The R

[robcooper]

Hey guys,
I have already made a thread on this car but as i have been busy with college etc, i hadnt updated it in a long time, so i figured id create a new thread, with real facts this time; when i last posted, the car was new to us, and we are still finding out facts about the car every day due to its rarity.

(If a mod could delete the old thread entitled 'My Dads Car', it'd be much appreciated)

1999 Volvo V70R 2.4 AWD 265

Engine / Performance
2435cc I5 20v
B5244RT (19T Turbo - Mitshubishi)
265bhp, 258 lb fts
155mph (limited - although more has been had out of this)
0 - 60 in 6 secs

Gearbox
Intelligent 5 speed Auto

UK Import Figures
74 cars in total (although I know of 2 cars broken for parts).
Black stone: 5
Nautic Blue Pearl: 10
Dark Olive Pearl: 3
Silver Metallic: 17
Laser Blue Metallic: 33
Venetian Red Pearl: 6

Current Modifications (exterior)
Sports Grille & 'R' Badge
Side 'R' Badges
Jetex Stainless Steel Exhaust Tips

Future Modifications
280mm Grooved & Drilled Discs (the brakes on the 265bhp 2.4R were no different to those fitted to a 126bhp 2.0 10v V70)

[pimento]

I dunno about your R, but my R (850) stops brilliantly. Also, I like the fact that mine is FWD. It's proof that Volvo can make a properly lairy car if they want to. Or nowadays, if Ford would let them...

Not sure of any exact AU figures, but I'm told mine is one of 25 red manual sedans. The wagons are cooler though.

[NSXType-R]

So is this your car now, or is it still your dad's?

Either way, cool looking wagon. I hope America looks more towards wagons instead of stupid SUVs.

[robcooper]

Originally Posted by pimento

I dunno about your R, but my R (850) stops brilliantly.

When driving 'without any passion' shall we say, there is no doubt that the car can cope with the brakes currently fitted, however my Dad does drive at speed, whenever he can actually use the car, and after a few high-speed brakes the amount of brake fade is quite worrying. Loving your R too btw, always been a massive fan of the 850Rs...

Originally Posted by NSXType-R

So is this your car now, or is it still your dad's? Either way, cool looking wagon.

Aha, still my Dads car. Only just bought my first car a few months ago. And thanks alot.

[pimento]

Ahh yes, haven't had the opportunity to test for brake fade.. so to speak.

[Zytek_Fan]

Is it AWD?

[robcooper]

Originally Posted by Zytek_Fan

Is it AWD?

Yup, the 2.4Rs only came as AWD (and Auto) meaning cornering can be quite fun

[whiteballz]

fun as in understeer?

[robcooper]

Nope, pretty much zero understeer actually; the right choice of tyres make a word of difference.

[Ferrer]

Originally Posted by robcooper

Gearbox
Intelligent 5 speed Auto

I didn't know gearboxes could be intelligent...

Originally Posted by robcooper

Nope, pretty much zero understeer actually; the right choice of tyres make a word of difference.

Then you aren't going fast enough.

[robcooper]

Im pretty sure that the speed at which we take corners is fast enough

[robcooper]

Originally Posted by Ferrer

I didn't know gearboxes could be intelligent...

The gearbox is adaptive. It logs the driving characteristics of the driver from the previous drive; so if someone were to go hell-for-leather, the throttle respeonse and ratio of each gear would be recorded and used for the next drive. If this manner of driving is not needed, the 'box will reset itself and record the current driving style.

[Ferrer]

Originally Posted by robcooper

The gearbox is adaptive. It logs the driving characteristics of the driver from the previous drive; so if someone were to go hell-for-leather, the throttle respeonse and ratio of each gear would be adapted and used for the next drive. If this manner of driving is not needed, the 'box will reset itself and record the current driving style.

Mmm then I have an intelligent 6 speed manual...

[robcooper]

Originally Posted by Ferrer

Mmm then I have an intelligent 6 speed manual...

Haha. It is impressive though, sure the change times could be improved but the kick down when you plant your right foot is brutal and will only change down into 4th at 130mph...once these brakes go on, itll be awesome.