'96 S40

[Shaun]

Volvo S40 1.8​

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Engine​

Stock​

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Wheels & Suspension​

17" Alloys​

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Transmission​

Stock​

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Brakes​

Stock​

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Interior​

Stock​

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Cosmetics​

Debadged​

Stock Lip/Spat Kit​

Wind Deflectors​

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Gadgets & Gizmos​

JVC Headunit, USB, CD-RW, Aux​

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Plans:​

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• DeBadge the rear
• Lower it enough but be practical.
• Sort out stereo/speakers (gets very quiet at night)
• Usual service etc.
• Phase 2 Headlights
• Change some Interior pieces to make it a little more modern
• Fix/Replace a side marker lamp
• Fix Roofrack strip split
• Find some suitable wheels
• Fix Exhaust blow.
• Fix electric aerial
• Fix passenger window runner
• New number plates

The other forums are nothing compared to this one so i'll still be kicking around, and asking mechanical Q's.

Catch you on the roads!

 

[will930]

awesome dude a real car! the micra is too obviously!

my dad had the v40 version of this and it went like a train till 180k till it was rear ended in ice

awesome cars

 

[Shaun]

awesome dude a real car! the micra is too obviously!

my dad had the v40 version of this and it went like a train till 180k till it was rear ended in ice

awesome cars

It does feel a bit like a Tank. lol
Looking forward to some alloys.

 

[karlj]

Comfy, quick cars get the t4 engine in it Shaun

 

[Shaun]

Comfy, quick cars get the t4 engine in it Shaun

If i could afford the insurance tax and fuel for it then possibly lol.
the engine is a keeper anyway seems to pull really well considering how heavy the car is.

 

[Shaun]

De-Badged the rear completely now. (still need to sort out plate and handle.)

 

[Shaun]

Replaced Dim Bulbs:

 

[Glen]

you need new number plates

 

[Shaun]

you need new number plates

Read my first post...

 

[Shaun]

 

[Shaun]

New Rear Plate with LED's:

Bump Strips Removed (was good to find out the paint underneath is original and in good condition.)

Little Photoshoot to celebrate the success of a hard days work on it:

I know this car isn't everyone's cup of tea but thanks for looking anyhow.​

 

[karlj]

Looks good Shaun

 

[Shaun]

Looks good Shaun

Thankyou. Considering the age of it there is very little rust and the bits that are rusty is just cosmetic the underside is immaculate. Can't wait for the speedbump hate relationship.

 

[karlj]

Yeah it does have an altitude problem, I'll ask my mate if he'll consider selling his coilovers (when he's home)

 

[Shaun]

Yeah it does have an altitude problem, I'll ask my mate if he'll consider selling his coilovers (when he's home)

Hope it's not a lot. lol you can get a new set for £200 would just need top mounts off of the Phase II version. and he would have to be willing to wait a little while...

 

[karlj]

I'll see what I can do

 

[Shaun]

I'll see what I can do

Thankyou.

 

[Shaun]

Not to everyone's taste but hey.
These:

Onto This:

 

[r-reg-sr]

you going for that eastern euros hearse look, im with you

 

[mckenziecz]

They are the coolest wheels out there

 

[markbognor]

I presume you'll only be refitting half of each spring so that it sits properly over those wheels?

 

[Shaun]

I presume you'll only be refitting half of each spring so that it sits properly over those wheels?

Nope. going down the coilover route next payday. tyres are enough as it is!

 

[Shaun]

Cleaned ready for wheels this week!

 

[Shaun]

All Done:

Just need some lows and tidying.

 

[Stani1029]

Doesnt do it for me sorry

 

[Shaun]

Doesnt do it for me sorry

Nothing wrong with your own opinion. I love it.

 

[Shaun]

New Lights Installed Today:
During:

After:

Looks Much better!

 

[Shaun]

Poor thing is a cube now...

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