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legoman786 · 02-15-2013, 11:58 AM

Nissan Altima, and Maxima. The Sentra is in the category for smaller sedans.

And that's all I got right now.

KSIMP88 · 02-15-2013, 12:11 PM

OK, Volvo compares this car to the M3. If say more like a Subaru WRX with class and actual traction in snow and ice.

**Mike** · 02-15-2013, 12:37 PM

06 Era Impala SS. Bingo. Except the manual bit. 3 more horespower, like 40 more torque though.

legoman786 · 02-15-2013, 12:45 PM

Counterpoint

It's right there in the first line. Though, Car And Driver said it, not Volvo.

KSIMP88 · 02-15-2013, 02:03 PM

Ah, well them too.

KSIMP88 · 02-19-2013, 05:39 PM

The struts are on. Feels like a new car! :-D

I think my next focus will be checking everything else out to ensure a solid stage 0. This project is on hols though, for the time being. A lot of family stuff that needs to be a priority. But I'm thinking the plugs are next, then we'll consider a lighter flywheel.

KSIMP88 · 03-30-2013, 09:11 PM

Got my Meyle control arms in the mail today. Gonna schedule the install on monday. Are these hard to install?

**Mike** · 03-30-2013, 11:24 PM

Well it requires a complete front suspension teardown.

When you gonna start doing your own work

KSIMP88 · 03-31-2013, 12:24 AM

When I buys some tools. ha
I want to be in a place with a real garage. When I move next, I'll search for a place with a good garage

KSIMP88 · 04-03-2013, 05:28 PM

Scheduled the Meyle's to be installed. Also ordered some mud flaps and a new set of fog lamps. Mine were ... foggy ... haha ... and falling apart. Gonna try to fix my AWD with another method today. If that fails, I'll send in the DEM for repairs. About $500...

02-15-2013, 11:58 AM	#41
legoman786 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 571 Rep: 15	Nissan Altima, and Maxima. The Sentra is in the category for smaller sedans. And that's all I got right now. __________________ 2005 Chevy Aveo. Wife needed a car. Bleh.

02-15-2013, 12:11 PM	#42
KSIMP88 R for Refined. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dallas, OR Posts: 2,504 Rep: 36	OK, Volvo compares this car to the M3. If say more like a Subaru WRX with class and actual traction in snow and ice. __________________ My Ride: 2004 Volvo S60R -- Official Thread 300HP - 295 ft/lbs Torque - 6-speed Manual - AWD Active Chassis Suspension Mod list: CAI, Strut Conversion, HD TCV, Power Slot rotors, Hawks Brake pads Current Performance Guesstimate: 312HP - 305 ft/lbs Torque (I'll save dyno runs for stage 0-3 for a total of 4 runs) To-Do List: Entire Exhaust to 3" Oval IPD, Larger IPD Turbo, K&N Air Filter, IPD Stage III Tune, other misc

02-15-2013, 12:37 PM	#43
Mike Community Director Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 6,134 Rep: 129	06 Era Impala SS. Bingo. Except the manual bit. 3 more horespower, like 40 more torque though. __________________ Take me down to the paradise city where the grass is green, and the girls are pretty. \| Save a tree, support your local drag strip! Read the rules! \| DO NOT REPLY TO SPAM \| See a bad post? Just report it! Daily Driver: 1996 Chevy Blazer LT 4x4 - 235k miles Girlfriend's Car: 2003 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 3.4L 4 door - 130k miles Bike: 1981 Yamaha XS 400 [Almost ready!] Plow Truck: 2000 Chevy Silverado 2500 LT - 190k miles [6.0L, 4x4, ECSB, Eaton Rear Locker] Others: 2012 Chevy Cruze automatic, Sonic sedan manual, both 1.4 Turbo, LT trim

02-15-2013, 12:45 PM	#44
legoman786 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 571 Rep: 15	Counterpoint It's right there in the first line. Though, Car And Driver said it, not Volvo. __________________ 2005 Chevy Aveo. Wife needed a car. Bleh.

