MyNameIdeasWereTaken C30 Progression Thread

[MyNameIdeasWereTaken]

2008 Volvo C30 T5 "Belle"

Phase 1: V2.0 Cosmic White / Laser Blue Metallic FWD M66 272whp 345ftlbs of torque 0-60mph: 4.925 seconds	Phase 2: V2.0 Cosmic White / Laser Blue Metallic AWD M66 266whp 331ftlbs of torque
Stock Options: Bi-Xenon headlights (DRLs disabled) Fog lights Dynamic Stability Traction Control Cruise Control Rain Sensing Windshield Brushed Aluminum Interior Trim Power/Memory Driver Seat Dynaudio "Illumination" Sport Pedals Carbon Fiber B-Pillars Tire Pressure Monitoring System Sunglasses Holder Rubber Floor Mats Rear Bumper Reflectors Auto-dimming Mirror with Compass R-Design Gauges Rear Mudflaps	Stock Options: Bi-Xenon headlights (DRLs disabled) Fog lights Dynamic Stability Traction Control Cruise Control R-Design Interior Trim "Illumination" Sport Pedals Carbon Fiber B-Pillars Tire Pressure Monitoring System Rear Bumper Reflectors Auto-dimming Mirror with Compass R-Design Gauges Rear Mudflaps
Exterior Cosmetic Modifications: LED Fog Lights & City Lights LED Reverse Lights LED License Plate Lights Stealth Turn Signal Bulbs (see more info here) Rear Wiper Delete (see more info here) "Objects in Mirror are Losing" Sticker Miller Motoring Skid Plate TheBelgian Brake Light Conversion (see more info here) Custom Stealth Headlights (see more info here) Personalized Front Grille Blue Vinyl Painted Brake Calipers Maker Motorsports Rear Diffuser Quad Exhaust Tips Custom Fog Grilles GT500 Hood Vent Blue Lug Nuts TSW Carthage 18" x 8" ET+40 Custom Side Skirt Splitters Custom Front Splitter Quick Release Front Bumper Volvo Valve Stem Caps Blue Center Caps Custom Rear Wing Custom Front Canards Intake Fender Vent Hood Pins	Exterior Cosmetic Modifications: LED Fog Lights & City Lights LED Reverse Lights LED License Plate Lights Stealth Turn Signal Bulbs (see more info here) Rear Wiper Delete (see more info here) "Objects in Mirror are Losing" Sticker Miller Motoring Skid Plate TheBelgian Brake Light Conversion (see more info here) Custom Stealth Headlights (see more info here) Personalized Front Grille Blue Vinyl Painted Brake Calipers Maker Motorsports Rear Diffuser Quad Exhaust Tips Custom Fog Grilles GT500 Hood Vent Purple Lug Nuts TSW Carthage 18" x 8" ET+40 Custom Side Skirt Splitters Custom Front Splitter Quick Release Front Bumper Volvo Valve Stem Caps Custom Rear Wing Custom Front Canards Custom Fender Vents Hood Pins Custom Wide Body
Interior Cosmetic Modifications: Full LED Conversion Aluminum Foot Rest Momo Steering Wheel with NRG Quick Release and Momo 4538 Hub (see more info here) Permanent GPS Mount Radar Detector Mount Rear Seat Delete and Shelf Blue Key Case Aluminum Shift Ball (see more info here) Heritage Club Badges Custom A-Pillar Gauge Pod (see more info here) Horn Relocation Personalized Rear Lettering G-Force 5 Point Camlock Harnesses Custom Shift Boot Volvo Pegasus 18" x 8" Spare (see more info here) Sparco Seats (see more info here) Custom Pedal Spacer	Interior Cosmetic Modifications: Full LED Conversion Elevate Alcantara Steering Wheel Blue Key Case Aluminum Shift Ball (see more info here) Heritage Club Badges Custom A-Pillar Gauge Pod (see more info here) Horn Relocation Personalized Rear Lettering Custom Harness Bar G-Force 5 Point Camlock Harnesses Custom Shift Boot Volvo Pegasus 18" x 8" Spare (see more info here) Sparco Seats (see more info here) Custom Pedal Spacer
Audio & Electronics: 3 Way 12V Splitter Garmin GPS Cobra Radar Detector Kinivo Bluetooth Aux Unit Glowshift Boost/Vacuum Gauge Glowshift Volt Meter Battery Relocation (see more info here) Eyourlife LED Light Bar (see more info here) Black Box G1W Dash Cam Quad Fog Lights	Audio & Electronics: Glowshift Boost/Vacuum Gauge Glowshift Volt Meter Battery Relocation (see more info here) Eyourlife LED Light Bar (see more info here) Quad Fog Lights
Performance & Handling: H&R Coilovers Elevate Rear Sway Bar Massive Adjustable Rear Camber Arms Forge Recirculation Valve Elevate Turbo Control valve IPD HD Coilpacks Custom Short Ram Intake Elevate Intake Plenum Do88 Intercooler Elevate Intercooler Hardpipe Kit Elevate Silicone Hose Set Elevate Non-Resonated Cat Back Exhaust Manzo Catless 3" Downpipe Newman Camshafts Custom Shark Tune Stainless Steel Brake lines Eurosport Tuning Front Strut Bar TheBelgian Half Cage (see more info on rear brace here) Meyle HD Endlinks Mazda 3 Torque Mount with WhiteLine Kit Greddy RS type BOV Fumoto Oil Drain Valve Porsche 70mm Throttle Body (see more info here) Hotchkis RSB Brackets Mishimoto Aluminum Coolant Reservoir (see more info here) Wilwood 6 Piston 320mm Front Brakes TheBelgian 320mm Rear Brakes (see more info here) drjonez Race Mode switch (see more info here) KYB Adjustable Shocks Clutch Shock Load Limiter Delete (see more info here)	Performance & Handling: AWD Conversion H&R Coilovers Elevate Rear Sway Bar Massive Adjustable Rear Camber Arms Forge Recirculation Valve IPD HD Coilpacks Custom Short Ram Intake Elevate Intake Plenum Evolve Intercooler Elevate Intercooler Hardpipe Kit Elevate Silicone Hose Set Custom Non-Resonated 3" Exhaust Custom Catless 3" Downpipe Custom Shark Tune Stainless Steel Brake lines Eurosport Tuning Front Strut Bar Custom Rear Upper Stabilizer Bar Honda Pilot Endlinks Damond Torque Mount Greddy RS type BOV Fumoto Oil Drain Valve Porsche 70mm Throttle Body (see more info here) Hotchkis RSB Brackets Mishimoto Aluminum Coolant Reservoir (see more info here) Volvo 320mm Front Brakes TheBelgian 320mm Rear Brakes (see more info here) KYB Adjustable Shocks Clutch Shock Load Limiter Delete (see more info here)
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[TG]

