V40 for my Wife - Page 10

GaryS40 · Jan 22nd, 2012, 21:57

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Originally Posted by pacman67

Im confused about p1 and p1.5

Phase 1.5 was the 'transitional' point between P1 and P2.

They usually have twin headlights, but the P1 type seat style.

I think it really depends on what was in the parts bins, at the time.

Some may have the P2 console, others don't.

Gary

GaryS40 · Jan 22nd, 2012, 22:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baffler

They look like Ares, Gary

Best of luck with it, Pacman. It appears to be, what we call, a phase 1.5 and looks like a smart motor

You got me there, Baffler! :-)

These are Telesto's: http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=95632

I like these too.

Revised list:
Arcadias
Craters
Ares
Possibly, then Telesto

pacman67 · Jan 22nd, 2012, 22:04

Thanks Gary (and all), if all goes well i,ll need a double trailer for your services.

GaryS40 · Jan 22nd, 2012, 22:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by pacman67

Thanks Gary (and all), if all goes well i,ll need a double trailer for your services.

Honestly, silver seems to be one of the worst colours to make huge improvements on, as a dirty silver car, usually still looks clean.

A good wash and maybe a clay/polish, should make it all good.

Another good tip is to put on new number plates. It can make big differences to the look of the car.

Clean alloys is also another trick.

Gary

andy_d · Jan 22nd, 2012, 22:46

Silver cars,, the Trim plastics/rubber if they Were black when new,, sort em out from the "grey" they all fade to, will increase the contrast with the silver making it appear "better"

C4 would be my choice to "black" the little beggars. i may Finally have to touch up 1 part of mine with C4 after nearly 3 years from the one and only application of it.

pacman67 · Jan 23rd, 2012, 19:59

A quick update as promised. Its all gone pear shaped LOL. Got more info today, and car now has a large rust patch on the o/s front wing (usual area), and a scratch on the n/s rear quarter. These were only discovered today after a wash.
So mot due, bonnet needed, rust to do, scratch repair, tax due, ive said no thanks. Shame really car looks to have the t4 bodykit, poss sports suspension, oh and a twin socket towbar.
Owner is looking to sell so anyone want a 2.0T ?

chunkz · Jan 8th, 2013, 14:36

[QUOTE=Volvo2002;1068085]Pacman

Out of the NA engines, 1.6, 1.8, 2.0. I personally would pick the 1.8 for a good balance of performance and MPG. Just my opinion though.

Hell the 2.0T (163bhp) does a fantastic 35.8MPG on the combined cycle, so not to be overlooked if you like some ooomph

... hi there
your quote .. 35.8 combined.. i only get around 22 . then 30 at the very best mway driving conservatively ! mines a T plate so any info advising more mpg is good
cheers
andy

Jan 22nd, 2012, 22:04	#93
pacman67 VOC Member Last Online: Dec 6th, 2023 14:09 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Richmond N Yorks	Thanks Gary (and all), if all goes well i,ll need a double trailer for your services. __________________ Regards, pacman67 previously held: V40 TD & S40 2ltr P1,V40 P2 sport lux, V70 XC P1, XC70 P2, V70 D5 P2 and P3, V40 T4,V70R, C30 R Design. currently held: V70 P3 D5 SE LUX, XC90 MK2 Inscription Pro.

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Jan 23rd, 2012, 19:59	#96
pacman67 VOC Member Last Online: Dec 6th, 2023 14:09 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Richmond N Yorks	A quick update as promised. Its all gone pear shaped LOL. Got more info today, and car now has a large rust patch on the o/s front wing (usual area), and a scratch on the n/s rear quarter. These were only discovered today after a wash. So mot due, bonnet needed, rust to do, scratch repair, tax due, ive said no thanks. Shame really car looks to have the t4 bodykit, poss sports suspension, oh and a twin socket towbar. Owner is looking to sell so anyone want a 2.0T ? __________________ Regards, pacman67 previously held: V40 TD & S40 2ltr P1,V40 P2 sport lux, V70 XC P1, XC70 P2, V70 D5 P2 and P3, V40 T4,V70R, C30 R Design. currently held: V70 P3 D5 SE LUX, XC90 MK2 Inscription Pro. Last edited by pacman67; Jan 23rd, 2012 at 20:49.

Jan 8th, 2013, 14:36	#97
chunkz Junior Member Last Online: Jul 16th, 2015 10:35 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: ipswich	[QUOTE=Volvo2002;1068085]Pacman Out of the NA engines, 1.6, 1.8, 2.0. I personally would pick the 1.8 for a good balance of performance and MPG. Just my opinion though. Hell the 2.0T (163bhp) does a fantastic 35.8MPG on the combined cycle, so not to be overlooked if you like some ooomph ... hi there your quote .. 35.8 combined.. i only get around 22 . then 30 at the very best mway driving conservatively ! mines a T plate so any info advising more mpg is good cheers andy

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