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smithdsouza Jul 5, 2010 02:53 AM

Top 5 Car Accessories that makes your car better
 
1. Air freshener- by a quality one, as they have mostly mild aromas that don't cause nausea while driving. Having a nice odor in your car not only makes you feel better but the passengers also.
2. Arm rest- if you've driven long distances, you've probably noticed that it wouldn't be a bad thing if you could rest your right arm, or lean on the side a bit. The arm rest is perfect for that. You can buy it for a fair price and the installation is simple. Most arm-rests are retractable and offer additional space in the cabin (for keys, documents, etc).
3.Auto upholstery- the seats on most used cars are in bad shape. If there aren't any holes, scratches or torn-up parts, then the original fabric is pale from usage, sun etc. Changing the upholstery can make a world of change, there is a wide variety of colors, fabrics and even with heating. You can combine this with new foot-pads.
4. Cosmetic spray for plastics- mostly a silicone based spray that revives the look of your plastic. You can apply it when you wash your car (not every time) and rub it in with a cloth. The effect is nice as you'll get the plastic in good looking shape again. Most sprays have in it a nice aroma which makes the effect even better.
5. Steering wheel and gear knob: this is a rather costly option, as custom steering wheels aren't cheap. But you can find a nice half plastic-half wood steering wheel for a reasonable price. The variety of the gear knobs is endless so it's up to you. It would be nice for the steering wheel and gear knob to be alike.

rspi Jul 17, 2010 09:17 PM

No Way!

1. AC
2. Auto Trany
3. Light Tint
4. CD/Cassette Stereo
5. ABS

Yes Auto Trans is an upgrade.

swiftjustice44 Jul 28, 2010 12:27 PM

I think we're all in agreement that old Volvos smell!!:)
On a 240, the optional arm rest is wonderful.
IPD 25/25mm sway bars
Bilstein shocks
wider tires
USB input on radio. The heck w/ CD's. I can plug a thumb drive in and have hundreds of songs right there. Coolest thing in 20 years.

gilber33 Jul 28, 2010 03:16 PM

Half the posts in this threads are spam. lol.

rspi Jul 31, 2010 08:11 AM

Must be because they are ludacris. How do they do that anyway? And why? Just trying to post a link in their signature?

NCVOLVO940 Jan 4, 2011 08:13 PM

what? no fuzzy dice?:D

swiftjustice44 Jan 5, 2011 12:19 PM

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Well, I do have a set of black pleather dice!! As we all know, the 240 really lacks places for drink holders. The map pockets will hold a 12 oz. can but that's it. So, I just scored an excellent condition 240 arm rest with cup holders. Will make the GT super special!
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jackcrown Jan 8, 2011 04:03 PM

1. Radar Detector
2. GPS Sat Nav
3. No Vac Deodorizer
4. Portable Jump Starter
5. Tow rope

xxblindxx Jan 9, 2011 04:21 PM

add turbo to the list :p

sktrmoss Jan 15, 2011 07:19 PM

1. Air freshners
2. Nice Floor mats
3. Mcguiers Hot Tire Shine
4. Seat warmers in winter/ ac in summer
5. European License tag/ vanity plate on the front


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