Volvo 850 Made from 1993 to 1997, this Volvo line was available in both a wagon and a sedan, both with were graced with several trim levels.
View Poll Results: A poll
Get it its cheap
100.00%
Voters: 1. You may not vote on this poll

Should I?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 20, 2007 | 06:27 PM
  #1  
yert315's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Member
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 84
Likes: 0
From: Arizona
Default Should I?



It's from the Erebuni site and it's on sale for$150 for front lip and side skirts.
If the picture doesn't show up its here: http://www.erebunicorp.com/ge/volvo850.htm
 
Reply
Old Nov 20, 2007 | 06:40 PM
  #2  
S70driver's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 6,068
Likes: 13
From: NOYB
Default RE: Should I?

Up to you man. There aren't many body kits on the market for Volvo's. I have seen this body kit in person, but it was all beat up.

Personally I wouldn't buy it.
 
Reply
Old Nov 20, 2007 | 06:44 PM
  #3  
S70_Driver's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 149
Likes: 0
Default RE: Should I?

I am a fairly practical guy, and "ground effects" body add-ons can look cool, and in some cases might even provide some air management benefits at speed, but, they also can cause ground clearance problems on real roads, which can have speed bumps, potholes, parking curbs, and snow, for example. If you lower the chassis *and* add skirts and a lower airdam, then the aforementioned goes double. A lot of modifications that are greatfor use ona racetrack, are in my opinion, not sogreat on public roads. Just my $0.02... everyone has different priorities.
 
Reply
Old Nov 20, 2007 | 06:56 PM
  #4  
tech's Avatar
Administrator
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 36,349
Likes: 45
From: Orlando, Florida
Default RE: Should I?

Its alright.Looks similiar to the kit that was on my mustang.
 
Reply
Old Nov 20, 2007 | 07:03 PM
  #5  
yert315's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Member
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 84
Likes: 0
From: Arizona
Default RE: Should I?

ok thanks guys. I was on the fence with it but now that I look at it, it looks too ricy for me. I think I'll save my money and get an "R" bumper or maybe this one:

 
Reply
Old Nov 20, 2007 | 07:08 PM
  #6  
S70driver's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 6,068
Likes: 13
From: NOYB
Default RE: Should I?

I would suggest an R front bumper. And be done with it.

Or an R front bumper an a VST lip.
 
Reply
Old Nov 20, 2007 | 07:36 PM
  #7  
tech's Avatar
Administrator
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 36,349
Likes: 45
From: Orlando, Florida
Default RE: Should I?

I like the R bunper thats why my White one has the R bumper on it.
it cost almost $400.00 painted total.
Name:  Volvo866.jpg
Views: 332
Size:  40.4 KB
 
Reply
Old Nov 20, 2007 | 08:09 PM
  #8  
yert315's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Member
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 84
Likes: 0
From: Arizona
Default RE: Should I?

Tech, did you buy your R bumper from Viva? Because $400 is a really good price for it painted. I checked viva and its $410 shipped (unpainted).
And I cant figure out VST's site. They say their distributor in the US is IPD, but IPD's site only has grills and skid plates in the exterior section..
 
Reply
Old Nov 20, 2007 | 08:11 PM
  #9  
tech's Avatar
Administrator
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 36,349
Likes: 45
From: Orlando, Florida
Default RE: Should I?

No I bought mine from the Local Dealer Got a really good deal(I used to work there)
Then had it painted at our body shop. (Our shop uses them)
Actually it was a little cheaper but also add the Foglights and it comes to $400.00.

I also keep telling the wife she better watch when parking.
Thank god still not a scratch.
 
Reply
Old Nov 20, 2007 | 08:17 PM
  #10  
tech's Avatar
Administrator
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 36,349
Likes: 45
From: Orlando, Florida
Default RE: Should I?

The Volvo part# for the bumper is 9151251
 
Reply
Old Nov 20, 2007 | 08:34 PM
  #11  
yert315's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Member
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 84
Likes: 0
From: Arizona
Default RE: Should I?

Oh ok wow, you got one good deal. It'll probly be around 500 by the time i'm done.
I got a quote for an exhaust for 600 for the 3" DP and 2.5 piping. I think I'll go with that instead.

I'll just live with the scratches on the side and bottom.

Oh while I'm at it. My back bumber is cracked (not the plastic part, the part under it). Is there a way I can fix it?
 
Reply
Old Nov 20, 2007 | 08:46 PM
  #12  
S70driver's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 6,068
Likes: 13
From: NOYB
Default RE: Should I?

$600 total made and installed for a 3" downpipe and 2.5" catback system?

1. Mandrel bent
2. Stainless Steel (SS)

I am wondering if those items 1 and 2 are what your is going to be.
 
Reply
Old Nov 20, 2007 | 08:52 PM
  #13  
yert315's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Member
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 84
Likes: 0
From: Arizona
Default RE: Should I?

i know forsure itsmandrel bent and im pretty sure its stainless steel. what other material would it be?
 
Reply
Old Nov 20, 2007 | 08:59 PM
  #14  
S70driver's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 6,068
Likes: 13
From: NOYB
Default RE: Should I?

ORIGINAL: yert315

i know forsure itsmandrel bent and im pretty sure its stainless steel. what other material would it be?
Aluminized Steel.

$600 for a 3" mandrel bent downpipe and a 2.5" mandrel bent catback system is cheap. Also if it is really SS it is even more of a deal.

I was quoted $800+ alone for a 3" mandrel bent downpipe in SS. This was by a local shop. The only one that can mandrel bend.
 
Reply
Old Nov 20, 2007 | 09:53 PM
  #15  
tech's Avatar
Administrator
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 36,349
Likes: 45
From: Orlando, Florida
Default RE: Should I?

The aluminum or Foam part?
 
Reply
Old Nov 20, 2007 | 10:04 PM
  #16  
yert315's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Member
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 84
Likes: 0
From: Arizona
Default RE: Should I?

well either way its still a great deal.he said he is going to have trouble making the 3" DP, but he would do it.

And tech, what do you mean by aluminum or foam part?
 
Reply
Old Nov 20, 2007 | 11:08 PM
  #17  
tech's Avatar
Administrator
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 36,349
Likes: 45
From: Orlando, Florida
Default RE: Should I?

On the Rear bumper.
You asked above how to fix it.
 
Reply
Old Nov 20, 2007 | 11:15 PM
  #18  
yert315's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Member
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 84
Likes: 0
From: Arizona
Default RE: Should I?

oh oh yeah. well i dont know what you mean by the aluminum or foam. I just went back out and checked again.Its the plastic part and the crack starts from the bottom of the trim to about half way down the rear (fascia i guess its called).
To clarify, the part that's cracked is the back bumper (plastic part) by the tail pipe.
 
Reply
Old Nov 20, 2007 | 11:16 PM
  #19  
tech's Avatar
Administrator
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 36,349
Likes: 45
From: Orlando, Florida
Default RE: Should I?

Maybe someone can fiberglass it but most of the time those repairs cost alot.
I would search for a used one already painted your color.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
abzack
Volvo S80
3
Jul 3, 2012 09:41 AM
elmo_allen
Volvo S80
3
Jan 17, 2012 02:56 AM
777funk
Volvo 240, 740 & 940
3
Mar 17, 2009 01:54 PM
dpvovo
Volvo 850
10
Feb 1, 2008 10:49 PM
Erock198
All Other Volvo's
1
Oct 28, 2003 02:28 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:31 PM.