Kessy mk2 340, no more scrap yard fun

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theo2468
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Re: Kessy mk2 340, Leaning!

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sorry man will start making them smaller now, how come v3m doesnt resize anymore its a pain
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: Kessy mk2 340, Leaning!

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theo2468 wrote:sorry man will start making them smaller now, how come v3m doesnt resize anymore its a pain
It went off when the board was updated and aye mate it IS a propper pain. Worth it for good pics tho. 8)
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Re: Kessy mk2 340, Leaning!

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I love it theo, looks awsome!

those 440s wheels that go stolen? was that all there was?
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Re: Kessy mk2 340, Leaning!

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Evoman wrote:I love it theo, looks awsome!

those 440s wheels that go stolen? was that all there was?
was that all that was stolen? if so no bout 20 car batteries, 5 ish car exhausts,
To be honest im quite lucky that more stuff didnt get stolen like all my tools and my car ha
C25 ECV-1985-Mk2 340GL-Kessy
A889 VUY-1983-Mk2 360GLS-RUF
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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Speedy88
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Re: Kessy mk2 340, Leaning!

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How stiff are the monroes out of interest?
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Re: Kessy mk2 340, Leaning!

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Speedy88 wrote:How stiff are the monroes out of interest?
haven't been out in it yet with them on, but pushing down on the back now it doesnt move much at all especially compared to the old ones
C25 ECV-1985-Mk2 340GL-Kessy
A889 VUY-1983-Mk2 360GLS-RUF
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
Evoman
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Re: Kessy mk2 340, Leaning!

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theo2468 wrote:
Evoman wrote:I love it theo, looks awsome!

those 440s wheels that go stolen? was that all there was?
was that all that was stolen? if so no bout 20 car batteries, 5 ish car exhausts,
To be honest im quite lucky that more stuff didnt get stolen like all my tools and my car ha
no sorry theo, i was asking did they steel nearly all the 440 throwing star wheels?
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Re: Kessy mk2 340, Leaning!

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they stole 3 of them, so ive still got two.
ive also got a set of these
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/volvo-340-360-440 ... 3cb5c310ed
C25 ECV-1985-Mk2 340GL-Kessy
A889 VUY-1983-Mk2 360GLS-RUF
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
Evoman
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Re: Kessy mk2 340, Leaning!

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ah thats gash! rolling on odd alloys,

the wheels look nice, what are you looking for?

Oh btw the idle control doesnt fit on my car, what engine did it come come?
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Re: Kessy mk2 340, Leaning!

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Evoman wrote:Oh btw the idle control doesnt fit on my car, what engine did it come come?
shit really? a 360 glt, we compared it to the one on my dad GLT and it was the exact same?
C25 ECV-1985-Mk2 340GL-Kessy
A889 VUY-1983-Mk2 360GLS-RUF
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
Evoman
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Re: Kessy mk2 340, Leaning!

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oh :/ Ill try taking a picture of mine then. Odd! the bolt holes arent even in the right postion on the head for it weird

Like i say ill get a picture

btw how much do you want for the wheels?
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theo2468
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Re: Kessy mk2 340, Leaning!

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new headlights, black insides.
cant really see the difference in the pics much but recon it looks so much better in flesh, really looks good.
Old lights
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New lights
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Would of taken pictures of the spraying, but done it down at the unit a few days ago and forgot to take my camera
C25 ECV-1985-Mk2 340GL-Kessy
A889 VUY-1983-Mk2 360GLS-RUF
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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Speedy88
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Re: Kessy mk2 340, Leaning!

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Yeah black insides make such a difference, especially in movement - something a picture can't show
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Re: Kessy mk2 340, Leaning!

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Wicked stuff Theo. That was first mod I did on mine, makes a load of difference to the looks.
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Re: Kessy mk2 340, Leaning!

Post by Nimminz »

was it easy to do? been wanting to do mine since i got the car but never got round to it.
They look great!
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