SIlversp20's XR5 Mondeo

SIlversp20 · 02-10-2011, 12:11 PM

Hey guys just thought Id post up some pics of our new Family car.

I will get some interior shots and some driving Video if I can soon with a better camera.
No mods planed just yet. Maybe a Bluefin to give the car some extra boost in power.
Enjoy

derb · 02-10-2011, 01:21 PM

Engine bay please. I know it will have a big turtle shell over everything, but can I pelase get some pics. I love engine bays soo much. :P

project.r.racing · 02-10-2011, 04:03 PM

Nice Volvo!

SIlversp20 · 11-10-2011, 04:48 PM

might be a volvo but it is soo much quicker than the SP20 (unfortunately).
But the SP handles a hellova lot better.

phildough · 11-10-2011, 04:53 PM

Nice car dude.
Shame Ford didn't put it on some kind of diet before they made it.
So a SP20 with a decent amount of power added would be as good as the Mondeo???

SIlversp20 · 11-10-2011, 05:16 PM

In some way yes. but it would need at least a 50% jump in power. only way for that is transplant engine or turbo build both pretty costly when done properly.
Mondeo has alot of cool gimiky features too

. boot is massive and having a hatch helps alot.
Focus XR5 would be a better option if you don't have kids like I do

but it just didn't have the room that we need.
Still very happy though.

Some suspension mods and this thing will be on par with the SP I think.

phildough · 11-10-2011, 05:41 PM

I was expecting a car this new and of its type to out handle the SP20 by a long way!!
Mazda must have done well designing the BJ.

SIlversp20 · 11-10-2011, 05:49 PM

Sorry should have said MY Sp20. Lowered and stiffer springs, lighter etc. But yes Mazda did a good Job to start with.
The mondeo may handle a bit better than I am able to drive it at the moment as I have only owned it for 2 weeks. I Haven't pushed it to its handling limits yet, not game enough yet, so this is just my opinion.
Cheers

SIlversp20 · 16-10-2011, 05:57 PM

Some more photos.

engine bay

Interior looking forward from rear seats.

Clean_Cookie · 16-10-2011, 07:28 PM

Hmm, Idk if it appeals to me. It's just too tacky with those painted silver bits in a years time...the seats look good though!

SIlversp20 · 16-10-2011, 08:29 PM

There are guys that have changed the console to carbon fiber look like the SP20.

its not too bad to live with day to day but sometimes when the sun hits it it reflects and that is annoying.

woofy · 19-10-2011, 10:30 PM

I was intending to get the aqua blue version brand new in 2008, but then drove the RS Octavia.....I liked the look of them, but the handling lets them down in Oz, much better O/S. We were also selling the SE20 so what we got I wanted to perform better. RS got the job done and then some.

z100 · 20-10-2011, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by woofy

I was intending to get the aqua blue version brand new in 2008, but then drove the RS Octavia.....I liked the look of them, but the handling lets them down in Oz, much better O/S. We were also selling the SE20 so what we got I wanted to perform better. RS got the job done and then some.

The RS is such a sleeper too, and it doesn't have the VW price to go with it.

woofy · 23-10-2011, 10:28 AM

I'm a pretty sedate driver and the RS has a rumble but its sedate when cruising, but makes a bit of noise when you floor it. I don't do traffic light racing, but just taking off surprises people....the real WTF just happened is on the freeway entrance ramps as I love them and the other person probably wonders where that funny looking car just went...

z100 · 23-10-2011, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by woofy

I'm a pretty sedate driver and the RS has a rumble but its sedate when cruising, but makes a bit of noise when you floor it. I don't do traffic light racing, but just taking off surprises people....the real WTF just happened is on the freeway entrance ramps as I love them and the other person probably wonders where that funny looking car just went...

I'd imagine it would sound much like the gti does? Did you get the DSG or the real man's gearbox?

woofy · 23-10-2011, 09:30 PM

No DSG, I want the gearbox to still be working after the warranty expires...

SIlversp20 · 07-08-2012, 01:39 PM

bit of an update for all you fans of the XR5s
Purchased and installed -
K&N panel filter and a JWR stage 1 tune
Tune increases @wheel kws from 135ish to 165 ish
bigger impression for me was the torque increase which was 320 @fw now is aprox 500 at fw and 440 ish at wheels

This is all on standard equipment except for the K&N filter.

http://j-w-racing.co.uk/product.php/...deo_2_5t___xr5

I'm getting it dyno'd at the end of the month at the XR5OC dyno day.
It will be interesting what it actually puts down. even if it is less than what I think it still feels alot better to drive

Cheer
SIlversp20

SIlversp20 · 20-02-2014, 05:22 PM

Short update.

Mondy now has 8xxxx klms on it and still going strong with tune. (bought at 38000.)

added a cone filter for turbo flutter goodness and got the rear mufflers replaced with some sports ones from speedy exhaust at Everton hills. sounds raspy and burbles and backfires nicely too now. I laugh a lot every time it happens now

short clip of sound. its a lot better under load but this is all I have for now.

am using it as a daily hauler to work and the poor SP20 is sitting at home, but that will change soon

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzu5fd1iHzc

02-10-2011, 12:11 PM	#1
SIlversp20 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: brisbane, North Lakes Car: 2002 BJII sp20 Posts: 170 View Photos By: SIlversp20	SIlversp20's XR5 Mondeo Hey guys just thought Id post up some pics of our new Family car. I will get some interior shots and some driving Video if I can soon with a better camera. No mods planed just yet. Maybe a Bluefin to give the car some extra boost in power. Enjoy

