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Love a nice clean engine build up.What have you done to your car today?
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Love a nice clean engine build up.
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Second service in the Jetta this year, 17k miles covered since mid November 
Washed the Jetta and the Mini.
Stared at the pile of new bits to fit the MX5, decided can't be bothered to do any more today
Washed the Jetta and the Mini.
Stared at the pile of new bits to fit the MX5, decided can't be bothered to do any more today
Added a baffle to the exhaust. Probably lost some midrange HP but it makes having a conversation in the car possible again. Much cheaper than shelling out for a new system at this stage. Road side sound test was very positive, looking at a 20db drop using a handheld sound meter 1m a 45' (same one before/after).
You still got the BananaSaab-stra @andy_mk3 ?
Also this oil filter removal tool works excellently for undoing and re-torquing filters and housings. I've used it where other types of tool have failed, including chain wrenches, strap wrenches, oil filter sockets, hammers & screwdrivers, and similar but flat-legged rotary tools. Ignore the stupid review.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/BERGEN-ADJUSTABLE-Filter-Wrench-Remover/dp/B01FFR6W72
Also this oil filter removal tool works excellently for undoing and re-torquing filters and housings. I've used it where other types of tool have failed, including chain wrenches, strap wrenches, oil filter sockets, hammers & screwdrivers, and similar but flat-legged rotary tools. Ignore the stupid review.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/BERGEN-ADJUSTABLE-Filter-Wrench-Remover/dp/B01FFR6W72
conversations are for wussies as my s2000 with a hks single exit would say...
Bet I could take you in a straight line in the whisper quiet grandaddymobile
conversations are for wussies as my s2000 with a hks single exit would say...
99% of the time it is just me in the car, but when I can't have a conversation with myself you know it's too loud
Redneck engineering, concept has worked great for noise loss but power has dropped slightly, might look at widening the fins to allow more flow on mk2
Straightest bit of exhaust closest to the rear of the car after the resonators
Snug fit thanks to the kink in the exhaust, no movement/vibration so far. Not welded in
Bet I could take you in a straight line in the whisper quiet grandaddymobile
Probably I care not, corners is where the fun is at.
Haha true! To be honest I'm surprised at how well it handles itself in the twisties for such a large comfort oriented car.
No chance.
I'm not saying its a handling machine, I've had nice handling cars before, MX5's, one of which had sticky tyres and coilovers, the T-Sport with coilovers and Pilot Sports was a bit of a weapon too!
This doesn't come anywhere near them, I'm just saying I was surprised. I was expecting it to be completely hopeless, but its not.
Its a million times better than say, the Octavia, despite the Octavia being considerably smaller and lighter, but its not as good as my friends '06 A4 S-Line.
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Nice.
I don't recall comparing any car I've owned to a brand new M2 or whatever, but even when I try to be objective its good to see people can still find time to be dicks.
That said my £1000 Volvo goes faster, accelerates harder, and handles better than your truck.
What exactly makes a P2 Volvo S60 T5 a rust bucket and what prevents it from being a "good" car? I'd readily agree with you on most of his other cars but from what I've seen with this one there is nothing really wrong with it, and as a base car the P2 T5s are perfectly decent cars with above-par performance.