98 V70 non fluted headlight lenses

clcmbtn · Post by **clcmbtn** » 07 Nov 2017, 16:02

So I just acquired a 98 V70XC with only 50K on the odometer. I have other Volvos and the headlight output is much better. Does anyone make lenses that aren't fluted?

Post by **bmdubya1198** » 07 Nov 2017, 16:23

The headlights from the 2003-2004 C70, known as "jewels," are the same housing but not fluted. However, these lenses aren't compatible with the standard fluted headlights because of the reflector design, so they will fit, but they will blind oncoming traffic and won't be too effective.
You can swap the whole assemblies, though. I'd like a set eventually, I love how they look.

clcmbtn · Post by **clcmbtn** » 07 Nov 2017, 16:39

I don't want to blind I just want to see better.

Post by **j-dawg** » 07 Nov 2017, 20:21

C70 headlights are like $200-300/pair used. They should drop in mechanically. Not sure if you need to adapt the headlight connectors, though.

Post by **bmdubya1198** » 08 Nov 2017, 08:20

The connectors are the same, I think. The only difference is I think jewels use H11 bulbs rather than H7.