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Dec 11th, 2018, 10:48 | #1 |
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V70 headlights
I know these headlights arnt the best but has anyone seen a noted improvement by just adding some stronger bulbs in daybreakers or Phillips elements?
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Dec 11th, 2018, 12:03 | #2 |
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Nightbreakers are good. Problem is its very much dependent on how much reflective material (and its pattern!) is left in the lights. If there isn't a lot left then it doesn't matter what bulbs you use!
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Dec 11th, 2018, 12:30 | #3 |
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Had to replace both headlight, MOT failure!
Bought two new from PFS and fitted Osram Nightbreakers, results are very good, much brighter and longer beam pattern. In fact I would say better than my C class Merc with Osram CoolBlue fitted. |
Dec 11th, 2018, 21:53 | #4 |
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I had great results just fitting a decent H7R HID kit into standard OEM headlamps. (cost is approximately £50)
Stronger bulbs won't really make the night/day difference if your lamps are aged. HID's would help a lot more. If your headlamps are shot, just get some better 2nd hand units or new pattern parts.... makes a world of difference. Avoid projector upgrades on the 70' cars, they are f*cking useless even with HIDs in.
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Dec 11th, 2018, 22:22 | #5 |
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All very well and good but its illegal and can fail you in your MOT too. Beyond that it also messes with your beam pattern and will have so much glare other road users will detest you.
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Dec 11th, 2018, 23:42 | #6 |
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Hi Cookeh, DSK is the guy who knows all about HID kits. Thanks to his help I purchased an H7R kit for my 1998 V70 new reflector headlights. The headlights are good quality and cost about £90.00. I fitted a 35w 5000k certified HID kit at a cost of about £70.00 from ebay uk. The beams were aligned by a garage and there is no glare to other road users. The clear white light is wonderful and I can now see where I am driving. DSK has I believe fitted several different kits to his car and it would therefore follow that MOT is not a problem. jack
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