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Old Jan 27th, 2019, 17:33   #1
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Would anybody recommend running h7 leds bulbs in there headlights for the volvo v70
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Old Jan 27th, 2019, 18:40   #2
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Give me a week or so and I'll let you know - I ordered some up, but they were too large for the bulb cap, so some replacements are on their way.

Frankly anything will be a step up from DimmyMcDip Beam.
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Old Jan 27th, 2019, 20:26   #3
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Give me a week or so and I'll let you know - I ordered some up, but they were too large for the bulb cap, so some replacements are on their way.

Frankly anything will be a step up from DimmyMcDip Beam.
I agree with you on that one lol
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I agree with you on that one lol
I am thinking about led bulbs which are called NIGHT EYE from amazon for £28 ever heard of them?
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Looking bulky if your headlights have bulb covers - that's what happened to me.
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Just got the new ones - am optimistic as they look much less bulky than the previous ones.
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Just got the new ones - am optimistic as they look much less bulky than the previous ones.
Can u let me know what they r like, the name of them, name of where u got them from please

Thank you for your time
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Can u let me know what they r like, the name of them, name of where u got them from please

Thank you for your time
No, not until I've fitted them - I don't want to lead you astray so leave me to **** up for you for a moment!
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Old Jan 28th, 2019, 20:33   #9
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let me know as well, i need some nice HIDs for a facelifted c70...but all ive found is basically requires you to remove the rear cap and thatd make everything worse...
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No, not until I've fitted them - I don't want to lead you astray so leave me to **** up for you for a moment!
OK great thank you for your honesty. U have a v70 as well?
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