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Headlight bulb replacement '99 S70 S70

posted by  Out2L8 on  Sun Feb 9 04:27 CST 2003
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I saw a web site (of course - I can't remember where!) that was showing a new headlight replacement bulb for Volvo S70 that has a higher output than the std halogen bulbs. It ran on 60W or 70W (versus the std 50W) and delvered +100W output?? Wish I cold remember where the web site was!

I know that these types of replacement bulbs are not nearly as good (or nearly as effective) as true Xenon HID lamps. But the bulb replecements are only ~$25 or so versus $500 - $600 for an HID conversion kit.

I think that the bulbs (although mfg was not named on the site) are probably Nokia, PIAA, Sylvania or something.

If anyone has experience with replacement bulbs like this that have improved the light output please let me know. IMHO the std bulbs in the Girlfriend.org's '99 S70 quite frankly suck!

Thanks!








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    Matt & billy dee...Thanks! S70 1999

    posted by  Out2L8 on  Mon Feb 10 14:18 CST 2003
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    Thanks for the feedback. I'm just not sure where to go with this. What I really want is HID performance, not just "cool looking blue bulbs", without the expense and install hassle - but I guess the only real answer is an HID retro kit in the ~$500 range (unfortunately). The other "White Light" (type) simple replacement bulbs for $15 - $25 really don't give the same results even tho the might look cool! The kids with the blazing boom box stereos, neon lights and chrome junk all over the car love 'em tho! They're looking for the "HID look" and I'm after HID performance. Probably be just a handful of $ down the tubes with these replacement bulbs.

    While looking into this I found the following site. This guy is probably an engineer (so am I) with a background on lighting techniques / applications. He makes very good points, although I don't completely agree with his overall assesment of HID retro kits 'cause I've seen them and know people that have them and they simply LOVE them!! So for an inforative take on this subject you should read this site. Lots of info here.

    http://lighting.mbz.org/tech/bulbs/superwhite/superwhite.html

    Thanks for your help! When I get around to this retro - I'll be sure to post my results.

    Thanks!








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    Headlight bulb replacement '99 S70 S70

    posted by  someone claiming to be Matt on  Sun Feb 9 07:54 CST 2003 [RELATED]

    Out2L8;

    I put a set of Sylvania "Silverstars" in my Chevy Impala '00 (already notorious for weak headlights). About $20 each at Autozone. I have found them so far to be "crisper" if that's a word...nice white light instead of off-yellow like regular bulbs. Not sure if they have them for Volvos but it's worth a shot.

    PS- I have an S70 but haven't tried them in it.
    Matt








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    Headlight bulb replacement '99 S70 S70 1999

    posted by  Out2L8 on  Sun Feb 9 06:18 CST 2003
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    ooops! Meant Nokya not Nokia!

    Guess I was in a Swedish frame of mind!








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      Headlight bulb replacement '99 S70 S70 1999

      posted by  someone claiming to be billy dee on  Mon Feb 10 07:41 CST 2003 [RELATED]

      I would suggest a pair of Phillips VisionPlus for your car(H7 I believe). I have them in my 97 854(9006) and they are WHITE and BRIGHT! I had some sylv. blue vision b/4, and thou they are better than OEM, the Phillips is the best so far. I heard they are even more effective with E-code lens, which I may get if my lens ever break or crack. Oh, those VP are at Straus or Pepboys for about $15 each(get xtras in case one fails). good luck, BD







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