MëgäBrick! 450HP Track Modified Volvo 850 T-5
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- čas přidán 16. 05. 2024
- A fella named Tim Williams visited me with his very special Volvo T-5... A modified Volvo is not uncommon, but one carrying parts from a Jaguar Project 8 is pretty unique.
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00:00 Intro, Car walkaround
04:18 Tim's Experience
05:10 Lap
14:24 Final Word - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Hello Misha
The engine of your black 850 T5 stil runs in my brothers White 850R.
Unfortunatly your White V70 T5 didn't make it very long. 2 years after you sold it to me, it got stripped for parts
Oh wow thanks for the update!
So recycling a car that has been in a accident, is trowing it away?
@@Peterdieleman lol don’t use your time on him.😆That’s pretty cool you got it from Misha! Which mods does it have in your brothers car? Good luck in future my guy.
@@sebastianejlertsen3118
At first he had a 16t 3 inch downpipe and a custom chip, i believe it was around 300hp. Now its complete stock and still his daily driver for i believe 12 years now
@@Peterdieleman damm that’s pretty good! Why did he go back to stock?
Love seeing all the 850s still running around the ring!
Me too. Big fan of touring legends
One of the most famous, green 850 t-5R sedan from the netherlands is sadly out of action.
@@Vespastendert He is building a new one ;) 855
Tim Williams is an absolute legend in the UK Volvo community.
What he doesn't know about these cars isn't worth knowing!
He invented the "block-mod" for the 5 cylinder motor that went into the Focus ST MK2 and stopped many of our cars from getting cracked cylinder liners.
You can just hear, that this man built the car himself! He knows everything about the car. Very British fella :)
Proper..
@@tracktimevideos5164 for real this dude don’t know what he’s on about, defo just paid someone to do all the work and is reading of the facts
@@tracktimevideos5164 well considering he thinks T5R’s had 225 bhp I wouldn’t trust him with a thing 😂
@@jamesmoore8461 Well, T5Rs did basically have 226hp, but 850Rs did not (at least not the manuals).
@@TR850 T5R had more than 226 bhp
I like how composed he was driving, that 850 was operating way under it’s abilities. Anytime there’s a Volvo I click like and watch!!! #Volvoforlife
i like the way he takes his time to overtake not rushing to do so 👌🏻
Wow. This guy drives so controlled and is really enjoying it.
Probably not the fastest time with this car, but he isn't trashing it. And that sound, awesome.
Big fan of these things. The owner is such a gentleman. Love his style of driving. The lap felt really smooth and composed. I guess experience talks. He is a senior at the 'ring I suppose.
Ah, you can immediately tell a volvo by the crackling of the interior trim.
Sadly soooo true
I was thinking that the whole time!
For a 25 year old car, not a problem 🤦♂️
Too true that's the reason I made my exhaust louder on my 940 to drown out the annoying interior trim noises lol
Many advantages to Volvo, but the tight fit of interior pieces is lacking similar to a budget American or Korean car. Do what you can to live with that minor issue and it’s such a good car though!
Wow, an 850R lap. Very cool. Loving the Swedish vibe. Thanks
How did you get those Nürburgring icons?
Very poised driver, very nice lap, without over-driving, car looks way inside its limits, it looks like you could have 200hp more ;-)
Really wanted one of these back in the day.Loved the British touring cars when these were racing. Great vid as always Misha.
If you do end up going for 1 go for an 850 not the V70.
Don't be fooled into thinking they are the same 850 built when owned by volvo v70 was peugot or ford owned and fell to peices., I had an 850 (96) which was bullet proof like drove 100 miles no oil in it and was totally fine.
Biggest problem in 10 years was cutting out when stopping at lights (needed new cat) and a seized brake caliper once.
Yeah I had to change brakes and pads and other just stuff that wears out.
V70 well it fell to pieces, all the electrics started have problems and many other thing I never had to touch on the 850 and spent about 4000 in the 4 years I owned it, both cars were 2nd hand with around 130k when I bought them.
