Car appreciation... the aesthetics, the engineering, etc

I wouldn't bother with the ARB droplink unless the suspension is clonking under load, like going over a speed bump. The split gaitor isn't itself a problem - it just means the balljoint will wear faster than it otherwise would do.

Ah, ninja edit. Well, it is a cheap item, and it'll need doing at some point.

Looking to the future, the RMS will need to be done. What else should I look at whilst the gearbox is out?

Assuming it’s got some sort of torque converter, not much?

Yeah, it's a 5 speed auto.

Volvo not missing the opportunity at the ocean race village. A few cool cars and a test track where you could try out the latest SUVs. Couldn't be arsed to stand in line with the other fat middle aged men though :)

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I've just been watching this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p10m0Jdk8tc

I think I want a bike with this colour scheme

My car is back from the rollcage fabricators, they’ve done a really great job.

I mocked a seat up in there today and all I can say is it will take some some practice to get in and out

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Is that a V60 in the middle? I can’t wait to own a second hand one of those in about ten years, assuming driving is still legal then. I got a nice postcard from Volvo and am keeping it perched on top of my fridge to remind me of my future precious.

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Weld the doors and go for the General Lee entry/exit?

I think so, but they also had a wrapped up car in a glass display box that said they'd reveal it on the 20th.

Will have one piece polycarbonate windows with only cat flaps for openings eventually, might be a squeeze

GET HYPE. Think that’s gotta be the S60: https://www.volvocars.com/uk/cars/new-models/s60

Pcars variation on a theme.

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Neat

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^well nice. There was a huge turnout from the R5 GTT owners club at Rero Cars, Santa Pod today.

Also wheel pr0nz on this mini and my favourite at the show, a delicious Alfasud.

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Alfa sud not riddled with tin worm, rarer than a rare thing

Any recommendations for MOTs around SE26? Cheers!

Bit of a trek but we used these guys: https://www.thetestcentre.co.uk/

I find the business model with a garage that does repairs also does MOTs to be a bit suspect. These guys only MOTs, so no reason for them to go on a fishing trip for "necessary" repairs

Yes agreed! That's why I wanted to ask for a recommendation :)
Cheers!

they are no win-no fee, too, which although questionable for the safety conscious, is helpful if you have an old banger with dodgy hazard switches/horn/etc...

Looks like they've done a proper job. Off to the painters next?

Unfortunately no, still quite a lot of fabrication / resto work to do on other areas of the shell. although i am considering getting some outside assistance with that too.

Update on my bumper for anyone who cares (likely no one). The lower skirt detaches and the replacement was a slightly different design, so the longest bit was separating them both. Taking it for a wax and polish tomorrow and nobody would ever know. Volvo still haven’t told me if they’ll do it and what they’d charge.

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Nice work.

I'm in SE6 and always head to the Test Centre in Blackhorse Rd in Deptford. Very sympathetic. No repairs either