induction kit

dbsvolvos · Post by **dbsvolvos** » Mon Mar 29, 2004 7:17 pm

guess my new induction kit will be a bit extreme for some members here then !

MatBat · Post by **MatBat** » Mon Mar 29, 2004 7:18 pm

Yeah reading my post I was a bit harsh, it was one of those weeks methinks. Sorry guys and Girls! I can't really talk after getting some sport springs and having plans for induction etc.

kirsty_2003 · Post by **kirsty_2003** » Tue Mar 30, 2004 8:03 am

ha

ha

i did feel quite offended..... at least you cant tell what i was thinking of you

lol

ya know i luv ya really

Jamo · Post by **Jamo** » Fri Apr 02, 2004 1:33 pm

MatBat wrote:Kirsty, you must remember that the 480 is a classic. If you think of it as a street racer car, you will be perpetually dissapointed, however if you think of it as the Rare, unusual classic that it is, you will feel much happier about owning one. Lets face it, without spending Â£1000's the 480 is never going to be a rocket ship. If you want to have a street Racer, where you can get people (loose definition) going ooh and ahhh at your Spoiler and Big exhaust, just buy another car, as this is not the philosophy of the 480.

Just my opinion.

You and me , Southern meet on the school playing fields now boy!

MatBat · Post by **MatBat** » Fri Apr 02, 2004 1:58 pm

Pistols or swords?

martinholmesuk · Post by **martinholmesuk** » Fri Apr 02, 2004 1:59 pm

Jamo · Post by **Jamo** » Fri Apr 02, 2004 3:52 pm

How about custard pies?

MatBat · Post by **MatBat** » Fri Apr 02, 2004 3:56 pm

en-garde, with thou custard. LOL

daniel_529 · Post by **daniel_529** » Sat Apr 03, 2004 4:49 am

I tested an induction on my turbo and the result was a loss of torque in low RPm and an increase in high revs wich means a bit more top speed. Anyway it doenst work at all if u dont protect the filter from the engine heat. Try to make a little "box" covered with some heat resistent material below the filter (could be alluminium tape or something) and make cold air from outside flow directly to the admission - in theory colder air means more O2 wich means better combustion. U'll not gain power (at least not more then 1 or 2 hp i supose) but the car will seam a bit more loosed even tough after a power test we find out it runned a lot better on a box filter (think this is the name it gives to a filter that fits the standard admission), at least i dont have to stand for the annoying noise it makes on high revs and i supose non-turbo is even lowder...

kirsty_2003 · Post by **kirsty_2003** » Sat Apr 03, 2004 11:18 am

Jamo wrote:
MatBat wrote:Kirsty, you must remember that the 480 is a classic. If you think of it as a street racer car, you will be perpetually dissapointed, however if you think of it as the Rare, unusual classic that it is, you will feel much happier about owning one. Lets face it, without spending Â£1000's the 480 is never going to be a rocket ship. If you want to have a street Racer, where you can get people (loose definition) going ooh and ahhh at your Spoiler and Big exhaust, just buy another car, as this is not the philosophy of the 480.

Just my opinion.
You and me , Southern meet on the school playing fields now boy!

PMSL lol hello Jamo... long time no speak

bbf · Post by **bbf** » Sat Apr 03, 2004 6:08 pm

wtf is an induction kit?

doug_480_turbo · Post by **doug_480_turbo** » Mon Apr 12, 2004 5:16 pm

kirsty_2003 wrote:hmmm i was thinking of a turbo.... its not much more higher for the insurance

basically the only thing i want to change on my car is the alloys.... want some 17s and make it more powerful. just slighty does that make me a girl racer?

if you get 17s you will lose aceleration get smaller wheels so you have loads of acceleration and lower top speed.

Frantic · Post by **Frantic** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 9:47 pm

doug_480_turbo wrote:if you get 17s you will lose aceleration get smaller wheels so you have loads of acceleration and lower top speed.

I always wonder how the CEM/Infocentre will handle/calculate this
I mean, in case of larger wheels, do one get different calculations regarding
AVG fuelconsumption because of lower rev's?

MatBat · Post by **MatBat** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 9:57 pm

If you have 17 inch wheels you have much lower profile tyres, so the rolling radius remains More or less unchanged, Just like the 14" and 15" Volvo alloys, put them next to each other and they are the same. So you will not get any noticable differant acceleration etc.

volvofox · Post by **volvofox** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 10:35 pm

keithemm wrote:
MatBat wrote:Kirsty, you must remember that the 480 is a classic. If you think of it as a street racer car, you will be perpetually dissapointed, however if you think of it as the Rare, unusual classic that it is, you will feel much happier about owning one. Lets face it, without spending Â£1000's the 480 is never going to be a rocket ship. If you want to have a street Racer, where you can get people (loose definition) going ooh and ahhh at your Spoiler and Big exhaust, just buy another car, as this is not the philosophy of the 480.

Just my opinion.
Well said Mathew. I think certain parts of the 480 should be left well alone.

mr bat has spoken.

this is what I always say.

(however my car was "haas" chipped, and i never had any complaints about it.

)

it looks fast as standard, don't over do it. keep modifications modest

this car has a sertain class, its needs no extra's. No overkill !

MatBat · Post by **MatBat** » Tue Apr 13, 2004 10:39 pm

Since then I must confess to having lowered my car, not too much though.

kirsty_2003 · Post by **kirsty_2003** » Wed Apr 14, 2004 7:27 am

hmmm faster acceleration would be nice but i dont like my standard alloys. they are shit
besides the fact when i first passed

my driving test, i couldnty get used to driving it and have so kerbed my alloys

typical woman driver. i dont do it now.

i want bigger alloys coz they will look nice

i probaly will only end up getting 15s, maybe 16s depending on price/tyres etc.

JohnTurbo · Post by **JohnTurbo** » Wed Apr 14, 2004 11:03 am

I have a nice set of 15" Oz super tourismo for sale..
Â£600 is maybe a bit pricy but it does come with a free ibiza

Jamo · Post by **Jamo** » Wed Apr 14, 2004 4:27 pm

kirsty_2003 wrote:
Jamo wrote:
MatBat wrote:Kirsty, you must remember that the 480 is a classic. If you think of it as a street racer car, you will be perpetually dissapointed, however if you think of it as the Rare, unusual classic that it is, you will feel much happier about owning one. Lets face it, without spending Â£1000's the 480 is never going to be a rocket ship. If you want to have a street Racer, where you can get people (loose definition) going ooh and ahhh at your Spoiler and Big exhaust, just buy another car, as this is not the philosophy of the 480.

Just my opinion.
You and me , Southern meet on the school playing fields now boy!

PMSL lol hello Jamo... long time no speak

Well might have something 2 do with u disappearing from msn
hehe and my alloys are for sale as seen on the mille miglia gallery!!!

Gimle · Post by **Gimle** » Thu Apr 15, 2004 6:47 am

So your going for an Audi now? What are you asking for your wedge?

Volvo 480 Club Europe

induction kit

Do you have one?