What makes my headlights fade?

[Red-Arrow]

I do not recommend HID kids for reflectors, a Lens must be used to focus the light from the arc inside the bulb. Maybe you can find a company that does electro plating on your reflector locally. HID kits produce more heat and will further and faster damage your precious reflectors.

[MadeInJapan]

I did not change the lens or reflectors on mine when I did the HID kit- I have had no problems and the light produces is much better than stock.

[JRL]

03-04 C70 headlights are the best
Not only do they look awesome, you can actually SEE
(Unfortunately, expensive, at least new).

[Red-Arrow]

I did not change the lens or reflectors on mine when I did the HID kit- I have had no problems and the light produces is much better than stock.

I did not mention lens but the fact remains the reflector has not been designed to collect the light from a HID bulb arc. Its very different from a filament and the plasma moves inside the bulb. Its creates a glare that is very annoying for drivers coming in the opposite direction. The light output is greater but not better in a meaningful way. We know that high temperatures whites light are not the best colour against a dark road, yellow is a far more useful colour against a dark road.

JLR the V70 lamps look great. Did you have to modify them for mounting? or was it a straight forward swap around?

[ojdorson]

03-04 C70 headlights are the best
Not only do they look awesome, you can actually SEE
(Unfortunately, expensive, at least new).

Does this work for a '96 850R?

[jblackburn]

Nah, they won't fit an 850. There are some aftermarket projection kits, or E-code lenses that will help out an 850.

[ojdorson]

Thanks. I might start by getting an HID kit and E-Codes and then having them aimed properly. I don't LOVE the look of those projection kits - especially not the black background ones.