Gordon, I have a four week trial that starts Wednesday. We shall pick this up later if I am so inclined. I noted in today's newspaper that BMW took the "top scores in new crash tests performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety". Unfortunately Volvo is not rated up there and the J.D. Powers survey doesn't show it any more. Volvo has not performed well in the past several years as it pertains to safety or reliability. You have a bit of catching up to do re: BMW vs Volvo engines! Think Double VANOS. You will not fine that in Volvo. Transmissions? SMG. You will not find that in Volvo. Yamaha engines? Gordon, Ford used an Yahmaha in their SHO and it..............well, let's put it this way..............it 'ain't' there no more. Back to the engine...........Volvo does not have variable valve timing or Valvetronic Motronic. The list is endless. Now, before you become upset again.....yes, I own a Volvo and probably will keep it for several years as it has low mileage. Do I enjoy it? Yes, immensly so. But Gordon, I am several years your senior and have owned several Jags, Mercedes, BMWs, Corvettes (12 to be exact), and the list goes on and on. Volvo does not compete with BMW or Mercedes however some day they may do so. Volvo has carved a niche in the automotive circle that belongs to them and Saab. I have owned a Saab and whereas it was an enjoyable auto (with the exception of the ignition switch) my Volvo is considerably more enjoyable. As Ford's input becomes more noticable I am sure that Volvo will change their direction and become more "mainstream". You can see that Ford resurected Jaguar and perhaps we shall see that in Volvo. I personally would like to see the resale value of a Volvo increase as they hold their value about as well as a Kia! One last thing............a M5 has a ten cylinder engine........I truly doubt that a s60r will ever be in the same league. I hope your blue head lamps work out for you and your Volvo gives you years of enjoyment. It is not my intent to poke fun at you as obviously we both have something in common.........a Volvo. Let's stop this bickering and 'drive on'. As I mentioned, I am busy for the next month but wish you the best............although I still feel a 4 door Volvo is a shoe box. Lastly, you should join the Volvo club as their bi-monthly magazine has some articles in it that I am sure you would enjoy...............unless you already are a member?
R.

 

Reg,

I hope you didnt take offense to anything, I was honestly enjoying this little quarrel...

enjoy your trial man.

 

Yeah, why can't we all just get along like good little boys and girls? If you wan't to have a bitching contest you can always settle it with a race.


For all you professionals out there, what performance options do I have for my S80 2.9? Are there any supercharger or electronic turbo kits that can be purchased? I have seen some electronic kits with like a 6 hp engine that can push around 4 or 5 PSI (quite notcieable when going from nothing). I know that I can also have a custom exhaust fitted onto it with a Y hook up assuming I can get the proper headers (I'm looking for dual straight). Intake can be custom as well. My main question is are there any manufactures that already make performance upgrades for my car? Becaue of the noted coil problems that performance sparks can cause, they would not be my first choice.

 

I've been looking for some performance parts my self for my s80, but I have the turbo, I wish EVOLVE would come out with stuff for the s80 as they did for the s60 models.

 

Give it a little while longer.

 

heh, Ive been waiting for sometime like 6 months..... lol..


how long do you think tech!

 

Not sure Call them and Ask if they have something coming out in the future.

 

I put some Sylvania SilverStar Ultra bulbs in my 2003 S80 this evening based pretty much on the advice from this thread and after about 15 minutes of driving the check engine light came on. Could just be a coincidence I suppose and something else is wrong, but its not displaying any messages on the LCD, so guess Im going to buy regular bulbs tomorrow and swap them back out. Hopefully the check engine light will go off again.

 

The light bulbs have nothing to do with the check engine light.
The check engine light only applies to the engine and transmission systems.

 

Couldn't excessive current draw show up as an alternator problem, or something like that?

EDIT: yeah, even with headlights off check engine light is staying on. so guess it's something else.

 

Just to close the loop... I pulled the negative cable of battery to reset CEL and it hasn't come back on since. So I guess it's not serious, or I hope so anyways. Probably an oxygen sensor or something.

Thanks again for the good advice.

 

It could be a number of things if the light comes back on have the codes pulled. A loose gas cap will set a code.

 

Been driving around a bit this morning and CEL is still off, so guess I'm OK for now.

These Silver Star Ultra bulbs are really nice too, by the way. Glad I didn't take them out.

 

I like these Euro cars but really guys arguing over speed BMW MERCEDES & VOLVO are OK but if I really want speed I'd look at a Porche, Corvette, Mustang, RX7 or RX8 Nissan Z, Infinity or just a car labeled sports car. Luxury is just that luxury & these big cows as I call them just dont have that sports car mystique. I love them but as for speed I want a car that looks like a sports car 2 doors close to the ground corners & just feels like a sports car not 4 door. I have a S80 & I love it for the feel and it does handle great but Im not gonna go and compare it to a sports car and as for BMW & Mercedes those motors just cost too much to think you can drive it like a sports car cause when they break down so will your wallet. I've owned RX7's which is the poor mans porche & with a lil work that wankel can spank alot of these expensive cars especially with the mild work my friends who race cars in Puerto Rico have done to the motors