You did not still Carrera's car name . . . ha ha
Mileage?

[rentalcar]

Damn, looks like a nice setup to start working with!

[MyNameIdeasWereTaken]

You did not still Carrera's car name . . . ha ha
Mileage?

That was Belle too? Hmm...

In a few months, you'll understand why her name is going to be Belle. Something along the the lines of Blue Bell...

93k miles. No mods installed until 60k, and the timing belt has just been replaced. So it's an excellent starting ground.

I know I didn't build this car up from stock, but you have to give me some credit since I installed most of these parts on the S40 already.

[blvd]

Pics? Too lazy to sign up for C30 Crew.

[MyNameIdeasWereTaken]

Pics? Too lazy to sign up for C30 Crew.

Don't worry, I figure a lot of SwedeSpeeders won't want to sign up for Crew, so I'll post duplicates of everything on both forums.

I don't have any good pictures yet, just what's from the listing and I don't want to share those... I'll get some pics tomorrow though

[Shred40]

subscribed :]

[MyNameIdeasWereTaken]

Just landed in Trenton, now to get to the car.

[Veefifty T5AWD]

Too bad it's a rainy day for the first ride in the new C30!

[Swagger XC]

Oooh...I'll definitely be following this! My mom has a 2010 cosmic white/java brown c30 that I am in line to inherit. Already planning mods lol.

[Shred40]

I can't believe its been 25 hours since you landed and no pictures!

[MyNameIdeasWereTaken]

I can't believe its been 25 hours since you landed and no pictures!

Sorry! Once I get home I'll upload a few

[JN2k108]

Does it still have the fender stripes? Lol

[MyNameIdeasWereTaken]

No, mostly stock cosmetically.

[MyNameIdeasWereTaken]

6AM flight, sunrise over Virginia.



Wendy picked me up in Trenton, NJ. After some fun adventures in Beacon, NY, we headed up to Oswego to meet MadderMax and exchanged a piece of paper that represented money for a piece of paper that represents ownership of a C30.

After years of waiting / searching, I'm finally in my dream car Previously owned by MadderMAX, this is starting off as a near clone of my old S40, but I will be adding to that list very quickly.

Lake Ontario in the background:


Spent last night with a couple other C30s, then came back to Atlanta today.



...And now the true fun begins

[MyNameIdeasWereTaken]

Wasting no time, let the mods begin!

