leurven Posted August 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 already ordered mine, but i have been wondering this...i know a lot of the newer cars today are starting to come with some version of HIDs or better lights, will these be superior to those?The HIDs that come on new cars are most likely Phillips or at least have Phillips bulbs and ballasts and the colour they run are almost always 4300K-4500K. What makes them look purple is either the projector or the actualy reflector they are using. All cars that come with HIDs have a housing and reflector style to support HIDs and utilize them to the fullest - our cars were never designed for HIDs so they will not be as efficient unless we upgrade our hole housing etc... I recommend at least getting E-Code lenses when you install HIDs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volvomachine Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 whats the going rate for some e-codes?i saw during a quick search on the main VS page something like $230 or something like that...that cant be right, can it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leurven Posted August 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 whats the going rate for some e-codes?i saw during a quick search on the main VS page something like $230 or something like that...that cant be right, can it?Here check this ---> http://www.fcpgroton.com/volvo850lamps.htm This is where I bought mine from. They are scan techs. Should run $120 or so. Best to call them and ask for their ebay price. It may be lower. When I lived near there I just went in. Think I paid $120 for mine and obviously no shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leurven Posted August 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 NEW INFO:The H7 bulbs by Apexcone will require bending the metal clip on one side that holds the bulb in. This is a mod to the clip on the housing. I had to do this to my clips and they are very much secure. This does not affect the functionality of the bulbs or the kit itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 Leurven, could you post some pics about this, the clips? I have a S70, I ordered H7 Apexcone and I wonder if I have to remove the headlight assembly or just bend the clip on the bulb itself. Pics would be great... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leurven Posted August 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 Leurven, could you post some clips about this, the pins? I have a S70, I ordered H7 Apexcone and I wonder if I have to remove the headlight assembly or just bend the clip on the bulb itself. Pics would be great... Every time I change my bulbs I have had to remove the headlight assembly. This is 3 10mm bolts and I just use a wrench to loosen them and then unscrew them with my fingers. Easier to take out the corner lights too to access one bolt.This shows the clips situation:Clip not fitting:Second view of clip not fitting:Both clips before I bent one:Clip after I bent it:Clip fitting properly on other side of bulb:I emailed the supplier and they said this is the first problem he has ever had with this bulb and car. He is unable to change the design at this time but bending the clip with two pairs of pliers is an easy job.Sorry for the inconvenience guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 Thanks for the pics Leurven! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leurven Posted August 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 Thanks for the pics Leurven!I hope they help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leurven Posted September 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 I have a favor to ask you guys. I need a person with an 850 housing and a S/V/70 housing to do a write up of the installation of their HIDs and to include pictures. Anyone willing and able to do this? Maybe there will be a discount to do such a thing? JohnIf anyone wants help with the installation let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volvomachine Posted September 2, 2006 Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 i will certainly do a write up for you if you need me to...it may not be the best way to go about installing it, but it will get the job done im sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leurven Posted September 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 i will certainly do a write up for you if you need me to...it may not be the best way to go about installing it, but it will get the job done im sureThat would be great. Pictures before, during, and after would be awesome. Thanks, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cicatriz Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 cicatrizdare (Matt) - Apexcone 35 Watt 6000k H11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volvomachine Posted September 9, 2006 Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 just received mine today, does anyone else who got theirs know if the double sided tape that comes with the Apexcone has enough stick to hold the ballast in an upright position for an extended period of time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volvomachine Posted September 9, 2006 Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 nevermind, i mounted it all:Drivers side on the batteryPassenger side on the ECU compartment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aequitas_Veritas Posted September 9, 2006 Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 pics? I have to wait a little longer for this, before the end of the month though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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