Electrical: - LED Conversion

The Thong · Jun 10th, 2015, 19:25

I'm thinking of upgrading my V50 headlights to LED instead of conventional light bulbs due to my DRL's being on all the time. These have been recommended by another Volvo owner. The light output on my dip beans is still mediocre even though I've upgraded to more powerful bulbs and cleaned the projector lenses.

http://www.horizonleds.co.uk/headlam...light-kit-gen1

Anyone had any experience with these?

TT

owyn · Jun 10th, 2015, 21:19

They look bonkers bright! I've got a rotator light bar that needs some more welly, these could be the answer!

As for headlights, I think you'd be an early adopter and the gen 3 versions are very pricey.
Any MOT types out there that have seen some?

Marty Dolomite · Jun 10th, 2015, 21:45

They may pass an MOT but that doesn't make them legal for road use.

They don't have type approval and will likely interfere with the light pattern and they are far too bright.

The Thong · Jun 10th, 2015, 21:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marty Dolomite

They may pass an MOT but that doesn't make them legal for road use.

They don't have type approval and will likely interfere with the light pattern.

How can you tell if they have type approval?

TT

owyn · Jun 10th, 2015, 21:52

I'm going to order some for my lightbar and see how it goes!

The Thong · Jun 10th, 2015, 21:53

I've emailed em to see if these are road legal, watch this space

TT

Marty Dolomite · Jun 10th, 2015, 23:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Thong

How can you tell if they have type approval?

TT

By the lack of marking on them, the fact they are LED and the light output is way too high. no aftermarket headlight LED's will be type approved.

And its not just seeing where you are going its might be an issue with dazzling oncoming cars.

Simon Jones · Jun 10th, 2015, 23:43

I don't understand the desire to get bigger and brighter headlights all the time. I'm pretty certain Volvo (with their reputation for safety) would not knowingly sell cars where the driver is unable to see where they are going. Either there is a fault with the standard headlights or perhaps there's a case of needing to go to Specsavers

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From the Horizon website: http://www.horizonleds.co.uk/index.p...formation_id=5

In the United Kingdom, fitting an aftermarket HID or LED kit is not 100% technically road legal as there are other factors which need to be considered first and such information varies between vehicle models. Therefore all our Xenon HID & LED Kits are sold as off-road use only.

The Thong · Jun 11th, 2015, 06:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marty Dolomite

By the lack of marking on them, the fact they are LED and the light output is way too high. no aftermarket headlight LED's will be type approved.

And its not just seeing where you are going its might be an issue with dazzling oncoming cars.

I'm well aware of the dazzling thing, we have a glut of cars round here with either badly adjusted lights. I keep mine set correctly but what light I am getting is still not great.

TT

rob27 · Jun 12th, 2015, 17:14

Been thinking about this for a while. More for the novelty than anything else. HIDs in a reflector housing is a no no for me because I know how annoying they are when driving towards them. Saying this, I've not really got much cause to upgrade the headlights on the S60. The dipped beam halogens aren't exactly weak even with £1 ECP special bulbs fitted. I was driving home from a camping trip a few weeks back, it was the first time I'd used the high beam in anger and I have to say I was impressed by the way they lit up the road.

Jun 10th, 2015, 19:25	#1
The Thong VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:23 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Independent Republic of Leamington Spa	LED Conversion I'm thinking of upgrading my V50 headlights to LED instead of conventional light bulbs due to my DRL's being on all the time. These have been recommended by another Volvo owner. The light output on my dip beans is still mediocre even though I've upgraded to more powerful bulbs and cleaned the projector lenses. http://www.horizonleds.co.uk/headlam...light-kit-gen1 Anyone had any experience with these? TT __________________ Never underestimate the power of stupid. It’ can’t be reasoned or negotiated with and you’ll never never beat it…. Cut your losses, smile and walk away Currently Volvoless but Thong will be back

Jun 10th, 2015, 21:19	#2
owyn Premier Member Last Online: Feb 9th, 2020 20:04 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Doncaster	They look bonkers bright! I've got a rotator light bar that needs some more welly, these could be the answer! As for headlights, I think you'd be an early adopter and the gen 3 versions are very pricey. Any MOT types out there that have seen some? __________________ ex police V70 T5 '53' loadsa miles! Now gone ex police V70 T5 '07'. Now gone I have now left the stable and have an Audi

Jun 10th, 2015, 21:52	#5
owyn Premier Member Last Online: Feb 9th, 2020 20:04 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Doncaster	I'm going to order some for my lightbar and see how it goes! __________________ ex police V70 T5 '53' loadsa miles! Now gone ex police V70 T5 '07'. Now gone I have now left the stable and have an Audi

Jun 10th, 2015, 21:53	#6
The Thong VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:23 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Independent Republic of Leamington Spa	I've emailed em to see if these are road legal, watch this space TT __________________ Never underestimate the power of stupid. It’ can’t be reasoned or negotiated with and you’ll never never beat it…. Cut your losses, smile and walk away Currently Volvoless but Thong will be back

Jun 10th, 2015, 23:43	#8
Simon Jones Premier Member Last Online: May 29th, 2024 06:32 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Salisbury (ish)	I don't understand the desire to get bigger and brighter headlights all the time. I'm pretty certain Volvo (with their reputation for safety) would not knowingly sell cars where the driver is unable to see where they are going. Either there is a fault with the standard headlights or perhaps there's a case of needing to go to Specsavers . From the Horizon website: http://www.horizonleds.co.uk/index.p...formation_id=5 In the United Kingdom, fitting an aftermarket HID or LED kit is not 100% technically road legal as there are other factors which need to be considered first and such information varies between vehicle models. Therefore all our Xenon HID & LED Kits are sold as off-road use only. Last edited by Simon Jones; Jun 10th, 2015 at 23:50.

Jun 10th, 2015, 21:45	#3
Marty Dolomite Premier Member Last Online: Jun 7th, 2024 21:06 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southampton	They may pass an MOT but that doesn't make them legal for road use. They don't have type approval and will likely interfere with the light pattern and they are far too bright.

Jun 12th, 2015, 17:14	#10
rob27 2003 S60 D5 128000 Miles Last Online: Apr 16th, 2016 10:36 Join Date: May 2014 Location: wirral	Been thinking about this for a while. More for the novelty than anything else. HIDs in a reflector housing is a no no for me because I know how annoying they are when driving towards them. Saying this, I've not really got much cause to upgrade the headlights on the S60. The dipped beam halogens aren't exactly weak even with £1 ECP special bulbs fitted. I was driving home from a camping trip a few weeks back, it was the first time I'd used the high beam in anger and I have to say I was impressed by the way they lit up the road. __________________ 2003 S60 D5 128000 Miles

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