Bonny's Back in action!

**hemihusky** · Saturday 31st January 2015, 21:48

the guy who told me painting your calipers is part of handling. so my calipers are ferrari red. meaning i can corner like one?

**MoleT-5R** · Saturday 31st January 2015, 22:17

may JamesD5 and Bongodave be very happy together a match made in heaven I'd say, James may even play some of bongo's music on his radio show ....possibly

**stribo** · Saturday 31st January 2015, 22:22

Originally Posted by MoleT-5R

may JamesD5 and Bongodave be very happy together a match made in heaven I'd say, James may even play some of bongo's music on his radio show ....possibly

Surely it should be JamesT5D5.

**ExternalError** · Saturday 31st January 2015, 22:28

Originally Posted by stribo

Surely it should be JamesT5D5.

No its James 2.4TD5 as his t5 isnt at full power

**MoleT-5R** · Saturday 31st January 2015, 22:46

Originally Posted by stribo

Surely it should be JamesT5D5.

no not at present the T5 is laid up afaik

**MoleT-5R** · Saturday 31st January 2015, 22:47

[QUOTE=ExternalError;758156]No its James 2.4TD5 as his t5 isnt at full power[/QUOTE

how about SUPERIOR2.4T5D5.....

**stribo** · Saturday 31st January 2015, 23:16

[QUOTE=MoleT-5R;758158]

Originally Posted by ExternalError

No its James 2.4TD5 as his t5 isnt at full power[/QUOTE

how about SUPERIOR2.4T5D5.....

But his T5 is only 2.3, with the power of a 2L.

**MIKESC70T5** · Saturday 31st January 2015, 23:20

Originally Posted by shepbomb

Did you change the headlamp when you fitted the HID's as its illegal if not, the headlamps used must be approved to accept HID kits, HID fitted at factory dont seem to dazzle other road users and i can only presume this is due to the correct headlamp been used, I get fed up of been dazzled by the local chavs and there HID's, any queries see the link below:
http://webarchive.nationalarchives.g...-headlamps.pdf

Factory fit xenons have self adjusting headlamps with proper lenses on them so you don't dazzle other drivers plus auto headlamp washers which wash the headlamps automatically the first time you pull the wiper stalk to get screen wash onto your windscreen when the lights are on.
All these aftermarket hid bulbs are technically illegal and are sold as " for off road use only " .
James being flashed today only goes to prove they are not working properly as his headlamps have the wrong lenses on them and the light they put out is all over the place.

**p fandango** · Saturday 31st January 2015, 23:27

Originally Posted by MIKESC70T5

James being flashed today only goes to prove they are not working properly as his headlamps have the wrong lenses on them and the light they put out is all over the place.

i think you'll find its because he went for the 55w kit, i had 35w's in the same car & never got flashed once

**MIKESC70T5** · Saturday 31st January 2015, 23:59

Originally Posted by p fandango

i think you'll find its because he went for the 55w kit, i had 35w's in the same car & never got flashed once

Possibly, but still ideally need the proper lenses and adjusters if you want them to work at there best.

**MoleT-5R** · Sunday 1st February 2015, 00:13

Originally Posted by MIKESC70T5

Possibly, but still ideally need the proper lenses and adjusters if you want them to work at there best.

seem to remember a while back, there was a thread with someone doing a headlight conversion with possibly hid's and grinding the lenses and polishing them so they where clear glass with no diffusing ribs, not sure on the adjusters though, will have to dig a bit to find it, its a few years back

**volvokid** · Sunday 1st February 2015, 08:32

Originally Posted by MIKESC70T5

Factory fit xenons have self adjusting headlamps with proper lenses on them so you don't dazzle other drivers plus auto headlamp washers which wash the headlamps automatically the first time you pull the wiper stalk to get screen wash onto your windscreen when the lights are on.
All these aftermarket hid bulbs are technically illegal and are sold as " for off road use only " .
James being flashed today only goes to prove they are not working properly as his headlamps have the wrong lenses on them and the light they put out is all over the place.

I thought it was an MOT failure if your car had xenons HIDs whatever and didn't have all of the above? yet they will fail my niece for having an air freshener hanging from the mirror WTF honestly!

**Ettienne** · Sunday 1st February 2015, 08:45

Originally Posted by MoleT-5R

may JamesD5 and Bongodave be very happy together a match made in heaven I'd say, James may even play some of bongo's music on his radio show ....possibly

Perhaps James can get some styling advise from bongo, to liven up the look of the t5.

What was it he had, an orange Mazda? The sort of chav car that would make any mother turn over in her grave.

**MIKESC70T5** · Sunday 1st February 2015, 08:55

Originally Posted by MoleT-5R

seem to remember a while back, there was a thread with someone doing a headlight conversion with possibly hid's and grinding the lenses and polishing them so they where clear glass with no diffusing ribs, not sure on the adjusters though, will have to dig a bit to find it, its a few years back

Originally Posted by volvokid

I thought it was an MOT failure if your car had xenons HIDs whatever and didn't have all of the above? yet they will fail my niece for having an air freshener hanging from the mirror WTF honestly!

My car has factory fitted xenons and when you start the car you can see the headlamps adjusting themselves and settling into the correct position.

As for MOT's, yes all cars with aftermarket hid's should fail, but a lot don't. I sell these aftermarket kits due to supply and demand, and we have to tell people they are not road legal, and most take the kits off before an Mot and put the standard bulbs back in. Depends how friendly you are with the mot station.

**MIKESC70T5** · Sunday 1st February 2015, 08:59

Originally Posted by stribo

Surely it should be JamesT5D5.

They would crucify him and rip him a new butt hole on the T5D5 forum

**S70T5Chris** · Sunday 1st February 2015, 09:09

Originally Posted by stribo

Surely it should be JamesT5D5.

££££ that! We don't want him! Would be interesting mind!

**Biff** · Sunday 1st February 2015, 09:25

I've used led h4 bulbs in mine. They are 35w & look lovely. Cheaper than hid's & I don't have to worry come mot time.
I'm planning on 55w 5k hid's for my main beam but to be honest with 80w led fog light bulbs I don't really need them even on the darkest Welsh B road.

**stribo** · Sunday 1st February 2015, 10:40

Originally Posted by S70T5Chris

££££ that! We don't want him! Would be interesting mind!

But that forum's aimed more at him, having a T5 and a D5, than it is with you having an R.

**silverhorse** · Sunday 1st February 2015, 14:36

Just fitted 55W HID's to the wifes 2008 C70. They are pretty amazing, but the standard halogen Volvo items were dreadful, and as we live in the countryside, she does actually need them! Car has projector lenses so the beam pattern is very crisp and controlled.
And, as a bonus, no 'bulb failure' warnings. Happy days.
Interesting reading about MOT time and possible failure. Will have a chat with the tester and see if these conversions are one of his pet hates.

**volvokid** · Sunday 1st February 2015, 17:44

Originally Posted by silverhorse

Just fitted 55W HID's to the wifes 2008 C70. They are pretty amazing, but the standard halogen Volvo items were dreadful, and as we live in the countryside, she does actually need them! Car has projector lenses so the beam pattern is very crisp and controlled.
And, as a bonus, no 'bulb failure' warnings. Happy days.
Interesting reading about MOT time and possible failure. Will have a chat with the tester and see if these conversions are one of his pet hates.

I remember I hated driving my C70 at night it was actually scary.