Giving my '05 a 2010 facelift! - Page 28

kristoff · Dec 7th, 2011, 11:01

I love this thread, I've read it twice all the way through. Big up to you guys, some great information here.

VenomS40 · Dec 17th, 2011, 17:53

I'm not sure if I read this some where but cant seem to find it again?

I remember someone saying that the front grill can be taken apart as in the badge (I know this does) and the fins from the matt chrome/chrome surround.

Thats the bit I'm interested in is that the fins can be removed from the surround please?

Also if this can be done can you buy just the fins from the stealers and does any one know the price and part number please?

Any help would be greatful please.

BenB · Dec 18th, 2011, 11:15

The grille comes right apart to all of its parts quite easily once you get it on a bench. I don't think the dealers will sell you the parts individually though, just the complete grille. Check your local dealer though in case they will

VenomS40 · Dec 18th, 2011, 17:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by BenB

The grille comes right apart to all of its parts quite easily once you get it on a bench. I don't think the dealers will sell you the parts individually though, just the complete grille. Check your local dealer though in case they will

Cheers Ben.

craigblues · Dec 18th, 2011, 18:05

Ben, done anything else to your V50?

Ciubix07 · Jan 28th, 2012, 02:52

guys, where did u get the body parts from? would really need some info on this.

thanks

BenB · Jan 28th, 2012, 13:24

All from ebay, either cars being broken for parts, or the parts alone. Took a good few months to gather all the bits. I found my parts already the right colour, which helped!

GazT4 · Feb 3rd, 2012, 11:16

Your car looks awesome now! Love it with silver rails and mirrors too.. Top job!

What can you possibly do next!?

One question, do the facelift rear lights fit with an older rear bumper? Or must rear bumper and rear lights be fitted at same time?

BenB · Feb 3rd, 2012, 11:23

I'm trying to remember which way round it is -

I think the new lights come down further than the old, so you can fit a new bumper while leaving your old lights on (leaving a 2 inch gap between bumper and lights), but can't fit the new lights while the old bumper is fitted, because the bumper comes up too high and will get in the way of where the lights go by a couple of inches.

It's either that or completely the opposite!! (Helpful, I know!)

GazT4 · Feb 3rd, 2012, 11:28

Damn! In that case, any chance you (or anybody here) has an old style rear light for grabs?

Dec 7th, 2011, 11:01	#271
kristoff Member Last Online: Jun 7th, 2013 09:43 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dundee	I love this thread, I've read it twice all the way through. Big up to you guys, some great information here. __________________ S40D SE 2005 Dawn Blue Pearl: :broken_heart S40 1.8 SE 2008 Met Black Sapphire : :broken_heart BMW E90 320d MSport 2008 Met Black Sapphire

Dec 17th, 2011, 17:53	#272
VenomS40 08 Volvo S40 SE Sport R-D Last Online: May 6th, 2016 23:08 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gloucester	Yet Another Grill Question....? I'm not sure if I read this some where but cant seem to find it again? I remember someone saying that the front grill can be taken apart as in the badge (I know this does) and the fins from the matt chrome/chrome surround. Thats the bit I'm interested in is that the fins can be removed from the surround please? Also if this can be done can you buy just the fins from the stealers and does any one know the price and part number please? Any help would be greatful please. __________________ Volvo S40 SE Sport R-Design + Winter Pack

Dec 18th, 2011, 11:15	#273
BenB V50 Driver Last Online: May 16th, 2022 09:47 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Manchester	The grille comes right apart to all of its parts quite easily once you get it on a bench. I don't think the dealers will sell you the parts individually though, just the complete grille. Check your local dealer though in case they will

Dec 18th, 2011, 18:05	#275
craigblues VOC Member Last Online: Jun 22nd, 2021 08:47 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Worcestershire	Ben, done anything else to your V50?

Jan 28th, 2012, 02:52	#276
Ciubix07 New Member Last Online: Aug 4th, 2014 14:28 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: London	guys, where did u get the body parts from? would really need some info on this. thanks

Jan 28th, 2012, 13:24	#277
BenB V50 Driver Last Online: May 16th, 2022 09:47 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Manchester	All from ebay, either cars being broken for parts, or the parts alone. Took a good few months to gather all the bits. I found my parts already the right colour, which helped!

Feb 3rd, 2012, 11:16	#278
GazT4 Diesel Power Last Online: Oct 21st, 2014 16:11 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Fife, Scotland.	Your car looks awesome now! Love it with silver rails and mirrors too.. Top job! What can you possibly do next!? One question, do the facelift rear lights fit with an older rear bumper? Or must rear bumper and rear lights be fitted at same time?

Feb 3rd, 2012, 11:23	#279
BenB V50 Driver Last Online: May 16th, 2022 09:47 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Manchester	I'm trying to remember which way round it is - I think the new lights come down further than the old, so you can fit a new bumper while leaving your old lights on (leaving a 2 inch gap between bumper and lights), but can't fit the new lights while the old bumper is fitted, because the bumper comes up too high and will get in the way of where the lights go by a couple of inches. It's either that or completely the opposite!! (Helpful, I know!)

Feb 3rd, 2012, 11:28	#280
GazT4 Diesel Power Last Online: Oct 21st, 2014 16:11 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Fife, Scotland.	Damn! In that case, any chance you (or anybody here) has an old style rear light for grabs?

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