TUNING THE 340

Post by **VOLVO 340 (84)** » 01 Nov 2006 11:51 am

FIRST interior

is there anyone know how to put chrome rings on the gauges?

is there anyone have centre armrest ?

secondly exterior

iam going to make lenses in the front headlights ,is there anyone tried it before ?

iam also going to make the tail lights with led ,is there anyone tried it ?

the list of mod. (i need opinions on it)

1-15" black rims
2- power mirrors
3-power sunroof
3-power windows
4-center and alarm
5-leather interior
6-cd-mp3 pioneer head unit
7-cup holder in dash
8-iam working on making multi function steering wheel but iam looking for another steeringwheel for volvo first (anyone knew)

i will be happy to see another ideas or who made these already plz share with me

Post by **Chris_C** » 01 Nov 2006 03:41 pm

Chrome rings on gauges are easily possible, the gauge pod unscrews, would have to custom make the rings though, as the gauges arn't round.

I run LED bulbs in one of my cars, not sure I like them though, although they are instant turn on, the reflector design of the normal clusters means that the light is spread over a very narrow area. I have been looking into making a full set of rear clusters, but lots of other things to worry about at the moment.

Power mirrors and power windows are easy enough, you could get these as standard, and I've seen 2 power sunroofs, but never been able to work out it this is an option from factory, or aftermarket. Leather is also a factory option, alarm is easy enough to do if you have central locking, else you can fit it relatively easily.

Multifunction steering wheel... what do you want it to do, I know someone who is working on something that sounds similar...

Post by **SteveP** » 01 Nov 2006 03:47 pm

Nice project - all of the options are available as what Chris said, but electric sunroofs definitely weren't a factory option, aftermarket when new most likely.

Front centre arm rest would be nice, I need to look into this too

Post by **5lab** » 01 Nov 2006 04:45 pm

multifunciton steering wheel? like this ->

Post by **Chris_C** » 01 Nov 2006 06:10 pm

Hopefully mine will have less cable ties, and more buttons/lcd's... oops, did I say mine, I ment the one I know off....

Post by **VOLVO 340 (84)** » 01 Nov 2006 08:32 pm

THNX FOR ANSWERING ME but i have a question can u help me in making the chrome rings by pictures or explain how can i do it.

another thing i fogot did anyone change the colour of the gauges and how

thnx again

Post by **petefarrell360** » 01 Nov 2006 08:54 pm

With changing the colur of the gauges you may be hampered by the fact that the dials have a green tint to them, rather than coloured bulbs, the filter is in the actual dial face. Jani changed the actual fasicas to white by simply printing on white paper the dial faces. So...... nothing is impossible. I'd take it apart and play with it mate, try some different things out.

Pete

Post by **VOLVO 340 (84)** » 03 Nov 2006 11:33 pm

HI AGAIN
i really need help in changing the colour of the gauge any one know how ]

and also in sitting on the chrome rings on the gauge i need help plz

Post by **Chris_C** » 04 Nov 2006 11:47 am

Coloured bulbs in the cluster might work, but it's something no one here has done, so will have to be tested yourself!