the start of my project, finally
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- benwalllker
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wow plenty of input. cheers all.
im not sure about bump strips in white, do u mean all of it or just the recess in the middle that you sometimes see black on the white ones?
thinkin of tinting the rear reflectors black just because they have no use in the uk and just look out of place.
as for the front numberplate. it will finally sit on an adapted front splitter when i can get hold of one. but i love the shape of the front end with out a numberplate, if it was legal i wouldnt have one all together.
the mirrors are very much a mixed opinion everyone who talks about it, but i like the idea that people are unsure...
im not sure about bump strips in white, do u mean all of it or just the recess in the middle that you sometimes see black on the white ones?
thinkin of tinting the rear reflectors black just because they have no use in the uk and just look out of place.
as for the front numberplate. it will finally sit on an adapted front splitter when i can get hold of one. but i love the shape of the front end with out a numberplate, if it was legal i wouldnt have one all together.
the mirrors are very much a mixed opinion everyone who talks about it, but i like the idea that people are unsure...
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I like the side stripes, like said, it breaks it up a bit-i'm a sucker for well matched side stripes anyway lol!! I think it makes it look better, otherwise there is too much white on those wheels and too much adrk body work, but the stripes balances it a it-IMO. Interesting look tho-not been tried before which is even nicer! Love the polos (wheels!)
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- benwalllker
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this is part of the reason y i like posting on 480 forum, everyone is ays sooo helpfull. i love the look with the white stripe. although i must say there is going to be a white roof on fairly soon. another thing for peoples opinions. thanks for the photoshop going to have a look at best way i could do that.
do u mean the silver lupos p slots esta?? hehe x
when i get abit more done ill update again
do u mean the silver lupos p slots esta?? hehe x
when i get abit more done ill update again
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i have driven by a volvo 480 very often.it wasnt until today i see the new style and i seen it on here.wont give your whereabouts away but do you live on t****e road ,ben.
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haha. i thought the photo background look familiar .it has changed a lot,looks good now, never thought it would someone here.never see many in this area.mine is red with moose wings
- benwalllker
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well next stage of the project is to make any repairs needed as had a little part missing on the car down the a50, the part was MY WHEEL!!! the bloody thing came off! managed to get onto the hard shoulder and not hit the bollards or other road users but just look
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what happened.did you hear it wobble before.maybe the bolts were wrong.did you use volvo bolts.the seat may be different.
- benwalllker
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I heard a strange noise and as a slowed down to check it car started wobbling tried to stop asap but the wheel flew off befor I had chance. Skidded about 5 meters and menaged to avoid the barrier as you can see in the photo
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Ouch..... looks horrible
You didn't shit yourself into underpants?
You didn't shit yourself into underpants?
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