I've done a deal with PFV- buy one this month and one next month. Really, the rain and dark came before I finished, but I'm liking the look of the black projector.
much better matey!
[QUOTE=T5RatherAmusin;645128]much better matey![/QUOTE] Cheers. I'm just waiting for some new bulbs now, and the second headlight is now on. I'll put another pic up tomorrow night.
A lot better mate,get another one a.s.a.p.
thats loads better mark. now paint the outside of that grill black
[QUOTE=graemewelch;645131]thats loads better mark. now paint the outside of that grill black[/QUOTE] Not sure about that Graeme. I like a bit of silver.
i can see silver in your headlights surley thats enough lol.
[QUOTE=graemewelch;645135]i can see silver in your headlights surley thats enough lol.[/QUOTE] And the R badge............
What bulbs you getting. I have the standards in and been meaning to upgrade, but no idea what to get
[QUOTE=Rudeyboy18;645138]What bulbs you getting. I have the standards in and been meaning to upgrade, but no idea what to get[/QUOTE] Just staying standard with some Osram Nightbreaker plus. Might upgrade in a few months, but as the old headlights are jiggered, I'm sure they're going to be a lot better anyway.
looking good fella now i have my bumper all i need for my front end is those beauties oh and a tomcat splitter
looking good mate, ive done mine like this, think it looks better than both yellow or both white/blue
I'll be joining the new headlight club shortly.... (maybe this weekend)
Very nice looks much better
[QUOTE=T5frankie;645144]looking good mate, ive done mine like this, think it looks better than both yellow or both white/blue
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Cheers Frankie. Mine is the opposite of yours at the moment. White LED side lights and yellow dipped beam.
[QUOTE=Tomcat;645151]I'll be joining the new headlight club shortly.... (maybe this weekend)[/QUOTE] Looking forward to the pics after the job TC.
[QUOTE=abdul;645152]Very nice looks much better[/QUOTE] Cheers Abdul. Laser was the real inspiration behind wanting the blacks.
[QUOTE=foammanmark;645157]Cheers Abdul. Laser was the real inspiration behind wanting the blacks.[/QUOTE] Yes they do look good on the laser did u sort the headlight problem
[QUOTE=abdul;645161]Yes they do look good on the laser did u sort the headlight problem[/QUOTE] I did thanks, and it was me being a bit dopey tbh.
[QUOTE=T5frankie;645144]looking good mate, ive done mine like this, think it looks better than both yellow or both white/blue
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a new number plate would realy tidy up the front end of the car
[QUOTE=graemewelch;645184]## a new number plate would realy tidy up the front end of the car[/QUOTE] It's usually my rear plates that go funny like that.
[QUOTE=foammanmark;645140]Just staying standard with some Osram Nightbreaker plus. Might upgrade in a few months, but as the old headlights are jiggered, I'm sure they're going to be a lot better anyway.[/QUOTE] Bulbs have arrived, so I can finish the job. Put pics up later/tomorrow.
Job done:-
Nice!!.. I've got most of the stuff to do mine now, just waiting on one more thing...
[QUOTE=Tomcat;645560]Nice!!.. I've got most of the stuff to do mine now, just waiting on one more thing...[/QUOTE] Glue ? lol
Looks awesome fella can't wait to find myself a reasonably priced set
[QUOTE=c70geoff;645597]Looks awesome fella can't wait to find myself a reasonably priced set[/QUOTE] Have you seem the set on the bay, that were on here as well last night?
looks nice . have you been out ot night yet? better visability?
[QUOTE=partsforvolvos.com;646293]looks nice . have you been out ot night yet? better visability?[/QUOTE] I haven't been in the day or night yet since fitting them. Been using the other cars, but I have to use the V70 on Wednesday/Thursday, so I'll let you know.
Looking good mate, but you may want to consider HIDs, they really do make a difference:
I may well do so in a while. I had them on my laser and remember how good they were. So long as they're better than the old standard headlights, I'll be happy for a bit.
Very cool. Love those lights.
I am adding eyebrows next month as I have those on my C70, and like them.
newbie here those light certainly look a lot better.. are they C70 lights? or aftermarket? oh are they expensive?
