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KSIMP88 · 10-05-2012, 01:56 AM

2004 S60R. 300HP, 295 TQ. 6-Speed Manual. 3700lbs. Haldex. AWD. WIN.
Bought for $11000. Plans for this one:

1. Replace those ugly wheels
2. Learn to shift it and drive it like a BOSS
3. find out what all mods he had on it. Already discovered an amazing CAI, HD TCV, strut conversion, new fuel filter, and amazing tires (Proxes 4). wonder what else....
4. Finish the IPD stage III. Outlook: 425-450HP. ??? TQ. 35MPG Highway.

Total cost of car mods included should be close to $20,000. when I pick her up tomorrow, I'll take some detailed pics. This is going to be fun. This is the kind of car that I am thrilled to have. I'm happy the way it is, so anything else I do will be a bonus. The T5 had FWD, which was a bit boring. The T5 had no torque until about 25 MPH. This thing LAUNCHES. I'm still not entirely comfortable with flooring it... lol. Gonna see if I can get my dad to take it for a joy ride with me so I can get an early taste before I master it and take it to PIR. This thing VS any of your silly TBirds, Raptor! lol

Raptor22 · 10-05-2012, 10:47 AM

Those wheels aren't that bad. I'd be more worried about the fact that you like beaver....

In all seriousness, nice car though.

psp4ever · 10-05-2012, 10:55 AM

Nice car.

**S D** · 10-05-2012, 11:26 AM

Nice. Now can you imagine what the car would be like to drive with RWD, less D/T loss, and half the weight? That's what my Nissan is.

Congrats on the nice find. Have any pics of the engine bay?

cluffenstein · 10-05-2012, 12:17 PM

You don't know how to drive stick? This should be interesting....

**S D** · 10-05-2012, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by cluffenstein

You don't know how to drive stick? This should be interesting....

I took it as he's still learning to drive a stick with AWD, not that he doesn't know entirely. IIRC he had a Toyota with a stick before.

AWD manual cars can be very different to drive from a typical RWD/FWD manual car. Launching an AWD manual car is like an art form, LOL.

Raptor22 · 10-05-2012, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cluffenstein

You don't know how to drive stick? This should be interesting....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed_Demon

I took it as he's still learning to drive a stick with AWD, not that he doesn't know entirely. IIRC he had a Toyota with a stick before.

AWD manual cars can be very different to drive from a typical RWD/FWD manual car. Launching an AWD manual car is like an art form, LOL.

Owning a car with a stick you should learn pretty quick. I tried teaching my friend in both the Mustang and the F-150 and he was hopeless, didnt understand that you had to let the clutch out slow through the engagement point. He would just hit the engagement point and then dump it causing burnouts to ensue at ever intersection.

He went and bought a 5 speed 280ZX and he drove it perfectly after about 15 minutes...

cluffenstein · 10-05-2012, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Raptor22

Owning a car with a stick you should learn pretty quick. I tried teaching my friend in both the Mustang and the F-150 and he was hopeless, didnt understand that you had to let the clutch out slow through the engagement point. He would just hit the engagement point and then dump it causing burnouts to ensue at ever intersection.

He went and bought a 5 speed 280ZX and he drove it perfectly after about 15 minutes...

It's how I learned in the focus. 3 hours later I was rarely stalling, a week later no problems at all... and the Transmission was the one part of the focus I never had an issue with!

**Mike** · 10-05-2012, 08:26 PM

IIRC his yota years ago was a stick.

KSIMP88 · 10-05-2012, 09:41 PM

1. Why the HELL would I want RWD over AWD?
2. Yes, the little pedal car was a stick
3. I don't like the wheels, besides they are really screwed up bad with curbing. More than I'm willing to pay to fix.
4. D/T loss? what's that?

10-05-2012, 01:56 AM	#1
KSIMP88 R for Refined. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dallas, OR Posts: 2,778 Rep: 38	KSIMP's Volvo - The Sequel 2004 S60R. 300HP, 295 TQ. 6-Speed Manual. 3700lbs. Haldex. AWD. WIN. Bought for $11000. Plans for this one: 1. Replace those ugly wheels 2. Learn to shift it and drive it like a BOSS 3. find out what all mods he had on it. Already discovered an amazing CAI, HD TCV, strut conversion, new fuel filter, and amazing tires (Proxes 4). wonder what else.... 4. Finish the IPD stage III. Outlook: 425-450HP. ??? TQ. 35MPG Highway. Total cost of car mods included should be close to $20,000. when I pick her up tomorrow, I'll take some detailed pics. This is going to be fun. This is the kind of car that I am thrilled to have. I'm happy the way it is, so anything else I do will be a bonus. The T5 had FWD, which was a bit boring. The T5 had no torque until about 25 MPH. This thing LAUNCHES. I'm still not entirely comfortable with flooring it... lol. Gonna see if I can get my dad to take it for a joy ride with me so I can get an early taste before I master it and take it to PIR. This thing VS any of your silly TBirds, Raptor! lol __________________ 2001 Tahoe LT Autoride w/ third seat K&N air filter

10-05-2012, 10:55 AM	#3
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10-05-2012, 11:26 AM	#4
S D Forum Editor Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the garage. Posts: 1,826 Rep: 53	Nice. Now can you imagine what the car would be like to drive with RWD, less D/T loss, and half the weight? That's what my Nissan is. Congrats on the nice find. Have any pics of the engine bay? __________________ Simplify, then add lightness.

10-05-2012, 08:26 PM	#9
Mike Community Director Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 6,838 Rep: 138	IIRC his yota years ago was a stick. __________________ "He shouted: 'You've won! Didn't you know?' I didn't, and it's about the nicest thing I've ever been told" -Bruce McLaren, 1968 Belgian Grand Prix Read the rules! \| DO NOT REPLY TO SPAM Daily Driver: 1996 Chevy Blazer LT 4x4 - 235k miles Girlfriend's Car: 2003 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 3.4L 4 door - 130k miles Bikes: 1979 Yamaha XS 750, 1981 Yamaha XS 400 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

10-05-2012, 09:41 PM	#10
KSIMP88 R for Refined. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dallas, OR Posts: 2,778 Rep: 38	1. Why the HELL would I want RWD over AWD? 2. Yes, the little pedal car was a stick 3. I don't like the wheels, besides they are really screwed up bad with curbing. More than I'm willing to pay to fix. 4. D/T loss? what's that? __________________ 2001 Tahoe LT Autoride w/ third seat K&N air filter

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