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Bricknoob
03-25-2008, 12:00 PM
Yeah, I need a new sig. The ones in the front are sold, the one in the rear is my mom's loaner 245, so really none of them are the DD. New one is from Mick here on the boards, it's been through 3 member's hands so far (me being the third), we'll see how long I keep it:

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c310/SkyeMaloney/wagon.jpg

Right now it's got some Falkin tires on it that I can't imagine are street legal. Stick like glue, but ride like doo. I've got a new set of Yokohama Avid W4s that I'll be putting on soon.

Need to get a full out tune up. Wires, rotor, cap, plugs, timing, etc.

Put a new Kenwood deck in it, but the speakers are friggin SHOT, so I'll be replacing those soon as well as the wiring. Got a Fosgate amp and sub, need to figure out where I want to mount the sub. Anyone put it in the passenger fenderwell yet?

Need to solve the tranny leak problem. Hoping it's just a cooler line.

Need to tighten up the front end. Roams a little, tires may help but I think a complete bushing overhaul may be in order. Not sure.

Got cut springs on it, love the look, but the wife probably won't love the ride. May try and get some strut/shock replacement happening to see if that helps.

Driver seat shot. May replace shortly if I can find an elusive 'doo-doo brown' one.

Probably cut out the cat, don't need them here.

The trunk sounds like a dozen squirrels in a metal cage. Need to quiet it down and adjust the rear hatch latch. Hatch isnt securing tightly when closed. Probably a lot of the noise is coming from that.

Not sure what else yet.

Vol242vo
03-25-2008, 12:10 PM
Nice stance, oh yeah and Beige POWA!!!

Bricknoob
03-25-2008, 12:34 PM
Yeah, it's taking some getting used to. Not used to scraping anything in the other 245. It's like driving a Jeep Cherokee. This one is a little different.

norcal505
03-25-2008, 05:38 PM
yeah, thats a nice stance you got there, lovin the front ride height.
the chrome trim limps look nice man!

Delfosse
03-25-2008, 05:41 PM
nice! please get those tires on it! i would hate for it to look like mine..

jfs356
03-25-2008, 05:49 PM
That is one clean 245, love the steelies/trim rings look. I like the light colors on 245 for some reason, white, beige, tan, etc.

Bricknoob
03-26-2008, 09:10 PM
Anyone know if the IPD lowering springs would give it a similar look?

HolyCrapItsDawson
03-26-2008, 09:46 PM
It's damn close to that with IPD springs... Mine are finally settling out and are at about that height. I think IPD springs are like 2.5 coils shorter over stock.

edit: found a pic...
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb89/holycrapitsdawsn/Volvo%20244/IMG_2100.jpg

Crazychopstick
03-26-2008, 10:46 PM
McLovin?

EDIT: Sweet wagon bricknoob, I love how low it is.

BoxDriver2
03-26-2008, 11:13 PM
Fresh. Looks nice at that stance. Beige..power.

Bricknoob
03-27-2008, 10:32 AM
Thanks guys and thanks for the pic. I'll apparently have to go for the real springs at some point. I don't like to go half-assed when I can help it, just cant help it quite yet.