Volvo 480 Club Europe

Have edited the post to show the pictures; Couple of things 1) I'd definetly try and get it running, would really help with the sale. If we can help in anyway, please ask! 2) Wouldn't hide the reg - Most people's first instinct is to check the previous MOT's. Hiding the reg makes it impossible to ch...

Am I right in thinking it is an oil that's hard to find over here? When we did a full fluid service we had to import some Elf oil from France for the gearbox at least, it felt special Gearbox oil is a bit finicky to find - Elf Tranself NFJ 75W-80 Gear Oil is apparently the stuff. Odd that the spark...

Popped in to see Britney this morning; Didn't have much time but decided to see just how the filler neck came off. For reference, the single 10 mm into the chassis rail is all that's keeping it there! https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fT000NUwOsaLVw2jbITR2livkSecnBufg0b7iOjPw449vExJX-_C3ioa...

Apologies, was doing super quick shopping at polarparts.de and based it on a two litre! You’d think they’d (and me) would know better!

Was just to give an idea of costs, not an actual shopping list!

I run the toyo tyres on mine and they are actually really quite nice. I'm not suggesting they're "cheap" tyres, just that they're the cheapest branded tyres I could find. If someone wants to trust their car to some no-name-less-grips, that's their choice. I look for a little more in a tyre than "Ro...

Bit of a random post (but hey, you'd expect nothing less!) Imagine you've just bought your 480 (or perhaps are looking at buying one). What have you got in store in terms of running costs? Some assumptions: 1) Everything is knackered. And unless you've got history or documented evidence to prove oth...

Excellent news!

Hopefully you'll point the new owner this way so we can help keep it in tip top condition?

a couple more random thoughts from me....

LED bulbs - Beam pattern isn't too important in the full beam and LED's offer a lower heat output; Combined with their occasional use could....

Mean Rustoleum's chrome paint, may be effective?

Fairly sure I've got a few pairs; Shall rummage at the weekend

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.....

MisterH wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 20, 2020 8:26 pm

Looks very nice, I am not a fan of the wheels to be honest, but that blue is stunning!

luckily for you, someone I know has a selection of wheels available.....

jamescarruthers wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 20, 2020 7:04 am

@Jeff: have you filled your blue Turbo one with people? ‎

Its not even filled with interior at the moment!

Just because I love a sticker, thought I'd share these ones: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3dlaVIyIC2u4NWWn13phCtseyXEpjpVZ9thazXhflCnvnlpkoKXCl2ejyuUFWFxTJlRgQbHkwv3ubFPiLDMZTzf2Lv8rULq5quCnJZMoUI37nY0szRZf2tQZp-ZQpBSlkWyvqPS7ikCaK-4UafJ5H5B3A=w730-h1297-no?authuser=0 https://lh3.google...

First step would be to make sure what you've got is working properly. From experience, I'd say your shocks will be long overdue a change. A set of Bilstein's and lowered springs, new front wishbones and drop links all round, with a good Geo setup would be first step. Tyre technology has come on in l...

Alan 480 wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 19, 2020 12:29 pm

you have way tooooooooooo much time on your hands . . ..

looking good though

With 3 480's and 2 other project cars, I have a LOT less time than you think! Retirement can't come soon enough!

dragonflyjewels wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 19, 2020 5:57 pm

Tempted to add to your fleet ?

Honestly, I've enough with 3! I should be selling, not buying!

Not mine - I'm merely assisting! Volvo 480 Turbo, in 311-1, Lavender/oyster grey metallic. Original owner now selling cherished car. Always garaged. Everything works, new battery and tyres. underside cleaned and oiled. MOT Oct 2020. No sun damage to rear lenses, always garaged when not in use. https...

Alan 480 wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 19, 2020 12:31 pm

not excessive then (yet)

only one rear brake hose

As I had one in stock!

a strut brace will do nothing for body roll; Anti-roll bars do that. Sadly, you're into custom stuff there too!

You've do the usual lowering and shocks I presume?

also surprised no mentioned this

Then again, I guess most people don;t go beyond the safety of the forum!