We Bought A Civic Type R Killing Volvo C30 For Only $5,200

We're at it again and this time we bought a 2008 Volvo C30. 5 Cylinders of turbocharged fury with Honda's brand new Civic Type R squarely in our sights!
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[@mousiee7]

I love the fact that you guys go off the beaten path with the cars you choose. Two Volvos, an IS, an AM and a BRZ. Keep it up!

[@guilhermealmeidacost]

As a c30 owner I can't wait to see more videos about this build

[@adammadsen714]

Yeeees

[@iggy151]

Same

[@michaelmazani]

Same. Ovlov for life

[@Ajallday1010]

You can eliminate torque steer with front traction bars they keep the front wheels planted also good look on the build man I'll definitely stay tuned in to see this thing progress

[@Cosmicgardening]

upvoting for visibility

[@darrylrichardson1997]

In my opinion Volvo’s are over looked they’re really are sleepers

[@Ohlyver]

most nordic cars are !

[@charliewilliams9811]

Always liked C30s and bought a base model 2008 for my daughter and really liked it. I found one for myself - a 2013 R Design with every option except Nav. 16,000 miles, six speed in burnt orange - I may like the silver a bit better, but the orange is unique and stays clean looking all the time. Paid too much, I am sure, but I got the last year, highest optioned model and it even had an extended factory warranty. Added an Elevate torque mount, down pipe, full exhaust, sway bar, tune and rear strut bar. turbo intake pipe and a bigger front strut bar. Perfect car. Quick enough to be fun, but keeps you out of trouble and practical enough to use everyday. Good luck with your project!

[@nboy7]

Ive owned a few cars in my time, the best car I ever owned was a Volvo C30 T5 (Polestar Optimised). Never was a Volvo fan, in fact I really wanted an Audi A3 3.2 Quattro but it was out of my price range. Got the C30 T5 R-design for a good price, i didn't know much about it, i just liked how it looked. Man what an awesome machine it was and the funniest thing was that it was faster than the Audi 3.2 by a fair bit. Great car, great engine and incredibly fun to drive.

[@twistedsanity623]

nboy7 yeah there is a vid somewhere on youtube of a c30 t5 racing a golf r32 which also has a 3.2 engine same as the audi i guess (could be wrong)... the volvo ran away from it lol.

[@8eightfab520]

Woohoo!! Glad to see another Volvo on the page, that is a really clean C30!!

[@pokest225]

Mod list to the volvo to be competitive : Engine: Block mod to prevent cracked liners. At least 440cc injectors from focus mk2 rs. At least K16 focus mk2 rs turbo. Cold air intake. Bigger intake manifold. Bigger intercooler and bigger air charge pipes. Complete exhaust system. Tune. All of this will give you around 380 bhp and 500nm. Transmission : Reinforced clutch. Limited slip differential. Stronger lower engine mount. Short shifter. Chassis: Decent coilovers. Front strut bar. More rigid wishbone bushes. Adjustable rear sway bar. Better brake system. Lighter wheels. Decent tires. Maybe some weight reduction. Maybe some chasis reinforcements. If that doesn't work, simply sell it and get the civic lol. Good luck with the project. :)

[@maybelive765]

pokest225 EP3 CIVIC!!!!

[@pokest225]

@@maybelive765 nice car. Simple, light and agile. But far behind in the power numbers. Needs a lot more work to get more power from it.

[@superben2000]

And it would still get dusted by a CTR on track....

[@HostmorkeCZ]

Maybe Live uh yaaa ep3! I think they’re referring to the fk8 type r though which will be hard to beat.

[@zebrahead32199]

Looking really forward for this project Omg its gonna be great :D

[@Korruptionen]

Congrats and welcome to the club! Great looking car!

[@codyhawes9541]

I really love my C30! I'm looking forward to seeing what you guys do to the pre-facelift! You're gonna really enjoy it!

[@Sh3dinja]

I'm so glad to see another excited Volvo guy join the community! I can't wait to see what you do!

