Wilvo S60 test drive since 2010 sedan
Volvo for Olga
When a fragile girl tames the beast - it is impressiveNo, I will not inform the phone, address and surname. But the real name is Olga, and the real car is the Volvo S60 Obukhov Engineering. After tuning, that is. The truth and the fact that I was late for this meeting on the Sparrow Hills, desperately drove, and managed to. But the harsh policeman categorically forbade to stand in a conditioned place. But she allowed her, although I had not even seen who exactly at the wheel. I am not offense at him, because I understand: the car is extraordinary, already one of it requires special circumvention, and I would like to consider it.
The appearance of the heroine
- She drove up calmly, without a squeal of rubber, but a couple, admiring the panorama of Moscow, immediately switched attention to the black silhouette. The S60 really looked defiant on this sunny day: a special kner, as if in a barrel of black paint, someone added a bucket of liquid gold, and it makes the body sparkle. Alas, even the most perfect cameras are not able to convey this effect. Tinted to the blackness of glass, a low bumper with fog lights of the original shape and two more lanterns under the grille of the radiator - no good nature in the face. The driver, of course, is not visible, but I already knew for sure that Olga was driving. I dialed the phone number and explained that I was on the opposite side of the road. The silhouette flokeed flirtingly winked at the turn, and I managed to notice the overlays in the lower part of the thresholds. She turned around, as on the catwalk, and now demonstrated the ass with scooped lanterns and a slightly changed bumper, which is literally exploded by the chrome pipes of the sports exhaust system located on both sides. I must admit, and by itself S60, with a mowed a la compass with the rear racks, looks very dynamic. But after tuning, she became frankly aggressive, and she certainly will not remain unbearable on the road. I can assume that the hostess achieved this particular effect, but I ask - why exactly with Volvo?
“A funny story,” she answers. - Because in one famous salon I came with the intention of buying a new all-wheel drive Jaguar X-Type. But, as we happen, at first there was no seller on this brand, and then, when I got into the salon with a certain mood, I somehow didn’t really like it in it. Here the Volvo manager is suitable and offers to look at the all -wheel drive S60. Honestly, at first I refused - well, this is Volvo and then, sitting in the cabin, suddenly realized that I was somehow more comfortable here. In addition, I knew that Obukhov Autocenter is able to bring the car to the desired condition. After all, I initially decided that I needed a car with all -wheel drive and an extraordinary appearance. This is exactly what I got.
- And how does a bright girl feel in a throw of a car?
- Not bad at all. True, she still toned the glass, otherwise they often stick it so much as if they saw not a girl in a car, but an alien in a UFO. Although, I, in principle, do not mind - if everything is in moderation. In general, what she wanted, she achieved, and I do not regret.
- Did the salon be redone for the soul?
- Of course. And the dissimilarity should be not only outside, but also inside. I was seized with leather seats, made them black with gray, with a branded logo. By the way, it was possible to embroider any word instead of the inscription of Obukhov, it was worth only to want. The steering wheel and lever of the automatic checkpoint was also sheathed and made two -tone. Aluminum pads were put on the pedals, albeit with the inscription of the Obukhov, but in fact it is Sparco. In a word, I am very good in the cabin. So much so that in the evening, when it is boring, I just leave to drive.
- Therefore, and the motor brought?
- But what about? Replaced the turbine, put a new exhaust system and an electronic control unit. Now the power is 300 horses.
- Where does such knowledge of cars come from?
- Somehow it turned out by itself. In childhood, the favorite toys were designers and all the same cars. She grew up, and from small toys switched to big. In addition, the circle of communication helped.
“And are you not afraid of such a big beast?”
- Not. I can do something, although not averse to improve the skills. Maybe tell me - who will help?
- I'll tell you.
Olga was a little surprised to hear that I was negotiating with a woman about the driver’s skill lessons. True - with a racer who taught me both at one time, and prepared a dozen car journalists. So there are women in Russian villages.
Swedish disposition, flexible
However, it was time to experience what these women drive. You definitely can’t refuse a taste. Yes, and in swiftness too. Yes, an automatic checkpoint, although it works fine, but still smooths out the sensations from 300 liters. With. Under the hood. The programs switch smoothly, without jerks, and it seems that acceleration is calm. A deceitful feeling! It is worth casting a glance at the speedometer, as it turns out that you are no longer going, but rushing, but turned the gaze back to the road - and now the bumper is already dangerous in front of the running car. It is good that the S60 brakes and without additional refinement are quite capable of helping in critical situations. The changes were not made to the standard suspension of this all -wheel drive version. Therefore, it provides comfort, and, at the same time, the cranes of the body in the turns are not at all large, and the steering allows us to clearly control what is happening.
Perhaps if a man ordered music in a tuning studio, he would try to turn Volvo into an uncompromising sports stool. In the same case, with any style of driving inside it is very comfortable and quiet. Only at high speeds of the motor, the configured sound of the exhaust system begins to penetrate the salon. The car after Olga's refinement was, one might say, multifunctional. It allows you to slowly and without tension to move in Moscow traffic jams, enjoying the excellent sound of a stereo system, or grab with a breeze along a winding path, receiving a good dose of adrenaline. Perhaps this is an example of optimal tuning for a person who is not ready every day to feel stress from driving a sports car, but seeking to allocate his car in a traffic flow.
You have to pay for pleasure
Any tuning is, of course, not cheap. This one cost Olga a total of 21 thousand dollars. Body reproach - 7000, external body kit - 4000, salon - 3000 and refinement of the power unit another 7000. The guarantee is standard, like all Volvo: a year without limiting a run.
It is curious that more recently, tuning was considered funny adult boys. Especially in our country. Recently, one cannot fail to notice that more and more ladies are involved in him. On the other hand, an unusual car is a good way to attract attention. And this is in the female character
Andrey Osipov
