S40 (New) Electrics : - Volvo Long Life bulbs or Phillips Xtreme Power H7 - Page 2

kebab10 · Feb 18th, 2012, 16:41

I have used Volvo long life and Philips Extreme and have cleand the reflectors as well. Just do a search for headlights, cleaning or variations. I have found both types of bulb to be good, but the Philips are really good.

Elfed · Feb 18th, 2012, 17:32

I could do with knowing how to take the connector block off, the clip broke whilst I was trying so didn't carry on.

Elfed · Feb 18th, 2012, 22:12

Drove the car tonight and can happily say that there's a big improvement on light output. The light is much whiter with hardly any shadow/black areas, almost even light output. The distance is probably the same but I'm guessing that's due to the headlamp adjustment rather than light output.

I know they're expensive, might only last 12 months max, but I feel a lot safer driving on these country roads, and most importantly can see where I'm going!!!

Elfed · Feb 23rd, 2012, 19:13

I cleaned both reflectors tonight and can definitely say there's another improvement.

It was quite easy in the end and surprising how the reflector was covered in a cloudy grease/slime. There really is a difference when you compare the cleaned and the uncleaned together.

As for light output, I'd say the range has improved a lot and the brightness is even better. As I drove home from work now I didn't feel the need to use full beam at all, happily drove on dipped beam, very pleased.

Clan · Feb 23rd, 2012, 19:24

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Originally Posted by Elfed

Hi Clan, how are the Volvo bulbs for brightness, same as all the other standard bulbs or brighter?

They are standard 55w brightness . With heavy duty filaments ..

Elfed · Feb 23rd, 2012, 19:26

Thanks, but I bought some Phillips Xtreme bulbs in the end.

Feb 18th, 2012, 16:41	#11
kebab10 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 24th, 2015 16:09 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: oxford	I have used Volvo long life and Philips Extreme and have cleand the reflectors as well. Just do a search for headlights, cleaning or variations. I have found both types of bulb to be good, but the Philips are really good.

Feb 18th, 2012, 17:32	#12
Elfed Member Last Online: Jan 23rd, 2013 18:29 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Bangor	I could do with knowing how to take the connector block off, the clip broke whilst I was trying so didn't carry on.

Feb 18th, 2012, 22:12	#13
Elfed Member Last Online: Jan 23rd, 2013 18:29 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Bangor	Drove the car tonight and can happily say that there's a big improvement on light output. The light is much whiter with hardly any shadow/black areas, almost even light output. The distance is probably the same but I'm guessing that's due to the headlamp adjustment rather than light output. I know they're expensive, might only last 12 months max, but I feel a lot safer driving on these country roads, and most importantly can see where I'm going!!!

Feb 23rd, 2012, 19:13	#14
Elfed Member Last Online: Jan 23rd, 2013 18:29 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Bangor	I cleaned both reflectors tonight and can definitely say there's another improvement. It was quite easy in the end and surprising how the reflector was covered in a cloudy grease/slime. There really is a difference when you compare the cleaned and the uncleaned together. As for light output, I'd say the range has improved a lot and the brightness is even better. As I drove home from work now I didn't feel the need to use full beam at all, happily drove on dipped beam, very pleased.

Feb 23rd, 2012, 19:26	#16
Elfed Member Last Online: Jan 23rd, 2013 18:29 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Bangor	Thanks, but I bought some Phillips Xtreme bulbs in the end.

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