Finally got round to fitting tailgate spoiler V70 P2

**richiemat** · Sunday 24th January 2010, 21:52

Hi All,

Since i've had this car its never quite looked finished to me without the spoiler above the rear window so I finally got round to buying a genuine one from ebay and sent it for painting last week. It was ready from the bodyshop on Friday ready and I fitted it today using these instructions which were good - http://vccs.volvocars.se/accessories...e-d71e41b2bd72

I didnt need Volvo's fitting kit as the spoiler already had the stop lamp fitted, electrical connection etc but i understand it contains:

4 m6 bolts
some tie wraps
an electrical connection clip
two templates for marking out the external drilling positions
a blanking piece for the existing rear stop lamp

I did need the correct bolts however so sourced these from a dealer which came to £3.50ish. Armed with a bright day a couple of hours free time and a cordless drill i set to work.

Trim removal - Simple once the torx screws were out inside the tailgate (4no) a lower and upper trim piece are removed to expose the rear wiper motor and wiring.

The drilling - (the point of no return lol) The tailgate is plastic so drilling wasn't a problem and because I didnt have the templates for drilling from the outside I drilled pilot holes from the inside using very light pressure on the drill and a sharp drill bit. The drilling positions are clear on the inside of the tailgate because the there are crosshairs to indicate the hole positions. The tailgate hinge arm impeded slightly because two of the holes are close to it, i anticipated that i may need to adjust the holes but i still found that the holes were still in the correct place.

Fixing - Once the holes of the final size were the formed correct size the spoiler easily hung off of the tailgate because of the lugs it has at the back - nearest the top of the boot. The bolts then were straight forward to fit and tighten, bearing in mind that the tailgate is plastic as is the spoiler I was careful not to overtighten them.

Electrics - the instructions suggest removing and blanking off the existing stop lamp in the rear window. I left the exisitng lamp operational and connected the spoiler wiring into it so that there are 2 working lamps in the centre which seems to look ok.

I took my time especially over the drilling because measure twice (which turned into 3 times) drill once, but am pleased with the overall effect especially because i saved the labour cost of getting someone else to fit it.

Pictures:

I'm pleased with result

When I took the photo above I thought about removing the rear mudflaps, what do you think?

Hope this is useful to someone

Cheers

Rich

**kevin4878** · Sunday 24th January 2010, 21:54

looks very smart, love the reg too. the mud flaps look good, keep em!

**kyebosh** · Sunday 24th January 2010, 21:56

Originally Posted by richiemat

Hi All,

Since i've had this car its never quite looked finished to me without the spoiler above the rear window so I finally got round to buying a genuine one from ebay and sent it for painting last week. It was ready from the bodyshop on Friday ready and I fitted it today using these instructions which were good - http://vccs.volvocars.se/accessories...e-d71e41b2bd72

I didnt need Volvo's fitting kit as the spoiler already had the stop lamp fitted, electrical connection etc but i understand it contains:

4 m6 bolts
some tie wraps
an electrical connection clip
two templates for marking out the external drilling positions
a blanking piece for the existing rear stop lamp

I did need the correct bolts however so sourced these from a dealer which came to £3.50ish. Armed with a bright day a couple of hours free time and a cordless drill i set to work.

Trim removal - Simple once the torx screws were out inside the tailgate (4no) a lower and upper trim piece are removed to expose the rear wiper motor and wiring.

The drilling - (the point of no return lol) The tailgate is plastic so drilling wasn't a problem and because I didnt have the templates for drilling from the outside I drilled pilot holes from the inside using very light pressure on the drill and a sharp drill bit. The drilling positions are clear on the inside of the tailgate because the there are crosshairs to indicate the hole positions. The tailgate hinge arm impeded slightly because two of the holes are close to it, i anticipated that i may need to adjust the holes but i still found that the holes were still in the correct place.

Fixing - Once the holes of the final size were the formed correct size the spoiler easily hung off of the tailgate because of the lugs it has at the back - nearest the top of the boot. The bolts then were straight forward to fit and tighten, bearing in mind that the tailgate is plastic as is the spoiler I was careful not to overtighten them.

Electrics - the instructions suggest removing and blanking off the existing stop lamp in the rear window. I left the exisitng lamp operational and connected the spoiler wiring into it so that there are 2 working lamps in the centre which seems to look ok.

I took my time especially over the drilling because measure twice (which turned into 3 times) drill once, but am pleased with the overall effect especially because i saved the labour cost of getting someone else to fit it.

Pictures:

I'm pleased with result

When I took the photo above I thought about removing the rear mudflaps, what do you think?

