I saw this on the A31 yesterday, sorry about the pic quality, took it quickly on my crapberry. http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/images/satellite/attach/jpg.gif It was 5-up, boot was loaded to the rafters, trailer looked heavy too. Not sure weather to go - on about how tough these things are or complain about how a volvo shouldn't be abused in this way. it was on German plates so make your own decision!
must admit i've been guilty of Volvo cruelty as well, i did like it that low lol
look at what you've done to BT!, poor thing, lmao.
If its just a 2.5 NA then screw it LOL
[quote=Tomcat;401221]look at what you've done to BT!, poor thing, lmao.[/quote] theirs no chance she can be over loaded now tho is there lol (got no thanks left, don't think you deserve it anyway lol)
[quote=p fandango;401220]must admit i've been guilty of Volvo cruelty as well, i did like it that low lol
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Ya couldn't drive that thing where I live, Sump-splitting speedramps everywhere. You'd be sea-sawing on top of one before you got outa 1st gear!
[quote=martinrpeachey;401225]Ya couldn't drive that thing where I live, Sump-splitting speedramps everywhere. You'd be sea-sawing on top of one before you got outa 1st gear![/quote] theres bad roads and speedbumps all over near us and i only drive down certain roads and ive got bad grates and potholes very well memorised. im really suprised i havnt bent a wheel yet lol what makes me cringe is when giving sumbody a lift they seem to direct you down all the bad roads and look at you like your car is a real banger when hitting a bump/pothole etc (usually people who havnt got a car and dont understand the consequnses of bigger wheels/lowered suspension etc
[quote=james;401229]theres bad roads and speedbumps all over near us and i only drive down certain roads and ive got bad grates and potholes very well memorised. im really suprised i havnt bent a wheel yet lol what makes me cringe is when giving sumbody a lift they seem to direct you down all the bad roads and look at you like your car is a real banger when hitting a bump/pothole etc (usually people who havnt got a car and dont understand the consequnses of bigger wheels/lowered suspension etc[/quote] I'm with you there, although, the plod suspension on mine is set to cope a bit better with speedbumps for obvious reasons (think the rear end is actually higher than standard by about 15-20mm)
[quote=martinrpeachey;401219]I saw this on the A31 yesterday, sorry about the pic quality, took it quickly on my crapberry. http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/images/satellite/attach/jpg.gif It was 5-up, boot was loaded to the rafters, trailer looked heavy too. Not sure weather to go - on about how tough these things are or complain about how a volvo shouldn't be abused in this way. it was on German plates so make your own decision![/quote] i think this is a good advertisement to show what the volvo's can do but i'll not be loading mine up like that unless its do or die lol
[quote=james;401243]i think this is a good advertisement to show what the volvo's can do but i'll not be loading mine up like that unless its do or die lol[/quote] Reminds me of when my dad put a bag of cement in the front of the Hillman Imp to improve the handling! :)
[quote=martinrpeachey;401244]Reminds me of when my dad put a bag of cement in the front of the Hillman Imp to improve the handling! :)[/quote] sounds like a good idea! i used to take the spare wheel out of my mr2 and put 2 bags of sand in there to even it out to help the 'pendulum effect' lol
[quote=martinrpeachey;401244]Reminds me of when my dad put a bag of cement in the front of the Hillman Imp to improve the handling! :)[/quote] same thing as a mate of mine & his 3ltr tweeked ford capri.
[quote=Niles;401254]same thing as a mate of mine & his 3ltr tweeked ford capri.[/quote] Take more than a few bags of cement to hold the back of one of those things down, saturn, maybe! :)
[quote=martinrpeachey;401219]I saw this on the A31 yesterday, sorry about the pic quality, took it quickly on my crapberry. http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/images/satellite/attach/jpg.gif It was 5-up, boot was loaded to the rafters, trailer looked heavy too. Not sure weather to go - on about how tough these things are or complain about how a volvo shouldn't be abused in this way. it was on German plates so make your own decision![/quote] maybe its cos the german cars couldnt handle that much abuse.......... and i think its on dutch plates aint it....lol.
[quote=t5 stealth;401350]maybe its cos the german cars couldnt handle that much abuse.......... and i think its on dutch plates aint it....lol.[/quote] Actually, you're right, remember seeing NL on the plate, can't blame the beer for that cockup! :)
[quote=martinrpeachey;401356]Actually, you're right, remember seeing NL on the plate, can't blame the beer for that cockup! :)[/quote] i only know that cos my dad lives in holland and his bmw has that type of plate lol. i remember seeing loads out there,and white plates on german.
Certainly reminds me of a trip or two, Ill have to search for my fully loaded pics now! I have to correct you though... after living there for three years I can tell you categorcally its a Dutch plate ;)
[quote=t5 stealth;401358]i only know that cos my dad lives in holland and his bmw has that type of plate lol. i remember seeing loads out there,and white plates on german.[/quote] lovely place holland, been there twice. Well, been to a certain part where certain things are legal, and I was indeed legal. I took - in a few museums too...:)
[quote=martinrpeachey;401361]lovely place holland, been there twice. Well, been to a certain part where certain things are legal, and I was indeed legal. I took - in a few museums too...:)[/quote] lol i did have a wander around some areas myself, some lovely buildings too :)
I bet it's dealing with that situation in it's stride! I've had a fair amount of weight in mine before and it dealt with it faultlessly.
Meh, Mine deals with a quarter of a tonne every day :P Had over 240kg of lead and copper in the back so far and it didn't really feel it :)
[quote=martinrpeachey;401219]I saw this on the A31 yesterday, sorry about the pic quality, took it quickly on my crapberry. http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/images/satellite/attach/jpg.gif It was 5-up, boot was loaded to the rafters, trailer looked heavy too. Not sure weather to go - on about how tough these things are or complain about how a volvo shouldn't be abused in this way. it was on German plates so make your own decision![/quote] And getting 15mpg if he's lucky!
This is what volvos are for there work horses and never complain at what ever you chuck at them. I used to rip hedges/conifers out with my old 240 it never complained a bit
[quote=cherry1809;401486]Meh, Mine deals with a quarter of a tonne every day :P Had over 240kg of lead and copper in the back so far and it didn't really feel it :)[/quote] Did the vicar know ? :hidesbehi:uglyhamme:uglyhamme:uglyhamme
[quote=Porcine_Aviator;402545]Did the vicar know ? :hidesbehi:uglyhamme:uglyhamme:uglyhamme[/quote] I think the vicar's in on it! :lol:
Tut tut. ,using Volvo's as mules is cruel :-! Lol mind u ,u must have made a fortune the amount you could squeeze in from Holland pmsl hope u saved us all a smoke? Any discount coupons?
Its not cruelty. They were built for that kind of thing! My old 245GL used to carry arcade machines for a living until I got it then I sold it to a guy who wanted a retro ride to carry everything for his carboot. Once my mates garage roof collapsed during some heavy rain and he rang me up asking if I could take some stuff to the tip because him and mum only had a VW Polo and a Honda Civi Type R which were both full. I popped round and emptied the water sodden garage contents into the 245 and did one run to the tip. Job done!
I must admit, My sweed got abused the other day, 3 night storage heaters (110kg each) an immersion heater, some glass and wood. she felt heavy but it stopped all the squeaks and rattles from the interior trim! :)
