Front bumper respray... and then a few extras...
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Post 645742 by M-R-P on 2013-09-21 13:27:47
Who wants to see it then? ;)
Post 645744 by Harvey on 2013-09-21 13:33:34
Nice work,last photo looks like the last episode of police camera when a bad boy didn't want to stop.
Eyebrow's for the headlights do you think her indoors will see them.
Post 645745 by M-R-P on 2013-09-21 13:35:23
I think when she sees the finished product, she'll be pretty pleased.
It really sets the front of the car off nicely - realy aggressive :D
Post 645754 by graemewelch on 2013-09-21 13:56:43
looks good but ya need a new number plate to finish it off
Post 645755 by M-R-P on 2013-09-21 13:59:41
[QUOTE=graemewelch;645754]looks good but ya need a new number plate to finish it off[/QUOTE]
Custom plate coming soon mate :)
Post 645756 by graemewelch on 2013-09-21 14:05:01
[QUOTE=M-R-P;645755]Custom plate coming soon mate :)[/QUOTE]
you getting a mrp plate that i saw on here last week
Post 645757 by M-R-P on 2013-09-21 14:08:29
Naa, same plate with custom wording at the bottom.
Post 645760 by oblark on 2013-09-21 14:12:08
Don`t talk to me about bumpers........ I`m having a real nightmare changing my rear bumper- pictures to follow in another thread.
Looking good :) whats the splitter off of ?
Post 645762 by M-R-P on 2013-09-21 14:14:33
Grande Espace.
Post 645764 by Biff on 2013-09-21 14:16:53
I said that was all it needed dude. Looking well!
I have my eye on an espace taxi dumped by our unit. Never seen one on a ph1 R bumper though.
Well done!
Post 645765 by M-R-P on 2013-09-21 14:19:40
I've seen the standard espace splitter used a few times on 850s, Mongo has one. Looks nice.
Where the P2 has a sloping front end, i needed something deeper. Cost me a fiver and needed some trimming but went well I think. :D
Post 645766 by martybelfastt5 on 2013-09-21 14:24:22
wow great improvement well done!
Post 645770 by stribo on 2013-09-21 14:58:03
Looking good mate, but you complain about Ford componenets on the car(of which there are none), then fit a part from a french car. :slap:
Post 645772 by Tomcat on 2013-09-21 15:26:06
If it where me I'd paint the eyebrows white, car looks like it's scowling at the minute Martin, that said though...good job bud!.
Post 645773 by Biff on 2013-09-21 15:26:53
[QUOTE=stribo;645770]Looking good mate, but you complain about Ford componenets on the car(of which there are none), then fit a part from a french car. :slap:[/QUOTE]
A simple piece of rubber with no moving/electrical parts I reckon he's safe with that one...
Post 645774 by Dangerous Dave on 2013-09-21 15:29:15
Nice job there matey :D
Wish I had the time to even wash mine :/
Post 645775 by M-R-P on 2013-09-21 15:34:41
I was going for the scowly. look - job done :)
Post 645785 by Biff on 2013-09-21 17:19:17
Needs some canards on the front bumper, a carbon sheet splitter under the french bit, complete with little struts & some phat compomotive mo5's for the 90's dtm look I reckon. Lol
I've seen a tidy ex plod up by my caravan. Owned by some polish lad according to my Volvo loving chip shop owner.
Post 645793 by c70geoff on 2013-09-21 18:11:17
nice work fella
very nice work
Post 645798 by smithson007 on 2013-09-21 18:27:43
Tidy looking job there mate.
Post 645800 by M-R-P on 2013-09-21 18:30:26
Another pic... cos I like it so much :)
Post 645801 by theflyingbrick on 2013-09-21 18:40:44
that looks the dogs danglys mate give yourself a pat on the back well done big man ;)
Post 645814 by Kingsford G on 2013-09-21 19:23:22
Nice work mate,no more stone chips huh?.If my car is ok tomoz I have a good opportunity to spray my bumper too.
