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by nigel poustie
Thu Mar 16, 2023 9:51 am
Forum: Body and Interior (80)
Topic: Rear arch replacement/repair
Replies: 3
Views: 2019

Rear arch replacement/repair

Hi Folks I’m looking at sorting my rear arches this summer. I have read people using VW golf mk3 panels which are cheap on ebay Also, Volvo 440 which are a bit more expensive but nothing like as expensive as 480 panels from skandix. Can anyone share any experience of doing this and how close a fit t...
by nigel poustie
Thu Nov 03, 2022 5:47 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Rescue Car: R3
Replies: 144
Views: 176950

Re: Rescue Car: R3

I’ve only just read this today and I’m a bit upset at the way folk have jumped on Norman. I know Norman wouldn’t give up easily and without good reason. He certainly wouldn’t look at making a fast buck out of selling the parts, he has given me lots of parts completely free from his supplies. I just ...
by nigel poustie
Thu Apr 07, 2022 11:49 am
Forum: Power transmission (40)
Topic: 2.0L clutch kit
Replies: 8
Views: 3928

Re: 2.0L clutch kit

The clutch is only one job happening!
The subframe is coming out and being replaced, new wishbones, new shocks and springs!
by nigel poustie
Thu Apr 07, 2022 11:34 am
Forum: Power transmission (40)
Topic: 2.0L clutch kit
Replies: 8
Views: 3928

Re: 2.0L clutch kit

Thanks David. Yes, I’d seen the National ones on eBay, the mechanic I’m using isn’t too keen on that, he believes it to be reconditioned and says the amount of work involved he wants to put something decent in. Ideally LUK but nowhere has them in stock. I will still be doing track days but only occa...
by nigel poustie
Wed Apr 06, 2022 5:05 pm
Forum: Power transmission (40)
Topic: 2.0L clutch kit
Replies: 8
Views: 3928

Re: 2.0L clutch kit

Does anyone have any experience of these

https://www.dcperformance.co.uk/cheap/2 ... 07pwr.html
by nigel poustie
Wed Apr 06, 2022 12:53 pm
Forum: Power transmission (40)
Topic: 2.0L clutch kit
Replies: 8
Views: 3928

2.0L clutch kit

Does anyone know where I can get a new (not reconditioned) clutch kit for a 2.0l?
by nigel poustie
Fri Mar 04, 2022 10:04 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: 480's for sale at the moment.
Replies: 58
Views: 22898

Re: 480's for sale at the moment.

I would hazard a guess that that mileage isn’t correct with a drivers seat like that...
by nigel poustie
Wed Feb 16, 2022 2:17 pm
Forum: Springs and Wheels (70)
Topic: Turbo / Non turbo springs
Replies: 8
Views: 2728

Re: Turbo / Non turbo springs

What is recommended on here though?
by nigel poustie
Wed Feb 16, 2022 1:08 pm
Forum: Wheel suspension and Steering (60)
Topic: Shocks and wishbones
Replies: 19
Views: 6155

Re: Shocks and wishbones

Just to update you all
I’ve order my Bilstein b4 shocks
Fronts (2) - Volvo parts on line - £113 posted
Rears (2) - Iqwxrem - £44.20 posted

Which I thought was good.
by nigel poustie
Wed Feb 16, 2022 1:04 pm
Forum: Springs and Wheels (70)
Topic: Turbo / Non turbo springs
Replies: 8
Views: 2728

Re: Turbo / Non turbo springs

Thanks for the info James I have read though those posts and I’m no clearer when it comes to purchasing! They just seems to be no way of knowing what you are getting!?! It’s a nightmare. From reading the the yellow ones front p/n 34514456 350mm 20Nm and rear p/n 3418057 310mm 17.2Nm Is potentially w...
by nigel poustie
Tue Feb 15, 2022 5:28 pm
Forum: Springs and Wheels (70)
Topic: Turbo / Non turbo springs
Replies: 8
Views: 2728

Re: Turbo / Non turbo springs

Thanks for that in sight.
One of my front spring is broken, so I’m definitely doing both front, so I think it makes sense to do all 4 corners as I’m doing all shocks too
by nigel poustie
Tue Feb 15, 2022 4:47 pm
Forum: Springs and Wheels (70)
Topic: Turbo / Non turbo springs
Replies: 8
Views: 2728

Turbo / Non turbo springs

Sorry for all the questions lately.
Is it true that the turbo sits slightly lower?
Are their springs stiffer too?
Do they have a different part number to the 2.0l?
And does anyone have the relevant numbers to hand?
I’m assuming the turbo spring would fit on a 2.0l?
by nigel poustie
Tue Feb 15, 2022 2:28 pm
Forum: Wheel suspension and Steering (60)
Topic: Shocks and wishbones
Replies: 19
Views: 6155

Re: Shocks and wishbones

What brand spring would people consider standard, I’ve heard the turbo sits just a little lower but I can’t find anywhere that has different springs for turbo and non turbo, they just come back with 40mm lowering springs
by nigel poustie
Tue Feb 15, 2022 1:01 pm
Forum: Wheel suspension and Steering (60)
Topic: Shocks and wishbones
Replies: 19
Views: 6155

Re: Shocks and wishbones

I have read again 100 post about springs
And I’m starting to have second thoughts, will 30mm lower be so hash it’s unusable as a family daily, it does have kids in the back regularly!
by nigel poustie
Tue Feb 15, 2022 11:51 am
Forum: Wheel suspension and Steering (60)
Topic: Shocks and wishbones
Replies: 19
Views: 6155

Re: Shocks and wishbones

Thanks everyone from your help.
Another question. The subframe needs new bushing.
Where do I get those from?
by nigel poustie
Sun Feb 13, 2022 8:36 pm
Forum: Wheel suspension and Steering (60)
Topic: Shocks and wishbones
Replies: 19
Views: 6155

Re: Shocks and wishbones

Thank you
by nigel poustie
Sun Feb 13, 2022 7:47 pm
Forum: Wheel suspension and Steering (60)
Topic: Shocks and wishbones
Replies: 19
Views: 6155

Re: Shocks and wishbones

Coil overs are mega money though aren’t they? I’m thinking this job with just standard is going to be expensive for me 😬 but I’ve always want to improve the ride in the corners so Bilstein and slightly lower i think is the way!?!
by nigel poustie
Sun Feb 13, 2022 7:21 pm
Forum: Wheel suspension and Steering (60)
Topic: Shocks and wishbones
Replies: 19
Views: 6155

Re: Shocks and wishbones

Sadly I think we’re ever I get B4s from they’ll be more the £135. I’m going do do the rear I think while I’m spending money 😬
by nigel poustie
Sun Feb 13, 2022 7:14 pm
Forum: Wheel suspension and Steering (60)
Topic: Shocks and wishbones
Replies: 19
Views: 6155

Re: Shocks and wishbones

I can only find balance motorsport . Com selling Bilstein B4 in this country so far that say for Volvo 480, do you know the part numbers? Or another place, they seem to be cheaper from Germany but I’m going to incur import tax and may take an age?
by nigel poustie
Sun Feb 13, 2022 6:37 pm
Forum: Wheel suspension and Steering (60)
Topic: Shocks and wishbones
Replies: 19
Views: 6155

Shocks and wishbones

As some of you may have read my subframe failed a little while ago. I have just picked up a replacement and when repairing it all I thought I’d replace the shocks and springs and wishbones. So where are people getting them from? Are Bilstein B4 worth it? Is so, where are folk getting them from? And ...