A bit of a make-over

600andy · Dec 8th, 2011, 11:21

So, here we go, the before and after pics. Have added some black bezels to the headlamps, black indicator units (with snazzy bulbs) and some white side markers - ordered a new eggcrate grille to but it hasnt arrived yet - will be any day so will do some more pics then......meanwhile....boot spoiler and front splitter and some chrome door handles to do yet and then it will look the dogs gonads!

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DC6839 · Dec 8th, 2011, 12:51

Where did you get the Egg Box Grill please ?

600andy · Dec 8th, 2011, 13:14

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Originally Posted by DC6839

Where did you get the Egg Box Grill please ?

Hi Ron,

I got it from FK - £46 inc carriage. Have a look here:

http://www.fk-automotive.org.uk/webs...0c6a2%2fmd5%7d

It looks the part and I am told its shed loads stronger then the stock grille that sells for double! All you then have to do is sacrifice your old stock grille, carefully remove the badge and with some good glue, bobs your Uncle. I will let you know better when mine arrives as I may have to trim the grille a bit to accommodate the badge, but it should be quite easy.

Cliveski · Dec 8th, 2011, 13:31

The secret is out with the wife then

It looks great so far, very interested to see how the grill works out - imagine it will look exactly like a genuine Volvo egg-crate grill but be stronger and cheaper.

600andy · Dec 8th, 2011, 13:33

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Originally Posted by Cliveski

The secret is out with the wife then

It looks great so far, very interested to see how the grill works out - imagine it will look exactly like a genuine Volvo egg-crate grill but be stronger and cheaper.

**** mate, she hasnt noticed yet!!

Yea, I think it will look spot on as long as I dont have to cut or file too much to get the badge to fit - we'll see - if I have to cut it too much, I may have to make good and spray, but hoping not to have to too much or at all.

Will report back.

Volvo2002 · Dec 8th, 2011, 13:46

Nice one Andy. Welcome to the egg crate owners club btw

gatos · Dec 8th, 2011, 15:44

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Originally Posted by 600andy

**** mate, she hasnt noticed yet!!

Yea, I think it will look spot on as long as I dont have to cut or file too much to get the badge to fit - we'll see - if I have to cut it too much, I may have to make good and spray, but hoping not to have to too much or at all.

Will report back.

My OH more than noticed when I put the eggcrate on and she was more than happy. Now, I can't imagine any of of S40s with a normal grill. It makes them look so old

caiw123 · Dec 8th, 2011, 16:00

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Originally Posted by gatos

My OH more than noticed when I put the eggcrate on and she was more than happy. Now, I can't imagine any of of S40s with a normal grill. It makes them look so old

i agree with Gatos, old grill just made mine look old, eggcrate and black headlight/indicators totally transformed my motor, extremely happy with the way it looks now

caiw123 · Dec 8th, 2011, 16:02

maybe a front splitter still to add??..

thelaird · Dec 8th, 2011, 16:10

Looking nice!

Where did you get the clear side lamps from, I have been looking for a set of them?

Do you fancy doing a commentary on how to fit black bezels?

Dec 8th, 2011, 11:21	#1
600andy Member Last Online: Apr 5th, 2012 16:33 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Woodley, Reading	A bit of a make-over So, here we go, the before and after pics. Have added some black bezels to the headlamps, black indicator units (with snazzy bulbs) and some white side markers - ordered a new eggcrate grille to but it hasnt arrived yet - will be any day so will do some more pics then......meanwhile....boot spoiler and front splitter and some chrome door handles to do yet and then it will look the dogs gonads! IMG_1166.JPG IMG_1167.JPG IMG_1168.JPG IMG_1169.JPG IMG_1170.JPG IMG_1171.JPG IMG_1172.JPG IMG_1173.JPG IMG_1174.JPG IMG_1175.JPG IMG_1176.JPG __________________ 600andy Previous Volvos;- S40 S Turbo, 340 GLS, 360 GLE, 440 Turbo, 740 Turbo (The beast) 480 Turbo & 850 T5 Last edited by 600andy; Dec 8th, 2011 at 12:31.

Dec 8th, 2011, 12:51	#2
DC6839 Goldwing Rider Last Online: May 15th, 2024 13:28 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lincolnshire	Where did you get the Egg Box Grill please ? __________________ 2013 Volvo V70 D3 2004 Volvo V70 D5 -MOT Now Nov. 2020 (yeah !)- SOLD 1993 Honda Goldwing GL1500SE(P) Sadly SOLD Even more Radio Controlled Model Aeroplanes

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Cliveski Member Last Online: Jan 31st, 2024 12:34 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Peterborough	The secret is out with the wife then It looks great so far, very interested to see how the grill works out - imagine it will look exactly like a genuine Volvo egg-crate grill but be stronger and cheaper. __________________ Gone: Silver 2002 Volvo S40 1.8 SE with Sports Lux Facelift.

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Volvo2002 Young Volvo driver Last Online: Nov 16th, 2021 22:54 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Scotland View Photos By: Volvo2002	Nice one Andy. Welcome to the egg crate owners club btw __________________ "In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure. – Bill Cosby"

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caiw123 Master Member Last Online: Sep 16th, 2022 16:46 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cupar fife	maybe a front splitter still to add??.. __________________ volvo s40 2001 t4 manual

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thelaird Junior Member Last Online: Feb 16th, 2012 12:49 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sompting	Nice!! Looking nice! Where did you get the clear side lamps from, I have been looking for a set of them? Do you fancy doing a commentary on how to fit black bezels?

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