My progression and upgrades
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My progression and upgrades
This is all I have done to my car since day one to present.
As some might remember this is what my car looked like at day one.
After much work to get the body and paint back to where it should be it looked like this.
Then the modding began Fender lights
S70 tailppipe extension
Dual guage pod
Then more damage due to tractor trailer tire Also needed a new radiator.
Then the newer style center caps also new lugs since pic.
Then the Hid's I will never go back to regular headlights.
Next the window tint
Euro front tag
Volt guage in the A/C vent
Aftermarket radio
Eurosport tuning cold air kit and MBC
Headlight with euro corner lights and Halo
Carbon fiber trunk insert
Also forgot the blacked out grill went in really early.
There is many more mods to come in the future I will keep updating this post.
As some might remember this is what my car looked like at day one.
After much work to get the body and paint back to where it should be it looked like this.
Then the modding began Fender lights
S70 tailppipe extension
Dual guage pod
Then more damage due to tractor trailer tire Also needed a new radiator.
Then the newer style center caps also new lugs since pic.
Then the Hid's I will never go back to regular headlights.
Next the window tint
Euro front tag
Volt guage in the A/C vent
Aftermarket radio
Eurosport tuning cold air kit and MBC
Headlight with euro corner lights and Halo
Carbon fiber trunk insert
Also forgot the blacked out grill went in really early.
There is many more mods to come in the future I will keep updating this post.
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RE: My progression and upgrades
I have an older Phillips one not sure what temp it is. Looks almost a little blue as well.
If you want to try a cheap one and roll the dice then try the e-bay kit for like $69.00. If you want better try http://www.sharphid.com/
They are a pretty good place.
I have the lows only. When I can finally find and buy a set of OEM fogs I will do them as well.
If you want to try a cheap one and roll the dice then try the e-bay kit for like $69.00. If you want better try http://www.sharphid.com/
They are a pretty good place.
I have the lows only. When I can finally find and buy a set of OEM fogs I will do them as well.
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I like your shot of the car at night and the way the light has a ring around the light. You mean the fogs can also be HID's? Also, is the T-5 spoiler the only way to get recessed fogs on the 850's? My wagon is not a T-5 but is a Platinum Turbo.
Actually, in looking at your pictures again, you have a shot that says you won't go back to regular lights, and then the night shot. The night shot is the inside front lights, and the previous shot the outside lights are lite. What is the inside light with the blue light ring?
Actually, in looking at your pictures again, you have a shot that says you won't go back to regular lights, and then the night shot. The night shot is the inside front lights, and the previous shot the outside lights are lite. What is the inside light with the blue light ring?
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RE: My progression and upgrades
Some added a Halo to the inside around the highbeam. Your platinum should already have the fogs in them. The fogs I have now are aftermarket. OEM ones sit flush. That aftermarket ones sit back some. I need a set of OEM one. Yes you can HID them as well. They should be H1 bulbs just like my aftermarket headlights.
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RE: My progression and upgrades
ORIGINAL: Quick Brick
Your fog lights would, for your model, go into the spaces that have the little grilled insert on the drivers side of the bumperand on the passenger side the tow hook would need to be removed for the light to fit.
Your fog lights would, for your model, go into the spaces that have the little grilled insert on the drivers side of the bumperand on the passenger side the tow hook would need to be removed for the light to fit.
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RE: My progression and upgrades
I found the indent for the cut-out. Now I will need to find the rubber o-ring looking thing and some fogs. Tech, do you know if the 96's are prewired for the fog's in the dash area? I have no toggle for the fogs, just the rear fog.
Also, I was thinking of installing a bumper guard to install more driving and fog lights asI am a camper and backpacker. Sometimes I get on very dark roads. I was pondering the idea of a grill guard and skid plate like something in the link below
http://www.autoanything.com/grille-guards/index.aspx
and install a couple of large PIAA's. Not too volvo, but neither are 5 five bike racks on top either.
Not sure if there would be a mounting place under to attach it.
Also, I was thinking of installing a bumper guard to install more driving and fog lights asI am a camper and backpacker. Sometimes I get on very dark roads. I was pondering the idea of a grill guard and skid plate like something in the link below
http://www.autoanything.com/grille-guards/index.aspx
and install a couple of large PIAA's. Not too volvo, but neither are 5 five bike racks on top either.
Not sure if there would be a mounting place under to attach it.
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Speaking of lights, in general. Ive been looking around eBay and have found these.
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Volvo-850-94-97-C...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Volvo-850-94-97-O...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Volvo-850-94-97-O...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Volvo-850-94-97-C...QQcmdZViewItem
All, of which I like and think would look good on The Anvil. But I am partial to the Black version of either set.
Now, if you could get the L.E.D.s AND the Angel Eyes, then that would be the best of both worlds.
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http://cgi.ebay.ca/Volvo-850-94-97-C...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Volvo-850-94-97-O...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Volvo-850-94-97-O...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Volvo-850-94-97-C...QQcmdZViewItem
All, of which I like and think would look good on The Anvil. But I am partial to the Black version of either set.
Now, if you could get the L.E.D.s AND the Angel Eyes, then that would be the best of both worlds.
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Well Puffer yo, back atcha,
I agree with S70driver.
While The Anvil isnt a turbo, and after all the cash that Ive put into it, I wish it was. These are great cars bt if you want to start mods in the power department, youd be best to at least start with a turbo version.
Suspension peices like sway bars and braces are good for handling but for pure power, TURBO BABY.
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I agree with S70driver.
While The Anvil isnt a turbo, and after all the cash that Ive put into it, I wish it was. These are great cars bt if you want to start mods in the power department, youd be best to at least start with a turbo version.
Suspension peices like sway bars and braces are good for handling but for pure power, TURBO BABY.
DATSITDATSALL.[sm=smokin.gif]
[sm=icon_cheers.gif]