believe is an external turbosmart", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1726099713, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15542443, "authorName": "Mrorange444 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrorange444/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sanders60r\n\nThank you", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726099876, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15542517, "authorName": "Mrorange444 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrorange444/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jonesmechanical\r\n\r\nThe wastegate is a Turbosmart IWG75 (internal wg). I believe there are a few photos of it for your reference. Several additional wg springs of varying pressure will come with the car. \r\n\r\nPlease let me know if any of your questions weren't answered here?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726100491, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15543595, "authorName": "Mrorange444 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrorange444/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726117026, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15543603, "authorName": "Mrorange444 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrorange444/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1726117155, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15543612, "authorName": "Mrorange444 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrorange444/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1726117323, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15543685, "authorName": "Mrorange444 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrorange444/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@V70NAM56\r\n\r\nNo compression test has been performed on this block. Since there aren't any power output or drivability issues I haven't done one. In addition, there are no misfires in any of my tuning logs.\r\n\r\n@mm415\r\n\r\nNo third row seat in this on but if you get your hands on a full kit, they aren't to bad to install.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1726121420, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15545639, "authorName": "Mrorange444 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrorange444/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1726156140, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15546265, "authorName": "jonesmechanical", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jonesmechanical/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So external waste gate, not internal to the efr turbo series (which they can be options with). And there is boost control, so lowest setting can run 13 psi, and it manages to hold that once it spools? \n\nAmazing sounds in videos!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1726159899, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15550103, "authorName": "Mrorange444 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrorange444/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jonesmechanical\r\n\r\nThe wastegate is internal and is Turbosmart model IWG75 for your reference. \r\n\r\nThe 13 psi is the current spring setting for 'crack pressure' in the internal wastegate which boost is scaled off of (base boost). The WG will remain closed until that 13psi is achieved and then open after that. The car currently hits and holds at 29psi boost.\r\n\r\neg The higher the spring setting the higher the boost range and vice versa. The car will come with extra multiple varied pressure WG spring in case you want to move full boost up or down.\r\n\r\nBoost is controlled primarily by the three port Pierberg TCV (turbo control valve, aka boost controller). Pierberg TCVs are utilized on most borg warner turbos, including those used by Porsche. \r\n\r\nThe Pierberg TCV normal operation (duty cycles) is set in the car's ECU ME7 engine management software. This software monitors muiltiple data points that will 'manage' boost levels via TCV besides just reference boost off of the compressor housing (knock, misfires, boost spikes, etc)\r\n\r\nHopefully this helps explain this setup a bit better?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1726169230, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15553071, "authorName": "sanders60r", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sanders60r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"cracking\" pressure is if it was just running off the spring alone.\r\nbut it has the TCV ( Turbo control valve ) which can modulate the WG actuator.\r\n\r\ni don't understand the confusion this is basic Closed Loop Boost Control", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1726183611, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15562889, "authorName": "Mrorange444 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrorange444/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1726268209, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15564940, "authorName": "6onthefloor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/6onthefloor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice build! Regarding oil consumption, are there any seepage or leaks present? Hard to see in startup video, but blue smoke from exhaust?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1726317976, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15565133, "authorName": "4orced4door", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/4orced4door/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome car and build! I used to live in Sunnyvale almost a decade ago and had a V70 2.4L 5spd that Scandia serviced, they're a great shop and it was neat to see their invoices. GLWA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1726320720, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15565891, "authorName": "6onthefloor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/6onthefloor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Within the cabin, are there any major cabin rattles or do the panels/center console/dash shake at low RPM when engaging the clutch from a stop? \r\n\r\nDo you experience any significant drone at speed?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726328037, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15567967, "authorName": "youenjoymyself", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/youenjoymyself/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "8eight fab makes some pretty amazing stuff for Volvos. Nice to see his stuff represented here.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1726337912, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15570022, "authorName": "ItsSpooky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itsspooky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller have you done a blowby test on the engine? It would be nice to see a blowby test and compression test for the engine. My S60r burned oil but it was in need of new piston rings. Also, when you did the swap did you also replace the PCV?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726346085, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15572271, "authorName": "Mrorange444 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrorange444/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ItsSpooky\r\nYes, the PCV was replaced in 2019\r\n\r\n@6onthefloor\r\nNo minor or major squeaks, rattles, or ticking sounds at low or higher speeds. My OCD doesn't do well with any random noises besides the random bump in the roadways. I even replaced the front seatbelt slide inserts on both B pillars when they started creaking.\r\n\r\nAlso, no drone...even when lifting off throttle. I replaced an older exhaust system from another manufacturer because it was too loud with crazy drone. The exhaust on board uses the 'touring' not 'performance' resonator, so no drone.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1726364348, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15572323, "authorName": "Mrorange444 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrorange444/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@6onthefloor\r\nI don't have any blue smoke from the pipe on startup or decel. The head was just rebuilt before going in the car, so it's not the valve stem seals. \r\n\r\nThere are no oil leaks under the car. The last one I found last winter and fixed it in February 2024....ended up being the crankshaft seal.