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Telboy
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Any chance of a side profile pic of the car with these fitted to anyone who has a spare 5 mins please?
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early adopter
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MrParkson wrote: Mon Apr 09, 2018 9:12 pm I'm impressed with you lot adding the flaps without removing the rear wheels! I only had access to a regular 'L' shaped torx key or a long length 1/2" drive torx key. Neither very successful, not with 20" wheels at least!
I just think of it as getting to know the car better by removing the wheels haha.
Size of wheels doesn't matter, the rolling radius is the same for the 18,19 and 20's!
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early adopter wrote: Tue Apr 10, 2018 7:55 pm
MrParkson wrote: Mon Apr 09, 2018 9:12 pm I'm impressed with you lot adding the flaps without removing the rear wheels! I only had access to a regular 'L' shaped torx key or a long length 1/2" drive torx key. Neither very successful, not with 20" wheels at least!
I just think of it as getting to know the car better by removing the wheels haha.
Size of wheels doesn't matter, the rolling radius is the same for the 18,19 and 20's!
Interesting. What surprises me about that is the fact the tyres on the 20" wheels are by no means 'low profile', I see little benefit in choosing the 19s over the 20s in order to improve ride comfort. Que new debate thread aha.
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MrParkson wrote: Tue Apr 10, 2018 8:32 pm

Interesting. What surprises me about that is the fact the tyres on the 20" wheels are by no means 'low profile', I see little benefit in choosing the 19s over the 20s in order to improve ride comfort. Que new debate thread aha.

Absolutely. 20” wheels are a completely smooth option. No negative ride characteristics at all. :)
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Just go for the styling pack, rear spoiler and 21's while you're at it, lovely :lol:

19's a little cheaper come replacement time (tyres) and I did find the 19's a little more comfort orientated and a little quieter too on my test drives. I still prefer the 20's looks wise, however as the car will be doing the mileage for work and after having spine surgery earlier this year, comfort was top followed by costs hence why I went 19's.

Agree, need a separate thread on this :lol: :lol:
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Post by Tux R40 »

Telboy wrote: Tue Apr 10, 2018 7:52 pm Any chance of a side profile pic of the car with these fitted to anyone who has a spare 5 mins please?
I'll try to get better pics tomorrow during the day.

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Post by Mickr »

I like the boot liner, how’s it look in the folded position, are the bag hooks still useable?
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Post by Mukesh »

Any information on which boot protector to get would be helpful as there are 2 sorts , that Volvo are offering .
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Tux R40 wrote: Wed Apr 11, 2018 1:41 am
Telboy wrote: Tue Apr 10, 2018 7:52 pm Any chance of a side profile pic of the car with these fitted to anyone who has a spare 5 mins please?
I'll try to get better pics tomorrow during the day.
Much appreciated Tux R40.
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Post by ukgulf »

Bag hooks are accessible with rubber mat in place... not very elegant I agree..

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