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Cramond · Dec 21st, 2022, 15:34

Hi, I bought a Japanese imported Volvo V70R AWD 2003 with low mileage around a year ago and have been using it happily ever since. There are a couple of modifications that I think the car needs and I thought I could tap in to the collect knowledge to get some advice before proceeding:

Speedometer - currently in kilometres and I think probably worth changing out for MPH etc. Should I go used or new?

Music System - I suspect that Japanese radio stations broadcast on a different frequency range but I can only get my radio up to 90MHz currently limited to Radio 2 if I want FM. It looks like I will be restricted to a Volvo unit due to the unusual shape? Suggestions?

Dashboard Warning Script & Announcements - I think this is controlled by the ECU ? I currently have no idea what my car is saying to me or what my dashboard messages mean as they are in Japanese. Not sure if this needs replaced or reconfigured.

Dashboard Sat Nav Hole - the sat NAV has been removed and I am thinking of just getting a grill to cover the spot perhaps there is an alternative?

Are there any other modifications that I should consider for the UK?

Dec 21st, 2022, 15:34	#1
Cramond New Member Last Online: Jan 9th, 2023 11:05 Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Edinburgh	Modifying Japanese Imported Volvo V70R Hi, I bought a Japanese imported Volvo V70R AWD 2003 with low mileage around a year ago and have been using it happily ever since. There are a couple of modifications that I think the car needs and I thought I could tap in to the collect knowledge to get some advice before proceeding: Speedometer - currently in kilometres and I think probably worth changing out for MPH etc. Should I go used or new? Music System - I suspect that Japanese radio stations broadcast on a different frequency range but I can only get my radio up to 90MHz currently limited to Radio 2 if I want FM. It looks like I will be restricted to a Volvo unit due to the unusual shape? Suggestions? Dashboard Warning Script & Announcements - I think this is controlled by the ECU ? I currently have no idea what my car is saying to me or what my dashboard messages mean as they are in Japanese. Not sure if this needs replaced or reconfigured. Dashboard Sat Nav Hole - the sat NAV has been removed and I am thinking of just getting a grill to cover the spot perhaps there is an alternative? Are there any other modifications that I should consider for the UK?