headlight options

[polak t5r]

hi all i'm looking at options for upgrading my headlights which ones are a straight bolt in fit with no messing about cheers

[volvokid]

On a 70 series? I have the later C70 clear ones on mine.

[jez.w]

Im thinking of the same thing for my C70 but only if they are brighter and last a long time. I will watch this thread with interest.

[polak t5r]

oh sorry yes it's a s70 1998

[V70 Graham]

These are bolt on with no messing as well.....

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/P1010522_zps7a678a2a.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/P1010522_zps7a678a2a.jpg.html)

[M-R-P]

PFV do some rather splendid projectors in black or chrome...

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/g413/martinrpeachey/meets/DSCF0078_zps9d8ee873.jpg (http://s1100.photobucket.com/user/martinrpeachey/media/meets/DSCF0078_zps9d8ee873.jpg.html)

[M-R-P]

Beat me to it Graham!

[V70 Graham]

I'll have to hunt out those silver bulbs Steve gave me, Anne put them 'somewhere safe' !

[Wobbly Dave]

I've had both & the beam pattern was better on the clear Volvo lights.

[volvokid]

http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=19827&d=1357515587
http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=19828&d=1357515599
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh9/volvokidv70r/Volvo%20V70R%20Safron/P1020613.jpg
http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh9/volvokidv70r/Volvo%20V70R%20Safron/P1020612.jpg

[V70 Graham]

I've had both & the beam pattern was better on the clear Volvo lights.

No doubting you Dave, but the difference between the originals and the projectors (with HID) is night and day.....

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/graham1326/IMG_0225_zpsa1d4ec7e.jpg (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/graham1326/media/IMG_0225_zpsa1d4ec7e.jpg.html)

[polak t5r]

i do like them volvokid what year c70 are they off and are they a straight fit

[volvokid]

I cant remember when they started making them, I just ordered them from volvo, yip the just fit straight in

[V70 Graham]

iirc they are a bit pricey though, can you (do you want to) remember Martyn

[polak t5r]

i had a feeling they would be the minute he mentioned volvo lol there probably worth more then my car

[partsforvolvos.com]

the clears are from c70 2003-2005 only. and yes, mega ££££££ for a new set.

secondhand ones i have seen go for alot on the bay as well.

[Biff]

Parts for volvo's do some clear plastic lenses that replace the glass on the standard units.... Sure they're £30 a side.
Surely these can't be a million miles from the late c70 model lights when assembled?
The matching indicators on Volvokids are £90.
That's what I was planning on doing then eventually getting projectors when I'm flush.

[Tomcat]

I need to replace mine as well and after hearing that I'll probably just go for the projectors.. (besides....they look good in black).

[V70 Graham]

.....secondhand ones i have seen go for alot on the bay as well.

.....if you can find a set !

[partsforvolvos.com]

i dont think you can do it that way biff, as the patterned lens is part of the headlight beam .

the replacement lens for the projectors are glass.

[iancho]

I Sold my Set of Crystals a few months ago for £300, I think you can Expect to pay around £600 mark From Volvo


Here is mine with Crystals....

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/016_zps657dd5d3.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/016_zps657dd5d3.jpg.html)

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/007_zps0e317d21.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/007_zps0e317d21.jpg.html)


And with the Black Projectors from PFV.....

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/026_zps8fb0c595.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/026_zps8fb0c595.jpg.html)
http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/033_zps6e566e16.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/033_zps6e566e16.jpg.html)

[M-R-P]

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/Iancho68/026_zps8fb0c595.jpg (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/Iancho68/media/026_zps8fb0c595.jpg.html)


Holy crap Ian - that's a bloody good pic of your car mate!

(shows off all my hard work ;))

[iancho]

Holy crap Ian - that's a bloody good pic of your car mate!

(shows off all my hard work ;))

Looks Stunning with all that Carbon Wrapping Mate! Especially when the Sun catches it..... It's still looking Good after all this time and its a Credit to your Workman Ship mate :B_thumb:

[iancho]

Look How the Wing Mirror Shines in the 4th (last Pic) :smile:

[M-R-P]

Just looks gloss on my screen lol ;)

[iancho]

Just looks gloss on my screen lol ;)

Mine too lol:smile:

[Biff]

i dont think you can do it that way biff, as the patterned lens is part of the headlight beam .

the replacement lens for the projectors are glass.

I wonder if some of those metal bulb covers would make the difference with the beam? That's the only difference I can see. Hmmmm. Might be room for experiment. ;)

[volvokid]

iirc they are a bit pricey though, can you (do you want to) remember Martyn

I'd be lying if I said, I'm sure my pops has the invoice somewhere, don't think I have it.

[volvokid]

Iancho are you joking is that what they cost!!!! Don't tell jimmie that im sure I never paid him back ;)

[partsforvolvos.com]

the projector lights have a little angled shield in front of the bulb, to make the pattern angled for left or right side.

on the originals, and any light with patterned glass, it is mostly done by the lens , and partly the reflector.

[iancho]

Iancho are you joking is that what they cost!!!! Don't tell jimmie that im sure I never paid him back ;)

lol.... Best keep quite Martyn, he might want interest !