GX460 & GXOR B.S. thread (21 Viewers)

[Acrad]

Those 200 series Volvos are legendary for reliability

Never had one… entertained a new ‘07 S40 turbo back in the day… probably would be nickel and diming me at this point compared to my G35x without any significant issues 17 years later.

 

[Hiluxforever]

The C70 from the Saint was a nice looking car. It had pretty amazing anti-squat suspension geometry. My buddy knew Hugh at Ostrems and he looks us out in one of those and an AMG C43.

Ahhh the 90s....

 

[K Dub]

The C70 from the Saint was a nice looking car. It had pretty amazing anti-squat suspension geometry. My buddy knew Hugh at Ostrems and he looks us out in one of those and an AMG C43.

Ahhh the 90s....

The 850 could scoot! The 5cyl turbo had plenty of grunt, and it cornered better than most FWD cars. I'd just come off a stretch of 3 consecutive Subarus and the first time I drove the 850 on a concrete road I thought I had a flat tire from rolling over the expansion joints. I wasn't used to suspension that tight.

I ended up stranded 3 times in 6 months, so I traded it in for my bugeye WRX. No regrets for me, but I think my dog preferred the Volvo.

 

[r2m]

Since I was just looking at my old cars the other day, here's my '79 242GT.

And here's the '97 855T.

One thing I'll give 'em, I've never had another chair as comfortable as a Volvo seat. Just put some wheels under one and push it into my office, please.

Anyone remember these commercials?

 

[JDUB fab]

The 850 could scoot! The 5cyl turbo had plenty of grunt, and it cornered better than most FWD cars. I'd just come off a stretch of 3 consecutive Subarus and the first time I drove the 850 on a concrete road I thought I had a flat tire from rolling over the expansion joints. I wasn't used to suspension that tight.

I ended up stranded 3 times in 6 months, so I traded it in for my bugeye WRX. No regrets for me, but I think my dog preferred the Volvo.

Wasn’t aware the 850 had the 5cyl. Is it the same as the Audi 5cyl of old? I had an 87 5000 with locking diffs, man I loved that car.
(Rose tinted glasses) as it left me stranded many times.

 

[K Dub]

Wasn’t aware the 850 had the 5cyl. Is it the same as the Audi 5cyl of old? I had an 87 5000 with locking diffs, man I loved that car.
(Rose tinted glasses) as it left me stranded many times.

There's a trick to Volvo model numbers. The three digits represent the Series, Cylinder count and Doors, respectively. So mine was an 855, because it was a series 8, with 5 cylinders and 5 doors (855). My oldie was a series 2 with 4 cylinders and 2 doors (242).

I don't think it was the same I5, the Audi was longitudinal and the Volvo was transverse. That's why those Audis are so nose heavy, the whole thing sits in front of the axle! I rallied the wheels off this 80 and it stranded me in Ely Nevada for 9 days once.

The Volvo sounded good, and pulled real hard once the boost spooled up. But the NVH on those 5-cyl was so bad it would shake your fillings loose while idling at a stoplight.

 

[ericm979]

Got a new daily driver, edit, will soon have a new daily driver (after maintenance)
Got this from a buddy of his farm in NH, 315,000 on the broken odometer… estimates are in the mid 300s. I’ve had it for almost 3 years on my property, starting it every couple months and driving it around the block. It’s now registered, insured and cleaned out! Very excited to start my journey down this rabbit hole.
She runs and drives, classic cast iron B230 engine naturally aspirated. After the normal engine stuff, and the steering rack I’ll tackle the electrical gremlins it has.
1993 Volvo 240 wagon, manual 5 speed.
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Going to do a V8 swap?

 

[r2m]

There's a trick to Volvo model numbers. The three digits represent the Series, Cylinder count and Doors, respectively. So mine was an 855, because it was a series 8, with 5 cylinders and 5 doors (855). My oldie was a series 2 with 4 cylinders and 2 doors (242).

Bimmers do the same, first digit was the model number, then engine size, and Mercedes still does it to some extent.

 

[Cold Iron]

I have a functional Elan. That was the camera I wanted when I was in High School.in the 90s. I finally got a working one a few years ago. Great little camera.

I still have it and the lenses. My first trip to Africa climbing Kilimanjaro I carried that pig, a bunch of lenses and about 20 rolls of film.
These days, I normally use my Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, which has a huge zoom and high pix count. But when I travel I use my bridge camera instead of carrying a bunch of lenses. I have Fuji Film Finepix S1. It has a 50x optical zoom lens (35mm equiv: 24-1200mm) and is great for surf pics or when we get back to Africa on safari. Takes great pics and everything is sealed to be dust and moisture resistant, so I don't have to worry about dropping in the sand, snow, or being rained on.

Back in the 70's like many others I picked up a Canon AE-1 and eventually 6 lenses for it. Purchased it in Japan when we pulled in and the dollar was strong against the Yen. I stayed with film for a long time more than most.

I'm the technical specialist for electronic content management systems at the #1 ranked hospital in the US which means imaging systems. Document, photographs, medical and even faxes. Primarily the systems from the capture side (device to scanning) all the way to storage and retrieval. As level 3 I'm involved with all aspects when 1 & 2 can't resolve the issue. I spend enough time with images during the day so go back and forth over working with photography. Failed arts and farts in the park so thank goodness my image manipulation is limited to fidelity and clarity it is generally frowned on if you alter medical images from the original source.

When I did go digital at least with decent glass I went with Pentax. Most of my pictures are wildlife and outdoor, and in extreme conditions. Pentax has been in combat from the jungles of Nam to the sandbox and one of the few that can operate at 30° below zero.

