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by MisterH
Wed Nov 02, 2022 2:53 pm
Forum: Howto manuals
Topic: Radios - Troubleshooting and Repair
Replies: 4
Views: 3439

Re: Radios - Troubleshooting and Repair

I am a sucker for vintage audio - the only issue is that I have no idea how to go about maintaining stuff, so I just have to hope that I know people who can fix them, and that parts are available for my units. While I will probably refrain from prying open my rare Decks for now, I will definitely be...
by MisterH
Tue Oct 25, 2022 7:57 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: William's 1993 480ES Two-Tone
Replies: 87
Views: 29680

Re: William's 1993 480ES Two-Tone

It does you well to reflect on what's been achieved, and you've achieved a lot - More than some people achieve in years! Was chatting the other day with the "other" Will about how we should drive other peoples 480's. I think it'd be therapeutic on many levels: You'd realise even the best 480's stil...
by MisterH
Mon Oct 24, 2022 8:36 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Paris the Unicorn joins the club !
Replies: 29
Views: 19347

Re: Paris the Unicorn joins the club !

The French meet does look epic, being a French speaker (after some acclimatisation) I have always wanted to go. How did you find getting about without the dreaded UK sticker on the back? Not much trouble? I refuse to put one on, and I have a lot of reproduction late 80s/early 90s Seacat Hovercraft o...
by MisterH
Mon Oct 24, 2022 7:23 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: William's 1993 480ES Two-Tone
Replies: 87
Views: 29680

Re: William's 1993 480ES Two-Tone

Many Congratulations Will! I did wonder if someone would be mad enough to follow me in having a wedge as their first car in the late 2010s, although you were much more sensible with the 2.0 engine (not that the 1.7 B18E is bad by any means :crazy: ). It has been really great getting to know you and ...
by MisterH
Mon Oct 24, 2022 1:53 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Rescue Car: R3
Replies: 144
Views: 176958

Re: Rescue Car: R3

Examples for Will https://www.flickr.com/photos/38389354@N07/8653591365 https://www.volvo-480-europe.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=35609 Thanks - I think I can see the difference now. Arctic does look a slightly lighter shade than Petrol. I'm sure they would've looked a lot different on a brightly lit ...
by MisterH
Mon Oct 24, 2022 8:57 am
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Rescue Car: R3
Replies: 144
Views: 176958

Re: Rescue Car: R3

218 is Arctic Blue, 219 is Petrol Blue. Assuming it's not tipping it down like it is here a quick pop of the bonnet will tell us for certain. 219-5 if I remember correctly And Jeff wins the "Mr Memory" (or "Sad Nerd", depending on your perspective ;) ) prize - Felicity is indeed 219-5, so Petrol bl...
by MisterH
Sun Oct 23, 2022 4:45 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Rescue Car: R3
Replies: 144
Views: 176958

Re: Rescue Car: R3

See if you can find James' old ad for his 1987 car, it looked resplendent
by MisterH
Sun Oct 23, 2022 3:05 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Rescue Car: R3
Replies: 144
Views: 176958

Re: Rescue Car: R3

He never intended to make money from selling parts, rather they would have been made available to this community as needed free of charge. Hmm Fantastic work David, I thought R3 was going to be a gonner for a second! She’s a very nice example of an early car. Looks almost identical to Ben’s 480 as ...
by MisterH
Fri Oct 21, 2022 9:25 am
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Rescue Car: R3
Replies: 144
Views: 176958

Re: Rescue Car: R3

What the ACTUAL Fuck? Was not expecting to wake up to this news. R3 was an example of one of the rarest (and my favourite) colours and to hear that he has done this is appalling. Is there anything we can do? Oscar Wilde once said that true friends stab you from the front. I think it is clear what we...
by MisterH
Thu Sep 01, 2022 6:37 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: and then there were 9...... (rescue cars that is)
Replies: 16
Views: 5668

Re: and then there were 9...... (rescue cars that is)

Cheers everyone, chalk up another one!
by MisterH
Wed Aug 31, 2022 7:32 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: I want to upgrade my sound system - What are my options?
Replies: 7
Views: 4461

Re: I want to upgrade my sound system - What are my options?

