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by benwalllker
Fri Nov 02, 2012 8:16 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Going to look at a 480 today.
Replies: 2
Views: 1176

Going to look at a 480 today.

hi all,been a very long time. but today im goin to look at trading in my mg tf for a 480. if the cars right. wondering if anyone knows the previouse owner. its nottingham based. celebration limited ed. so maroon. reg n46jfw. its got 100k on clock wondering if previouse owner was on here and if they ...
by benwalllker
Thu Dec 16, 2010 11:31 pm
Forum: Styling
Topic: Alloys
Replies: 3
Views: 3877

Re: Alloys

i rocked 16" fit the arches perfectly.
by benwalllker
Thu Dec 16, 2010 11:25 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: 480 turbo near Glasgow...rich mod
Replies: 21
Views: 5773

Re: 480 turbo near Glasgow...rich mod

Hey guys, long time since iv posted, but im on the hunt again for a 480. :) :) :) Has she got mot? Im interested but am about 8hours away so cant just pop round to have a look. also is the wheel arch just primed? the photos make it look like its been reshaped? but im assuming thats just light and an...
by benwalllker
Thu Jul 29, 2010 5:05 pm
Forum: Styling
Topic: the start of my project, finally
Replies: 70
Views: 35560

Re: the start of my project, finally

the car went over a year ago:( but the 480 feaver has started to hit again, i saw one potter through melton mowbray last sunday morning and the big silly childlike smile spread across my face that always did everytime i went to get in mine. and decided start saving and finish this project. going for...
by benwalllker
Thu Jul 29, 2010 4:58 pm
Forum: Styling
Topic: removal of front no plate
Replies: 5
Views: 3163

Re: removal of front no plate

if you search back to my old car project, mine was mounted on the bottom of the grill, two 90degree brackets screwed in simple as that
by benwalllker
Thu Jul 29, 2010 4:52 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: For Sale: Volvo 480 Turbo, White, '92
Replies: 4
Views: 2616

Re: For Sale: Volvo 480 Turbo, White, '92

i might cry,
wanting another 480 again, this time white, this time turbo, this time not been owned by someone who couldnt care less about the car and created a thousand problems for me, looks like its just sold above :(
by benwalllker
Sat Jul 04, 2009 7:34 pm
Forum: Styling
Topic: the start of my project, finally
Replies: 70
Views: 35560

just got a new car. Little seat Ibiza. If anyont wants the car for parts. £150 it's yours lowering springs go with it no alloys tho. It's got 1month mot on and I'll sell the tax aswell if sumone wants to drive it home. I know how getting trailers can be a nightmare. If your interested let me know...
by benwalllker
Tue Jun 30, 2009 5:09 pm
Forum: Styling
Topic: the start of my project, finally
Replies: 70
Views: 35560

unhappy to say but the beloved car is going :(
by benwalllker
Fri Jun 19, 2009 6:05 am
Forum: Styling
Topic: the start of my project, finally
Replies: 70
Views: 35560

no I didn't shit my panties thankfully :) and I'm a gstring fan LOL so I really would have made a mess :s
by benwalllker
Wed Jun 17, 2009 4:31 pm
Forum: Styling
Topic: the start of my project, finally
Replies: 70
Views: 35560

I heard a strange noise and as a slowed down to check it car started wobbling tried to stop asap but the wheel flew off befor I had chance. Skidded about 5 meters and menaged to avoid the barrier as you can see in the photo
by benwalllker
Tue Jun 16, 2009 5:56 am
Forum: Styling
Topic: the start of my project, finally
Replies: 70
Views: 35560

yea I know I'm pretty lucky that's y I'm not too upset about repairs. Looking at it tho I think it's only a new wing and set of discs. But if got to jack the poor thing up and check for any more damage :(
by benwalllker
Mon Jun 15, 2009 6:25 pm
Forum: Styling
Topic: the start of my project, finally
Replies: 70
Views: 35560

well next stage of the project is to make any repairs needed as had a little part missing on the car down the a50, the part was MY WHEEL!!! the bloody thing came off! managed to get onto the hard shoulder and not hit the bollards or other road users but just look :( http://i174.photobucket.com/album...
by benwalllker
Sun Jun 14, 2009 8:37 pm
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Black 480 on a50
Replies: 0
Views: 1225

Black 480 on a50

spotted it as my poor baby sat at the side of the rd with the recovery wagon
by benwalllker
Wed Jun 03, 2009 4:29 pm
Forum: Styling
Topic: removing side bump strips and other front spoilers
Replies: 1
Views: 2153

removing side bump strips and other front spoilers

1.. removing side bump strips i know they have a recess behind them i think, has anyone got any photos of how this looks??? 2.. bin thinkin of trying to make up an original front spoiler, summit abit different, keep hearing how other car spoilers work as a 480s front spoiler?? any one know anymore o...
by benwalllker
Wed Jun 03, 2009 3:54 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: FREE to a good home
Replies: 8
Views: 2425

i really wanna come get sum bits off you mate just wont be able to get there befro this weekend and have no were to store. ill have a word with a friend whos sorting sum rust patches out for me and get bac to you if i can befor the weekend
by benwalllker
Tue Jun 02, 2009 5:41 pm
Forum: Meetings
Topic: Melton mowbray, leicestershire, east midds
Replies: 5
Views: 3627

eu is not really boyracer, thats y im with them, people who love the cars more as a peice of art rather than how loud they can make it, im waiting on replys back from eu aswell so if i get enough interest ill sort it, everyones welcome get your mate to come along aswell
by benwalllker
Tue Jun 02, 2009 4:32 pm
Forum: Meetings
Topic: Melton mowbray, leicestershire, east midds
Replies: 5
Views: 3627

Melton mowbray, leicestershire, east midds

im trying to organise abit of a car meet at the above lacasion, its 30mins from leicester 30 mins from nottingham, and 45 from coventry. its going to not only be a 480 meet but a eu-mania meet aswell, but seems a good oppotunity to get the 480s out and meeting so if anyone is interested let me know,...
by benwalllker
Tue Jun 02, 2009 4:28 pm
Forum: Styling
Topic: the start of my project, finally
Replies: 70
Views: 35560

thats me, another owner not too far away then... yay
by benwalllker
Thu May 28, 2009 4:04 pm
Forum: Styling
Topic: Reconditioning the roller cover
Replies: 18
Views: 6513

would love one identical in my car
nice work
by benwalllker
Thu May 28, 2009 3:57 pm
Forum: Styling
Topic: the start of my project, finally
Replies: 70
Views: 35560

this is part of the reason y i like posting on 480 forum, everyone is ays sooo helpfull. i love the look with the white stripe. although i must say there is going to be a white roof on fairly soon. another thing for peoples opinions. thanks for the photoshop going to have a look at best way i could ...