Ace CAfe tonight - The worlds gone Volvo Crazy !!!
24-01-2007 | 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by gingeRS
hope you dont need to stop sharp. cant get very big brakes under 13's
Esp as 340s weigh under a ton.
24-01-2007 | 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Stavros
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Been looking into this for a while, got a bit of money together and might have a dabble with one I think especially as it's snowing now! Hmmmm, I'm thinking a R5 GT Turbo engine would fit then?! 
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Ive looked into this and I was planning it this way before I got the 360 instead.
If you listen to the UK Volvo 300 fanatics/geeks they make out its next to impossible, not to mentoin the fact GTT engines are shit/unreliable/etc etc.
But me n you both know they shithot engines
Its never been done before it seems, but it looks dead easy.
As long as you buy a 1.4 as your base car, the GTT engine bolts straight in and onto the volvo box, as does crank sensor, the lot.
Unless my eyes are decieving me, electrically it will all swap straight over, even the coil/ign ecu thingy looks the same, tho obv different inside.
Massive engine bay that the 1.4 looks totally lost in, so can fit as big a turbo/intercooler/chargecooler/rad as you can imagine.
Turbo looks like it WONT fit in the natural place over the gearbox, with the heater box removed it may, but its close, and the interior heater pipes will deffo need moving.
IMO the cheapest and easiest thing to do is run a short (nees to be 6in long, max) extension pipe from the stock manifold round to the other side of the enginebay and mount the turbo anywhere there, could fit twin T88s there if you wanted there so much room (once you binned off the spare wheel!).
Need to change the fuel system as stock its a gay mechanical pump, but thats no biggie.
Prob should change the alloy prop for an uprated one, but they only like 150notes or so.
And well, thas about the basics of it, theres more, but all pretty easy stuff.
Any more info, jus ask mate.
Idve been halfway thru it by now if i didnt get the 360 instead, and its even easier to fit a 740/940 turbo engine to a 360 than it is a GTT or Clio lump to a 340!
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24-01-2007 | 10:33 AM
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340 brakes are really good actually, i actually slammed the nose of mine into the tarmac once (the suspension is wallowy to say the least)
i've had three now, a mint condish 1.4 3-door with FVSH
a ratty graffitid up 1.7 3-door
and a v-good 1.7 gl 3-door
i still love them, and i will get another shortly to compete in the Lombard Rally
i've had three now, a mint condish 1.4 3-door with FVSH
a ratty graffitid up 1.7 3-door
and a v-good 1.7 gl 3-door
i still love them, and i will get another shortly to compete in the Lombard Rally
24-01-2007 | 11:37 AM
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Saw the volvos up there look like good fun, However suspect the night wont run again next month as the marshalls were asking people to behave and just got aload of abuse back....
Spoke to one of them and he thinks it will be shut down again as people cant behave.
Spoke to one of them and he thinks it will be shut down again as people cant behave.
24-01-2007 | 11:44 AM
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24-01-2007 | 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by PF Ben
Neil - you know that mate!! 
That's it, I'm on the hunt for one (reckon I can get a better one than that beige on for the money )
Ben
That's it, I'm on the hunt for one (reckon I can get a better one than that beige on for the money )Ben
http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www...00702103429324
I want it myself, but cant justify SIX cars
(Tho it payday friday, so get it before i change my mind )Then speak to Nev at DriftMoto for all the parts you need, anything right up to a 5link rear end if you wanted to go silly.
The car that started the legend, Nevs old one
24-01-2007 | 12:16 PM
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Anything you want, from coilovers to simple stuff.
99% of people just go for lowering blocks for the rear and super low springs on the front. All from Nev. Thatd cost about 150quid for the lot.
99% of people just go for lowering blocks for the rear and super low springs on the front. All from Nev. Thatd cost about 150quid for the lot.
24-01-2007 | 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by 89XR2
Do mini fitment wheels fit them? I'll be gutted if you say yes as my mates just sold a set of mint 13" Gold alleycats
Originally Posted by PF Ben
Stav it's gone mate, I called it this morning!!!
I'm deffo keeping my beady eyes peeled though!
Ben
I'm deffo keeping my beady eyes peeled though!
Ben
Thats the thing tho, they gettin snapped up now the the new bandwagon car, need to get one while you still can, theyl all be 500quid+ again soon, prob 1000quid+ if Sid and/or Nev get their EDC licences this year.
