Door puddle lights - logo projectors? + reverse LED bulbs

BlueDevil · Feb 1st, 2023, 08:39

Anyone tried those replacement lights to the bottom of front doors which project the logo instead of pure light? I was wondering if it still illuminates enough to be useful or it becomes simply a for-show light when replaced?

And on the same note, talking bulbs, are those canbus-error-free LED bulbs for reversing lights, that are marketed as "150% more light" worth it? Do they illuminate better? I know the LED light tends to spread and although brighter doesn't give more light...

TIA!

RDesign4Life · Feb 1st, 2023, 11:33

I looked at those logo projecting ones too but eventually just bought the Volvo genuine ones (which are LED). Same part as boot and footwells.

I was worried that those logo ones would ultimately spell W4NKER instead of VOLVO

Seriously though - yes they might look OK on perfect tarmac but I'm just not sure they would look that good on uneven ground/grass etc.

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BlueDevil · Feb 1st, 2023, 11:36

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don't push me cause i'm close to the edge

RDesign4Life · Feb 1st, 2023, 11:57

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Originally Posted by BlueDevil

don't push me cause i'm close to the edge

Don't lose your head - just go for it Grandmaster!

Photos on top of mud and grass and block paving needed though as the adverts for these only show projection onto pristine ground for some reason.

wheelnut · Feb 1st, 2023, 13:49

I have done the door lights and the mirror downlights and get plenty of light.
I have also added an extra boot light on the left hand side, 12v socket on the right hand side, led number plate lights, all led interior lights, footwell lights to rear, door pocket lights etc…….

BlueDevil · Feb 1st, 2023, 14:30

Doesn't look bad at all. Can you maybe open the door over some grass to see what the projection looks like over the rough terrain/grass/mud?

Thanx!!!

EDIT:
I did try to add, at a certain point, interior LED instead of incandescent bulbs inside, on the roof, but wasn't happy as they continued to glow after locking the car. Barely glow, mind you, but still. I wasn't too happy about that, and I don't know much about it, just that if abulb is glowing then it must be using some current, so I removed them.
How is your experience?

Bob · Oct 5th, 2023, 14:42

A Volvo techie told me that the LEDs that glow can cause issues with signals to the CEM.

Feb 1st, 2023, 08:39	#1
BlueDevil Member Last Online: Yesterday 12:08 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Zagreb	Door puddle lights - logo projectors? + reverse LED bulbs Anyone tried those replacement lights to the bottom of front doors which project the logo instead of pure light? I was wondering if it still illuminates enough to be useful or it becomes simply a for-show light when replaced? And on the same note, talking bulbs, are those canbus-error-free LED bulbs for reversing lights, that are marketed as "150% more light" worth it? Do they illuminate better? I know the LED light tends to spread and although brighter doesn't give more light... TIA! __________________ MY16 XC60 D4

Feb 1st, 2023, 14:30	#6
BlueDevil Member Last Online: Yesterday 12:08 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Zagreb	Doesn't look bad at all. Can you maybe open the door over some grass to see what the projection looks like over the rough terrain/grass/mud? Thanx!!! EDIT: I did try to add, at a certain point, interior LED instead of incandescent bulbs inside, on the roof, but wasn't happy as they continued to glow after locking the car. Barely glow, mind you, but still. I wasn't too happy about that, and I don't know much about it, just that if abulb is glowing then it must be using some current, so I removed them. How is your experience? __________________ MY16 XC60 D4 Last edited by BlueDevil; Feb 1st, 2023 at 14:38.

Oct 5th, 2023, 14:42	#7
Bob Club Director Last Online: Today 14:17 Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: From Neath, now London View Photos By: Bob	A Volvo techie told me that the LEDs that glow can cause issues with signals to the CEM. __________________ Robert Isaac VOC Director 1995 850 T5 auto estate. 280hp 289K miles and purrrs 2009 Jap import V70 2.5T 200hp 51K miles

Feb 1st, 2023, 11:33	#2
RDesign4Life Master Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 18:47 Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Sunderland	I looked at those logo projecting ones too but eventually just bought the Volvo genuine ones (which are LED). Same part as boot and footwells. I was worried that those logo ones would ultimately spell W4NKER instead of VOLVO Seriously though - yes they might look OK on perfect tarmac but I'm just not sure they would look that good on uneven ground/grass etc. Why don't you 'TOFTT' and jump in so you can share photos?

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