Oooh I love old radios. I do have a Philips DC751 that I could let go of. It was serviced before I bought it and has done me very good. If you car hasn't had connectors messed with, it should just be a straight swap. However it is a circa 1988 unit, and your car is a 92, so not completely correct, b...
by MisterH
Sun Aug 28, 2022 9:47 am
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Inside cabin getting hot
Replies: 10
Views: 2509

Re: Inside cabin getting hot

In my experience the 480 is like a Sauna on wheels, it gets stiflingly hot inside whatever you do, especially in sunny weather. Now, if you are in doubt about the engine being too hot, I would just put the heater on full blast for a bit to help get rid of excess heat. It may not be pleasant, but it ...
by MisterH
Mon Aug 15, 2022 9:48 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Newby to 480s
Replies: 14
Views: 6824

Re: Newby to 480s

Hi and welcome to the club! As others have said, NSF front wings would have to be second hand, they aren't the most difficult part to find for the 480, and I think there is a 1987 car being broken on eBay right now IIRC. Of course, you could always try Scandix, but they are very pricey, if they have...
by MisterH
Fri Aug 05, 2022 9:16 pm
Forum: Meetings
Topic: Mobile Meet Hampshire to Northants October 1st
Replies: 21
Views: 16234

Re: Mobile Meet Hampshire to Northants October 1st

:wave: That is brilliant well done! I imagine the Wedge would have gotten some looks from the examiners... Now you need to work out insurance, what are your options? As for the meet, I am at uni then so will be unable to attend, as everything kinda starts from the 1st October :cryhard: Thanks Ben! ...
by MisterH
Fri Aug 05, 2022 5:45 pm
Forum: Meetings
Topic: Mobile Meet Hampshire to Northants October 1st
Replies: 21
Views: 16234

Re: Mobile Meet Hampshire to Northants October 1st

I might actually be able to attend this one! Passed my practical driving test this morning (first time!) and Andover is around an hour or so drive from where I live. Northants is quite a way away, so I might not be able to go all the way till the end, but it sounds fun! Look forward to seeing every...
by MisterH
Wed Aug 03, 2022 8:38 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: 1994 Volvo 480 Turbo Diary - Half an Update November 2023
Replies: 130
Views: 155801

Re: 1994 Volvo 480 Turbo Diary - Update August 2022

O.M.F.G. That is an incredible job JK, I am in shock :eek: It really makes me want to get the Wing Top Seal on my car sorted, currently it is poking out of the front nose cone, I thought it was because the paintshop messed it up, but it was actually the wing itself needs straightening, but we will s...
by MisterH
Sun Jul 31, 2022 8:32 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: William's 1993 480ES Two-Tone
Replies: 87
Views: 29680

Re: William's 1993 480ES Two-Tone

Loving the fact I am finally not alone in thinking of Half Life when I see the B Pillars. Must confess to having never played HL2, but having spent way too much time in Gmod :rofl:
by MisterH
Fri Jul 29, 2022 4:09 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Any chance of a clutch cable being available?
Replies: 1
Views: 2429

Any chance of a clutch cable being available?

Hi all, Hope you are all well :) I haven't really been using the Volvo since it passed it's MOT, a combination of a rash of electrical gremlins, tracking still needing doing and a reluctance to expose it to the world has meant the car is currently on Ice. However, perhaps the biggest reason for it t...
by MisterH
Sun Jul 24, 2022 7:24 pm
Forum: Electrical system (30)
Topic: How to fit a kill switch?
Replies: 10
Views: 6282

Re: How to fit a kill switch?

Something I learned from my mate today with MX5s, he reckons its a good idea to take the fuel injection fuse out of the fuse box and take it with him, and then pop it back in when using. Sounds good, don't know how it would work with a Wedge mind...