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Aug22202222 August 202222 August 2022NoCommentby Andy Ramdin

Mercedes CLS55 AMG W219, Testing The Osram Airzing Mini Air Purifier

Posted in Mercedes CLS55 AMG W219

I’m a sucker for gadgets and I always wanted to try out the Osram Airzing Mini air purifier. But at the time, retail price was about 50-60 euro’s, which was way too expensive.

In the meantime, it has dropped to about 15-18 euro’s which was ok for me to give it a shot. To be honest, I haven’t really noticed improvement, but I always had a ioniser in my previous cars.

Link: https://www.amazon.nl/gp/product/B08LDHVD3W/

Price has already gone up again!


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Jan30202130 January 202130 January 2021NoCommentby Andy Ramdin

Mini Cooper S R53 JCW – Injector Service

Posted in Mini Cooper S R53 JCW

Cleaned & replaced the rubbers on the blue 380cc Siemens Deka injectors. The rubbers tend to get hard and brittle due to heat, so very important to replace these in time.

I will probably replace the injectors somewhere in the near future for peace of mind.

Mini Cooper S R53 JCW Injector service
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Jan16202116 January 202116 January 2021NoCommentby Andy Ramdin

Volvo S80 2.4T JR Jetex Uprated Panel Filter

Posted in Blog Entries, Volvo S80 2.4T

Decided to buy a panel filter from JR / Jetex. Build quality is nice, but could be better. Fitment looked like 100%, but unfortunately that wasn’t the case.

I tried to modify it a little bit, but that went wrong and I had to throw it away.

Volvo S80 2.4T JR Uprated Panel Filter

Volvo S80 2.4T JR Uprated Panel Filter


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Jan16202116 January 202116 January 2021NoCommentby Andy Ramdin

Volvo S80 2.4T Polyurethane Subframe Inserts

Posted in Blog Entries, Volvo S80 2.4T

Bought a upgrade for the subframe. The polyurethane bushings are inserted into the rubber subframe bushings, which tightens them up and limit the movement in them.

Highly recommended from a performance point of view (night and day difference when cornering). But be aware, they do introduce vibrations into the cabin. It will take some time before these settle and the vibration will be lower in the end.

Brand: Parts4Swedes
Partnr: 61430104PU

Volvo S80 2.4T Polyurethane Subframe Inserts


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Sep18202018 September 202016 January 2021NoCommentby Andy Ramdin

Volvo S80 2.4T BSR Optiflow Kit

Posted in Blog Entries, Volvo S80 2.4T

Bought a new BSR Optiflow kit as I wanted a little bit more blowoff + compressor noise. I can also fit my Velocity Stack filter (150mm diameter).

It has been sold in the meantime as the extra induction noise does not fit the S80 to be honest.

BSR Kit: 4900705
Max HP: 410 HP

Volvo S80 2.4T BSR Optiflow Kit

Volvo S80 2.4T BSR Optiflow Kit

Volvo S80 2.4T BSR Optiflow Kit

Volvo S80 2.4T BSR Optiflow Kit

Volvo S80 2.4T BSR Optiflow Kit
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Apr28201928 April 201916 January 2021NoCommentby Andy Ramdin

Volvo S80 2.4T DO88.se Turbo Intake pipe

Posted in Blog Entries, Volvo S80 2.4T

Replaced the air filter and the turbo intake pipe.

The intake pipe was upgraded to a blue Do88.se / Do88 silicone intake pipe, which is a fair bit larger, but also deletes some bottlenecks from the original part (like the narrowing bend on the bottom and the “harmonica”).

Gives a little bit more power from the butt dyno and noticed more intake growl (which is a good thing) 🙂

Volvo S80 2.4T Do88 Turbo Intake pipe

Volvo S80 2.4T OEM vs Do88 Turbo Intake Pipe

Volvo S80 2.4T OEM vs Do88 Turbo Intake Pipe

Volvo S80 2.4T OEM vs Do88 Turbo Intake Pipe

Volvo S80 2.4T Modified PTC Sensor
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Mar23201923 March 201916 January 2021NoCommentby Andy Ramdin

Volvo S80 2.4T Polyurethane Lower Gearbox Mount

Posted in Blog Entries, Volvo S80 2.4T

My original gearbox mount was shot and I decided to replace the mount with a brand new reinforced polyurethane mount, which tightens up the shifting and allows for less engine movement, which is better for the exhaust.

One disadvantage, the cabin has added drone due to extra vibration. But the advantages outweigh the one disadvantage, so for me it’s a keeper!

Volvo S80 2.4T DO88.se Intercooler hoses

Closeup view

Volvo S80 2.4T PU Gearbox mount

Old vs New. The mount should not be able to move like that 🙂

Volvo S80 2.4T New vs Old Gearbox mount
Volvo S80 2.4T New vs Old Gearbox mount

And this is how it looks under the engine. Easy job, 2x 14mm & 2x 18mm nuts.

Volvo S80 2.4T PU Gearbox mount

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Nov14201814 November 201816 January 2021NoCommentby Andy Ramdin

Volvo S80 2.4T Do88.se Blue Silicone Intercooler Hoses

Posted in Blog Entries, Volvo S80 2.4T

Replaced some old deteriorated intercooler hoses with new fresh Do88.se blue silicone hoses, which do not collapse anymore. I solved a hiccup when flooring the car from low rpm (due to sturdiness of the new hoses).

Volvo S80 2.4T DO88.se Intercooler hoses

Volvo S80 2.4T DO88.se Intercooler hose

Volvo S80 2.4T DO88.se Intercooler hose

Volvo S80 2.4T Old vs New Silicone hose

Volvo S80 2.4T Old Deteriorated Rubber hose

Volvo S80 2.4T DO88.se Silicone vs OEM Turbo hose

Volvo S80 2.4T Silicone Intercooler hose

Volvo S80 2.4T Silicone Intercooler hose

Volvo S80 2.4T Engine Bay


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Sep25201825 September 201816 January 2021NoCommentby Andy Ramdin

Volvo S80 2.4T Trying Out An Open Cone Filter

Posted in Blog Entries, Volvo S80 2.4T

I wanted to try an open filter, to hear the induction sound and the blowoff sound. I went with a big velocity stack type filter. Although it sounded nice, I already reverted it and went back to the original airbox.

Volvo S80 2.4T Fitting a Velocity Stack Open Cone Filter

Volvo S80 2.4T Fitting a Velocity Stack Open Cone Filter

Volvo S80 2.4T Fitting a Velocity Stack Open Cone Filter

Volvo S80 2.4T Fitting a Velocity Stack Open Cone Filter

And it looks like this again

Volvo S80 2.4T OEM Airbox


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