Post 645819 by graemewelch on 2013-09-21 19:28:44
that def looking better. love the grill. would it be hard to paint the inside of fogs black
Post 646032 by AndysR on 2013-09-22 15:21:41
Wow! How good does that look, I even like the eyebrows and I've always hated then, top work Martin fantastic aggressive look :)
Post 646272 by M-R-P on 2013-09-23 11:07:04
Yesterday, I noticed one of the eyebrows seems to try and escape on the naughty side of 70mph :(
More araldyte tonight methinks lol.
Post 646276 by T5RatherAmusin on 2013-09-23 11:16:33
looks good bud!
can i ask why you didnt remove the no plate prior paint tho lol
and grab some of yo missus' nail polish remover on the over spray ;)
tigerseal wouve more than done the job too ;)
Post 646277 by oblark on 2013-09-23 11:18:34
[QUOTE=M-R-P;646272]Yesterday, I noticed one of the eyebrows seems to try and escape on the naughty side of 70mph :(
More araldyte tonight methinks lol.[/QUOTE]
Or more double sided sticky tape :)
Post 646278 by partsforvolvos.com on 2013-09-23 11:19:43
Very nice . the eyebrows look better on projector headlights ...........
Post 646284 by M-R-P on 2013-09-23 11:36:06
[QUOTE=T5RatherAmusin;646276]looks good bud!
can i ask why you didnt remove the no plate prior paint tho lol
and grab some of yo missus' nail polish remover on the over spray ;)
tigerseal wouve more than done the job too ;)[/QUOTE]
The number plate is held on with posh screws that require a special too to remove - a tool which I have lost.
I was in a rush to put the car back together as I had to be at work by 12:00, so the overspray and middle bumper trim will be dealt with soon.
Tigerseal costs money - Araldyte is something I have a lot of ;)
[QUOTE=oblark;646277]Or more double sided sticky tape :)[/QUOTE]
That stuff didn't hold up while the car was stationary lol.
[QUOTE=partsforvolvos.com;646278]Very nice . the eyebrows look better on projector headlights ...........[/QUOTE]
Aah, the Volvo parts pimp, hard at work lmao. When there's some aftermarket headlights that don't look bloody awful, I'll consider it. Until then, I'm keeping an eye out for the facelift projectors in my local scrappy ;)
Post 646287 by partsforvolvos.com on 2013-09-23 11:45:34
:pimp2:
just making suggestions for your next move.
Post 646288 by T5RatherAmusin on 2013-09-23 11:48:22
i like theyr devil eyes!
but the orange lense has to be delt with imo
[ATTACH=CONFIG]22595[/ATTACH]
Post 646291 by M-R-P on 2013-09-23 11:56:22
[QUOTE=partsforvolvos.com;646287]:pimp2:
just making suggestions for your next move.
[/QUOTE]
Yep - those are the ones I mean - horrible - why these manufacturers think everybody wants fairylights in their bloody headlights is beyond me.
I think the standard lights on the facelift P2 look much better and would suit my car perfectly :)
Post 646294 by M-R-P on 2013-09-23 12:01:34
Someone in the states has mounted the projector unit from a RX300 in OE P2 headlights, that looked pretty cool...
....Father in law has a RX300....
Post 646295 by T5RatherAmusin on 2013-09-23 12:01:59
you buy me them and you can have mine mart! ::uglyhamme
Post 646296 by M-R-P on 2013-09-23 12:06:34
[QUOTE=T5RatherAmusin;646295]you buy me them and you can have mine mart! ::uglyhamme[/QUOTE]
Hmmm. let me think about that for a minute....
...... thought about it... :finger:
Post 646297 by T5RatherAmusin on 2013-09-23 12:09:05
the last of them had sweet lights too
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Post 646298 by M-R-P on 2013-09-23 12:11:47
[QUOTE=T5RatherAmusin;646297]the last of them had sweet lights too
[ATTACH=CONFIG]22596[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
That's the ones I'm after ;)
Post 646299 by T5RatherAmusin on 2013-09-23 12:15:48
ye everytime i see them on ebays they wants redonculus money for them!
prob looking 4 figures for a set ffs!
