Volvo 850 Made from 1993 to 1997, this Volvo line was available in both a wagon and a sedan, both with were graced with several trim levels.

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Old Mar 4, 2007 | 07:29 PM
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Update: I started at about 10:00 this morning and got done at 5:00
Installed lower control arms,Bumper,repainted all moldings,installed guage pod with Boost guage(Only boosting 6 PSI[:@]),Fixed drivers side seat,Fixed breather box system.

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Still have to fix the seats and touch up the rear bumper.
Window's tinted Tuesday.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2007 | 07:36 PM
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Jeesh, what a friggin steel. That car is MINT.

Oh, and you're gonna need some fogs for that R bumper.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2007 | 07:55 PM
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I know trying to find them now.
I have a left side one and need a right side one. Trying to track one down.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2007 | 08:12 PM
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^Hahah, somehow I'm not suprised.

1 thing though, switch off the DRLs (Unless you like them/it's required).

The car looks great, and the weather sure beats what we got up here...We just had about 15+ inches of snow Wed-Fri and we had like 10+ the weekend right before that...
 
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Old Mar 4, 2007 | 08:18 PM
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One lucky 850 indeed... It would've been horrible if it were bought by an average driver[8D].

Keep it going, like it should.


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Old Mar 4, 2007 | 08:48 PM
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I plan on keeping it going good.
I also plan on doing some more modding to it as well.

But slowly and hiding some from the wife
 
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Old Mar 4, 2007 | 10:33 PM
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Definitely looking more and more like mine, only with a light grey interior. When you are all done, it will be one unique car.Think you will be able to find the R spoiler? It's looking real good so far!!
 
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Old Mar 4, 2007 | 10:44 PM
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I have a regular spoiler to go one once I find a mounting kit and the 3rd brake light lens.
The last car is was on was creamed in the rear and broke the metal mountings.

BTW Did you get my PM?
 
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 09:42 AM
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Yep, got the PM and talked to Justin right after I got it. He's on it. Might have something for you today.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 08:43 PM
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Thanks Jim!!!
 
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 12:03 AM
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Very nice.

I would have expected a better install on the pod though.
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 12:44 AM
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I know I have to finish it. The bottom guage is a temp guage(Hole filler till the other one comes in)

I had it perfect but decided to paint the pillar. So I removed it and then when I reinstalled it it was warped already.

Have to reform it and install double sided tape as well to make it stay nice.

It was a universal pod. Took about 1.5 hours to form it to the pillar cover.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 02:12 AM
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Yeah I know. This is the reason that I haven't gone forth and put in guages. Well money is another issue (50K/year for school is not exactly easy on the bottom line). there is a company called rod pods that will form pods into an existing A-pillar. When I finally get money that's the route I'm thinking of going.
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 08:37 PM
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I was thinking about it to but at $200.00 just to mold it I will do myself for ALOT cheaper.

If I have to I will fully glue it to the panel.
The panel is a spare anyway.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 09:11 PM
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I wish i still hd some money leftover from taxes. I would really love a R front bumber cover. I think they would fit on he wagons as well right?

Good job on getting that thing looking nice. Is it a T5 or T5R?
 
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 09:13 PM
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It will fit the wagons.

It is I guess a T-5.
It doesn't say T-5 on the back it only says TURBO.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 09:18 PM
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Same with my wagon. It says Turbo on the back. However my insurance card says itsa 95 when its a 96 and it says its a T5R?!? Im wondering if there is anyway of fonding out what the real model of the car is by the vin number. Something besides Carfax.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 09:30 PM
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Im not sure as well.
I know when looking at the IPD list with my computer # it is a T-5
 
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 10:04 PM
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Oh well, even if its just a T5 , its faster than most cars on the road lol.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 10:12 PM
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LOL I hear you.
It will get faster when I bump my boost up to about 10 or so. I am at 6 now.
 
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