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1stRaven
08-29-2005, 05:19 PM
I had to change my headlight glass as a stone smashed the last one. Rupert and myself decided to make a few changes while we were at it. Before we start, big thanks to Rupert for his time and help. I owe you (another one :-P )

Front end removed
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/29-08-05/IMAG0044.jpg

Pimp wiring for driving lamps :oops:
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/29-08-05/IMAG0045.jpg

Ram Air (Swiss Style)
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/29-08-05/IMAG0046.jpg

New spoiler fitted
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/29-08-05/IMAG0055.jpg
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/29-08-05/IMAG0057.jpg
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/29-08-05/IMAG0058.jpg

Since my boot rams are a bit too weak to hold the boot, I needed a prop but i have more style than just using a bit of wood
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/29-08-05/IMAG0051.jpg
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/29-08-05/IMAG0052.jpg
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/29-08-05/IMAG0054.jpg

All done, time to pimp the car
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/29-08-05/IMAG0059.jpg
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/29-08-05/IMAG0060.jpg
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/29-08-05/IMAG0061.jpg
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/29-08-05/IMAG0062.jpg
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/29-08-05/IMAG0063.jpg
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/29-08-05/IMAG0066.jpg
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/29-08-05/IMAG0067.jpg
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/29-08-05/IMAG0068.jpg

and good, quick driving by rupert = torn headliner (rear window was open)
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/29-08-05/IMAG0070.jpg

right, this is the old front end.
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/15-05-05/IMAG0028.JPG

and this is the new one.
http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/29-08-05/IMAG0065.jpg

What are the differences?
samyboy
08-29-2005, 05:24 PM
new headlight glass and a rear wing off the ruperts car.......was he behaving and driving with due care around rounderbouts :rofl:
blu92in99
08-29-2005, 05:24 PM
Removed headlamp wipers and trim bezel around grille is now silver instead of black. License plate is still blurry though. :-P


-Justin
1stRaven
08-29-2005, 05:25 PM
still missing some stuff
TheJoyOfSix
08-29-2005, 05:26 PM
Yea, rear spoiler (not mine, he found a silver one), new h/light glass, drilled airbox.......

And 4 other things........
samyboy
08-29-2005, 05:26 PM
accuired bilsten sports shocks

ariel ........was the tow bar there before??
grizlyadams
08-29-2005, 05:30 PM
accuired bilsten sports shocks

ariel ........was the tow bar there before??

they arnt sports....

ill not give any of it away...

oh and mate, the car looks damn good now
Griz
Angus242164
08-29-2005, 05:30 PM
Looking good, I did a similar thing on my 760 with the grille, with a chrome surround from the 760 grille, but the eggcrate black centre from a turbo grille. Gives the car a genuine luxury-yet-turbo look.
stylngle2003
08-29-2005, 05:31 PM
painted the chin spoiler?
volvogeek
08-29-2005, 05:35 PM
Removed the headlight wipers.

edit: whooops, someone already said that. I'm clueless.
1stRaven
08-29-2005, 05:35 PM
chin spoiler was painted about 3 weeks ago.

yes, the tow bar was there.

kepp going
adrianpike
08-29-2005, 05:39 PM
Radar detector?
adrianpike
08-29-2005, 05:41 PM
Different turn signals too.

Plus that trim at the bottom of the signals.
1stRaven
08-29-2005, 05:42 PM
the indictors are the same, but the bottom trim has been painted. Well done

Still one more
740TurboPerformance
08-29-2005, 05:43 PM
hey did those airbox holes make any difference for ya . . . ?
1stRaven
08-29-2005, 05:44 PM
its not a radar detector, just a holder for my sat nav

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/29-08-05/IMAG0071.jpg
1stRaven
08-29-2005, 05:45 PM
hey did those airbox holes make any difference for ya . . . ?

its a lot more eager to push forward in 4th and 5th gear so i would say yes.
MikeHardy
08-29-2005, 05:51 PM
looks good ryan, i like the grill, i modded my grill today to allow more light out from the spots. and painted my upper chassis braces today. i was bored.
samyboy
08-29-2005, 05:53 PM
ah thats the sat nav that gets him lost goin to Griz's then agen i got lost going home
1stRaven
08-29-2005, 05:54 PM
ah thats the sat nav that gets him lost goin to Griz's then agen i got lost going home

well, it got me to ruperts, so its not that bad. Just needs the full address which some people dont provide. :roll: :roll: :roll: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Husker4volvo
08-29-2005, 07:36 PM
It looks like you have a different grill on the car.
MikeHardy
08-29-2005, 07:39 PM
same grill just the outer trim is done body colour
tjts1
08-29-2005, 07:48 PM
Body color grill trim. Nice.
adrianpike
08-29-2005, 07:51 PM
Is the quarter window tint new?
1stRaven
08-30-2005, 01:20 AM
Is the quarter window tint new?