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726365221, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15572572, "authorName": "Mrorange444 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrorange444/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ItsSpooky\r\nI mentioned below that no compression test has been performed on this block. Neither has a blowby test. \r\n\r\nSince there aren\u2019t any power output or drivability issues, they were not warranted. In addition, there are no misfires in any of my tuning logs.\r\n\r\nThe engine and turbo do not have oil leaks high or low. I do not have white or blue smoke on startup or decel. I don't have any oil in my catchcan either. I can only guess...possibly losing a bit with the big turbo?? Not sure about the rings...performance isn't effected and no white/blue smoke. Head was just rebuilt so not the issue either.\r\n\r\nThe pre2021 engine in the car had major ring issues so I'm familiar what that looks like. \r\n\r\n@6onthefloor\r\nI have two children that have grown up with this car, so it had to be somewhat quiet when driving at their schools or through our neighborhood. It is a actually a very 'civilized' Dadwagon until you get into the throttle some...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1726369824, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15573696, "authorName": "Mrorange444 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrorange444/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Matching (426) roof/windshield trim comes with the car in case the new owner would like to replace the roof rack for the 'slicktop' look. No silicon trim around the windshield on these but they can be harvested from a set that Skandix in Germany still sells.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1726410945, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15573818, "authorName": "Mrorange444 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrorange444/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With the 3-piece carbon fiber lip installed...", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1726412390, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15573941, "authorName": "magics60r", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/magics60r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Super clean build! I\u2019ve got a very similar setup, same turbo and all. It\u2019s great to drive. Burning a quart every 1300 is not normal though. I burn about a quart every 4-5k miles or so. Regardless, amazing build. Have seen the car over social media, gustavs instagram being one, and different volvo sites for years now. When you did the manual swap, what year was the R you pulled from?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1726413743, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15576375, "authorName": "floridagm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/floridagm/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by floridagm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726429768, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15577309, "authorName": "CPT_5LOW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cpt_5low/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Amazing VR! Nicely done @Mrorange444!\r\n\r\n#SaveTheManualWagons", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1726442255, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15577878, "authorName": "V70NAM56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/v70nam56/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How hard is it to find an Atacama interior for these things? I like the wheels a lot! GLWTA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1726452296, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15578044, "authorName": "Mrorange444 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrorange444/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1726456149, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15578179, "authorName": "Steelejay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steelejay/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@V70NAM56 I have a Silver '04 VR with Atacama. Even thought she's got nearly 225k miles on her, she still runs good. She was a rebuilt title when I bought her, and I had a minor fender-bender that caused her to be written off again by insurance. I feel like most of her resale value now is in the Atacama interior. The two front seats aren't in the best shape, but the rest is pretty nice. She's not a parts car yet, but I'm not sure how many more miles she has in her.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1726460781, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15578580, "authorName": "ItsSpooky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itsspooky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller what % is the window tint on the car? In new york we can't have anything less than 70% :(", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726489926, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15579166, "authorName": "T5ing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/t5ing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@v70nam56 you\u2019re better off having these reskinned. You may get lucky and find an atacama interior, but at a minimum will need a redye. Most of the them are worn at this point.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1726496510, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15579187, "authorName": "Mrorange444 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrorange444/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ItsSpooky\r\nI used Llumar ceramic CTX 'light' tint (+65%) on all windows, including the glass on the sunroof. Even though the car sits in my garage, the Cali sun is strong and this film provides 99% UV protection and 40-50% reduction in heat. So, its comfortable driving up the Peninsula to Alice's or down to Monterey in the summer heat.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1726496704, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15580793, "authorName": "Mrorange444 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrorange444/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good afternoon folks. \r\n\r\nThere's just over 24 hours left in the auction here, so please shoot me any questions or thoughts. I'll be watching and will answer them as quickly as I can. Thank you!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726507231, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15581101, "authorName": "Mrorange444 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrorange444/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@magics60r\r\nI purchased the M66 kit from mark pacey up in BC and I believe he said it was out of an 'O6 VR...unsure of the mileage though. \r\n\r\nNew roller bearings went in with the Quaife LSD when it was installed, and a new slave cylinder was installed when the Xclutch unit and flywheel were swapped into the car. The reverse light switch was also just replaced this past Jan/Feb (2024).", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1726508029, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15581517, "authorName": "Mrorange444 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrorange444/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@V70NAM56\r\nGood question ...I think luck has to be involved at this point ;). My Dad let me pull the Atacama out of his 07 VR which I contemplated installing in this car, but ultimately felt the Nordkap has a more subtle look and wears a bit better with age. Englewood Industries down in FL can get very close to Atacama and stich them up for our P2 seats..good resource.\r\n\r\nI do love the Atacama though...had the fronts resprayed and installed them in my old silver P2 XC 'R' build...I received a lot of commentary on them!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1726509120, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15583981, "authorName": "V70NAM56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/v70nam56/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mrorange444 Thanks for the info! The Atacama in the XC is a cool look. Always wanted to put that in our 07 white slicktop!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1726516686, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15590650, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GolfRmk7 yeah. Mom would have loved that.