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by astraboy
05 Apr 2013 10:17 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
Topic: Volvo 340 1.8 F7P R1 Bike Carbs SOLD SOLD SOLD
Replies: 10
Views: 12910

Re: Volvo 340 1.8 F7P R1 Bike Carbs

Hi there, just out of interest, hows the economy on the carbs?
Cheers,
astraboy.
by astraboy
22 Aug 2010 11:31 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
Topic: 1.7 3-door 340 for sale (not mine though)
Replies: 9
Views: 4068

1.7 3-door 340 for sale (not mine though)

Bit of a weird one this. Was up in North Wales last week in abergele. Going into town from the A55 junction and something caught my eye at the Skoda dealers. This, specifically. http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c261/astraboy/180820101241.jpg I was shocked I can tell you, so I took 5 minutes out of ...
by astraboy
13 Jul 2009 03:17 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: offer
Topic: large scale garage clearout, everything must go...
Replies: 6
Views: 3748

large scale garage clearout, everything must go...

Right then, me and the fiancee are saving to go travelling at the end of the year. As such we need to raise as much money as possible. This has led me to performing a garage clearout. All the stuff which has accumulated over 15 years of hobbies, pastimes and ill advised adventures is now up for sale...
by astraboy
26 Sep 2006 11:22 am
Forum: #Woohoo! Less and less topics to classify, +/-3000 :-)#
Topic: Spigot rings?
Replies: 7
Views: 2775

cheers lads, I'll give em a go. On the face of it, it looks alright, nice mean stance to it http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c261/astraboy/21-09-06_0851.jpg However, on closer inspection, it would seem to be a problem... http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c261/astraboy/21-09-06_2305.jpg I'll have to...
by astraboy
19 Sep 2006 06:46 pm
Forum: #Woohoo! Less and less topics to classify, +/-3000 :-)#
Topic: Spigot rings?
Replies: 7
Views: 2775

Spigot rings?

hi there, I've just fitted 15" vauxhall steel rims on 10mm spacers with extended wheelstuds to my 340. Only problem is the centre hub is smaller than the bore on the wheel. Does anyone know where I can get spigot rings for a Volvo hub to a vauxhall bore? I've tried search and have gotten close (some...
by astraboy
17 Sep 2006 01:51 pm
Forum: Bodywork, interior, electrical equipment, accessories
Topic: curing body roll.
Replies: 56
Views: 22599

interesting thread :)
Cheers for all the information,may have to try the damper option.
Especially the MkII Escort ones 8)
astraboy.
by astraboy
14 Sep 2006 09:55 pm
Forum: Bodywork, interior, electrical equipment, accessories
Topic: curing body roll.
Replies: 56
Views: 22599

curing body roll.

Look at this.
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Fun, it has to be said, theres a bit too much body roll
Anyone know what i can do to cure it?
Cheers in advance,
astraboy.
by astraboy
13 Sep 2006 12:07 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: a little 340 mathematics for you.
Replies: 11
Views: 3749

Go to a Drift Uk practice day and satisfy the D1 GB drivers (who instruct on these days) that you know what you're doing. You wont be able to do anything in the wet (unless its raining) and you'll need a welded diff, but if you know what you're doing then you'll get the licence. Stiggy was judging o...
by astraboy
12 Sep 2006 05:42 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: a little 340 mathematics for you.
Replies: 11
Views: 3749

http://doristars.com/v-web/gallery/albums/duk09-11/DSC_0119.sized.jpg Direct linkage in the place.... you find it had enough grunt for the dry Not really, I had to make a lot of attempts to get that donut down, the moment it drops out of the torque band, the drift stops. It really does need more po...
by astraboy
11 Sep 2006 08:02 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: a little 340 mathematics for you.
Replies: 11
Views: 3749

forgot to say, I am liking my new car longtime 8)
astraboy.
by astraboy
11 Sep 2006 08:01 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: a little 340 mathematics for you.
Replies: 11
Views: 3749

a little 340 mathematics for you.

take an ordinary volvo 340, this one for example... http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c261/astraboy/25-08-06_1904.jpg Weld the diff http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c261/astraboy/02-09-06_1547.jpg Fit "slightly" lower springs :wink: http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c261/astraboy/02-09-06_1420.jpg...
by astraboy
06 Sep 2006 04:58 pm
Forum: #Woohoo! Less and less topics to classify, +/-3000 :-)#
Topic: Longer wheelstuds?
Replies: 3
Views: 2127

plumped for vauxhall 15" steelies in the end.
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cheers for the link, I'll give em a call.
Cheers,
astraboy.
by astraboy
06 Sep 2006 02:17 pm
Forum: #Woohoo! Less and less topics to classify, +/-3000 :-)#
Topic: Longer wheelstuds?
Replies: 3
Views: 2127

Longer wheelstuds?

I've fitted 15" wheels and 195/50/15 tyres to my 340. needed spacers though as the tyres were rubbing on the front suspension strut. Now that I've got the spacers on theres not enough wheelstud to put the bolts back on! :lol: Anyone know where i can get longer wheelstuds from? i've tried the search ...
by astraboy
01 Sep 2006 05:35 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: hahahahaaa, got one!
Replies: 23
Views: 6295

auch. thats a shame, 1.7's in this condition are hard to find these days. hope you have fun killing it :shock: I have no intention of killing it, I have drifted 3-door Sierra Cosworths, s14as, Carlton GSI's and AE86s and all of them were sold on when I wanted something different, all of them at a m...