@@spiritdancer1699 You might have just had a bad v70, I've had two without any major issues.
@@spiritdancer1699 P80 V70 is literally the same platform as the 850. Are you talking about the P2 V70?
@@VolantFool Yes, its the same platform, but i think they are two different cars. Volvo kind a tried to make them better, but in my opinion they failed a bit in some of the models, but it is Fords fault, they where saving money and it was shown. I have some volvos in my garage 240, 740 turbo, 850 2.4 petrol, v70p80 turbo, my 850 is from 1996 and it has more than 500 000 kms and still no problems with electronics, interior, engine, and drivetrain, only rust starts to eat it, but that V70 form 1999 at the same kms is not that good in quality. Jeah, its kind a comfortable, but seats are not that soft as in 850, all the window regulation buttons started to malfunction or brake down, had to replace them all on all doors, same goes for some of instrument panel buttons, their soft touch material peals off and then it looks disgusting, then door leather starts to segregate....on all of the doors, door rubber seal starts to peel off, had to glue them back, then rear window wiper brakes down - had to trace a broken wire behind rear seats. Some lights wont go away in instrument cluster - check engine comes up, goes away, comes up....stays for two days, goes away, ABS starts to malfunction in some periods, and the hardest is that i cant find a problem.....looks like there is a big problem in wiring, but it takes a long time to find it where, so i am not even trying to repair it anymore, but if you can find a V70R P80 - grab it and never let go :D Its just my opinion, if you have both of them for a longer period you will feel the difference.
@@jaunteraudi817 p2 v70 was designed before the ford acquisition, just saying, S40 mk2 and s60 mk1 face-lift is where it went to shit
goddamn that sounds amazing. 5 cyl engines sound great. and he's a good driver!
Maybe a turbo brick would be a worthy replacement of the ringtractor? Would be happy to donate a few euro's to the cause
Was going to comment the sane. Id rather donate parts tho.. i have lots of s60r parts
What amazes me is how smooth it is. No tires squealing to death, no wrestling with the car.
This is the best volvo/owner combination. Great lap!
Damn, a Volvo 850 with parts from a Jaguar Project 8. Now that's something that you don't see everyday
That was awesome and the guy knows how to use the 5 cyl tourqe my younger brother had one many years ago when he passed his test and regrets not doing a full btcc rep and not selling it. Just wish there was a speedo cam but really enjoyed it 👌🏻
The second I heard this guy open his mouth and speak I knew immediately that A, the car would be a 🚀, and B, he would be an excellent driver 👏
Google's typical Volvo owner: this chap comes up. The phrase he has a very particular set of skills comes to mind. Great car, nice lap, now wants a Volvo estate.
you are going hot on the Torslanda speciemens :D. I remember my friends dad(may him rest in peace) he got the 850r black station wagon and it had a map(think it was around 300hp), this was around 20 years ago. We had such blast driving around in that as youngsters :)
Who doesn't love a tidy lap in a fast brick? He's conservative and the car suits him.
First fast-ish car I drove was an 850 T5. Loved the turbo 5-pot and the sound.
Going to warm my Volvo up while I watch this. Thank you Misha 💪
This is THE Tim Williams, for those who know!
Aww man! So much love for this video 😊
I used to own a yellow 850 T5r. I loved that car more than any other, before or since. Sadly I rolled it.... badly! Broke my heart.
That engine sound took me back though. And Tim, you’ve done a great job with that car, good work mate.
Thanks for the video Misha.
Congrats for the video. As a Volvo fan I was absolutely shocked by this 850 and also by such gentleman and knowledgeable owner... Volvo community is the best.
I have asked many times for a video of the 850 and finally Misha gave us one!! 🇸🇪 🔥 🚗
Its lovely to see and hear passion as we all know the right to repair and build is slowly being taken away by manufacturers.
kudos to people that turn bricks into what the real car fans dreams....Great content as always...
