36 replies to this topic

[classiguy3]

wondering how much they are and where can I get them for my 98' s70.

thanks

[Bay13]

Moved this over here cause lots of members in this forum have done the headlight change.

[Nebor]

Vptuning.com. The E-code jewels are $920, the American jewels are like $650.

[StickThatClutch]

If you just want the fluted lenses (not the clear jewels) they will cost about 250 for the glass. You can get the Scantech (aftermarket) lenses for less.

I think FCP Gordon and Borton Volvo all have them in stock.

Its a worthwhile upgrade.

[Volvoson]

2 questions Stephen:

1) What are the differences (if any) between the Scan Tech and OEM lenses?
2) Any pictures of the beam pattern?

[StickThatClutch]

2 questions Stephen:

1) What are the differences (if any) between the Scan Tech and OEM lenses?
2) Any pictures of the beam pattern?

Carson,

The design of the ST and the OEM ones are the same since beam patterns must fit the E-Code spec for light output and control.

As far as beam pattern, I don't have any pictures. But there is definately a good cutoff on the driver side and the passenger side is angled up to illuminate the roadsigns. Beam width is much wider than my DOTs.

[Volvoson]

I am tempted to pick up a set for my car, and just want to know if my HIDs will project a little better on the road, and not in people's eyes

Sooner or later, they will be mine!

[classiguy3]

who sells the scan tech lenses?

[Patrick.]

FCPGroton.com


great site for parts

[theunderlord]

who sells the scan tech lenses?

hey.. you..

fill out your signature , and put your location in your profile.. !

[beachnut]

A true espec beam pattern will look something similar to this:





The horizontal cut-off is achieved by the reflectors and the upward 15 degree angle to the right is achieved with the fluting in the lense. The intention is to minimize glare to left (on-coming traffic) while illuminating forward and upwards to the right for street signage, etc. By replacing your DOT lenses with the ECE lenses you will not get the horizonal cut-off, but you will get the right-hand upsweep (somewhat) and most left-hand glare is removed. With my HIDs and the ECE lenses my beam pattern looks nowhere near as clean and sharp like that second pic .. I wish it did, but that would require full ECE housings. I still have hotspots. However, I do think it's better than having the DOT lenses.

[Volvoson]

Fooey! So you don't feel that they make a significant difference when coupled with HIDs for the price?

[beachnut]

To be honest, I think my beam pattern looked a little better when I was running halogens on the espec lenses I'll try to get a pic tonight of my HID beam pattern ... IM me if I forget.

[Volvoson]

To be honest, I think my beam pattern looked a little better when I was running halogens on the espec lenses  I'll try to get a pic tonight of my HID beam pattern ... IM me if I forget.

I will try to remember... No guarantees though... I doubt you will even be awake when I get home (11:30pm or later).

[lax01]

someone needs to stop being stupid and release the jewel lens alone....I hate the LEDs and there's no way I'm paying $900 for headlight assemblies...especiallly reflectors and when nothing is wrong with mine

[Nebor]

someone needs to stop being stupid and release the jewel lens alone....I hate the LEDs and there's no way I'm paying $900 for headlight assemblies...especiallly reflectors and when nothing is wrong with mine

Why would they when there's so many of us willing to spend the $900?

[theunderlord]

someone needs to stop being stupid and release the jewel lens alone....I hate the LEDs and there's no way I'm paying $900 for headlight assemblies...especiallly reflectors and when nothing is wrong with mine

email scantech Josh.. let them know how many of them they could sell if they made just the lense. They're never gonna know if no one does anything..

oh by the way, I have jeweled lights women of questionable morals.!

[dancetheman]

i'd be down for the lense...then just throw on some projectors

[javadoc]

I'll try to get a pic tonight, if Beach forgets. We're both running E-codes w/HIDs, except that my highs are also HID. Personally, even before pix to compare to his Halogen pic, I feel like the lighting is much better w/the HIDs... except when there's quite a bit of other light, such as from streetlights. At these times, they're washed out, but you wouldn't need them anyway.