what a kick in the b*lls - Page 11

HULK · May 6th, 2009, 18:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by strbryan

Stainesy where did I say you was wrong about the T-5 bit???

I was asking you what the "R" represents

oh right LOl aint got a clue mate.
i used to think it stood for race but was put right about that.
would like to no what it does stand for tho.

what does it stand for mate?

tc · May 6th, 2009, 19:32

Removed...thought better of myself...

Blue 8 · May 6th, 2009, 19:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by strbryan

Stainesy where did I say you was wrong about the T-5 bit???

I was asking you what the "R" represents

Yer and like the guy said he doesn`t know , so why not just do your self a favor as your the all knowing one and tell the bloke.

strbryan · May 6th, 2009, 21:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue 8

Yer and like the guy said he doesn`t know , so why not just do your self a favor as your the all knowing one and tell the bloke.

Sorry do you know me?

Penguinistics · May 6th, 2009, 22:46

I thought that the R originally meant "Rally" as Volvo used to be big in that area. It only really turns up in my memory with reference to Touring Car, but I vaguely recollect reading somewhere that Volvo used to have a R-Sport (or something similar) division in the 60s as well just like Ford used to. I can only assume that the R in that is also linked to "Rally".

I'm guessing though and I get the impression that strbryan knows........come on put us out of our misery!

HULK · May 6th, 2009, 22:56

tbh dont realy care anymore.

ooow could it stand for REFINED

Penguinistics · May 6th, 2009, 23:04

As hardly anybody remembers or knows anymore I think even Volvo change the meaning to suit each new marketing drive. In the UK and US it may as well mean Race anyway. The job's done in pointing out the car's a bit special. Just like adding "T" for turbo but different, and therefore (possibly) better.

It occurs to me that Honda have their Civic Type "R". Perhaps it's a secret conspiracy? They're all in on it.......

stevo48 · May 6th, 2009, 23:06

Tut,tut, tut, such bickering children, come on now put your handbags away and play nice theres good kids............

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May 6th, 2009, 22:46	#105
Penguinistics VOC Member Last Online: Nov 20th, 2021 22:30 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Preston	I thought that the R originally meant "Rally" as Volvo used to be big in that area. It only really turns up in my memory with reference to Touring Car, but I vaguely recollect reading somewhere that Volvo used to have a R-Sport (or something similar) division in the 60s as well just like Ford used to. I can only assume that the R in that is also linked to "Rally". I'm guessing though and I get the impression that strbryan knows........come on put us out of our misery!

May 6th, 2009, 22:56	#106
HULK 850 T-5 for sale Last Online: Oct 17th, 2009 22:57 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: dunstable	tbh dont realy care anymore. ooow could it stand for REFINED

May 6th, 2009, 23:04	#107
Penguinistics VOC Member Last Online: Nov 20th, 2021 22:30 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Preston	As hardly anybody remembers or knows anymore I think even Volvo change the meaning to suit each new marketing drive. In the UK and US it may as well mean Race anyway. The job's done in pointing out the car's a bit special. Just like adding "T" for turbo but different, and therefore (possibly) better. It occurs to me that Honda have their Civic Type "R". Perhaps it's a secret conspiracy? They're all in on it.......

May 6th, 2009, 23:06	#108
stevo48 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 9th, 2020 20:08 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Halifax West yorkshire	Tut,tut, tut, such bickering children, come on now put your handbags away and play nice theres good kids............

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