What mods can i do to make car look newer

volvo28 · Oct 14th, 2014, 21:14

Hi there i got a s40 1.8 2002 pretty standard just wondering what i can do to make it look a bit more up to date any ideas and pics would be greatfull.

gatos · Oct 14th, 2014, 21:32

Can you post a few exterior and inerior photos from your car and we'll be able to offer suggesstions

volvo28 · Oct 14th, 2014, 21:46

will update with pics tom

DXMachina · Oct 14th, 2014, 21:51

LED running, tail and sidelights are a fun mod which at this time of year sharpens up the 'look' significantly.

Cheap, too. If you stick with generic orange running light covers the only cost is the LED bulbs, and sidelights & running lights are the same type (tail bulbs differ)

Interior lights can also be LED'd up, as can the footwell lights. Many colours are possible

kieran40 · Oct 14th, 2014, 22:04

Different alloys, clear side markers the side markers make it look a lot more modern just on their own

Alex121 · Oct 14th, 2014, 22:08

LED side lights, clear side markers, rear spoiler and front splitter if you don't have it, egg crate grill over the waterfall one, black bezel head lights with chrome rings, black indicators.... They all make the biggest difference between the bog standard ones IMO.

OEM xenons look good too if you can get hold of them, with LED side lights.

Here's mine, doesn't look too out of place for 12 years old...

Matt86 · Oct 14th, 2014, 22:09

Depends what you have already but some updates if you don't have them..

Stock Radio upgrade to HU-1205
Change Interior trim (Door cards, Glove Box, Gear stick surround and knob, steering wheel to black, Wood, Silver)
Alloys upgrade from 15" or 16" to 17"
LED upgrades for interior and exterior lights
Rear Spoiler
Front splitter/spoiler
Heated Seats
Electric Seats
Genuine parking sensors
Towbar (if you want one)
Centre Console cupholders
Rear child booster seats (If you want them)
Exterior Chrome door handles instead of the plain black ones
Clear white bumper lights
OEM Xenons
Egg Crate Grill

There's a few lol! As Gatos said, Pictures of the car (inside and out) will make help us point out possible upgrades.

kieran40 · Oct 14th, 2014, 22:18

Speaking as someone who knows the black makes all the difference is well,not that I'm biased or anything lmao.

kieran40 · Oct 14th, 2014, 22:22

Op mine started off life as a fairly odinary s40 and I've just done bits here and there

gazO2V40T4 · Oct 15th, 2014, 01:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by kieran40

Op mine started off life as a fairly odinary s40 and I've just done bits here and there

I still think them wheels where a damn good choice

Oct 14th, 2014, 21:14	#1
volvo28 Junior Member Last Online: Sep 23rd, 2016 16:39 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: cardiff	What mods can i do to make car look newer Hi there i got a s40 1.8 2002 pretty standard just wondering what i can do to make it look a bit more up to date any ideas and pics would be greatfull.

Oct 14th, 2014, 21:32	#2
gatos Premier Member Last Online: Nov 15th, 2022 21:34 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London / Essex	Can you post a few exterior and inerior photos from your car and we'll be able to offer suggesstions __________________ Current car: 2002 S40 1.9D, 1992 240SE Nullius in Verba

Oct 14th, 2014, 21:51	#4
DXMachina I ate all your bees Last Online: Sep 1st, 2023 17:00 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Rickmansworth, Herts	LED running, tail and sidelights are a fun mod which at this time of year sharpens up the 'look' significantly. Cheap, too. If you stick with generic orange running light covers the only cost is the LED bulbs, and sidelights & running lights are the same type (tail bulbs differ) Interior lights can also be LED'd up, as can the footwell lights. Many colours are possible __________________ '98 Saab 9-3 2.3i Conv owner. Former keeper of 1996 Saab 900iS 2.0 conv, 2001 V40 2.0i, 1999 Mondeo TD, 1995 Mondeo TD, 1990 Passat GT16v, 1983 Passat 1.8CL

Oct 14th, 2014, 22:09	#7
Matt86 Premier Member Last Online: Aug 1st, 2015 09:34 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Southampton	Depends what you have already but some updates if you don't have them.. Stock Radio upgrade to HU-1205 Change Interior trim (Door cards, Glove Box, Gear stick surround and knob, steering wheel to black, Wood, Silver) Alloys upgrade from 15" or 16" to 17" LED upgrades for interior and exterior lights Rear Spoiler Front splitter/spoiler Heated Seats Electric Seats Genuine parking sensors Towbar (if you want one) Centre Console cupholders Rear child booster seats (If you want them) Exterior Chrome door handles instead of the plain black ones Clear white bumper lights OEM Xenons Egg Crate Grill There's a few lol! As Gatos said, Pictures of the car (inside and out) will make help us point out possible upgrades. __________________ V40 1.9D 2004 Car Photos

Oct 14th, 2014, 21:46	#3
volvo28 Junior Member Last Online: Sep 23rd, 2016 16:39 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: cardiff	will update with pics tom

Oct 14th, 2014, 22:04	#5
kieran40 I've Been Banned Last Online: Mar 4th, 2023 12:36 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: paignton	Different alloys, clear side markers the side markers make it look a lot more modern just on their own

Oct 14th, 2014, 22:08	#6
Alex121 Premier Member Last Online: Oct 27th, 2020 10:45 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: -	LED side lights, clear side markers, rear spoiler and front splitter if you don't have it, egg crate grill over the waterfall one, black bezel head lights with chrome rings, black indicators.... They all make the biggest difference between the bog standard ones IMO. OEM xenons look good too if you can get hold of them, with LED side lights. Here's mine, doesn't look too out of place for 12 years old...

Oct 14th, 2014, 22:18	#8
kieran40 I've Been Banned Last Online: Mar 4th, 2023 12:36 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: paignton	Speaking as someone who knows the black makes all the difference is well,not that I'm biased or anything lmao.

Oct 14th, 2014, 22:22	#9
kieran40 I've Been Banned Last Online: Mar 4th, 2023 12:36 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: paignton	Op mine started off life as a fairly odinary s40 and I've just done bits here and there

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