2006 v70 headlight upgrade
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2006 v70 headlight upgrade
Hi all,
I've done some searches and have been reading a lot, but I"m struggling to figure things out. We just inherited a 2006 V70 2.5T with only 50k miles. The exterior isn't in great shape but the car runs like new.
My only problem is that the low beams are terrible. I have already replaced the standard 55w H11 bulb w/ modified 65w H9 bulbs. This worked well in my 4Runner but the V70 reflector pattern doesn't like the H9 bulb and it's throwing light in a weird pattern.
What are my other options? I am under the impression that replacing halogens w/ expensive LEDs is kind of a crap shoot that may result in the same weird pattern issues that I got w/ the cheap H9 halogens. Has anyone had any success w/ a specific LED or is this just not an option?
I can't seem to find any aftermarket housings that have projectors in them. There are some on eBay but they are mostly used and sold as singles, which doesn't really help me. I have seen some people retrofit projector housings into their existing assemblies, and I would attempt this if there was a detailed write up of how to complete the wiring and where to purchase the parts.
One big part of the problem is that the passenger side lamp assembly was replaced w/ an aftermarket assembly after a fender bender, and it's gone super cloudy. Is it work sanding and polishing this thing back to clear or will it just fog over again?
Thanks for all the help!
I've done some searches and have been reading a lot, but I"m struggling to figure things out. We just inherited a 2006 V70 2.5T with only 50k miles. The exterior isn't in great shape but the car runs like new.
My only problem is that the low beams are terrible. I have already replaced the standard 55w H11 bulb w/ modified 65w H9 bulbs. This worked well in my 4Runner but the V70 reflector pattern doesn't like the H9 bulb and it's throwing light in a weird pattern.
What are my other options? I am under the impression that replacing halogens w/ expensive LEDs is kind of a crap shoot that may result in the same weird pattern issues that I got w/ the cheap H9 halogens. Has anyone had any success w/ a specific LED or is this just not an option?
I can't seem to find any aftermarket housings that have projectors in them. There are some on eBay but they are mostly used and sold as singles, which doesn't really help me. I have seen some people retrofit projector housings into their existing assemblies, and I would attempt this if there was a detailed write up of how to complete the wiring and where to purchase the parts.
One big part of the problem is that the passenger side lamp assembly was replaced w/ an aftermarket assembly after a fender bender, and it's gone super cloudy. Is it work sanding and polishing this thing back to clear or will it just fog over again?
Thanks for all the help!
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Consider Osram Nightbreaker Laser Unlimited or Philips Xtremevision (I just looked that up on another forum).
I've seen ads claiming, "Our new LED design locates the light source better...." but they've been for the H7 bulb. I too have H11's.
If you're like me, you don't trust these claims.
Also, I've read there are clear coatings which are more UV resistant than others. And yes, clear coating is a necessary final step.
I don't mean to sound glib but I read fora for a bunch of cars and cannot remember each tidbit.
I've seen ads claiming, "Our new LED design locates the light source better...." but they've been for the H7 bulb. I too have H11's.
If you're like me, you don't trust these claims.
Also, I've read there are clear coatings which are more UV resistant than others. And yes, clear coating is a necessary final step.
I don't mean to sound glib but I read fora for a bunch of cars and cannot remember each tidbit.
Last edited by Georgeandkira; Jan 25, 2021 at 02:16 PM.
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