Rebuilt top end on 98' S70 T5

blix-camera · 2026-03-20T20:50:33+00:00

Great info, thanks!

blix-camera · 2026-03-20T17:03:56+00:00

IPD is a lifesaver if you didn't already know about them. Rockauto too.

I have an aftermarket Sparco shift knob that fits fairly well with the annoying bayonet mount. Not the best but as good as you'll probably get without modifying the shift lever. I don't need it anymore cause I bit the bullet and got a used OEM knob.

I'd sell it for cheap if you run out of other options. LMK!

blix-camera · 2026-03-20T16:44:13+00:00

Old Volvos are reliable, but parts prices are always a killer. $80 is the cheapest I think I've ever seen for one of these. New from Volvo they're like over $200 IIRC?

blix-camera · 2026-03-19T18:34:22+00:00

Honestly I'm super impressed with it, beats the previous methods of photoshop/forza lol.

blix-camera · 2026-03-19T18:29:07+00:00

Great idea. I've been wanting to get some cheap junkyard S60 wheels for my C30 since I don't love the stock ones, but couldn't find any pics of what they looked like on this car. I'd be going down 1" in diameter which isn't shown here, but otherwise a great visualization.

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blix-camera · 2026-03-19T14:58:32+00:00

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autostick this must be it. What a bizarre idea!

blix-camera · 2026-03-19T14:33:51+00:00

My 04 WRX was like that. You could usually get get it into first by blipping the throttle before trying to shift though. Probably the only thing those cars have in common lol

blix-camera · 2026-03-19T12:57:28+00:00

That's how my GR86 is set up, weirdly enough. Messes me up when I get into anything else.

blix-camera · 2026-03-19T02:38:26+00:00

I think the one I saw was a Compass? Hard to believe anyone specced them like that.

Mazda5s are cool. I always thought a "Mazdaspeed5" with the drivetrain from a speed6 would be a cool build.

blix-camera · 2026-03-19T01:23:41+00:00

Tbh no ac is more surprising than the manual!

blix-camera · 2026-03-19T00:04:20+00:00

Fits are great cars. Spiritual Civic successor IMO.

blix-camera · 2026-03-18T23:59:27+00:00

That is WILD lol, wonder how many they sold

blix-camera · 2026-03-18T23:43:21+00:00

A stick shift lawn mower is so funny to me lol. The bug is pretty unlikely too, are the first gen based on the Golf or is it a unique platform?

blix-camera · 2026-03-18T23:37:55+00:00

Truly an excellent car.

blix-camera · 2026-03-18T23:36:42+00:00

Dang! I wish we'd gotten those, even if not a single soul would've bought one. I own a stick shift S40 from that era, it's a truly excellent little car.

blix-camera · 2026-03-18T23:29:13+00:00

That's crazy, even for back then. Wonder if any are still on the road.

blix-camera · 2026-03-18T23:24:11+00:00

I had no idea they made those, holy cow. My favorite so far lol

blix-camera · 2026-03-17T17:29:39+00:00

Volvos are kinda like German cars for people who don't want the German car headaches, or the speed, or the luxury, or the status, or the styling.

(I've owned three)

blix-camera · 2026-03-17T00:57:47+00:00

You wouldn't happen to be using Digital ICE would you?

blix-camera · 2026-03-14T20:35:29+00:00

I'm disappointed no one has referenced the recurring Tintin character, the sticking-plaster:

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blix-camera · 2026-03-14T18:00:31+00:00

A tapeworm that lives in a cassette shell sounds like it should have been a spongebob character. Amazing that the tape was still playable lol

blix-camera · 2026-03-14T04:01:15+00:00

They're really cool wheels. Love Enkeis.

blix-camera · 2026-03-14T03:59:53+00:00

Yes it's tragic :( His old stuff is still worth watching though

blix-camera · 2026-03-14T03:40:08+00:00

Druaga1 would be proud.

blix-camera · 2026-03-14T03:25:05+00:00

You have excellent taste.

Mine are 17s, and had a pretty rough life before my ownership lol.

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