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by 100
Tue Nov 21, 2023 1:35 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: 1994 Volvo 480 Turbo Diary - Half an Update November 2023
Replies: 130
Views: 155802

Re: 1994 Volvo 480 Turbo Diary - Half an Update November 2023

If it's any consolation we really enjoy reading the updates. I can understand your frustration around paint, what constitutes a good job is pretty variable. Having had paint on a couple of cars, my conclusion is that it will never meet your expectations, although your experience is clearly unaccepta...
by 100
Sun Jun 25, 2023 9:28 pm
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Late Brake Show
Replies: 5
Views: 6483

Re: Late Brake Show

I assume it’s yours in the latest video then. I wasn’t sure as it looks bluer in the video but obviously it’s some distance away!

Are your bumpers now painted?
by 100
Thu Jun 22, 2023 10:17 pm
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Dark red Flaunden, herts/bucks
Replies: 3
Views: 3552

Re: Dark red Flaunden, herts/bucks

Oscar WS wrote:
Thu May 25, 2023 2:46 pm
I’ll drop you a PM with my contact details.
Ah ha! It’s completely feasible I got the day wrong…

I’ve got your DM, I’ll be in touch!

- Oli
by 100
Thu Jun 22, 2023 10:14 pm
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Late Brake Show
Replies: 5
Views: 6483

Late Brake Show

My beady eye spotted this in one of the recent late brake show videos:

Image
by 100
Mon May 22, 2023 1:09 pm
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Dark red Flaunden, herts/bucks
Replies: 3
Views: 3552

Dark red Flaunden, herts/bucks

Right, who was it?

Dark red, drove right past the end of my front garden on Sunday in Flaunden. Didn't manage to spot any details but it was a shame my 480 wasn't visible at the time!
by 100
Tue Dec 20, 2022 9:31 am
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Volvo 480 S - 1.7 White Facebook
Replies: 17
Views: 8476

Re: Volvo 480 S - 2.0 White Facebook

I'm only commenting because I'm disappointed I missed out on making dildo comments.
MisterH wrote:
Thu Dec 10, 2020 11:13 am
I would like to give whoever designed that gearstick a lesson in what ergonomics mean :lol: :kill:
I do think you are being unfair on the designer. I think it's ribbed design is perfect for it's intended use.
by 100
Mon Nov 07, 2022 3:45 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: 1994 Volvo 480 Turbo Diary - Half an Update November 2023
Replies: 130
Views: 155802

Re: 1994 Volvo 480 Turbo Diary - Update September 2022

Speed yellow with matching wheels for me which ideally I'd like to park next to a yellow on yellow 205 rallye. Don't judge my poor taste! Yep, very cool and exquisite taste I’d say. Besides, if you want poor taste, you could of said the Skoda Felicia “Fun” :wink: I was in your thread anticipating a...
by 100
Tue Oct 25, 2022 12:34 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: William's 1993 480ES Two-Tone
Replies: 87
Views: 29688

Re: William's 1993 480ES Two-Tone

jifflemon wrote:
Tue Oct 25, 2022 8:35 am
skeletons fornicating in a biscuit tin?
:D
by 100
Tue Oct 25, 2022 12:31 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Paris the Unicorn joins the club !
Replies: 29
Views: 19347

Re: Paris the Unicorn joins the club !

The French meet does look epic, being a French speaker (after some acclimatisation) I have always wanted to go. How did you find getting about without the dreaded UK sticker on the back? Not much trouble? I refuse to put one on, and I have a lot of reproduction late 80s/early 90s Seacat Hovercraft ...
by 100
Mon Oct 17, 2022 8:12 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: The joys of 480 ownership
Replies: 12
Views: 4611

Re: The joys of 480 ownership

Doesn’t read that bad to me; pretty much standard fail items. Rear brakes (just service them) Rear inner sills (they all go there) did it actually overheat? Or did they find the rot, knew it’d fail so invented a reason for not testing? To me, it’s not a “thorough” garage, more one that hates older ...
by 100
Tue Sep 27, 2022 2:09 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Oli's 1992 Volvo 480ES Limited Edition
Replies: 164
Views: 121013

