Question about S/V40 and V50 section

Post 766967 by gatos on 2015-04-01 22:47:23

Just a question to the admin or mods in the forum. There is a subforum named "40/50 Series cars", which includes the 1996-2004 S40 and V40, the 2004-S40, V50 and I am guessing the 2012- V40. Considering that the 2004-S40 and the V50 share a lot more with the C30 and absolutely nothing with the -2004 S/V40, wouldn't it be better if they were actually put together with teh C30? I by no means try to correct you or critisize. I was wondering what was the thinking behind it. Thanks for your time

Post 766971 by T4PAT on 2015-04-01 22:51:08

[QUOTE=gatos;766967]Just a question to the admin or mods in the forum. There is a subforum named "40/50 Series cars", which includes the 1996-2004 S40 and V40, the 2004-S40, V50 and I am guessing the 2012- V40. Considering that the 2004-S40 and the V50 share a lot more with the C30 and absolutely nothing with the -2004 S/V40, wouldn't it be better if they were actually put together with teh C30? I by no means try to correct you or critisize. I was wondering what was the thinking behind it. Thanks for your time[/QUOTE] I been trying to find the x40 1996 2004 section lol...... Still looking, is there one?

Post 766990 by S40kieran on 2015-04-01 23:08:07

It's in the general section pat ;) post in there you will see my what did you do to youre x40 thread

Post 766996 by Dangerous Dave on 2015-04-01 23:10:50

Good question, we'll have a look at this. Not sure on why the current grouping is the way it is, possibly more to do with the model number rather than the platform similarities, or possibly just not been updated inline with the newer models.

Post 767004 by gatos on 2015-04-01 23:15:59

The 1996-2004 have hardly anything in common with any other volvos. They have a lot more in common with the Mitsubishi FTO, early evos and the carisma. What I am trying to say is that the VOC grouping is good in my opinion and was just wondering what was the reason behind VPCUKs grouping. I am new here, so I don't want to create any problems, just looking for ways to make it easier for everyone

Post 767011 by T4PAT on 2015-04-01 23:20:23

[QUOTE=gatos;767004]The 1996-2004 have hardly anything in common with any other volvos. They have a lot more in common with the Mitsubishi FTO, early evos and the carisma. What I am trying to say is that the VOC grouping is good in my opinion and was just wondering what was the reason behind VPCUKs grouping. I am new here, so I don't want to create any problems, just looking for ways to make it easier for everyone[/QUOTE] And Renaults lol

Post 767013 by gatos on 2015-04-01 23:21:48

[QUOTE=T4PAT;767011]And Renaults lol[/QUOTE] Ermmm, no. Other than the great F9Q engine, nothign else is really Renault...:)

Post 767016 by S40kieran on 2015-04-01 23:22:46

Renaults/volvo pat it's not a Renault engine as such it was breathed on by volvo I think the pistons well something I know was volvo

Post 767018 by T4PAT on 2015-04-01 23:25:24

Renault, Renault, Renault, lol

Post 767021 by Orca2 on 2015-04-01 23:28:01

Ban him Kieran , Il Est dangeruese , Im assuming your french is up to date, helps when reading the parts list.

Post 767064 by Santa on 2015-04-02 07:55:40

[QUOTE=Dangerous Dave;766996]Good question, we'll have a look at this. Not sure on why the current grouping is the way it is, possibly more to do with the model number rather than the platform similarities, or possibly just not been updated inline with the newer models.[/QUOTE] The S40/V40/S40/V50/C30 sections are still the same as when we took over. We just haven't got around to changing them and then the filing of all the threads etc. (It's only been 3 years and 4 months, give us a chance :P) But it's right that the Mitsu based S40/V40 gets one section and the Ford based S40/V50/C30 and probably V40 get another section :-)

Post 767072 by S40kieran on 2015-04-02 08:48:46

Sounds like a good idea Santa :), it's a brilliant forum here no strife or anything :) I like it.

Post 767075 by jamesy12345 on 2015-04-02 08:56:58

[QUOTE=S40kieran;767072]Sounds like a good idea Santa :), it's a brilliant forum here no strife or anything :) I like it.[/QUOTE] There wasn't loads of people with the later model years before....so the question never came up. Fair point though don't want to be mixing Volvos & Fords :)...actually from what I remember of my Focus, the handling/chassis was pretty good

Post 767076 by S40kieran on 2015-04-02 09:01:49

The later s40 isint as good as the older one James, it looks better and handles better, but the Mitsubishi/volvo one is far more reliable only really bad one and it's not that bad is the Mitsubishi gdi engined one, it cokes up and needs a good thrash once a week, it also has funny ways about it Druid has a gdi. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volvo_S40 the diesel and the t4 are the better ones :), but the rest aren't bad the 1.6 is very sluggish but strong. The later classic s40's and v40's the phase 2 face lifted ones were pretty much sorted by volvo build quality was improved,as were engine componants,also they got a bigger floor pan :)

