Super chuffed with my new hi-spec 240 GLT! - Page 16

nick_ovlov · Apr 12th, 2011, 21:51

yes it was a nice run, although i think steve enjoyed the ride most of all of us given the nail marks on the back seat and rear door handle as he grabbed on haha

Nick

Steve and his 244 · Apr 12th, 2011, 23:09

Pffffft.

Besides....I dont have nails......oh wait....haha

LankyTim · Oct 23rd, 2011, 20:14

WOOSH! And the thread is beamed from April back into the present day!

...How does she handle with those big wheels on then? I fitted those to my 940 and it just didn't seem right..

novomobile · Oct 23rd, 2011, 20:41

What a lot of car for your money,only jealous,no very envious!

Antz · Oct 23rd, 2011, 20:43

haha Im glad I wasnt the first to nercro-post this. Ive just read it from start to finish and my eyes are bleeding just about.

Really impressed with the work going on and I love the car!

Stop hogging the good wheels though! You shouldnt be allowed Polaris AND Galaxies! Choose one and sell me the other

Im not fussed which haha

LankyTim · Oct 23rd, 2011, 21:05

I plan to convert my 240 to big bumper spec (as I keep telling everyone on here) but the allure of Virgos and GLT trim keeps pulling me in the opposite direction. Help! I'm in a 245GL/240GL/245GLT love triangle!

john h · Oct 23rd, 2011, 21:26

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Originally Posted by LankyTim

...How does she handle with those big wheels on then? I fitted those to my 940 and it just didn't seem right..

Handles very well. I have fitted a rear ARB (Nivomat GLTs dont have one standard).

The offset is slightly different on the Gallaxies and I can feel a slight 'torque steer' effect through the steering when braking hard. I must stress though, that it really is slight and not a problem at all. (I tend to notice things like that having studied car suspension/steering dynamics years ago).

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Originally Posted by Antz

haha Im glad I wasnt the first to nercro-post this. Ive just read it from start to finish and my eyes are bleeding just about.

Really impressed with the work going on and I love the car!

Stop hogging the good wheels though! You shouldnt be allowed Polaris AND Galaxies! Choose one and sell me the other

Im not fussed which haha

Haha, thanks and I need all the wheels, honest! And these which are going on my 164:

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Originally Posted by novomobile

What a lot of car for your money,only jealous,no very envious!

Yep, it was a bargain. It's nice to get lucky sometimes!

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Originally Posted by LankyTim

I plan to convert my 240 to big bumper spec (as I keep telling everyone on here) but the allure of Virgos and GLT trim keeps pulling me in the opposite direction. Help! I'm in a 245GL/240GL/245GLT love triangle!

Easy Tim, do both.

The earliest GLTs had big bumpers. Find some TV screen headlights and do that!

Lucien · Oct 24th, 2011, 19:36

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Originally Posted by john h

The earliest GLTs had big bumpers. Find some TV screen headlights and do that!

I agree, those early big-bumper GLTs are lovely. I've been looking for one for about 5 years. Apparently there are only 2 left in the UK and they are SORNd

I'll keep looking

john h · Oct 24th, 2011, 21:23

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Originally Posted by Lucien

I agree, those early big-bumper GLTs are lovely. I've been looking for one for about 5 years. Apparently there are only 2 left in the UK and they are SORNd

I'll keep looking

Would you import one?

John

LankyTim · Oct 24th, 2011, 21:25

Sounds like a plan.... how much do they go for abroad?

Apr 12th, 2011, 21:51	#151
nick_ovlov VOC20556 Last Online: May 7th, 2019 16:40 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Elgin View Photos By: nick_ovlov	yes it was a nice run, although i think steve enjoyed the ride most of all of us given the nail marks on the back seat and rear door handle as he grabbed on haha Nick __________________ 1989 Volvo 240 GLT "the fridge" - 1998 TVR chimaera 400 "the toy" - 2002 BMW 330CI Clubsport " the daily"

Oct 23rd, 2011, 20:14	#153
LankyTim Missing the point Last Online: May 1st, 2024 18:59 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Stoke-On-Trent View Photos By: LankyTim	WOOSH! And the thread is beamed from April back into the present day! ...How does she handle with those big wheels on then? I fitted those to my 940 and it just didn't seem right.. __________________ Tim 1968 Volvo 145 long term project. Currently without a Volvo daily driver.

Oct 23rd, 2011, 20:43	#155
Antz No I'm not the redhead Last Online: Nov 25th, 2022 09:49 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Yorkshire Coast	haha Im glad I wasnt the first to nercro-post this. Ive just read it from start to finish and my eyes are bleeding just about. Really impressed with the work going on and I love the car! Stop hogging the good wheels though! You shouldnt be allowed Polaris AND Galaxies! Choose one and sell me the other Im not fussed which haha __________________ 1988 Volvo 240 GLT T5 Swap a T5 motor into your RWD Volvo:The Guide

Oct 23rd, 2011, 21:05	#156
LankyTim Missing the point Last Online: May 1st, 2024 18:59 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Stoke-On-Trent View Photos By: LankyTim	I plan to convert my 240 to big bumper spec (as I keep telling everyone on here) but the allure of Virgos and GLT trim keeps pulling me in the opposite direction. Help! I'm in a 245GL/240GL/245GLT love triangle! __________________ Tim 1968 Volvo 145 long term project. Currently without a Volvo daily driver.

Oct 24th, 2011, 21:25	#160
LankyTim Missing the point Last Online: May 1st, 2024 18:59 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Stoke-On-Trent View Photos By: LankyTim	Sounds like a plan.... how much do they go for abroad? __________________ Tim 1968 Volvo 145 long term project. Currently without a Volvo daily driver.

Oct 23rd, 2011, 20:41	#154
novomobile Member Last Online: Nov 17th, 2023 12:59 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tyneside	What a lot of car for your money,only jealous,no very envious!

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