'Upspecing' my car - what will work? 2005 V70

[damurphster]

Been offered some bits from a car being broken. My car is a basic plod spec T5 - no cruise, simple steering wheel etc.

So can I replace:

1. Manual air con control for auto one?

2. HU650* for the dolby HU850 (assume I would need the amp?)

3. If yes to the headunit upgrade would I need any additional speakers fitting?

4. Can I remove the telephone bit on a HU850 and put in the cup holder?

5. Steering wheel - would cruise control and/or radio controls work without reprograming?

6. Anything else worth having? Unfortunately no spoiler to be had!

TIA!

* Mine originally had a nasty aftermarket sterio in and I have fitted the HU650 and now have a 'check engine' message - I assume I cannot avoid this without a dealer reprogram?

[Stekelly]

I've done 1 and 2 on my 02 S80 without issue. Both swapped straight over. Had to add the centre speaker and the amp under the drivers seat (and put a fuse in for the amp cos there wasn't one in the slot). The phone pad will swap for a cupholder alright.

[Missing Lincs]

1) Software may be required so would be expensive if its needed.

2) Yes, if you fit an amp then I think you need software for that part.

3) If you fit a dolby unit then you need the centre speaker. If the speakers in yours are basic ones, check what the breaker has and consider changing if they're a premium set.

4) Yes, check that the one you fit works, many are broken. Its a lot easier to do with the radio out.

5) Cruise, only with software which is expensive. Audio controls, possibly, depends if software already installed, can be installed but I'd guesstimate £50/£60 including time to download and install.

6) Any power seats? If the upholstery matches. They can have software but the basic settings will work just by plugging them in.

[Missing Lincs]

Should have said, with 1 and 2, its easy enough to test by trying the swap.

[damurphster]

Thanks for responses so far - I assume my speakers will be lowest spec.

If there anything obvious I can look for to see if the broken car has upgraded speakers?

[damurphster]

Originally Posted by Missing Lincs

Should have said, with 1 and 2, its easy enough to test by trying the swap.

Guy is delivering from miles away so no chance to try before I buy.

I thought any software changes from volvo were £400+?

[Missing Lincs]

Originally Posted by damurphster

I thought any software changes from volvo were £400+?

It depends on what it is, some things like audio software are a few £, the labour charge to connect the car up and do this install is more than the price of the software, the rule seams to be that if you are fitting a physical upgrade and the software is to make it work, the software is cheaper, other things like Cruise Control are £100s, they charge as though you're buying a physical upgrade even though its only software.

If you go on one of the online US or European dealers' websites it will give you a rough idea of software costs even if you can't actually buy them online.