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    Pics of my new headlights and indicators.

    Heres some before and after pics, (did) looks a lot better now as they really update the front of the car and i they are far better in the dark

    Shame one indicator has now fallen off, but anyway...

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    Looks a lot different now with the updated lights, I have always been 50/50 on this mod and constantly tell my brother not to do it. That said it does look good on yours especially with the silver bodywork.

    Your reg seems familiar I am sure this car was for sale a few years ago with a company called Autoleisure...useless information but hey... lol


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    Quote Originally Posted by AndysR View Post
    Looks a lot different now with the updated lights, I have always been 50/50 on this mod and constantly tell my brother not to do it. That said it does look good on yours especially with the silver bodywork.

    Your reg seems familiar I am sure this car was for sale a few years ago with a company called Autoleisure...useless information but hey... lol
    lol!

    Anyway, if i were your brother i'd do it. They look even better in the metal. All the people who have seen it say its made a big difference, the newer grill looks a lot better as well.

    Theres someone selling some very, very cheap on here.

    Maybe find a way to cable tie the indiactors in though, to make them a bit more secure, i'v heard they can sometimes come loose and damage the front wing
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    That (did) look much better, real shame about the Halfrauds incident! bad times.
    Chin up, at least you only lost one bit and scuffed the wing, it could have been worse
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    Looks or may I say did look the business... they really update the front end.

    Its the first time I have seen a before and after and had the ability to compare and the difference is very obvious!

    Stick your standard indicators back on for Trax mate, at least then you'll be matching.
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    Quote Originally Posted by martinrpeachey View Post
    That (did) look much better, real shame about the Halfrauds incident! bad times.
    Chin up, at least you only lost one bit and scuffed the wing, it could have been worse
    That'll be when i go work tomorrow and find its damaged the fuel line and i'v got no petrol! lol
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    they do look very smart dont they!

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    Quote Originally Posted by LiamT4 View Post
    That'll be when i go work tomorrow and find its damaged the fuel line and i'v got no petrol! lol
    I can come and drill a hole in your fuel tank if you wish? I have become an expert in the area lately
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    Quote Originally Posted by The Flying Moose View Post
    Looks or may I say did look the business... they really update the front end.

    Its the first time I have seen a before and after and had the ability to compare and the difference is very obvious!

    Stick your standard indicators back on for Trax mate, at least then you'll be matching.
    Was going to, but i'm not sure if i should take them off again in case i break them. lol

    If anyone has removed the indicators on an s/v/c70 they'll know what pastic "clips" i'm talking about.

    The indicators no big deal really, its what it did to the front wing that annoys me.
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    Here's my old c70 with the jewel lights and later grille. Best cosmetic mod I ever did. I never had any problem with the indicators coming out



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    Quote Originally Posted by MIKESC70T5 View Post
    Here's my old c70 with the jewel lights and later grille. Best cosmetic mod I ever did. I never had any problem with the indicators coming out


    I totally agree.

    Hopefully it was just to do with the 4x4 that bumped me in the car park.

    But i'm still going to try and find a way of securing them to the car better!lol
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    Quote Originally Posted by LiamT4 View Post
    I totally agree.

    Hopefully it was just to do with the 4x4 that bumped me in the car park.

    But i'm still going to try and find a way of securing them to the car better!lol
    The best way I can think of securing them would be to buy the Volvo headlight protectors which if I remember correctly cover the headlight and indicator.
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    Quote Originally Posted by The Flying Moose View Post
    The best way I can think of securing them would be to buy the Volvo headlight protectors which if I remember correctly cover the headlight and indicator.
    If they do then i will definatly be buying them.

    Also i can't over emphasise how much better they are in the dark, anyone with a s/v/c70 i definatly recomend the headlights.
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    They way they throw the light out is a million times better than those old death lights, they are even more awesome with HIDs.

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    Quote Originally Posted by LiamT4 View Post
    If they do then i will definatly be buying them.

    Also i can't over emphasise how much better they are in the dark, anyone with a s/v/c70 i definatly recomend the headlights.
    My brother has a set on his S70, They go right round the outside of both the headlight and indicator assembly, they stop the wind directly hitting either of the lamps so would stop the indicator from being blown out at speed.


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    Gary, How did you remove the headlight wipers?
    Would i have to take the bumper off?
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    Quote Originally Posted by AndysR View Post
    My brother has a set on his S70, They go right round the outside of both the headlight and indicator assembly, they stop the wind directly hitting either of the lamps so would stop the indicator from being blown out at speed.
    Cheers, Will be getting some then.
    In fact i remember emlyn mention that i should get some when we were talking the other day.

    Should have listened to him, never mind.
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    Quote Originally Posted by AndysR View Post
    My brother has a set on his S70, They go right round the outside of both the headlight and indicator assembly, they stop the wind directly hitting either of the lamps so would stop the indicator from being blown out at speed.
    I think it was on your brothers car that I saw them. Never seen them on any other car but they suited car well and as they were genuine Volvo parts didnt look out of place either.
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    Quote Originally Posted by LiamT4 View Post
    Cheers, Will be getting some then.
    In fact i remember emlyn mention that i should get some when we were talking the other day.

    Should have listened to him, never mind.
    Hindsight's a fantastic thing.... lol


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