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A Volvo on Top Gear again? Yessssss...

Post by jblackburn »

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Post by precopster »

I am thoroughly enjoying this!!
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nickm
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Post by nickm »

wondered how long the front spoiler would last.

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Post by jblackburn »

Anyone notice that it has 2 definitely busted spring seats as he's crashing around off-roading in it? :D
'98 S70 T5
2016 Chevy Cruze Premier


A learning experience is one of those things that says, "You know that thing you just did? Don't do that."

mercuic: Long live the tractor motor!

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Post by precopster »

jblackburn wrote:Anyone notice that it has 2 definitely busted spring seats as he's crashing around off-roading in it? :D
Definitely felt the vibration with him as he bounced over the ruts
A '98 XC 70 (with new spring seats) would have been a far better choice, but that just would have been too easy.
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Post by yvonneburns »

Wow!!....Njoying this :D

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Post by jblackburn »

'98 S70 T5
2016 Chevy Cruze Premier


A learning experience is one of those things that says, "You know that thing you just did? Don't do that."

mercuic: Long live the tractor motor!

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Post by precopster »

Wohoaaaaaaaa....here we go thanks mate
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Post by ChaddGostas »

I love what they did with their cars!

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Post by jblackburn »

ChaddGostas wrote:I love what they did with their cars!
Haha, inside? I do too! Or did you mean swapping body parts all over the place?
'98 S70 T5
2016 Chevy Cruze Premier


A learning experience is one of those things that says, "You know that thing you just did? Don't do that."

mercuic: Long live the tractor motor!

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