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by martinholmesuk
Wed Sep 06, 2023 3:48 pm
Forum: Tuning And Tweaking
Topic: ECU Modification
Replies: 74
Views: 119985

Re: ECU Modification

Just to add to this, although I have not read the thread in it's entirety, I knew Martin Holmes 480 T "Vader" pretty well. Yes it had a super Richmod but I don't recall it causing issues with the grearbox. Many other issues but that was just Vader. I loved that 480, but alas Martin did not :cry: As...
by martinholmesuk
Wed Jul 19, 2023 1:07 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Hello - A Past Owner and Meeting Host
Replies: 10
Views: 3753

Re: Hello - A Past Owner and Meeting Host

Hi Chris.

I remember the meet you hosted. We all had a good time. 2003/2004 maybe? Glad you are OK.

Martin
by martinholmesuk
Thu Dec 22, 2022 4:40 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: The Bean Counter theory
Replies: 18
Views: 14768

Re: The Bean Counter theory

IMO The 480 is a shitty built Volvo. I had 5 over the years... I look back and remember how I loved and hated them all. The dashboard plastic is so bad on a 480. It's an insult to the brand. My 940 turbo is built like a tank. That is a real proper Volvo. VolVo 480's are a cool looking little sporty ...
by martinholmesuk
Sun Sep 04, 2022 4:02 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: 1994 Volvo 480 Turbo Diary - Half an Update November 2023
Replies: 130
Views: 155764

Re: 1994 Volvo 480 Turbo Diary - Update September 2022

Interesting and informative thread. I like your dedication to detail. I last saw a 480 some months back in Barnham, West Sussex. Before that I do not remember. I have a 940t and those are starting to be hard to spot.
by martinholmesuk
Mon Feb 01, 2021 10:31 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Lambda sensor to measure CO?
Replies: 8
Views: 4991

Re: Lambda sensor to measure CO?

If you want to know what your engine is doing then you need a wideband. I have the AEM model. You do not need after market ecu but it will output if you do. I can tell if my 940 is running well or not just by looking at the AFR. For the money it's a steal. I think it outputs the narrow band in emula...
by martinholmesuk
Sun Jan 31, 2021 12:32 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: 480 in the USA for sale
Replies: 4
Views: 1299

480 in the USA for sale

This popped up in the 940 fb group.

https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listi ... attachment

Rare.
by martinholmesuk
Wed Jan 27, 2021 8:26 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Steve Catgroom
Replies: 5
Views: 2767

Re: Steve Catgroom

without going into details. His name was different I believe. Prob stick on dvd and post to the cat place asking to forward. I suspect the owner is still around at the address.
by martinholmesuk
Tue Jan 19, 2021 3:38 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Steve Catgroom
Replies: 5
Views: 2767

Re: Steve Catgroom

It's closed down. Shame as I have a good hour of steve on tape from when I went up his place for a weekend.
by martinholmesuk
Sun Jan 17, 2021 3:35 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Steve Catgroom
Replies: 5
Views: 2767

Re: Steve Catgroom

Thanks Murf.

Just done that so will see what happens.
by martinholmesuk
Sat Jan 16, 2021 12:52 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Steve Catgroom
Replies: 5
Views: 2767

Steve Catgroom

Would anyone happen to know the address of Steve's parents?

Please PM me if you do.

Thanks

Martin
by martinholmesuk
Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:32 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Volvo 480 meet once upon a time
Replies: 5
Views: 1912

Re: Volvo 480 meet once upon a time

I changed the permissions. Your not going bonkers. Glad you all liked it. I don’t know how the club is now but back then it was very busy. I hardly see a 480 now.
by martinholmesuk
Sat Dec 05, 2020 12:23 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Volvo 480 meet once upon a time
Replies: 5
Views: 1912

Volvo 480 meet once upon a time

So i was backing up some old data and found this video I made. I'm sure I posted it a few years back but I think it's been deleted from you tube due to copyright. This was 2005 maybe? Some other messing about too. Made me smile.... Fun fact I have the same steering wheel from vader (momo) on my 940 ...
by martinholmesuk
Tue Aug 27, 2019 1:24 pm
Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
Topic: Photobucket. All my 480 related images here
Replies: 7
Views: 6548

Re: Photobucket. All my 480 related images here

i cant find them. All gone folks.
by martinholmesuk
Mon Aug 19, 2019 10:30 am
Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
Topic: Photobucket. All my 480 related images here
Replies: 7
Views: 6548

Re: Photobucket. All my 480 related images here

Looks like the domain which hosted those pictures has gone. No emails from the host saying it was going so bit annoyed. I see tinypic is going to photobucket so that's screwed.

in short if I find them I'll upload again. Don't suppose anyone took a copy?
by martinholmesuk
Tue Nov 06, 2018 2:45 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Remanufactured engine mounts available
Replies: 1
Views: 1695

Re: Remanufactured engine mounts available

Make your own. That's what Johnturbo did.
by martinholmesuk
Tue Nov 06, 2018 2:41 pm
Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
Topic: Kids Show
Replies: 6
Views: 4906

Re: Kids Show

funny. I never noticed that. This place has really gone into a decline. Having said that when did I last see a 480.... 1 this year I think. I do drop in and see what's new from time to time. I made two volvo related choices recently. Got myself a 940 2.3 turbo with a 16t turbo upgrade w/ supporting ...
by martinholmesuk
Tue Nov 06, 2018 12:00 pm
Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
Topic: Kids Show
Replies: 6
Views: 4906

Re: Kids Show

This is a thread revival if I ever saw one. No idea what my link was but I can assure you my 6-year-old daughter would not be allowed lol.
by martinholmesuk
Sat Jul 15, 2017 4:35 am
Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
Topic: Photobucket. All my 480 related images here
Replies: 7
Views: 6548

Re: Photobucket. All my 480 related images here

No problem.

TBH I will not be coming to the scene. I had some good times here and met so many nice people but the 480 side is over. The fact that Vader sucked the life out of me don't help! I expect it's been turned into baked bean can many times over. :D



LIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by martinholmesuk
Fri Jul 14, 2017 1:29 pm
Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
Topic: Photobucket. All my 480 related images here
Replies: 7
Views: 6548

Photobucket. All my 480 related images here

Gents, Photobucket fucked the internet. This is my attempt to save the images for you all. If you see something not 480 related or you want removed let me know via PM. No i'm not going to edit 10K+ of posts. https://imghost.io/album/UCWiC/?sort=date_desc&page=3 I have more but it's taking forever to...
by martinholmesuk
Tue Nov 17, 2015 2:20 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Turbo meter wont' go pass halfway.
Replies: 23
Views: 10279

Re: Turbo meter wont' go pass halfway.

Long time since having anything to do with 480's. The early 480s boost slightly more then the later.