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rich306

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Post #1
Well since I'm moving on from the 306 scene, here is a newer car to get my mitts on.

1.9 T4 2001 Volvo V40 at 200bhp Wink




She is bloody quick, and quite juicy... Guess I'll have to learn how to drive her economically. Like a 'Grandad I suppose'. Smile

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jamiek_uk2000 wrote:
You'll need to throw money at the car. Not on parts. Just stand near your car and throw loose change at it, I find this increases performance for a short period of time
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Posted 2nd Dec 2013 at 23:38
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stan_306gti6 Forum Admin

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I thought you were selling the Rallye first, before buying the Volvo?

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Posted 3rd Dec 2013 at 05:36
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jimmyrallye

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Must of to much money..... Il keep a eye out for you in the barge bud

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Posted 3rd Dec 2013 at 06:56
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rich306

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stan_306gti6 wrote:
I thought you were selling the Rallye first, before buying the Volvo?



I was, but this came up at a reasonable price and I partially swapped the Dturbo for it haha.


Couldn't resist. Naughty really

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Richies Project Rallye

Electrical work carried out in Portsmouth

jamiek_uk2000 wrote:
You'll need to throw money at the car. Not on parts. Just stand near your car and throw loose change at it, I find this increases performance for a short period of time
- Top Tip!!!
Posted 3rd Dec 2013 at 07:39
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bennn

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That looks just awful. Is a 2 tonne Volvo with 200bhp any faster than a Rallye?

Not my bag at all but best of luck with it!

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Posted 3rd Dec 2013 at 08:51
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LOL it's not the prettiest!

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Posted 3rd Dec 2013 at 08:58
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dangti6

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Your life is over.

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    Ed_van_dijk

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    Posted 3rd Dec 2013 at 09:57
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    rikky 🦔

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    Post #9
    Laugh my ass off

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    Posted 3rd Dec 2013 at 10:14
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    RetroPug

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    Post #10
    Kerb weight is listed as 1395kg so not massively heavy.

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    Posted 3rd Dec 2013 at 10:30
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    stan_306gti6 Forum Admin

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    Post #11
    Laugh my ass off @ Ed!

    I must admit, it's not my thing...

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    Posted 3rd Dec 2013 at 14:35
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    mattgti6phase2

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    bennn wrote:
    That looks just awful. Is a 2 tonne Volvo with 200bhp any faster than a Rallye?

    Not my bag at all but best of luck with it!


    143bhp/tonne so on paper yes but the 6 is down as weighing 1225kg iirc which i don't think is true as mine didn't weigh anywhere near that with full interior and a quarter tank of fuel. So in the real world i would say the ovlov is not as quick as a standard 6/rallye.

    Cue the arguments LOL

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    Posted 3rd Dec 2013 at 17:40
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    webster

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    Ed_van_dijk wrote:


    I'm crying, LOL

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    cress87 wrote:
    I'm stopped for speeding on a daily basis but now the police are aware that I live for the 306 they dare not interfere, just sit in their cars quaking as I drive past.
    Posted 3rd Dec 2013 at 18:54
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    mattgti6phase2 wrote:
    Cue the arguments LOL


    Laugh my ass off

    #canofworms

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    Posted 3rd Dec 2013 at 19:45
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    rich306

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    Post #15
    In all honesty, it feels faster than the 6'. Great fun to drive and so comfortable. Turning into a right old man lol!
    Everyone has their tastes, this has grown on me somewhat! Don't miss the Rallye at all....

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    Electrical work carried out in Portsmouth

    jamiek_uk2000 wrote:
    You'll need to throw money at the car. Not on parts. Just stand near your car and throw loose change at it, I find this increases performance for a short period of time
    - Top Tip!!!
    Posted 3rd Dec 2013 at 22:03
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    rich306

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    Post #16
    Ok maybe I lie... I do miss her a little bit

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    Electrical work carried out in Portsmouth

    jamiek_uk2000 wrote:
    You'll need to throw money at the car. Not on parts. Just stand near your car and throw loose change at it, I find this increases performance for a short period of time
    - Top Tip!!!
    Posted 3rd Dec 2013 at 22:04
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    thugpuggin

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    Post #17
    Confused Hope life treats you well with it.

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    Posted 3rd Dec 2013 at 22:34
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    rich306

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    thugpuggin wrote:
    Confused Hope life treats you well with it.


    Thanks Smile

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    Electrical work carried out in Portsmouth

    jamiek_uk2000 wrote:
    You'll need to throw money at the car. Not on parts. Just stand near your car and throw loose change at it, I find this increases performance for a short period of time
    - Top Tip!!!
    Posted 4th Dec 2013 at 00:03
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    Hawkesfire

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    Post #19
    The ex wife had one when they were new and i got sick of the fuel consumption and tyre wear but are quite quick for an old mans car.....

    Changed hers for a Subaru Legacy quad cam turbo that was just mental as it was as fast but if driven correctly returned good mpg.

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    Posted 4th Dec 2013 at 12:29
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    rich306

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    Hawkesfire wrote:
    The ex wife had one when they were new and i got sick of the fuel consumption and tyre wear but are quite quick for an old mans car.....

    Changed hers for a Subaru Legacy quad cam turbo that was just mental as it was as fast but if driven correctly returned good mpg.


    Fuel consumption is something that I'm trying to control haha, fingers crossed things will turn in my favour soon if work gives me a van!

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    Electrical work carried out in Portsmouth

    jamiek_uk2000 wrote:
    You'll need to throw money at the car. Not on parts. Just stand near your car and throw loose change at it, I find this increases performance for a short period of time
    - Top Tip!!!
    Posted 4th Dec 2013 at 18:31
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