02-15-2013, 02:03 PM	#45
KSIMP88 R for Refined. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dallas, OR Posts: 2,504 Rep: 36	Ah, well them too. __________________ My Ride: 2004 Volvo S60R -- Official Thread 300HP - 295 ft/lbs Torque - 6-speed Manual - AWD Active Chassis Suspension Mod list: CAI, Strut Conversion, HD TCV, Power Slot rotors, Hawks Brake pads Current Performance Guesstimate: 312HP - 305 ft/lbs Torque (I'll save dyno runs for stage 0-3 for a total of 4 runs) To-Do List: Entire Exhaust to 3" Oval IPD, Larger IPD Turbo, K&N Air Filter, IPD Stage III Tune, other misc

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02-19-2013, 05:39 PM	#46
KSIMP88 R for Refined. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dallas, OR Posts: 2,504 Rep: 36	The struts are on. Feels like a new car! :-D I think my next focus will be checking everything else out to ensure a solid stage 0. This project is on hols though, for the time being. A lot of family stuff that needs to be a priority. But I'm thinking the plugs are next, then we'll consider a lighter flywheel. __________________ My Ride: 2004 Volvo S60R -- Official Thread 300HP - 295 ft/lbs Torque - 6-speed Manual - AWD Active Chassis Suspension Mod list: CAI, Strut Conversion, HD TCV, Power Slot rotors, Hawks Brake pads Current Performance Guesstimate: 312HP - 305 ft/lbs Torque (I'll save dyno runs for stage 0-3 for a total of 4 runs) To-Do List: Entire Exhaust to 3" Oval IPD, Larger IPD Turbo, K&N Air Filter, IPD Stage III Tune, other misc

03-30-2013, 09:11 PM	#47
KSIMP88 R for Refined. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dallas, OR Posts: 2,504 Rep: 36	Got my Meyle control arms in the mail today. Gonna schedule the install on monday. Are these hard to install? __________________ My Ride: 2004 Volvo S60R -- Official Thread 300HP - 295 ft/lbs Torque - 6-speed Manual - AWD Active Chassis Suspension Mod list: CAI, Strut Conversion, HD TCV, Power Slot rotors, Hawks Brake pads Current Performance Guesstimate: 312HP - 305 ft/lbs Torque (I'll save dyno runs for stage 0-3 for a total of 4 runs) To-Do List: Entire Exhaust to 3" Oval IPD, Larger IPD Turbo, K&N Air Filter, IPD Stage III Tune, other misc

03-30-2013, 11:24 PM	#48
Mike Community Director Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 6,134 Rep: 129	Well it requires a complete front suspension teardown. When you gonna start doing your own work __________________ Take me down to the paradise city where the grass is green, and the girls are pretty. \| Save a tree, support your local drag strip! Read the rules! \| DO NOT REPLY TO SPAM \| See a bad post? Just report it! Daily Driver: 1996 Chevy Blazer LT 4x4 - 235k miles Girlfriend's Car: 2003 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 3.4L 4 door - 130k miles Bike: 1981 Yamaha XS 400 [Almost ready!] Plow Truck: 2000 Chevy Silverado 2500 LT - 190k miles [6.0L, 4x4, ECSB, Eaton Rear Locker] Others: 2012 Chevy Cruze automatic, Sonic sedan manual, both 1.4 Turbo, LT trim

03-31-2013, 12:24 AM	#49
KSIMP88 R for Refined. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dallas, OR Posts: 2,504 Rep: 36	When I buys some tools. ha I want to be in a place with a real garage. When I move next, I'll search for a place with a good garage __________________ My Ride: 2004 Volvo S60R -- Official Thread 300HP - 295 ft/lbs Torque - 6-speed Manual - AWD Active Chassis Suspension Mod list: CAI, Strut Conversion, HD TCV, Power Slot rotors, Hawks Brake pads Current Performance Guesstimate: 312HP - 305 ft/lbs Torque (I'll save dyno runs for stage 0-3 for a total of 4 runs) To-Do List: Entire Exhaust to 3" Oval IPD, Larger IPD Turbo, K&N Air Filter, IPD Stage III Tune, other misc

04-03-2013, 05:28 PM	#50
KSIMP88 R for Refined. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dallas, OR Posts: 2,504 Rep: 36	Scheduled the Meyle's to be installed. Also ordered some mud flaps and a new set of fog lamps. Mine were ... foggy ... haha ... and falling apart. Gonna try to fix my AWD with another method today. If that fails, I'll send in the DEM for repairs. About $500... __________________ My Ride: 2004 Volvo S60R -- Official Thread 300HP - 295 ft/lbs Torque - 6-speed Manual - AWD Active Chassis Suspension Mod list: CAI, Strut Conversion, HD TCV, Power Slot rotors, Hawks Brake pads Current Performance Guesstimate: 312HP - 305 ft/lbs Torque (I'll save dyno runs for stage 0-3 for a total of 4 runs) To-Do List: Entire Exhaust to 3" Oval IPD, Larger IPD Turbo, K&N Air Filter, IPD Stage III Tune, other misc