24-01-2007 | 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by PF Ben
Neil - you know that mate!! That's it, I'm on the hunt for one (reckon I can get a better one than that beige on for the money )
Ben
That's it, I'm on the hunt for one (reckon I can get a better one than that beige on for the money )Ben
Nothing more 'Stealth' or 'Q Car' than Hearing Aid Beige...
Ł225 mate..... how much cheaper do you want it
3 Door.. 80,000 miles and a full MOT
24-01-2007 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by PF Ben
Stav it's gone mate, I called it this morning!!!
I'm deffo keeping my beady eyes peeled though!
Ben
I'm deffo keeping my beady eyes peeled though!
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24-01-2007 | 01:25 PM
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wasnt there a 740 Turbo series that a certain number of them had LSD's installed from Volvo??
as much as i think it wud b weird, id take volvo for some trampdrifting likes? crails only bout 40 minutes away from me so can get the van n trailer organised n have some sideways fun easy!!
as much as i think it wud b weird, id take volvo for some trampdrifting likes? crails only bout 40 minutes away from me so can get the van n trailer organised n have some sideways fun easy!!
24-01-2007 | 01:28 PM
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Fuck LSDs, they for homos, no cars stock LSD is that good as new, never mind old cars.
Buy one with an open diff n weld it up.
And yeah, 740 and 940 turbos are fine, ive seen em at Crail before, never mind other places.
Buy one with an open diff n weld it up.
And yeah, 740 and 940 turbos are fine, ive seen em at Crail before, never mind other places.
24-01-2007 | 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Stavros
Fuck LSDs, they for homos, no cars stock LSD is that good as new, never mind old cars.
Buy one with an open diff n weld it up.
And yeah, 740 and 940 turbos are fine, ive seen em at Crail before, never mind other places.
Buy one with an open diff n weld it up.
And yeah, 740 and 940 turbos are fine, ive seen em at Crail before, never mind other places.
just wondered if i was right about the 740's tho 
remember going out in Jeeks car at crail with him and his mega welded diff!
think there was more smoke inside the car than outside it but top class guy, pity his car was self-inflammable that day! engine didnt like abuse and set the cabin protection stuff on fire, thank fuck for irn-bru to save the day!
24-01-2007 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by neilm
Originally Posted by PF Ben
Neil - you know that mate!! That's it, I'm on the hunt for one (reckon I can get a better one than that beige on for the money )
Ben
That's it, I'm on the hunt for one (reckon I can get a better one than that beige on for the money )Ben
Nothing more 'Stealth' or 'Q Car' than Hearing Aid Beige...
Ł225 mate..... how much cheaper do you want it
3 Door.. 80,000 miles and a full MOT
Ben
24-01-2007 | 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by PF Ben
Stav - Nevs phone number looks like it's local - Brands Hatch way? Surely not?!
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You know F1 Moto down there? Does motorbikes? Its the same unit, Drift Moto. Nev owns/runs em both.
24-01-2007 | 02:35 PM
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If you want to try and fit a GTT engine, get a 1.4, whatever model.
If you want to try and fit a Clio engine, or want a car thats perfectly good at drifting anyhow, but a 1.7, whatever model.
If you want to try and fit a 740/940turbo engine or want a car that actually goes well, buy a 360, whatever model (tho 3drs are rare so better, 4doors are cool, 5drs are common, and there carb and injection, but either will do, with carb a bit better).
Later ones have PAS too.
If you want to try and fit a Clio engine, or want a car thats perfectly good at drifting anyhow, but a 1.7, whatever model.
If you want to try and fit a 740/940turbo engine or want a car that actually goes well, buy a 360, whatever model (tho 3drs are rare so better, 4doors are cool, 5drs are common, and there carb and injection, but either will do, with carb a bit better).
Later ones have PAS too.
24-01-2007 | 02:39 PM
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Hmm, well i'm not really too bothered about how fast it is to be honest. The one and only reason I want one is to learn to drift in. The car is cheap and insurance is about 100 quid so I won't be too bothered when I hit something trying to drift.
Are the 1.4 ok to learn to drift in with a standard engine if I do the suspension and drop it on it's arse?
To be honest i'd rather learn in something quite hard to get the basic skills as hopefully when I can afford something better they should transfer across?
