thanks for your comments. I can tell you this much they are new bulbs, they are aimed correctly and in the dark roads here in the northeasr, upstate NY, they SUCK. dark roads with no street lights I might as well be using no lights at all,they are that bad. the low beams don't even show any sign of life on the road. the high beams light up the road just enough to about equal to normal low beams. My Saab is much brighter (also a 98 9000). the saab uses 9006 bulbs. Should I spend the $250 for the ecode lens? I need something soon because this volvo is my wifes car and It is just not safe at all. If I do go with the ecodes lens, any idea where to get them for a 98 v70? $250 is lots of money. Any help? Thanks