the start of my project, finally

benwalllker · Post by **benwalllker** » Wed May 27, 2009 5:57 pm

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...

B18FT - LOVER · Post by **B18FT - LOVER** » Wed May 27, 2009 6:52 pm

I like the mirrors mate, looks well cool... just have to agree the side strips need a line of black just to break it up, plus it would suit the wheels and mirrors

Red · Post by **Red** » Thu May 28, 2009 10:18 am

quick photoshop:

original:

gltease · Post by **gltease** » Thu May 28, 2009 10:20 am

Newcastle fans must love your car

esta · Post by **esta** » Thu May 28, 2009 11:22 am

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!)

benwalllker · Post by **benwalllker** » Thu May 28, 2009 3:57 pm

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

ted clutch · Post by **ted clutch** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 3:36 pm

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.

benwalllker · Post by **benwalllker** » Tue Jun 02, 2009 4:28 pm

thats me, another owner not too far away then... yay

ted clutch · Post by **ted clutch** » Tue Jun 02, 2009 4:37 pm

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 · Post by **benwalllker** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 6:25 pm

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

480mpc · Post by **480mpc** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 6:48 pm

OMG

looks danger

pol · Post by **pol** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 8:35 pm

Shiiit! You're obviously alive to tell the tale so well done.

Hope there's not too much damage.

I like those wheels but personally I would have kept the dish part polished

Good luck with the repairs.

pol

B18FT - LOVER · Post by **B18FT - LOVER** » Mon Jun 15, 2009 10:24 pm

Lucky to be alive boy...

benwalllker · Post by **benwalllker** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 5:56 am

yea I know I'm pretty lucky that's y I'm not too upset about repairs. Looking at it tho I think it's only a new wing and set of discs. But if got to jack the poor thing up and check for any more damage

ted clutch · Post by **ted clutch** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 2:01 pm

what happened.did you hear it wobble before.maybe the bolts were wrong.did you use volvo bolts.the seat may be different.

benwalllker · Post by **benwalllker** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 4:31 pm

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

Speedy1st · Post by **Speedy1st** » Wed Jun 17, 2009 9:11 pm

imagine doin that at 200km per hour.

Lucky.

bigdickbuster · Post by **bigdickbuster** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 11:21 am

Ouch..... looks horrible

You didn't shit yourself into underpants?

Auk · Post by **Auk** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 4:39 pm

Damn! You're lucky!!

Hope the damage isn't what worse as it seems!

bigdickbuster wrote:You didn't shit yourself into panties?

Do you normally wear panties?

B18FT - LOVER · Post by **B18FT - LOVER** » Thu Jun 18, 2009 6:46 pm

Auk wrote:Do you normally wear panties?

I like thongs myself....

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