Who said old Volvos weren't safe? - Page 2

Jim760 · May 22nd, 2010, 11:53

what a smash, good to see the car did its job and no one copped an unfortunate one. but put me down for that grill!

oman5 · May 23rd, 2010, 10:53

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Originally Posted by stephend

ps that advert... shouldn't that volvo be sitting a bit lower on its springs than it is...? not quite all it seems, I reckon...

I agree. with a full tank of fuel and my tools in the boot my 740 is really squatting down on its bum.... with over 6 tons of truck it'd be on the bump stops

Chris740R · May 23rd, 2010, 11:47

They might have replaced the springs with solid bars, and pumped the tires up to ridiculous psi.

CTCNetwork · May 23rd, 2010, 13:03

Hi,

Quote:

Originally Posted by dazmax

Not as strong as a Renault Modus it seems.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBDyeWofcLY

Go buy one then..

Quote:

Originally Posted by oman5

I agree. with a full tank of fuel and my tools in the boot my 740 is really squatting down on its bum.... with over 6 tons of truck it'd be on the bump stops

Me thinks you need new shocks!! Heavy duty (with heavy duty springs) or self levellers if you're carrying around so much stuff on a regular basis...

Des. . .

Mikeymo · May 23rd, 2010, 13:28

I like the way he's sitting there with his shopping, presumably waiting for a taxi= "hello, is that AAA minicabs, I've got a problem with my car...."

monkeh · May 23rd, 2010, 23:58

That car is repairable,
But no one will ever drive it,

They wont get the smell of s**t out of the cab!!

swedish brick · May 24th, 2010, 07:03

Hes one very lucky guy. That could have been much worse. I bet he goes out and buys another one now though.

That ad is good, never seen it before. But I reckon the volvo isnt actually sat on its wheels, the weight would probably destroy the suspension. Its likely its got some sort of support under its chassis to take the weight.

That Modus thing from 5th gear or whatever needs to be taken with a pinch of salt, consider the source of the 'test'. The volvo could not have been allowed to come off better. It would look very bad on the car and renault as a companey. Im pretty sure renault sponsered 5th gear at the time aswell?

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Jim760 Mr G Last Online: Jun 12th, 2020 19:11 Join Date: May 2007 Location: north yorkshire	what a smash, good to see the car did its job and no one copped an unfortunate one. but put me down for that grill! __________________ will the jimousine ride again? previous models 940 TDI360 GLT 480 ES 740 GLE 940 SE 760 Executive 940 GL 850 GL 760 TIC V70 Torslanda Last edited by Jim760; May 22nd, 2010 at 12:00.

May 23rd, 2010, 11:47	#13
Chris740R Premier Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 19:52 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cranfield	They might have replaced the springs with solid bars, and pumped the tires up to ridiculous psi.

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Mikeymo Member Last Online: May 6th, 2024 21:04 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Leeds	I like the way he's sitting there with his shopping, presumably waiting for a taxi= "hello, is that AAA minicabs, I've got a problem with my car...."

May 23rd, 2010, 23:58	#16
monkeh Pain in the backside Last Online: Today 08:02 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Newport	That car is repairable, But no one will ever drive it, They wont get the smell of s**t out of the cab!!

May 24th, 2010, 07:03	#17
swedish brick Member Last Online: Jul 1st, 2023 14:05 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Waterlooville	Hes one very lucky guy. That could have been much worse. I bet he goes out and buys another one now though. That ad is good, never seen it before. But I reckon the volvo isnt actually sat on its wheels, the weight would probably destroy the suspension. Its likely its got some sort of support under its chassis to take the weight. That Modus thing from 5th gear or whatever needs to be taken with a pinch of salt, consider the source of the 'test'. The volvo could not have been allowed to come off better. It would look very bad on the car and renault as a companey. Im pretty sure renault sponsered 5th gear at the time aswell?

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