With a hitch below it, as well? Crazy talk! lol

Love the look of it (and your VR, in general). What would you say was your total investment into the rear sport kit valence (obviously parts are about $210 shipped)?

 

Yo that looks really really good especially with the red and black wheel combo. I'm about to get that rear valance to have in stock when I get a VR incase that seller goes out...

But I would maybe try Elevates side skirts? I think it will be easier to modify than the OEM skirt as it doesn't have fixed mounting points and will be easier to cut/shape to where you need. I have Elevate skirts I would be happy to provide measurments if you need.

 

Looks great.

 

The rear apron looks great. From 5' away no one will notice the fitment issues.

For side skirts I've read about some owners getting the SR skirts and hiring a competent body shop to lengthen them, probably by making a mold and laying fiberglass. I've also heard about people using the Evolve skirts too.

 

I like ! Now you got me thinking.

 

Thanks all, I'm pretty happy with the results. $200 for the valence, $250 for the bumper and then the cost of painting and prep.

The Elevate skirts were my first consideration but they're expensive for something I'm not sure would work. Do the Elevate skirts replace the rocker panels like the OEM or do they mount on top of the panels?

The local JY has an SR OEM side skirts that I may get and see if it can be modified.

 

The Elevate skirts were my first consideration but they're expensive for something I'm not sure would work. Do the Elevate skirts replace the rocker panels like the OEM or do they mount on top of the panels?

The local JY has an SR OEM side skirts that I may get and see if it can be modified.

Elevates are half the cost of OEM. Yes they do replace the stock rocker panel, there is an array of clips there you pull out/up on including from underneath.

Stock sport skirts use the same fixed clip points of non-sport rocker panels which can make moving it horizontally a challenge to fit a VR. Elevate skirts have no fixed points you just self tap them to the body where it fits in.

 

Question, you got bumper and valence. If I wanted to keep my present bumper, I can just buy valence and make it work, right?

 

Right. The valence will work with your stock bumper.

Also, the section between the exhaust ports was a bit wavy on mine. I attached a 1" wide x 1/8" thick bar near the edge with six screws to flatten it out. You can see the screws if you bend down but I kinda like the look.

 

I believe even the stock VR bumper cover has that small gap and is annoying. Mine has it anyway.


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I just got a Curt hitch put on mine and just by eyeing it, it doesn't look like the valence will fit but OP, I'm impressed, yours did. What kind of hitch did you put on?

 

STOP!

 

Did you have to do any modifications to have the hitch fit? It looks like the center part seems have the same amount of clearance as the stock rear valence. Would you mind sharing a straight on shot of the rear? And of the hitch area?

 

Still feel like I missed out on that r. How is mike's old ride treating you?

 

Looks great! Glad my discoveries on Ebay has benefitted the community!

 

Cannot seem to locate the rear valence. The eBay seller has no items for sale. Any help would be great. Thanks

 

The links in Brett's thread still work. http://www.ebay.com/itm/VOLVO-V70-P...ER-TUNING-GT-/200856588805?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2ec3fc5205&rmvSB=true

 

Any plans on adding side skirts?

 

Yes, this coming fall. Will likely go with Elevate.

 

Is there no wiring for that hitch? How do you go about hooking up trailer lights with that setup?

 

No wiring. I have no plans to use a trailer. It's used for a hitch mount bike rack.

 

Awesome. Cant wait to see the results!

 

Just ordered rear bumper valence. $202 shipped.

 

That looks awesome!

 

I've come up with a passable solution to side skirts on a VR. It's not great, but it's not all that bad!
I used a roofing drip edge and bent the corner at more of an acute angle and did the same for the drip edge in order for 3M 30lb double stick tape to adhere to the stock rocker panel.
I'm considering this temporary for a couple of reasons: even though the tape is strong, I'm not sure how long it will keep sticking. I think it will be fine for at least a year or longer but will need to see. I also need to finish the ends and get rid of the seam at front of the stock rocker paneals.

What I'll probably do is get some junkyard OEM rocker panels and bond this or something like it to the panels and fill in any voids.

I'm really liking the winglets. However, i'm counting the days until i rip them off. I don't know how you SR guys do it....I'm driving like i'm balancing a glass of water on my hood.

 

I love the creativity! Looks good dude. Glad to see another VR with a kit on it. Im slowly working on getting mine put together.

 

Thanks! What are your plans for side skirts?

 

Sachio, I ordered this recently for my 06 S60R. How did you mount the corners in the wheel well? There is a gap there and it does not line up with the factory mounting points at the side. Thanks

 

Did you get the one thats made for the S60R? ---> https://www.ebay.com/itm/201955013480

Or did you get the one in his link, which looks like its made specifically for the V70R?

 

Also, will someone please be the guinea pig and buy their side skirts and see how well they fit (maybe show us some pictures ). https://www.ebay.com/itm/202061211079

 

Sorry to revive an old thread, but does anyone know where to buy this rear valence? Both eBay links are dead

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The company was listed in the very first post

http://www.tuning-gt.com/en_gb/shop...m/en_gb/shop/volvo/v70-2000-2007/volvo-v70-p26-05-07-rear-bumper-spoiler-detail

 

Thank you so much!

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