The Green Machine

[leeds_182]

Gave the volvo a wash today and went to Craig’s to diagnose my smoke issues. After much emotional turmoil it appears that the pump timing was out so after a very slight advance on the timing things seem a lot better. Also turned the fuel pump up a tad.

 

[cat171]

Are you cleaning up under there ?
Gotta say, it's like looking at two different cars, it looks ok on the outside, but under the bonnet looks like it's come out of the sea.

 

[leeds_182]

Are you cleaning up under there ?
Gotta say, it's like looking at two different cars, it looks ok on the outside, but under the bonnet looks like it's come out of the sea.

Doubt I’ll be cleaning it up if I’m honest.

It’s not the kind of car I’ll be ‘poppin da hood’ at shows.

 

[leeds_182]

When it’s lowered a couple of miles I reckon I’ll be able to pull these rims off.

 

[Daz...]

Just be sure to remove any children that have got lost in there before lowering it.

 

[leeds_182]

Just be sure to remove any children that have got lost in there before lowering it.

It is outrageous.

 

[Cookson]

That would need to be on its ARSE to pull the those off

 

[Cookson]

Plus, they look much better on Mk3 Golfs

 

[leeds_182]

That would need to be on its ARSE to pull the those off

That’s the plan.

 

[leeds_182]

Plus, they look much better on Mk3 Golfs

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Far too scene for me.

 

[Cookson]

Far too scene for me.

But you're about to slam a Volvo on them? Ha ha

 

[leeds_182]

But you're about to slam a Volvo on them? Ha ha

That’s pioneering.

 

[massivewangers]

They look like casters, especially with such low profile rubber. Not sure you're going to be able to get it low enough without it just being undriveable.

It's a big car, it's going to need big rims.

 

[leeds_182]

They look like casters, especially with such low profile rubber. Not sure you're going to be able to get it low enough without it just being undriveable.

It's a big car, it's going to need big rims.

Strange really, on the other one a lot of people said I’d gone too big at 18s and then I get the castor comments at 16. 17 must be the sweet spot!

I’m pretty sure they’ll look could lowered.

 

[leeds_182]

Gaz shocks and classic swede springs fitted.

 

[Rojer]

From the side profile it looks like there are no tyres.

I think it looks good just wheels look a bit lost in the arches.

 

[Daz...]

You had to go balls out low to pull them off and you’ve done it. Well played

 

[DomP182]

My god that thing looks long now

 

[_Tom]

it just needs the rear spacing more now..

 

[leeds_182]

it just needs the rear spacing more now..

I’ve got another 5mm to add on...

 

[cat171]

Cool, the front looks spot on now, so I reckon the back will then too.

 

[Cookson]

Hope you've ordered a spare sump

 

[leeds_182]

Hope you've ordered a spare sump

It’s not that low! I’ve certainly run lower cars in my time.

 

[leeds_182]

 

[R3k1355]

Any scope to lose the side plastics?

 

[leeds_182]

Any scope to lose the side plastics?

No, I don’t think so. I’m sure some zany swede has probably done it though.

 

[Tez.]

My grandad wanted a 940 back in the day but bought his bosses granada cosworth . Same green as that volvo . Lasted from like when i was 11 to my 20s lol

Bottom line . Id like to be a volvo owner at some point in my life . Maybe a V60 estate R design

 

[Waitey]

Needs higher profile rubber on it, thats all.

 

[leeds_182]

Needs higher profile rubber on it, thats all.

Maybe when these have worn down.

In 6 years.

 

[BashRacing]

I reckon the new owner will fit some next month .

 

[Simon_16v]

I think you need a third one Jim...


CLASSIC VOLVO 340

https://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/classic-volvo-340/1352153446?utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=app_ios&utm_medium=social&utm_source=sms

 

[leeds_182]

I think you need a third one Jim...


CLASSIC VOLVO 340

https://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/classic-volvo-340/1352153446?utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=app_ios&utm_medium=social&utm_source=sms

Might be picking one up at the weekend. Not a 340 though.

 

[leeds_182]

I’d say the 940 isn’t quite as large as the m4.

 

[Daz...]

That really does make it look tiny!

 

[leeds_182]

Back on the standard rimmage.

The brown mobile is now the daily!

 

[R3k1355]

For sale in...........5........................4....................3...................2......................

 

[leeds_182]

For sale in...........5........................4....................3...................2......................

You were about 3 days late! Not had any interest though.

 

[Stefan.]

Haha so predictable

 

[leeds_182]

Haha so predictable

Dont think it will sell in the modified state so will probably end up swapping the bits onto the brown mobile.

 

[leeds_182]