[@davidgorny4766]

The rear window is a clever hommage to the legendary P1800ES. Love it!

[@quikgt]

Always wanted a C30 & you’re doing what I would have, so ....subscribed!

[@alpinab14]

5 pot t5 , whats not to like

[@charlesshamseldin9555]

Subscribed. Because of your love for the Focus. mk1 focus for life.

[@twistedsanity623]

I'm new to this channel but can't wait for more of this. I bought one of these earlier this year and I love it. Already put a bigger exhaust on it and 19" claws. Looks and sounds amazing. Would love to see what mods you guys do so that I can do the same lol.

[@youtubasoarus]

Congrats on the new car! Awesome that it's another Volvo. I've looked at the C30 previously, just ended up going for the R. heh. Great car, looks more practical and possibly more economical. If anything it's lighter so there's that. This thing with 400hp would be a monster. Very slick looking car! :) Looks like those lenses are plastic so they should buff up nice, but double check yeah. Also tried the S40 briefly but it was VERY down on power, but I was looking at a clapped out model so it might have just needed work. :/

[@SanProsan1993]

NOW WE'RE TALKING!!!! Love it guys! Your videos made me buy a Volvo. Not as sporty (2006 Volvo XC90 2.5T AWD) but absolutely love it and not a single regret! As a matter of fact - looking to expand the number of Volvos in our family. Japanese cars treated us well until now, but Volvos are just sooo much better...

[@ShiftingLanes]

Congrats on the XC San! And thank you so much for watching🙂 can’t wait to bring you more. Cheers! -Gregson

[@metaljew4456]

@San Pro Boy are you in for a Rude Awakening! Volvo’s DO NOT have Japanese reliability. Not even close! I have owned many Japanese cars: 2006 6 speed Acura TL purchased new. A 2002 WRX Bug Eye. That had issues but we all know that Subaru’s are reliable. And I have owned a 2004 XC70 Cross Country since new. She now has 140,000 miles on her. It’s taken a lot of work and a lot of $$$ to get her to this point. Shit on Volvo’s break that you didn’t even know was possible on “normal” cars!

[@kratoswolf6523]

Philip Rosenthale that your car has those problems doesn't mean every volvo has that

[@weedmastersr]

Not true. Volvo has always been one of the most reliable car brands. Your one example means nothing. I can offer an example as well. 1997 Volvo V40 with almost 200,000 miles and no major work done on her ever.

[@kratoswolf6523]

Protector of the Republic ayy 2003 V40 here, sporting edition, 2.0t

[@boudewijnknopf8998]

As a C30 T5 owner I approve this purchase! I've had the car for over a year now and I am still very much in love with it. Can't wait to see what you are going to do with it, might inspire me to do some of it as well. Subscribed!

[@andrewkropp2748]

I just discovered this channel today. I subbed because I am getting a used c30 tomorrow and I want to see the progress of the build so I can get ideas to modify the car

[@mohammednawaz7789]

I've just subscribe lol saw the description and laughed then saw the video and my jaw dropped and that V70 is the most awesome sounding Volvo I've heard

[@MK2.75_Focus_ST-InstaG]

Listen to the Mk2 Focus RS 😍

[@jamcastillo01]

My 04 S60R has glass front lenses. Not sure if yours are plastic. Check on the back for the headlight access , the light caps may have worn rubber seals. If not, a headlight restore kit should help.

[@jonscoupe]

Great choice. Love these cars. Great sound from that stunning 5 cylinder engine, just like the old Audi Quattro's, and highly tunable. Looking forward to your future videos featuring this car. Cheers, Jon.

[@ShiftingLanes]

Thanks for watching!

[@albester2006]

I can't wait to see what you do right with this car! In the Volvo modding community its usually the older vehicles and a lot of new vehicles, I feel like the C30 is often overlooked, as a C30 owner myself I am so keen to see the result :D

[@LostReplay]

love the Volvo community have a s60 and i love it, keep up the good work.

