A bit of a make-over - Page 3

GaryS40 · Dec 10th, 2011, 21:59

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Originally Posted by 600andy

So, here we go, the before and after pics. Have added some black bezels to the headlamps, black indicator units (with snazzy bulbs) and some white side markers - ordered a new eggcrate grille to but it hasnt arrived yet - will be any day so will do some more pics then......meanwhile....boot spoiler and front splitter and some chrome door handles to do yet and then it will look the dogs gonads!

Hi Andy

The car looks great, with the mods you have made!

The front splitter really changes the appearance of the front of the car.

I did these mods in the springtime, this year and the car was transformed.

I have a set of BBS Craters, STILL waiting to be re-furbished and fitted with tyres and that will be it complete.

Remember, if you fit a rear spoiler, you need to fit uprated dampers to the boot, so they can handle the extra weight.

The grille will really make a difference, when it is fitted. If the badge space isn't already there, I would consider leaving the grille as it is, as loads of people tend to do the 'de-badged' look these days - just a thought.

Look forward to seeing the extra photos.

Gary

atnas666 · Dec 11th, 2011, 16:22

All looking very good guys love that front splitter where did you pick that up from?

GaryS40 · Dec 16th, 2011, 18:11

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Originally Posted by atnas666

All looking very good guys love that front splitter where did you pick that up from?

Hi atnas666

You can often pick these up at the scrappies, but try and get the fixing screws and clips too.

Also, make sure you get the centre cover at the same time, as these do tend to 'go walkies'.

Best fitting it to a removed bumper, as it is not that easy to install, while attached to the car.

Gary

atnas666 · Dec 16th, 2011, 18:32

Thanks mate ill have look next time im down the local :-)

600andy · Dec 19th, 2011, 08:29

Well pixxed off! Just recieved an email from FK-Automotive - 3 weeks after ordering and paying for my new front grille that they are cancelling the order (mulitiple choice reasons) and that I will be refunded within 5-7 days - so a Month wasted, my money back and no pigging grille still!!! AAAAAAgggghhhhhhhhh!!!!!

Will have to try someone else now - ROLLOCKS - been looking forward to that!!

DC6839 · Dec 19th, 2011, 08:54

I ordered and rec'd one, the same grill but from a different source. It was smashed to bits when it arrived (well at least three of the fitting tags were snapped) and it would not have fitted anyway (was advertised as S40 to 2004). Returned it and got a full refund.

pringle_addict · Dec 19th, 2011, 09:17

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Originally Posted by 600andy

Well pixxed off! Just recieved an email from FK-Automotive - 3 weeks after ordering and paying for my new front grille that they are cancelling the order (mulitiple choice reasons) and that I will be refunded within 5-7 days - so a Month wasted, my money back and no pigging grille still!!! AAAAAAgggghhhhhhhhh!!!!!

Will have to try someone else now - ROLLOCKS - been looking forward to that!!

As a quick fix/interim solution, have you thought about painting the ribs of the chrome grille.

Can look quite good...

LINKY

600andy · Dec 19th, 2011, 18:34

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Originally Posted by pringle_addict

As a quick fix/interim solution, have you thought about painting the ribs of the chrome grille.

Can look quite good...

LINKY

If I had the time and urge, would defo do that as it looks great - but have the dosh so just need to get the egg box from somewhere else.....the PFS one is a tad more and looks great.......nice job though man!

pringle_addict · Dec 20th, 2011, 10:28

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Originally Posted by 600andy

.......nice job though man!

Sorry, I was not quite clear, it's not my thread - just used as an example.

DC6839 · Dec 21st, 2011, 10:27

Andy, I have just (yesterday) bought a grill from FK, in Germany, via Amazon. Paid just under £30 for it including delivery.

Then I got an email from FK saying that I might get an email saying the sale was cancelled as they had no stock, but the email was wrong and that my grill would be despatched today, via DHL.

I have checked their website and it appears that they have 44 more in stock.

The grill does have running lights on it so I will decide whether I want to wire them up, or not, when I fit it.

http://www.fk-shop.de/en/Sport-Tunin...=4250414619770

Dec 11th, 2011, 16:22	#22
atnas666 Proud T4 owner Last Online: May 5th, 2021 16:04 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: guildford	All looking very good guys love that front splitter where did you pick that up from? __________________ '99 S40 T4 (Running on LPG) '97 S40 2.0CD (Sold to Completefluke) Volvo FM12 420Bhp Draw-bar - Car Transporter

Dec 16th, 2011, 18:32	#24
atnas666 Proud T4 owner Last Online: May 5th, 2021 16:04 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: guildford	Thanks mate ill have look next time im down the local :-) __________________ '99 S40 T4 (Running on LPG) '97 S40 2.0CD (Sold to Completefluke) Volvo FM12 420Bhp Draw-bar - Car Transporter

Dec 19th, 2011, 08:29	#25
600andy Member Last Online: Apr 5th, 2012 16:33 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Woodley, Reading	Well pixxed off! Just recieved an email from FK-Automotive - 3 weeks after ordering and paying for my new front grille that they are cancelling the order (mulitiple choice reasons) and that I will be refunded within 5-7 days - so a Month wasted, my money back and no pigging grille still!!! AAAAAAgggghhhhhhhhh!!!!! Will have to try someone else now - ROLLOCKS - been looking forward to that!! __________________ 600andy Previous Volvos;- S40 S Turbo, 340 GLS, 360 GLE, 440 Turbo, 740 Turbo (The beast) 480 Turbo & 850 T5

Dec 19th, 2011, 08:54	#26
DC6839 Goldwing Rider Last Online: May 15th, 2024 13:28 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lincolnshire	Front Grill I ordered and rec'd one, the same grill but from a different source. It was smashed to bits when it arrived (well at least three of the fitting tags were snapped) and it would not have fitted anyway (was advertised as S40 to 2004). Returned it and got a full refund. __________________ 2013 Volvo V70 D3 2004 Volvo V70 D5 -MOT Now Nov. 2020 (yeah !)- SOLD 1993 Honda Goldwing GL1500SE(P) Sadly SOLD Even more Radio Controlled Model Aeroplanes

Dec 21st, 2011, 10:27	#30
DC6839 Goldwing Rider Last Online: May 15th, 2024 13:28 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lincolnshire	Egg Box Grill Andy, I have just (yesterday) bought a grill from FK, in Germany, via Amazon. Paid just under £30 for it including delivery. Then I got an email from FK saying that I might get an email saying the sale was cancelled as they had no stock, but the email was wrong and that my grill would be despatched today, via DHL. I have checked their website and it appears that they have 44 more in stock. The grill does have running lights on it so I will decide whether I want to wire them up, or not, when I fit it. http://www.fk-shop.de/en/Sport-Tunin...=4250414619770 __________________ 2013 Volvo V70 D3 2004 Volvo V70 D5 -MOT Now Nov. 2020 (yeah !)- SOLD 1993 Honda Goldwing GL1500SE(P) Sadly SOLD Even more Radio Controlled Model Aeroplanes

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