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by MisterH
Fri May 19, 2023 6:57 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Welcome Seymour
Replies: 33
Views: 41776

Re: Welcome Seymour

I had only just noticed it has the Uber rare unpainted front splitter, must be the only one left surely?
by MisterH
Thu May 18, 2023 11:14 am
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Welcome Seymour
Replies: 33
Views: 41776

Re: Welcome Seymour

Holy fuckamoly that is some serious work, I honestly am in awe. Reminded me of the fact that in addition to the Left-wing nature of my car at the moment, most of the dash lights are out and I could do with adding to the rust protection. What is the plan with Seymour now?
by MisterH
Thu Mar 30, 2023 10:01 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Full list of UK spec colours?
Replies: 33
Views: 9819

Re: Full list of UK spec colours?

What an incredible revival Jeff, was so surprised to see this get done and what an amazing job!

I still want to find an example of a silver, 1987 car which should be in Silver Grey Metallic, as opposed to Smoke, but I only know of one possible survivor
by MisterH
Wed Mar 22, 2023 1:40 pm
Forum: Meetings
Topic: Cancelled: Northants - Lincolnshire Wolds meet June 17th
Replies: 31
Views: 18624

Re: Northants - Lincolnshire Wolds meet date ??

dragonflyjewels wrote:
Tue Mar 21, 2023 2:47 pm
I'm thinking if changing the date to June 10th. How does that suit ?
June the 10th I will be at Le Mans provided I can get my passport sorted out
by MisterH
Mon Mar 20, 2023 2:12 pm
Forum: Meetings
Topic: Cancelled: Northants - Lincolnshire Wolds meet June 17th
Replies: 31
Views: 18624

Re: Northants - Lincolnshire Wolds meet May 20th 2023

Sorry I can't make this one, I think it is in the middle of my assignments run
by MisterH
Tue Mar 07, 2023 4:53 pm
Forum: The Wastegate (Off Topic)
Topic: For Sale: 2008 Mini Convertible - £2500
Replies: 2
Views: 2244

Re: For Sale: 2008 Mini Convertible

She will win the school run hands down with a C6 V6 petrol :shock:

Don't really do soft tops myself, but hope this shifts quickly for you
by MisterH
Sun Mar 05, 2023 8:15 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Two tone on Car and Classic
Replies: 18
Views: 10481

Re: Two tone on Car and Classic

A word in your shell-like pal They may be "your" cars (regardless of how ethically they were acquired) but it is Our shared passion on this forum, and it is plain to see that they are simply not being handled in a way that, as enthusiasts, we would abide. We have a stake and are allowed a view. I ca...
by MisterH
Sat Mar 04, 2023 1:21 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Rescue Car: R3
Replies: 144
Views: 176946

Re: Rescue Car: R3

Alas, my favourite of all the rescues is looking absolutely fabulous. I am so glad you have been able to work some magic on this one David, Petrol Blue looking resplendent :hopping:
by MisterH
Tue Feb 28, 2023 8:43 pm
Forum: Meetings
Topic: 2023 meets? Cambridge proposal
Replies: 14
Views: 13593

Re: 2023 meets? Cambridge proposal

I'd be down to make it, my schedule currently is exams finish end of May, off to Le Mans for 10th June, then a short gap between then and going to Denmark for the month of July. August is looking free, and I think I have a gap in April I can do. Can't promise it will be a 480, but currently it has b...
by MisterH
Thu Feb 23, 2023 1:53 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Two-Tone, Bucks.
Replies: 3
Views: 3240

Re: Two-Tone, Bucks.

Gumtree is a weird place. Tried to inquire about a Toyota Celica ST165 for sale on there a few weeks back. Up for 10k, but I wasn't going to pay that for a car that hadn't driven in 10 years. Seller ignored my question asking about the condition of the turbo inlet hose and what sort of coolant it is...
by MisterH
Fri Jan 06, 2023 9:35 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: HELP!! My optimism is rapidly depleting!
Replies: 5
Views: 2421

Re: HELP!! My optimism is rapidly depleting!

Hi Adam, congratulations on your test! I passed my test just over two years ago (in the 480 no less) and can understand your wish to just have it working. For the speedo have you done the classic plug cut out yet? There is a connector in the engine bay for the speedo, this is usually pretty rubbish ...
by MisterH
Fri Dec 23, 2022 7:00 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Wanted: Rear tail lights and rear crashbar
Replies: 5
Views: 3046

Re: Wanted: Rear tail lights and rear crashbar

I am in Hampshire so not a million miles away. What model and year is your car btw?
by MisterH
Fri Dec 23, 2022 10:06 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: The Bean Counter theory
Replies: 18
Views: 14768

Re: The Bean Counter theory

martinholmesuk wrote:
Thu Dec 22, 2022 4:40 pm
VolVo 480's are a cool looking little sporty car with plenty of go if chipped (turbo)
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I would counter that it is not just turbos but also ES non-cats as well, my 1.7 B18E is a raspy little engine that really shifts, it surprises me after so much time not driving it
by MisterH
Tue Dec 20, 2022 10:05 am
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Volvo 480 S - 1.7 White Facebook
Replies: 17
Views: 8476

Re: Volvo 480 S - 2.0 White Facebook

I'm only commenting because I'm disappointed I missed out on making dildo comments. I would like to give whoever designed that gearstick a lesson in what ergonomics mean :lol: :kill: I do think you are being unfair on the designer. I think it's ribbed design is perfect for it's intended use. :rofl:...
by MisterH
Mon Dec 19, 2022 7:37 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: The Bean Counter theory
Replies: 18
Views: 14768

Re: The Bean Counter theory

I know when I got my car it was fitted with an electric aerial, but I think by September 88 that was standard. I know my car has a great deal of these features, but curiously it is sans locking rear storage box. I would adore a light grey steering wheel however, it just looks superb
by MisterH
Sun Dec 18, 2022 4:01 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: William's 1993 480ES Two-Tone
Replies: 87
Views: 29675

Re: William's 1993 480ES Two-Tone

When it comes to these sorts of things I have always gone with "if it has the same connectors at the back it'll be fine" The Philips DC954 in mine slotted straight in, but when I tried putting a Blaupunkt in there I could have a cassette player but no radio function :/ I am a sucker for vintage radi...
by MisterH
Sat Dec 17, 2022 7:53 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: William's 1993 480ES Two-Tone
Replies: 87
Views: 29675

Re: William's 1993 480ES Two-Tone

oh. My. GOD. Will those accessories are utterly wonderful I do not know where to start. That radio you have looks sublime, although I now have more radios than I have classics to put them in (working on it :lol: ) I do still want more! And that CD changer is peak 90s cool. I had no idea there was a...
by MisterH
Sat Dec 17, 2022 6:10 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: 480 in reasonable nick on FB, being sold by an acquaintance*
Replies: 1
Views: 2249

480 in reasonable nick on FB, being sold by an acquaintance*

https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/897581838357867/?media_id=3&ref=share_attachment So the other week my mate Will who I met at uni, and who runs a Volvo 240GLT, invited me to an FB group for young people who run classics. Lo and behold it turns out there was already this red J-reg ES on ther...
by MisterH
Sat Dec 17, 2022 6:06 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: William's 1993 480ES Two-Tone
Replies: 87
Views: 29675

Re: William's 1993 480ES Two-Tone

oh. My. GOD. Will those accessories are utterly wonderful I do not know where to start. That radio you have looks sublime, although I now have more radios than I have classics to put them in (working on it :lol: ) I do still want more! And that CD changer is peak 90s cool. I had no idea there was a ...