They available here: http://www.partsforvolvosonline.com/product_info.php?cPath=515_680&products_id=5297 But you can find them on Ebay sometimes.
Good work Mark, car is looking a lot better, I'm with Steve though, HID's all the way.....
[QUOTE=foammanmark;645546]Job done:-
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looks good Mark, Graham and Stribo also
When I put the new grill it's going to make my lights look crappy :)
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;647639]looks good Mark, Graham and Stribo also When I put the new grill it's going to make my lights look crappy :)[/QUOTE] That's why I did my lights before my grille. ;)
[QUOTE=stribo;647642]That's why I did my lights before my grille. ;)[/QUOTE] good call fella, the grill in your picture above looks OK, maybe cos it is in good nick. Or maybe cos it's an C70 and I have to admit they look better than the saloons. My grill has the older Volvo badge and a scabby one at that so looks pap compared to the pics above
black car black badge
aaa never thought of that....no-one will notice, will be moving too quickly
Should I have these new lights set up properly by someone, or are they usually good to go 'out of the box'? I just don't seem to have much light hitting the road still.
Mine were fine straight out the box so to speak. You really need to go HID mate, my Cougar had standard projector lights, and they were woeful.
[QUOTE=stribo;650015]Mine were fine straight out the box so to speak. You really need to go HID mate, my Cougar had standard projector lights, and they were woeful.[/QUOTE] I upgraded to the Osram Nightbreaker plus bulbs, but the light off them is so poor, I keep checking if they're actually working. What's your recommendation on an HID kit then please?
Mine came with HIDs, so wouldn't know which set to recommend, V70Graham and MRP have bought kits for their's.
[QUOTE=foammanmark;650018]What's your recommendation on an HID kit then please?[/QUOTE] i've bought many a cheap set (£30) off ebay & only had 1 bulb & 1 ballast blow, the original set in Bonny are still going strong 4 years on
I went for these Mark.....
http://www.hids4u.co.uk/h7-35w-proplus-xenon-hid-conversion-kit.html
Not the cheapest, but not a dodgy eBay set either, 5000K with matching sidelights (make sure you get the correct projector bulb) had mine a good few months now and love them.
[QUOTE=p fandango;650029]i've bought many a cheap set (£30) off ebay & only had 1 bulb & 1 ballast blow, the original set in Bonny are still going strong 4 years on[/QUOTE] To the bay it is then cheers(or maybe not now after reading Graham's post........lol).
I'm not knocking all eBay sets, it's just there are a few dodge pots floating around, all I can go on is the set I've bought and they are working just fine lol
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;650034]I'm not knocking all eBay sets, it's just there are a few dodge pots floating around, all I can go on is the set I've bought and they are working just fine lol[/QUOTE] TBH Graham, I just need to get the lights sorted cos I find it quite frightening when I see other cars' headlights in comparison to mine. I saw the place that you used when browsing the web, and for £70, they must be worth a pop.
they should definately be properly adjusted to ensure correct alignment after installing. sounds to me like they are too low or high at present. if also depends on the height of your individual car as to the correct setting.
I must admit that although the light on these is much better than the old headlights it's still not brilliant. I've got a set of HID's that came with the car but I'm uncertain about trying them as I dont know if they work or not. Basically I'm being lazy as I know that fitting the HID's isn't a two minute job. The LED side light's are awesome though, ok in the daylight but fantastic at night.
Mark - it sounds like you may in fact have the bulb fitted incorrectly. It's very easy to do, even though it's a shaped base. I did it with both my headlights last year and it felt like they went in fine but the MOT man said otherwise. It's worth a check before you go spending more money.
[QUOTE=M-R-P;650622]Mark - it sounds like you may in fact have the bulb fitted incorrectly. It's very easy to do, even though it's a shaped base. I did it with both my headlights last year and it felt like they went in fine but the MOT man said otherwise. It's worth a check before you go spending more money.[/QUOTE] u didnt martin ......... :lol:
Yep - done it a few times mate. It's easy to over power those spring clips when you're fed up with fiddling with the bloody thing in the dark and cold :(