W209 (aftermarket) bi-xenon lights coming soon....
08-10-2011, 07:28 AM
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Haha. Yeah, you caught me there, lately I think I'm coming slightly dyslexic... Anyways, I know you CAN put a xenon HID kit in the highbeam. My question is about the lens/projector/cutoff. The oem halogen projectors will have an adjuster for height of the cut-off. With these being aftermarket solutions, does the highbeam project even HAVE a cut-off lens? If it does, is this aimed higher (the whole point of a highbeam projector) and if so am I able to move the projector cut-off lower to match the low-beam to be able to drive around with all 4 xenons at once (as in 4 low-beams?)
That is essentially the questions I would ideally like to get answered. Either way its still a great buy for $400...
That is essentially the questions I would ideally like to get answered. Either way its still a great buy for $400...
08-10-2011, 01:11 PM
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Honestly nobody can tell the difference between 4.2k and 4.3k haha unless there **** about that kinda stuff haha 6K should be the one that has the highest lumen output anything above 6K would not be as bright.
... but it's pretty close
08-11-2011, 01:55 PM
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I just got a replacement kit from HIDextra. The previous kit went bad after 6 months. But one of the ballasts from the new kit went bad again :/ I'm starting to loose faith in these guys.
Anyway, I tried to get the 4300k but they have moved to the 5000k already.
Anyway, I tried to get the 4300k but they have moved to the 5000k already.
08-12-2011, 02:09 AM
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Yeah, I've only heard bad things from HIDextra. I haven't had any issues with DDM, but some people I know of have had trouble with their ballasts and have had no issues with them. Perhaps if your going to get a new kit, try them, lifetime warranty and its VERY cheap too. Even for the newer, better quality digital slim ballasts...
08-12-2011, 02:29 AM
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2009 CLK 550---2008 BMW 335i--2006 SLK 350----1996 Acura NSX ---- 2000 CLK convertible---1997 BMW M3
Look what was delivered to my door today. 
I should have everything installed before next Friday with pix to follow.
Question for you guys, the ballasts are not secured to the housing lens like the OEM, what should I do to secure them? Use two sided tape to mount it to the bottom of the housing lens? Glue it?
I wish it came like the OEM with the ballasts screwed to the bottom of the light as one whole piece and no wires sticking out the back cover for the low beam.
I should have everything installed before next Friday with pix to follow.
Question for you guys, the ballasts are not secured to the housing lens like the OEM, what should I do to secure them? Use two sided tape to mount it to the bottom of the housing lens? Glue it?
I wish it came like the OEM with the ballasts screwed to the bottom of the light as one whole piece and no wires sticking out the back cover for the low beam.
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08-12-2011, 02:31 AM
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The smaller circular lens, I know one is the signal light and the other parking/driving light, how can I make the parking/driving light match the HID light? Suggestions and ideas would be appreciated.
08-12-2011, 03:18 AM
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They look good.
Are bulbs included?
Does both projectors use xenon bulbs?
Will I have to get the car to the dealership to get it programed for the bi-xenon headlights?
Are bulbs included?
Does both projectors use xenon bulbs?
Will I have to get the car to the dealership to get it programed for the bi-xenon headlights?
08-12-2011, 03:35 AM
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Just so we're on the same page, I was referring to the small bulb in the same said of the housing lens as the high beam. I was not referring to the front bumper side lenses.
Any place you recommend? Ebay seller name? Maybe a link to the specific item would be helpful Thanks.
Any place you recommend? Ebay seller name? Maybe a link to the specific item would be helpful Thanks.
08-12-2011, 04:26 AM
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Just so we're on the same page, I was referring to the small bulb in the same said of the housing lens as the high beam. I was not referring to the front bumper side lenses.
Any place you recommend? Ebay seller name? Maybe a link to the specific item would be helpful Thanks.
Any place you recommend? Ebay seller name? Maybe a link to the specific item would be helpful Thanks.
Yes I meant the small light above the high beam
And sorry I don't know any place that sells them coz I didn't have LEDs on my car...but you can check ebay just make sure to buy them with error canceler (built-in resistor)
08-12-2011, 06:33 AM
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w5w led canbus search it on ebay
like this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Canbu...Q5fAccessories
i want headlights like yours!! please as soon as possible tell me what i have to do, i'm waiting!!
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08-12-2011, 04:25 PM
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Question for you guys, the ballasts are not secured to the housing lens like the OEM, what should I do to secure them? Use two sided tape to mount it to the bottom of the housing lens? Glue it?
I'm dropping off my car on Monday morning.....any ideas?
I'm dropping off my car on Monday morning.....any ideas?
08-12-2011, 09:07 PM
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I'm using velcro to secure the ballast to the bottom side of the lens housing, same spot as the OEM. Either there or secure it to the interior wheel well cover. Which is better?
