Chrome Crystal Projector Headlights
#1
10-14-2006, 10:22 PM
Chrome Crystal Projector Headlights
I just purchase chrome crystal projector headlights for my 2001 Volvo C70HT Conv from E-Bay. I should be receiving them soon. I will attempt to install them myself but need instructions. Can anyone give me step by step instructions on how to remove my stock headlight assembly on my 2001 C70 so I can install my new projector headlights? For anyone insterested in the projector headlights, I got them from seller drrtydevil who is a seller on Ebay. I got them for $331.45 which includes shipping. Apparently they are suppose to be ready for install; however I can't confirm that since they haven't arrived yet.
Here are my pictures
Here are my pictures
#2
10-14-2006, 10:28 PM
RE: Chrome Crystal Projector Headlights
When I installed my E-code headlights, just the glass I used this set of instructions.
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I know it is for an 850, but it worked for mine too which is a 1999 s70 awd. Some of the instructions didn't work for the s70 because of course the s70 is a little different then the 850.
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By the way, did you buy turn signals to match? Just wondering because I just bought the chrome ones you got from the same guy on Ebay and he only had the SMOKED turn signals. No chrome ones.
Tell me how the install goes too.
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I know it is for an 850, but it worked for mine too which is a 1999 s70 awd. Some of the instructions didn't work for the s70 because of course the s70 is a little different then the 850.
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By the way, did you buy turn signals to match? Just wondering because I just bought the chrome ones you got from the same guy on Ebay and he only had the SMOKED turn signals. No chrome ones.
Tell me how the install goes too.
#3
10-15-2006, 03:46 AM
RE: Chrome Crystal Projector Headlights
THANKS! 
This is exactly what I need! Thank you VERY MUCH!!! These instructions will come in handy! I'm pretty sure I will have to dedicate 1 day to do this. I will make sure I start on a Sat so I'll have the weekend to finish before I start work on Monday. I didn't get the side markers but I do plan on getting them. I saw the smoke markers he had. Since I have the crystal I want to stay with crystal. I did find a site that carries the aftermarket side markers. Not sure if the price is good or not, it's more then the other guy, but you may want to check them out. It is:
http://www.partsforvolvosonline.com/...oducts_id=4506
Where the yellow reflector is on the side marker you will see that it is black at this link. They also have the yellow reflector in chrome as well, and they both are the same price. I did order the crystal blinker side lights from a different site. It is:
http://www.autorice.com/catalog/prod...roducts_id=797
The price came up just over $26 which includes the shipping. I thought that was pretty good. I got them because one of mine is broken so why not get these?! The dealer wanted close to $40 for the stock!!!!!!!!! These look better then stock..., AND you get 2!
I will let you know how the install went and I'll take a picture of my ride afterwards!
Thanks so much again for the instructions! You're GREAT! By the way, are you happy with your reflectors and was it pretty much "plug and play" or did you have to do modifications?
This is exactly what I need! Thank you VERY MUCH!!! These instructions will come in handy! I'm pretty sure I will have to dedicate 1 day to do this. I will make sure I start on a Sat so I'll have the weekend to finish before I start work on Monday. I didn't get the side markers but I do plan on getting them. I saw the smoke markers he had. Since I have the crystal I want to stay with crystal. I did find a site that carries the aftermarket side markers. Not sure if the price is good or not, it's more then the other guy, but you may want to check them out. It is: http://www.partsforvolvosonline.com/...oducts_id=4506
Where the yellow reflector is on the side marker you will see that it is black at this link. They also have the yellow reflector in chrome as well, and they both are the same price. I did order the crystal blinker side lights from a different site. It is:
http://www.autorice.com/catalog/prod...roducts_id=797
The price came up just over $26 which includes the shipping. I thought that was pretty good. I got them because one of mine is broken so why not get these?! The dealer wanted close to $40 for the stock!!!!!!!!! These look better then stock..., AND you get 2!
I will let you know how the install went and I'll take a picture of my ride afterwards!
Thanks so much again for the instructions! You're GREAT! By the way, are you happy with your reflectors and was it pretty much "plug and play" or did you have to do modifications?
