I personally love it, but feel free to let me know what you think. Keep in mind the car is anything but clean, plus I didn't even wipe off the trim to bring out the shine before taking these photos.

Is it me, or does the shifter look smaller?

Aluminum trim should really be offered from the factory in the US.

'08 BMW 335xi Coupe, 6MT - European Delivery - Sorry, Volvo. If you had improved upon the R, instead of discontinuing it, I'd still be a customer.

'05 S60R, 6MT, Passion Red/Gobi, Premium, Climate, 18" Pegs (17" for winter,) and 4 gallons of 100-octane per tank - GONE 4/29/08

'02 S60T5, 5MT, Black/Charcoal, All options but Nav - GONE 4/30/05

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Big improvement over Grandpa's wood! Aluminum trim should really be offered from the factory in the US.

I am not a big wood fan, but wouldn't have had a problem sticking with mine had it not been so dull and plastic looking.

But, this is just a wishful thinkig. Till then - we will be living with much fewer options than Europeans.

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What tools? If I can't persuade the FDC to swap the wood out for me, I'll be looking to do the same thing.

Any idea how the alum trim looks with the light interior? I'm kicking around the idea of the light interior, w/alum trim, and the dark rubber floor mats to add some more contrast.

Looks great , nice work

Modified by COMark at 2:34 PM 1-6-2008

2004 XC90 2.5T (OSD )

I THINK there is a picture in the S80 brochure of the sandstone beige interior with the aluminum trim. If not; look at http://www.volvocars.co.uk website and go to the build your own feature and you will see the Inscription interiors in any shade with aluminum trim.

Your color combo sounds interesting but I don't think its appealing.

If you could get brown carpets and floor mats instead of the sandstone beige then that would be a HUGE improvement.

You mean like some of the colours they have in Canada? You should look at the global sight and see hat is really available

Dagovna

95' 960 Dark Green/Black

How much $?

Tim

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Happy 1,000th post to me!

Sold ~ 2007 Volvo S80 V8- Electric Silver - Anthracite Interior

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Any idea how the alum trim looks with the light interior?

The SwedeSpeed gallery has photos.

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You mean like some of the colours they have in Canada? You should look at the global sight and see hat is really available

I have, which is why I complain about the color palette offered here.

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How much $?

It was less than $400 for me, but ask John for prices including shipping to CA. Not only is he great to deal with, but will also give you a very cheap/honest price. When I asked Parts departments around me, every part averaged $200-250 and this kit is 4 parts (door panels [4 pieces], dash [2 pieces], console and shifter). You do the math.

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Happy 1,000th post to me!

I know how it feels.

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Looks great , nice work

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Looks sweet...

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I think it looks fantastic, especially with the dark interior.

Thank you.

I found a few pics online. I really liked the mixed dark/light pic but I'm absolutely certain it's not available in US because VCNA doesn't want US to have freedom of choice.

SO, isn't the dash the same color off black color regardless of leather color (US Market)? And shouldn't that dash color match the off-black floor mats?

When I order it'll probably be the off-black w/alum trim wrapped inside a Barent Blue T6. I'm looking for a sporty appeal. I'd consider Electric Silver if I could convince my wife and IF Volvo allowed it But I like to explore all the combos before I commit

2004 XC90 2.5T (OSD )

The dash for black leather cars is black. The dash for sandstone beige leather cars is brown top with a beige horizontal panel.

I would definitely go for Barents Blue/Black/aluminum. That would be a sporty color combo.

Don't be afraid to push for Electric Silver. As its already in the US color palette; Yannis SHOULD be able to work something out for you.

Ahh well that would seem to settle that question. Looks like I'll be sticking w/off-black.

Thanks

2004 XC90 2.5T (OSD )