Giving my '05 a 2010 facelift!

[BenB]

Sweet! Great to see it coming together! Inspiring me to finish my spoiler!! Looks like it's missing something important without it!

Well done mate, keep it coming it will be a complete car in no time!

[jasonb]

Finally my R-Design transformation is complete.
I'll try and grab some pics tomorrow if the weather holds but I'm not confident.
Front bumper re-painted and back in situ.
Rear spoiler now in appropriate colour.

I have some spare parts if anyone is interested!

Jason.

[jasonb]

Here's the finished project but in need of a good clean...

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[Jonnieb2009]

Jason,

Nice to see the finished article. some good work put in.

Like the rear spoiler and the halo rings. Is that a customised front badge I see?

Jon

[jasonb]

Thanks Jonnie,
the front badge is one of Dave Bartons from davebarton.com

I'm already thinking of moving on to something else...I can understand how you felt before you picked up your A5!

How's things with you?

When I'm back from Cornwall next week, I'm going to grab some new Halo's.
Fit my new HID lenses etc and get the rear sensors working (they're factory and I have the full kit, just need software).

I'm taken by the latest V70, good pricing at the moment but I'd love the XC70 in the same model range....all about cost and If I don't emigrate, we shall see!

[SonyVaio]

Originally Posted by jasonb

I have some spare parts if anyone is interested!

Jason.

Nice end result there Jason, looking really good.

As for spare parts! I don't suppose you have both front fog lights from your old bumper?

Let me know if you do.

Cheers,

[jasonb]

Sorry no, most of the old parts went.
I have the rear bumper and side skirts left over.
I have a few 2008+ parts still up for grabs

[jasonb]

Some have just come up on EBay but I think they're wrong.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-V50-...#ht_500wt_1156
Round grille holes for S40's and Rectangular for V50's, these are not quite right I'd say but they'll fit :-)

[BenB]

Wow Jason, that looks amazing! completely unrecognisable to the early model!! Makes me want to finish mine right away! Good work!

[Jonnieb2009]

Originally Posted by jasonb

Thanks Jonnie,
the front badge is one of Dave Bartons from davebarton.com

I'm already thinking of moving on to something else...I can understand how you felt before you picked up your A5!

How's things with you?

When I'm back from Cornwall next week, I'm going to grab some new Halo's.
Fit my new HID lenses etc and get the rear sensors working (they're factory and I have the full kit, just need software).

I'm taken by the latest V70, good pricing at the moment but I'd love the XC70 in the same model range....all about cost and If I don't emigrate, we shall see!

Hi Jason,

You know me still modding - its a hobby I would get bored overwise.

Changed the Halogens to bi-Xenons with the DRLS that the new Audis have. Had the car programmed up via VagCom software to accept the new lights. Sourcing parts for the self levelling.

Other mods (which the missus knows little about!):-
New front bumper (S line version)with headlight washers, gloss black grille, side skirts, S5 alloy wheels lookey likey, rear tinted windows, S5 chrome mirror covers.
Ordered Bluefin today for the remap from superchips so another 47BHP -alot more torque as well.
I want carbon fibre trim but megabucks so have ordered from the US a carbon fibre kit -glue on but they use real CF, so will look like the real maccoy.

Let us know what your planning on getting next - go fo an A5 and I can share a wealth of info with you!

Im changing the shock rear top mounts this weekend so hopefully an easy task, axle stands and trolley jack under the hub job.

...its never ending lol..

Jon