Inspiration -- 240 Style (DONT POST YOUR OWN) - Page 4

The Plague · 06-18-2009, 12:36 PM

I love the 245 in the rock quarry/puddle. That little wing is so bitchin. Subtle but sexy.

volvo-slyder · 06-18-2009, 01:03 PM

Jordan · 06-18-2009, 01:09 PM

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Miss the point much?

boostdemon · 06-18-2009, 01:21 PM

good thread idea Cameron.

Heres 4 cars that were key inspiration for me in the last 10 years...

The first car i saw that made me want to do more than paint the caps on my virgos (circa 1998 thanks to tractor-pulling-center for showing modded volvos to the US)

...and heres what it looks like today (not a fan of those wheels though)

Next was the original b&w photos of this car which i dont have anymore but i think i can thank anthony hyde for sharring the original back in '99 maybe?

The one i stared at the most and even found the back issue of bilsport with it... one of my all time favorites (550hp on an 8v motor btw)

Of course you cant forget this car which became rather popular

boostdemon · 06-18-2009, 01:21 PM

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http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m247/illegality-racing/VOLVOD1.jpg

nice! some original content from SAM's website

Cameron · 06-18-2009, 01:48 PM

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Paul Schue's black 240 wagon

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Dave Barton's wagon...

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medium blue 244 that's been floating around with the S70 airdam and side skirts in it...

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Chigga's (real name unknown to me) 744SE...

550 · 06-18-2009, 01:53 PM

Cameron, I would pimp that wagon too even with the bottle cap rims. That makes me want a 245 SO freaking badly.

Cameron · 06-18-2009, 01:59 PM

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Cameron, I would pimp that wagon too even with the bottle cap rims. That makes me want a 245 SO freaking badly.

I know, right?! Guess I better crank the coilovers down some more on my wagon when I get it running again w/ the new engine. Ground clearance be damned!

550 · 06-18-2009, 02:45 PM

hell yes! Get a front engine guard and your good.

adrianpike · 06-18-2009, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Cameron

I know, right?! Guess I better crank the coilovers down some more on my wagon when I get it running again w/ the new engine. Ground clearance be damned!

Just you wait, my current springs bottom out the perch on the tires, which is why I've got some 6"x350s sitting on the bench waiting until after the autox this weekend to go in.

volvoluvin · 06-18-2009, 03:20 PM

Dave B's was the complete mold visually I started with for the V-Ron...I loved that car...What is this up to now? Does anyone know?

wisturbo · 06-18-2009, 05:27 PM

This was one of the cars on the board that always seemed to motivate me.
yup, uh huh!

This last one is just hands down my favorite.

Cameron · 06-18-2009, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by wisturbo

This last one is just hands down my favorite.

Reverse open hood? Or just poorly aligned? Either way, very very nice car.

Poik · 06-18-2009, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Cameron

Reverse open hood? Or just poorly aligned? Either way, very very nice car.

Some people do that because they think it looks cool

wisturbo · 06-18-2009, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Poik

Some people do that because they think it looks cool

Like, for inspiration?

can I laugh at my own comeback?

Always thought these were some sweet rides too!

WeezilUSA · 06-18-2009, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Cameron

Reverse open hood? Or just poorly aligned? Either way, very very nice car.

I think i've seen underhood shots of that car before... The hood is jacked up to allow extra heat to dissapate... cause there is something hot under there

Dawson · 06-18-2009, 05:57 PM

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Lest we never forget THIS one....

One of the early 'fast' Volvo's. Still faster than my wagon....for now...but that will change.

In case Doug reads this....you stopped kicking yourself yet?

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Where is that car now?

G

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I believe Connecticut -- Belongs to a member here -- Blackbrick, something like that I think? Is that right?

Yes Cameron... Greg has the car, here in CT... I believe he's in the middle of rewiring the whole thing right now. Last time I saw the car was like back in December, Greg and I pulled the stereo system out and it resides in my car now.

