Bonny's Back in action!

**Hound** · Sunday 1st February 2015, 19:31

I've just driven my C70 back to North Wales from Telford on the A41, and as well as being constantly blinded by other people's headlights, I felt my lights were inadequate, despite being the whiter-than-normal Nightbreaker bulbs. As Martyn says, it was quite scary.

Been looking for crystals for a while but maybe projectors are the way to go - they are more easily obtainable...

**LeeT5** · Sunday 1st February 2015, 19:42

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 wouldn't bother mate.
When I had my Laser Blue R, I fitted the headlights with projectors and 35w 6000k HIDs (unshielded). The beam pattern was as sharp as a razor, as you all know - those that remember, and because the car had headlight wash wipe and headlight beam level control switch, when it came to an MOT questions were never asked. It always passed at the Dealer and another garage.

If you mention it to the MOT tester, then your just drawing attention to the fact you've fitted (non standard) HIDs and he's more likely to fail it based on that, especially if VOSA are in the area.

Fact is, your C70 has projectors anyway so the beam pattern will always be sharp. It also has headlight wash and level control. Just make sure you have the beam alignment checked and adjusted before the MOT and when the tester slides the beam check machine in front of the car, the pattern will be spot on and the correct alignment. If he doesn't 100% know for sure if the car is mean't to have HIDs then he most likely won't assume anything other than they are stock.

Just make sure the ballasts are properly fitted and not so obvious if he checks under the hood.

The HIDs that more likely fail are the ones with unmetered light all over the place and look a stupid blue colour.

On your C70, I would bat an eyelid or even question it, so your better off not saying a word. If it fails because of the HIDs, then you can always just fit the stock bulbs and just get the free retest.

**LeeT5** · Sunday 1st February 2015, 19:45

Originally Posted by JamesT5

Stadium Lights!

I seem to recall a thread where LeeT5 recommended 55W 5000K bulbs so I took the unusual step of actually taking his advice for a change.....

Really? You sure I recommended 55w? Post the link because I don't believe you.

**JamesT5** · Sunday 1st February 2015, 20:18

Originally Posted by LeeT5

Really? You sure I recommended 55w? Post the link because I don't believe you.

Yes you basically did, you stated you use 5000K and ... "You cannot compare a 35w with a 50w as you will get a completely different light output". In other words, basically recommending the higher wattage bulbs.

http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthre...hlight=HID%27s

**Ettienne** · Sunday 1st February 2015, 20:22

Originally Posted by JamesT5

Yes you basically did, you stated you use 5000K and ... "You cannot compare a 35w with a 50w as you will get a completely different light output". In other words, basically recommending the higher wattage bulbs.

http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthre...hlight=HID%27s

James firstly I took advise lee posted up and used 35w d2r 6000k. I have seen him post this more than once as I have indeed ask more than once.

Secondly you have just come back on the forum, shall we say after a short break (being polite) and then you start all the same £££££ again "you stated this" "you said that" just ££££ing shut up you £££££!

**JamesT5** · Sunday 1st February 2015, 20:38

Originally Posted by Ettienne

James firstly I took advise lee posted up and used 35w d2r 6000k. I have seen him post this more than once as I have indeed ask more than once.

Secondly you have just come back on the forum, shall we say after a short break (being polite) and then you start all the same £££££ again "you stated this" "you said that" just focking shut up you £££££!

I wouldn't be rude, the Mods will give you a 1 month stint of gardening leave for that whether you think you're in the wrong or not. Anyway, I've actually provided a link to support my opinion so perhaps you shouldn't be so quick to criticise .

**Santa** · Sunday 1st February 2015, 21:06

Originally Posted by LeeT5

Really? You sure I recommended 55w? Post the link because I don't believe you.

Originally Posted by JamesT5

Yes you basically did, you stated you use 5000K and ... "You cannot compare a 35w with a 50w as you will get a completely different light output". In other words, basically recommending the higher wattage bulbs.

http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthre...hlight=HID%27s

Think you may have worked out 2+2 as 5 there

Originally Posted by Ettienne

James firstly I took advise lee posted up and used 35w d2r 6000k. I have seen him post this more than once as I have indeed ask more than once.

Secondly you have just come back on the forum, shall we say after a short break (being polite) and then you start all the same £££££ again "you stated this" "you said that" just ££££ing shut up you £££££!

I share your point........but please less of the language

Originally Posted by JamesT5

I wouldn't be rude, the Mods will give you a 1 month stint of gardening leave for that whether you think you're in the wrong or not. Anyway, I've actually provided a link to support my opinion so perhaps you shouldn't be so quick to criticise .

Problems of enforcements, those that do wrong often don't see it......luckily mods can remain independent and issue enforcement at will. (Especially where we perceive attempts to purposely wind up members).

**Ettienne** · Sunday 1st February 2015, 21:08

Originally Posted by JamesT5

I wouldn't be rude, the Mods will give you a 1 month stint of gardening leave for that whether you think you're in the wrong or not. Anyway, I've actually provided a link to support my opinion so perhaps you shouldn't be so quick to criticise .

Nobody cares James, and in any case I'm sure there was / would be a reason.

**MIKESC70T5** · Sunday 1st February 2015, 21:17

Originally Posted by JamesT5

I wouldn't be rude, the Mods will give you a 1 month stint of gardening leave for that whether you think you're in the wrong or not. Anyway, I've actually provided a link to support my opinion so perhaps you shouldn't be so quick to criticise .

James, have you noticed while you have been away, everyone has been getting on. You come back and already getting peoples backs up. Get a life

**JamesT5** · Sunday 1st February 2015, 21:23

Originally Posted by MIKESC70T5

James, have you noticed while you have been away, everyone has been getting on. You come back and already getting peoples backs up. Get a life

Don't see how, it's other peoples problem if they 'see red' every time I post.

**claymore** · Sunday 1st February 2015, 21:30

Originally Posted by JamesT5

Don't see how, it's other peoples problem if they 'see red' every time I post.

Don't you think it strange that you are the only person that gets peoples backs up? I find it amazing that you just can't see that the problem is you.

**claymore** · Sunday 1st February 2015, 21:35

Here you go James, just to clear up your lack of understanding of HID lights.

**stribo** · Sunday 1st February 2015, 21:36

He's still on my ignore list, so I don't have a problem with anything he posts, maybe others should do the same. I know he posts advice which is misguided at best, and dangerous at worst, but I'm afraid the mods will have to sort that, and if they're unsure about his advice, then censor every posy of his until they get the relevant technical advice, which I'm sure we'd all give them.