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by valman
12 Jun 2012 01:37 am
Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
Topic: Last little bits for sale 1.7 and 1.4
Replies: 15
Views: 5290

Re: Last little bits for sale 1.7 and 1.4

no 1.4 engine? complete?
by valman
10 Jun 2012 11:52 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
Topic: Volvo 340 1989 1.4 with coilovers. T&T now with pics £700
Replies: 9
Views: 4078

Re: Volvo 340 1989 1.4 with coilovers. T&T now with pics

thanks! actually managed to get a decent insurance quote in the end, so pretty sure ill be keeping it :) just need to get a better engine for it really as i cant have it off the road too long to take it apart and see
by valman
09 Jun 2012 05:30 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: Red 300's
Replies: 14
Views: 3221

Re: Red 300's

heres my first 340 on 13x6j ATS classics with 205/60 tyres - if they were wider (the wheels) it would have looked epic but still this was no coilovers and looked good imo. problem i think with 15s is that they make the 340 look like its wearing high heels unless its very low but for that you need al...
by valman
09 Jun 2012 05:13 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: demand
Topic: 1.4 to F7R conversion bits wanted
Replies: 7
Views: 2827

Re: Starter motor for a 1.4

bump
by valman
09 Jun 2012 01:21 am
Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
Topic: Volvo 340 1989 1.4 with coilovers. T&T now with pics £700
Replies: 9
Views: 4078

Re: Volvo 340 1989 1.4 with coilovers. T&T now with pics

cheers man, its come a long way from this: http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/376370_273916149320927_1073708461_n.jpg unfortunately the dent is still there on the door but its never bothered me much, a hoped to just find a replacement in the same colour. gives it character etc haha. i th...
by valman
06 Jun 2012 04:22 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: demand
Topic: skid 340 with t+t
Replies: 1
Views: 945

Re: skid 340 with t+t

Seen the ad for mine? Has Coilies and adjustable rear block with t&t just needs a starter motor they're 40 delivered off eBay
by valman
06 Jun 2012 11:10 am
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: pictures of coilovers i gone and done
Replies: 9
Views: 2826

Re: pictures of coilovers i gone and done

Just the inserts that come with the golf/polo coilovers. I would have thought they would be a bit too weak but they're the perfect balance between comfort and handling. So not too harsh but also far from feeling too soft. Perfect in my opinion but I could be biased I guess. I'll write up a guide now...
by valman
06 Jun 2012 10:43 am
Forum: Volvo 300 series: demand
Topic: 1.4 to F7R conversion bits wanted
Replies: 7
Views: 2827

1.4 to F7R conversion bits wanted

basically need everything to put an f7r into a 1.4. i have copy and pasted the list below from the wiki for all the bits im after basically plus a few others, cheers 1.7 sump 1.7 bellhousing 1.7 clutch 1.7 clutch cable (although a 1.4 can be used with a bit of inginuety) 1.7 front engine mounts (Rhs...
by valman
04 Jun 2012 07:01 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
Topic: Breaking 2x340s
Replies: 65
Views: 22035

Re: Breaking 2x340s

right, whats the engine in the 1.4 like? does it run well? what was the fuel consumption like etc etc? and also how much if its good
cheers
by valman
04 Jun 2012 06:55 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: pictures of coilovers i gone and done
Replies: 9
Views: 2826

Re: pictures of coilovers i gone and done

thanks man, its actually very easy to DIY using my method, if anyone wants i can put up a how to guide. alternatively, i could start up an exchange service plus £200 and i can make you them :P but i dont really have all the necessary tools to do it properly
by valman
02 Jun 2012 12:22 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: pictures of coilovers i gone and done
Replies: 9
Views: 2826

Re: pictures of coilovers i gone and done

Cheers vnd! I'll post a pic later of how the car sits with them, just need to put my "adjustable" blocks into the back now for serious belly scraping which will hopefully sort out the new problem - spinning out is very easy now when initiating but Im pretty sure the rake is responsible for that. It ...
by valman
01 Jun 2012 06:25 pm
Forum: Tell us more about your project Volvo 300
Topic: Volvo 340 GL 1.7 Build Thread
Replies: 119
Views: 56990

Re: Volvo 340 GL 1.7 Build Thread

awesome find, what are the plans? i wish i still had my 1.7, much more trouble free than the 1.4 boat anchor haha
by valman
01 Jun 2012 06:22 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: pictures of coilovers i gone and done
Replies: 9
Views: 2826

Re: pictures of coilovers i gone and done

cheers dude! i now have the problem of shallow wheel wells, once it off the road ill tub them up :P. how you doing yours?