c280 rolln 18s

what`s the best hid-looking bulbs out there for `95 c280?

DougandhisC280

https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...threadid=24231

Matt H

I've been using the PIAA Xtreme White (65w H4s) and have been fairly pleased with them. I'm using PIAA Super Platinum White (H3 85w) for my driving lights...

Anybody else using the Xtreme White H4?

c280 rolln 18s

yea PIAA is what im thinking of

tpliquid

i use them, but dimmer then stock bulbs.

Matt H

tpliquid,

I'm glad you mentioned that, I was wondering if perhaps it wasn't just me. I moved from the 55w H3 to the 85w, which required me installing a 20A fuse, because it was blowing the 10A. Wiring seems to be holding up find. I think I will be moving to an 85w H4 as well.

So, I am pleased with the Driving Lights. However, the headlamps are dim I think. The DOT lens pattern doesn't help. I wouldn't mind going to a Euro lens and see if that doesn't increase the light pattern some.

J__

ok guys, ive found the best lookin HID's after spending $200 on halogens, is a set of "Showoff Purple" just do a search on Ebay, its $19 USD. it looks EXACTLY like 6000k purple HIDs, but obviously it doesnt light as well, but it looks exactly like it.

Matt H

I, myself, am no longer sold on having my head lights 'look' like something else. I'm willing to give up the blue tint and everything else, for a good bright bulb, that works well with the DOT pattern. Is anybody out there using a 85w bulb on their H4 headlights? I'm thinking about moving from 65w to 85w just to get some increase in actual lighting...

DougandhisC280

Why are you all spending 90 bucks or more on these stupid look-alike bulbs??? Just get these. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1876886604

This is pretty much what I have. They are very bright and look absolutely identical to real HID's. There are like 4 threads on this forum of people trying to get their headlights to look like real HID's. For the price you all are spending on these bulbs, you could have bought drilled rotors or really good brake pads or something else more useful. I hate to lecture you all but I can't stand to see you all wasting your money on bulbs that are just slightly more purple than somebody else's. Everyday people aren't going to notice whether you've spent $400 on bulbs or $6.99 on bulbs. There are only so many different shades of white!!! Ok, I'm done.

J__

i tried those, they look blue/white, but they dont light that well. and personally i dont like the Blue look, looks cheap kinda, the purple are much better and produce a more white light

Matt H

I agree with Douglas on some of his points. There is only so many ways to slice a pie, ya know?

I'm looking for brigther, whiter light.. I'd really like to find an 85w H4. Anybody have a recommendation based on those needs?

J__

yes, go with the Raybrig's i had b4, they are VERY bright
i think 110w
it wont burn the wire either
at least it didnt on mine, they last long too, not like PIAA's

Matt H

The Raybrigs you had forsale were 60/55w standard bulbs, with a lighting of 110w. I want a *TRUE* 85w bulb.

J__

then i have no clue... but wouldnt that burn the wire for sure?

Matt H

The wiring seems to be able to hold the 85w H3 just fine. Though, I did move to a 20A fuse after blowing the 10A fuse. This was about a year and a half ago. Still no sign of burning. The guage of the wire, which I am unsure of, seems to be holding.

johnny--2k

had piaa xtreme white in mine....looked awesome!

CarlssonBenz

lol, Im gonna try to skip all these headaches and get real xenons. Hopefuly in a week or less, let you guys know how it goes.