Volvo 480 Club Europe

put me down as 100% definite.

Please let me know the date you want the ecu by, and the method of payment. Cheers.

I have a k reg 480 turbo. What wheel size / tyre size is the speedo calibrated for?

I just fitted some 195/45/15 tyres on standard volvo rims. Has lowered the car slightly and firmed up the ride. Quite happy really. I would like to know how far out the speedo is (from standard %error)

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Hey slight thread highjack, I'm from Fareham, just down the road... Would be keen to meet up to see another 480 in the flesh, compare notes etc.. cheers

Thanks for the headsup, dowloading at the moment. Yeah its a cone filter i had one spare so chucked in on. It does make more noise, only really noticible when the turbo spools up - just the sound when chaning geers that concerns me. I read somewhere there is a part that perishes easily that can caus...

I fitted a k&n which makes a sucking type noise underboost. I've also noticed since fitting the k&n a slight fluttering noise when changing gears under boost. I couldnt hear is with the standard airbox. Leads me to think its on its way out.

Thankyou for your replies. Car is running much better now I have changed the dizy cap, rotary arm and put in some fresh oil. I am concerned the wastegate may be on its way out. I dont know much about this car - from what I have read, the wastegate levels out turbo pressure after a change in rpm and ...

Am interested in the seats at the right price rich + other bits you might have.

Could you let me know asap bkf_uk. I only got the money through for it yesterday, so too late to post ecu. Please let me know as soon as you can. cheers.

Dude is there any chance I could drop the car/ecu off with you and rich on sat? I am happy to take my walking boots with me and disapeer for 8 hours or something if needs be.

Just checked and mine has a red dipstick. Is the oil injection to prevent pinking or something? Explains the usage of oil - thankyou.

How much petrol does the 'fuel' warning indicate?

Strange thing is the engine seems to run really well. I get around 30mpg combined and high 40's on motorways (assuming I am driving economically). I have the k&n held away from the engine, the snorkel is still in place. I purposefully positioned the cone away from high temperatures. Definately not a...

Oil: my 480 turbo seems to use oil. I am putting about a litre top up every 2000 miles. Is this normal? Which oil is best to use? Car is due for a service / oil change. 15w40 semi synth ok? Water: the car seems to be loosing water. I have topped it up twice. I dont have any antifreeze so I have had ...

I took mine up to 130mph. It would have gone quicker, but I thought that was fast enough. The A3 can be unpredictable.

I'd have to leave around 2pm to get back in time. Any chance my ecu could get done as one of the first ones? How long does it take to get an ecu done?

Would it be possible for me to drive to "near Bristol" on the 21st to get mine done? Unfortunetaly for me my parents 25th wedding aniversary party is the same day so I will need the car in the afternoon. I would also love to get yours and rich's opinion of my 480 turbo. cheers

Hi i'm very interested, Is it too late to send my ecu and payment?

Hi Richard doesnt seem to be making richmods anymore, so I really have one option, to get a richmod ecu and copy it. I am attempting to establish contacts who would be able to produce richmod ecus. Would anyone be interested in purchasing an 'aftermarker' richmod ecu? I have not asked Richards permi...

I dont know how much the interior is worth, but I am interested. I can drive to 'near' Bristol to collect. I would be very interested in collecting a richmod at the same time.

I took it for a long drive this evening to get used to the way it drives. I 'floored' it from a standing start onto the motorway. Wheel spin in 2nd gear. I was quite impressed. The suspention makes a lot of creaking noises. I am guessing this is because it hasnt been used for a while? How can I find...

Hello I've just found out i'll be collecting a 93 1.7 turbo this evening. As you may or may not imagine I am very exited. What is the first performance alteration? I read a guy called Richard? can add a chip for 20-40 bhp? If anyone has a link to some 'definative' threads on tuning that would be awe...