Bean Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Hey guys, Found this sale last night and bought a set for the 00' V70R... Didn't need them - but at that price you can't go wrong. KVR Performance They've got listings for Peugeot's too - just not for the 505 ABS equipped cars... Rabin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcal505 Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 thanks rabin! will check it out! btw, have you done any mods on the P1 R yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bean Posted November 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 Not a whole lot - car is pretty well done as a "hot rod" stock - so it's exceptionally capable right out of the box. Only things done so far were some refinished 17" BBS Propus C wheels, and I switched ALL the lubricants used in the car to synthetics... (AMSOIL engine and tranny, Redline for the x-fer case and the diff.) Also had a paint renewal system done on it and the paint looks new now... Only thing on the list now is to install a Hertz 8" sub and amp into the spare tire space... I did up some nice pics recently, Rabin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 Nice R man. I love those rims on the car and your paint looks great. I was looking into a 00' R last month. Had 85k on the clock and was the rare saphire red. The car was rediculously fast and had amazing road grip. Can't decide if I want to go with a 2001 + v70 t5 manual though. I have an 02' S60 AWD and I like the interior better in the current model line, but there is something to be said about the R being able to put the power to the pavement. Anyways, thanks for the heads-up on the brakes. My 505 STI is going to need brakes soon, and I definitely want to up the performance if I can. Thanks again. Justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bean Posted November 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 Thanks Justin, I LOVE my R! That being said - I live in an area with very harsh weather in the winter so the AWD is a must, and at the time I bought this car - the 04+ V70R's were way out of my price range and the Subaru wagons just weren't in the same league as this car... If you don't need the AWD - then the 01 T5 is probably the way to go as the Haldex system can be "delicate" in the 98 - 00' V70R's... If you want the AWD though - go for the 00' as it has the newer engine, and the 5sp tranny... My car is stupid fast - and handles AWESOME for a wagon. It's also a colour that was never offered in the states, and is uber rare up here as well... As for your brake upgrade - go with turbo rotors and use the turbo calipers off a wrecked 505 Turbo for a nice upgrade... Not sure if you need the hubs as well - but the turbo hubs are beefier with a thicker wheel flange. Rabin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bean Posted November 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 Just wanted to clarify - as nice as the V70R is - it's still a fat family car that isn't nearly as fun to drive at the limit as the 505 turbo... It also doesn't even come close when the road gets rough - BUT the seats are on par with the Peugeot seats - they're DAMN comfy! So it's the perfect family hauler - but it won't / can't replace the 505 Turbo for pure enjoyment... Rabin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcal505 Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 nice rabin! ever think about doing the angel eyes or the clean corners? My family in TN have a 00' V70XC Black on tan. So far it has the clear corners, lowered, TME dual exhaust, rear spoiler, IRON center caps, and theyre thinking of finishing it off with a nice set of 18" Pegs. They just bought a new LR3 So they have it as an extra along with some other cars. Theyre thinking of selling it, they offered it to me..but i just usually drive it when I'm down there. Hey and 86sti, P2 V70T5m's are sweet. heres one from volvospeed, also a new member of turbobricks TUCKED!! personally, my own P2 was a hell hole though. It was an 02' XC70...which is known to have a piece of shit transmission. Mine was no other. Sold it to my parents, they got a refurb'd tranny from a salvage yard. the car works well-its fast b/c of some ipd upgrades, and its overall fun. the gas pump also wasnt very nice to that car. BUT thats an XC. Get a P2 T5M or a V70R-M. I love The p2 R's, theyre just so damn fast. I drove one for a month and I didnt want to give it back Here's ,my current brick a 92 245 TDS wagon which I'm doing a +T on. It's not really that stock, but it has the steelies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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