Are the 1.4 ok to learn to drift in with a standard engine if I do the suspension and drop it on it's arse?
To be honest i'd rather learn in something quite hard to get the basic skills as hopefully when I can afford something better they should transfer across?
24-01-2007 | 02:49 PM
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Why the fuck you want to drop in a GTT lump if you dont care about power
If you want to learn to drift, your right, you dont need power but 1.4 is too weedy once you doing anything even a little quick, get a 1.7 or ideally a 360, dont touch the engine, weld the diff, fit a drivers bucket seat, slice the handbrake rubber and pull the spring out, and go drive.
My 360 has about 90bhp tops and its more than enough for 2nd gear in the dry, prob 3rd TBH.
If you want to learn to drift, your right, you dont need power but 1.4 is too weedy once you doing anything even a little quick, get a 1.7 or ideally a 360, dont touch the engine, weld the diff, fit a drivers bucket seat, slice the handbrake rubber and pull the spring out, and go drive.
My 360 has about 90bhp tops and its more than enough for 2nd gear in the dry, prob 3rd TBH.
24-01-2007 | 04:26 PM
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I wouldnt worry about an R5 engine or whatever until i've learnt the basics. I imagine it will take me ages just to get used to any of it. The car might not last long enough to put a R5 engine in when I find out how shit I am at it
24-01-2007 | 04:30 PM
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IMO get a 1.7 or ideally a 360, learn in that, and get a 1.4 ready to do the swap when you feel you need it.
Learning with a 1.4 will piss you off as tho you dont need power, they just TOO underpowered to do anything fast.
Unless you at competition level a stock engined 1.7 or 360 is good enough anyhow IMO.
Dont get me wrong, a GTT engined one id love too, but its not a 5min project, and you say you not fussed on the power.
Learning with a 1.4 will piss you off as tho you dont need power, they just TOO underpowered to do anything fast.
Unless you at competition level a stock engined 1.7 or 360 is good enough anyhow IMO.
Dont get me wrong, a GTT engined one id love too, but its not a 5min project, and you say you not fussed on the power.
24-01-2007 | 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by neilm
I NEVER thought in a million years I would find a volvo attractive... but that, on those minilights... its the nuts !!!
24-01-2007 | 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by paulpalmer
Originally Posted by neilm
I NEVER thought in a million years I would find a volvo attractive... but that, on those minilights... its the nuts !!!
No mate.. stayed at home.... why ?
25-01-2007 | 02:05 AM
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Originally Posted by paulpalmer
Originally Posted by neilm
I NEVER thought in a million years I would find a volvo attractive... but that, on those minilights... its the nuts !!!
No mate.. stayed at home.... why ?
25-01-2007 | 11:03 AM
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yep, was nevs white volvo above that started it all off, until the rear diff locked up at 80 and sent him across the road and into a tree backwards
thankfully he was ok
nev built my mk 1 (in the sig below) and his work is second to none!!!
pf ben, his jus past the main entrance to brands, opposite the petrol station!!!!
the battleship grey one is awesome, his really gone to town with it!!!!
i used to go out drifting with them all at dagenham, you can have soo much fun in them its unreal!!!!!
nevs a good mate of mine, if you want a phone number or anything then jus give em a pm
thankfully he was ok
nev built my mk 1 (in the sig below) and his work is second to none!!!
pf ben, his jus past the main entrance to brands, opposite the petrol station!!!!
the battleship grey one is awesome, his really gone to town with it!!!!
i used to go out drifting with them all at dagenham, you can have soo much fun in them its unreal!!!!!
nevs a good mate of mine, if you want a phone number or anything then jus give em a pm
25-01-2007 | 11:28 AM
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25-01-2007 | 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by boXXer
so i take it Ace was no good then? was gunna go, but went OOOP north instead.
If you like 'Croozes' and 'Chav-Fests' you would have been in heaven.
If reckless goon type driving floats your boat... you would have loved it.
If you have to be in bed by 10:00 like 70% of the people who were there, which is why they all left at 9:30
If none of the above appeals to you then it would have been a shit night.
25-01-2007 | 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by boXXer
PMSL!! was it busy though?
We left about 10:30 and the pavements were lined like there was a Royal funeral about to pass... and there was a hardcore of stunt drivers in action