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by phil480
Thu Sep 11, 2008 4:08 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: FOR SALE - White 480 ES 2.0 1993
Replies: 20
Views: 4431

FOR SALE - White 480 ES 2.0 1993

Unfortunatley I'll be selling my 480 very soon, so rather than put it straight on ebay, I thought I'd give Forum members first shout. The reason I am selling is this. I have recently passed my Motorbike test and am looking at getting a bike, as they are so much cheaper to run/insure/tax. I have a co...
by phil480
Thu Sep 11, 2008 3:34 pm
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Two 480s on Dartmoor: Vase Green and White
Replies: 4
Views: 2107

Darn it! I was on Dartmoor about 3 weeks ago, didn't see one.
However I did spot a White one with black bumpers in the Trago Mills car park, at Bovey Tracey
by phil480
Thu Aug 21, 2008 1:35 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Is it just me, or is this a common 480 problem?
Replies: 7
Views: 2500

Ah okay. I'll get it checked out next time its in the garage for whatever reason. It's not like it's not starting at all :lol:
by phil480
Wed Aug 20, 2008 4:09 pm
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Is it just me, or is this a common 480 problem?
Replies: 7
Views: 2500

Ah, possibly. When the engine is just ticking over, it doesn't take long before the fan kicks in, and the computer says about 95 degrees. If the sensor is faulty, I assume the fan is coming on when it doesn't really need to. I thought it was overheating and the thermostat was dodgy, so I had it chan...
by phil480
Wed Aug 20, 2008 11:44 am
Forum: Engine (20)
Topic: Is it just me, or is this a common 480 problem?
Replies: 7
Views: 2500

Is it just me, or is this a common 480 problem?

Okay, this may sound dumb to start with, but bear with me, I'll try and explain best I can. My 480 usually starts okay first go. But if it fails to turn over because I've not held the ignition on long enough, the next time I try, it either doesn't start at all, or I have to hold the key in the ignit...
by phil480
Sat Aug 16, 2008 8:30 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Time Machine
Replies: 10
Views: 2981

Not sure how long it took, a few hours I think. Tricky part was getting all the stuff to fit properly, the image of the delorean was at a different angle to the 480.
by phil480
Fri Aug 15, 2008 9:30 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Time Machine
Replies: 10
Views: 2981

Here it is:

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Red Dwarf fans will know this.
by phil480
Fri Aug 15, 2008 8:59 pm
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Spotted White 480 with Black bumpers at Trago Mills
Replies: 0
Views: 962

Spotted White 480 with Black bumpers at Trago Mills

Spotted White 480 with black bumpers parked up in the Collection/Garden Centre area at Trago Mills near Newton Abbot. Can't remember the exact plate, but had DAD in it, and a "Catalyser" badge.
by phil480
Fri Aug 15, 2008 8:50 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Time Machine
Replies: 10
Views: 2981

My brother did it for me, he's good at Photoshop stuff.
He's got a green Peugeot 206, he's turned his into Starbug off Red Dwarf.
I'll find the pic of that and post it.
by phil480
Fri Aug 15, 2008 8:20 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Time Machine
Replies: 10
Views: 2981

Time Machine

It's amazing what you can do to a 480 these days...

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...if you know someone who knows how to use Photoshop :D

And I quote:
"Wait a minute, Doc. Ah... Are you telling me that you built a time machine... out of a Volvo!?"
by phil480
Thu Aug 14, 2008 5:37 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Life with my 480 ES and how I caught the 480 bug!
Replies: 7
Views: 5408

New Photos of the 480 from my trip to Dartmoor:

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by phil480
Fri Aug 08, 2008 11:41 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Got a pressie...
Replies: 13
Views: 2687

I have a black one of these, as well as a white C30. Popups don't go up or down though. I don't think they do a white one to match my 480, so I'm gonna have to buy a black 480 to match the model :lol:
by phil480
Tue Aug 05, 2008 1:20 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: 480 admiration
Replies: 11
Views: 3010

Mine was off the road for a couple of months, one day a recovery truck from the scrap yard came by and asked if I wanted I wanted them to "take that old car off my hands". I kindly declined whilst thinking "Old, it's not old, it's a K Reg!" :lol: On the other hand there's been a couple of occasions ...
by phil480
Thu Jul 31, 2008 4:23 pm
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: At last! Spotted and got a wave back :)
Replies: 0
Views: 773

At last! Spotted and got a wave back :)

Spotted a Black 480 in Hinckley yesterday evening turning onto Rugby Road. Gave a wave and got a wave back.
Anybody here?
by phil480
Mon Jul 28, 2008 12:54 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Life with my 480 ES and how I caught the 480 bug!
Replies: 7
Views: 5408

Ok, here's the latest, at 110,000 Miles. I've been away for a bit, and the 480 had to be taken off the road for a few months because of Gordon Browneye and his expensive taxes. Anyway, since then it's back on the road, and I've just had it serviced with no problem other than the rear shock absorber ...
by phil480
Fri Jul 04, 2008 12:37 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Back in the white...
Replies: 2
Views: 897

Back in the white...

After what seems like an eternity (2 long months), I am delighted to say, my 480 is back on the road again :hopping: I had to SORN it for a while coz i couldn't afford the tax renewal. Tax disc arrived this morning, so soon as I get back from work I'm gonna give it a good run (but not too far, coz o...
by phil480
Mon Jun 23, 2008 6:19 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Nice piece of luck...
Replies: 6
Views: 1650

Just been out and fired her up, started first go :D
Needed some water though, apart from that, everything seems good. Just need to be able to get past the end of the driveway :lol:
by phil480
Mon Jun 23, 2008 4:21 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Nice piece of luck...
Replies: 6
Views: 1650

Nice piece of luck...

I've spent the last 2 months or so without my 480, as I couldn't afford the tax renewal. So I had to declare SORN until I could afford it. At the weekend I won some money on the Irish Lotto. So I'm about to log onto the dvla and get me a tax disc :) So 480 will be back on the road for the start of J...
by phil480
Mon May 12, 2008 3:38 pm
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Spotted, Flame Red in Somerfield Car Park, Hinckley
Replies: 0
Views: 844

Spotted, Flame Red in Somerfield Car Park, Hinckley

Spotted by my brother, from what he describes, I assume it was a Flame Red 480, very nice, Reg K480***. I reckon I've spotted this one a couple of weeks ago coming into Hinckley on Sapcote Road from the M69. I spotted at the last second, tried to reach for the pop-up lights, but wasn't quick enough ...
by phil480
Fri May 02, 2008 2:44 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Last day on the road for my 480 :(
Replies: 6
Views: 2056

Yeh, it really sucks, and the price of petrol don't help matters. Luckily the company I work for provide me with a van and fuel costs etc, so I'm not without a vehicle. But driving an Astra van round is nowhere near as satisfying as driving a 480. Well it's only for 2 or 3 months I hope. Like Dan sa...