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by mathrock
Tue Jun 20, 2023 7:02 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Paris Edition found in Virginia salvage yard (J79 GOR)
Replies: 7
Views: 5281

Re: Paris Edition found in Virginia salvage yard (J79 GOR)

Thanks @WillC9303! I'm very tempted to go grab every salvageable part left on the car
by mathrock
Tue Jun 20, 2023 6:16 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Paris Edition found in Virginia salvage yard (J79 GOR)
Replies: 7
Views: 5281

Re: Paris Edition found in Virginia salvage yard (J79 GOR)

Wow! I'm surprised to see this, especially as it's only a couple hours away from my house! Wondering how this was originally imported to the US as it wouldn't have been able to be legally registered on the road unless maybe owned by a dealer. Does anyone have a link to the original FB post which fou...
by mathrock
Fri May 14, 2021 4:43 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: 1994 Volvo 480 Turbo Diary - Half an Update November 2023
Replies: 130
Views: 155600

Re: 1994 Volvo 480 Turbo Diary - Update January 2021

Just wanted you to know that your work has been great to read and I love the details provided in the pictures. As one of the few owners of a 480 Turbo in the USA, having details about part numbers, pictures, and workarounds for things like the rear engine mount and your custom exhaust build are supe...
by mathrock
Fri Feb 19, 2021 2:42 am
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Oh look, another high price
Replies: 14
Views: 2303

Re: Oh look, another high price

I noticed some inconsistencies as well, like the Pictor wheels, despite the seller calling them Taurus.
by mathrock
Thu Feb 18, 2021 2:31 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Oh look, another high price
Replies: 14
Views: 2303

Re: Oh look, another high price

Speaking of high prices, since I've imported my 480 Turbo to the US other people have started following along. Recently saw this one for over $26,000 USD.

https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2021/0 ... eak-pop-up
by mathrock
Thu Jan 23, 2020 4:56 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: hold on lads i've got an idea....
Replies: 8
Views: 2437

Re: hold on lads i've got an idea....

Awesome work! Thanks for putting these together.
by mathrock
Wed Sep 11, 2019 8:22 pm
Forum: Tuning And Tweaking
Topic: High torque clutch for late Turbo's + pics
Replies: 11
Views: 11319

Re: High torque clutch for late Turbo's + pics

Appreciate the offer. Definitely not in a hurry. Parts are reasonably cheap in the USA, but only for cars that are sold here. None of the Volvo 480 parts are available in the USA and all have to be ordered from Europe (AutoDoc. RendCar, Skandix, etc). Most places have minimum shipping costs of $50-9...
by mathrock
Wed Sep 11, 2019 6:12 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Front and Rear Light Clusters - problem solved !
Replies: 60
Views: 21178

Re: Rear Light Clusters - problem solved !

I'd be interested in having a set. Also interested in seeing pics of the procedure to separate the existing/old lense covers and installing new ones.
by mathrock
Wed Sep 11, 2019 3:37 pm
Forum: Tuning And Tweaking
Topic: High torque clutch for late Turbo's + pics
Replies: 11
Views: 11319

Re: High torque clutch for late Turbo's + pics

I have a 1993 480 Turbo, which uses the 215mm flywheel/clutch. I'm in the US so there is no such thing as a cheap clutch to try :wink: Appreciate any help from people who have easier access to a spare flywheel and a friendly parts supplier! Thanks.
by mathrock
Tue Sep 10, 2019 5:25 pm
Forum: Tuning And Tweaking
Topic: High torque clutch for late Turbo's + pics
Replies: 11
Views: 11319

Re: High torque clutch for late Turbo's + pics

Only pressure plate needs adjusting of bore witdh of 3 the holes to fit the 3 centerpoints(?) on flywheel: bore to 8 mm, try fit on flywheel and adjust bore again when needed, very precise and equally much! Would it not be similar to the example of the Sachs Racing clutch? Depending on how far they...
by mathrock
Tue Sep 10, 2019 12:34 am
Forum: Tuning And Tweaking
Topic: High torque clutch for late Turbo's + pics
Replies: 11
Views: 11319

Re: High torque clutch for late Turbo's + pics

Based on this post I'm led to believe that the Helix upgraded clutch (Helix 30-4203) for the Renault Clio II would work for our little 480 Turbo wedge. Has anyone looked into this or tried it? https://www.demon-tweeks.com/us/helix-s ... lx30-4203/
by mathrock
Sun Sep 08, 2019 9:23 pm
Forum: Tuning And Tweaking
Topic: Robou ECU - Reset
Replies: 4
Views: 3701

Re: Robou ECU - Reset

I usually run premium (93 octane, E10) in the USA. However the current tank is some ethanol free gas I found in NH (probably 91 octane?). I'm about due to fill-up the tank, so I'll see if some new premium gas helps. Thanks.
by mathrock
Sun Sep 08, 2019 7:13 pm
Forum: Tuning And Tweaking
Topic: Robou ECU - Reset
Replies: 4
Views: 3701

Robou ECU - Reset

I've had my Robou ECU installed and running for about a month. It greatly enhances the driving experience and fun! However, I've noticed recently that the boost is occassionally getting limited like it's in a limp mode. Resetting the ECU with the jumper allows the engine to make full boost again (in...
by mathrock
Sun Sep 08, 2019 1:08 pm
Forum: Howto manuals
Topic: Finding (and Fixing) Volt drop
Replies: 2
Views: 6690

Re: Finding (and Fixing) Volt drop

Very informative post 👍
by mathrock
Tue Jul 16, 2019 12:58 am
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: 1990 Turbo Auto - VOL 480T
Replies: 170
Views: 44722

Re: 1990 Turbo Auto - Fox

Yes, I need to stop popping the dog to the woods in it, Jeff! Haha. Might use it for uni a bit in September (on dry days! :wink: ), about 40-50 mile round trip. Not done nearly as many mile as I thought I would this summer. Just saw the RADwood Goodwood event on August 11th I'd love to have gone to...
by mathrock
Tue Jun 18, 2019 3:00 am
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: So, today was the day...
Replies: 244
Views: 91207

Re: So, today was the day...

jifflemon wrote:
Mon Jun 17, 2019 9:15 pm
Did you replace the droplinks? I'm considering it, but then if it ain't broke, do you replace it with finest chinesium? :?
I did :-/ The boots were torn and the right side joint was bad.
by mathrock
Mon Jun 17, 2019 7:31 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: So, today was the day...
Replies: 244
Views: 91207

Re: So, today was the day...

I recently did the whole front suspension as well and definitely agree that the ball joint was the worst part of the process! Almost stripped the nut and then once finally turning, it was slow going with one flat at a time. :angry:
by mathrock
Wed Jun 12, 2019 8:54 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Coming to America - mathrock's USA Volvo 480 Turbo
Replies: 24
Views: 7356

Re: Coming to America - mathrock's USA Volvo 480 Turbo

It's been a while since I've updated progress here. Been fixing up a ton of things on the 480 Turbo in preparation for the Radwood 80's/90's car show. For those not following the 480 Facebook group. This past weekend we took the 480 on it's first major road trip, ~300mi round trip to the Radwood car...