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by chris1roll
Sun Nov 26, 2023 3:03 pm
Forum: Styling
Topic: Hausser spoiler
Replies: 10
Views: 8790

Re: Hausser spoiler

Hey again everyone! I know it's a long shot but I'm looking for a hausser rear spoiler or any other hausser body kit bits, I can understand its a bit like a needle In the hay stack but I've just seen the post on Facebook and I'm in love with the styling! Needle in a haystack? They're probably layin...
by chris1roll
Fri Sep 10, 2021 1:11 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: 1990 Turbo Auto - VOL 480T
Replies: 170
Views: 44876

Re: 1990 Turbo Auto - VOL 480T

Reading the last line of the description I suspect it is this one:

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1381035
by chris1roll
Thu Aug 28, 2014 10:47 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: It lives...sort of...
Replies: 24
Views: 10476

Re: It lives...sort of...

Lol 3 pages!
Are you handy with a welder?
by chris1roll
Sun Apr 08, 2012 6:37 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: quick quiz......
Replies: 8
Views: 2554

Re: quick quiz......

At least 3 rear storage bins
Sun visor
Lumbar support adjuster knob
Passenger footwell "lid" (for want of a better description)
Small centre console cubbyhole.
5 or 6 door handle/tweeter covers/surrounds.
Accelerator Cable
Brake servo vacuum pipe
Spark plug lead
Mirror
by chris1roll
Fri Mar 23, 2012 7:38 pm
Forum: Body and Interior (80)
Topic: rear bumper removal tips?
Replies: 7
Views: 3488

Re: rear bumper removal tips?

Be warned, you may well find the bolts holding the bumper to the chassis beam will shear off when you undo them, even after much penetrating oil has been applied...
Have a contingency plan, or you will be driving around without a rear bumper for a bit!!
by chris1roll
Sat Feb 18, 2012 1:36 am
Forum: Non-480 Volvo problemcars
Topic: 460 interior in 440
Replies: 13
Views: 12574

Re: 460 interior in 440

dugong wrote:
Where's this 460 leather interior you're talking about? If you pass on it, I'd be very keen on acquiring it (and would probably rent a van to collect it).
I hate to break it to you chap, but I think you might be 4 and a half years too late.... ;)
by chris1roll
Sat Feb 18, 2012 1:30 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: ebay ad...
Replies: 3
Views: 1768

Re: ebay ad...

But 283,000 miles on a 480 is pretty impressive though....

Its too much I reckon, but not far from me.
by chris1roll
Wed Aug 03, 2011 10:38 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: how many 480's are left?
Replies: 33
Views: 10543

Re: how many 480's are left?

Why are the sunroof models listed separately? It's just an option. Why not list a/c models separately? I think he mixed up S/R with SRS (Supplemental Restraint System -airbags). Because volvo class it as a body style. Like number of doors, Estate, or Saloon. Its definitely sunroof, when you choose ...
by chris1roll
Thu Jul 07, 2011 9:29 pm
Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
Topic: Spammers
Replies: 181
Views: 177899

Re: Spammers

Seriously, why are we still letting them register and post in the first place? I just recently registered on a snes emulator forum, that uses phpBB, and their countermeasures work. Why can't someone with server access implement some or all of the same. What would you mods rather be doing, pre-approv...
by chris1roll
Thu Jul 07, 2011 9:18 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: how many 480's are left?
Replies: 33
Views: 10543

Re: how many 480's are left?

That is the DVLA data, it was a mahoosive spreadsheet, but some guy on the pistonheads website took it and put frontend on it and set up that website.

It is the number of Taxed vehicles, not the number still in existance - hence why the numbers go up and down across the years on the spreadsheet.
by chris1roll
Thu Apr 07, 2011 8:05 pm
Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
Topic: Spammers
Replies: 181
Views: 177899

Re: Spammers

Suggestion - All new users have to have their first 5 or 10 posts positively approved by a mod before they appear. All spam posters are "simply" deleted. Similar to brand new users being unable to post pictures at the moment. After that they can post freely. That way all the spam posts are held in o...
by chris1roll
Wed Apr 06, 2011 8:26 pm
Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
Topic: Spammers
Replies: 181
Views: 177899

Re: Spammers

Blimey, just checked in for the first time in a while (what with not having had a 480 for two years) -just one spammer seems to have necrobumped 200 topics since Sunday from the looks of it. Didn't realise it had got so bad - If you want me to give you a hand, let me know - the more people doing it ...
by chris1roll
Sat Jan 08, 2011 2:37 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: WAECO - is this good?
Replies: 1
Views: 1545

Re: WAECO - is this good?

Quick search on E-bay shows someone selling the 2 seat kit for £60. But then another one selling them for £130...so dunno if the cheaper ones are genuine? The over-seat ones don't look too bad - would be great for company car drivers where you can't really hack the seats and dash about. Mildly tem...
by chris1roll
Sat Nov 13, 2010 10:37 pm
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: I think I need an electrician with Volvo expertise-know any?
Replies: 6
Views: 2420

Re: I think I need an electrician with Volvo expertise-know any?

Just a thought on the intermittent front wiper problems: is it the version that when you go to full throttle with wipers on intermittent they quicken to full speed? If so, maybe there's an issue with the associated wiring? That would be right. As yours is a 1989 car,on the acellerator cable under t...
by chris1roll
Sat Nov 13, 2010 8:25 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: FOR SALE: Various Bits on E-bay
Replies: 5
Views: 2128

Re: FOR SALE: Various Bits on E-bay

Few more bits on again this evening - most likely to be of interest are a set of pop up headlamps, and a copper heater matrix (rather than the shitty plastic ones in later cars).
Not much left now :(
Chris
by chris1roll
Mon Nov 01, 2010 7:00 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: FOR SALE: Various Bits on E-bay
Replies: 5
Views: 2128

Re: FOR SALE: Various Bits on E-bay

In that case perhaps do a search on my username, its the same as on here.
by chris1roll
Sun Oct 31, 2010 11:57 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: how many 480's are left?
Replies: 33
Views: 10543

Re: how many 480's are left?

I know I haven't seen one on the road for bloody ages, and I do 36k per year....
by chris1roll
Sun Oct 31, 2010 5:21 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: FOR SALE: Turbo Vented Brake Calipers / Discs / Pads
Replies: 0
Views: 914

FOR SALE: Turbo Vented Brake Calipers / Discs / Pads

On E-bay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130450034016 A few more bits and pieces will be going on there soon - having had to sell the farm we've lost the workshop and the storage space so my new little garden shed is so full I can't set foot in it! Its all getting one go at 99p ...