S40 (New) General : - New Owner 08 S40 R-Design

giggsirish · Mar 19th, 2008, 13:54

Hi Guys,

Have my new S40 now just over two weeks. Have searched all over the net find some tweaks etc I can do on it. Is there any cheap and chear-full mods on the 08 S40? Like adding Rain Sensing wipers etc? Also Still disappointed that in Ireland Volco scrapped the chrome tail-pipe from the R-Design Kit. Anyone have prices/codes for the rear skirt and pipe from abroad?

Some Pics

Alan.

poodle · Mar 19th, 2008, 20:32

Hi identical to mine, yes the exhaust tail pipe is hidden under the rear bumper on mine.
Great build quality on them.
One think I have noticed is that the cream leather stains easily from wearing jeans in the car, but nothing a good clean wont cure.
Did you spec any extras on yours ?

giggsirish · Mar 19th, 2008, 22:46

Hi Poodle,

Still look nice with a little chrome on the rear :-) Noticed the same things Re: the leather but leather wipes cleaned it right up. I didn't spec it that much. But as you drop to S spec here with the R-Design I added Fog Lights and the Info Centre along with the voice controlled Bluetooth Unit (MADLY Overprised) Would have liked the enhanced sound system but the sound is pretty good so happy at the minute. Got a quote from a custom ICE installer. They say I can get a Pop up Digital TV/Sat Nav/DAV player installed into the top of the dash for €1800. Might consider it down the line.

Overall pretty happy with it. It was the 50% VRT reduction for getting the 1.8 Bio engine that drew me too it. Has more power on the Bio but it sure does like to drink it.

poodle · Mar 20th, 2008, 21:25

I wish I would of went for the upgraded stereo in in hindsight.
What are you getting mpg from the bio ?
Does yours sit fairly high on the suspension as well ?

giggsirish · Apr 7th, 2008, 13:28

Hi Poodle,

Not worked out the MPG for the Bio as have only used it once. Not easy get here just yet.
Mine sits high on the suspension also.

Suffered my first attack last weekend :-( Someone took a screwdriver and stole the Shark Antenna from the roof. Was one very angry dude. €27 for the part. €35 to spray it and another €45 to fit it as the roof is out of shape now and need sealing.

Some people just cant leave other peoples stuff alone.

dodgyken · Apr 7th, 2008, 15:13

Unlucky - that is the one thing that concerns me when I lose my underground parking space is security - I will be rather annoyed if my shark fin goes walkabout.

Mar 19th, 2008, 13:54	#1
giggsirish New Member Last Online: Nov 7th, 2023 13:31 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dublin	New Owner 08 S40 R-Design Hi Guys, Have my new S40 now just over two weeks. Have searched all over the net find some tweaks etc I can do on it. Is there any cheap and chear-full mods on the 08 S40? Like adding Rain Sensing wipers etc? Also Still disappointed that in Ireland Volco scrapped the chrome tail-pipe from the R-Design Kit. Anyone have prices/codes for the rear skirt and pipe from abroad? Some Pics Alan. Last edited by giggsirish; Mar 19th, 2008 at 14:01.

Mar 19th, 2008, 22:46	#3
giggsirish New Member Last Online: Nov 7th, 2023 13:31 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dublin	Spec Hi Poodle, Still look nice with a little chrome on the rear :-) Noticed the same things Re: the leather but leather wipes cleaned it right up. I didn't spec it that much. But as you drop to S spec here with the R-Design I added Fog Lights and the Info Centre along with the voice controlled Bluetooth Unit (MADLY Overprised) Would have liked the enhanced sound system but the sound is pretty good so happy at the minute. Got a quote from a custom ICE installer. They say I can get a Pop up Digital TV/Sat Nav/DAV player installed into the top of the dash for €1800. Might consider it down the line. Overall pretty happy with it. It was the 50% VRT reduction for getting the 1.8 Bio engine that drew me too it. Has more power on the Bio but it sure does like to drink it.

Mar 19th, 2008, 20:32	#2
poodle New Member Last Online: Sep 3rd, 2008 10:34 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cheshire	Hi identical to mine, yes the exhaust tail pipe is hidden under the rear bumper on mine. Great build quality on them. One think I have noticed is that the cream leather stains easily from wearing jeans in the car, but nothing a good clean wont cure. Did you spec any extras on yours ?

Mar 20th, 2008, 21:25	#4
poodle New Member Last Online: Sep 3rd, 2008 10:34 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cheshire	I wish I would of went for the upgraded stereo in in hindsight. What are you getting mpg from the bio ? Does yours sit fairly high on the suspension as well ?

Apr 7th, 2008, 13:28	#5
giggsirish New Member Last Online: Nov 7th, 2023 13:31 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dublin	Hi Poodle, Not worked out the MPG for the Bio as have only used it once. Not easy get here just yet. Mine sits high on the suspension also. Suffered my first attack last weekend :-( Someone took a screwdriver and stole the Shark Antenna from the roof. Was one very angry dude. €27 for the part. €35 to spray it and another €45 to fit it as the roof is out of shape now and need sealing. Some people just cant leave other peoples stuff alone.

Apr 7th, 2008, 15:13	#6
dodgyken Master Member Last Online: May 13th, 2014 14:41 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Zollikon	Unlucky - that is the one thing that concerns me when I lose my underground parking space is security - I will be rather annoyed if my shark fin goes walkabout.

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