After all those years.... (update 26/11/2006)
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After all those years.... (update 26/11/2006)
...... it finally started
After driving the 480T as a original car, I'm now going to style/modify/pimp it.
Tried to sell it the past months but only tyrekickers came by. So I decided to keep it myself, but since my other car (the 1986 MR2) is as good as finished (stylingwise) I'm moving on to the 480T with the styling plans.
Last wensday I've fitted a brand new set of white front clusters to replace the original orange ones. And yesterday I've picked up a set of 17" wheels for the 480T. The wheels are Eta Beta EB51 7x17 ET35 and they are wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport tyres 205/40/17. Only need to get some spiggot rings to make them fit perfectly.
Here's a sneak preview of the results to be, later this week the actual fitted pictures will follow.
In the near future there probably will come a lowering set, because I'll think it will look very 4x4 -ish when the wheels are fitted
Not sure about the red stripe though; was planning to remove it when fitting the white clusters, but it turned out to look better than expected. (on pictures I've seen I didn't like the red stripe on black cars with white clusters).
What do you say, looks good or not?
After driving the 480T as a original car, I'm now going to style/modify/pimp it.
Tried to sell it the past months but only tyrekickers came by. So I decided to keep it myself, but since my other car (the 1986 MR2) is as good as finished (stylingwise) I'm moving on to the 480T with the styling plans.
Last wensday I've fitted a brand new set of white front clusters to replace the original orange ones. And yesterday I've picked up a set of 17" wheels for the 480T. The wheels are Eta Beta EB51 7x17 ET35 and they are wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport tyres 205/40/17. Only need to get some spiggot rings to make them fit perfectly.
Here's a sneak preview of the results to be, later this week the actual fitted pictures will follow.
In the near future there probably will come a lowering set, because I'll think it will look very 4x4 -ish when the wheels are fitted
Not sure about the red stripe though; was planning to remove it when fitting the white clusters, but it turned out to look better than expected. (on pictures I've seen I didn't like the red stripe on black cars with white clusters).
What do you say, looks good or not?
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Volvo 480 Turbo 1994 ~ 305 got totalled
Volvo 480 GT-Turbo 1994 ~ 323 sold
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Volvo 480 Turbo 1994 ~ 305 got totalled
Volvo 480 GT-Turbo 1994 ~ 323 sold
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looks good!
i regret removing the red stripe from mine!
its not until you see one in good condition that you realise how nice black and red is!
rgrds
rob
i regret removing the red stripe from mine!
its not until you see one in good condition that you realise how nice black and red is!
rgrds
rob
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Wheels look good mate, cant wait to see them on
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I've inquiered about the complete stripe stickerset earlier this year: €150,- which comes to arround £100,-
The wheels have not been fitted yet, It's hard to get a set of spiggot rings which don't cost a fortune, so far I've been quoted £30,- and up.... for 4 plastic rings
The wheels have not been fitted yet, It's hard to get a set of spiggot rings which don't cost a fortune, so far I've been quoted £30,- and up.... for 4 plastic rings
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Re: the stripes for our beloved 480's
I understand that Volvo are no longer doing the stripes, if people want I can do a set of side stripes in various colours.
As yet I am unable to do the Bumper ones but will work on it should anyone require them.
Set of side stripes would be £15.00 per side plus P+P
If anyone needs to know how they look ask Glynn ( aka Bear) he's had a set, take a look at the Lincoln meet.
PM me for more info.
Wayne
I understand that Volvo are no longer doing the stripes, if people want I can do a set of side stripes in various colours.
As yet I am unable to do the Bumper ones but will work on it should anyone require them.
Set of side stripes would be £15.00 per side plus P+P
If anyone needs to know how they look ask Glynn ( aka Bear) he's had a set, take a look at the Lincoln meet.
PM me for more info.
Wayne
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I enquired about one just last week actually.
I went in to Inchcape Volvo asking for a Paris Edition Green Stripe kit.
Red,Black or Green are £50 each set.I went to 3M instead!
I went in to Inchcape Volvo asking for a Paris Edition Green Stripe kit.
Red,Black or Green are £50 each set.I went to 3M instead!
I'm No Longer Here :(
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Are the bumper stripes just vinyl, or a 'seam' that's inserted into the bumper?
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Not even that Darren!Theyre just thin eurythane tape you can get from 3M,where Volvo get them from!
I'm No Longer Here :(
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damn i miss my black one.......
anyone got one for sale?
lol
rgrds
rob
looks fantastic....great picture
anyone got one for sale?
lol
rgrds
rob
looks fantastic....great picture
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The wheels look better than I thought they would. I'm not a fan of big alloys though!
I like were you choose to take the picture!
I like were you choose to take the picture!
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