Got myself an 850 SE - Page 6

RaelG · Jul 27th, 2020, 11:33

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Originally Posted by 4x4

I've got a lower bumper section here that has foglight cut-outs if you fancy retro-fitting fog lamps.

Hmmm that's a tempter...thank you John, I shall keep that in mind

4x4 · Jul 27th, 2020, 11:38

Sorry Rael, I was wrong, just checked and the bumper is the same as you have...

RaelG · Jul 27th, 2020, 13:14

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Originally Posted by 4x4

Sorry Rael, I was wrong, just checked and the bumper is the same as you have...

No worries...I shall remove it from my mind haha

Cookeh · Jul 27th, 2020, 15:46

If you want to retrofit fogs then all the bumpers (purportedly) come with their locations pre-marked for cutting.

downstream · Jul 27th, 2020, 17:54

Sorry to butt in to your thread, but I was looking at your photos and something seemed off but I couldn’t put my finger on it... Then I spotted it – You seem to have two rare(?) ‘right-hand’ Columba wheels, but one’s in the wrong place... Your left-rear wheel should be on the right-front, so that the sharp edge is leading, if that makes sense?

I believe they were an option when new, I have a couple in my loft that I haven’t got round to fitting yet, but I’ve never actually seen them on another car until now...

4x4 · Jul 27th, 2020, 18:34

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Originally Posted by downstream

You seem to have two rare(?) ‘right-hand’ Columba wheels, but one’s in the wrong place...

Mine are all the same, they were bought direct from Volvo when the car was new so I would guess the opposite direction ones are like the proverbial rocking horse poo

downstream · Jul 27th, 2020, 19:31

I've no idea how many are out there, I suspect many people don't even know they have them as they look so similar to regular Columbas...

Part number is 9166317 if anyone's interested...

4x4 · Jul 27th, 2020, 20:39

Two different part numbers, the right hand version is the rare one

RaelG · Jul 27th, 2020, 22:52

I may look into the fog light idea but not a priority just yet. If it’s easy then I’ll likely give it a go and maybe use them as DRL’s

With regard to the wheels I’m ashamed to say I never noticed 😬

The fronts have to go the way they’re on due to being directional tyres but I don’t believe the tears are directional so I could swap those around but I don’t really want to get into swapping the front tyres just yet but now you’ve pointed it out I’ll be sure to notice it each time I look haha

Derek UK · Jul 28th, 2020, 00:29

Interesting about the wheels. mine appear to be Perfos as the valve stem is near the centre of the pocket and not at the side like these. They are also all the same so one side is correct and the other isn't. 1999 V70XT.
Do Perfos also have this left and right side as standard or did Volvo just put them on randomly? Not sure if this set are the originals.

Jul 27th, 2020, 11:38	#52
4x4 Premier Member Last Online: Today 17:00 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: North of Hadrian's Wall & South of Antonine's Wall View Photos By: 4x4	Sorry Rael, I was wrong, just checked and the bumper is the same as you have... __________________ MY2010 XC90 SE (M66-manual) Magic Blue (467) Sold MY1997 850 GLT (62,000 miles) Silver Sand (419) MY2005 V70 2.5T (66,000 miles) Willow Green (471) Volvo 850 GLT website

Jul 27th, 2020, 15:46	#54
Cookeh Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2022 17:04 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Derbyshire	If you want to retrofit fogs then all the bumpers (purportedly) come with their locations pre-marked for cutting. __________________ 1995 Volvo 850 T5 Estate (Manual)

Jul 27th, 2020, 22:52	#59
RaelG Senior Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2024 15:39 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gatwick	I may look into the fog light idea but not a priority just yet. If it’s easy then I’ll likely give it a go and maybe use them as DRL’s With regard to the wheels I’m ashamed to say I never noticed 😬 The fronts have to go the way they’re on due to being directional tyres but I don’t believe the tears are directional so I could swap those around but I don’t really want to get into swapping the front tyres just yet but now you’ve pointed it out I’ll be sure to notice it each time I look haha __________________ Current: 1996 850 2.5 SE Estate (project) and Mercedes CLS63 Previous Volvos: 1995 850 2.5 SE Saloon and 2003 V40 Sport Lux 1.9d Estate

Jul 27th, 2020, 17:54	#55
downstream Junior Member Last Online: Today 14:30 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Carlisle	Sorry to butt in to your thread, but I was looking at your photos and something seemed off but I couldn’t put my finger on it... Then I spotted it – You seem to have two rare(?) ‘right-hand’ Columba wheels, but one’s in the wrong place... Your left-rear wheel should be on the right-front, so that the sharp edge is leading, if that makes sense? I believe they were an option when new, I have a couple in my loft that I haven’t got round to fitting yet, but I’ve never actually seen them on another car until now...

Jul 27th, 2020, 19:31	#57
downstream Junior Member Last Online: Today 14:30 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Carlisle	I've no idea how many are out there, I suspect many people don't even know they have them as they look so similar to regular Columbas... Part number is 9166317 if anyone's interested...

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