Post 767077 by jamesy12345 on 2015-04-02 09:27:43

[QUOTE=S40kieran;767076]The later s40 isint as good as the older one James, it looks better and handles better, but the Mitsubishi/volvo one is far more reliable only really bad one and it's not that bad is the Mitsubishi gdi engined one, it cokes up and needs a good thrash once a week, it also has funny ways about it Druid has a gdi. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volvo_S40 the diesel and the t4 are the better ones :), but the rest aren't bad the 1.6 is very sluggish but strong. The later classic s40's and v40's the phase 2 face lifted ones were pretty much sorted by volvo build quality was improved,as were engine componants,also they got a bigger floor pan :)[/QUOTE] I had a t4 just recently, cracking car, but was after the S70 you can see below

Post 767079 by S40kieran on 2015-04-02 09:32:32

T4 is very strong alex121, who I was hoping would show up has modified his it's a lovely car James he's going to forge the pistons etc :), youre s70 is nice I love those and the 850 :). Very tyre shredding the t4's lol

Post 767081 by Santa on 2015-04-02 09:51:16

[QUOTE=S40kieran;767072]Sounds like a good idea Santa :), it's a brilliant forum here no strife or anything :) I like it.[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=jamesy12345;767075]There wasn't loads of people with the later model years before....so the question never came up. Fair point though don't want to be mixing Volvos & Fords :)...actually from what I remember of my Focus, the handling/chassis was pretty good[/QUOTE] Thanks Kieran and we aren't taking offence over this, we identified this issue years ago but as Jamesy says until now we just haven't had that many members with the later smaller Volvos on board for it to be a real issue. Now we do we can prioritise sorting those forums accordingly :)

Post 767092 by S40kieran on 2015-04-02 10:51:28

I was happy with the way it is. But gatos had a good idea there santa :) , I think it's a brilliant forum as do the others :) I really like it here it's good to be able to laugh and talk about volvo's all at the same time.

Post 767095 by gatos on 2015-04-02 11:07:32

[QUOTE=Santa;767081]Thanks Kieran and we aren't taking offence over this, we identified this issue years ago but as Jamesy says until now we just haven't had that many members with the later smaller Volvos on board for it to be a real issue. Now we do we can prioritise sorting those forums accordingly :)[/QUOTE] If there is anything we can help with, please feel free to ask. I know these cars pretty much inside out. Also, one more question for you. I have about 12 How To guides at the moment, but a couple of them need a couple of changes. I was going to post them all in one go, but wasn't sure how long I have to edit them. At VOC forum, I had a 2 hour window and that was it. If I needed to make any changes, I had to quote the whole guide with the changes, so they could just copy and paste it. What is the score here?

Post 767096 by Dangerous Dave on 2015-04-02 11:16:02

[QUOTE=gatos;767095]If there is anything we can help with, please feel free to ask. I know these cars pretty much inside out. Also, one more question for you. I have about 12 How To guides at the moment, but a couple of them need a couple of changes. I was going to post them all in one go, but wasn't sure how long I have to edit them. At VOC forum, I had a 2 hour window and that was it. If I needed to make any changes, I had to quote the whole guide with the changes, so they could just copy and paste it. What is the score here?[/QUOTE] Currently posting in the how to section is just the same as posting a thread, and you can edit your posts. Does that make any sense or am I missing the point?

Post 767098 by jamesy12345 on 2015-04-02 11:18:23

Post 767100 by Dangerous Dave on 2015-04-02 11:23:10

[QUOTE=jamesy12345;767098]he meant how long does he have to edit posts, before the 'edit' button disappears.[/QUOTE] Ah, ok well it doesn't as far as I know. You should be able to edit for a while at least.

Post 767102 by gatos on 2015-04-02 11:25:35

[QUOTE=Dangerous Dave;767096]Currently posting in the how to section is just the same as posting a thread, and you can edit your posts. Does that make any sense or am I missing the point?[/QUOTE] What I meant, was that previously, I only had a 2 hour window to edit a post. After that, I could not. Only admin could do it. So for example, if 6 months down the line I realised that I missed something, or made an error in my original guide, I could not edit it myself, but had to submit it to the mods to do for me. That is what I meant.

Post 767103 by jamesy12345 on 2015-04-02 11:26:18

[QUOTE=Dangerous Dave;767100]Ah, ok well it doesn't as far as I know. You should be able to edit for a while at least.[/QUOTE] looking at my project thread I posted something on Monday & now can't edit it......must be less than 3 days before disappearing

Post 767109 by Santa on 2015-04-02 11:32:42

Its a 24 hour window for edits/deletions. After that just contact us and we will try to help you out :-)

Post 803263 by Knightrider on 2016-07-22 00:49:17

I've just bought a 2011 C30. New to the forum. Can't find a specific place to look, ask, post. Mind you that may just be incompetence on my part.