Worth pointing out that the Canbus Function Extender Plus from Swedesolutions will do a lot of the lighting tweaks via software (for example my approach lighting includes dipped beam, fog and reverse lights and comes on automatically when it’s dark) as well as various other cool things such as disabling the DRLs, auto heated seats etc. Just in case someone is looking for those approach lighting tweaks without cutting wires etc. Auto levelling shouldn’t make a difference on hills. The idea is that it keeps the headlights on the level regardless of how the car is loaded by measuring the difference in axle heights front/rear, this wouldn’t change if you were driving up hills 👍 A decent amount of premium cars come with dual fog lights, or at least in the UK they do, so thebelgian mod isn’t illegal or anything here. If anything it’s safer as more light output. Otherwise great video as ever, thanks for all you do for the community 👊🏻 I would say do an interior lighting video next but... :D
I had put this video together before seeing what you had done with the SwedeSolutions tool. Definitely a worthwhile investment; I am pinning your comment to the top. My autolevel has always adjusted itself on hills, but perhaps that's just part of the autolevel not working properly. Thanks for all your contributions to the community as well!
I was told that in Europe, Xenons are requied to adjust to prevent blinding oncomming drivers. When I lowered my old Audi A8, I remade the top brackets to match the pre-lowered position of the sensor arms. You can shorten the vertical link or move the upper bracket. RC car adjustable links are a good source of parts.
I enjoyed your light mod video. I had my DRL disabled when I bought the car, 0 for off as intended. Regarding the prefacelift not having rear lower reflectors, the north American market have added reflectors built into the upper portion of the taillights whereas world markets just an empty space at the top.
I went to upgrade the front fogs on my 2007 C30, the plastic covers (unlike the ultra easy headlight units) were a nightmare to remove. Turned out i had bought the wrong bulbs 🤦🏻♂️ However at least i got to clean out 13 years of bugs 😂 Put the original bulbs back in - still going strong after 1.3 decades. 😉🇸🇪
hello from sarajevo. i really like how you blended the colors on the volvo c 30. i have the same kind of red. what colors would you recommend for plastic frames and moldings. sorry in bad english 😉🤣
I agree that 6000K is bit too blue! I changed my original halogens to 6000K LED's since I saw a video where it was plug n play to do it for that specific bulb, but the light just disappears on wet conditions. If anyone has recommendations of 5000-5500K H7 LED's that will fit to the P1 headlight without modifying it, I'd appreciate the hint since I need to change these in some point.. The only good thing is that they're at least better than the H7s so I'm keeping them for now.
So...you've missed the license plate bulb housing????? How do you replace the housing???? Do you have an experience on this? I'm suspecting you do...your rear bumper looked out of kilter on the driver rear side...
If you're trying to replace the housing, then it's best to pull the bumper. I have a video on this, it's quick and easy. If you're just replacing the bulbs, then two screws to remove the covers and you'll have easy bulb access. How dare you accuse my bumper of being off kilter! It's not. ;) Just a common C30 alignment issue with where the hatch meets the bumper. Been that way since new, despite my level adjustments.
I can see that the projectors are modded. I’m planning to rewire my headlight assembly but I couldn’t remove the terminal because the turn signal reflector is blocking the way. By any chance, does removing the clear cover gives way to remove the reflectors? Thanks!
@@evs251 Sorry, I've never messed with car lights before. Whats this pattern? Is it as simple as swapping out a bulb or do I need some step down box or something? Thank you
@@schwarz_mason You just swap out the bulb it's super easy. However it might be illegal in your country. What I meant by pattern is making sure it doesn't shine into oncoming traffic, but still illuminates as much area as possible.
the auto-levelling bi-xenon headlights don't work on my lowered 2006 pre-facelift s40 and they are aimed too low. Is there an easy way to aim them slightly higher manually?
There are adjusters on the back of the headlight. Have a look for the video on how to adjust them on this channel as Micheal did a great job demonstrating 👍
Used the factory ground and just extended the power wire to the same source as the city lights. The fog lights will be on whenever the city lights are on, so they always come on with my headlights now.
At 5:03, You are dead wrong!!! Your car will be completely invisible when the person that should see you are in strong sunlight and you are in shadow . . . RDL is a really good security feature . . .
Worth pointing out that the Canbus Function Extender Plus from Swedesolutions will do a lot of the lighting tweaks via software (for example my approach lighting includes dipped beam, fog and reverse lights and comes on automatically when it’s dark) as well as various other cool things such as disabling the DRLs, auto heated seats etc. Just in case someone is looking for those approach lighting tweaks without cutting wires etc.
Auto levelling shouldn’t make a difference on hills. The idea is that it keeps the headlights on the level regardless of how the car is loaded by measuring the difference in axle heights front/rear, this wouldn’t change if you were driving up hills 👍
A decent amount of premium cars come with dual fog lights, or at least in the UK they do, so thebelgian mod isn’t illegal or anything here. If anything it’s safer as more light output.
Otherwise great video as ever, thanks for all you do for the community 👊🏻
I would say do an interior lighting video next but... :D
I had put this video together before seeing what you had done with the SwedeSolutions tool. Definitely a worthwhile investment; I am pinning your comment to the top.
My autolevel has always adjusted itself on hills, but perhaps that's just part of the autolevel not working properly.
Thanks for all your contributions to the community as well!
