S70R headlights

Macp · Dec 14th, 2010, 22:17

Ok the car is brilliant still love it but OMG the headlights are quite frankly bloody awful.So what have you done, what can you do about it, what are the options ?

M D E · Dec 14th, 2010, 22:21

Agree the candle power lights are not upto Volvo's normal standard ! .... This was my solution ...

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredi...1Nw&feat=email

deathrider311271 · Dec 14th, 2010, 22:23

projector beam headlamps with indicators and Hid 6000k kit, lights now really good.

Macp · Dec 14th, 2010, 23:11

Thanks guys and apologies as this question seems to have come up on quite a few occasions.

Macp · Dec 14th, 2010, 23:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by deathrider311271

projector beam headlamps with indicators and Hid 6000k kit, lights now really good.

What sort of cost was involved ?

IC · Dec 15th, 2010, 05:15

Hi. try the Halfords Extreme Brilliance bulbs - I use them and have found a big improvement: http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_205263

They're currently two for the price of one.

Also check the reflectors in the lights themselves as they tend to dull with age.

RUTV70 · Dec 15th, 2010, 11:30

If it's the usual problem of reflector pitting then I always feel buying "better" bulbs is a waste of money..in the end you have to bite the bullet and replace the unit...projector style/Hids etc are very good I'm sure...but cost a fortune.
I'll be replacing mine next year and I will simply go for the direct/OEM type replacement...and even that will cost me a small fortune.!
You are looking at around £100-120 EACH to replace from the likes of ECP/PFV

Neil

T240 · Dec 16th, 2010, 20:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by M D E

Agree the candle power lights are not upto Volvo's normal standard ! .... This was my solution ...

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredi...1Nw&feat=email

Very nice, but where did you get them?

Cheers,

T

Dec 14th, 2010, 22:17	#1
Macp S70R owner Last Online: Jun 19th, 2019 20:34 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cheshire	S70R headlights Ok the car is brilliant still love it but OMG the headlights are quite frankly bloody awful.So what have you done, what can you do about it, what are the options ?

Dec 14th, 2010, 22:21	#2
M D E Master Member Last Online: Apr 27th, 2020 02:26 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Winchester	Agree the candle power lights are not upto Volvo's normal standard ! .... This was my solution ... http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredi...1Nw&feat=email __________________ Regards MDE C70 T5 LPG -Convertible + Lotus Esprit 480 TURBO ......................Previous .... 340GL,740GL,850GLT,850 T5,850 R,V70R,(95) 960 3.0,480 Turbos in white, black, blue, gold,S60 T5 Last edited by M D E; Dec 14th, 2010 at 22:30.

Dec 15th, 2010, 05:15	#6
IC S60R/V70R Last Online: Today 11:03 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Brumbeldore View Photos By: IC	Hi. try the Halfords Extreme Brilliance bulbs - I use them and have found a big improvement: http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_205263 They're currently two for the price of one. Also check the reflectors in the lights themselves as they tend to dull with age. __________________ 2003 S60R 2003 V70R VOC Speed Challenge Champion 2007/08/Joint Winner 2009 Motor Sport Challenge Winner 2008/Joint Winner 2009 Last edited by IC; Dec 15th, 2010 at 05:19.

Dec 15th, 2010, 11:30	#7
RUTV70 RUTRUNNER Last Online: Jan 25th, 2016 11:32 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oakham View Photos By: RUTV70	If it's the usual problem of reflector pitting then I always feel buying "better" bulbs is a waste of money..in the end you have to bite the bullet and replace the unit...projector style/Hids etc are very good I'm sure...but cost a fortune. I'll be replacing mine next year and I will simply go for the direct/OEM type replacement...and even that will cost me a small fortune.! You are looking at around £100-120 EACH to replace from the likes of ECP/PFV Neil __________________ classic V70 1999MY 20 valve non turbo, auto (adaptive) B5254. ETM/Denso Previous Volvos...264 auto...loved it. 340 manual...not so loved. 760 auto...loved it.

Dec 14th, 2010, 22:23	#3
deathrider311271 I've Been Banned Last Online: Jun 21st, 2022 19:26 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Grimsby	projector beam headlamps with indicators and Hid 6000k kit, lights now really good.

Dec 14th, 2010, 23:11	#4
Macp S70R owner Last Online: Jun 19th, 2019 20:34 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cheshire	Thanks guys and apologies as this question seems to have come up on quite a few occasions.

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