[@chrismartinez3160]

The rear hatch glass is unique because it's a hormage to the old Volvo shooting brake wagon the P1800E station wagon. Look on online for rear view picture of that car and you see how similar they are.

[@RichieRouge206]

New subscriber from the UK by the way 👍🏼😎

[@colormedax9073]

Texas here, I’ve got a C30 too, 2009 with the T5. Super excited to see what your build turns into, I’ve been trying to build mine out but the budgeting hasn’t worked out so far. Keep it coming!

[@Shifty_Eyed_Dog]

Just shared you on r/volvo I ❤ that you are adding to your Volvo collection! It shows that you took the feedback from the KZbin survey to heart, you listened and acted on it. Really appreciate the respect you have shown to your viewer's opinion. Very much looking forward to what happens NEXT!

[@ShiftingLanes]

Thank you much for watching and your support! Means the world to us.

[@Shifty_Eyed_Dog]

@@ShiftingLanes to be quite honest, if you went full throttle into Volvo, you would do quite well domestically and internationally. The Volvo community is starved for fresh content and will support quality creators like you and Gregson

[@mangewide]

Nice wish you luck from Sweden ;)

[@julianvelas8591]

Just bought my Volvo c30 for 600 have always been a Honda JDM type of guy but this vid just hyped me up so much I MUST watch the rest and new ones to come!!

[@THEGHOSTSLAVE]

I believe that color is Electric Silver Metallic! Love it!

[@mariosroom8023]

I’ve seen these and I’m mad in love with them. Beautiful unique car

[@Antilaakeri]

Dang! This is awesome

[@edgaralvarezfregoso8781]

Do a video about de s40 t5 please!🙏🏻❤️ I got one! Actually my first car! And I want to learn more about them! I’m from Mexico! Just subscribed!!👌🏻🔥

[@Supergrunged]

Good luck with that K16 Turbo.... Many owners just deal with the small issues, but for power, that's where to look.

[@XBOXzWiiPz]

got one of my own as my first car, a 2008 c30 t5 r-design with a catback exhaust and intake from bsr and some 18 inch wheels, love this car to pieces. Looks almost like urs.

[@markkibbe1802]

Nice! 2005 V50 T5 M66 owner here. I've wanted to do something like this for a while now to the V50, but the fact that it's my daily and only car (and of course money) has gotten in the way. Can't wait to see what you do with this car. Should be fun! BTW the color is Electric Silver Metallic.

[@yurekandsnakes]

I have a c30 2011 d3 with 67k on the clock which is mapped to 200bhp. I’m debating swapping it for a 07 t5 with 100k which is mapped to 270ish bhp with great service history and good condition. Any thoughts?

[@edwardlongshanks827]

Glass hatch is reminiscent of the old P1800ES hatch. I'm sure that was intentional.

[@sneakle]

Edward Longshanks and the 480 Turbo. P1800ES hatch -> 480 Turbo -> C30, my favourite family tree

[@edwardlongshanks827]

Never actually seen a 480 except in pictures. Seen a few P1800ES and when I was young I thought it would be neat to have one.

[@runner3033]

They said as much when this car first came out.

[@faerymum122]

its was modeled on the p1800es which was driven by "the Saint" in the 70's tv show

[@edwardlongshanks827]

@@faerymum122 "The Saint" drove a P1800 coupe and not the P1800es. It was a '60s show made from 1962 to 1969. There was also a show called "The Return of the Saint" made in the late '70s with Ian Ogilvy reprising the Roger Moore role but the car in that one was a Jaguar XJS.

[@arschkopp]

The C30 was also on Top Gear, as a never released Polestar edition, but Clarkson loved it!

[@ShiftingLanes]

Wasnt that the one with the moleskin dash?

[@arschkopp]

@@ShiftingLanes Yep! Made out of a single giant mole, as clarkson assumed :-D

[@mattg9364]

Enjoy it! I've got the same motor in my ford mondeo. Just putting in a hybrid turbo, shooting for 370hp. That noise! Just make sure you block mod it!