Where is best plate to get Swede solutions cfe and do I need a laptop for it or is mobile phones fine for programming
I was told that in Europe, Xenons are requied to adjust to prevent blinding oncomming drivers. When I lowered my old Audi A8, I remade the top brackets to match the pre-lowered position of the sensor arms. You can shorten the vertical link or move the upper bracket. RC car adjustable links are a good source of parts.
Thank you for your time as always your information makes ownership of my V50 little easier
I enjoyed your light mod video. I had my DRL disabled when I bought the car, 0 for off as intended. Regarding the prefacelift not having rear lower reflectors, the north American market have added reflectors built into the upper portion of the taillights whereas world markets just an empty space at the top.
Sylvania guide to light bulbs: www.sylvania-automotive.com/apps/vlrg-us/Vlrg
I went to upgrade the front fogs on my 2007 C30, the plastic covers (unlike the ultra easy headlight units) were a nightmare to remove. Turned out i had bought the wrong bulbs 🤦🏻♂️ However at least i got to clean out 13 years of bugs 😂 Put the original bulbs back in - still going strong after 1.3 decades. 😉🇸🇪
What’s the length of the light bar? I’m looking to do this mod but I didn’t think of cutting out the bumper I just want it to fit flush
I lol’ed at the dad joke 😂
hello from sarajevo. i really like how you blended the colors on the volvo c 30. i have the same kind of red. what colors would you recommend for plastic frames and moldings. sorry in bad english 😉🤣
Thank you for taking the effort
I agree that 6000K is bit too blue! I changed my original halogens to 6000K LED's since I saw a video where it was plug n play to do it for that specific bulb, but the light just disappears on wet conditions. If anyone has recommendations of 5000-5500K H7 LED's that will fit to the P1 headlight without modifying it, I'd appreciate the hint since I need to change these in some point.. The only good thing is that they're at least better than the H7s so I'm keeping them for now.
Did it bring up bulb failure on high beams
So...you've missed the license plate bulb housing????? How do you replace the housing???? Do you have an experience on this? I'm suspecting you do...your rear bumper looked out of kilter on the driver rear side...
If you're trying to replace the housing, then it's best to pull the bumper. I have a video on this, it's quick and easy. If you're just replacing the bulbs, then two screws to remove the covers and you'll have easy bulb access.
How dare you accuse my bumper of being off kilter! It's not. ;) Just a common C30 alignment issue with where the hatch meets the bumper. Been that way since new, despite my level adjustments.
@@MyNameIdeasWereTaken no offense...I thought tire was exposing its rubber a bit...
@@georgesedeno7891 No offense taken! All in good humor. :)
I can see that the projectors are modded. I’m planning to rewire my headlight assembly but I couldn’t remove the terminal because the turn signal reflector is blocking the way. By any chance, does removing the clear cover gives way to remove the reflectors?
Thanks!
This video will show what you'll have access to with removing the cover lens: ua-cam.com/video/bntvCKOjcCg/v-deo.html
Thank you so much!!!
Any post face-lift headlight mod ideas?
RetrofitLab's P1 halogen to bi-xenon kit that includes a psudo SKOWBE harness.
I switched my halogens to led.
You just have to make sure the light pattern is correct
@@evs251 Sorry, I've never messed with car lights before. Whats this pattern? Is it as simple as swapping out a bulb or do I need some step down box or something? Thank you
@@schwarz_mason You just swap out the bulb it's super easy. However it might be illegal in your country. What I meant by pattern is making sure it doesn't shine into oncoming traffic, but still illuminates as much area as possible.
@@evs251 Thank you I'll look into it!
Do you think if I put a RHD right tail light to my US left hand drive car the fog light would work on both sides?
There is no difference between the tail light assemblies, it's in the wiring. You just need to add the bulb and extend the wiring.
@@MyNameIdeasWereTaken extend the wiring from the RHD side?
@@withintheglass2170 Just run the power wire from the current rear fog light to the other side.
Does it bring up bulb failure on high beams with led bulbs without resistors my car is 2011 facelift model thanks
I don't think it would. I don't have high beam bulbs wired up in this car and doesn't give me any errors.
@@MyNameIdeasWereTaken hi mate cheers for the reply
the auto-levelling bi-xenon headlights don't work on my lowered 2006 pre-facelift s40 and they are aimed too low. Is there an easy way to aim them slightly higher manually?
There are adjusters on the back of the headlight. Have a look for the video on how to adjust them on this channel as Micheal did a great job demonstrating 👍
@@mcgherkinstudios noted! Thanks for the reply :)
Here you go: ua-cam.com/video/Xgx5OrwnFxU/v-deo.html
I would too see how you wired the fog lights.
Used the factory ground and just extended the power wire to the same source as the city lights. The fog lights will be on whenever the city lights are on, so they always come on with my headlights now.
@@MyNameIdeasWereTaken You don't recall which color wire, I don't trust my volt meter skills I just want to confirm before I start Hacking away.
My auto levelers quit working on one side so I just cut the wires too.
So.. You smoked and removed the bulbs from the front.. But added them in the back cause you want to be seen... Got it.
How do i install the software for foglights
With a licensed copy of Vida and purchasing the software from Volvo.
At 5:03, You are dead wrong!!! Your car will be completely invisible when the person that should see you are in strong sunlight and you are in shadow . . . RDL is a really good security feature . . .