Not bad for 400 bux!
08-21-2005, 04:41 PM
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Pretty good find Jimbo,
On the one hand, this makes it worse for those trying to get rid of their '05 look halogens (because hell, at 400 bucks why NOT try these?). On the other hand, these look more authentic than the black projectors and would probably pass SA/MB Mechs easily since they look the way they do. When I got my BiX (authentic =p), the dealership wouldn't touch/code them til I showed them the MB markings/ballasts, though. But again, not bad at all for 400 bucks (but do go authentic when possible
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On the one hand, this makes it worse for those trying to get rid of their '05 look halogens (because hell, at 400 bucks why NOT try these?). On the other hand, these look more authentic than the black projectors and would probably pass SA/MB Mechs easily since they look the way they do. When I got my BiX (authentic =p), the dealership wouldn't touch/code them til I showed them the MB markings/ballasts, though. But again, not bad at all for 400 bucks (but do go authentic when possible
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08-21-2005, 04:48 PM
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04 C230, 01 E55 AMG
They have those Headlights on ebay as low as $390. Not to mention just get a aftermarket xenon kit for around $250 if your lucky, and there you go you have Bi-Xenons for half the cost. Either way you still have a more updated/ futuristic look.
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08-21-2005, 04:55 PM
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I would not trust these by no means I mean sure they look good now but in a couple of months they might turn foggy and leak water like you have a riced out civic just save up and get some from steve if you want bi-xenons
08-21-2005, 04:59 PM
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looks nice, kinda funny how they show the projector beams as the product, yet in the picture (with the car) they use Bi-Xenons...a little misleading 
08-21-2005, 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by FashionCore21
I would not trust these by no means I mean sure they look good now but in a couple of months they might turn foggy and leak water like you have a riced out civic just save up and get some from steve if you want bi-xenons
What DEPO is very good quality headlight assemblies. Thats what W210 owners use to update their looks of there headlights. DEPO is used for MB and BMW by the way. These headlights right here gives people the opprotunity to get the Xenons
08-21-2005, 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by FashionCore21
I would not trust these by no means I mean sure they look good now but in a couple of months they might turn foggy and leak water like you have a riced out civic just save up and get some from steve if you want bi-xenons
I thought I was the forum pessimist!!! :v
I'd buy these if I still had my C230
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08-21-2005, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Jim Banville
Not Xenon, but nice nonetheless!
Something doesnt add up.
08-21-2005, 06:31 PM
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Also remember some people dont want to drop over $1000 for Bi-Xenons so they can get these for $390 and buy a Xenon Kit for $250 and have Bi-Xenons and save around $350-$400 bucks. If you want a Bi Xenon Look but dont want 05 Halogens, these are still a good buy.
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'06 Lexus GS300 RWD, '07 Camry SE V6 auto, '91 190E 2.6 auto
Originally Posted by benzmodz
Why are they using photos of Bixenons to promote a halogen upgrade. You dont expect me to imagine that someone bought the Xenon shell and then threw out the Xenon bulb and put in a Halgen setup for $400 total.
Something doesnt add up.
Something doesnt add up.
Some of you sure are nit-picky!
08-21-2005, 06:54 PM
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You forgot to repost the rest of that ad:
Product ID: MBZC01PHCC-DEPO Category: Headlight-Aftermarket Headlight
Mercedes Benz C - Class 2001- 2004 Clear Projector Headlights in Chrome Housing
Description: Mercedes Benz C-Class W-203 Chasis 2001- 2004 Clear Projector Headlights in Chrome Housing. Convert your 2001-2004 C-Class to the new 2005 look. Fits both Coupe and Sedan. Easy "plug n' play" installation. No modification is needed.
Low / High Beam: H7
Running Light: 194/168
Signal Light: 1156
*Price per Pair*
DOT/SAE Approved
PART#: 440-1136L & 440-1136R
Want me to point out all the error in this one. Truth in advertising comes to mind here. Hint: Steve has addressed these errors in one form or the other in various previous threads. Including one that was posted on here several weeks ago in regards to these very same lights.
You forgot to repost the rest of that ad:
Product ID: MBZC01PHCC-DEPO Category: Headlight-Aftermarket Headlight
Mercedes Benz C - Class 2001- 2004 Clear Projector Headlights in Chrome Housing
Description: Mercedes Benz C-Class W-203 Chasis 2001- 2004 Clear Projector Headlights in Chrome Housing. Convert your 2001-2004 C-Class to the new 2005 look. Fits both Coupe and Sedan. Easy "plug n' play" installation. No modification is needed.
Low / High Beam: H7
Running Light: 194/168
Signal Light: 1156
*Price per Pair*
DOT/SAE Approved
PART#: 440-1136L & 440-1136R
Want me to point out all the error in this one. Truth in advertising comes to mind here. Hint: Steve has addressed these errors in one form or the other in various previous threads. Including one that was posted on here several weeks ago in regards to these very same lights.
08-21-2005, 07:09 PM
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04 C230, 01 E55 AMG
Whats the problem with DEPO ? Like I said before W210 Forum Members along with BMW owners uses DEPO Projectors. They are good quality assemblies. Most people in the bmw forums uses DEPO.
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Originally Posted by beeleebee
i second that dude....let me see if i can contact them via email...
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04 C230, 01 E55 AMG
DEPO is a top manufacture man. What are you talking about. This is an option for people that cant afford to buy Bi-Xenons for 1K. They can have these and get an aftermarket kit and save $300-$400 bucks.
08-22-2005, 01:05 AM
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Wondering the same thing...
I am so buying them if they fit the coupe.
I am so buying them if they fit the coupe.
08-22-2005, 01:08 AM
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when I looked at the subject line, my first thought was that you managed to hire a hitman who tracked and assassinated 619 for just $400.
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Originally Posted by vadim
You may be unaware, but C-class Sedan and C-Class Coupe have completely different headlamps (they do not share any extrernal body elements). This site lists only one part number. Draw your own conclusions.
08-22-2005, 03:37 AM
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has anyone installed this? I have xenons on my car and would like to have bi xenons on it. Just wanted to know if it work great like the OEM xenons
08-22-2005, 04:11 AM
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some slow@$$diesels
Originally Posted by clkcadet
are these avail for w209?? i would do it in a heartbeat
Originally Posted by fast_amg
What DEPO is very good quality headlight assemblies. Thats what W210 owners use to update their looks of there headlights. DEPO is used for MB and BMW by the way.
I don't know how these lights are - but if they are like the ones for the W210, they might have projectors that have a little play and therefore are able to move up and down a little which will result in a varying lightpattern at night on a bumpy road...adding xenons to these projectors will only make that worse due to the additional weight of the bulb with connector.
It is pretty cool though to see that they use transportation protection (backview picture) to prevent the reflector from braking off in transit (note that that is never used on an original mercedes halogen headlight)...
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