Post 646300 by partsforvolvos.com on 2013-09-23 12:18:17
that must be a xenon light ?
Post 646302 by M-R-P on 2013-09-23 12:21:57
[QUOTE=partsforvolvos.com;646300]that must be a xenon light ?[/QUOTE]
I'll retrofit cheapy HIDs :)
Post 646303 by T5RatherAmusin on 2013-09-23 12:22:12
ye think it was bout 2007 they came in...
Post 646304 by M-R-P on 2013-09-23 12:22:30
[QUOTE=T5RatherAmusin;646299]ye everytime i see them on ebays they wants redonculus money for them!
prob looking 4 figures for a set ffs![/QUOTE]
If I find a set in the scrappy, it won't be 3 figures ;)
Post 646307 by T5RatherAmusin on 2013-09-23 12:36:34
nah i know what u mean, but good luck with that! ahahah ;)
still yet to go lurkin thru my local scrappies see what availables tbh lol
Post 646309 by partsforvolvos.com on 2013-09-23 12:41:57
according to vida, it was 2005-2009 one part number.
just find one that has xenons , that is not an R
Post 646311 by M-R-P on 2013-09-23 12:51:50
Scrappies are great - I got one of these for a fiver on Friday :)
Post 646312 by T5RatherAmusin on 2013-09-23 12:53:39
nah defo didnt come out then 2005 were thes xenons
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they came out when they had theyr 2nd facelift with the indicators in the mirrors etc time
also y not the R ones?
[QUOTE=M-R-P;646311]Scrappies are great - I got one of these for a fiver on Friday :)[/QUOTE]
:slap:
Post 646314 by partsforvolvos.com on 2013-09-23 12:54:14
ha ha, i'd keep that hidden at volvo meets if i were u.
or is it for the starlet ?
Post 646317 by M-R-P on 2013-09-23 12:56:25
[QUOTE=partsforvolvos.com;646314]ha ha, i'd keep that hidden at volvo meets if i were u.
or is it for the starlet ?[/QUOTE]
I was offering it round at the softies meet yesterday lmao :)
There's no room under the bonnet of the starlet for something that big (it's nearly a foot round lol).
I'm tempted to carbon wrap it and fit it on the Sweed...
Post 646321 by partsforvolvos.com on 2013-09-23 13:01:13
[QUOTE=T5RatherAmusin;646312]nah defo didnt come out then 2005 were thes xenons
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they came out when they had theyr 2nd facelift with the indicators in the mirrors etc time
also y not the R ones?
:slap:[/QUOTE]
urrgh they're nasty .....
if it was at the same time as the mirrors, then it would be 2007 model year.
the r ones wont have that little sidelight bar in
Post 646354 by M-R-P on 2013-09-23 16:36:12
I'd tolerate those lights as it wouldn't be such a wiring nightmare :)
Now that the front's pretty much sorted, I'm left with the dilemma of what to do with the rear bumper. It's dented, hanging about 10mm low in places and in need of a respray. I wonder what sort of trim/lip etc I could throw at it...?
Any ideas peeps?
Post 646364 by graemewelch on 2013-09-23 17:49:18
[QUOTE=M-R-P;646291]Yep - those are the ones I mean - horrible - why these manufacturers think everybody wants fairylights in their bloody headlights is beyond me.
I think the standard lights on the facelift P2 look much better and would suit my car perfectly :)[/QUOTE]
couldnt agree more. its the kind of thing id expect to be sold in halfords. angels eyes are another thing i hate.
Post 646366 by T5RatherAmusin on 2013-09-23 17:54:33
[QUOTE=M-R-P;646354]
Now that the front's pretty much sorted, I'm left with the dilemma of what to do with the rear bumper. It's dented, hanging about 10mm low in places and in need of a respray. I wonder what sort of trim/lip etc I could throw at it...?
Any ideas peeps?[/QUOTE]
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOLVO-V70-P26-05-07-REAR-BUMPER-SPOILER-TUNING-GT-/200856588805?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2ec3fc5205
Post 646368 by graemewelch on 2013-09-23 18:18:55
thats awful. i think it started off as a saxo bodykit and found its way on to a vovlo
Post 646369 by T5RatherAmusin on 2013-09-23 18:23:24
you was only messaging me the other day about fitting the same thing on your car~! :rotfl:
thats also a copy of a gen volvo sport kit...