That was a superb lap. Definition of a car that has evolved into a near perfect version of itself. The guy can peddle it too!
What a gent. Lovely job he’s done with that T5R.
I love Volvos from the early 80s to the early 00s, even though I've never even driven one. They're just admirable. This is awesome, and I hope people keep as many old Volvos going as long as possible. This man did some amazing work.
It's not the same here with ULEZ; sadly. We have a lunatic so called mayor in charge.
Drove a 950TT from the boss, quite juicy acceleration, indeed.
Made my day, Tim is a legend
Was hoping for this when I saw it going around! Love the 850
wat a cool dude Tim is n the love for his Volvo is very clear, also his mechanical ability. u can tell Misha really enjoyed that lap.
He's considered to be the best Volvo P80 and P2 expert in the UK.
God bless this man, this car and this track. What a combination of factors in this one. LOVE IT!
The noise. Even just the start up. Lovely sound. Great car.
The moment lap starts and engine starts roaring just brings smile to my face :D
As a 850 T-5R owner this makes me smile, these cars are for sure made for track
Tim is brilliant. He works on my three.. and copes with my car ocd very well!
I'm SOOOO jealous...
You got such a dream car man, I hope even 2 years later it still sings
Had Kent police on the phone, they want the car back. Something about some stolen RS Audi's they need to catch lol. What a beast! 😈
Tim Williams! The legend of the Volvo scene!
ohh the sounds.. not just the engine! all that cabin rattle! love these things
Love those 850s and the owner seems really nice too, great combo
Wow, haven't heard that name in a long time. He was very well regarded when I had my 850 T5 many years ago. Looks like he's still got the bug. Fantastic cars!
Some say Tim is a bit of a legend! I have met him briefly with his friend Shem. Both of which are the go to guys for any UK owned Volvo!
Would love my 850R to go as well 👍🏼
Well, keeping the T5-spirit alive at the ring. 23-24oct i'm going there myself again. Throwing the C70 out there for a few laps. And that number plate, P80 TWR. Awesome! 😏
The T5 sounds so good! Awesome driving!
Ive been waiting for this A LOOONG TIME!
Thanks Misha!
Did you notice that?
This over 20 years old car remains comfortable even there. You easily hear the passenger, and still can talk with him calmly))) I love Volvos for that!
U don’t want to know how long iv’e waited for an 850 vid, loved it!
I See a White Volvo at the Nurburgring ❤ i Hit LIKE! Thank you Misha
@misha this is exactly the kind of content we want to seeee
yesssss
That was a great drive and review, very enjoyable to watch
How can someone dislike this video ? Lovely car, owner and vid !
I had a blue 850 T5 as a teenager, good memories! Water cooled brakes? I didn t even know such a thing existed..
Regular stuff in racing trucks. In passenger cars not common at all.
Is he the "Tim Williams "who" invented" the block mod for the 5-cylinder Volvo & Ford Engines?
Yep
He's a humble légend. 👍👍
Block ford is 2.5 volvo is 2.3. 850 is unicorn
Can’t Wait to throw my 850 around the track, but i guess i‘ll have to wait till next year, still some stuff to do😎 Great Video❤️
Tim is an awesome guy. I'll be buying a Gripper LSD from him for my V70. If anyone wants a Gripper LSD he is the man to get it from. Best prices in the market ;)
Great video as always Misha
Best of British luck to him, what a lovely little beastie of a shagging wagon, you were clearly having a great time, Rj in Oz
What a cracking car , I love t5s. And driver was very calm and smooth 👍🏻 Could tell he was maybe at 8/10 , car had more in reserve but you can have fun without going crazy and risking the car.
Awesome to hear you used to be a T5 owner aswell Misha, didn't know this! 🤘
Twice! V70 and 850
@@mgcharoudin which is better?