[@ZBS91]

2000 s70 glt se owner here. Love my volvo. It is really a fun car to drive and parts are not expensive at all and maintenance is cake. Plus it's a Moondust Metallic and it makes me love it even more.

[@luker2728]

As a c30 owner I can say it's been a love hate relationship with it

[@StokmanFeilsok]

@@fcukthenicks probably springs, wheel bearings and rear front control arm bushings. Injectors if it's a diesel. C30/c70 v50 s40 are not volvos, they're Ford...

[@Ohlyver]

how can you appreciate a relationship without a little hate at some points? My 2009 C30 T5 R-Design has been a pain in the butt at some point, but i must state that it is real that the volvo community is really helping. but i must say, most of the problems i got were due to previous owners careless quick fix and bad garage repair done by seemingly oblivious mechanics.. find yourself a well reputed volvo specialist that knows about old volvos.. they're more invested in your cars well being and less greedy than the volvo dealerships. where I live, dealerships garage rates are 140$/hrs.. My specialist's rate is 65$/hrs.. and he knows more about volvos than the dealer does.

[@ST6Dude360]

I own a C30 T5, this oughta be interesting! Maybe i'll get some ideas ;)

[@mrdudeman29]

C30s are so cool! I have a 00 v70R and the c30 is one of the only more moddern volvos i would actually think about getting

[@chdini1036]

I am thinking of getting a c30. But as I live in britain, we dont really have the 2.5 engines. 2.0 diesel and petrol are the strongest ones. However I heard the diesel is better as it has more punch, as it has more torque and has only 11hp less and is more economical. So I will probably go with the diesel. I was also wondering if I should get the pre or the post face lift one. I actually think the older front looks better. What is your opinion guys?

[@BobbyEVII]

I have done a bit of wrench turning on my C30. Love it. If you end up needing to replace or rebuild the axles go with quality over saving a few bucks. Learned from experience 😉

[@johangonzalez4975]

I own a 2010 S80 T6 and a 2004 XC70 with the same 2.5 turbo plant, straight pipe, IPD tcv, throttle body spacer, poly engine torque mounts, k&n air filter and stage 1 sharkperformance tune, it's another car... being an extremely heavy car is surprisingly quick, capable of smoking any midsize sedan and even v6's camaros, chargers and mustangs. It's hilarious when my wife flies out of the green lights and kids in little hondas try to catch us. The engine notes with the typical turbo whistle are a joy to hear.

[@GeoAnaGR]

You can totally make the C30 as fast as the new CTR! I would to see you making that build

[@xsrednax0198]

Long story short, I once bought a 08 c30 6-speed that was non running for $1400 bucks. Simply had to reprogram a key at the dealer, clean it up, and had a lovely car. Best of luck with yours!!

[@jordandennis2702]

I was so close to picking up a C30. Ended up going with a Mini Cooper s instead (no regrets). Really like the idea of a c30 build, haven’t seen one online yet! V70R is still my dream Volvo but this is defiantly 2nd place. Like the #DadWagon, I have huge belief in your big goal. We just need a hashtag lol

[@jordandennis2702]

Also, kinda funny that you own a ford-owned Aston and a Ford-owned Volvo

[@ShiftingLanes]

Yeah. I'm drawing a blank on the hashtag. Open to suggestions for sure.

[@powerlightschile2432]

Is a great car, i had a 2010 T5!!! I went for the intake with piping, new intercooler, exhaust and ecu reflash, near 305 BHP

[@muinzakaria9292]

Twin exhaust pipe if with muffler each probably to tone down exhaust sound while providing more exhaust flow than single rear muffler design?

[@a2b3c]

i got the V70 T5 - with the BSR TuningKit (OBD Interface programming of the ecu ECU) -> same Engine... yields in 260HP and 400Nm - makes it pretty sporty now :) and i like the 5cyl sound a lot ' '

[@kingirvin7405]

I have a 2009 ford focus sedan, what are some good performance mods?