Hope this is useful to someone

Cheers

Rich

Good job Rich, looks much better.

**thebadger** · Sunday 24th January 2010, 22:11

Very tidy!

They look the boss with a proper spoiler!

I also left the original break light in operetion. You may notice that the brightness of this is massive! I had considered putting one of thoes "volvo" breaklight decals in the original as it would be less noticable.... but thought better of it!

When I got my car the 3rd light on the spoiler had not been connected to the original one.

**volvokid** · Sunday 24th January 2010, 22:15

Looks tons better now!!!

**t5 stealth** · Sunday 24th January 2010, 22:59

nice job mate...glad you finaly sorted it,well done,looks much better,

**cameron** · Sunday 24th January 2010, 23:04

Spoliers make the estates look 100% better.

Good Job Rich

**phil_woods** · Sunday 24th January 2010, 23:52

sweeeeeeeeeeeet!

**RobbieH** · Monday 25th January 2010, 12:55

Glad to see it all worked out.

IMHO P2 V70's look kinda' naked without spoilers or flaps and mines now fitted with both (http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showpost...59&postcount=4).

Apologies for a quick hijack but is yours the same colour as mine then - 449, Mistral Green?
My wheels need a refurb and I was debating in my head whether to go standard Volvo "Bright silver" or a darker variety. Do you have a full on side shot I could see?

**thebadger** · Monday 25th January 2010, 13:03

Richiemats V70 is on Comets is it not?

I would also like a look as I have a set of comets (due a refurb) & I really want an idea of how they may look.

I'm happy with the state of my Orestes for now, but I would like to get the mudflaps.

Just cannot be bothered with the expense.

**richiemat** · Monday 25th January 2010, 13:32

Originally Posted by RobbieH

Apologies for a quick hijack but is yours the same colour as mine then - 449, Mistral Green?
My wheels need a refurb and I was debating in my head whether to go standard Volvo "Bright silver" or a darker variety. Do you have a full on side shot I could see?

Yes its paint code 449, I went for the dark powder coat colour because of all the black trim and wanted them to match something. An image below at the Vine meet in the summer:

Originally Posted by thebadger

Richiemats V70 is on Comets is it not?

I would also like a look as I have a set of comets (due a refurb) & I really want an idea of how they may look.

I'm happy with the state of my Orestes for now, but I would like to get the mudflaps.

Just cannot be bothered with the expense.

Yes they're Comets

The only side photo i can find is in the attached link but isnt great quality:

http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/attachme...8&d=1217939057

**Flatout Phil** · Monday 25th January 2010, 14:05

Originally Posted by cameron

Spoliers make the estates look 100% better.

It is an interesting thing to consider if it has any other function whatsoever though ; - )

And yes, I like spoilers and roof-bars. My 850 GLE had neither and looked bald and without cojones...
Bit like me really.

**v70torslanda** · Monday 25th January 2010, 14:20

Looking Good!

**cornclose** · Monday 25th January 2010, 14:29

I read somewhere recently that the roof spoiler reduces the drag coefficient by 0.01. Down from 0.29 to 0.28 or similar. This was on a phase 1 V70 (850 style) though, but I'd wager it might have a similar effect on a P2.

**v70torslanda** · Monday 25th January 2010, 14:57

Then we bugger it up completely with huge steamroller tyres!

**t5 stealth** · Monday 25th January 2010, 21:10

i was lead to believe the spoilers are there only to keep the rear windows clear,
i know that since iv adjusted mine the back window is always really filthy,
so it definatly makes a difrence...now iv got more downforce than an F1 car surely lol

or maybe buggerd the aerodynamics lol

**Wobbly Dave** · Tuesday 26th January 2010, 11:12

Top jolly ££££££ - nice work rich. It was the same story for the phase 1's & the 855. Never quite looked right without it.

**Flash B** · Friday 29th January 2010, 19:41

Nice look. I'm after some new alloys to replace my current ones (comets would be good) and mudlflaps...now want a spolier too after seeing this post.

**thebadger** · Friday 29th January 2010, 20:26

Originally Posted by Flatout Phil

It is an interesting thing to consider if it has any other function whatsoever though ; - )

And yes, I like spoilers and roof-bars.

Apart from letting the genetic freakish kids that roam around towns & cities trying to hang on to them as you try to drive over them....

**richiemat** · Friday 29th January 2010, 21:01

Originally Posted by Flash B

Nice look. I'm after some new alloys to replace my current ones (comets would be good) and mudlflaps...now want a spolier too after seeing this post.

I think keyzer soze is selling a P2 spoiler including fitting kit on ebay, send him a pm

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