PIAA Extreme Light Bulbs?

[2008XC70]

I'd like to start by noting that my manual says H7 for low-beam bulbs; good thing i checked before ordering as they are in fact H11's!

Anyways, has anyone tried the PIAA Extreme bulbs for their low beam headlamps? Any problems? Benefits?

Thanks!

'08 xc70

[Forkster]

PIAA Xtreme are overpriced and overdriven blue coated bulbs that give the appearance of a bluish tint to headlights. They sure look pretty and will lighten your wallet at least $50 but produce a lot of glare to oncoming drivers.

If you're looking for bulbs that improve your lighting power and offer better visibility in poor weather, I would stick to bulbs that produce light color between 3600-3200k - meaning that the standard bulb you can get for your Volvo is just fine.

[acools]

Sir,

I used PIAA for about a year. I found they were just over-driven bulbs with bulb tinting.
I also found I was replacing $50+ bulbs every 6 months, one I chalked up to a fluke, the second I wondered about a pattern.
When they both failed again, I knew I had to find a different solution.

Either you stick with the original bulbs or you upgrade to the Volvo ABL lights.
I bought my '13 with them and added them myself to my '04.

Andres

[boosted12a]

I use h9 bulbs. they are 65w as apposed to 55 for the h11. you have to clip a small piece of plastic off the connector on the h9 bulb but they make a big difference. there is a video on you tube how to do it. volvosweden is the channel I think