Volvo S70
I had a 1999 Volvo S70 T-5M. It was a pretty nice car - every option available, including the high-pressure turbocharger and T-5 sunroof option package, but with a manual transmission. Reasonably fast - running to 60 in 6.1 seconds - and perhaps the most comfortable car that I'll ever own. It suffered a premature demise at the hands of an uninsured driver, who shortened it up by a couple of inches.
When my insurance company totalled it out, I bought it back and sold a few stereo parts before selling the rest of the car to an on-line buddy for parts. He stripped it down, and then got a little creative with his power tools ;)
Even though I don't have that car anymore, I'll keep this page up for the sake of those who still want to do some of the stereo upgrades that I did.
This page last modified on March 10, 2010.
Mailing Lists and Web Forums
Tips from my own experience
Miscellaneous Links to vendors and personal web pages
Mailing Lists and Web Forums
Swedespeed.com -- This is probably the best site out there for Volvo enthusiasts.
The BrickBoard has a number
of web-based forums, classified ads, links, etc about all things Volvo.
SwedishBricks
has an e-mail mailing list, FAQs
(Frequently Asked Questions) and other stuff about Volvos. Subscription information for
the mailing list is on this page, too.
Tips from my own experience
Volvo / Dynaudio Audio System Upgrade for the S70
-- the sound system upgrade that no-one at Volvo NA wants you to know about
Volvo / Dynaudio Audio Speaker Kit Brochure
-- long lost, original Volvo literature!
Volvo / Dynaudio Audio Speaker Kit Instructions
-- the installation instructions that came with my own speaker kit.
Programming the Volvo SC-816 Stereo
-- the mid-range stereo for the 70-series cars has some
hidden functions built into its controls
Backyard Mechanic's Resources
-- my choices for shops manuals and OBDII Scan Tools.
PBR Deluxe Brake Pads
-- my review of the most dangerous aftermarket part you can put on a Volvo.
EBC Green Stuff Brake Pads
-- the best low-dust brake pad that I have found for the Volvo 850 / S70 / V70 / C70.
The 1999 Volvo S70 Sales Brochure
Bleeding or
Flushing Clutch Hydraulics -- how to do the job in 15 minutes or less,
not 8 hours like I once did!
Miscellaneous Links to vendors and personal web pages
Volvospeed has loads of great information,
including the outstanding Bay 13
repairs and maintainence section.
FCP Groton is one of my favorite sources for OEM and aftermarket replacement parts. Good parts, great prices and fast shipping.
IPD is probably the premier Volvo aftermarket parts
source. They also sell many OEM Volvo parts, and their prices on these are comparable
to the local dealer. For some aftermarket items, they are the sole US source. But for most
common maintainence items, you can find lower prices with minimal web searching. Their service
has always been exemplary, so you can't go wrong with IPD, but you might be able to do better.
Volvo Parts Direct -- waaaaay cheaper than IPD!
Volvo of North America -- current
stuff that I can't afford.
Kino's Volvo Home Page
is another private project that includes trouble survey results.
Volvo Lovers' Webring
is probably the most extensive listing of Volvo related web sites on the net.
The Volvo Owners Club
has some good info about my regular commuter car.
The Volvo Performance Site
was a pleasant surprise. Flying Bricks -- what a concept!
B&D Used Auto Parts specializes
in salvaging Volvos and Saabs. I've dealt with them, their prices are good,
the products are good, and they'll ship you the parts you need without you
ever needing to step foot in a junkyard.
RPR Discount Volvo
Parts -- I've never dealt with them, but from their web site, it looks
like they're pretty serious about Volvos.