s70 replacement headlight assembly question

Post by **BEJinFbk** » 05 Jul 2018, 08:25

Great deal! I wish there were JYs like that here.
And +1 to the common wiring harnesses in these cars.
99% of P80’s are very well designed and engineered.
Decades later, owners are still enjoying that advantage.

And a Thank You to Matthew for a fantastic forum to keep
all of the Volvos we can Alive and Kicking - Thanks, Matt!

blkbeauty · Post by **blkbeauty** » 06 Jul 2018, 21:27

They are holding up great! Had them for over two years with no issues. No special bulbs, just remember you need bulbs for C70, vice V70 and you will be fine. Just a side note, C70 bulbs are way more expensive than V70 bulbs.

Post by **RickHaleParker** » 07 Jul 2018, 11:32

That is like:
Q: What is the difference between a Black and White TV antenna, a Color TV antenna and a Digital TV antenna?
A: $20.00 and $40.00.

blkbeauty wrote: 06 Jul 2018, 21:27 No special bulbs, just remember you need bulbs for C70, vice V70 and you will be fine. Just a side note, C70 bulbs are way more expensive than V70 bulbs.

Post by **BEJinFbk** » 07 Jul 2018, 12:21

blkbeauty wrote: 06 Jul 2018, 21:27 They are holding up great! Had them for over two years with no issues. No special bulbs, just remember you need bulbs for C70, vice V70 and you will be fine. Just a side note, C70 bulbs are way more expensive than V70 bulbs.

Good to know. I’m always a little leary of aftermarket parts.
I’m glad to hear that they’re working well for you. As far as
the lamps being a little more expensive? Cheap Insurance!

Post by **j-dawg** » 07 Jul 2018, 12:33

never had a set of factory fogs I thought were useful for anything, except on my W123 and W124 Benzes. those had "fog lights" integrated into the headlamp unit, and they were just really bright low beams that didn't point at other driver's faces. actually useful for driving through the dark.

actually, the lights on my Fiesta were useful when pulling into my block back in Texas at night. they threw a pretty wide pattern, so I could see around one particular tight corner without shining my brights into all the neighbors' houses. but if it'd been an optional extra, I'd decline at any price over $50 with no regrets.

Post by **abscate** » 09 Jul 2018, 12:20

Most fog lights are just “
I spent too much on this car” markers

Post by **BEJinFbk** » 09 Jul 2018, 14:17

abscate wrote: 09 Jul 2018, 12:20 Most fog lights are just “
I spent too much on this car” markers

"I think I'll put yellow lamps in mine... Maybe PIAA's!"

Post by **FLXC90** » 10 Jul 2018, 02:28

BEJinFbk wrote: 09 Jul 2018, 14:17
abscate wrote: 09 Jul 2018, 12:20 Most fog lights are just “
I spent too much on this car” markers
"I think I'll put yellow lamps in mine... Maybe PIAA's!"

R stands for RALLY, right?!

Varney · Post by **Varney** » 10 Jul 2018, 14:56

I had the same problem with my XC. I put the v70 version of these on my XC and installed LEDs in them and it went from driving in the dark to concentrated sunlight without the oncoming traffic blind: https://www.ebay.com/itm/S70-1996-2000- ... 2941714877?