She's Away Again...

[1781cc]

That sucks mate but at least it's sorted now, I've learnt one thing over the years and that's not to trust anyone where money is involved

[ScottD3]

Whats these LED reversing bulbs?

im after some.


shame about your neighbour but there doesnt seem to any good ones any more.
My neighbour had ago at me for parking over his drive, after he said i could cause there was no where else to park.

I wonder if SGS would refill the arm rest struts.

[Turbo Tony]

You should send SGS the pictures you posted and ask. They can only say no.

I'm sure my neighbour will remain raw about it for a while but I'm hoping it gets forgotten eventually.

There's a thread about the LED reverse bulbs. I bought a set and I think they'll make a decent upgrade, although fitting them will require removing both the reverse and foglight bulbs to fit the resistor in the gap beside the cable entry point.

Here's the thread on the page where I found the bulbs on eBay: http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthrea...t=10918&page=3

[ScottD3]

Originally Posted by Turbo Tony

You should send SGS the pictures you posted and ask. They can only say no.

I'm sure my neighbour will remain raw about it for a while but I'm hoping it gets forgotten eventually.

There's a thread about the LED reverse bulbs. I bought a set and I think they'll make a decent upgrade, although fitting them will require removing both the reverse and foglight bulbs to fit the resistor in the gap beside the cable entry point.

Here's the thread on the page where I found the bulbs on eBay: http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthrea...t=10918&page=3

Thanks Tony.
Hopefully she will just get over it and move on.
not worth holding a grudge if it was her fault.

I'll drop them a message now.

[Audidothat]

Sorry to read all of this Tony, is it all sorted and you have her back now!?
Obviously pleased to also read you're still caring for that beautiful Volvo 960, you know I'm a fan! LOL

[Turbo Tony]

Thanks very much. The Audi is due to be finished any day this week, so I'll hopefully pick her up on Saturday, all being well. The accident damage has been repaired so only the bumper and bonnet remain - I've had them upgraded to Ceramiclear lacquer, which is much tougher than regular lacquer, so the front end should resist swirls and marks a little more. The closer it gets, the more anxious I am to see the finished result - especially with the right colour wheels.

I'm not sure if I mentioned it earlier in this thread, but I had the two passenger door handles replaced too. I'm hoping that cures the intermittent battery drain issue.

The Volvo is plugging away, as usual. She's an absolute gem. Just been serviced and I added a can of Engine Restore to the oil. Holy moly, the engine is silky smooth now and I've noticeably regained some previously lost torque. In fact, I was so impressed, I treated her to a pair of new Michelin Cross Climates and some Brembo pads for the rear. I've managed source a donor Volvo, in the same colour as mine but two years younger. The gearbox is shot, so it won't run but I'm going to raid it for parts before sending it down the line. I'll finally be rid of that lacquer peel on the front end.

[1781cc]

So are you actually going to have the car for a little when you get it back or is it going straight in for the carbon clean? bet you want all of this behind you and onto to better times!