Midlife crisis customs...

Turnipstar · Jun 6th, 2013, 14:16

So I want to jazz up my XC90 (Dark green, ivory leather trim 2003 D5, SE AWD SEMI-AUTO).... I want to black out rear windows and have side steps added..... How much am I looking at for this? Will this add value or depreciate? Can anyone recommend any other customs That will look good for a 30 year mum on the school run ha ha and someone in Brighton who is able to do them?

Mistero · Jun 6th, 2013, 14:27

Just an idea but have you considered getting it wrapped? Matt black? Camouflage? Sky's the limit with this wrapping stuff.

Turnipstar · Jun 6th, 2013, 14:33

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Originally Posted by Mistero

Just an idea but have you considered getting it wrapped? Matt black? Camouflage? Sky's the limit with this wrapping stuff.

....Leopard print.... Lol!

ianu · Jun 6th, 2013, 14:52

Go for it. Doubt side steps or rear tints will add value but definitely more desirable with them. Chrome wrap on the steps ? Refurb the wheels - plenty of options to choose from. Plenty of chrome trim bits if you havent already got them. Have a look at my Project thread if you want any ideas ;-) Its not quite pimp my ride but i like it :-)

Turnipstar · Jun 6th, 2013, 16:53

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Originally Posted by ianu

Go for it. Doubt side steps or rear tints will add value but definitely more desirable with them. Chrome wrap on the steps ? Refurb the wheels - plenty of options to choose from. Plenty of chrome trim bits if you havent already got them. Have a look at my Project thread if you want any ideas ;-) Its not quite pimp my ride but i like it :-)

We have chrome trim all round already, and I think it looks a whole lot better with rear tints and side steps - I'm like the boy racer in our relationship My husband likes the car to be practical and worries about the MPG I want to lower it and have neons underneath!!!

ianu · Jun 6th, 2013, 21:41

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Originally Posted by Turnipstar

I want to lower it and have neons underneath!!!

Oh dear - I'd rather raise it up and put bigger off road wheels on it !!
One of the American owners on here completely de-chromed his. He also put an almighty air horn slung underneath - not quite my style but the video is hilarious.

Mistero · Jun 8th, 2013, 10:15

Ianu, please please please post a link to that video. David

ianu · Jun 8th, 2013, 10:48

Found it.
The original post is here and contains a link to a U tube 'demonstration'.

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=108442

Gshadow325 completely dechromed his vehicle although it looks like the pictures have moved since. He obviously uses/used the vehicle as some sort of response vehicle too - cool.

Obviously not everyone's taste and questionable legality (for fun or otherwise :-) )

Cheers
Ian.

ianu · Jun 8th, 2013, 10:52

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Originally Posted by Turnipstar

We have chrome trim all round already, and I think it looks a whole lot better with rear tints and side steps - I'm like the boy racer in our relationship My husband likes the car to be practical and worries about the MPG I want to lower it and have neons underneath!!!

Do a search on Gshadow325 threads and there's awhole bunch of stuff he's done to his vehicle.
Starter for 10:
http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=107603

Jun 6th, 2013, 14:16	#1
Turnipstar New Member Last Online: Nov 8th, 2023 18:51 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Brighton Baby!	Midlife crisis customs... So I want to jazz up my XC90 (Dark green, ivory leather trim 2003 D5, SE AWD SEMI-AUTO).... I want to black out rear windows and have side steps added..... How much am I looking at for this? Will this add value or depreciate? Can anyone recommend any other customs That will look good for a 30 year mum on the school run ha ha and someone in Brighton who is able to do them?

Jun 6th, 2013, 14:27	#2
Mistero XC90? How very Harrogate! Last Online: Sep 25th, 2019 16:40 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Harrogate	Just an idea but have you considered getting it wrapped? Matt black? Camouflage? Sky's the limit with this wrapping stuff. __________________ XC90 SE Manual Dec 2007

Jun 8th, 2013, 10:15	#7
Mistero XC90? How very Harrogate! Last Online: Sep 25th, 2019 16:40 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Harrogate	Ianu, please please please post a link to that video. David __________________ XC90 SE Manual Dec 2007

Jun 6th, 2013, 14:52	#4
ianu Premier Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 18:32 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bicester View Photos By: ianu	Go for it. Doubt side steps or rear tints will add value but definitely more desirable with them. Chrome wrap on the steps ? Refurb the wheels - plenty of options to choose from. Plenty of chrome trim bits if you havent already got them. Have a look at my Project thread if you want any ideas ;-) Its not quite pimp my ride but i like it :-)

Jun 8th, 2013, 10:48	#8
ianu Premier Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 18:32 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bicester View Photos By: ianu	Found it. The original post is here and contains a link to a U tube 'demonstration'. http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=108442 Gshadow325 completely dechromed his vehicle although it looks like the pictures have moved since. He obviously uses/used the vehicle as some sort of response vehicle too - cool. Obviously not everyone's taste and questionable legality (for fun or otherwise :-) ) Cheers Ian.

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