Swapped over the super bright Cree LED reverse bulbs from my S40. I need to order new LED bulbs for the license plate lights, anyone know which size they are off the top of their head? I could always measure or dig up the LED thread, but it never hurts to ask.




LED H11 Fog bulbs, 6000K, and regulated LED city lights.




Swapped over the brushed aluminum foot rest; so happy to finally have 3 pedals.




Just an FYI, I cannot clear coke cans.



Went to show my parents the new car...
Mom: "Whoa this is low! Are you going to try to fix that?"
Me: "Yes, it needs moar low!!!!"

[Shred40]

Mom: "Whoa this is low! Are you going to try to fix that?"
Me: "Yes, it needs moar low!!!!"

hahaha

looks awesome man!

[volvohutter]

Happy to see you finally got your C30! Can you post a link for those LED taillights? Thanks

[RadioZero]

congrats! killer color combo

[airjordan117]

Wasting no time, let the mods begin!

Swapped over the super bright Cree LED reverse bulbs from my S40. I need to order new LED bulbs for the license plate lights, anyone know which size they are off the top of their head? I could always measure or dig up the LED thread, but it never hurts to ask.




LED H11 Fog bulbs, 6000K, and regulated LED city lights.




Swapped over the brushed aluminum foot rest; so happy to finally have 3 pedals.




Just an FYI, I cannot clear coke cans.



Went to show my parents the new car...
Mom: "Whoa this is low! Are you going to try to fix that?"
Me: "Yes, it needs moar low!!!!"

Looks amazing link for the bulbs plzzzzz😁

[onezero]

i appreciate the fact that you still have the genes for a Volvo. tell me about this c30 in comparison with your ex s40. pros and cons. and also, what coilover settings is that? i'd like to get my s40 so low. keep up the good work Michael, i like the mods already

[MyNameIdeasWereTaken]

Happy to see you finally got your C30! Can you post a link for those LED taillights? Thanks

Factory tail lights, just LED reverse bulbs. I'll post a link once I'm not on my phone.

congrats! killer color combo

Thanks! But it's too common and is going to change.

Looks amazing link for the bulbs plzzzzz😁

Which bulbs?

i appreciate the fact that you still have the genes for a Volvo. tell me about this c30 in comparison with your ex s40. pros and cons. and also, what coilover settings is that? i'd like to get my s40 so low. keep up the good work Michael, i like the mods already

This car has an upgraded inlet manifold, focus RS cams, and coilovers. Everything else is the same as my S40 had.

It's an M66 and it's much lighter than the S40, so it's a lot faster off the line and through the turns. The cams make a huge difference above 2800 RPM, but 6 gears also help a lot. Not to mention no torque limiter.

These are H&R coilovers. Great stance, but I want to roll the fenders and lower her a bit more.

[MartijnGizmo]

Congrats on the new ride, looking forward to your progress with it!

[Bunyanderman]

Are you going to a K16 turbo? It seems you already have the perfect set-up for it.

[MyNameIdeasWereTaken]

Are you going to a K16 turbo? It seems you already have the perfect set-up for it.

Once all the bugs are worked out with the tunes, I will.

The previous owner was planning on a K16, the only thing this car is missing is the turbo itself.

[Bunyanderman]

What Hp are you looking at with the big turbo? Are you going to try and run it safe, or try and maximize hp? I would think you would be around 450 at the crank.

[MyNameIdeasWereTaken]

The last dyno showed 254hp/332tq at the wheels, but that was before the cams. If/when I go K16, I'll be relatively conservative. I'd like to see over 300whp, which is very realistic. Fastest P1 Volvo in the Western Hemisphere would be a fun title, but many risks.

Though, I'm pretty sure this is one of the fastest K04 P1s in the world right now. The numbers are pretty impressive.

[airjordan117]

Which bulbs?

The led reverse bulbs 😊

[FosgateLife]

Looks amazing

[JN2k108]

Nice!

[MyNameIdeasWereTaken]

Here are the LED reverse bulbs that I have, but being e-bay, I can't guarantee that the seller is selling the exact same bulbs (it's been a few months).
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-1156-BA15...item54045b1283

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Installed my Redline Goods steering wheel:






Also installed the factory sunglasses holder:

[MyNameIdeasWereTaken]

Testing out the Midirs, I think they're going to stay. Not many classic C30s still running on Midirs.

[JN2k108]

You mean we're the only ones running midirs

[MyNameIdeasWereTaken]

You mean we're the only ones running midirs

You're the only other classic C30 I've recently seen with them on.

[JN2k108]

I always run them in summers lol