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  1. #981
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    Jan 2012
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    Atlanta, GA
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    New Infinity Reference 6030cs and 6032cf speakers, Dynamat Extreme, foam enclosures, that's just what the pa-300 amp needed.
    Ahhhh!
    Guy Welch
    2004 XC70 90K miles
    Ash Gold Metallic/Oak
    English Shepherd option installed in rear.

  2. #982
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    Dynamat makes a very big difference to sound quality - especially the bass.

  3. #983
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    I know! First time around, I installed them without Dynamat, and I just couldn't get the bass to sound right, the threshhold
    between not enough bass and too "boomy" was slim. I suspected that some sort of dampening material was needed. I had hear of Dynamat here, and found a good deal on eBay. Took another stab at it on saturday. It smoothed out the boominess (I assume this is what is referred to as "standing waves"), and now have a much wider latitude in the bass response.
    Guy Welch
    2004 XC70 90K miles
    Ash Gold Metallic/Oak
    English Shepherd option installed in rear.

  4. #984
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    Devon PA
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    When I installed the speakers in mine I used "some" Dynamat.
    I think I need to remove the panels and do a complete cover over.
    Usually this is not needed but for whatever reason, this XC needs it
    All emails please use: jrl1194 (at) aol.com

    2007 V70 2.5T White/Oak, 112K miles. My daily driver and GORGEOUS
    2000 V70R wife's. Won't sell, now at 148K miles !! and still (almost) perfect.
    2000 S70 GLT SE with 29,000 miles!!! A time capsule, V70R front bumper, Volans, etc. SOLD!!! (I Will regret selling this!)

  5. #985
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    Jim, same for me.
    After just doing the front doors, the difference is amazing.
    I will be doing the rest of the car asap!

  6. #986
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    Sep 2008
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    Charleston, IL
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    I had busy month working on my car. Replacing front and rear brake pads and rotors. Replacing the passenger outer tie rod and doing both inner tie rod ends. Replacing rear end links. While we were working on replacing the end links we bent the rear driver side control arm. My question is how hard is it to replace the rear control arm? As i hope its finally done with its 100k major service and ready to drive it again
    1988 Volvo dark red 244 DL: 200k miles w/ GL wheels, volvo volt gauge, volvo fuel ecomony gauge, and jvc cd player

    2003 Volvo ash gold metalic XC70: 100k miles
    cold climate package, sand leather, memory seats, homelink, moon/sunroof, grocery rack, courtsey lights, and 40/20/40 rear seat, trailer hitch, IPD engine strut conversion and poly bushings, IPD upper engine mount and round poly bushings, 3M xpel lens covers

    cool: loves the snow drifting

  7. #987
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    Feb 2010
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    Virginia Beach
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    Replaced front struts, spring seats (IPD HD), strut mounts, strut boots & bump stops, lower control arms, balljoints and rear shocks.

    Might need a right front axle soon, slight driveline vibration at 55-65 and bit of grease escaping from the tripod joint (inner joint on the axle), but at 161,000 it's still running well and is a really nice driving car.
    Current Fleet:
    2016 Tundra Crewmax 4WD 1794
    2005 MB S600 (126K, Michelin AS4, HPL 0W40)
    2005 MB SL600 (55K Michelin AS4, Mobil 1 0W40)
    2004 V70R (143K, six speed M66, HPL 5W40)
    2004 XC90 (235K, HPL 0W30 Euro)
    2002 V70-XC (295K, HPL 0W30 Euro)
    2002 V70-T5 (225K, IPD bars, Bilsteins)
    2001 V70-T5 (125K, IPD downpipe, cat back and other mods)
    1932 Packard Sedan (straight 8, dual sidemounts, original paint and interior, Shell Rotella 15W40)

  8. #988
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    Sep 2008
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    Charleston, IL
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    4years ago i picked up my MY03 and 40k miles later. it still looks good. Just waiting to be done major service. So i can give much needed detail
    1988 Volvo dark red 244 DL: 200k miles w/ GL wheels, volvo volt gauge, volvo fuel ecomony gauge, and jvc cd player

    2003 Volvo ash gold metalic XC70: 100k miles
    cold climate package, sand leather, memory seats, homelink, moon/sunroof, grocery rack, courtsey lights, and 40/20/40 rear seat, trailer hitch, IPD engine strut conversion and poly bushings, IPD upper engine mount and round poly bushings, 3M xpel lens covers

    cool: loves the snow drifting

  9. #989
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    Dec 2010
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    Western Vermont "The BC"
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    took it to the garage to get a bad coil done. also had spark plugs replaced and lof
    oh yeah and a bath
    Last edited by drewmun247; 09-07-2012 at 10:44 AM.

  10. #990
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    Oct 2010
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    Washington
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    Installed a GROM audio usb/android unit to integrate my android phone with the stereo.

    The installation videos didn't quite match because the '05 models have a different way of getting the radio out than the earlier years. The package was also missing a posi-tap connector so I got the power cable right into the harness that goes into the stereo. It was also a freaking b!+ch to get the cables routed around to a good spot. I got the GROM device in the glove compartment, and a female USB connector in the little hole on the left side of the passenger foot well. (What is that hole supposed to be for anyway?)

    Tomorrow I should be receiving a 64GB microSD card so I can actually fit music on my phone.

    Overall I'm pretty pleased with it. Music is very clear. I do not hear any static or hiss. It has a grounding wire that I attached to a screw on the back of the radio, with probably helps. I do wish the cable going from the radio to the GROM unit was longer though.
    Toby
    2008 S80 T6 AWD Black Stone / Anthracite Black 85k miles
    2008 XC90 V8 Ember Black / Offblack 100k miles
    SOLD: 2005 XC70 Lava Sand / Taupe 176k miles
    Sammamish, Washington

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