Headlight Brightness - Page 2

gtr1000 · Nov 30th, 2009, 19:25

Interesting thread this one............

From day one, I was certain that the halogen lamps on my 2 month old 2.0D SE were too low. Took it to the supplying Volvo dealer who allegedly checked them and said they were fine. Now I was thinking the standard bulbs were useless so changed to Osram Nightbreakers.

Not to be outdone, I set about adjusting them myself with the aid of a brick wall. Tweaked them up as much as I felt safe and then I could see at night.

Just to double check what I'd done, I took the car to my local MOT station and bunged the tester £10 to use his beam aligner. Even after my previous brick wall adjustment, the beams were still low, so the tester and I tweaked them even more.

Result - as good a set up as I'm likely to get without changing to HIDS. Not as good as the Xenons on my Vectra but at least I can now cover the ground safely at night.

What really narks me is that the Volvo stealer said they were fine. What else can I expect them to say with other "problems" or niggles that may crop up?

avtur · Nov 30th, 2009, 22:03

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Originally Posted by Sanzomat

Doesn't the load compensating adjustment only lower them? If they are already too low on "0" then they will only get lower still by dialling in more compensation.

What you say is correct IF you assume that under normal conditions the lights can be run at their highest setting without causing offence to other drivers, that is certainly not the case on my car.

gtr1000 · Dec 1st, 2009, 09:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony g6hbq

I have a V70 D5SE 2008 that had the std lights, I fitted a Xennon conversion 2hrs after picking the car up..........
Once you have had Xennons you never go back.
Had the kit about 2yrs + and transferred it from my previous V70.
Never had a problem at all.

Slight hijack here but what HIDS kit did you go for? Any link you could post up?

ray.ward · Dec 1st, 2009, 12:42

One of my colleagues has a C70 and has been taking in to local independant Volvo specialists

Bridgend Volvo Specialists (BVS)

so I thought I would give them a call yesterday and they kindly agreed to check it for me this morning.

They literally had the car for 10 minutes, returned and said that the passenger side light was "Way Out" and they have also adjusted the drivers side "a little"

The best part was that I did not have to drive 30 miles to Swansea for a 10 minute job. Potentially to be told 'no fault found'

Looking forwarded to driving home this evening
oh and they agreed to do this for Free before I made the appointment!!!

result.

Tony g6hbq · Dec 1st, 2009, 22:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtr1000

Slight hijack here but what HIDS kit did you go for? Any link you could post up?

pm'd link etc

ray.ward · Dec 2nd, 2009, 12:14

I am pleased to say that the headlight adjustment made by BVS has resolved the issue.

This has made a vast improvement and only wish I had taken it to them 3 weeks ago.

gtr1000 · Dec 4th, 2009, 18:57

I've just fitted these and what a difference http://www.hids-direct.co.uk/mtec-xe...lbs-p-393.html.

Pics at night available if required.

Dec 1st, 2009, 12:42	#14
ray.ward Junior Member Last Online: Dec 27th, 2012 16:01 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cardiff	One of my colleagues has a C70 and has been taking in to local independant Volvo specialists Bridgend Volvo Specialists (BVS) so I thought I would give them a call yesterday and they kindly agreed to check it for me this morning. They literally had the car for 10 minutes, returned and said that the passenger side light was "Way Out" and they have also adjusted the drivers side "a little" The best part was that I did not have to drive 30 miles to Swansea for a 10 minute job. Potentially to be told 'no fault found' Looking forwarded to driving home this evening oh and they agreed to do this for Free before I made the appointment!!! result. __________________ Volvo V70 R Design SE MY2010 Titanium Grey Blueetooth, Front + Rear Park Assist, PCC Keyless Drive, Privacy Glass.

Dec 2nd, 2009, 12:14	#16
ray.ward Junior Member Last Online: Dec 27th, 2012 16:01 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cardiff	Resolved I am pleased to say that the headlight adjustment made by BVS has resolved the issue. This has made a vast improvement and only wish I had taken it to them 3 weeks ago. __________________ Volvo V70 R Design SE MY2010 Titanium Grey Blueetooth, Front + Rear Park Assist, PCC Keyless Drive, Privacy Glass.

Nov 30th, 2009, 19:25	#11
gtr1000 Junior Member Last Online: Jan 12th, 2012 21:23 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: High Wycombe	Interesting thread this one............ From day one, I was certain that the halogen lamps on my 2 month old 2.0D SE were too low. Took it to the supplying Volvo dealer who allegedly checked them and said they were fine. Now I was thinking the standard bulbs were useless so changed to Osram Nightbreakers. Not to be outdone, I set about adjusting them myself with the aid of a brick wall. Tweaked them up as much as I felt safe and then I could see at night. Just to double check what I'd done, I took the car to my local MOT station and bunged the tester £10 to use his beam aligner. Even after my previous brick wall adjustment, the beams were still low, so the tester and I tweaked them even more. Result - as good a set up as I'm likely to get without changing to HIDS. Not as good as the Xenons on my Vectra but at least I can now cover the ground safely at night. What really narks me is that the Volvo stealer said they were fine. What else can I expect them to say with other "problems" or niggles that may crop up?

Dec 4th, 2009, 18:57	#17
gtr1000 Junior Member Last Online: Jan 12th, 2012 21:23 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: High Wycombe	I've just fitted these and what a difference http://www.hids-direct.co.uk/mtec-xe...lbs-p-393.html. Pics at night available if required.

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