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by Benji
Tue Feb 15, 2005 6:57 pm
Forum: Meetings
Topic: so........ "anglesey track day"
Replies: 8
Views: 3796

I am coming, 1 car
by Benji
Sat Feb 12, 2005 9:03 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Use of Foglights
Replies: 19
Views: 3134

There is an easier way to light up the hedges but it appears not to be good for the car :lol: People driving with front fogs on when visibility isnt bad are a menace, because most of them dont have the manners to switch them off, you dip from full beam and they just carry on blinding you. But there ...
by Benji
Sat Feb 12, 2005 8:58 am
Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
Topic: Points on Licence
Replies: 38
Views: 6108

And they wonder why coppers in lincolnshire have the highest incidence of assaults per head of officers?

Is it me or are the traffic lads more reasonable and the hobby and town plods just on a power trip?
by Benji
Thu Feb 10, 2005 7:45 pm
Forum: Wheel suspension and Steering (60)
Topic: Steers to the left...
Replies: 6
Views: 3189

Doh, missed that bit, oops new glasses for me :shock:
by Benji
Thu Feb 10, 2005 7:11 pm
Forum: Wheel suspension and Steering (60)
Topic: Steers to the left...
Replies: 6
Views: 3189

Sounds like the panhard rod could be damaged, have you checked this?

The other thing it could be some models came with adjustable rear suspension, so as the rear beam can be accurately lined up.
by Benji
Thu Feb 10, 2005 6:49 pm
Forum: Meetings
Topic: North Wales Meeting Summer 2005 – Snowdonia
Replies: 177
Views: 33334

I am certainly up for the track day, i might have a possible couple of others as well but they arent volvo's. Are you planning on the track day for the saturday.

Race???? Track day please, its not a race.
by Benji
Mon Feb 07, 2005 7:13 pm
Forum: Meetings
Topic: North Wales Meeting Summer 2005 – Snowdonia
Replies: 177
Views: 33334

The dates and information are on the first page of this thread.
by Benji
Mon Feb 07, 2005 7:09 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Adding more features to the CEM
Replies: 11
Views: 2041

What about the feature volvo missed reliability of the electronics??
by Benji
Sun Feb 06, 2005 11:40 pm
Forum: Meetings
Topic: North Wales Meeting Summer 2005 – Snowdonia
Replies: 177
Views: 33334

If they cant bookatrack are running one on the friday. Which depending on the amount of interest shown, would be easier.
by Benji
Sat Feb 05, 2005 9:39 pm
Forum: Power transmission (40)
Topic: Clutch Lever rubber boot
Replies: 2
Views: 1322

Have you tried your local volvo dealer?
by Benji
Sat Feb 05, 2005 9:36 pm
Forum: Wheel suspension and Steering (60)
Topic: Replacing - lower wishbone inner bushes
Replies: 28
Views: 8030

Changed mine today, bought the replacement bushes and fitted them to my existing arms. Removing the arms, not a problem, removing the old bush, not bad, did mine using a jigsaw and then a dremel. Fitting the new bush, it is a struggle with a big vise, alot easier with a press, did try both methods j...
by Benji
Fri Feb 04, 2005 12:48 am
Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
Topic: Points on Licence
Replies: 38
Views: 6108

Lucky not to be banned, got caught at 115, and i was still accelerating, oops, but on his own, with no video so lied like a good un (that or no licence), and came away with 3 points and 60 sheets poorer. Regular at the police station with documents, most know me by first name, 22 producers, but have...
by Benji
Wed Feb 02, 2005 7:07 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: if i put standard allloys on my S...
Replies: 12
Views: 2404

Thats what mine, said they also said i hadnt declared mods, but when provided with a photocopy of the form, it was miraculously a blip on the computer, complete and utter lies.

Insurers legalised highwaymen, run by ............. :badmood:
by Benji
Wed Feb 02, 2005 7:41 am
Forum: Brakes (50)
Topic: ABS warning light on :(
Replies: 7
Views: 3263

Hey vins, you might need some good polish to polish that scratch out, oops.
by Benji
Wed Feb 02, 2005 7:38 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: if i put standard allloys on my S...
Replies: 12
Views: 2404

I havent declared a thing, because I had a modified puma, and declared everything, when i crashed it, they paid out, as if it was a standard car, despite bumping the premium up something silly, and yes this was with one of the big names in modified car insurance. They will want to completely fleece ...
by Benji
Tue Feb 01, 2005 8:33 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Anyone else have a volvo family?
Replies: 11
Views: 2023

Dad, 3 x 340's

Me a 240 estate, my first car, went everywhere in it, and now my beloved 480
by Benji
Tue Feb 01, 2005 8:27 pm
Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
Topic: Wheeler dealers
Replies: 15
Views: 2290

I only have two thirds left, but i have kept the best bits :hopping:
by Benji
Mon Jan 31, 2005 1:15 am
Forum: Styling
Topic: Original Turbo Spoiler
Replies: 22
Views: 7032

How many more do you need to confirm before the run is made? As i need one as my broken one is now even more broken thanks to high winds at 130, oops.
by Benji
Mon Jan 31, 2005 1:12 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: On The Track...
Replies: 15
Views: 2839

Sorry, totally misunderstood, track days are a great place to try techniques, but you may want to find a quiet bit of road to play on first. Left foot braking the first time you try this you will probably head butt the windscreen, but try just braking in a straight line first. Left foot braking you ...
by Benji
Mon Jan 31, 2005 12:42 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: On The Track...
Replies: 15
Views: 2839

I hate to ask a question like this but what exactly is a fast and furious driving technique? If its involving handbrakes and jturns, stick to the car parks. Track days brilliant fun, a chance to drive at speeds well in excess of what you are allowed on the road without the fear of the blue lights in...