V70 R Design styling kit - fit a standard V70?? - Page 3

Timbotambo · Mar 15th, 2015, 18:28

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Originally Posted by Model flyer

Must agree the lower grille surround and the fog lamp surrounds look great and really work against the black bodywork

Ta!! Saville Grey though!

Model flyer · Mar 16th, 2015, 16:19

Ahh sorry about that pics look like black

Model flyer · Mar 16th, 2015, 16:29

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Originally Posted by Timbotambo

Thanks for that, they have quoted £240 painted and fitted (70 to buy, 70 to paint, 100 to fit) so will see what Volvo want for the same service as can't justify that right now! Not quite brave enough to fit myself!

The preparation and painting is quite easy but time consuming and fitting is easy . The position of the holes you need to drill are already marked on the inside of the tailgate It took me about two hours to fit taking my time . Let us know what Volvo want but warn me first so I can sit down. The spoiler does help keep the rear screen a bit cleaner in wet weather but not much. It does look good and finishes the back end off , if that makes sense.

Gattous · Mar 17th, 2015, 14:01

Now you need the r-design steering wheel metal inlay and sport pedals
http://vstorenederland.nl/estates/V7...product_id=653
http://vstorenederland.nl/estates/V7...product_id=267

As for the spoiler I'd advise you to go for genuine

Timbotambo · Mar 17th, 2015, 16:19

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Originally Posted by Model flyer

The preparation and painting is quite easy but time consuming and fitting is easy . The position of the holes you need to drill are already marked on the inside of the tailgate It took me about two hours to fit taking my time . Let us know what Volvo want but warn me first so I can sit down. The spoiler does help keep the rear screen a bit cleaner in wet weather but not much. It does look good and finishes the back end off , if that makes sense.

About £360 for the part (painted) and just over £40 to fit it. Don't suppose you know if the aftermarket one you did was identical fixings to the genuine Volvo one? Brandonmotorworks think it is a 1.5hr job but it looks to be dead easy with the right kit and know-how ie does the aftermarket one have the studs built in as per the genuine one?? (http://accessories.volvocars.com/en-...-322014-1/2012)

Gattous - no thanks, I love my interior the way it is, just the externals for me!

Model flyer · Mar 20th, 2015, 12:23

Hi . Yes the fitting is identical to the Genuine Volvo as per the instruction below . Studs are fitted as per genuine . It really is easy to fit but you may need an assistant to help you fit to avoid any scratching of surrounding paint. I used the Volvo technical bulletin/instruction that I found on the web .
http://accessories.volvocars.com/en-...-322014-1/2012 .
Brandon motor works were very helpful with good communications .
Put against an original its really hard to tell the difference but that will be down to the preparation prior to painting.
Good Luck

tt82 · Mar 20th, 2015, 12:34

After seeing pics of your car, I have finally succumbed and bought the lower air intake surround. My car will be paying a visit to Volvo soon to have some bumper damage repaired so I plan on asking the garage to fit it for me then!

Timbotambo · Mar 20th, 2015, 12:42

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Originally Posted by tt82

After seeing pics of your car, I have finally succumbed and bought the lower air intake surround. My car will be paying a visit to Volvo soon to have some bumper damage repaired so I plan on asking the garage to fit it for me then!

I think Volvo wanted more than the part cost to fit! Though given the choice again I'd get them to fit it (or find someone with a ramp!). Post a pic once done mate

tt82 · Mar 20th, 2015, 12:54

Yeah, that why I was sort of hoping as they already had the bumper off/were working on it, it would reduce the labour time!

When messing with plastics, it's generally better to do it on a warm summers day, rather than a cold winter day. I have read the fitting instructions on the Volvo Accesories page and IIRC, it does mention about using some heat to warm up a certain part!

sellxc70 · Mar 21st, 2015, 21:12

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Originally Posted by Timbotambo

Almost finished, just need rear spoiler.....

So far I've :

New 18" Ixiom alloys
Rear tints
Front fog surrounds
Lower air intake surround (PAIN IN THE ARSE TO FIT!!)
Wing mirror covers
Vinyl over grille chrome
R Design badge
New front number plate

Delighted with how it looks, got the car combination I've always wanted and a welcome return back to Volvo ownership after a temporary move to Mazda for 1.5yrs!

http://i60.tinypic.com/300zodl.jpg

Looks good!

Mar 16th, 2015, 16:19	#22
Model flyer Master Member Last Online: Dec 15th, 2023 18:46 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent,pothole capital of UK.	Ahh sorry about that pics look like black __________________ The secret of flight is to aim at the ground and miss ! Previous Volvos 740 GLE . V40 CD ,V70 2.4 SE LPT.V70 D5 P2. V70 D5 Se Lux P3. Current Jaguar XF Sportbrake but still like Volvos

Mar 20th, 2015, 12:23	#26
Model flyer Master Member Last Online: Dec 15th, 2023 18:46 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent,pothole capital of UK.	Hi . Yes the fitting is identical to the Genuine Volvo as per the instruction below . Studs are fitted as per genuine . It really is easy to fit but you may need an assistant to help you fit to avoid any scratching of surrounding paint. I used the Volvo technical bulletin/instruction that I found on the web . http://accessories.volvocars.com/en-...-322014-1/2012 . Brandon motor works were very helpful with good communications . Put against an original its really hard to tell the difference but that will be down to the preparation prior to painting. Good Luck __________________ The secret of flight is to aim at the ground and miss ! Previous Volvos 740 GLE . V40 CD ,V70 2.4 SE LPT.V70 D5 P2. V70 D5 Se Lux P3. Current Jaguar XF Sportbrake but still like Volvos Last edited by Model flyer; Mar 20th, 2015 at 12:25.

Mar 20th, 2015, 12:34	#27
tt82 Forum Support Team Last Online: Nov 28th, 2022 17:33 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Here.... obviously!	After seeing pics of your car, I have finally succumbed and bought the lower air intake surround. My car will be paying a visit to Volvo soon to have some bumper damage repaired so I plan on asking the garage to fit it for me then! __________________ The more people I meet, the more I like my dog! 2009 V70 D5 R-Design - Jeade'en

Mar 20th, 2015, 12:54	#29
tt82 Forum Support Team Last Online: Nov 28th, 2022 17:33 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Here.... obviously!	Yeah, that why I was sort of hoping as they already had the bumper off/were working on it, it would reduce the labour time! When messing with plastics, it's generally better to do it on a warm summers day, rather than a cold winter day. I have read the fitting instructions on the Volvo Accesories page and IIRC, it does mention about using some heat to warm up a certain part! __________________ The more people I meet, the more I like my dog! 2009 V70 D5 R-Design - Jeade'en

Mar 17th, 2015, 14:01	#24
Gattous New Member Last Online: Mar 28th, 2024 16:22 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: The Hague	Now you need the r-design steering wheel metal inlay and sport pedals http://vstorenederland.nl/estates/V7...product_id=653 http://vstorenederland.nl/estates/V7...product_id=267 As for the spoiler I'd advise you to go for genuine

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