Kayaking Trip to The Broken Group (Barkley Sound)

[doublecheese]

Hello Art,

Great pictures, it made me feel like say I wish I was there

Slightly off topic, I think your car and my car has the same colour and I don't know what this colour is called, please enlighten me.........

[Art]

Thanks DC. Barkley Sound has become an annual trip for us over the past 6 years and we always manage to see something different every time we paddle there.

That color is called Polar Arctic and was only available for model years 2001/2002. The subtle shade of blue was one of our favorites and seeing your rig brings back fond memories.

[doublecheese]

That color is called Polar Arctic and was only available for model years 2001/2002. The subtle shade of blue was one of our favorites and seeing your rig brings back fond memories.

Thanks Art,

I have another question though.
Please click the below link, where you can see pics of my XC

http://www.volvoxc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9759

So, Is my color POLAR ARCTIC or is it something else ?

Because you said this color was only for 2001-2002 V70XC.

This means your car was either model year 2001 or 2002. Please look at your picture and your car had different type of Side Mirrors than mine. How come they have different mirrors ? Shouldn't they be the same ? Or is that mean that maybe the color you mention and my car's are not the same ..

Please clarify

I bought this car second hand for my wife from a friend , I asked my friend but he doesn't know the difference either. I thought those (your) mirrors only appared on 2003 and later models ??

[Art]

Our cars paint colors are identical. The mirror specs varied depending on the country of export and the model level. I believe that there were actually two variations for those model years. The color coded versions with power retracting capability and the standard black mirrors. In some markets, there was a blending of both versions. North American XCs were all shipped with the standard black mirrors.

[PJ810]

Beautiful photographs there! When I'm in Canada, I'll be sure to invite myself/co-ordinate a paddling trip. Likewise, open invitation if you want to paddle in or around Sydney's beautiful warm waters.

I now have a large stash of roof racks but am yet to complete my newly acquired XC70 with a set of Thules. So for the moment the kayaks get transported on our 1999 V70XC.

Any advice? I'm thinking of getting the new side-on racks. I think you've got those? Am I seeing that right in the photos?

Also I notice the tow-hook protruding from your front bumper. That made me run straight to the garage to check out my car. I have two little covers. Back to the owners manual unless someone responds quickly with an explanation. :P

As soon as I've got my XC fully equipped and take it for it's first kayak run, I'll post some pictures.