The Volvo 480 looks good as is, but if you have the desire to give it a more personal look you can find out what others did to their 480 and be inspired.
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lee
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by lee » Wed May 18, 2005 1:53 pm
I took one to the LUXEMBURG meet as promised.
After a lot of testing as in about 1300 miles (2100 km) and also a 20 minute stint at 140mph (220kmph) the spoiler is fine.
So now its time for some pictures. But i must say that i haven't had time to clean the car after her little journey.
Carbon on the car from the front
Carbon on the car from the left
Carbon on the car from the right
Glass off the car
Now for the final price.
Glass £25 ukp
Carbon £65 ukp
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by Milosz_480 » Wed May 18, 2005 2:10 pm
i'd like glass one. What about posting price? 10 pounds? or more?
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Baffler
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by Baffler » Wed May 18, 2005 5:49 pm
I'll have one in fiber glass please
Will you pack it in lots of bubble wrap?
What way would you prefer to receive payment?
Liam...
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JayTee
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by JayTee » Wed May 18, 2005 6:40 pm
that looks amazing in carbon

There's a bit of 480 in all of us
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by lee » Wed May 18, 2005 7:28 pm
I am currently looking for a company who can help in the box department.
They will all come wrapped in bubble wrap and boxed.
Until i can find a suitable box i can't get a quote on the postage.
ANYONE THAT WHAT ONE WHO WANTS ONE AND IS ATTENDING THE WALES MEET I WILL BRING THEM WITH ME
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by iammart » Wed May 18, 2005 7:31 pm
Hi Lee!
The spoilers look great you've done good there!

And I don't feel so bad about my own bumper and cracked fog now either
I'd like to get a fibreglass one as my original one's split half way across now which is pants...
You say they come matt black, can that just be sprayed & lacquered over? Has anyone done this?
Where in Brum are you? I pass through on a regular basis so could collect. Always good to meet other members too
Cheers!
Martin
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lee
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by lee » Wed May 18, 2005 7:40 pm
I have pm'd you
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by lee » Wed May 18, 2005 7:42 pm
Prefere payment is cheque. I am willing to except paypal but you will have to add the paypal costs. I think this is about 5%.
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by Milosz_480 » Thu May 19, 2005 8:51 am
lee wrote:I am currently looking for a company who can help in the box department.
They will all come wrapped in bubble wrap and boxed.
Until i can find a suitable box i can't get a quote on the postage.
OK if get suitable company and box PM me.
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by Jamo » Fri May 20, 2005 8:52 am
Saw the spoiler in the flesh last night boys and it looks bling.
Well worth the money.
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by SanPhire » Sat May 21, 2005 11:13 am
Lee - I'm after the carbon beauty.... hmmmmmmm!!!
Can pick up from brum if its ok with u - can still run a courier service for anyone inbetween midlands and london (mine's a Guinness guys

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Whats the turn around? Can get a cheque in the post if you need funds up front, or I can get you cash on pick up.
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by Richmann1 » Sat May 21, 2005 11:35 am
Hi Lee
I would like a fiberglass one if that would be okay i am regulary coming through birmingham so i would pick it up if that is okay. Would you like cash in advance or pick up?
Thanks
Rich
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lee
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by lee » Sun May 22, 2005 1:42 pm
The down side is people i have to pay up front for the spoilers therefore i do asked for the cash up front.
As mentioned before pick up is fine. PM me and i will exchange details.
Richmann1 and sanphire you have PM
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by Turnipman » Sun May 22, 2005 4:56 pm
Ok have taken picture of the front nose cone, I am still unsure as to where the spoiler goes any help??
I will take one though so have PM you lee for more info and also Sanphire I would like to take you up on your offer so can you pick up my spoiler when you pick up yours, then we can arrange for a drop off. cheers bud.
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by coyote1980 » Sun May 22, 2005 8:29 pm
On that photo you will be using the line of screws you can see on the left of the red paint. You will also need to drill two extra holes on the side of the bumper to attach the spoiler.
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by pol » Sun May 22, 2005 11:14 pm
Are the holes at the side not already there on all models then? Yes, the phillips screws, joining the grille to the bumper. Take them out and the spoiles sits under and the screws go back in.
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by Big Brother » Mon May 23, 2005 7:33 am
The holes are there on my Celeb
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by coyote1980 » Mon May 23, 2005 4:20 pm
My dealer had two drill 2 extra holes for the outer ends of the spoiler, they weren't there on my 1996 ES.
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by stu chacks » Mon May 23, 2005 4:36 pm
The 2 side holes (larger diameter than selftapers on front) are already on my '94ES but it did have the remains of a spoiler fitted when I bought it - maybe they were only there if your car came with spoiler fitted as standard/optional extra from new? No big deal to drill them if not anyway.
Stu.
*Lee - if you can bring a £25 f/glass one up to the N.Wales meet I'll give you c.o.d. to replace my long gone one! many thanks, Stu.