Giving my '05 a 2010 facelift! - Page 6

BenB · Jul 5th, 2010, 13:47

I think I'll see if I can contain my spending and just keep an eye on the 'bay over the next few months for the correct rear lights. I've got quite a lot of modding/repair to do to the rear splitter before I fit it anyway.

I'm so chuffed with the new look! I can't get over the difference just teh front bumper makes!

Another bonus is I just phoned swiftcover insurance and she made a list of what I've changed, but said it won't affect my insurance premium at all!!

I made sure she had it down very clear though that I had changed the front and rear bumpers and lights to those of a 2008 R-Design model. Just to make sure it's completely transparent! Nice to know I don't have to pay a penny more!

In the event of a repair the bumper would go back to standard though. I can live with that!

Jonnieb2009 · Jul 5th, 2010, 15:10

I was really pleased too, it looks like a completely new car.

Kp up the good work.

RegG · Jul 5th, 2010, 21:17

Great work! Looks really good.

Thought you may like to see the only mod I have made to my 2010my R Design V50 2.0d - an 'R' badge sourced from eBay for around £9. Simple but adds a little extra IMHO!

R badge.jpg

Jonnieb2009 · Jul 6th, 2010, 12:35

Reg,

I saw these too on ebay, blue/yellow or red and black I think - looks good and compliments the R design well.

sdavidwh · Jul 6th, 2010, 17:13

I saw these the other week on fleabay, I'm still contemplating whether to get one or not???

Dave

jasonb · Jul 9th, 2010, 09:51

Or you could source some prancing moose stickers which are a nice slant on the Ferrari emblem!
http://www.google.co.uk/images?q=pra...ed=0CDAQsAQwAA

jasonb · Jul 9th, 2010, 09:56

One step closer to the face-lift.
The front fog grilles came yesterday thanks to Mike at FRF Volvo.
I'm just waiting for some bumper filler to arrive to fix some stone chips and any other minuscule imperfections before painting.....when will the waiting end before I start! Hopefully this weekend will be a filling and priming weekend..who knows.
I sold an S40 front bumper and I now have funds for a cheapo dateless plate....

Ben, did you fit your fog grilles ?

BenB · Jul 9th, 2010, 11:09

I havent bought them yet!! I'm trying to ween myself off ebay, and like a good boy I'm waiting until next payday to spend another penny!!! How much did your fog surrounds cost from FRF?

jasonb · Jul 9th, 2010, 12:46

£14.38 each and £2.99 for delivery, from order to items in my hands, took about 2 days :-)

ADBS65 · Jul 13th, 2010, 23:28

Who and how do I contact FRF? I ask as I will be after fog grilles come pay day.
Andy

Jul 5th, 2010, 21:17	#53
RegG New Member Last Online: Aug 21st, 2011 09:59 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Nottingham	Great work! Looks really good. Thought you may like to see the only mod I have made to my 2010my R Design V50 2.0d - an 'R' badge sourced from eBay for around £9. Simple but adds a little extra IMHO! R badge.jpg __________________ 2010 V50 R-Design SE 2.0d Powershift, in Brilliant Blue.

Jul 13th, 2010, 23:28	#60
ADBS65 Member Last Online: Mar 11th, 2024 12:13 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wolverhampton	Who and how do I contact FRF? I ask as I will be after fog grilles come pay day. Andy __________________ Andy 2011 Volvo S60 ES D3 Manual

Jul 5th, 2010, 13:47	#51
BenB V50 Driver Last Online: May 16th, 2022 09:47 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Manchester	I think I'll see if I can contain my spending and just keep an eye on the 'bay over the next few months for the correct rear lights. I've got quite a lot of modding/repair to do to the rear splitter before I fit it anyway. I'm so chuffed with the new look! I can't get over the difference just teh front bumper makes! Another bonus is I just phoned swiftcover insurance and she made a list of what I've changed, but said it won't affect my insurance premium at all!! I made sure she had it down very clear though that I had changed the front and rear bumpers and lights to those of a 2008 R-Design model. Just to make sure it's completely transparent! Nice to know I don't have to pay a penny more! In the event of a repair the bumper would go back to standard though. I can live with that!

Jul 5th, 2010, 15:10	#52
Jonnieb2009 Master Member Last Online: Nov 23rd, 2011 15:19 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Helsby View Photos By: Jonnieb2009	I was really pleased too, it looks like a completely new car. Kp up the good work.

Jul 6th, 2010, 12:35	#54
Jonnieb2009 Master Member Last Online: Nov 23rd, 2011 15:19 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Helsby View Photos By: Jonnieb2009	Reg, I saw these too on ebay, blue/yellow or red and black I think - looks good and compliments the R design well.

Jul 6th, 2010, 17:13	#55
sdavidwh Member Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2013 13:59 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bolton	I saw these the other week on fleabay, I'm still contemplating whether to get one or not??? Dave

Jul 9th, 2010, 09:51	#56
jasonb In the mood for change! Last Online: May 8th, 2017 10:56 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Manchester	Or you could source some prancing moose stickers which are a nice slant on the Ferrari emblem! http://www.google.co.uk/images?q=pra...ed=0CDAQsAQwAA

Jul 9th, 2010, 09:56	#57
jasonb In the mood for change! Last Online: May 8th, 2017 10:56 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Manchester	One step closer to the face-lift. The front fog grilles came yesterday thanks to Mike at FRF Volvo. I'm just waiting for some bumper filler to arrive to fix some stone chips and any other minuscule imperfections before painting.....when will the waiting end before I start! Hopefully this weekend will be a filling and priming weekend..who knows. I sold an S40 front bumper and I now have funds for a cheapo dateless plate.... Ben, did you fit your fog grilles ?

Jul 9th, 2010, 11:09	#58
BenB V50 Driver Last Online: May 16th, 2022 09:47 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Manchester	I havent bought them yet!! I'm trying to ween myself off ebay, and like a good boy I'm waiting until next payday to spend another penny!!! How much did your fog surrounds cost from FRF?

Jul 9th, 2010, 12:46	#59
jasonb In the mood for change! Last Online: May 8th, 2017 10:56 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Manchester	£14.38 each and £2.99 for delivery, from order to items in my hands, took about 2 days :-)

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