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by rs510e
Tue Apr 01, 2008 1:16 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: FOR SALE - Volvo bits!
Replies: 4
Views: 1721

Yeh the primera has been a warrior for me. Although last summer i did snap a drive shaft and then blow up a radiator in autumn. I never really got a chance to put my 480 through her paces to see what she could do, wish i did tho. There is a red one somewhere around here, dont think its a turbo tho,...
by rs510e
Fri Mar 28, 2008 7:00 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: FOR SALE - Volvo bits!
Replies: 4
Views: 1721

:cry: my poor car lol. How dare whoever it was hurt her! Glad she was alright for at least that long. Did she need much work to get back on the road? I still want another turbo but gf doesn't think highly of the looks and only likes my current car (the same black nissan primera) because i already h...
by rs510e
Fri Mar 28, 2008 1:02 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: FOR SALE - Volvo bits!
Replies: 4
Views: 1721

FOR SALE - Volvo bits!

Airbox and filter for Volvo 480 Turbo. £10+post/collection http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/rs510e/Nissan/For%20sale/DSCF7482.jpg http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/rs510e/Nissan/For%20sale/DSCF7483.jpg http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/rs510e/Nissan/For%20sale/DSCF7484.jpg Gas st...
by rs510e
Fri Mar 17, 2006 10:45 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: 480 1.7 turbo
Replies: 9
Views: 2886

At the risk of sounds stupid....SO thats what that thing was! I couldnt figure out what that thing was at all lol.
by rs510e
Thu Mar 16, 2006 1:13 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: 480 1.7 turbo
Replies: 9
Views: 2886

I miss her already :cryhard: ! hope u have fun lol.
by rs510e
Fri Mar 10, 2006 12:45 am
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: 480 1.7 turbo
Replies: 9
Views: 2886

Ebay? not that im aware of. could have been though. oh well lol.
by rs510e
Thu Mar 09, 2006 4:13 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: 480 1.7 turbo
Replies: 9
Views: 2886

480 1.7 turbo

G reg, 92K on the clock. small dent on passenger side behind door, over the arch. Interior in pretty good condition runs well Sun roof, info center, aux. gauges i.e. boost, oil press. volts. (u get the idea) Slight glitch with front fogs, when on it turns on hte left side indicators. Everything else...
by rs510e
Wed Jan 25, 2006 12:07 am
Forum: Body and Interior (80)
Topic: How NOT to tune a 480
Replies: 26
Views: 6395

Looks like he spent loads, and not a bad job fitting it.....but look at it :shock: ! Who here would do it to theirs?! That red interior must be a right eye sore getting in on a cold winter morning.
by rs510e
Mon Jan 16, 2006 11:22 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: water injection?
Replies: 2
Views: 1207

water injection?

Does anyone here know if this is any use or just a con? :?

http://www.bbperformancetuning.co.uk/Pr ... =6755&MID=

It sounds interesting to try but im not that well funded lol. Anyone tried these things before or know someone who tried one?
by rs510e
Wed Jan 04, 2006 11:25 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Bypass valves?
Replies: 12
Views: 3167

Its an Mitsu Evo 6. Not sure how welcome those are on this forum lol.
by rs510e
Wed Jan 04, 2006 10:47 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Bypass valves?
Replies: 12
Views: 3167

Bypass valves?

There are lots of people here who seem to know ALOT about forced induction. I know the theory of how it works and so on but my mate bought a car...its not a 480 but i didnt know who else to ask...and he's kinda annoyed with the PSHHHH sound when shifting. I am thinking this is the bypass valve letti...
by rs510e
Wed Dec 28, 2005 10:26 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: How RUDE!
Replies: 6
Views: 1939

How RUDE!

My mate and i came across this site a while ago and i am rather annoyed at the review really.
http://www.parkers.co.uk/choosing/carre ... nge_id=348
yes the 480 has its faults but y does it seem so bad there? :(
by rs510e
Wed Nov 30, 2005 6:17 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Turbos from other cars..
Replies: 2
Views: 1027

Turbos from other cars..

Its possible i just havent seen a pervious thread, but im looking on ebay at a T2 from soem fiesta thingy http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ford-fiesta-rs-turbo-unit-t2-3-months-old-vgc_W0QQitemZ4594412659QQcategoryZ21654QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Will it just be a take the old one off and put the ne...
by rs510e
Sat Nov 19, 2005 10:59 pm
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: that's not supposed to happen....
Replies: 7
Views: 2757

that's not supposed to happen....

Now this is messed up. I put in some new connectors for my headlights on wednesday on hte N/S headlight. All was fine when i checked all the lights were working good. Come friday i checked them again as i was bored and i realised somethign was wrong when i turned on the fogs....Only one came on on t...
by rs510e
Fri Nov 18, 2005 10:13 am
Forum: Styling
Topic: headlight upgrade
Replies: 3
Views: 2154

Oh cool. I shall look for some! :D cheers
by rs510e
Wed Nov 16, 2005 9:51 pm
Forum: Styling
Topic: headlight upgrade
Replies: 3
Views: 2154

headlight upgrade

Its funny, my car isnt even on the road yet i have ot do stuff ot make it work better....anyway im looking to get some nicer looking headlights, like thoe xenon effect ones or something. those usually look really nice and i was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on what to get. I took apart the...
by rs510e
Fri Nov 11, 2005 10:50 pm
Forum: Body and Interior (80)
Topic: seat trouble
Replies: 5
Views: 1842

Sounds so easy....bet its harder than i am thinking right now lol. Thanks i shall try it sometimes during the week :) . I may need my sister to help with the sewing bit though.....
by rs510e
Thu Nov 10, 2005 2:55 pm
Forum: Body and Interior (80)
Topic: seat trouble
Replies: 5
Views: 1842

seat trouble

Ok im probably not the first to ask this....actually maybe i am, anyway i went to the scrap yard clsest to me and all that i got from an es that i wanted was the seat release thingy. It was all easy getting it out, cause the seat was in crap condition and torn cloth so i didnt need to do much. Now i...
by rs510e
Thu Oct 27, 2005 8:20 pm
Forum: Announcements & Club Issues
Topic: Congratulations to rs510e
Replies: 5
Views: 5626

lol :) , may need the rich mod for me and my turbo
by rs510e
Thu Oct 27, 2005 6:36 pm
Forum: Announcements & Club Issues
Topic: Congratulations to rs510e
Replies: 5
Views: 5626

You know this is the first time im hearing bout this? lol