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Hello all, I had a short post in the intro section but I figured it was time to start a build thread since I just got the coils on and wheels in.
Bought the car bone stock 3 months ago. I actually bought it with plans of just using it as my winter "beater", but I have always wanted a wagon and I always modify my cars so what follows was bound to happen.
Here it is in all it's factoryness.
First thing I did was the grille. Black egg crate from IPD. I took the Volvo slash out of the stock grille and stuck it on the IPD grille.
After that, I bought some roof rails and had them paint matched by a friend. Also put on an appropriate European style front plate. You will notice the nice wheel gap.
It was time to "get serious" after that. Got a set of BC BR coilovers in along with a new set of ESM 004 wheels. 18x8 35 ET. I actually ordered the wheels with gold rivets and red center caps, but they were sent with black rivets and silver centers. They sent me the red centers and gold rivets free of charge. Seeing them in person, I prefer the silver center cap but will be changing the rivets out.
Here's how it sits totally maxed on the BCs. The ride is much better than I was expecting, however I may go to a much stiffer front spring (stock BC is 5k) in order to prevent any wheel/fender marriages.
Now, I just got the coilovers finished on Sunday and went to test fit the wheels today. The custom hub/wheel centric adapters/spacers I purchased from Motorsport-Tech (excellent quality) were sent with the wrong lug bolts and hence drilled too small so I will have to send them back to be redrilled. I called them and they were adamant their book says it's a 12MM lug bolt, but obviously it isn't. They are correcting the problem free of charge and I am still a very happy customer.
Despite the parts problems, all in all a good experience so far. I can't wait to get the wheels on. Hopefully before the snow starts, although I'd love to get a shot of the setup in the snow.
Bought the car bone stock 3 months ago. I actually bought it with plans of just using it as my winter "beater", but I have always wanted a wagon and I always modify my cars so what follows was bound to happen.
Here it is in all it's factoryness.
First thing I did was the grille. Black egg crate from IPD. I took the Volvo slash out of the stock grille and stuck it on the IPD grille.
After that, I bought some roof rails and had them paint matched by a friend. Also put on an appropriate European style front plate. You will notice the nice wheel gap.
It was time to "get serious" after that. Got a set of BC BR coilovers in along with a new set of ESM 004 wheels. 18x8 35 ET. I actually ordered the wheels with gold rivets and red center caps, but they were sent with black rivets and silver centers. They sent me the red centers and gold rivets free of charge. Seeing them in person, I prefer the silver center cap but will be changing the rivets out.
Here's how it sits totally maxed on the BCs. The ride is much better than I was expecting, however I may go to a much stiffer front spring (stock BC is 5k) in order to prevent any wheel/fender marriages.
Now, I just got the coilovers finished on Sunday and went to test fit the wheels today. The custom hub/wheel centric adapters/spacers I purchased from Motorsport-Tech (excellent quality) were sent with the wrong lug bolts and hence drilled too small so I will have to send them back to be redrilled. I called them and they were adamant their book says it's a 12MM lug bolt, but obviously it isn't. They are correcting the problem free of charge and I am still a very happy customer.
Despite the parts problems, all in all a good experience so far. I can't wait to get the wheels on. Hopefully before the snow starts, although I'd love to get a shot of the setup in the snow.
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