@@Mo__Joe a Focus RS 😁
Can't wait to bring my car one day to show you Misha! Great video as always
Haha nice to see you on here Tim. Great guy and one hell of a volvo specialist. He build my focus rs. This car looks very nice Tim, great work
Always wanted one and still on my go do list, it’s the noise of those 5 pots, oh and the designed with a ruler aesthetic.
I thought the t5 5 pots were as powerful as it got until I saw some of the Northern Europeans playing around with old blue blocks and pentas, all hail the turbo brick owners
What a cool car! I had three 850T5 estates - two stock and the last modified for track days. Wish I hadn’t sold them and often look for one but now so rare and pricey.
Loved the handling of each, not as frisky as a Clio Cup etc. but very stable and still easy to make the back swing out a bit to cut understeer . Though torque steer was hilarious.
The last was a 240,000 miler I stripped out, had Racelogic Traction control, Powerflex bushes, modified brakes etc for track days. Sold to a guy to use in hill limbs but never heard how it did.
How good is that!!! Brilliant!!!
This is the kind of guy you want building you a car, i bet his attention to detail is pretty on point.
Great stuff. I had a 96 850R Wagon (US spec was 240 HP). They were great family cars and could really get going on the highway.
You know it's a Volvo when the dashboard creaks and rattles with every bump/turn😂. My 240 does too😂
I had an 850 T5 too, boosted up another 50 or so horsepower. I remember tuning back in the day was difficult past about 310bhp without massive engine internal changes. The focus RS version of the lump was not out then.
It was a fantastic car and had legs on the typical rally rep cars of the day (Evos and Scoobies), which always surprised them. I always figured those had lots of 4wd transmission losses.
Handled well, obvious torque steer was easily manageable.
Love the way this guy drives
Lovely drive knowledgeable fella.. back in the day I had a lovely tussel in my 4x4 cossie with a yellow t5 was a bit hair raising was struggling to lose t5.......stopped chatted to the guy after had a gd chat that's how it should be (memories)
Amazing video misha
Love the build
I love this car. The inline 5 sounds so good!
Love the TWR plate. Nice touch.
Tim Williams or Tom walkinshaw 😉
That car with more power is going to be insane, he an excellent driver.
LOVE IT
Awesome circuit , awesome car .... awesome driver!
Amazing brick on wheels. Love it.
So this is who Tim is! Great car!
Love the Sound of "my" 5cyl🥰
This was awesome
A true enthusiast love all the mods.
OE steering wheel!!😃
Misha :) Volvo 850 is fwd.. You already have that in your Polestar. But don't you want a old classic rwd Volvo in your garage?
I have to sell my Volvo 945 2,3 SE S.A.M tuned from factory cause I simply can't throw any more money on the car. I owned it since 2002 and is the second owner. I think my 945 deserves a life with you in the Apex family and driving on Nürburgring with you. You guys could turn it into what I always have dreamed of, but sadly probably never will be able to do. A track monster! It's black with black 18" rims. Could be something :) Wagons is the best 🙂
I love the TWR plates!
Tim is the man!
Volvos are awesome. Big fan of the 940 / 960, great cars.
I dig that dude. My kind of human 👍
Oh yes Volvo 850 and Alfa Romeo 156 SW. The best looking wagons to date.
Legendary car and sound
Misha, I would say get rid of the VW tractor and get you one of these! More power, an actual station that can be used both on track and off-track to carry parts around and people. Also my father had quite a lot of Volvos back in the day and their engines are bullet-proof! He told me a lot about the 240/242 Turbo he had and 940 as well and all the really old school boxy Volvos there were back then.
Also lets not forget these things are practically tanks on wheels, if you do crash one of these the repair costs probably would be cheaper than expected but ofc lets not forget about how much you need to pay for the Nurburgring itself in that case.
I LOVED THIS
niiiiice my favourite car in the world!
In that case, you are 100% from Norway or Sweden 😂👌
@@nomiss6674 Netherlands actually :)
Bringing back the Rickard Rydell 850 in BTCC memories.