This is a pretty solid idea!

Thanks for weighing in, Jimmy.
With respect to the radio, My curiosity points to being able to use the keypad with an enabled bluetooth head unit (Grom, etc.) otherwise, it would be a moot point.

Happy to hear that, JRL.

Found a very nice condition wood-trimmed wheel from a 2005 V70. http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Volvo-Black-Wood-Leather-Steering-Wheel-w-NAV-Controls-fits-S80-V70-XC90-05-09-/00/s/NTI1WDUyNQ==/z/d0EAAOxyEoFSVv9S/$T2eC16hHJHsFGk++FyOrBSVv9SFDMQ~~60_3.JPG (The one I found includes the airbag) Is it cross comp...

I am back in sunny SoCal, but thanks for the offer. Stay warm up there.

Thanks for this!

Great photos! I'm hoping we capture some of that same foilage on our way home at the end of the month.

SOLD.

Check your strut mounts and sway bar end links. These are very "clunk-prone" when they start to wear out.

Purchase: 10/25/13

10/30 108541miles
Stage Zero:
Oil/Filter Change- M1 5W30 /Mahle filter
Install Magnetic Drain plug
Coolant flush to 50/50 Volvo Blue/D Water
Transmission fill: Toyota T4
Install Volvo Plugs, gapped at .030
Install FCP PCV Kit Cleaned banjo fittings, and tube

11/3 New ETA connector

Looking to clear the SRS/Airbag message and no shop in the area will do it for less than $90. I have confirmed it was due to the previous tech who worked on the car unplugging a cable without disconnecting the battery. I was wondering if anyone in, Baltimore, DC or NYC would trade a reset for a beer...