RobertDIY manufacturing new parts (R bumper covers, P80 seat leather)

Post by **hausmeister** » 19 Jan 2020, 12:15

Nice of Robert.
I could use a new bumper, too.

Aleady have new T5-R covers from Lseat which are really nice. I'd recommend them.

rasense · Post by **rasense** » 19 Jan 2020, 18:25

Clemens wrote: ↑15 Jan 2020, 13:33
Stu70 wrote: ↑12 Jan 2020, 14:45 I’d be in for seat skin - if a kind person would be able help in getting it out of the US. A bumper would be nice but I think shipping would kill it for me...
If the bumper really happens, maybe we can do a european group buy, could be worth it.

I seem to remember a comment from Robert that they may be manufactured in Europe, so that could be good news for all of you on the other side of the pond.

Stu70 · Post by **Stu70** » 19 Jan 2020, 20:15

I’m in New Zealand, turn left at Hawaii...

... or right at Japan

smoggyama · Post by **smoggyama** » 24 Jan 2020, 03:11

I had my two fronts and armrest done in 2018 for $720 by a shop in Glendora (CA). I am very happy with the results.

Post by **abscate** » 24 Jan 2020, 04:48

smoggyama wrote: ↑24 Jan 2020, 03:11 I had my two fronts and armrest done in 2018 for $720 by a shop in Glendora (CA). I am very happy with the results.

$360 per seat installed. Sweet. First time I destined, 3 hours of hell. Second time 30 minutes while I watched Liverpool crush Man City. Very rewarding.

Post by **ZionXIX** » 27 Jan 2020, 20:31

Well I guess that answers that question. Looks like swedish car parts is the parts supplier.

Post by **wizechatmgr** » 31 Jan 2020, 21:25

At the $100 price point I'd pickup a new driver's seat skin.

brickRick · Post by **brickRick** » 11 Feb 2020, 22:30

created an account upon seeing this post. i'd sure prefer new skins to pulling iffy ones from the yard.
so... count me in!
although the prospect of doing like @smoggyama is tempting

Post by **abscate** » 12 Feb 2020, 04:40

wizechatmgr wrote: ↑31 Jan 2020, 21:25 At the $100 price point I'd pickup a new driver's seat skin.

Are your ripped badly? I’ve got some 7/10 from the 1998 you can have

Post by **scot850** » 14 Feb 2020, 10:51

We could do with a few more options to add to the list of 'wants'. A good example is AWD lower torque mounts or their bushes at least. I tried approaching a few of the polybush suppliers for the AWD rear sub-frame and suspension bushes and even offered to supply good used ones but all I heard back was the sound of cockroaches........

Similarly there is a little 'C' clip that holds the parking brake cable to the back-plate on an AWD P80 but is used in many other older RWD Volvos too. It is NLA. I found the last 19 in Australia with the help of Volvo Sweden, and a dealer sent 6 to me. Again I tried a supplier in Florida who makes similar parts for Chev's from the mid 50's to 60's. Again offered to buy a huge quantity but no response again.

It is all these parts that can sideline these cars for simple little issues. Oh, and it would be nice to be able to buy a well made 'R' twin muffler system to OE spec or even better with T304 Stainless.

Neil.

RobertDIY manufacturing new parts (R bumper covers, P80 seat leather)

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