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foggyjames
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by foggyjames » 16 Oct 2007 12:55 am
We had a laugh, and it was a shame you couldn't make it, but not to worry
80mph isn't anything too much to worry about. I'd not take it far over 100 (on the private test track, officer), but anything up to that should be fine.
cheers
James
shimon340
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by shimon340 » 16 Oct 2007 01:05 am
NB to add fuel additive to that car!
I did the london (bit further to epsom) yesterday in my 440 TD.
515 miles on £30 of diesel
fab!!
Enjoy your 300s
Ricatron
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by Ricatron » 16 Oct 2007 09:19 am
shimon340 wrote: NB to add fuel additive to that car!
I did the london (bit further to epsom) yesterday in my 440 TD.
515 miles on £30 of diesel
fab!!
£30 thats nothing!!!
i did about £55 i think but that was about 400 / 420 miles so its not bad at all.
it was south london i was heading for and i had to stop in the middle of brum to pick someone up.
so im happy with the fuel bill.
and dont worry i have got the fuel additive in WAY before the trip down south and am still using it now.
1979 yellow 343
trabitom99
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by trabitom99 » 16 Oct 2007 10:12 am
Ricatron wrote: think i need to get a radio sorted in the old girl but i couldnt even find a arial???
Tom
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343 DLS B19A MT4 (155) 167900kms 1982
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shimon340
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by shimon340 » 16 Oct 2007 12:13 pm
nice!!!
Enjoy your 300s
trabitom99
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by trabitom99 » 16 Oct 2007 12:25 pm
That is in fact only a "panel kit" for Mk1's / early Mk2's. I wonder if it's possible to fit a modern radio underneath?
Tom
343 GL Touring B14.1E CVT (155) 98000kms 1980 (sold)
343 L Junior B14.3E MT4 (155) 229000kms 1981 (scrapped)
343 DLS B19A MT4 (155) 167900kms 1982
360 GL Injection B200F MT5 (231) 348598kms 1988 (scrapped)
360 GLT B200F MT5 (302) 230000kms 1988
Ricatron
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by Ricatron » 16 Oct 2007 01:17 pm
would be difficult unless the dials matched in some way?
but i would like that on the volvo
period clothing.
i have a radio in my BMW but i dont want to take it out as i do want it back on the road asap.
i may have to just put an old stereo in the car with a live wier to the battery
my mates loved the 343
real classic
1979 yellow 343
classicswede
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by classicswede » 16 Oct 2007 01:18 pm
My brother has some working volvo 8 track radios he wants to shift.
Ricatron
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by Ricatron » 17 Oct 2007 08:54 am
just found out what a 8 track is and it sounds great but difficult for music.
i would love it but i cant find a arial wire in the car and i dont have any 8 tracks......
but if they are going free
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trabitom99
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by trabitom99 » 17 Oct 2007 08:58 am
I think even
your Volvo is a little too new for 8-track
BTW I had to look it up too ... In a few years' time, we'll be trying to remember what audio cassette tapes were.
Tom
343 GL Touring B14.1E CVT (155) 98000kms 1980 (sold)
343 L Junior B14.3E MT4 (155) 229000kms 1981 (scrapped)
343 DLS B19A MT4 (155) 167900kms 1982
360 GL Injection B200F MT5 (231) 348598kms 1988 (scrapped)
360 GLT B200F MT5 (302) 230000kms 1988
Ricatron
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by Ricatron » 17 Oct 2007 09:31 am
yeah i think mine is tooooo young for the 8 track but i loved having a tape player in my bmw so a tape player in the volvo would be sweet!
also i have loads of cool tapes
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Vart
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by Vart » 17 Oct 2007 04:30 pm
would the eight tracks fit the 340 radio hole? i would be quite interested if so.
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