Most of the time the K1 wears a 300 prime with a 1.4 TC no matter how much lens I have always want more of course. I shoot a lot of eagles I heard they taste like chicken

But have nothing against smaller birds

There is a bald eagle every morning in a tree 60 yards from the cabin screeching and using my Samsung S23 Ultra to take pictures of it just pisses me off. And many other situations like low light with a cow moose feeding in the evening

On the other hand in most situations when the opportunity comes up by the time you turn on a digital camera and take off the lens cap the moment is gone. And the phone can grab the scene where a DSLR could not like the moose I shot first day here this trip or this one

I don't want to mess around with film any more and it is rare for me to carry a big heavy camera unless I am targeting a unique situation. Not a big fan of electronic convergence in phones but they are getting there.

Couple of days ago made the 40 mile trip to the County Seat and only municipality in the County Grand Marais population 1,350. My hunting partner went to college with the owner of the Java Moose there and went in to buy some gifts for his wife. As he went in a friend of mine that I hadn't seen since he moved here 3 years ago walked out. Knew that he took pictures of the Northern Lights and he turned me on to the phone app Aurora which is the best predictor of Northern Lights that I have seen yet, right down to the best time to see them.

Using the app drove to the end of the Gunflint Trail and overlooking Seagull Lake took some pictures. With the phone. My friend had his high end Panasonic along with Leica made lenses but no tripod and couldn't get a decent picture. He ended up using his iphone and I used my Samsung.

The NL were weak and brief but the phones worked. Tonight is supposed to be the best viewing for the whole time we are here. We will be taking our phones to the end of the Trail tonight.

 

[Hiluxforever]

Back in the 70's like many others I picked up a Canon AE-1 and eventually 6 lenses for it. Purchased it in Japan when we pulled in and the dollar was strong against the Yen. I stayed with film for a long time more than most.

I'm the technical specialist for electronic content management systems at the #1 ranked hospital in the US which means imaging systems. Document, photographs, medical and even faxes. Primarily the systems from the capture side (device to scanning) all the way to storage and retrieval. As level 3 I'm involved with all aspects when 1 & 2 can't resolve the issue. I spend enough time with images during the day so go back and forth over working with photography. Failed arts and farts in the park so thank goodness my image manipulation is limited to fidelity and clarity it is generally frowned on if you alter medical images from the original source.

When I did go digital at least with decent glass I went with Pentax. Most of my pictures are wildlife and outdoor, and in extreme conditions. Pentax has been in combat from the jungles of Nam to the sandbox and one of the few that can operate at 30° below zero.

Most of the time the K1 wears a 300 prime with a 1.4 TC no matter how much lens I have always want more of course. I shoot a lot of eagles I heard they taste like chicken

But have nothing against smaller birds

There is a bald eagle every morning in a tree 60 yards from the cabin screeching and using my Samsung S23 Ultra to take pictures of it just pisses me off. And many other situations like low light with a cow moose feeding in the evening

On the other hand in most situations when the opportunity comes up by the time you turn on a digital camera and take off the lens cap the moment is gone. And the phone can grab the scene where a DSLR could not like the moose I shot first day here this trip or this one

I don't want to mess around with film any more and it is rare for me to carry a big heavy camera unless I am targeting a unique situation. Not a big fan of electronic convergence in phones but they are getting there.

About half the time I hit B roads i have my 1DX ready for fast action so you just have to pick it up. Got some great shots that way.

I still have my dad's Pentax Spotmatic 2 he bought while in the Army. An AE-1 Program was my first camera. Now I have a whole collection with multiple bodies for each mount. Once I am working for a human again I plan on getting back to my shooting goals

 

[Hiluxforever]

Of all my shots I got that I only had a few seconds, this is the best.

 

[K Dub]

Of all my shots I got that I only had a few seconds, this is the best.
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Momma always said I was a little slow.

These are a couple of my more frame worthy photos, IMO. I get better with a couple drinks in me, and the second one was taken from a boat.

 

[Hiluxforever]

I was absolutely s*** at action before I got my 1DX. It's all camera and not me.

 

[Hiluxforever]

Nevermind, I am a liar. Lol
During migration season I hit the back roads 2 or 3 times a day. Helps with my eye strain and recharging from deep dives into control systems. This was with my backup camera with my disposable 70-300 mm tampon (Tamron, but autocorrect was adamant) Ingot used for like $150. It has a few stops of stabilization and is sharp-ish.

 

[K Dub]

I was absolutely s*** at action before I got my 1DX. It's all camera and not me.

Any old fool can shoot 1/1000 at f12. It takes an artist to hand hold 1/40 at f4.5.

 

[K Dub]

Any old fool can shoot 1/1000 at f12. It takes an artist to hand hold 1/40 at f4.5.

ETA.
This is even funnier with your new post above mine.

 

[Hiluxforever]

It's a group effort, really....

 

[K Dub]

ETA.
This is even funnier with your new post above mine.

I think I found a winner!

1/5 at f2.8, left hand held, while driving, in Yosemite. I've taken a handful of sharp photos in my life too, but I really enjoy a sloppy long exposure.

 

[K Dub]

Here are a couple more from that day, after the shakes died down. Just to prove I can hold still long enough to take a decent photo.

These were taken with a Canon PowerShot G10. The only point and shoot I ever loved, I took it on camping and hiking trips when my 35mm SLR was too much to lug around. It turns out those are my better photos from the era, and I rarely revisit my film work.

 

[Acrad]

Always wanted a SVX when they came out in the early 90s !!!