[@NotSean269]

I race one of the Focus ST mk2 in Time attack, An absolutely amazing Engine. Check out the Scorpion Exhaust non res, I'm fully de-cat and its amazing as a daily. Subbed and looking forward to what you do with it :)

[@jamiechristie8658]

Just so you know. I literally subscribed because you love Volvos like myself🙌💗

[@ShiftingLanes]

Welcome Jamie! Thanks for the sub and watching 🙂 -Gregson

[@jamiechristie8658]

@@ShiftingLanes pleasure is mine bro

[@ChevyBM]

That is a fun little car and compared to cars like Golf, A3 and other small cars this stands out in a good way! The back part is my favorite it has design elements all from the P1800 ES and the weird 480.

[@RichieRouge206]

I’m on my 10th Volvo - I love them, currently have a V50 T5

[@matthewdnorris]

I work at a Volvo dealer and these things are fun. Tighten the suspension, check the lower radiator hose (we call it the octopus hose), rotate the tires at every oil change or yet will cup, bad. There is no warning if it's overheating. PAY ATTENTION TO THE COOLANT LEVEL. You're right, the exhaust sound is amazing with an exhaust!

[@jamestenbrook4838]

The revo knuckle suspension from the same generation RS can be adapted if you can find the parts to import (expensive new, but available). That will eliminate the torque steer and match the design of the type R front suspension. Also there are several running AWD C30s locally in Houston TX and it's not that hard of a conversion. Find Rich Forsythe at Volvo West Houston. He's built several and has all the kinks worked out. I have a matching color 2010 C30 so I totally support this project. Stay in touch if you have technical questions. I'm also a Volvo master tech and happy to assist where I can. (Also have a S60R powered 850 station wagon ;-) )

[@ShiftingLanes]

Thanks and will do!

[@MrHoftijzer]

Good choice, love it!!

[@ShiftingLanes]

Thanks Jeroen! 🙂 -Gregson

[@Taranisify]

There is an AWD transformation of the C30 T5 out there, pretty good detailed as i remember. Good Luck!

[@RjTheTrigun]

I'm happy to find this channel. My dream car is a e63s amg wagon but realistically I probably would end up getting a Volvo v90 polestar and hoping to make it compete with the e63s amg wagon.

[@ShiftingLanes]

Thanks for watching RJ! Great choice on the v90. I just drove the ocean race v90CC and that video should be out soon. Loved it. Keep us posted on if you get it and how the project goes. -Gregson

[@kingevanek]

My 335i had those same tires when I bought it, the dealer put them on. It had 47k when I bought it and now I’m at 57k and the tires are still working well. Never heard of them either lol

[@nicovanduin1553]

What's the brand again?

[@moose05focus]

What focus did you have, Ive been a diehard mk1-mk1.5 focus guy since the early 2000's

[@OutdoorPOV]

Wow I’m in the market for one but currently working out of state, hope I can find one once I get back to Houston

[@kilaliam671]

What was the mileage upon purchase becauae Im thinking about getting one of these my self

[@lawrencescotto]

You guys are on the right path! Volvos are kicka** cars! You guys might find this interesting. I have an 04' V70 2.5T (the little turbo) and I'd been rolling on XC90 wheels with 225/40's. I recently picked up a set of 2017 XC60 wheels but as you know, the hub center if 2mm smaller that my 04'. Well, thats an easy fix! I went down to my friend's machine shop, busted out the boring bar, set up the mill and BOOM 65mm hub centers! When I can, my project Volvo will be a 60's wagon with late model "R" running gear! For the record, I am one if those Volvo cult people! LOL!!!

[@ShiftingLanes]

Awesome stuff man!

[@Yenko1992]

Dude great video. I've kinda had my eye on one of these. Your right the looks grow on you. Plus it ain't a rice burner...no offense intended.