Post 646372 by graemewelch on 2013-09-23 18:33:54
not that style. the one i was looking at looks more oe. that bumper looks wrong on the v70. a subtle lip spoiler at most
Post 646396 by M-R-P on 2013-09-23 20:11:09
[QUOTE=T5RatherAmusin;646366]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOLVO-V70-P26-05-07-REAR-BUMPER-SPOILER-TUNING-GT-/200856588805?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2ec3fc5205[/QUOTE]
I could use that as a base and modify it bit I'm not paying that much for something I'm going to attack with a grinder lol. the front end mods cost me a grand total of 24 quid plus 20 quid for the paint.
Post 646513 by jdavis on 2013-09-24 05:22:13
Looks good Martin.
Post 646518 by cherry1809 on 2013-09-24 05:55:14
Looking good buddy! :D
Post 646551 by M-R-P on 2013-09-24 08:29:04
Cheerz guys, she'll be getting a good wash and polish soon and I'll get some piccies up :)
Had loads of people stop and look at the front end recently. Even the mut from over the road chose not to piss on the car this morning :)
Post 646790 by iancho on 2013-09-25 07:06:22
Just found this thread Martin as my computer is playing up and i'm missing loads of stuff :cry:
Looks bloody brill mate!
It's a real credit to you as too how far you have taken this car since you got it! Top work again from you Mr Peachey! :B_thumb:
Post 646821 by M-R-P on 2013-09-25 08:02:45
Thanks Ian, I try :)
P.S. I'll get that package off to you as soon as my paypal starts working again and I can get at my money lol.
Post 646877 by graemewelch on 2013-09-25 11:53:41
looking at these pics has given me the motavation to go and get some paint and then im going to whip the bumper of my car and make all those nasty stonechips go away.
Post 647130 by iancho on 2013-09-26 06:24:09
[QUOTE=M-R-P;646821]Thanks Ian, I try :)
P.S. I'll get that package off to you as soon as my paypal starts working again and I can get at my money lol.[/QUOTE]
Try you do mate and your very good at it!
Don't worry about the Package mate whenever your ready I'm in no rush and it was my mistake so I will fully reimburse you :)
Post 647780 by graemewelch on 2013-09-28 15:34:08
cracking write up. just whipped mine off. 5 mn job. cant beleve how easy it was. the rear grill is a bit of a stuburn thing to remove. did you paint yours satin black.
Post 647787 by M-R-P on 2013-09-28 16:08:29
yes mate - page 1, first post, about half way down ;)
Post 658482 by silverhorse on 2013-11-06 21:54:10
Just read this thread for first time. Looks good does that. What fixings did you use for the splitter?
Post 658484 by M-R-P on 2013-11-06 21:55:57
Tec screws mate. Soon to be rivets.
2. Headlight wipers (if you have them) - undo the 8mm nut but leave it at the end of the shaft and squeeze the wiper arm off using pliers against the nut...
3. In both wheelarches you'll find the retaining screws for the sides of the bumper, undo the T25 torx screw 4 or 5 turns but don't remove it, then push it in.
4. Pull the bumper sides away from the car by pushing towards the front of the car and pulling outward...
5. Prize the bumper trims off, they don't put up much of a fight...
Underneath, you'll find a bolt (I think it's 15mm head) on each side. remove them.
The bumper will now roll forward and drop off. Make sure you disconnect your foglights before you walk off with the bumper lol.
Now... Anybody remember 2 years ago, when I did my PCV, I was moaning about a torx key vanishing into the depths of the bumper? Look waht I found lol...
So... on with the prep work...
The bumper is a sort of sandwich affair so separating the two bits was first on the list...
A good opportunity to spray the lower grill black without risk of getting it on the white bits.
Time to test fit a little something...
Some masking, filling and sanding...
While that was drying, I slapped a little something on the car... can you spot them?
