Gothenburg 2015
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Post 788232 by JUDGENINJA on 2015-10-13 17:05:37
It started out all politely keep our distance from the cars and then about 16:30 we opened all the touring cars ourselves and a frenzy of photographs of the engines and engine bays
Post 788237 by t5 pete on 2015-10-13 17:50:17
Awesome please say ypu all took lots of pics of the 242
Post 788240 by abdul on 2015-10-13 18:10:18
More pictures please
Post 788287 by The Flying Moose on 2015-10-13 23:04:19
Oh there will be more to come. all slightly tipsy having just returned from bars in Gothenburg.
Those who havnt come this time, well worth the trip so far, amazing museum and as per usual Volvo eticate lots of fun filled drinking antics :)
Post 788336 by JUDGENINJA on 2015-10-14 22:00:33
2 days 420 photographs taken.... I maybe some time
Yes there are a few photos of the 242, unfortunately not under the bonnet though.
Post 788337 by t5 pete on 2015-10-14 22:04:54
Great pictures keep them coming I'm glad you all enjoyed it but £7 a pint would kill most of us northerners at least for next time you'll know to smuggle in the alcohol 1
Post 788338 by The Flying Moose on 2015-10-14 22:11:15
So while the rest upload just a little summary.
Total trip cost approx £350-400 bills still coming Im sure, Sweden isnt the cheapest.
Flying was a good option, however seeing Saamon arrive in his car made me wish I had driven!
Hotel was fanstastic 4* in Centre of Gothenburg at roughly £90 quid including breakfast and all you can drink Coffee. What a beautiful place too, very friendly people. Food was fanstastic we had a all you can eat Chinese and a beer for 184 Krona which was only about £15 (probably the cheapest experience of the trip!) followed by an evening on the ale trying various beers until the early hours of the morning. (not cheap at around 6-8 quid per drink)
Volvo museum was truly epic, lots to see and could have spent hours there, good price at a tenner. Disspointing part was little or no history on the cars on display, however we did find the original P1800 had a "topfart" of 174kph :)
Next was the Volvo factory tour and Brand experience, this again was very good, the blue train toured us around the factory to see body shops and various elements of the assembly line. Most automated which was interesting to watch. Also found out all cars are made to order and that start to finish take approx 40 hours. 10 hours build, 20 hours paint and 10 hours assembly. The brand experience showed us everything Volvo offered and the future including safety and design.
The best part by far I think all will agree was the driving Centre. 1 hour of blasting around (within reason) on a track with approx 20 cars to choose from.
Just a whistle stop I know but bottom line is I'd do it again and recommend it to anyone who fancies it.
Post 788346 by Orca2 on 2015-10-14 22:59:58
Volvo heaven , thanks for the pictures. What is the little car that was sitting in the mock up fuel station. . Is it a volvo?
Post 788347 by The Flying Moose on 2015-10-14 23:03:16
[QUOTE=Orca2;788346]Volvo heaven , thanks for the pictures. What is the little car that was sitting in the mock up fuel station. . Is it a volvo?[/QUOTE]
You're welcome. That was the Volvo blue train and that was a genuine fuel station for the factory. ;)
Post 788348 by Orca2 on 2015-10-14 23:09:21
No Moose, the wee light blue soft top thingy it says Caltex on the wall next to it , its beeyootiful.
Picture No. 4 post 13.
Post 788351 by Ettienne on 2015-10-14 23:21:31
[QUOTE=The Flying Moose;788331]Here starts my Volvo Experience barrage of photos now Im home.
Firstly I must say what an amazing trip, best two days in a long time, even if it was nearly £7 a pint in Gothenburg, pleasure meeting more Volvo nuts even if there was the odd character and a massive thanks to Steve (Ettiene) for organising.
Your welcome Emlyn and everyone else.
It's been a fantastic two days, organising such an event is pointless without all the people going throwing themselves into the experience, which everyone did whole heartedly.
Everyone had fun, at the Volvo events and in the evening when we where quite literally crying with laughter, mostly at Charlie who is always ready to see the funny side of things and the brand experience.
