What have you retrofitted?

Verracciii · Mar 27th, 2024, 20:21

Hey,

I have recently acquired a 2001 S60 T S and I've been loving it. Being a first car I want to improve it where I can. I would love to hear from you all about what you may have retrofitted to your vehicles as a sort of inspiration for me.

Carlosos · Mar 27th, 2024, 21:18

Things are hard to retrofit in the p2 chassis due to coding but some things are easier than others.

7 seats conversion in v70
3 point steering wheels to replace 4 points in v70
Volvo towbar and loom v70
Driver side vanity mirror v70
Isofix x2 v70

Silver roof rails xc90
Dark wood trim (instead of light) xc90
Dark wood radio trim xc90

More things coming possibly but we’ll see.

Georgeandkira · Mar 29th, 2024, 16:07

Manual or automatic?
If automatic, and depending on one's circumstances, a transmission cooler is a smart modification.

Verracciii · Mar 30th, 2024, 10:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Georgeandkira

Manual or automatic?
If automatic, and depending on one's circumstances, a transmission cooler is a smart modification.

I have a manual but any suggestions are welcome!

Georgeandkira · Mar 30th, 2024, 14:46

Consider Bilstein H6 shocks / struts when the time comes.

Find a pair of control arms, swap PowerFlex poly bushings for the old rubber ones.
Ignore warnings of harsh ride. The poly bushings transformed my 2002's ride.

Also, my engine brace bar was a wobbly mess so I added the poly bushings to that.
They're small and cheap and likely don't do anything substantive.
That bar is there to hold the "link" which coaxes the engine downwards to clear the passenger compartment in the event of a collision.
That brace is not a "strut tower stiffener".

Stainless steel 'cat-back' exhaust is a popular item. I'd consider those more a parts choice than a modification.

Resist the urge to add LED lights as many on the market are still incompatible with the canbus system. People reported tons of problems back in the early days of LEDs and that makes sense to me.
While there've been improvements, there are still badly engineered LEDs out there. Beware of clearance items.

In the same vein, many have learned that hotter headlights have caused melting of the fixtures involved.

Do you have a code reader?
You might want to tap into your "retrofit budget" for a good reader first.
Research which ones can read Volvo's 'node specific' codes not just the basic codes.
You absolutely want one which clears SRS (airbag) codes as many people here have tripped this code while removing seats and certain dashboard accessories.

volvo2 · Apr 2nd, 2024, 20:38

- Roof rails
- Digital Jukebox (Phatnoise audio system)
- Cruise control (mine did not have this)

Mar 27th, 2024, 20:21	#1
Verracciii New Member Last Online: Yesterday 12:11 Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: Thetford	What have you retrofitted? Hey, I have recently acquired a 2001 S60 T S and I've been loving it. Being a first car I want to improve it where I can. I would love to hear from you all about what you may have retrofitted to your vehicles as a sort of inspiration for me.

Mar 27th, 2024, 21:18	#2
Carlosos Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:46 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Newark	Things are hard to retrofit in the p2 chassis due to coding but some things are easier than others. 7 seats conversion in v70 3 point steering wheels to replace 4 points in v70 Volvo towbar and loom v70 Driver side vanity mirror v70 Isofix x2 v70 Silver roof rails xc90 Dark wood trim (instead of light) xc90 Dark wood radio trim xc90 More things coming possibly but we’ll see.

Mar 29th, 2024, 16:07	#3
Georgeandkira Premier Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 14:34 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hackensack	Manual or automatic? If automatic, and depending on one's circumstances, a transmission cooler is a smart modification.

Mar 30th, 2024, 14:46	#5
Georgeandkira Premier Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 14:34 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hackensack	Consider Bilstein H6 shocks / struts when the time comes. Find a pair of control arms, swap PowerFlex poly bushings for the old rubber ones. Ignore warnings of harsh ride. The poly bushings transformed my 2002's ride. Also, my engine brace bar was a wobbly mess so I added the poly bushings to that. They're small and cheap and likely don't do anything substantive. That bar is there to hold the "link" which coaxes the engine downwards to clear the passenger compartment in the event of a collision. That brace is not a "strut tower stiffener". Stainless steel 'cat-back' exhaust is a popular item. I'd consider those more a parts choice than a modification. Resist the urge to add LED lights as many on the market are still incompatible with the canbus system. People reported tons of problems back in the early days of LEDs and that makes sense to me. While there've been improvements, there are still badly engineered LEDs out there. Beware of clearance items. In the same vein, many have learned that hotter headlights have caused melting of the fixtures involved. Do you have a code reader? You might want to tap into your "retrofit budget" for a good reader first. Research which ones can read Volvo's 'node specific' codes not just the basic codes. You absolutely want one which clears SRS (airbag) codes as many people here have tripped this code while removing seats and certain dashboard accessories.

Apr 2nd, 2024, 20:38	#6
volvo2 Master Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 17:44 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Evesham	- Roof rails - Digital Jukebox (Phatnoise audio system) - Cruise control (mine did not have this)

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