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Just bought a Volvo 850 and could use some help 850 1995

posted by  Sc(+)pE on  Sat Jan 28 17:51 CST 2006
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Hey Guys.

I have just bought my first volvo and all of a sudden I have an unrelenting urge to drive around mid daylight with my headlights on, I have also found myself seriously looking at golf pants to buy. Embarassed. But the car is great.

The car is an Automatic 1995 Volvo 850SE WITH 180000km on the clock I only had one concern which after searching the forums found the solution. (sometimes Id start the car and blinkers wouldnt work)

The driver is a 24 year old male (quite young for the volvo driver Im told) who lives in Sydney Australia.

Great forum cant wait to get involved.

I have been scouring the net for some upgrades I can make. and was thinking after a complete service to upgrade the exaust system and airfilter.

Does anyone here live in Sydney have any recomendations as to who I should employ to firstly give my car a complete servers and then secondly do the upgrades I want.

Thanks in advance for all your patience and helpful replies








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    Just bought a Volvo 850 and could use some help 850 1995

    posted by  KlausC on  Sun Feb 5 07:56 CST 2006
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    There are very few upgrades for a Normally Aspirated Volvo engine. I would suggest installing a K&N air filter and find a cabin air filter to help keep the fan clean. A new exhaust system might give you an extra 5KW, but that is all. This car was not designed to perform like a rocket, but rather to go around corners on twisty roads.
    You will have to be content to let the rice burrners pass you on the straight sections, while you pass them on the turns.

    Klaus
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    (V♂LV♂s 1975 164, 1995 854T, 1998 V70R)








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    Just bought a Volvo 850 and could use some help 850 1995

    posted by  jthorner on  Sun Feb 5 04:26 CST 2006
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    I would not mess with the intake and exhaust on a non-turbo Volvo 850. The chances that you will improve over the factory condition are very, very slim.

    Mostly you will throw money away and end up with a car which might be noisier than stock, but doesn't perform any better.

    John








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    Just bought a Volvo 850 and could use some help 850 1995

    posted by  someone claiming to be Sc(+)pE on  Tue Jan 31 15:59 CST 2006 [RELATED]

    hey, I have got some good advice regarding the clothing choices. But what Id really like to know is how to get some more kw out of this car.


    I have the 850SE it has 103KW
    The GLT has 123 odd kw

    Why is that and is there any saf way to get the SE up to 130 KW?

    Its going in for a major service On Thursday next month and want top start doing some mods to it straight after.







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    Just bought a Volvo 850 and could use some help 850 1995

    posted by  MadeInJapan on  Sun Jan 29 00:28 CST 2006
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    As I said on a different forum, whatever you do, AVOID the ugly golf pants! LOL
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    1998 S70 T5 Emarald Green Metallic, 2004 V70 2.5T Ruby Red, Previous Owner of Black '94 850 Turbo Wagon. My cars have been running so well lately they've got me worried.








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      Just bought a Volvo 850 and could use some help 850 1995

      posted by  Beiner on  Mon Jan 30 02:24 CST 2006
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      Oh come on MIJ. I've been driving wagons since I was 22. (22 was sooo long ago) Ever since then I've been fighting the urge to understand escrow, make sound investments and the painful urge go to bed before 9 p.m. There's nothing wrong with golf pants, right? I also like ascotts. Is that a crime?! LOL
      --
      '98 XC '95 855 GLT '83 245 DL (245 for sale! e-mail me if your looking to buy); The Purple Neon has been sold (sniff) All over 120k








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    Just bought a Volvo 850 and could use some help 850 1995

    posted by  Rule 308 on  Sat Jan 28 21:11 CST 2006
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    Next time it does this wiggle the keys in the ignition a little bit. Chances are you have a faulty ignition contact plate and it is causing the blinkers to fail. Past that see if the flashers work when the blinkers do not.

    Mark







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