Automotive

My Audi A 5, started to get old, as I owned it for almost 6 years, so I looked around hoping to find a new car. I had several options: - Taking another Audi A 5, as I loved it a lot, with its 3.0 TDI engine. But maybe not a diesel, as I didn't feel comfor...  

With such a fast modified car, I should hire my lawyer to sit in the car with me in the car every time I drove! Here in America, despite having much larger engines, we drive much slower than the people of France. The highway speed limit here is 105 kph, a... 

I am still thinking about getting lowered suspensions. But -30 mm is too much for everyday drive. This car is such fun to drive, now! Best, Patrick. Nicolas

Volvo C 70 T5 Interception ;) It really looks good I loved that car since day one but never had enough papers for it :) What I love most about it is what you said - you have 2 cars in one which is superb - and that pure and simple Nordic style interior Wh... 

Can't wait to enhance my own Volvo c30! ...  

does it take up a lot of trunk space when folded? Rgds Raymond

Great review Nicolas !! I already had the pleasure enjoying the sound in your garage :-) .... (as i'm writing this during this hot night with the windows and doors open, there's a lot of 'open exhaust' traffic at the moment here ... Porsches / Jags and ev... 

Next time, maybe, my friend, maybe... ;) We have to arrange our next time, by the way! Best, Nicolas

:-) My Audi dealer used to borrow me the early Audi 90 and 100 with the 2226 cc 5pot for a weekend .. 136 hp in those days wasn't bad and the sound was already pretty cool ! Especially since they came without the turbo. I should have a look at the classif... 

I am a huge convertible fan, always wanted a hardtop convertible. Look forward to your review after you put on a few miles. JerryW

I bet the volume can go to eleven. You did a great job and with the same passion you show for all things you love. Bravo mon ami. Bill

than a Cadillac CTS or BMW 5 series like they seem to do here in the States. Stealthily is better. Congrats Nico!

Congrats Nico. I like the path you took for the improvements too. I almost bought myself a Volvo S40 T5 some years ago. In fact, I had the deal in place and when I went to pick it up I just decided it was too small. But SO fun to drive. The center "waterf... 

Who could replace the parts.... So, send me your car... I will give it back to you in 2017. :) Best, my friend. Nicolas

I am delighted to know K&N filter and larger intercooler gave you extra horses and torque giving so much extra punch. Over here we can get VW to chiptune the engine. I have just a week ago serviced it at 56k km and changed my brake pads :) and V-belt.. Ca... 

a real wise way to improve it! The right hardware and concept makes a car better and you are right about the suspension, 30 mm less is too much as the travel gets affected and you end up with an unpleasant and delicate car. I was wondering first why you d... 

While with this one, I am more secure, with all the idiots we have. And the line is quite nice looking. I love coupés, and there are few cars which, in the cabriolet configuration, are as nice looking as the Coupés. As for the customisation, I am quite ha... 

I too prefer hardtop convertibles over the rag tops due to both security of inside of the car and easy of opening and closing the top. I don't think I've ever driven a Volvo before (sat in them but never driven) so I must try one day. When I was looking a... 

The issue with the C 70 is the weight: 200 extra kilos due to the hard top... Hence the necessity to " muscle " the engine... Best, Anthony. Nicolas