No, thats stock.
MetalgodZ
08-30-2005, 01:30 AM
Nice car! I love the spoiler, and the tint looks nice, too. Where'd ya get it?

...Spoiler doesn't seem stock, yet still very tasteful.
acbarnett
08-30-2005, 01:33 AM
I have a 740 turbo grille like that one (chrome bordered eggcrate) if anyone wants it for ~$30-40
1stRaven
08-30-2005, 01:40 AM
Nice car! I love the spoiler, and the tint looks nice, too. Where'd ya get it?

...Spoiler doesn't seem stock, yet still very tasteful.

spoiler came off a 760 i think. Rupert (v6 man) sourced it for me. The tint is the same on all the 700 turbos i think.
BoxDriver2
08-30-2005, 01:54 AM
Looks like you wired the signals as daytime running lights.

Not only did you paint the trim, you painted the bottom of the signal housing [EDIT-already mentioned, ignore]

Also appears that you pushed the fogs away from the center of the grill more, but one pic is more up close than the other, so may be a photo playing a trick.

Got moose sticker...
1stRaven
08-30-2005, 02:30 AM
Looks like you wired the signals as daytime running lights.

Nope, these are standard.

Not only did you paint the trim, you painted the bottom of the signal housing [EDIT-already mentioned, ignore]

Also appears that you pushed the fogs away from the center of the grill more, but one pic is more up close than the other, so may be a photo playing a trick.

Got moose sticker...

The sticker is quite old now. been a few months. the other lights haven't been touched but i see what you mean in the pic.
BoxDriver2
08-30-2005, 02:55 AM
Volvo emblem on the fender?

Looks on here:

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/29-08-05/IMAG0059.jpg

but not here:

http://www.ryanniblett.co.uk/images/744/29-08-05/IMAG0060.jpg

Center caps look to be missing the volvo decal, but seems like the sun blocking in some pics.
1stRaven
08-30-2005, 04:23 AM
It is the sun blocking the caps and that emblem.

The one thing that peeps have missed is that we also painted the trim underneath the headlights. Its now silver rather than the plastic grey. Its hard to see on these pics.
Angus242164
08-30-2005, 05:11 AM
That trim under the lights is silver from factory on Australian 700 series, except mine, which was silver, then painted white after smash repairs, then black by the previous owner. The black and white is chipped and flaking, and it looks shocking.

US quad square lights will replace the whole ugly mess soon :)
MikeHardy
08-30-2005, 05:15 AM
why the hell would you goto US quads, don't you like seeing in the dark. or you better have some heavly upgraded lights in those
1stRaven
08-30-2005, 05:20 AM
That trim under the lights is silver from factory on Australian 700 series, except mine, which was silver, then painted white after smash repairs, then black by the previous owner. The black and white is chipped and flaking, and it looks shocking.

US quad square lights will replace the whole ugly mess soon :)

Mine was silver. It was just scratched to hell and the plastic was showing. The paint has sorted them out quite well.
Angus242164
08-30-2005, 07:33 AM
I'll put the Hella inserts from my 242 into them, they're fitted with a pair of 55/130w H4's, and a pair of 100w H1's. 460w of high beam should be sufficient. Brighter than any E code light I've seen to date. Brighter than any other headlight I've seen for that matter :-P
BoxDriver2
08-30-2005, 12:03 PM
It is the sun blocking the caps and that emblem.

The one thing that peeps have missed is that we also painted the trim underneath the headlights. Its now silver rather than the plastic grey. Its hard to see on these pics.

Haha, i thought i read that the trim was painted, but someone said the corner lights :oops:

Nice :)
TheJoyOfSix
08-30-2005, 03:09 PM
Ok, the full list of mods done yesterday is;

Drilled airbox.
Rear spoiler.
Remove headlight wipers.
Paint bottom of indicator clusters, trim piece under lights and grille surround the same colour as the car.
Assist in the continued disintegration of the headling by driving fast with the rear windows open!

We also cleaned the PCV system and fitted a new headlight glass.
1stRaven
08-30-2005, 04:14 PM
and car looks great now.

I'm well pleased with the result!
fenario
08-30-2005, 05:08 PM
You need a few more lights up front there.