Volvo s40 bootlip

Jamieelaw · Dec 13th, 2018, 10:33

Hi there guys , I currently have a R Design 2011 s40. As you will know this comes with a spoiler on the tailgate. this is something I want rid of, I have since found another bootlid to buy that doesn't have any added lips or spoilers. However I noticed that some s40s have a smaller lip on the bootlid and I would like to buy one to add to the bootlid I have seen. Where would I find one and is it possible to simply add one on.

LizardOfBodom · Dec 13th, 2018, 11:24

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Originally Posted by Jamieelaw

Hi there guys , I currently have a R Design 2011 s40. As you will know this comes with a spoiler on the tailgate. this is something I want rid of, I have since found another bootlid to buy that doesn't have any added lips or spoilers. However I noticed that some s40s have a smaller lip on the bootlid and I would like to buy one to add to the bootlid I have seen. Where would I find one and is it possible to simply add one on.

You may be the only person ever trying to de-spoiler the R design :} usually everyone does the opposite way.
Anyway - if you are looking for small-lip spoiler, there is possibility that it may fit on the exactly same mounting holes. Someone may confirm/deny that, but Vida only gives 1 universal "mounting kit" for both spoiler types. That may save you replacing whole boot lid.

iainmd · Dec 13th, 2018, 12:34

The OEM lip spoiler has no mounting holes. It's held on by double sided foam adhesive.

I totally understand the OP's desire. I really don't like shopping trolley spoilers and the lip spoiler is much better looking IMO. The lip spoiler was fitted to the S40 T5 and DRIVe models so if you find a boot lid from one of them in the right colour you're sorted. If not you've two options. You can buy an OEM one from Volvo or you can buy aftermarket ones that look almost identical from eBay (most used to be available from Poland but I see some are available from France at under £30).

domhart10 · Dec 13th, 2018, 12:48

This is a great, im actuall after the same thing and always thought the spoiler was held on with screws and didnt want to bother filling in holes. If its just adhesive tape then might get this done sooner than later.

iainmd · Dec 13th, 2018, 18:48

For clarity, the lip spoiler is adhesive tape but the raised spoiler does have bolts as I understand it.

I should also clarify what I'd said above in that the lip spoiler was fitted to S & SE models for T5 and DRIVe. The Sport, SE Sport and R-Design models came with the raised shopping trolley spoiler.

JTheDoc · Dec 16th, 2018, 03:54

I could take that old R-Design spoiler, if you wanted?

I'll take the burden off you.

Dec 13th, 2018, 10:33	#1
Jamieelaw New Member Last Online: Dec 13th, 2018 10:33 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: York	Volvo s40 bootlip Hi there guys , I currently have a R Design 2011 s40. As you will know this comes with a spoiler on the tailgate. this is something I want rid of, I have since found another bootlid to buy that doesn't have any added lips or spoilers. However I noticed that some s40s have a smaller lip on the bootlid and I would like to buy one to add to the bootlid I have seen. Where would I find one and is it possible to simply add one on.

Dec 13th, 2018, 12:34	#3
iainmd Member Last Online: Yesterday 16:48 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fife View Photos By: iainmd	The OEM lip spoiler has no mounting holes. It's held on by double sided foam adhesive. I totally understand the OP's desire. I really don't like shopping trolley spoilers and the lip spoiler is much better looking IMO. The lip spoiler was fitted to the S40 T5 and DRIVe models so if you find a boot lid from one of them in the right colour you're sorted. If not you've two options. You can buy an OEM one from Volvo or you can buy aftermarket ones that look almost identical from eBay (most used to be available from Poland but I see some are available from France at under £30). __________________ Present: 2009 Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Past: 2004 Volvo S40 T5 SE Last edited by iainmd; Dec 13th, 2018 at 12:38.

Dec 13th, 2018, 12:48	#4
domhart10 Volvo S40 Last Online: Yesterday 09:43 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Chichester	This is a great, im actuall after the same thing and always thought the spoiler was held on with screws and didnt want to bother filling in holes. If its just adhesive tape then might get this done sooner than later. __________________ ----------------------------------------- Current: 2009 Volvo S40 T5 Progress Thread: https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=271945 Previous Volvo: 2008 S40 SE Lux R Design 2.0D

Dec 13th, 2018, 18:48	#5
iainmd Member Last Online: Yesterday 16:48 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fife View Photos By: iainmd	For clarity, the lip spoiler is adhesive tape but the raised spoiler does have bolts as I understand it. I should also clarify what I'd said above in that the lip spoiler was fitted to S & SE models for T5 and DRIVe. The Sport, SE Sport and R-Design models came with the raised shopping trolley spoiler. __________________ Present: 2009 Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Past: 2004 Volvo S40 T5 SE Last edited by iainmd; Dec 13th, 2018 at 18:50.

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JTheDoc New Member Last Online: Sep 8th, 2023 15:23 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Portsmouth	I could take that old R-Design spoiler, if you wanted? I'll take the burden off you.

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