How to tell that an Aerodeck isn't a 480

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How to tell that an Aerodeck isn't a 480

Post by MisterH » Tue Jul 06, 2021 4:30 pm

One of these cars is not an Aerodeck, can you guess?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGx17mUIL4M

I have been very busy with my friend Martin from the beige forum, it was such a fun to shoot it and the Aerodeck was a very interesting car to be in, certainly felt rare indeed. Although I didn't drive it, It clearly had a bit more grunt to it, but seemed less controlled in the bends, seemed to skip about a bit more than the Dutch Wedge

Please also correct me if I get any facts wrong!
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Re: How to tell that an Aerodeck isn't a 480

Post by jifflemon » Tue Jul 06, 2021 7:09 pm

Good work! Did spot a DrL out!

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Re: How to tell that an Aerodeck isn't a 480

Post by jamescarruthers » Tue Jul 06, 2021 7:10 pm

I’m very hard to please in respect to YouTube videos but I really enjoyed this video!

Only correction is not related to the 480: the carburettor Renault 2.0 engine he is referring to in his Espace is more likely to be the J5R Douvrin engine. I had one of these in my Master and it was only possible to drive it revved to the limit and with foot flat to the floor so it really must be a strong engine!
1987 Volvo 480 ES, 507274, 217 - Red (Ness)
2006 Citroen C6 Exclusive 3.0 petrol/LPG
2008 Mini Cooper convertible (Mau)

Previous 480's:
J123 CFU -- ES
J449 MNL -- ES auto
D864 CPV -- ES
L691 JFC -- Turbo
F70 MNR -- ES
H858 FGV -- Turbo auto
E981 KHM -- ES (509849)

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Re: How to tell that an Aerodeck isn't a 480

Post by MisterH » Tue Jul 06, 2021 7:27 pm

jifflemon wrote:
Tue Jul 06, 2021 7:09 pm
Good work! Did spot a DrL out!
Yes the drl need popping back in, it just pops out, and the indicator stopped as I was driving around Sandbanks at the weekend which was annoying
Current Jobs to do (23/1/22):
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
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Re: How to tell that an Aerodeck isn't a 480

Post by MisterH » Tue Jul 06, 2021 7:30 pm

jamescarruthers wrote:
Tue Jul 06, 2021 7:10 pm
I’m very hard to please in respect to YouTube videos but I really enjoyed this video!

Only correction is not related to the 480: the carburettor Renault 2.0 engine he is referring to in his Espace is more likely to be the J5R Douvrin engine. I had one of these in my Master and it was only possible to drive it revved to the limit and with foot flat to the floor so it really must be a strong engine!
Thanks James, I feel Martin has a very fine style that is very informative but keeps you engaged and interested, I was slightly nervous about how I sounded, but I think on the whole it came out well

I have told him about the engine, he will investigate further!
Current Jobs to do (23/1/22):
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild

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Re: How to tell that an Aerodeck isn't a 480

Post by jamescarruthers » Tue Jul 06, 2021 7:47 pm

Just as I saw the Mk. 1 Espace in his videos. Later ones I’m not sure about so could be wrong on those.
1987 Volvo 480 ES, 507274, 217 - Red (Ness)
2006 Citroen C6 Exclusive 3.0 petrol/LPG
2008 Mini Cooper convertible (Mau)

Previous 480's:
J123 CFU -- ES
J449 MNL -- ES auto
D864 CPV -- ES
L691 JFC -- Turbo
F70 MNR -- ES
H858 FGV -- Turbo auto
E981 KHM -- ES (509849)

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