#4
10-15-2006, 11:47 AM
RE: Chrome Crystal Projector Headlights
ORIGINAL: c70girl
THANKS! This is exactly what I need! Thank you VERY MUCH!!! These instructions will come in handy! I'm pretty sure I will have to dedicate 1 day to do this. I will make sure I start on a Sat so I'll have the weekend to finish before I start work on Monday. I didn't get the side markers but I do plan on getting them. I saw the smoke markers he had. Since I have the crystal I want to stay with crystal. I did find a site that carries the aftermarket side markers. Not sure if the price is good or not, it's more then the other guy, but you may want to check them out. It is:
http://www.partsforvolvosonline.com/...oducts_id=4506
Where the yellow reflector is on the side marker you will see that it is black at this link. They also have the yellow reflector in chrome as well, and they both are the same price. I did order the crystal blinker side lights from a different site. It is:
http://www.autorice.com/catalog/prod...roducts_id=797
The price came up just over $26 which includes the shipping. I thought that was pretty good. I got them because one of mine is broken so why not get these?! The dealer wanted close to $40 for the stock!!!!!!!!! These look better then stock..., AND you get 2!
I will let you know how the install went and I'll take a picture of my ride afterwards! Thanks so much again for the instructions! You're GREAT! By the way, are you happy with your reflectors and was it pretty much "plug and play" or did you have to do modifications?
THANKS!
This is exactly what I need! Thank you VERY MUCH!!! These instructions will come in handy! I'm pretty sure I will have to dedicate 1 day to do this. I will make sure I start on a Sat so I'll have the weekend to finish before I start work on Monday. I didn't get the side markers but I do plan on getting them. I saw the smoke markers he had. Since I have the crystal I want to stay with crystal. I did find a site that carries the aftermarket side markers. Not sure if the price is good or not, it's more then the other guy, but you may want to check them out. It is: http://www.partsforvolvosonline.com/...oducts_id=4506
Where the yellow reflector is on the side marker you will see that it is black at this link. They also have the yellow reflector in chrome as well, and they both are the same price. I did order the crystal blinker side lights from a different site. It is:
http://www.autorice.com/catalog/prod...roducts_id=797
The price came up just over $26 which includes the shipping. I thought that was pretty good. I got them because one of mine is broken so why not get these?! The dealer wanted close to $40 for the stock!!!!!!!!! These look better then stock..., AND you get 2!
I will let you know how the install went and I'll take a picture of my ride afterwards!
Thanks so much again for the instructions! You're GREAT! By the way, are you happy with your reflectors and was it pretty much "plug and play" or did you have to do modifications?
Check this link for turn signals, this one actually says Chrome Projector style, http://www.partsforvolvosonline.com/...oducts_id=4343
Reflectors? You mean current turn signals? Yes I am, but once I get these will be selling them to someone. And my sidemarkers I am happy with too, because they came with the car.
#6
10-15-2006, 06:21 PM
RE: Chrome Crystal Projector Headlights
Thank you for the tip on the turn signals. I will wait to see how much everyone is selling them for, but if drrtydevil is selling is for $100.., geez, I don't think anyone will beat that price! I hope he has a lot to sell because I'm sure there are a lot of people that want them. You didn't mention if the install of your E-Code lights were basically "plug and play" or if you had to do some modifications..., like to the wire harness, etc? Oh, about the reflectors..., what I was referring to when I said 'reflectors' was the yellow coloring on the side of the turn signals. I rather have it w/out the yellow and have it chrome.
I just love this Forum. I'm learning sooooooooo much!
I just love this Forum. I'm learning sooooooooo much!
#7
10-16-2006, 12:58 AM
RE: Chrome Crystal Projector Headlights
ORIGINAL: c70girl
Thank you for the tip on the turn signals. I will wait to see how much everyone is selling them for, but if drrtydevil is selling is for $100.., geez, I don't think anyone will beat that price! I hope he has a lot to sell because I'm sure there are a lot of people that want them. You didn't mention if the install of your E-Code lights were basically "plug and play" or if you had to do some modifications..., like to the wire harness, etc? Oh, about the reflectors..., what I was referring to when I said 'reflectors' was the yellow coloring on the side of the turn signals. I rather have it w/out the yellow and have it chrome.
I just love this Forum. I'm learning sooooooooo much!
Thank you for the tip on the turn signals. I will wait to see how much everyone is selling them for, but if drrtydevil is selling is for $100.., geez, I don't think anyone will beat that price! I hope he has a lot to sell because I'm sure there are a lot of people that want them. You didn't mention if the install of your E-Code lights were basically "plug and play" or if you had to do some modifications..., like to the wire harness, etc? Oh, about the reflectors..., what I was referring to when I said 'reflectors' was the yellow coloring on the side of the turn signals. I rather have it w/out the yellow and have it chrome.
I just love this Forum. I'm learning sooooooooo much!
Take a look here. This is a far away side view of my one E-code Turn Signal,
Here is a closer view of the other side of the car with the E-code Turn signal.
