Whats involved in v50 front end upgrade

incident v50 · May 12th, 2013, 18:40

Hi users I'm new this forum but no stranger to Volvos as an owner. I have a question. I own a 2005 v50. I want to upgrade the front end to the newer 2011 front end. I have already bought a new 2011 front bumper and grill, but Im sure I will need the newer front head lights as they appear to be a slightly different shape. aside this does anyone know if the front wings are the same as the 2005 and if its easy to use 2005 bulbs as oppose to installing xenon bulbs and starter etc. Thanks in advance

850Chris · May 12th, 2013, 19:05

Take a read through this post which should answer most of your queries;

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...t=v50+facelift

Had thought about doing this myself but cost put me off and in the end I just modified the front end slightly by fitting a black mesh grill with Volvo slash. Personally, I think this makes car stand out nicely from other pre-facelift models and also from the numerous post facelift R Designs which are now kicking about.

SonyVaio · May 12th, 2013, 20:43

Posted in your other thread - LINKY!

May 12th, 2013, 18:40	#1
incident v50 New Member Last Online: May 20th, 2013 02:31 Join Date: May 2013 Location: hampshire	Whats involved in v50 front end upgrade Hi users I'm new this forum but no stranger to Volvos as an owner. I have a question. I own a 2005 v50. I want to upgrade the front end to the newer 2011 front end. I have already bought a new 2011 front bumper and grill, but Im sure I will need the newer front head lights as they appear to be a slightly different shape. aside this does anyone know if the front wings are the same as the 2005 and if its easy to use 2005 bulbs as oppose to installing xenon bulbs and starter etc. Thanks in advance

May 12th, 2013, 19:05	#2
850Chris Premier Member Last Online: Aug 16th, 2017 20:12 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Fife (Scotland)	Take a read through this post which should answer most of your queries; http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...t=v50+facelift Had thought about doing this myself but cost put me off and in the end I just modified the front end slightly by fitting a black mesh grill with Volvo slash. Personally, I think this makes car stand out nicely from other pre-facelift models and also from the numerous post facelift R Designs which are now kicking about. __________________ 2004 V50 T5 SE Manual Now sold, off to BMW land for a while.

May 12th, 2013, 20:43	#3
SonyVaio VOC Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2016 19:58 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Exmouth	Posted in your other thread - LINKY!

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