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360beast · Sep 28th, 2016, 21:20

Except barry boys is for chav cars that have been ruined where as a decent set of wheels and well executed air suspension is far from barry.

Can definitely see people on here are against air suspension and don't seem to understand that it is down in the advert, it will lift up to a sensible height for driving around in if it was static then yes it would be stupid.

dcw · Sep 29th, 2016, 11:54

I understand the air suspension principle alright - just personally don't see the attraction of the car ever sitting that low? To me, it makes the proportions all wrong...

But a firm believer in each to their own!

David

doingitsideways · Sep 30th, 2016, 13:01

Personally, I have the up most respect for the engineering behind that 480.
Also, it's another that's been saved from the crusher!

I'm not even going to rise to the fact that because myself and 360beast should like Barryboys because we like this 480.
That's an insult as far as I'm concerned.
It's attitudes like that that resulted in my not using VOC forums anywhere near as much as I used to.
I don't post in projects any more for a start. How dare I modify my cars from standard spec, make them faster, more responsive, not handle like a boat, and stop better. Heaven forbid.

Done.

360beast · Oct 1st, 2016, 18:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by doingitsideways

Personally, I have the up most respect for the engineering behind that 480.
Also, it's another that's been saved from the crusher!

I'm not even going to rise to the fact that because myself and 360beast should like Barryboys because we like this 480.
That's an insult as far as I'm concerned.
It's attitudes like that that resulted in my not using VOC forums anywhere near as much as I used to.
I don't post in projects any more for a start. How dare I modify my cars from standard spec, make them faster, more responsive, not handle like a boat, and stop better. Heaven forbid.

Done.

Are we related, I feel like we may be long lost brothers.

I wonder if Kev would consider my 360 barry because it has 15" wheels, wide tyres and straight piped.

I best don my baseball cap and go collect my benefits.

I have also stopped posting on my project thread as nobody seemed interested in a full restoration. If it was a 2/7/900 series and I washed it and replaced a few bits of broken trim it would get hundreds of replies though.

doingitsideways · Oct 1st, 2016, 20:04

Lol, maybe!

Same here.

Nobody seemed the slightest bit interested in any of mine either.

Perhaps I should buy a caravan and see how quickly 300 horses can get it up the 1/4 mile instead.

Tannaton · Oct 7th, 2016, 23:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by doingitsideways

Personally, I have the up most respect for the engineering behind that 480.
Also, it's another that's been saved from the crusher!

Done.

Totally agree, and that's why I posted the link. Some 20 year old might just see it and think "that's cool, that's different" and rescue another one.

10-15 years ago I really wanted to build my own Turbo Brick, using as many Volvo parts as possible - T5, M90 etc. I had the time and the garage but not enough money. Now I have the money but no time so I'm sad...

MiniNinjaRob · Jan 24th, 2017, 00:09

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Originally Posted by Kev78

You two will love this forum. http://www.barryboys.co.uk/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=1

Loads of cars like that Volvo on there.

Spoken out of true ignorance. :facepalm:

Sep 29th, 2016, 11:54	#22
dcw VOC Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2024 08:23 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: YORK	I understand the air suspension principle alright - just personally don't see the attraction of the car ever sitting that low? To me, it makes the proportions all wrong... But a firm believer in each to their own! David __________________ VOC 400 Series Register Keeper The current fleet: 1997 440 LE, 1996 460 CD, 1994 480 GT and 2007 V50 SE Sport

Sep 30th, 2016, 13:01	#23
doingitsideways The Daddy Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:07 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manchester	Personally, I have the up most respect for the engineering behind that 480. Also, it's another that's been saved from the crusher! I'm not even going to rise to the fact that because myself and 360beast should like Barryboys because we like this 480. That's an insult as far as I'm concerned. It's attitudes like that that resulted in my not using VOC forums anywhere near as much as I used to. I don't post in projects any more for a start. How dare I modify my cars from standard spec, make them faster, more responsive, not handle like a boat, and stop better. Heaven forbid. Done. __________________ XC90 V8 Exec, C70 2.4T Convertible, S70 T5 CD, 850 TDI, 2 x Escort vans and a 2.8i Capri. Clearout has begun, but must continue!

Oct 1st, 2016, 20:04	#25
doingitsideways The Daddy Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:07 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manchester	Lol, maybe! Same here. Nobody seemed the slightest bit interested in any of mine either. Perhaps I should buy a caravan and see how quickly 300 horses can get it up the 1/4 mile instead. __________________ XC90 V8 Exec, C70 2.4T Convertible, S70 T5 CD, 850 TDI, 2 x Escort vans and a 2.8i Capri. Clearout has begun, but must continue!

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360beast Go redblock or go home Last Online: Yesterday 16:56 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK	Except barry boys is for chav cars that have been ruined where as a decent set of wheels and well executed air suspension is far from barry. Can definitely see people on here are against air suspension and don't seem to understand that it is down in the advert, it will lift up to a sensible height for driving around in if it was static then yes it would be stupid.

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