[@UrbanRican74]

By next 2 weeks i finally done with my Type R killer Volvo C30R ... my bolt-ons just came in FMIC, Snabb Intake, Manzo DownPipe , Custom Catback Hiflow Magnaflow , turbosmart BOV , Turbosmart weastegate actuator and Sharktune stage 3 by the 3rd week . already lowered with vogland, will do a dino stock then with the bolt-ons no tune then with the tune hopefully reaching 300 315 hp

[@UrbanRican74]

by the way same color as yours

[@JoesGoldenGarage]

man when the c30 come thru the dealer auction in atlanta.....wooooo they bring big money now they are far and few between but still you guys got a great deal!

[@johno9507]

I've been a Volvo S60R owner down here in Australia for about 12 months and have found the Volvo community to be very different from other car groups. I often find after I do my shopping I'll come out to find other Volvos parked next to me & owners who love to come & strike up a conversation, or even other Volvo drivers wave as you drive past. 😀

[@Mr_Seppo]

Never happends in Sweden, there are Volvos everywhere here, lol.

[@chrisbaxter5041]

I sold my focus ST a few months ago but now fancy the C30 am I right thinking the Volvo engine is slightly stronger and not needing the block mod

[@ShiftingLanes]

The engines are the same. Depending on milage anything north of 400 hp and you're gonna want to mod the block.

[@THOMASTTWYFORD]

I literally bought one of these babies 1 week ago! fing love it!

[@drgopta2180]

Cool you started on a focus. I had a zx3 and was on focaljet all the time.

[@dj59y]

Kinda funny your garage is now a mirror of mine, i have a sapphire black 09 C30, and a silver 06 v70R.

[@e46tracktool]

Love that engine in my 08 ford focus ST mk2. 10 years later and over 100k miles still going strong and I just can't fault it... with RS clutch/flywheel kit, intake, remap you can upset many ppl out there, meaning cars up to around 300bhp... Just be realistic. Timely maintenance and quality oil it will not let you down... ppl say thin block liners which may crack but honestly I drive it every day like there is no tomorrow and she just keep putting a smile on my face... haters gonna hate 🤫

[@jaimehernandez4962]

You forget that ppl don't even warm up the engine after a cold start.

[@RichieRouge206]

I love my V50 T5 so much

[@penusp]

Compared to all the volvo made, the P1 chassis the most popular & easier to modify. The P1 shares lots of parts from 3 other volvo plus some ford & mazda models making the cost for mods cheaper then the older P80 cars.

[@fredzeppelin3969]

The Ford C1 platform is used on the Ford Focus and C-Max, Volvo S40 and C30, and Mazda 3 and Mazda 5 (until 2013).

[@scottroberts5529]

Nice car i know when that Volvo c30 came out it competed wth the vw scirocco i wish they brought to the states

[@jalis812-gaming6]

My dad bought T5 V70 XC 2001 with full options like sunroof and full leather and its really nice, we gonna slowly turn it into sportscar :)

[@aronka9871]

Jalis812 - Gaming I just bought the same car today ( it’s a ‘02 though). I’m loving it so far! Has a few problems but I’m fixing it up slowly but surely! Enjoy yours!

[@josejr4482]

I got a 09 S40 with the r type t5 engine on it, got a performance exhaust, cold air intake, 470ish cc fuel injectors, bigger intercooler and thats about it... still working on it... only downside I somewhat dislike is that its an automatic... comes a slap stick but still not as fun. I personally feel like its getting to sleeper status... but then again Ive done all the mods and tunes myself... but now I find myself either deciding to go to college to keep adding to my beauty.... only 19 so...🤷‍♂️

[@roversnolan1]

Do you get the S40 over there? Used to have one myself. Great car to drive, looks pretty much identical to the C30 front end and interior except it's a saloon.

[@ShiftingLanes]

Yes we do. If things go well I'll get a manual awd s40 donor car.

