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by 100
Fri Mar 25, 2022 10:55 am
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Oli's 1992 Volvo 480ES Limited Edition
Replies: 164
Views: 121038

Re: Oli's 1992 Volvo 480ES Limited Edition

Prior to this painting nonsense I got the car cleaning kit out and gave the car a clay/cut/polish. I tried a clay mitt for the first time and I was quite surprised how easy and effective it was to use. https://imgur.com/rsyPdtY.jpg https://imgur.com/xXan5UT.jpg https://imgur.com/o8ypPQV.jpg Annoying...
by 100
Fri Mar 25, 2022 10:47 am
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Oli's 1992 Volvo 480ES Limited Edition
Replies: 164
Views: 121038

Re: Oli's 1992 Volvo 480ES Limited Edition

looks fantastic! I'll be doing the exact same thing to the spoiler on my own TT in the summer. Might have to use a bit of filler/fibreglass to fix mine as it's not in as good condition as yours is. I bought mine new from WR Composites and my original was buggered having already been repaired severa...
by 100
Tue Mar 22, 2022 10:14 am
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Oli's 1992 Volvo 480ES Limited Edition
Replies: 164
Views: 121038

Re: Oli's 1992 Volvo 480ES Limited Edition

jifflemon wrote:
Mon Mar 21, 2022 4:19 pm
such a subtle mod.... Definitely improves the front end of a 480!
So good to have a splitter back on, just didn't look right without it!
by 100
Mon Mar 21, 2022 9:58 am
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Oli's 1992 Volvo 480ES Limited Edition
Replies: 164
Views: 121038

Re: Oli's 1992 Volvo 480ES Limited Edition

Quick splitter update:

In my spray booth:
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Primed:
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Painted:
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Before:
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After:
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So much better...!
by 100
Wed Mar 09, 2022 9:31 am
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Additional "Nice to have" parts for my rebuild
Replies: 4
Views: 1153

Re: Additional "Nice to have" parts for my rebuild

MisterH wrote:
Tue Mar 08, 2022 7:54 pm
Front Bumper Spoiler (going for coloured bumpers so is probably needed to complete the look)
https://wrcomposites.co.uk/grp-moulding/

Email Wayne here, I've just ordered one recently.
by 100
Mon Mar 07, 2022 9:56 am
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: For Sale: 1994 480 GT - Rescue Car R6
Replies: 12
Views: 3566

Re: For Sale: 1994 480 GT - Rescue Car R6

It looks really good and I think the asking price is fair, there is a significant amount of value in just the 'basics' being done, let alone the work on top of that. Hopefully a prospective buyer will recognise that.
by 100
Mon Mar 07, 2022 9:52 am
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: 1994 Volvo 480 Turbo Diary - Half an Update November 2023
Replies: 130
Views: 155823

Re: 1994 Volvo 480 Turbo Diary - Update June 2021

richard-smyth wrote:
Mon Mar 07, 2022 7:32 am
Hi, so whats the latest ?
Its been like waiting for the next season of the Crown . . . .
Ahhhh... I thought there was new update!
by 100
Tue Mar 01, 2022 10:31 am
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: William's 1993 480ES Two-Tone
Replies: 87
Views: 29691

Re: William's 1993 480ES Two-Tone

WillC9303 wrote:
Mon Feb 28, 2022 9:43 pm
  • Took off the front spoiler to sand down and repaint once I find some Smoke Silver.
From one two-toner to another:

https://www.carcolourservices.co.uk/colour-code/

Silver is 306

Green is 314

In my experience, the colour match is excellent.
by 100
Fri Feb 18, 2022 6:14 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Oli's 1992 Volvo 480ES Limited Edition
Replies: 164
Views: 121038

Re: Oli's 1992 Volvo 480ES Limited Edition

Et voila:
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Two is better than one?
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Road testing will be completed when there aren't trampolines hanging over the road in a trees...!
by 100
Thu Feb 17, 2022 10:59 am
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Oli's 1992 Volvo 480ES Limited Edition
Replies: 164
Views: 121038

