A note about 14v automotive Voltage Regulators
Since I found no reviews online about the HüCO Voltage Regulators before buying one as substitute for the OEM Bosch one, I figured I'd share my experience. - Bottom line: i've been very impressed with the huco regulator over Bosch and Transpo adjustable (IPD and Dave Barton). Excellent electrical performance with $12-$50 savings under heavy load.
First my complaint with the stock Bosch regulator. In the winter, at ambient temperatures below 50 degrees, the Bosch regulator put out a pretty stable voltage of 13.5 - 14.1 volts. Couple this with stock halogen headlights and lighting all around, plus the heavy demand of an 1800 watt stereo system and my average output at the alternator to recharge 2 batteries was around 13.5 volts. Add to this Air Conditioning and windshield wipers on a warm rainy night and pretty soon it's almost as though I have no alternator at all. To have to forfeit my music in the name of safety on a long drive is criminal.
Oh the upgrades
Otto - my volvo 240 DL sedan - since I haven't posted in a while, has gotten the first of several suspension upgrades. I've finally decided it's time to start, so I've started collecting the parts to perform this - culminating in new 
16" VOXX MG's (which is a 2 inch upsize) and Goodyear Eagle ResponsEdge (which is a stiffer sidewall, wider tire upgrade) to match my already running 25MM IPD Anti-sway bars and freshly installed Koni Sport (lowest stiffness setting) rear shocks and soon-to-be Bilstein HD front struts. B&G 1.6" lowering springs (red) are on order which would go on at the same time that I get the bilsteins. It would be nice to get it all at once, but budget and availability issues (mostly availability) make me wait at least 7 days after I buy any components to have them. 
But patience is a small price for ride quality - which I will say might end up being a little more harsh but I definitely will have better control over rough Houston roads - considering that the car is so narrow and bouncy from the factory (if right now with fresh rear koni yellow shocks and ipd sway bar kit already feels great). It already handles like a sports car for the most part, since the front shocks which are only a year and a half old (KYB standard) and new bushings and mounts up front so I can only imagine what it will feel like when it's all done - Houston roads, Otto will be nearly rally ready.
4,561,920 Pixels in a Mile
I finished a new song. A song of the sleep, wherein I melodically complain about not being able to sleep... a battle against insomnia though being tired. It's actually the first new song I've completed and recorded in a little over a year.
I guess I should assemble a website for my music, considering that I have about 45 tracks recorded to go on albums dating back to 1998... but eh I dunno... it's more of a private hobby.. sort of a musical journal spanning time and emotions.
I'm getting new anti-sway bars for Otto on monday, that should be fun... Supposedly it makes alot of difference in the handling and cornering of the 240. We shall see. At the same time I will replace the left lower control arm, which is screwed up and the bushing had to be welded on rather than seated when I was having my struts changed in the front, also to be changed is the inner tie rods .. all of this at once since it involves the same parts to be removed.
that's about it for now. Work's alright... once again, the driving around town every day is killer.
About Otto
Otto is my 1990 Volvo 240 DL (Volvo 244).
Volvos are a lot like wine and good cheese, as they roll over more miles the odometer reading becomes more of a badge of honor than a death sentence - see Volvo High Mileage Club. To say the least, owning a well maintained Volvo of any year is more than a healthy obsession, it descibes a way of life.