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by doingitsideways
Sun Jun 21, 2020 7:39 pm
Forum: Howto manuals
Topic: How to replace the rear washer nozzle - The Guide
Replies: 10
Views: 6999

Re: How to replace the rear washer nozzle - The Guide

Nice write up. Only thing I'd add is that in situations similar to that, where I know it's fairly likely I'm going to lose a nut somewhere, but only possible to get one finger in, I've always found it useful to wind the nut to nearly off and used a lump pf blu tack on the end of my finger to keep ho...
by doingitsideways
Sun Jun 21, 2020 2:14 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Here we go again...
Replies: 74
Views: 14411

Re: Here we go again...

jifflemon wrote:
Sun Jun 21, 2020 1:08 pm
The moment it’s MOT’d I’ll be viewing it.

I can neither confirm nor deny I’d be accompanied by my friend who works for the DVSA.....

:twisted:
That's just cruel.

Funny, but cruel :rofl:

Also:
Don't bring him near any of my cars :kill:
by doingitsideways
Sat Jun 20, 2020 10:09 pm
Forum: Meetings
Topic: Next meeting
Replies: 17
Views: 11311

Re: Next meeting

I may be in.
May not be in a 480 by then though.

May come in the V8 XC90.
My I recommend the Snake Pass?
Mainly because it's my commute and it's pretty hilarious how quickly I can do it in the XC now :shock:
by doingitsideways
Fri Jun 19, 2020 10:41 pm
Forum: Wheel suspension and Steering (60)
Topic: front strut brace
Replies: 19
Views: 10977

Re: front strut brace

What he said.

My old Celebration was lowered 40mm on new shocks, with 195/50 Toyos on Taurus wheels.

Looking back now, the ride was pants, probably not helped by the cheap springs, but my god it handled well for what it was.
by doingitsideways
Fri Jun 19, 2020 6:35 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: So, today was the day...
Replies: 244
Views: 91204

Re: So, today was the day...

Think I may be the only person in he world who likes Taurus wheels without the centre cap. :nuts:

Think they'd look quite smart with a normal Volvo centre bore cap
by doingitsideways
Fri Jun 19, 2020 6:02 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: 480 Turbo for sale - £5500 - NOW SOLD!
Replies: 13
Views: 3093

Re: 480 Turbo for sale - £5500

Ooh... That it lovely.

A bargain, if some of the latest prices are anything to go off.
That should probably fetch £25k!
by doingitsideways
Thu Jun 18, 2020 7:41 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Blinky 51/480
Replies: 437
Views: 222173

Re: Blinky 51/480

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

I'd definitely drive the slimline one.

Means the missus can't sit next to me moaning :wall:
by doingitsideways
Thu Jun 18, 2020 6:44 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: KGF Celebration
Replies: 2
Views: 1127

KGF Celebration

So, the recent KGF Celebration is now in a video by one of those annoying youtubers. The presenter gets on your nerves almost instantly, but it does show the car in a non-showroom lighting situation. Those rear lights look they've seen better days, obviously better than many, but for a getting on fo...
by doingitsideways
Wed Jun 17, 2020 10:28 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Blinky 51/480
Replies: 437
Views: 222173

Re: Blinky 51/480

I've never quite gotten over the loss of my flame red Celebration (269) that David took on a few years ago, but it was massively too rotten to save. I may potentially be interested. Could you PM me some details and a price you have in mind for me to try and convince Mrs Sideways with? Cheers, Steve ...
by doingitsideways
Fri Jun 12, 2020 2:56 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Possible sale of Celebration 467
Replies: 41
Views: 8563

Re: Possible sale of Celebration 467

Damn.
Just as missing my old Celebration gets too much and I start to think about getting another, I miss out on one from the same fella who I gave my last one to :cryhard:
by doingitsideways
Tue Mar 21, 2017 11:48 am
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: B18FT and auto 'box
Replies: 2
Views: 2002

Re: B18FT and auto 'box

Still falling over this.
Anyone make me an offer?
by doingitsideways
Mon Jan 30, 2017 9:53 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: B18FT and auto 'box
Replies: 2
Views: 2002

Re: B18FT and auto 'box

Hmm...

Any takers for £100?
by doingitsideways
Sat Jan 14, 2017 11:35 am
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: B18FT and auto 'box
Replies: 2
Views: 2002

B18FT and auto 'box

As above really.  Have a complete, reasonably low mileage B18FT attatched to an auto gearbox taking up space. Removed from a 440 Turbo, 1993 I think, about 6 months ago. Ran really well, nice and quiet, had about 80k on the clock. I no longer have any 400s, so it's pointless me holding on to it. For...
by doingitsideways
Fri Aug 26, 2016 9:27 am
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Quick decline into the life of a 480 owner
Replies: 248
Views: 82908

Re: Quick decline into the life of a 480 owner

Those wheels look awfully familiar... Did they come up with Jamesy's 480 by any chance??
They're off my 460!

Oh well, sad to see the end of an era is nigh. :(
Best of luck with your new direction, Jim. Hopefully you'll be able to take it easy now!
by doingitsideways
Wed Aug 17, 2016 7:23 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Breaking 460
Replies: 10
Views: 4747

Re: Breaking 460

Hey Alan.

Not in too much of a hurry, so don't worry.

Could do that with the Spring pan.
by doingitsideways
Wed Aug 17, 2016 5:34 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Breaking 460
Replies: 10
Views: 4747

Re: Breaking 460

Will do Fella.

Be weekend though before I get around to it, it's usually dark before I'm home.
by doingitsideways
Wed Aug 17, 2016 9:24 am
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Breaking 460
Replies: 10
Views: 4747

Re: Breaking 460

I think they're claimed, Fella.

If not, then they're yours.
by doingitsideways
Tue Aug 16, 2016 5:22 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Breaking 460
Replies: 10
Views: 4747

Re: Breaking 460

Forgot to say, it's got a nice 55k 2.0 engine and gearbox :)

Also WORKING A/C. Shock!
by doingitsideways
Tue Aug 16, 2016 12:02 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Breaking 460
Replies: 10
Views: 4747

Re: Breaking 460

I'd need to keep a rolling shell, Alan.

Purely so I can get ot shifted when the time comes.
by doingitsideways
Mon Aug 15, 2016 6:54 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: eBay watch!
Replies: 79
Views: 39858

Re: eBay watch!

Not 480s, but I've got a couple of cars on the bay...

460 ES:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191945798250

Poorly S80 T6:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191945806649