The standard headlights are not much better than having two glow-worms in jam jars attached to the front of the car. Surprising for the size of the units. I'm looking to upgrade them, those snazzy ice blue ones appeal. But I'd prefer functionality over poseability. Has anyone done this and can recommend some new bulbs to pop in to improve performance? It's like driving by Braille at the moment! I'm in the UK. Les -- Remove Frontal Lobes to Reply http://armsofmorpheus.blogspot.com/ "Why of course the people don't want war. But after all, it is the leaders of the country who determine the policy, and it is always a simple matter to drag the people along, whether it is a democracy, or a fascist dictatorship, Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is to tell them that they are being attacked, and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger." -Herman Goering, Hitler's designated successor http://www.stuffmongers.com/
Sylvania Silverstars are excellent... some people say they don't last very long tho... I think they let the bulbs touch something other then their packaging or air - be really careful installing them - I did have one die quickly, but I touched it against some dirt on my engine, and cleaned it off with a cloth - I guess I didn't clean it good enough... the replacement has been running fine for months now. I know someone who has had no problems for over a year. Blue bulbs aren't really legal everywhere, and they can actually reduce visibility in certain conditions.
I'm using Silverstars in my 2002 S80, no problems after nearly a year of use. It's not like having HID's, but it is an improvement over the stock bulbs.
Thanks... i've tracked down these Item Number:472SVS Specification: H4 12V 60/55W Osram Silverstar 60% from http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/H4_osram.htm#SS Not it mentions that my 240 has H4 with combined bulb dip. Are these direct replacements? These only mention H4 and says nothing about combined dip. Perhaps i'm missing something here, it's a new field for me. Les -- Remove Frontal Lobes to Reply http://armsofmorpheus.blogspot.com/ "Why of course the people don't want war. But after all, it is the leaders of the country who determine the policy, and it is always a simple matter to drag the people along, whether it is a democracy, or a fascist dictatorship, Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is to tell them that they are being attacked, and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger." -Herman Goering, Hiltler's designated successor http://www.stuffmongers.com/
Well here in Canada we have Canadian Tire stores.... there is a big book of cars, and you find yours and it gives you replacement types for low/high/fog lamps... You find the bulb on the shelf, and you compare it to the bulb from your car (take it out in the parking lot, if a 240 is as easy to work on as a 960 the bulb will be easy to excahnge) if it looks the same (ie, same plug, same code ei: H4, 9004,9007, H7, same twin filaments if it's a high/low beam in one unit) then you buy it... or you remember the model name and order it off of the internet at reduced cost... Can't help you on your bulb type either, we had a 240, but it was a 1974 and came with round sealed beam headlights, our 960 uses a 900x series bulb... not sure which one tho.... The 60/55W would mean there is a twin filament for low/high beams tho... Funny over here high beams are 65W... Oh well. I like going to big stores like Canadian Tire, because if the bulb blows (usually even out of warranty by the manufacturer) the people working behind the counter tend to give you cash back or new bulbs .... You don't really get that service with bulbs ordered online.
That's what i've found... After one of my original silverstars burnt out (BTW I have these in my 1999 Golf, not the Volvo... yet... it's bulbs haven't blown yet) I went back to the stock OEM bulbs... and found myself needing the highbeams a lot more at night on country roads... Made the switch back, was more careful in handling this time, and i've been happy since.