16-10-2011, 07:28 PM	#10
Clean_Cookie obsessed-incomplete-broke Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: BA Hardtop/Hatch Posts: 5,441	Hmm, Idk if it appeals to me. It's just too tacky with those painted silver bits in a years time...the seats look good though! __________________ Worklog

07-08-2012, 01:39 PM	#17
SIlversp20 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: brisbane, North Lakes Car: 2002 BJII sp20 Posts: 170 View Photos By: SIlversp20	bit of an update for all you fans of the XR5s Purchased and installed - K&N panel filter and a JWR stage 1 tune Tune increases @wheel kws from 135ish to 165 ish bigger impression for me was the torque increase which was 320 @fw now is aprox 500 at fw and 440 ish at wheels This is all on standard equipment except for the K&N filter. http://j-w-racing.co.uk/product.php/...deo_2_5t___xr5 I'm getting it dyno'd at the end of the month at the XR5OC dyno day. It will be interesting what it actually puts down. even if it is less than what I think it still feels alot better to drive Cheer SIlversp20 Last edited by SIlversp20; 07-08-2012 at 01:43 PM.

02-10-2011, 01:21 PM	#2
derb Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1993 BG Astina GT-X Posts: 1,822 View Photos By: derb	Engine bay please. I know it will have a big turtle shell over everything, but can I pelase get some pics. I love engine bays soo much. :P

02-10-2011, 04:03 PM	#3
project.r.racing Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: n/a Car: n/a Posts: 10,929	Nice Volvo!

11-10-2011, 04:48 PM	#4
SIlversp20 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: brisbane, North Lakes Car: 2002 BJII sp20 Posts: 170 View Photos By: SIlversp20	might be a volvo but it is soo much quicker than the SP20 (unfortunately). But the SP handles a hellova lot better.

11-10-2011, 04:53 PM	#5
phildough Banned Join Date: May 2006 Location: Brisneyland, Queensland Car: 2002 Mazda Frankenstina Posts: 2,868 View Photos By: phildough	Nice car dude. Shame Ford didn't put it on some kind of diet before they made it. So a SP20 with a decent amount of power added would be as good as the Mondeo???

11-10-2011, 05:16 PM	#6
SIlversp20 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: brisbane, North Lakes Car: 2002 BJII sp20 Posts: 170 View Photos By: SIlversp20	In some way yes. but it would need at least a 50% jump in power. only way for that is transplant engine or turbo build both pretty costly when done properly. Mondeo has alot of cool gimiky features too . boot is massive and having a hatch helps alot. Focus XR5 would be a better option if you don't have kids like I do but it just didn't have the room that we need. Still very happy though. Some suspension mods and this thing will be on par with the SP I think.

11-10-2011, 05:41 PM	#7
phildough Banned Join Date: May 2006 Location: Brisneyland, Queensland Car: 2002 Mazda Frankenstina Posts: 2,868 View Photos By: phildough	I was expecting a car this new and of its type to out handle the SP20 by a long way!! Mazda must have done well designing the BJ.

11-10-2011, 05:49 PM	#8
SIlversp20 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: brisbane, North Lakes Car: 2002 BJII sp20 Posts: 170 View Photos By: SIlversp20	Sorry should have said MY Sp20. Lowered and stiffer springs, lighter etc. But yes Mazda did a good Job to start with. The mondeo may handle a bit better than I am able to drive it at the moment as I have only owned it for 2 weeks. I Haven't pushed it to its handling limits yet, not game enough yet, so this is just my opinion. Cheers

16-10-2011, 05:57 PM	#9
SIlversp20 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: brisbane, North Lakes Car: 2002 BJII sp20 Posts: 170 View Photos By: SIlversp20	Some more photos. engine bay Interior looking forward from rear seats.

16-10-2011, 08:29 PM	#11
SIlversp20 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: brisbane, North Lakes Car: 2002 BJII sp20 Posts: 170 View Photos By: SIlversp20	There are guys that have changed the console to carbon fiber look like the SP20. its not too bad to live with day to day but sometimes when the sun hits it it reflects and that is annoying.

19-10-2011, 10:30 PM	#12
woofy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Car: Race Blue RS Octavia hatch, Black Santa Fe Elite Posts: 826 View Photos By: woofy	I was intending to get the aqua blue version brand new in 2008, but then drove the RS Octavia.....I liked the look of them, but the handling lets them down in Oz, much better O/S. We were also selling the SE20 so what we got I wanted to perform better. RS got the job done and then some.

23-10-2011, 10:28 AM	#14
woofy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Car: Race Blue RS Octavia hatch, Black Santa Fe Elite Posts: 826 View Photos By: woofy	I'm a pretty sedate driver and the RS has a rumble but its sedate when cruising, but makes a bit of noise when you floor it. I don't do traffic light racing, but just taking off surprises people....the real WTF just happened is on the freeway entrance ramps as I love them and the other person probably wonders where that funny looking car just went...

23-10-2011, 09:30 PM	#16
woofy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Car: Race Blue RS Octavia hatch, Black Santa Fe Elite Posts: 826 View Photos By: woofy	No DSG, I want the gearbox to still be working after the warranty expires...

20-02-2014, 05:22 PM	#18
SIlversp20 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: brisbane, North Lakes Car: 2002 BJII sp20 Posts: 170 View Photos By: SIlversp20	Short update. Mondy now has 8xxxx klms on it and still going strong with tune. (bought at 38000.) added a cone filter for turbo flutter goodness and got the rear mufflers replaced with some sports ones from speedy exhaust at Everton hills. sounds raspy and burbles and backfires nicely too now. I laugh a lot every time it happens now short clip of sound. its a lot better under load but this is all I have for now. am using it as a daily hauler to work and the poor SP20 is sitting at home, but that will change soon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzu5fd1iHzc