Lighting Question...
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Lighting Question...
hey guys still kinda new here so not sure if it has been answered yet. I tried to search, but didnt come up with what i needed.
i have the lighting package on my 05 c230 and the regular lights are HID's which i know but the ones to the right of those (parking lights i guess) look bad compared to the HID's. IM guessing they are not HID so i wanted to change them to look more white and not so much like dying *****.
So what size are they? and has anyone replaced them? is it pretty easy to get to or a tight fit?
thanks guys
i have the lighting package on my 05 c230 and the regular lights are HID's which i know but the ones to the right of those (parking lights i guess) look bad compared to the HID's. IM guessing they are not HID so i wanted to change them to look more white and not so much like dying *****.
So what size are they? and has anyone replaced them? is it pretty easy to get to or a tight fit?
thanks guys
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http://www.performanceproducts.com/P...+Bulbs&type=10
if your talking about the citylights that are on when the lghts are on.
if your talking about the citylights that are on when the lghts are on.
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thanks for the response guys. To clear it up, its the lights that stay on when you lock your car for like 15 seconds. They look so dull when driving compared to the HID's.
To the person that posted the pic, thanks.. its the light on the right side, i know its not the main headlight, but just didnt know what the other one was called.
And if thats the light i was talking about i will get them from the site, cause that seems like a pretty good deal.
Thanks guys
To the person that posted the pic, thanks.. its the light on the right side, i know its not the main headlight, but just didnt know what the other one was called.
And if thats the light i was talking about i will get them from the site, cause that seems like a pretty good deal.
Thanks guys
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here is a great site i found for LED's.. looks real cheap and has a ton of different options:
http://autolumination.com/194.htm
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Originally Posted by duke5041
here is a great site i found for LED's.. looks real cheap and has a ton of different options:
http://autolumination.com/194.htm
http://autolumination.com/194.htm
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sorry im not familiar with the load equalizer or what it does? can u try and help me out on what it is and how i got about installing one?
also would i need it if i just get the 194 bulbs because they are so small?
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also would i need it if i just get the 194 bulbs because they are so small?
thanks
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Originally Posted by duke5041
sorry im not familiar with the load equalizer or what it does? can u try and help me out on what it is and how i got about installing one?
also would i need it if i just get the 194 bulbs because they are so small?
thanks
also would i need it if i just get the 194 bulbs because they are so small?
thanks
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ok im gonna search so i can get more familiar with it.. can you let me know in the mean time if i need this in order to run LED's or does it just help them to shine brighter?
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Originally Posted by duke5041
ok im gonna search so i can get more familiar with it.. can you let me know in the mean time if i need this in order to run LED's or does it just help them to shine brighter?
Hence, the load equalizer/resistor. Normally, if the light is not a "blinking" light, it would not be required, however due to Benz's lighting set up, it is a must. The only reason I haven't done it yet is because I'm LAZY...LOL...and because that effort means time and time is money and I can't afford to lose that time.
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Has anyone used one of the brake light bulbs? I'm thinking that they might work well, because of the side mounted led's, I'm thinking that it should fill the entire brake light area.
I'm thinking of trying these out, just looking for any input.
I'm thinking of trying these out, just looking for any input.
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ok i searched and pretty much found out what the equailizer was and that i dont have any idea how to install it, or how it works. I guess i will just keep the ****ty dull white color bulb on the inside unless i find a bright white 194 non LED bulb. any suggestions?
also i dont need a equalizer if i just change the blinker lights with the stealthauto ones right because they are not LED, just really a different color?
also i dont need a equalizer if i just change the blinker lights with the stealthauto ones right because they are not LED, just really a different color?
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Originally Posted by duke5041
ok i searched and pretty much found out what the equailizer was and that i dont have any idea how to install it, or how it works. I guess i will just keep the ****ty dull white color bulb on the inside unless i find a bright white 194 non LED bulb. any suggestions?
also i dont need a equalizer if i just change the blinker lights with the stealthauto ones right because they are not LED, just really a different color?
also i dont need a equalizer if i just change the blinker lights with the stealthauto ones right because they are not LED, just really a different color?
You don't need an equalizer/resistor to change ANY halogen bulb, UNLESS you are going to use a LED version of that bulb.
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Originally Posted by drexappeal
Since you are not familiar with what it is, go to ebay and do a search for "load equalizer". There are some stores that sell these on ebay for $8/9 each and have pictures.
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Ya thanks for all the info guys. Im gonna pass on the LED stuff for now until i get more familiar with the car. I am just going to get some of the stealth auto types of bulbs and some hyper white 194 wedge bulbs. I figure those will atleast look better than the dull stock colors.
thanks for all the info. I really got a education
thanks for all the info. I really got a education
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Originally Posted by amdeutsch
The link he posted has them cheaper.
amdeutsch, you are correct sir. Didn't even see that post...LOL.
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Originally Posted by Burnt Toast
http://www.performanceproducts.com/P...+Bulbs&type=10
if your talking about the citylights that are on when the lghts are on.
if your talking about the citylights that are on when the lghts are on.
But if you're using 6000K, use plasma blue.
While you're at it, change your sidemarkers too.. they use the same bulbs.
It'll give uniform look.
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Originally Posted by 360_iti
imho, superwhite or platinum super white will match your stock 4300K HID.
But if you're using 6000K, use plasma blue.
While you're at it, change your sidemarkers too.. they use the same bulbs.
It'll give uniform look.
But if you're using 6000K, use plasma blue.
While you're at it, change your sidemarkers too.. they use the same bulbs.
It'll give uniform look.
My cousin just put in 194 LED's in his parking lights for his EVO VIII and they match his HID (projectors) SO much better than any blue halogen wedge bulb available.
I'll post pics when I get a chance. I'll show his lights and my lights. This way, you can see the difference.
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I agree with you. LEDs come out closer to HIDs than halogens do. But since most of us don't want to bother with installing load equalizer, looks like we're stuck with halogens. Thanks to Benz computer system.
I put plasma blue bulbs on my city lights and clear sidemarkers. They look more in harmony with my bi-xenons. Look a lot better than yelowish stock halogen.
I put plasma blue bulbs on my city lights and clear sidemarkers. They look more in harmony with my bi-xenons. Look a lot better than yelowish stock halogen.
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Originally Posted by 360_iti
Look a lot better than yelowish stock halogen.
. The stock city light wedge bulbs look SO ugly with the bi-xenons. I changed the bulbs the next day from when I bought my car!...LOL.
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drex did u ever change your interior lights as well ?
something like this (click on the "interior xenon") http://www.bimmian.com/39
something like this (click on the "interior xenon") http://www.bimmian.com/39
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drex did u ever change your interior lights as well ?
something like this (click on the "interior xenon") http://www.bimmian.com/39
something like this (click on the "interior xenon") http://www.bimmian.com/39
Just had to replace the foglights and it was a p.i.t.a. to get the driver side fog light bulb in...There are actually a few different "lighting" mods I'm thinking about.
Mostly trying to prioritize all my mods and right now, so I'm saving up for my rims, since my suspension should be covered shortly.
Interior lighting will probably be something I'll change when or if I decide to do my "custom" interior idea...
That's the problem. Lots of ideas, not enough cash flow and NO time!...LOL.
