S40 (New) General : - S40 Newbie - Page 2

Kostas · Mar 7th, 2008, 09:02

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Originally Posted by Lensmonkey

thanks Kostas, if I went for a kit like this, could I be so bold as to get Volvo dealer to fit it? Would they fit a non-Volvo party part??

I'm sure it's easy to do yourself, but I never was a DIY man!

I guess they can do it following the detailed instructions, but I don't know if they are willing to do it. You could call your dealer and ask them if they can help you with this and how much they would charge.
For myself, I went to a car stereo - alarm installer and asked him kindly to help me with this. It took no longer than 45 minutes and I was charged 40 Eur for installation.

Lensmonkey · Mar 9th, 2008, 18:24

yeah I was thinking about an Auto Electrician as well. That's probably my best bet.

Thanks again for the advice.

Phil

Clan · Mar 9th, 2008, 18:52

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Originally Posted by Lensmonkey

Hello everyone!

Just bought an S40 Sport, 55 plate. Would love to know if anyone has experience of upgrading the spec of this model? The newer version has a better stereo, Xenon lights, parking sensors etc. Is it possible / economical to get my lamps changed to Xenon, install a cd changer or to get a parking sensor fitted??

Thanks in advance.

Phil

Generaly it's not economic to upgrade but :

Rear parking sensors are a straightforward job and from the dealer now £ 171 inc Vat hardly unreasonable ..

It depends which radio you have If it is the basic performance then you cant add a 6 cd changer but With the higher spec ones it is around £200

I'd leave cheap xenon kits alone you are likely to get a lot of light scatter with H7 bi-xenon bulbs fitted with these projector lights .. Make sure your lights are aligned properly it makes the world of difference , quite a lot are low ..

Lensmonkey · Mar 10th, 2008, 20:24

thanks for that Clan, although my dealer quoted me £395 for rear parking sensors!

Clan · Mar 10th, 2008, 21:00

phone a few other dealers , the price dropped a couple of weeks ago , they may not have been aware .

Dazza-diesel · Mar 16th, 2008, 22:35

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Originally Posted by Kostas

This is way overpriced for a parking sensor kit. You can easily find good solutions starting from £30 + fitting ...

I didnt say it was a good price i said it was a main dealer price....

This maybe a good option.... http://abacuscaralarms.co.uk/store/v...db488e1300a24d

Mar 10th, 2008, 21:00	#15
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 14:44 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	phone a few other dealers , the price dropped a couple of weeks ago , they may not have been aware . __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

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Mar 9th, 2008, 18:24	#12
Lensmonkey New Member Last Online: Mar 17th, 2008 10:34 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: cardiff	yeah I was thinking about an Auto Electrician as well. That's probably my best bet. Thanks again for the advice. Phil

Mar 10th, 2008, 20:24	#14
Lensmonkey New Member Last Online: Mar 17th, 2008 10:34 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: cardiff	thanks for that Clan, although my dealer quoted me £395 for rear parking sensors!

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