my 340 1.4

Post by **special** » 10 Aug 2004 07:23 pm

some more pics

this is the day i bought her 2 years ago

this is her at the moment

this is my custom console

Post by **Tom** » 10 Aug 2004 07:42 pm

Lovely looking 340, shame it's not a GL.

She looks immaculate on the first photo (and the others of course, too!). Where did you get the monster?

Post by **special** » 10 Aug 2004 07:46 pm

i bought her private sale from nottingham for £200
all the work has been done by me

Post by **Tom** » 10 Aug 2004 07:47 pm

Good work, I'm particularly fond of the mesh grille and the stripes!

Nice GLT alloys, also!

Post by **special** » 10 Aug 2004 07:53 pm

yea i love her put a lot of work in to her she has a bit of street cred now

but i might have to let her go soon make way for new project
time for a

Post by **Tom** » 10 Aug 2004 07:57 pm

special wrote:yea i love her put a lot of work in to her she has a bit of street cred now

but i might have to let her go soon make way for new project
time for a

What's wrong with the 1.4? Eh? EH??!

(Just kidding.

)

Post by **foggyjames** » 13 Aug 2004 03:30 am

Sooner or later it had to be said....RICER (*)

Just kidding

Seriously though, you've obviously put a lot of work into it. It's not to my taste - mesh in grille needs to be black, less vinyl, and the indicator repeaters look much better where they're supposed to be...plus you need a lot more power

- but there are some nice touches - moving the number plate is a good idea (needs a beefier front wing to look right), and the rear spoiler suits the car and is a welcome break from the stock black item everyone has!

I guess fundamentally I like more go and less show - as if as in my case you don't have that much go....go easy on the show! Having said that, with the current state of insurance, I know why it happens that way around!

Going back to the number plate, I think the look is enhanced greatly by a front wing...

If you're thinking of getting a 360...I have a challenge for you. There aren't many people who do 'max power' style modding on these cars, so how about you have a crack at making something to really open some eyes. Loose the quirky bits (vinyl on the bonnet, etc) and fit a quality bodykit which suits the car, and a set of nice alloys, and jobs a goodun.

The 300 series equivalent of this job done on a Nova...nothing too stupid looking, but 'clean' and a bit mean looking. Ok the sills are pretty crap on this, but I was in a hurry...I'm sure you see what I mean!

Finally, don't think I'm having a dig - just a few constructive comments for your new project! People like you are rare amoungst 300 series owners, hence why its important you get it right

cheers

James

(* Ricer. One who aims to improve the appearance of their car using 'Max Power' style accessories without improving the performance. Common modifications include large chrome alloys, comedy alloy rear aero-wings, and Vinyl stickers advertising products not used on the vehicle. Ricers are often found owning Honda Civics, hence the name.)

Post by **special** » 13 Aug 2004 05:01 pm

thanks comments are welcome good or bad
your right its insurance that is the common problem hence the show n no go
i do have some ideas runnin around my head about the route to more power its a lack of space that is the problem at the moment.

front and rear bumpers are in development at the moment its time consuming to get it right.

The front end was a respray by me back in april and is not vinyl.

any other car would have styling parts available off the shelf !!!
Ahh the joys of owning a volvo 340

By the way that volvo on top picture (white one) is generating 305bhp!!

Post by **foggyjames** » 13 Aug 2004 05:52 pm

special wrote:By the way that volvo on top picture (white one) is generating 305bhp!!

My buddy Kevin Strong's car. It's gotta be one of the more powerful redblocks in this country...shame it isn't road legal. It's fairly easy to get a redblock to that kinda power level, but unless you're really gentle with the drivetrain, you're gonna be breaking torque tubes and gearboxes, not to mention bending the rear axel.

cheers

James

Post by **Duvel78** » 13 Aug 2004 09:16 pm

foggyjames wrote:
(* Ricer. One who aims to improve the appearance of their car using 'Max Power' style accessories without improving the performance. Common modifications include large chrome alloys, comedy alloy rear aero-wings, and Vinyl stickers advertising products not used on the vehicle. Ricers are often found owning Honda Civics, hence the name.)

Oh, very interesting, in French we call that a "Jacky" and there is a FANTASTIC website that I recommand about that with a lot of funny pics: http://www.thejackytouch.com/