This is what we want to buy to match our Chrome Projectors. As you can see the orange reflector has been replaced with a grey insert.
#8
10-16-2006, 03:21 AM
RE: Chrome Crystal Projector Headlights
Thanks for getting back to me. I think the E-Code projectors I ordered comes with the entire assembly because the e-bay ad said I'm bidding on 2 headlamps, not just lenses. Hopefully installing the entire headlamp won't be that difficult. I will follow the directions you gave me. Your turn signals look great!
#9
10-19-2006, 04:50 AM
RE: Chrome Crystal Projector Headlights
I installed the projector chrome/clear headlights and they look REALLY good! It's a nice facelift! It took me about 1 hr to do each headlight. I took my time and didn't rush so I wouldn't break a connection or anything. Well I ordered some HID from e-bay and put them into the Low Beam. I drove around for about 10 mins before they BOTH blew out. I pulled the HID bulbs and and they blew. The bulbs were both shattered to pieces, only the metal part that you plug into the harness was there. What's wrong? It is because I bought some cheap bulbs (only paid $7 for both) or is it because there is a short or my new projector headlights have too much wattage? I put the stock ones in since that's all I have If the same happens to the stock then what can it be.[:@]
#10
10-21-2006, 02:14 AM
RE: Chrome Crystal Projector Headlights
ORIGINAL: c70girl
I installed the projector chrome/clear headlights and they look REALLY good! It's a nice facelift! It took me about 1 hr to do each headlight. I took my time and didn't rush so I wouldn't break a connection or anything. Well I ordered some HID from e-bay and put them into the Low Beam. I drove around for about 10 mins before they BOTH blew out. I pulled the HID bulbs and and they blew. The bulbs were both shattered to pieces, only the metal part that you plug into the harness was there. What's wrong? It is because I bought some cheap bulbs (only paid $7 for both) or is it because there is a short or my new projector headlights have too much wattage? I put the stock ones in since that's all I have If the same happens to the stock then what can it be.[:@]
I installed the projector chrome/clear headlights and they look REALLY good! It's a nice facelift! It took me about 1 hr to do each headlight. I took my time and didn't rush so I wouldn't break a connection or anything. Well I ordered some HID from e-bay and put them into the Low Beam. I drove around for about 10 mins before they BOTH blew out. I pulled the HID bulbs and and they blew. The bulbs were both shattered to pieces, only the metal part that you plug into the harness was there. What's wrong? It is because I bought some cheap bulbs (only paid $7 for both) or is it because there is a short or my new projector headlights have too much wattage? I put the stock ones in since that's all I have If the same happens to the stock then what can it be.[:@]
#12
10-21-2006, 07:26 PM
#13
10-21-2006, 08:30 PM
RE: Chrome Crystal Projector Headlights
Ok, I'll do that tonight sometime. The headlights have not yet been adjusted properly, so the beam pattern is going to look off. I tried to correct it, but oh well, it's a LOUSY job! When I had the HID bulbs in the projectors, it looked REALLY nice. But that lasted all about 20 mins! [:@]
#14
10-21-2006, 09:41 PM
RE: Chrome Crystal Projector Headlights
ORIGINAL: c70girl
Ok, I'll do that tonight sometime. The headlights have not yet been adjusted properly, so the beam pattern is going to look off. I tried to correct it, but oh well, it's a LOUSY job! When I had the HID bulbs in the projectors, it looked REALLY nice. But that lasted all about 20 mins! [:@]
Ok, I'll do that tonight sometime. The headlights have not yet been adjusted properly, so the beam pattern is going to look off. I tried to correct it, but oh well, it's a LOUSY job! When I had the HID bulbs in the projectors, it looked REALLY nice. But that lasted all about 20 mins! [:@]
Look at this picture, this is an HID kit. This is what you need to buy.
What do you see?
I see these items.
-Bulbs
-Harnesses
-Ballasts
If you dont have those tiny square silver boxes with the orange warning labels on them. The HID bulbs wont work right PERIOD.
Also look at this picture
If you don't have all those items, then they wont work right.
#15
10-22-2006, 11:17 PM
RE: Chrome Crystal Projector Headlights
The so-called HID bulbs I purchased from E-bay look nothing like those bulbs. They look like stock H7 bulbs, it's just the glass bulb has a hint of blue to it. Like you said, I probably got the fake HIDS..., which is what I wanted to get. I just didn't think they were going to burn out in 20 mins. I'll probably get the HID kit one day, just not now. Thanks for the info!
#16
10-27-2006, 12:57 PM
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