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Now my Volvo V70R can SMOKE my S4 V70-XC70 1998

posted by  someone claiming to be Richard hameroff on  Fri Feb 9 12:22 CST 2001 [RELATED]

I just got my new engine and tranny chip from Garrett (GIAC) for my Volvo V70R today. I installed it, here's what happened.

Firstly, the car was amazingly faster than before. Instant turbo spooling and AWD wheel spinning torque, with an automatic.

So I challanged one of my mechanics to a race, him driving the Volvo, me the S4 (nobody drives my car but me).

Off the line(light power braking), on the hiway, up a hill, the Volvo SMOKED me every time. I just couldn't pull on it anywhere, not even at speeds over 100 MPH.

Had my S4 been chipped it might have been a different story, but I'm not totally sure about that. It more likely would have been a more even match. But I should say, I rather drive the S4 any day,because it is still superior.

I realize this may sound like bullshit, but my 3800 pound Volvo V70R AWD has officially spanked my S4. Now, if only the Volvo had bigger brakes and the IPD dual exhaust. It needs them now.

Thank-you Garrett for doing your magic. My Dragon Wagon will be the talk of the town :-)





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