F.A.Q. - [Volvo 264TT-R Page]

These are some questions I get asked a lot of the time. If you would like to ask me a question, please e-mail me.

Q. What does your number plate mean?

A. GRM:80L spells "Grumble" - a testament to the noise this car generates.

Q. How much boost do you run?

A. The 264TT-R runs approximately 10PSI, and that is with no boost modifications. The exhaust has brought the boost up from around 7-8PSI.

Q. Why a Volvo?

A. In a word, uniqueness. There are not many hotted up Volvos around, and I find them much more appealing than any CRX or Civic. The amount of these cars showcased in magazines like HOT4's takes the fun out of them as it becomes a "seen one seen em all" type of thing. No doubt, these cars look fantastic, but they lack originality. I don't think there would be anything better than seeing a done up Japanese car (or Commodore) getting belted by a Swedish tissue box.

Q. How much have you spent on your 244?

A. It's very difficult to keep track because it was my brother's car before me. So any figure would be way out!

Q. Go or show?

A. Bit of both, but more Go. There's nothing worse than spending tens of thousands on looks to be beaten by a Datsun 120Y off the line.

Q. What are you going to do with the 242?

A. It's still up in the air, but when I get some money and time I plan to restore it and make it a show car with a lot of grunt. However for the time being, it will be a parts car.

Q. Have you ever raced your cars?

A. I have taken the 264TT-R to a many Skidpan, Motorkhana and Khanacross events. The 242 hasn't been in any events. I plan to go on hillclimbs and perhaps the racetrack later on, but I prefer the skidpan - much more fun.

Q. What is the power output of your 244?

A. The 264TT-R puts out 171.7kW (230HP) at the rear wheels in its current form. Check out the dyno chart here.

Q. Does it do good burnouts?

A. Yes! Sometimes it does them without me telling it to. The 1JZ-GTE is a very torquey engine, and spinning it up in 3rd is not uncommon. Donuts are fun too.