'01 era Power, Mechanical or Exterior mods?
#1
09-22-2007, 08:14 PM
'01 era Power, Mechanical or Exterior mods?
I'm a college student with an '01 V70 XC. Love the car. It does have a few quirks, the ETM makes the throttle jumpy at 1500RPM cruising (surge to 1700, drip from 17 to 15), scraping sound coming from a warped rotor, causing a slight vibration when braking...
Anyway, I'm wondering what any of you have done to modify your cars. Any quick power upgrade tips? Any exterior mods or accessories?
As far as engine mods I'm talking a new air intake, a simple turbo boost change, etc.
Anyone lift it more for better off-road clearance? New metal skid plates?
Exterior- cosmetic ideas with all of the glass real estate or done anything with the plastic skirt panels? There is the wing that I've seen- does it improve aerodynamics enough to see a boost in MPG when highway cruising? I commute 500miles 6 times per year, and if I can save $20 a trip it will pay for itself in a year.
I've been looking at pics of the XC70 AllRoad concept and I would love to get my car looking better than stock, but I don't exactly need external battery terminals or a winch.
Currently I've just got box cross bars on the roof that I'll put back on in the winter after I get the threads de-rusted.
The list of accessories that Volvo has is pretty mundane or overly expensive.
Thanks!
Anyway, I'm wondering what any of you have done to modify your cars. Any quick power upgrade tips? Any exterior mods or accessories?
As far as engine mods I'm talking a new air intake, a simple turbo boost change, etc.
Anyone lift it more for better off-road clearance? New metal skid plates?
Exterior- cosmetic ideas with all of the glass real estate or done anything with the plastic skirt panels? There is the wing that I've seen- does it improve aerodynamics enough to see a boost in MPG when highway cruising? I commute 500miles 6 times per year, and if I can save $20 a trip it will pay for itself in a year.
I've been looking at pics of the XC70 AllRoad concept and I would love to get my car looking better than stock, but I don't exactly need external battery terminals or a winch.
Currently I've just got box cross bars on the roof that I'll put back on in the winter after I get the threads de-rusted.
The list of accessories that Volvo has is pretty mundane or overly expensive.
Thanks!
#2
09-23-2007, 12:02 AM
RE: '01 era Power, Mechanical or Exterior mods?
Nothing is simple, nothing quick... With that said power mods are as follows.
1. Custom CAI.
2. Downpipe
3. Catback
4. BSR PPC and possibly the RICA and IPD USA Softloaders for ECU upgrades.
A Manual Boost Controller (MBC) wont work as you are 99+. Don't try it.
I suggest you search this thread for parts, https://volvoforums.com/m_38606/tm.htm
As far as exterior mods go good luck.
1. Possibly some of the aftermarket grilles will fit.
2. Possibly the EST lightbrow kit will fit.
3, Window tint
4. Bigger rims
1. Custom CAI.
2. Downpipe
3. Catback
4. BSR PPC and possibly the RICA and IPD USA Softloaders for ECU upgrades.
A Manual Boost Controller (MBC) wont work as you are 99+. Don't try it.
I suggest you search this thread for parts, https://volvoforums.com/m_38606/tm.htm
As far as exterior mods go good luck.
1. Possibly some of the aftermarket grilles will fit.
2. Possibly the EST lightbrow kit will fit.
3, Window tint
4. Bigger rims
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#5
10-20-2007, 12:34 AM
RE: '01 era Power, Mechanical or Exterior mods?
Don't spend to much on air intake. Focus on ecm, exhaust and suspension. Evolve has some products as well. As with every aftermarket acc. it might take some time to tweak.
I think tires/rims combos are the weakest spotsome Volvos. Less so with AWD's.
I think tires/rims combos are the weakest spotsome Volvos. Less so with AWD's.
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