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1726591058, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15591637, "authorName": "ItsSpooky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itsspooky/", "bidAmount": 16250, "content": "$16,250 bid placed by ItsSpooky", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726594698, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15592148, "authorName": "astnmin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/astnmin/", "bidAmount": 16500, "content": "$16,500 bid placed by astnmin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726596193, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15592314, "authorName": "ItsSpooky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itsspooky/", "bidAmount": 16750, "content": "$16,750 bid placed by ItsSpooky", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726596576, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15592359, "authorName": "Alienviking", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alienviking/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Such a nice car. Wish I could join the bidding. Need to thin the herd first.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1726596685, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15592367, "authorName": "astnmin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/astnmin/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by astnmin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726596712, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15592377, "authorName": "ItsSpooky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itsspooky/", "bidAmount": 17500, "content": "$17,500 bid placed by ItsSpooky", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726596733, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15592383, "authorName": "astnmin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/astnmin/", "bidAmount": 18500, "content": "$18,500 bid placed by astnmin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726596755, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15592397, "authorName": "ItsSpooky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itsspooky/", "bidAmount": 19000, "content": "$19,000 bid placed by ItsSpooky", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726596788, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15592405, "authorName": "astnmin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/astnmin/", "bidAmount": 19500, "content": "$19,500 bid placed by astnmin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726596805, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15592406, "authorName": "ItsSpooky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itsspooky/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by ItsSpooky", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726596812, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15592421, "authorName": "astnmin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/astnmin/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by astnmin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726596837, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15592426, "authorName": "ItsSpooky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itsspooky/", "bidAmount": 21500, "content": "$21,500 bid placed by ItsSpooky", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726596848, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15592460, "authorName": "astnmin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/astnmin/", "bidAmount": 22000, "content": "$22,000 bid placed by astnmin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726596909, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15592468, "authorName": "ItsSpooky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itsspooky/", "bidAmount": 22500, "content": "$22,500 bid placed by ItsSpooky", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726596932, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15592522, "authorName": "ItsSpooky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itsspooky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 9/17/24 for $22,500 to ItsSpooky", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726597052, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 15592586, "authorName": "ItsSpooky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itsspooky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good bidding @astnmin my wallet hates you hahaha", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1726597271, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15592714, "authorName": "Mrorange444 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrorange444/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ItsSpooky @astnmin\r\nMany many thanks for the generous bids and massive congratulations to @Itsspooky for bringing the silver sled home!!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1726597752, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15592790, "authorName": "YV1LW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yv1lw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@v70nam56\r\n@mrorange444\r\nThanks for the reply", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1726598011, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15592870, "authorName": "Steelejay", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steelejay/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Jealousy isn't green, it's silver and shaped like a brick with a stick. Well bought @ItsSpooky.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1726598269, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15592956, "authorName": "ItsSpooky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itsspooky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller super excited to receive the car. Had a similar build with my S60R but hit a deer going 70mph a year ago and totaled it. Always wanted the wagon and am super excited to receive the car!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1726598546, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15594220, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "$22k? Damn I should have modded mine", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1726602373, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15594446, "authorName": "hudd07", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hudd07/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@volvoguykc wouldn\u2019t be a money making experience.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1726602976, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15594654, "authorName": "Mrorange444 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrorange444/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@VolvoguyKC @hudd07\r\nI can confirm this...it's quite the opposite. ;)", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1726603610, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15597729, "authorName": "100_V8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/100_v8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, what a great deal for the buyer. Hope to see more of this car on SwedeSpeed or Instagram, it\u2019s a stunner. I have the same turbo setup in my 06 ElectriKap wagon and love it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1726615856, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15608667, "authorName": "Mrorange444 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrorange444/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@astnmin\r\nThe winning bidder @ItsSpooky backed out of the purchase, I'm sorry to say. \r\n\r\nThe caR is yours at your last bid if you'd still like it. I'm honestly unsure how BaT normally handles these situations...??", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726709272, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15619606, "authorName": "6onthefloor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/6onthefloor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "DM me", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726800798, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15619640, "authorName": "6onthefloor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/6onthefloor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mrorange444 I had a guy do the same in 2022 https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2005-volvo-v70r-4/ - not fun.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726801250, "type": "comment"}]