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by RKM
29 Sep 2011 11:40 pm
Forum: Volvo 300 series: demand
Topic: VC608 or VC708 radio cassette
Replies: 0
Views: 2194

VC608 or VC708 radio cassette

As subject really; preferably with code or with the donor vehicle's registration number.

If anyone has these parts, new or used, drop me a PM.

Cheers!

Rob
by RKM
11 Oct 2006 09:46 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: 300-series advice for Journalists
Replies: 43
Views: 11210

Foggy, a 1.4 not much slower than a GLT - come on, there must be shed loads of difference!!!

Well, seems like a 360GLT would be the number one choice, followed by a 1.7 340, but is there much difference between the two?
by RKM
11 Oct 2006 04:14 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: 300-series advice for Journalists
Replies: 43
Views: 11210

To be honest, it is unlikely that we will want to embark on stripping the engine down and spending vast sums of time and cash on the mechanicals, other than maintenance. We need to invest that on the bodywork decals and getting the car taxed and tested for a year. so with a 360, the modifications ne...
by RKM
11 Oct 2006 01:47 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: 300-series advice for Journalists
Replies: 43
Views: 11210

re

Soz but a 1.4 really wouldn't be man enough for the job, we would ideally like to surprise a few people!

SO we are better off with a 360GLT, are we??!
by RKM
10 Oct 2006 10:50 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: 300-series advice for Journalists
Replies: 43
Views: 11210

WOuld do if I could find one for our budget (i.e. <£150!)
by RKM
10 Oct 2006 10:34 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: 300-series advice for Journalists
Replies: 43
Views: 11210

due to lack of time, we dont really want to change engines, rather start with a decent one to start with. From my own experience, I found the 1.4 to be a little overworked, but have never tried a 1.7 before, nor a 2.0 So the question is, a 1.7 or 2.0 - much difference? and what would be best for our...
by RKM
10 Oct 2006 09:13 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: 300-series advice for Journalists
Replies: 43
Views: 11210

The newspaper column we do together at Coventry University but outside studies, between us, our outlets vary from Practical Classics to "Automobil Revue" (The official publication of the Geneva Motor Show). So we are pros!! Whatever car we choose, it will be mainly for promotional purposes but also ...
by RKM
10 Oct 2006 08:10 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: 300-series advice for Journalists
Replies: 43
Views: 11210

300-series advice for Journalists

As the former owner of a 340 Auto, it looks like the little Volvo *may* come back into my life, hopefully with your help! To explain, I am part of a team studying for a master’s degree in journalism, with many of us either aspiring or already motoring journalists. As part of our studies, we have sec...