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Headlight Question 850 1994

posted by  someone claiming to be JonasN24 on  Mon Dec 29 14:19 CST 2003 [RELATED]

I was wondering what a good headlight is. I am looking for one that is a lot more white and not the blue kind that you see on rice rockets but a clean look. Basically like the HID lights without the kit. Does anyone know a good light to go with? Thanks.








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    Headlight Question 850 1994

    posted by  Hamfisted on  Mon Dec 29 15:17 CST 2003
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    I would recommend PIAA SuperWhites and the E-coded headlight lens. You can get the E-code lens at FCPGroton.com for about $85 each and they are factory Volvo glass with new gaskets and clips. Anything else is a waste of time. The PIAA lights are pricey but durable unlike the Taiwan lights you find for $20 a pair at Circuit City or Discount Autoparts or wherever.


    Mike
    '95 850T








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      Headlight Question 850 1994

      posted by  someone claiming to be mdj850 on  Tue Dec 30 04:02 CST 2003 [RELATED]

      I heard that the ecodes will fit, but should have the whole assembly b/c the reflector setup is different for the european lights. Do you know if this is true?

      thansk








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        Headlight Question 850 1994

        posted by  acd483 on  Tue Dec 30 09:35 CST 2003
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        I bought the whole units off of european eBay. I can tell you there is a very minor difference in the reflector. So nominal I chose to simply replace the glass.
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        '94 855 2.4 Sportwagon

        Jet Black/Beige Leather . 5-spd . 16" Meteors . E-code lamps & sidemarkers








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        Headlight Question 850 1994

        posted by  Hamfisted on  Tue Dec 30 07:26 CST 2003
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        I don't know, we'd have to find one and look. But the E-codes are still a definite improvement over the stock DOT lens anyway. The beam is more direct down the road instead of a floodlight kind of thing.

        Mike







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