I'm not sure the DEPO's use an H7. I think Volvo moved away from the H7 to another bulb when the jewels were avail in 03/04 C70.bmdubya1198 wrote: ↑01 Sep 2017, 07:50They most likely use the stock H7 bulbs being that they're stock replacement type assemblies.sleddriver wrote: ↑31 Aug 2017, 21:26 The TYC prices are reasonable and found them for ~ $158/pair. Many sell these as Volvo replacements (IPD, FCP, etc.) That maybe my best bet now.
I'm rethinking searching a PNP due to time.
DEPO "Depo 373-1124R-AS Volvo C70 Passenger Side Composite Headlamp Assembly with Bulb and Socket" has clear glass; Are $277/pair. Odd driver is more $$$ than pass? Also not sure what bulb these use? Not listed, though 'bulbs are included'.
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Re: 98 V70: Headlight Reflectors Toes Up
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I had a pair of Depo replacements for my 06 bug 'vert, they were fine. Other JY upgrade is 03-04 C70 jewels. not too hard to find, just gotta be quick.
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My local Pull a Part has a 2004 C70 right now, which is normally a good thing, except is had a pretty bad front end collision. Jewels and egg crate are destroyed
At least I got an SC-901 out of it.
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Update:
While apart, I did take a minute to clean the inside of both HDLT lens' using distilled vinegar. There was a slight, white, dried film that was visible when the lens was held up to clear, blue sky. A toothbrush will be useful to get down into the inner glass ribs. This made a slight, but noticeable, improvement.
One lens had been protected for 15? yrs with a rather thick protectant film. I removed it last year as it had noticeably yellowed. I'll replace with something like XPEL. I'm also researching & experimenting with ways to polish tempered glass.
While apart, I did take a minute to clean the inside of both HDLT lens' using distilled vinegar. There was a slight, white, dried film that was visible when the lens was held up to clear, blue sky. A toothbrush will be useful to get down into the inner glass ribs. This made a slight, but noticeable, improvement.
One lens had been protected for 15? yrs with a rather thick protectant film. I removed it last year as it had noticeably yellowed. I'll replace with something like XPEL. I'm also researching & experimenting with ways to polish tempered glass.
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Today, my first of two packages arrived with a new TYC HDLT assembly. Second is due to arrive tomorrow.
Upon removal & inspection, I discover:
Looks like it cracked while in the TYC box, rather than from FedEx shipment. (It was double boxed and well padded).
Bummer......
Upon removal & inspection, I discover:
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Bummer......
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I believe that Swedish Car Parts sells some improved TYC lights which carry a forever warranty. I got a set of their eCodes which do well (H1), I plan to run HID's in them.
The jewels I installed in our S70 have H11.
The jewels I installed in our S70 have H11.
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FedEx delivered a single-boxed TYC driver HDLT assembly today. Fortunately it isn't cracked! It came equiped with two Osram H7 bulbs, a nice surprise rather than cheap junk. I swapped them for the new Voslas I recently bought.
Still daylight here. I did a beam pattern test. There's just no comparison between new & 20yr old. Night and day is not exaggerating. What really stands out is that when your reflectors are shot, the lens patterns have little effect. It's a specular vs. soft light source: The later is flat and has no edges. While the former sparkles and casts hard, clean, clear shadows.
Point being, not only is your light output way down, the light beam itself isn't being 'steered' properly either. The effect is similar to viewing a flourescent bulb/tube through a HDLT lens vs. a 55W halogen source, like a MR22.
Looking forward to receiving the pass. side replacement.
Still daylight here. I did a beam pattern test. There's just no comparison between new & 20yr old. Night and day is not exaggerating. What really stands out is that when your reflectors are shot, the lens patterns have little effect. It's a specular vs. soft light source: The later is flat and has no edges. While the former sparkles and casts hard, clean, clear shadows.
Point being, not only is your light output way down, the light beam itself isn't being 'steered' properly either. The effect is similar to viewing a flourescent bulb/tube through a HDLT lens vs. a 55W halogen source, like a MR22.
Looking forward to receiving the pass. side replacement.
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FedEx delivered the passenger HDLT assembly today..lens intact! Just finished the install as above. Now I'll need to do a rough alignment, go to a nearby parking garage and do it properly. I also need to correctly aim the fog lights.
I'm so used to driving with dull reflectors for so long, I'm very much looking forward to brighter nightime driving!
Update:
I drove to a nearby parking garage to perform an alignment, then toured a bit after dark. What a difference! I now have lots of reach down the road, sharp contrasty light, with a sharp cut-off, excellent side light on both sides. When I turn on the brights, WOW...
Obviously, I was WAY beyond needing new reflectors. I should have checked them first. Could have saved $48 on new bulbs & applied that to the new HDLT assemblies....which came with new Osram H7 bulbs.
I'm so used to driving with dull reflectors for so long, I'm very much looking forward to brighter nightime driving!
Update:
I drove to a nearby parking garage to perform an alignment, then toured a bit after dark. What a difference! I now have lots of reach down the road, sharp contrasty light, with a sharp cut-off, excellent side light on both sides. When I turn on the brights, WOW...
Obviously, I was WAY beyond needing new reflectors. I should have checked them first. Could have saved $48 on new bulbs & applied that to the new HDLT assemblies....which came with new Osram H7 bulbs.
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