Hopefully some of you will attend the next trip and we shall maybe look into a two night trip next time
Post 788352 by The Flying Moose on 2015-10-14 23:25:30
[QUOTE=Orca2;788348]No Moose, the wee light blue soft top thingy it says Caltex on the wall next to it , its beeyootiful.
Picture No. 4 post 13.[/QUOTE]
Ahhh...The P1900!
Post 788353 by Orca2 on 2015-10-14 23:28:44
Thanks moose, i love it , a plastic Volvo! Looks like you had a really good trip . Going to go and look up the P 1900, only 67 made, its gonna be out of my price range isnt it
Post 788369 by Biff on 2015-10-15 16:21:39
Looks like a cracking few days lads. I fell in love a few times there, but one criticism, where are the Swedish ladies???
Post 788385 by The Flying Moose on 2015-10-15 18:08:15
[QUOTE=Biff;788369]Looks like a cracking few days lads. I fell in love a few times there, but one criticism, where are the Swedish ladies???[/QUOTE]
Your not going to believe this but we genuinely didnt encounter many at all, not worthy of a photo anyway! I actually had a mission from work to get a photo with a Swedish hottie and failed miserably... the best arses sadly were seen at the airport going home :(
Post 788389 by oblark on 2015-10-15 18:19:24
[QUOTE=The Flying Moose;788385]Your not going to believe this but we genuinely didnt encounter many at all, not worthy of a photo anyway! I actually had a mission from work to get a photo with a Swedish hottie and failed miserably... [COLOR="#FF0000"]the best arses sadly were seen at the airport going home [/COLOR]:([/QUOTE]
And she sat directly in front of me on the plane :)
Oh, god could she walk fast, I almost had to run to keep up with her.
Post 788398 by Jamest5r on 2015-10-15 19:17:56
[QUOTE=oblark;788389]And she sat directly in front of me on the plane :)
Oh, god could she work fast, I almost had to run to keep up with her.[/QUOTE]
No excuse for not getting a picture then is there!!!!
Post 788408 by Ettienne on 2015-10-15 20:54:11
Just a thought, last year I made a calendar of my cars and I'm thinking about making a Gothenburg calendar with the pics.
Anyone else fancy this? Not expensive
Post 788439 by The Flying Moose on 2015-10-16 01:31:30
[QUOTE=Ettienne;788408]Just a thought, last year I made a calendar of my cars and I'm thinking about making a Gothenburg calendar with the pics.
Anyone else fancy this? Not expensive[/QUOTE]
If less than a tenner I'm in!
Post 788604 by JUDGENINJA on 2015-10-17 17:38:36
Thanks to all for a great few days. I'll have to put up Facebook links for now as photobucket is taking forever. The links below should be open for public viewing, but let me know:
Volvo Museum 2015 - the oldies.
Volvo Museum 2015 - RaceCars
Volvo Brand Centre 2015
Volvo Drive Centre 2015
Post 788684 by JUDGENINJA on 2015-10-18 00:14:07
Following an OK nights sleep in a nice hotel (just too close to the trams) it was off to the Volvo Brand experience. On message the Style, safety, Environment, innovation was expertly communicated. I had an issue with the fact they had a performance division, which seemed to get ignored by the demonstration... maybe next time:
Photo bucket is still loading this section, so watch this space for a couple of funny photos of our resident Crash Test Dummie...
Post 788696 by Ettienne on 2015-10-18 09:46:45
Not a problem, I am planning a return in 2017 hopefully the same crowd would like to go and Charlie doesn't drive lol
Post 788707 by JUDGENINJA on 2015-10-18 12:46:33
Charlie driving added to the entertainment though.... Maybe he should again!!
Can someone click on my Facebook links and let me know if they go to the right place? I just clicked on them and for me they all just go to the museum set.
Post 788715 by oblark on 2015-10-18 14:29:41
[QUOTE=JUDGENINJA;788707]Charlie driving added to the entertainment though.... Maybe he should again!!
Can someone click on my Facebook links and let me know if they go to the right place? I just clicked on them and for me they all just go to the museum set.[/QUOTE]
Yep all the links are the same.
