Volvo 850 Made from 1993 to 1997, this Volvo line was available in both a wagon and a sedan, both with were graced with several trim levels.

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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 06:49 AM
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All I see there is words, words words words. I will not be satisfied until I see some pictures.
 
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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 08:31 AM
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You looking for some new wheels or something?

Yes I am
 
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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 08:44 AM
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Oh man, I don't know, I got them really cheap and I need them to keep me occupied through the winter. I'll think about it.
 
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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 10:08 AM
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http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/1469548213.html

It's still for sale! Argh, I want!
 
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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 11:33 AM
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That's because he's asking too much.
 
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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 09:29 PM
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it looks very nice, minus no interior pics or engine bay pics.

the seller will find a buyer for the car. depends on how bad you want a rare yellow T5-R.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2009 | 12:01 AM
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The product 2 minutes after purchasing. They cost $90, shroud included.

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With the other projectors out, I am going from a 2" unit to a 3" Unit.

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Beginning idea for a left amber reflector.

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On

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Low beam cutoff.

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Hi-Beam cutoff!

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Finished products!

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Amber light - 1

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Amber light - 2

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Bulbs being used, Phillips 85122, 4300K Light

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Full Picture

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Light!

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With the other vehicle.

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Fixing the exhaust

Fender mesurement did not come out well. Retaking.
 

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Old Nov 18, 2009 | 06:29 AM
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NICE! Those are the headlights I want to get for my wagon (Hopefully getting them for my birthday). Where did you get them?
 
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Old Nov 18, 2009 | 08:04 PM
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Looks cool!!!!
 
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Old Nov 18, 2009 | 10:15 PM
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NICE! Where did you get them?
EST sells them.
IPD sells them.
I think ebay has them.

They also come in black, which look awesome.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2009 | 10:21 PM
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Yeah, I was just thinking maybe these were used or something since he took them apart. I dunno...brain fart?

I like the black, but I think I'm going chrome for my wagon, everyone has the black ones.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 10:15 AM
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Thanks guys.

Yeah, Gilber, if you want the headlights I found them cheapest on Ebay. If you want help retrofitting new projectors in it let me know . I know what to do :P.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 11:11 AM
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Legendsecko87,

Could you share with us how to do it. Its a great idea and wow they look fantastic.

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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Legendsecko87
Thanks guys.

Yeah, Gilber, if you want the headlights I found them cheapest on Ebay. If you want help retrofitting new projectors in it let me know . I know what to do :P.
What are in there stock? Those are the headlights I want, but I assume they're not projectors? I just wanna run HIDs.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 12:24 PM
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They do have projectors in them, but they are 2" Halogen projectors. They aren't that great, however they are good clear 2" len's. They are H1 projectors, but they have the halogen cutoff. halogen cutoff=bad! Plus, they do not produce light as well as the 3" ones

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Basically what I did after I tore the headlights apart (THAT TOOK FOREVER! 300' at 8 minutes each, dremel and pop it apart) I started tearing apart and I opened up the holes more to allow the projector bowl up more. I mounted them with 1 screw and 3 nuts on each to hold them in. They are nylon locking nuts, so they stay secure. I used a total of 3 holders per hole on the projector.

By the way, bobby pins are a very good alternative to washers.

But other then taht you just have to make the projector hole fit the projector, you can use the halo to act sort of like a shroud though.

It is kind of confusing, but if you get it then yeah. It just takes a lot of fitting. The orange markers are just friction fit on there.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 12:40 PM
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What if I got the HID kits for them, you think they would be pretty decent headlights then?
 
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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 12:44 PM
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yes, however lighting isn't that great. Lighting compared to stock lens's is good. Foglights is almost a must with these. get 5K or 4300K. I got 6000K and I didnt get much useable light.

The conversion isn't cheap either. Cost for projectors is 60-90, bulbs is 45, then you need Ballast and D2S Connectors, which should cost around another 45. Hardware is around $10 too.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 12:50 PM
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Ok, too many numbers combined with words. Haha. How are theses lights compared to stock lights without any modification? HID kits are fairly cheap so I would just do that.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 01:20 PM
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I think they're great. Just make sure you get either 4300K HID or 5000K for optimum useable light.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 01:27 PM
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Hmm... does anybody know how to make their own rear strut bar? I'm thinking about making one, but I need to figure out how to do it...
 
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