Slacker_Sam. Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Whats more sensible than a Volvo? Beige trousers maybe... I now have both. I was given this Volvo from a Neighbor. Its got a broken engine mount and he couldn't find one to replace it. So he bought a new car. Its got over $12k worth of receipts & fully serviced by the local continental workshop. Its pretty sweet, has a 2.0L Sohc injected motor, its manual & it goes like a raped ape. So I've got a mount coming from the UK. Seeing as it was free Im quite happy to spend some coin on rims & low etc. on with the pics: 100% stock, I do like the boot spoiler & chin spoiler Heres the inspiration then I got silly & tried to put some 17x7 chromes on it....YUCK What it needs is more dish. I need some 4x100 to 4x114 hub adapters so I can put my steels on it. Im liking this idea so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durty Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 2 inch blocks and front land rover shocks makes the back of these sweet. Front sucks balls to get low though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker_Sam. Posted September 18, 2012 Author Share Posted September 18, 2012 Yes I was looking at the rear, Its an interesting set up. I haven't even looked at the front yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durty Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Front is standard macpherson but inner guard is super close to the wheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M Night Shamalayan Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Loving the volvo. If you're interested in 4x100 -> 4x114.3 adaptors. I have a set of brand new 25mm custom made ones, but i don't need them anymore as i've found wheels that are the right pattern for the car. Chuck us a PM if interested man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durty Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 25mm adaptors with those offset wheels will probably stick way outside the guards and mash into them all the time. I have some 4x100 13x6 +10ish steels and at 2inches lower they barely clear Here's my one (on the best wheels ever) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaMpylobacter Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 these are so lol, but so sweet. just do some slam on some sweet 14" steels anddaily the shit out of it. win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker_Sam. Posted September 18, 2012 Author Share Posted September 18, 2012 Holy shit those are some epic rims, the're like the slicer you get on the side of cheese graters lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker_Sam. Posted September 18, 2012 Author Share Posted September 18, 2012 these are so lol, but so sweet. just do some slam on some sweet 14" steels anddaily the shit out of it. win. Yees was quite keen on some 14" VW jetta/golf steels like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaMpylobacter Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 shit yeah that's sweet. could make a sweet 90s eurotrash spec mobile. doit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borgweiser Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Sweet cars, had a couple myself. Both blue and GLT's, one I did the sneaky 2.3 turbo swap with. Piece of piss to do, bolt up and just some trickery with the exhaust and boom, skids on.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker_Sam. Posted September 18, 2012 Author Share Posted September 18, 2012 I like the sound of this ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker_Sam. Posted September 29, 2012 Author Share Posted September 29, 2012 So the engine mounts are buggered.... Interesting/stupid set up on these. Engine is suspended on hydraulic spindle style mounts. And do you think I can find new ones? No way, no aftermarket option available what so ever. Volvo can get me some from Sweden at a tiny $375+gst each. with a 6 week wait. So I've been researching my options. here's the mounts: I read through the Kelpro mount book at work and there's nothing that looks like its going to work. Apart from 1x Peugeot mount, but at $660 a pop I may as well get the Volvo genuine ones. In the UK a few people have used a product called Sikaflex 291. Drilled holes in the old mounts to drain the fluid out, then re filling with the Sikaflex with good results. So I may give this a go. heres a pic: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaMpylobacter Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 tried the jokers at speed.co.nz for some new ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker_Sam. Posted September 29, 2012 Author Share Posted September 29, 2012 Actually no I havn't. Its worth a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaMpylobacter Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 doit. I get ALL of the bits for my pugs from them that I don't buy aftermarket. sometimes they're cheaper, sometimes more expensive. Bit of a lottery but worth a shot. I don't even double check the pricing anymore as the bits that are dearer are outweighed by the bit that are cheap as. plus you don' thave to deal with wanker dealers that turn their nose up a your 'old' car. hah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durty Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Stink man. Refilling is the best. Mine are shagged and engine dances around when revving. Have just been ignoring it for now. Tempted to just solid mount mine tbh They are super specialised as the engine hangs from them. So there's like no aftermarket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker_Sam. Posted September 29, 2012 Author Share Posted September 29, 2012 I tried to put up with it but the vibration is so fucking annoying. Ill give these speed buggers a go on Monday. If they are a no go I'll have a go at filling the mounts. What can go wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker_Sam. Posted November 6, 2012 Author Share Posted November 6, 2012 Speed couldnt help me out so Fuck it, i decided to drill some holes and fill the mounts up. 1st I squished them down with a large hose clamp, then i drilled 4x holes around the top and filled the cavity up with this sikaflex stuff. Then bake in the oven for afew hours & leave outside for a week to make sure they fully cured. ........ IT FUCKING WORKED! now it runs smooth as. So I tidied it up, painted the faded grille & booked it in for a wof tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker_Sam. Posted November 8, 2012 Author Share Posted November 8, 2012 Passed 1st pop.... Couldnt believe it. I've been driving the shit out of it. Its so comfy and smooth...... I'm a sad sad man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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