side steps on r design

[chambersp]

i have a 2010 xc90 r design. when we bought the car i was under the understanding that i couldn't have sidesteps as there was some metal looking trim unique to the r design instead. last week i saw an almost identical vehicle with side steps does anyone know if i can get the steps retro fitted would just be useful as my kids get older for clambering in the car

regards Paul

[Ron_XC90]

someone posted a photo a while back of their new R-design with both side-skirts and steps fitted, so looks like it is possible

[artwilliam]

I don't think it looks right though - all a bit too tight.

I got told that I couldn't fit mud flaps on my R-Design - anyone?

[CherokeeDriver]

Fitted rear mudflaps on mine with no problems. Volvo kit comes with 6 new aluminium rivets (you will need a rivet gun) and I simply drilled out the existing rivets, positioned the mud flaps, and pushed in the new rivets.

Same process for front mud flaps I should imagine.

[Britsud]

Originally Posted by artwilliam

I don't think it looks right though - all a bit too tight.

I got told that I couldn't fit mud flaps on my R-Design - anyone?

Volvo, Mud flaps fit fine. front and back ,you just need a small drill and a pot rivet gun. The kit comes complete with fixings. and I think they suit the car. If this is your own car and not a contract, I would advise fitting them as the wider tyres fling road rash along the lower door and bump protector .

Cars fitted with side steps seem to get protection from the step.

Bri

[Britsud]

Originally Posted by chambersp

i have a 2010 xc90 r design. when we bought the car i was under the understanding that i couldn't have sidesteps as there was some metal looking trim unique to the r design instead. last week i saw an almost identical vehicle with side steps does anyone know if i can get the steps retro fitted would just be useful as my kids get older for clambering in the car

regards Paul

They fit but better with small spacer,s and longer bolts, Personaly dont think they suit Sport/R'design. Look a bit aftermarket.

Bri

[artwilliam]

Originally Posted by Britsud

If this is your own car and not a contract
Bri

nope I've financed it through my Ltd company so I doubt I can start adding bits like mudflaps?

I did get some of these fitted to my old SE which I owned though.

[Karoshio]

This post is nothing without pics...
Would love to see examples of the mudflaps on an R-design.

These are the combo you've requested:

[Kizzer]

Originally Posted by chambersp

i have a 2010 xc90 r design. when we bought the car i was under the understanding that i couldn't have sidesteps as there was some metal looking trim unique to the r design instead. last week i saw an almost identical vehicle with side steps does anyone know if i can get the steps retro fitted would just be useful as my kids get older for clambering in the car

regards Paul

My Dads XC90 R-Design has both side steps and front and rear mud flaps.
They are OEM parts just no standard on the vehicle

Originally Posted by artwilliam

nope I've financed it through my Ltd company so I doubt I can start adding bits like mudflaps?

I did get some of these fitted to my old SE which I owned though.

Even thought its financed through your Ltd company you can still add bits to the car.
I'm an accountant

[yeoman]

Originally Posted by Karoshio

This post is nothing without pics...
Would love to see examples of the mudflaps on an R-design.

These are the combo you've requested:

Hi kaoshio, This is actually my car and the pics I uploaded !

The dealer fitted for me for"free" when I bought the car.
The side steps enhace the look of teh R design and are useful for accessingb the roof but be warned,,,,, Light coloured trousers are a no no. !!