Re: Oli's 1992 Volvo 480ES Limited Edition

The remainder of the old exhaust came off last night:

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£400 of sculpture:

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Ready for connections:

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by 100
Wed Feb 16, 2022 11:24 am
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Oli's 1992 Volvo 480ES Limited Edition
Replies: 164
Views: 121038

Re: Oli's 1992 Volvo 480ES Limited Edition

So, following my moaning about the stainless exhaust I had made for the car it's time to change it back to off-the-shelf mild-steel that won't ruin my ear holes on the motorway. All looks pretty tired (the dodgy jubilee clips were a temporary attempt to mitigate exhaust to body contact): https://img...
by 100
Tue Feb 15, 2022 2:42 pm
Forum: Wheel suspension and Steering (60)
Topic: Shocks and wishbones
Replies: 19
Views: 6164

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 Not sure, perhaps give these a try? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/294326341711?fi...
by 100
Tue Feb 15, 2022 1:36 pm
Forum: Wheel suspension and Steering (60)
Topic: Shocks and wishbones
Replies: 19
Views: 6164

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! I think I had Monroe springs on the front, as my car was definitely very high at the front (as James mentioned abov...
by 100
Tue Feb 15, 2022 10:25 am
Forum: Wheel suspension and Steering (60)
Topic: Shocks and wishbones
Replies: 19
Views: 6164

Re: Shocks and wishbones

This may also help: KILEN springs: KILENLOWB000728 Front Bilstein Dampers: 22-041067 Rear Bilstein Dampers: 19-019871 Top Mounts: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/273553089531 and https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272218786520 Strut bearings: SKF VKD 35001 Wishbones: Various available on Autodoc (or your chosen ...
by 100
Sat Feb 05, 2022 7:08 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: William's 1993 480ES Two-Tone
Replies: 87
Views: 29691

Re: William's 1993 480ES Two-Tone

Whilst your complaints are valid, at least you have the best colour… 😁
by 100
Mon Jan 24, 2022 10:06 am
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Oli's 1992 Volvo 480ES Limited Edition
Replies: 164
Views: 121038

Re: Oli's 1992 Volvo 480ES Limited Edition

So... I've wimped out and changed my springs again. I live in rural Hertfordshire with very poor quality roads and since fitting the sports springs, the ride has been abysmal. I'm fairly well versed with high spring rates and sports damping and my (amateur) conclusion was that whilst the front dampe...
by 100
Fri Jan 21, 2022 10:15 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Keeping your 480 outdoors
Replies: 18
Views: 2439

Re: Keeping your 480 outdoors

Mine also lives outside. But if you do, make sure you use it regularly.

MX5 looks great, very purposeful.
by 100
Wed Jan 19, 2022 6:45 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: It Ran When Parked - A More positive update!
Replies: 46
Views: 19382

Re: It Ran When Parked! An Calamitous Update

My only concern with restoring it to a state that is not in line with exactly how it was when it was done is whether or not it will be a problem if the insurance company is bankrolling it, especially where it is so obvious.... I doubt it, I would have thought that it will be up to your body shop to...
by 100
Sun Jan 16, 2022 10:11 pm
Forum: Wheel suspension and Steering (60)
Topic: Rear Trailing Arms : Overhaul
Replies: 11
Views: 6477

Re: Rear Trailing Arms : Overhaul

So in an attempt to avoid buying from Skandicks, I wanted to double check that these bushes (TEDGUM 00745354) are suitable for both front and back of the trailing arms? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/353338351939?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&fromMakeTrack=true Interestingly, the front ARB bushes, which...
by 100
Sun Jan 16, 2022 9:54 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: I'm Laughing, only the tears are real...
Replies: 9
Views: 3431

Re: I'm Laughing, only the tears are real...

jifflemon wrote:
Sun Jan 16, 2022 9:25 pm
Couldn't resist, have messaged him
Keep us updated!