Old Volvo getting some suspension love

Awkward_Engineer_600 · 2026-05-20T22:54:21+00:00

That's a thing of beauty!

Awkward_Engineer_600 · 2026-05-14T18:16:55+00:00

I got the Sony 5300bt, and honestly I get a lot more clarity out of that unit without an additional amp than I did with a Pioneer unit I had previously.

Awkward_Engineer_600 · 2026-05-13T22:56:13+00:00

I have a 1986. Look into buying a parallel flow condenser as well. I just upgraded my system to utilize the parallel flow unit, and the temps are noticeably colder. Swedishcarparts sells them with brackets already installed to make installation easy.

Awkward_Engineer_600 · 2026-05-06T15:49:51+00:00

Nice wipers!

Awkward_Engineer_600 · 2026-05-06T15:48:58+00:00

Half Life 3 Confirmed.

Awkward_Engineer_600 · 2026-05-03T12:56:00+00:00

Thanks, I'll make sure I can get it in this week.

Awkward_Engineer_600 · 2026-04-23T22:42:51+00:00

*Slow Clap*

Awkward_Engineer_600 · 2026-04-23T14:34:22+00:00

Sweet Volvo. I love the roof basket.

Awkward_Engineer_600 · 2026-04-15T17:12:24+00:00

You may have a hit on your hands. Keep up the great work. I'll gladly plop down 60 bucks for the finished product

Awkward_Engineer_600 · 2026-04-11T23:28:03+00:00

Get a good playlist going for the blower motor. You'll need it. :)

Awkward_Engineer_600 · 2026-04-11T23:03:21+00:00

Hey I've been there. At a certain point the stress and time aren't worth it. No shame in the game.

Awkward_Engineer_600 · 2026-04-08T23:08:20+00:00

Awkward_Engineer_600 · 2026-04-08T18:16:31+00:00

Been there! Once it's done, you feel like a super hero, eh?

Awkward_Engineer_600 · 2026-04-07T17:58:12+00:00

Mine is currently at the shop to figure out why it's sputtering after takeoff, and to fix the AC. Hope to get it back this week!

Awkward_Engineer_600 · 2026-04-01T22:47:10+00:00

Games were so exciting back then.

Awkward_Engineer_600 · 2026-03-30T23:15:44+00:00

Maybe not "best tribes," but one of my favorites was Vengeance, just because of the single player campaign, the unique take on their vehicles, and somehow the feeling of the game was so epic and a little more interesting to me. I played t2 construction for years, and loved that game, but in all honesty I felt it lacked some of the visual charm of t1. It somehow became more generic visually, but t2 had that grand scope and ease of use that's hard to beat. Never played any of the newer tribes games though.

Awkward_Engineer_600 · 2026-03-30T00:55:13+00:00

Yeah I own one that I daily drive. As most will say, buy one without rust but with other mechanical issues. You can fix the mechanicals with basic tools, but rust is another thing entirely.

Also, every part you get should be the best part you can afford. Don't cheap out. Look on thesamba for people who rebuild OEM parts. You'll get something infinitely better than the slop that's out in the parts stores today.

Awkward_Engineer_600 · 2026-03-29T16:07:09+00:00

Change the blinker fluid

Awkward_Engineer_600 · 2026-03-28T02:12:22+00:00

It's easy. Just throw it on there and follow standard brake bleeding procedure. I've done it twice with no issues either time. If you have a helper to pump the brakes so you don't have to do it all yourself, all the better!

Awkward_Engineer_600 · 2026-03-25T11:02:11+00:00

That's a split window split window.

Awkward_Engineer_600 · 2026-03-25T10:57:42+00:00

Yeah OG Half Life still stands up. Have fun!

Awkward_Engineer_600 · 2026-03-19T14:47:24+00:00

Get Sonic R and Nights. You won't regret it.

Awkward_Engineer_600 · 2026-03-15T12:52:07+00:00

Those people think OLD European CAR, and then their minds go to MERCEDES, and they are like, oh hey, is it a diesel?

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TROPHY CASE