[@iggy151]

First of all FUCK YEAH WELCOME TO THE C30 WORLD!!! Squaddddd!!! I own a manual t5 08 C30 as well. Black. Second of all and very important: AWD HAS BEEN DONE TO THE C30 All Volvo OEM parts. Look it up...there are AWD builds on c30crew.

[@nathanfagan9881]

Loved the C30 and the design elements it harkens back to Volvos of the 80s and 70s, Take a look at the Volvo P1800ES with it's glass tailgate and the Volvo 480 from the 80s too. I'll be following this build closely, good luck mate.

[@ghassanalfarra8935]

Yes, the headlight lens can be easily buffed out using a dry cloth, and the whole headlight assembly is just held in place with one slide pin you simply remove with your bare hands, no tools needs. The colour is electric silver, code 426. And the seats are in what Volvo calls: T-Tec fabric, which is superior to conventional cloth.

[@GaryNewsom1]

Bought a c30 for work, picked up a 2.4 Diesel D5 engine £3500 58k miles, and it goes like a rocket, 180 odd bhp tonnes of torque. Volvo forever!!!

[@ggauth]

Look at fastco wheels from Eurosport tuning. There is a BBS style flowformed wheel that is gorgeous. Also if you're going to swap turbos take a hard look at pumaspeed st 225 x-37 hybrid over the k16.

[@roversnolan1]

We got the Focus SVT over here too however it was called the ST170 and had slightly different styling.

[@__-fm5qv]

!!!!!! A C30! Those are literally one of my favourite cars of all time! Up there with the Nissan GTR (ikr I'm weird but I love them).

[@VinDieselS70]

Try to get one of those headlight restorers for plastic lenses. Had an 04 Yaris 1.3 with plastic lenses and they fogged up quite bad. Once restored they looked like new. I'm now back to Volvo and glass lenses 👍

[@ashzeus1768]

Omg, volvo made great cars!! Got a 940 turbo .. Drove it on the highway and could easily beat those new cars on the road. Not to mention about the driving pleasure is so good that even I’m stuck in traffic or long distance driving, won’t feel bad compared to other cars that i drove before.

[@gregoryhuntington7954]

Love the flares on the c3o be cafeful ordering new ones the car has 3 diffrent body kits. My neighbor did a cool thing he has a black c30 but bought all the flares and the rear hatch spoiler side skirts and font spoiler in red diffrent look. Gregory huntington royal volvo.

[@joshuavillegasr]

I believe the headlights are plastic which can be sanded and buffed out for perfection. Don't forget to protect it. Good looking car man! 👍🏻

[@ShiftingLanes]

Thanks man! -Chad

[@Craig_Bolin]

Scotty Kilmer has a great video about this. It goes over the best way to protect your recently polished plastic headlights and why you should have bought a Toyota Celica. START UP YOUR ENGINES!!!

[@TATTDIS]

Fuck him..... Have you watched the absolutely hilarious parody of the punk? Tahahaha. 😂

[@instantkaffeguld]

Volvos are special. Every other brand has some sort of "easytohate" about them, but Volvos just seem to be respected. It doesnt matter if you do not actually like the brand or have any sort of connection to it, you just respect it because it has that reputation of quality about it.

[@renderyours510]

Right so you're going to have this thing running around the nurburgring in less than 6:43? Or laguna seca in less than 1:44? Or willow springs in 1:25?

[@ShiftingLanes]

Civic Type R time for the ring is 7:43.8. And since we can’t ship our car to any of those tracks, we’ll be doing a head to head in the spring at a local track. Same driver, both cars.

[@phil955i]

I couldn't agree more about the looks; I own a C70 which has the same platform & front end styling. When looking for one I actually preferred the pre-facelift styling as the facelift just makes it look generic, like a Peugeot or similar.

[@ivanoffw]

That is one nice looking Focus. I test drove one a little while ago, it was fast. This is better than if you had the focus because you have a tried and true five instead of a four cylinder.