550 · 06-18-2009, 05:58 PM

I wish I could take the cowl out of mine

Volvorules · 06-18-2009, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by WeezilUSA

I think i've seen underhood shots of that car before... The hood is jacked up to allow extra heat to dissapate... cause there is something hot under there

Except because of the low pressure area at the base of the windshield, it doesn't work at speed. Guess it would be OK while sitting....

Poik · 06-18-2009, 08:28 PM

I think you mean high pressure, but yeah I don't see how that would help with cooling at all.

Volvorules · 06-18-2009, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Poik

I think you mean high pressure, but yeah I don't see how that would help with cooling at all.

You would know better than I, seeing as how you graduated

But yeah that's what I meant.

Cameron · 06-19-2009, 02:38 PM

^^but now it looks like I posted a pic of my own car based on your reason for deleting madness82's post of his own car. Harumph!

Back on topic:

Captain Bondo · 06-19-2009, 03:41 PM

Haha sorry- yeah when you mass delete and enter a reason it applies it to all of the selected posts to delete.

swedishK · 06-19-2009, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by wisturbo

This last one is just hands down my favorite.

hoooooooOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!! WHAT IS THAT COLOR?!
i must know.

550 · 06-19-2009, 04:00 PM

Yeah... I saw that guys post and was like oh come on.

I personally like te rusty/work in progress ones. I mean my car is rusty... so it works :-)

06-18-2009, 01:21 PM	#79
boostdemon creative mastermind Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cary, NC	good thread idea Cameron. Heres 4 cars that were key inspiration for me in the last 10 years... The first car i saw that made me want to do more than paint the caps on my virgos (circa 1998 thanks to tractor-pulling-center for showing modded volvos to the US) ...and heres what it looks like today (not a fan of those wheels though) Next was the original b&w photos of this car which i dont have anymore but i think i can thank anthony hyde for sharring the original back in '99 maybe? The one i stared at the most and even found the back issue of bilsport with it... one of my all time favorites (550hp on an 8v motor btw) Of course you cant forget this car which became rather popular __________________ "Flathood" Owners \| Motorcyclists \| Guitarists

06-18-2009, 01:53 PM	#82
550 Board Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Illinois	Cameron, I would pimp that wagon too even with the bottle cap rims. That makes me want a 245 SO freaking badly. __________________ Joe Bieda V.C.O.A. Midwest Chapter President. 1984 242 M46 GLT. -Couple of things done to it 1998 S70 Auto. -LONG history. 1983 242 M46 Check out http://JJFAB.net For your K24 CBV blanking plates and oil feed/return flanges!!

06-18-2009, 03:20 PM	#86
volvoluvin WWD for a while Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Poco Crib	Dave B's was the complete mold visually I started with for the V-Ron...I loved that car...What is this up to now? Does anyone know? __________________ "Yarth" - 18t, r-mani, 3" Captain Bondo DP, who am I kidding...AND IT'S MANUAL!! 02 Subaru WRX Winter bomber...225whp

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06-18-2009, 12:36 PM	#76
The Plague Professional Creeper Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Salem, Or	I love the 245 in the rock quarry/puddle. That little wing is so bitchin. Subtle but sexy.

06-18-2009, 02:45 PM	#84
550 Board Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Illinois	hell yes! Get a front engine guard and your good.

06-18-2009, 05:27 PM	#87
wisturbo ⒼⒺⓉ ⓇⒶⒹ Join Date: Aug 2004	This was one of the cars on the board that always seemed to motivate me. yup, uh huh! This last one is just hands down my favorite.

06-18-2009, 05:58 PM	#93
550 Board Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Illinois	I wish I could take the cowl out of mine

06-18-2009, 08:28 PM	#95
Poik Backwards Turbo Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Göteborg, Sweden	I think you mean high pressure, but yeah I don't see how that would help with cooling at all.

06-19-2009, 02:38 PM	#97
Cameron ドクターマリオ Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Crawling around under the car	^^but now it looks like I posted a pic of my own car based on your reason for deleting madness82's post of his own car. Harumph! Back on topic:

06-19-2009, 04:00 PM	#100
550 Board Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Illinois	Yeah... I saw that guys post and was like oh come on. I personally like te rusty/work in progress ones. I mean my car is rusty... so it works :-)