Post 738030 by tonyhtb on 2014-09-29 16:41:21
Hi there all!
After almost colliding with a stealth pony in the New Forest this morning I finally concluded that I need a lighting upgrade, can anyone point out where I can get the kit and how to do it!
Post 738032 by M-R-P on 2014-09-29 16:45:41
If you're local to the forest, I'm not too far away and I'll be happy to lend a hand.
Projector headlamps can be bought from partsforvolvosonline.com (not cheap I'm afraid) and as for HIDs, go for the cheapest kit you can get from a UK supplier on fleabay. They're all pretty much the same and the "canbus ready" kits are a con.
What car is this going on?
Post 738213 by tonyhtb on 2014-09-30 08:50:23
I have a v70 tdi, but looking at an R on saturday for a swap
Post 738214 by M-R-P on 2014-09-30 08:55:18
[QUOTE=tonyhtb;738213]I have a v70 tdi, but looking at an R on saturday for a swap[/QUOTE]
Presuming you mean a pre-2000R, the projector lights are usually well over 100 quid a set for good used ones, around 300 for new ones. They're very good tho and look the business too.
Post 738218 by V70 Graham on 2014-09-30 09:14:14
[QUOTE=M-R-P;738214]Presuming you mean a pre-2000R, the projector lights are usually well over 100 quid a set for good used ones, around 300 for new ones.[COLOR="#FF0000"] They're very good tho and look the business too.[/COLOR][/QUOTE]
Like these.....
Post 738465 by tonyhtb on 2014-10-01 10:17:51
[QUOTE=M-R-P;738214]Presuming you mean a pre-2000R, the projector lights are usually well over 100 quid a set for good used ones, around 300 for new ones. They're very good tho and look the business too.[/QUOTE]
Yes the one I am having a look at is a 1999 car, not a 2.4 though.
Post 738466 by tonyhtb on 2014-10-01 10:18:39
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;738218]Like these.....
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PRECISELY what i want! More interested in seeing in the dark but they do look great!
Post 738470 by V70 Graham on 2014-10-01 10:37:44
I really should try and get a picture of them at night.
Post 739131 by AcidicDavey on 2014-10-02 21:49:31
I have projectors on my car but the light output is terrible! They are fitted with Philips BlueVision bulbs.
I have no choice but to fit some HIDs, no problem there.
The problem though is that my car still has daytime running lights. I need to turn these off to protect the ballasts I'll obviously be installing as I imagine the lights being on while turning the engine over will ruin them?
How do I turn off the drls?
Edit that, just been looking around... The little screw in the corner of the headlight switch, thanks Volvo ;)
Post 739139 by M-R-P on 2014-10-02 22:12:17
Usually, there's a little screw on the switch unit for the headlights.
