[Val Silva]

I have just ordered a a Cosmos Blue/Sand Leather T5. This despite that I was somewhat disapointed by the dash. Consequently, I am looking at a woodtrim kit.<P>Has anyone put these kits in their S60 and can I see some pictures to get a feel of how it would look....<P>Thanks.<P>

 

[Freeworld]

Val,<BR>I ordered a T5 through the TDS program. With a lot of arm twisting, I was able to get the woodtrim kit as a $200 option. (It is listed as an option, but not normally for the T5). If you're not going through TDS though, you're probably out of luck.<P>Having said that, here outside of DC there is a great interior restoration shop ("AN's" - an old Korean guy) who can make anything look like the factory did it. If you can find someone with that skill in Toronto, you're in luck. The do-it-yourself stick-on kits look like junk.

 

[TommyT]

Here is a picture of an S60 with an aluminum trim installed. You can also buy the wood trim kit from the same place. Unfortunately, they are in sweden.<BR> <A HREF="http://www.samsteffansson.se/products/volvo/s60_aluminium_panel.jpg" TARGET=_blank>http://www.samsteffansson.se/products/volvo/s60_aluminium_panel.jpg</A> <P>

 

[ernest]

wow, it's amazing how different peoples tastes can be, isn't it?<P>the pseudo-wood trim in the T5 is in itself one of the biggest single factors keeping me out of that car,... i think it looks terribly cheap, and i wish it were an option that i could have deleted! the Saab 9-3 ragtop that i'm driving now has that stuff on the dash, and i hate it,... but i try to ignore it. (that car has other charms that somewhat overshadow the dash,...)<BR>we're not in the early 1900s anymore, and i don't feel that wood has any place in a car like this... especially *fake* wood! <IMG SRC="http://www.swedespeed.com/ubb/rolleyes.gif"><P>although i'd prefer the T5 built for me without (tacky) trim, i could tolerate a metallic finish, or i'd even settle for having it be the (easily scratched) "Piano Black", like in my SE.<P>it's a real pity, because i like so many other things about the T5, it would be near or at the top of my list to replace my 40,... but i may have to settle for a 2.4T, or wait for the promised 'R'.<P>if only it weren't for that 'wood-like' stuff!<P><BR>cheers!<BR>e<P>

 

[T5Tom]

it was an option for me...i've got the brushed silver look going on my t5..double check with your dealer on that...<P>

 

[Freeworld]

ernest,<BR>If you're interested in a T5 you're in luck. You can no longer get wood trim on that model in the states. It only comes with the brushed alluminum.

 

[ernest]

thanks for the input guys (i think); now i'm running low on excuses for not buying one! <IMG SRC="http://www.swedespeed.com/ubb/wink.gif"><P>i'll have to check with the dealer; i was using information off of the Volvocars website.<P><BR>cheers!<BR>e<P>