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by lee-bob
Wed Aug 09, 2017 6:02 pm
Forum: Tuning And Tweaking
Topic: Boost
Replies: 4
Views: 5561

Boost

Hi all,after boost problems I checked solenoid only to find the red pipe had snapped off so I fitted mbc.car only boosts to about halfway on the gauge and on another gauge straight from the inlet it's about 4psi.i wound the mbc all the way out and still the same,any ideas? Or do I need a certain boo...
by lee-bob
Sun Jul 16, 2017 6:04 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: 1st time with a lady called Volvo!
Replies: 10
Views: 3141

Re: 1st time with a lady called Volvo!

Well good news folks,Volvo now has an mot,just taxed it and fitted mbc,straight pipe exhaust and with a coat of NATO green and BBS reps looks pretty good but then I'm biased! I will get some pics up as soon as I get chance as my iPhone camera doesn't work.
by lee-bob
Fri Jun 23, 2017 7:36 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: 1st time with a lady called Volvo!
Replies: 10
Views: 3141

Re: 1st time with a lady called Volvo!

Hi all,fronts are modified polo coilovers and the rears are modified lupo parts with custom mounts and brackets.hopefully I will be picking it up in the morning from my friends yard so I will try and get some photos and an idea of what I want to do to it
by lee-bob
Fri Jun 23, 2017 6:14 am
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: 1st time with a lady called Volvo!
Replies: 10
Views: 3141

1st time with a lady called Volvo!

Hi all,just bought a 480 turbo.always loved them and their quirky looks.been trying to get my friend to sell it me for a few years now and finally I broke his resolve.ao I now own a 1992 model,which has lots of paperwork and history with it.its a a blue/grey colour which needs new rear arches.manage...