Kessy mk2 340, no more scrap yard fun

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Re: GL the mk2 340, Looking for a nice set of alloys

Post by volvosneverdie » 12 Dec 2010 12:52 pm

theo2468 wrote:Yeah don't worry it will be going lower in the new year
But not sure by how much yet
-2in ftw. :mrgreen:
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Re: GL the mk2 340, Looking for a nice set of alloys

Post by theo2468 » 20 Dec 2010 09:09 pm

Got good news/slash bad news, split up with my girlfriend so got some money to lower my other girlfriend now, I'm thinking two inches
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diffs, are like pubs and legs.
Best appreciated when open.
I probably should have specified ladies legs in there too. [+=] "embarrarrased emoticon"[].com

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Re: GL the mk2 340, Looking for a nice set of alloys

Post by filthyjohn » 20 Dec 2010 10:05 pm

^^^ Paging Dr.VND to the smutty joke room, URGENTLY.

But seriously, same here, heartbreak for xmas.
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Re: GL the mk2 340, Looking for a nice set of alloys

Post by theo2468 » 20 Dec 2010 10:12 pm

Hahaha
C25 ECV-1985-Mk2 340GL-Kessy
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volvosneverdie wrote:Vnd says:
diffs, are like pubs and legs.
Best appreciated when open.
I probably should have specified ladies legs in there too. [+=] "embarrarrased emoticon"[].com

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Re: GL the mk2 340, Looking for a nice set of alloys

Post by volvosneverdie » 20 Dec 2010 10:58 pm

filthyjohn wrote:^^^ Paging Dr.VND to the smutty joke room, URGENTLY.

But seriously, same here, heartbreak for xmas.
You both have my deepest sympathies.

Out of respect for your fragile emotional states, I shall be making NO small penis jokes.

Today. :roll:
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Re: GL the mk2 340, Looking for a nice set of alloys

Post by Speedy88 » 20 Dec 2010 11:33 pm

ahem, make that number 3. At least it looks that way for the new year when she goes to Europe. Hooray for good times. Whiskey anyone?
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Re: GL the mk2 340, Looking for a nice set of alloys

Post by volvosneverdie » 20 Dec 2010 11:36 pm

Speedy88 wrote:ahem, make that number 3. At least it looks that way for the new year when she goes to Europe. Hooray for good times. Whiskey anyone?
jesus.
im going to go and check mines still in bed!
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Re: GL the mk2 340, Looking for a nice set of alloys

Post by theo2468 » 20 Dec 2010 11:46 pm

I hope it's not related to the cars we all own, not like it would be a hard decision on what one to keep
C25 ECV-1985-Mk2 340GL-Kessy
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volvosneverdie wrote:Vnd says:
diffs, are like pubs and legs.
Best appreciated when open.
I probably should have specified ladies legs in there too. [+=] "embarrarrased emoticon"[].com

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Re: GL the mk2 340, R-Sport exhuast

Post by theo2468 » 05 Jan 2011 03:27 pm

Found some r sport goodies the other day but not sure what benefit ill get putting them on as there not much different to the standard exhaust, anyone know any details on them being bigger bore?? or the center box being different.
information would be much appreciated
cheers theo

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And i also thought why not

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C25 ECV-1985-Mk2 340GL-Kessy
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volvosneverdie wrote:Vnd says:
diffs, are like pubs and legs.
Best appreciated when open.
I probably should have specified ladies legs in there too. [+=] "embarrarrased emoticon"[].com

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Re: GL the mk2 340, R-Sport Exhaust

Post by volvodspec » 05 Jan 2011 04:46 pm

a R-sport downpipe with the main restriction still in the tubing? (weld at the flange)
and all those clamps strongly make me think this is simply a exhaust someone bodged together, not R-sport.

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Re: GL the mk2 340, R-Sport Exhaust

Post by trabitom99 » 05 Jan 2011 07:18 pm

Here's a pic of the B14 R-Sport tuning kit, might be helpful to compare ...

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Re: GL the mk2 340, New alloys

Post by theo2468 » 06 Jan 2011 06:06 pm

Got some new wheels today, not really into the actual alloy but theyve got brand new yokohama pradas on and at fifty quid i though i would be stupid not to.
Heres some pics. opinions welcome

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volvosneverdie wrote:Vnd says:
diffs, are like pubs and legs.
Best appreciated when open.
I probably should have specified ladies legs in there too. [+=] "embarrarrased emoticon"[].com

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Re: GL the mk2 340, R-Sport Exhaust

Post by V6 Man » 06 Jan 2011 08:55 pm

Doesn't do it for me I'm afraid, get the Leos back on!!
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Re: GL the mk2 340, R-Sport Exhaust

Post by theo2468 » 06 Jan 2011 09:00 pm

I think I will, but it handles so much better with these. Have to get bigger tyres for the leo's
C25 ECV-1985-Mk2 340GL-Kessy
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volvosneverdie wrote:Vnd says:
diffs, are like pubs and legs.
Best appreciated when open.
I probably should have specified ladies legs in there too. [+=] "embarrarrased emoticon"[].com

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Re: GL the mk2 340, R-Sport Exhaust

Post by turnbullj » 06 Jan 2011 09:17 pm

Rover 25 wheels ? ? ? Always wanted to try a set on a 300
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