Volvo Community Forum. The Forums of the Volvo Owners Club

Forum Rules Volvo Owners Club About VOC Volvo Gallery Links Volvo History Volvo Press
Go Back   Volvo Owners Club Forum > "Technical Topics" > XC90 '02–'15 General > XC90 '02–'15 Wants

Notices

Information
  • VOC Members: There is no login facility using your VOC membership number or the details from page 3 of the club magazine. You need to register in the normal way
  • AOL Customers: Make sure you check the 'Remember me' check box otherwise the AOL system may log you out during the session. This is a known issue with AOL.
  • AOL, Yahoo and Plus.net users. Forum owners such as us are finding that AOL, Yahoo and Plus.net are blocking a lot of email generated from forums. This may mean your registration activation and other emails will not get to you, or they may appear in your spam mailbox

Thread Informations

XC90 MY04 D5 SE Front skid plate wanted

Views : 2381

Replies : 9

Users Viewing This Thread :  

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old Mar 2nd, 2010, 12:16   #1
CharlieG
New Member
 

Last Online: Sep 24th, 2010 10:13
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Portrush
Smile XC90 MY04 D5 SE Front skid plate wanted

Hi folks,

I am looking for a front skid plate for a MY04 XC90.

Not urgent, but would be nice to have.

Thanks.
CharlieG is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Mar 3rd, 2010, 23:10   #2
ianu
Premier Member
 
ianu's Avatar
 

Last Online: Yesterday 20:11
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Bicester
Default

Hi CharlieG - is this to replace the standard aluminium fitted one that sits below the bumper line - or are you looking for something extra special. Or is the standard fit one missing ?

cheers
Ian
ianu is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Mar 5th, 2010, 14:25   #3
CharlieG
New Member
 

Last Online: Sep 24th, 2010 10:13
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Portrush
Talking

Hi Ian,

Just picked up your response now.

The original one is still there, but a bit tatty looking. I was looking for a replacement to allow me to re-spray it or the existing one.

I think they might be aluminiun as there doesn't appear to be any visible rust.

Car currently in sick bay having its power steering pressure pipe replaced - pretty big job...........

Thanks.

Charlie.
CharlieG is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Mar 7th, 2010, 11:06   #4
ianu
Premier Member
 
ianu's Avatar
 

Last Online: Yesterday 20:11
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Bicester
Default

Hi Charlie,
Yes it is aluminium - I re-did mine last year while it was in situ which was a bit tricky. I had the front up on ramps, removed each front bumper corner panel and masked off the rest. Far from ideal. Mine had chipped and was starting to corrode under the paint.
Looks fine now - but next time would be easier to take it off completely.
Good luck.

ian
ianu is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Mar 7th, 2010, 11:10   #5
Clan
Experienced Member
 
Clan's Avatar
 

Last Online: Today 12:34
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: L/H side
Default

That "skid-plate" is actualy made of steel , it is a vital safety device which is at a height which in a collision will make contact with other cars crush zones no lessen the impact forces ..
__________________
My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .
Clan is online now   Reply With Quote
Old May 21st, 2010, 00:25   #6
sjr-997
New Member
 

Last Online: May 26th, 2010 21:16
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Leeds
Default

I would like to remove the skid plate as I have found someone to power coat it locally (mine is also chipped and looking tatty) - does anyone know how to remove it ? is it just a few bolts to undo ? can i drive the car without it fitted fro a few days ?
sjr-997 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old May 21st, 2010, 00:29   #7
Clan
Experienced Member
 
Clan's Avatar
 

Last Online: Today 12:34
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: L/H side
Default

iT IS HELD BY 2 BOLTS EACH SIDE BUT YOU HAVE TO WANGLE IT OUT, THE FORWARD EDGE KIND OF HOOKS OVER THE CHASSIS ..
iT IS NOT A SKID PLATE IT IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE CRASH SAFETY SYSTEM , IF YOU HIT A SMALL CAR IT IS STRONG ENOUGH AND AT SUCH A HEIGHT AS TO HIT THEIR SAFETY BUMPER ETC . sO NO IT IS A BAD IDEA TO REMOVE IT . you dont want to ride over a car in front of you ..
sorry about the caps but too tired to re write , been 4 hours drilling off some locking bolts zzzzz.
__________________
My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .
Clan is online now   Reply With Quote
Old Nov 22nd, 2011, 17:23   #8
johnnyd
New Member
 

Last Online: Nov 24th, 2011 15:04
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Claygate
Default

Can anyone tell me where I can buy a replacement front skid plate for XC90 2003 T6 SE ?

I think its passed the point of repainting as it looks so gone now but rest of car is clean as a whistle - any suggestions guys ?
johnnyd is offline   Reply With Quote
Old Nov 22nd, 2011, 19:40   #9
Clan
Experienced Member
 
Clan's Avatar
 

Last Online: Today 12:34
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: L/H side
Default

err your local volvo dealer sounds obvious ...
__________________
My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .
Clan is online now   Reply With Quote
Old Nov 22nd, 2011, 23:23   #10
Sportwag
Member
 
Sportwag's Avatar
 

Last Online: Jul 1st, 2023 08:34
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Co. Antrim
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by CharlieG View Post
Hi Ian,

Just picked up your response now.

The original one is still there, but a bit tatty looking. I was looking for a replacement to allow me to re-spray it or the existing one.

I think they might be aluminiun as there doesn't appear to be any visible rust.

Car currently in sick bay having its power steering pressure pipe replaced - pretty big job...........

Thanks.

Charlie.
I resprayed the skid paint on my last XC90 in situ and it turned out fine. If you don't want to do it yourself try a local body shop - don't see the point in trying to source another just to repaint the one you have.
Sportwag is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 13:14.


Powered by vBulletin
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.