Anyone fitted Philips extreme dipped bulbs?

Warkman · Nov 25th, 2015, 17:55

Has anyone fitted the Halogen H7 Philips Extrene vision low beam bulbs to their XC70?

I find the dipped beams in my 2002 XC70 frankly awful, need more light! :-)

Thanks

oragex · Nov 25th, 2015, 20:01

Mind posting a pic of the 2992 Volvo? Sounds interesting

I only have the regular Philips H7 but they are good enough after 2 years. Older bulbs dim with time, so regular H7 will make a difference.

Warkman · Nov 25th, 2015, 20:10

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Originally Posted by oragex

Mind posting a pic of the 2992 Volvo? Sounds interesting

I only have the regular Philips H7 but they are good enough after 2 years. Older bulbs dim with time, so regular H7 will make a difference.

Bloody iOS :-( lol :-0

savabill · Nov 25th, 2015, 20:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warkman

Has anyone fitted the Halogen H7 Philips Extrene vision low beam bulbs to their XC70?

I find the dipped beams in my 2002 XC70 frankly awful, need more light! :-)

Thanks

Have you checked the lenses and reflectors in your headlamps?

sloukes · Nov 25th, 2015, 21:01

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Originally Posted by oragex

. Older bulbs dim with time, so regular H7 will make a difference.

What he said. Just replaced mine and it made a hell of a difference

Steve

potshot · Nov 25th, 2015, 21:12

The new nightbreaker unlimited are good as is phillips extreme, used both on my car and the nightbreaker by osram are slightly brighter but I find the phillips bulbs last longer.

swedishandgerman · Nov 25th, 2015, 21:23

Tried Osram Nightbreakers and they're brilliant but don't last. Went onto Phillips Extreme and they're brilliant AND they last.

The best results are to increase the level of the beam in combination with these bulbs. Each Volvo I've had has had the beam set too low and each I have increased and each has passed the MOT like it. Just a couple of turns of the screws.

cheshired5 · Nov 25th, 2015, 22:18

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Originally Posted by Warkman

I find the dipped beams in my 2002 XC70 frankly awful, need more light!

I used to think that, then I had my headlights properly aligned. They were in spec for mot passes but weren't right.
Quite a difference for the £15 cost and about the same price as new decent bulbs.

DSB Cheshire · Dec 2nd, 2015, 11:44

I tried Osram night breakers unlimited in my V70 which were brighter however as already indicated they don't last long due to day running, I got 6mths...ended up putting standard bulbs back in.

Busa1400 · Dec 4th, 2015, 20:32

Osram nightbreakers everytime.

Superb brightness - last 6 months to a year - but absolutely amazing beam strength.

Order 2 sets - replace a set as the bulb blows.

For the sake of three pints every six months I'd rather have great lights

Nov 25th, 2015, 17:55	#1
Warkman Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2017 13:19 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Leamington spa	Anyone fitted Philips extreme dipped bulbs? Has anyone fitted the Halogen H7 Philips Extrene vision low beam bulbs to their XC70? I find the dipped beams in my 2002 XC70 frankly awful, need more light! :-) Thanks __________________ V70 XC SE, registered 18/03/2002, sort of greenish in colour, B5244T3 2.4 200BHP, AW55 Auto gearbox, 113,800 miles currently. Plus New XC60 R-Design Lux Nav D4 AWD in Passion Red Mileage currently 50 miles and living every mile Last edited by Warkman; Nov 25th, 2015 at 20:10.

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oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	Mind posting a pic of the 2992 Volvo? Sounds interesting I only have the regular Philips H7 but they are good enough after 2 years. Older bulbs dim with time, so regular H7 will make a difference. __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

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swedishandgerman Premier Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2023 21:39 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: EXETER	Tried Osram Nightbreakers and they're brilliant but don't last. Went onto Phillips Extreme and they're brilliant AND they last. The best results are to increase the level of the beam in combination with these bulbs. Each Volvo I've had has had the beam set too low and each I have increased and each has passed the MOT like it. Just a couple of turns of the screws. __________________ 2006 XC70 D5 Manual 1968 Amazon Estate, B18A + Overdrive 2019 V60 D3 Momentum Pro Manual 1970 Amazon 2-Door 1970 142DL

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DSB Cheshire Member Last Online: May 17th, 2017 18:36 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cheshire	I tried Osram night breakers unlimited in my V70 which were brighter however as already indicated they don't last long due to day running, I got 6mths...ended up putting standard bulbs back in. __________________ V70 SE D5 (185HP) Auto Geartronic (2006 06 plate) SOLD S60 SE D5 Auto (2002 52 plate)

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potshot Member Last Online: May 19th, 2019 21:52 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: London	The new nightbreaker unlimited are good as is phillips extreme, used both on my car and the nightbreaker by osram are slightly brighter but I find the phillips bulbs last longer.

Dec 4th, 2015, 20:32	#10
Busa1400 Member Last Online: Feb 17th, 2020 14:41 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Leeds	Osram nightbreakers everytime. Superb brightness - last 6 months to a year - but absolutely amazing beam strength. Order 2 sets - replace a set as the bulb blows. For the sake of three pints every six months I'd rather have great lights

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