Re: Oli's 1992 Volvo 480ES Limited Edition

:D Blummin lovely! This does now mean you’ll be parking a foot from any kerb, and will wince at every tiny suspension crash Standard practise even before the refurb! The catalyst for the refurb was the front left no longer holding more than 13 PSI - not ideal! Looks amazing! What colour did you use...
by 100
Sun Sep 25, 2022 9:11 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Oli's 1992 Volvo 480ES Limited Edition
Replies: 164
Views: 121013

Re: Oli's 1992 Volvo 480ES Limited Edition

Small update but something the car has needed for some time now: https://i.imgur.com/JZ23kWP.jpg https://i.imgur.com/oX8SVNU.jpg I had these wheel centre stickers made up but I have a feeling they won’t last long. https://i.imgur.com/k13gr0J.jpg I had all the wheels off today to seal and protect the...
by 100
Tue Sep 13, 2022 12:44 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: 1994 Volvo 480 Turbo Diary - Half an Update November 2023
Replies: 130
Views: 155802

Re: 1994 Volvo 480 Turbo Diary - Update September 2022

a 968 CS! I would love a 968 and briefly looked at one last year - I remember when they were £15k - £20k! :cry: What a fantastic colour Cheers Oli; 2 years to find a CS in Riviera Blue. We got there in the end. Dream spec, body colour hardback Recaro's, not even a radio! I had my first 944 in 2003 ...
by 100
Mon Sep 12, 2022 8:19 am
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: 1994 Volvo 480 Turbo Diary - Half an Update November 2023
Replies: 130
Views: 155802

Re: 1994 Volvo 480 Turbo Diary - Update September 2022

I was going to make some comment about the continued quality of work that I dream of being able to replicate but sod that... a 968 CS! I would love a 968 and briefly looked at one last year - I remember when they were £15k - £20k! :cry: What a fantastic colour; both your cars sat together will make ...
by 100
Wed Aug 17, 2022 10:07 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Newby to 480s
Replies: 14
Views: 6824

Re: Newby to 480s

Congrats on purchasing the correct colour of 480. There's quite a few two-tones on the forum now!
by 100
Thu Aug 11, 2022 2:13 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Oli's 1992 Volvo 480ES Limited Edition
Replies: 164
Views: 121013

Re: Oli's 1992 Volvo 480ES Limited Edition

Don't worry I was just being grumpy and commenting on the state of the modern car; there's no way this car is going anywhere! Unfortunately, I'll be on to my second WR splitter now... Not because of their quality but because I gave mine a considerable whack! I think the springs the car came to me on...
by 100
Thu Aug 11, 2022 12:15 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Oli's 1992 Volvo 480ES Limited Edition
Replies: 164
Views: 121013

Re: Oli's 1992 Volvo 480ES Limited Edition

It's been a while since an update and I'm procrastinating at work so why not... Since my last update: Broke my new splitter Broke my rear light lense Broke a mudflap Broke a driving light Broke my number plate mount 'Broke' my wheel bearings Broke my new suspension Broke my spirit The solution to th...
by 100
Wed May 25, 2022 4:31 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: I never knew they cared....
Replies: 5
Views: 2786

Re: I never knew they cared....

A pretty comprehensive list, however that side profile of the 262c is extremely flattering, making it look like an 70's/80's reimagination of a p1800 coupe.

Alas, a much more awkward, slab sided shape in reality. For your viewing... pleasure(?): https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C1248219
by 100
Sat Mar 26, 2022 4:53 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Some seemingly random questions
Replies: 17
Views: 3542

Re: Some seemingly random questions

Seems like most of your questions have been answered but I do have something say on the AC point: Assuming your moonroof works, put your windows down and open your moon roof. In my opinion, it's a far more enjoyable way to drive an older car. The benefit of doing so in the 480 is that they bothered ...
by 100
Sat Mar 26, 2022 4:40 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Oli's 1992 Volvo 480ES Limited Edition
Replies: 164
Views: 121013

Re: Oli's 1992 Volvo 480ES Limited Edition

You'd have been quicker removing the lenses than masking them off! :rofl: I didn't want to mess with the adjustment on the off chance someone actually bothered to set the height at some point in the past! https://imgur.com/MAXaDVp.jpg https://imgur.com/aXDEufq.jpg If only my indicator/DRL cluster w...