Post 781163 by SmudgeLikeInk on 2015-08-10 15:04:57
Hi all
Quick description about my car followed by description about me.... the important bit first so if you get bored, you can skip the bit about me.
Well I have a 2013 Volvo V40 D3 R-Design in Rebel Blue, its pretty much standard at the minute, as I'm finding it hard to find upgrades that are made for it yet, i.e. Coilovers and brakes. The only mod I have done is change the wheels to Ford Focus ST Wheels, Just due to the fact they came available cheap from a friend and look nice. I was looking at getting the Polestar upgrade, but for the extra 27 BHP, I thought I'd save my money for the time being and wait out.
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So thats the car, Now about me
I'm Called Shaun, This is now my Second Volvo, I previously had a Volvo C30 R-Design in Black, But it was only a 1.6 Petrol, It guzzled Fuel on the motorways, and didnt have the power to show for it, so ended up getting the D3.
I'm from Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, and I'm the usual Gym going guy, love Swimming, Love surfing (not brilliant at it) enjoy snooker, and squash when ever theres someone to play with. I have a fascination with astronomy, however, don't know much about it.
I used to love going to car shows but my job took priority and ended up unable to attend most of them, but keen to get back into it, and get back into the car enthusiast scene, Loving volvo's at the minute, and trying to get everyone I know to buy one, but Fords, Mercs and BMW's seem to be winning them over more than me.
so finally, thanks for letting me join the community, and hopefully speak, if not see a few of you soon, anyone around the Hudds area, make sure you give me a flash if you see me.
Shaun.
Post 781193 by martin_r_smith on 2015-08-10 19:06:39
Welcome to the club Shaun , nice introduction
Post 781199 by t5 pete on 2015-08-10 19:30:04
Hello and welcome that's a great write up I too also find astronomy great but I have no idea and no decent gear for viewing, also I keep seeing stuff move up there like stars moving across the sky weather it's satellites,aliens or just pure drunk Ness I do not know but I do see them quite often.
We've got a 1/4 mile day at York on the 20th sept your sore than welcome and can join the convoy down the night before if you wish for beer food and a good laugh.
Post 781214 by LiamT4 on 2015-08-10 20:37:07
Welcome to the site.
[QUOTE=t5 pete;781199]Hello and welcome that's a great write up I too also find astronomy great but I have no idea and no decent gear for viewing, also I keep seeing stuff move up there like stars moving across the sky weather it's satellites,aliens or just pure drunk Ness I do not know but I do see them quite often.
We've got a 1/4 mile day at York on the 20th sept your sore than welcome and can join the convoy down the night before if you wish for beer food and a good laugh.[/QUOTE]
I'll give you a hint pete, its probably not aliens ;)
If it looks like a star but you can see it moving, its most likely a satellites.
Post 781218 by jamesy12345 on 2015-08-10 20:49:53
How do! :welcome:
I also started to get interested in astronomy - got myself & the bairn (my son) one of those computerised telescopes & have no idea how to use it...
great pictures btw
Post 781222 by Orca2 on 2015-08-10 21:11:01
Welcome aboard mate. First time I ever saw a satellite, tracking across the sky was in Cornwall a few years back, you never see them in Glasgow, come to think of it ... You never see the sky.
Ps the car looks great, I love the colour.
Post 781223 by The Thong on 2015-08-10 21:14:35
Welcome to the forum, nice motor by the way.
TT
Post 781233 by LiamT4 on 2015-08-10 21:48:20
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;781218]How do! :welcome:
I also started to get interested in astronomy - got myself & the bairn (my son) one of those computerised telescopes & have no idea how to use it...
great pictures btw[/QUOTE]
Point it towards the sky ;)
Post 781237 by jamesy12345 on 2015-08-10 21:54:55
[QUOTE=LiamT4;781233]Point it towards the sky ;)[/QUOTE]
Post 781270 by The Flying Moose on 2015-08-11 07:29:31
:welcome:
Probably the best intro I've ever seen here... You'll fit right in!
Post 781284 by SmudgeLikeInk on 2015-08-11 11:29:39
Thanks everyone, very welcoming group.
[QUOTE=t5 pete;781199]Hello and welcome that's a great write up I too also find astronomy great but I have no idea and no decent gear for viewing, also I keep seeing stuff move up there like stars moving across the sky weather it's satellites,aliens or just pure drunk Ness I do not know but I do see them quite often.
We've got a 1/4 mile day at York on the 20th sept your sore than welcome and can join the convoy down the night before if you wish for beer food and a good laugh.[/QUOTE]
Awww i wish, unfortunately I'm having to go over sea's with work, and wont be back for a couple of months, but i will definitely keep and eye open for future meets when I'm around, hoping i can attend a few
[QUOTE=Santa;781208]Welcome :)[/QUOTE]
hey hows it going, I work around the Aldershot area, and go through Frimley quite alot, keep an eye out for me and give me a flash and wave
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;781218]How do! :welcome:
I also started to get interested in astronomy - got myself & the bairn (my son) one of those computerised telescopes & have no idea how to use it...
great pictures btw[/QUOTE]
ha ha thats fantastic, I want a telescope, I'd be absolutely happy with a hand held thing nevermind a computerised one!!! you need to get looking how to work it, it would be amazing!!
[QUOTE=The Flying Moose;781270]:welcome:
Probably the best intro I've ever seen here... You'll fit right in![/QUOTE]
thanks ha ha hoping to fit in quite well
Post 781291 by volvokid on 2015-08-11 12:23:26
That's a nice V40 and the alloys look good, any more pictures with them fitted?
Post 781411 by abdul on 2015-08-12 09:27:14
Welcome to the forum maybe one day I will have u a game of snooker
Post 781417 by SmudgeLikeInk on 2015-08-12 12:18:57
[QUOTE=volvokid;781291]That's a nice V40 and the alloys look good, any more pictures with them fitted?[/QUOTE]
Ill get some uploaded soon :)
[QUOTE=abdul;781411]Welcome to the forum maybe one day I will have u a game of snooker[/QUOTE]
ha ha look forward to it... I'm not that good though