Official S-Class/W220 Style Taillights Thread
07-30-2005, 10:01 AM
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some more pics...
Thats how these lights were constucted. I know, i wonder why they "missed" that part. Over all I'm very happy with these lights. 
The following with lights / light + brakes.
She's a 2001.
The following with lights / light + brakes.
She's a 2001.
07-30-2005, 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by XZACM102
Thanks for the pics. I was going to order them this week but when I saw your pics I'm glad I didn't. Looks strange to me.
if u want W220 style, then non-LED is the way to go IMO...
07-30-2005, 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by XZACM102
Thanks for the pics. I was going to order them this week but when I saw your pics I'm glad I didn't. Looks strange to me.
07-30-2005, 08:09 PM
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Actually the non LEDs were not brighter, its because of my camera flash. All i can say is that the LED lights are much clearer and sharper than my originals.
You really have to see it in person to appreciate it.
The build construction IMO is not as good as the OEM lights. But they fit perfectly and have a nice shiney polish to it. These lights are made in Taiwan, not sure if they export this outta here. For this price, I'm a happy camper.
Cheers.
You really have to see it in person to appreciate it.
The build construction IMO is not as good as the OEM lights. But they fit perfectly and have a nice shiney polish to it. These lights are made in Taiwan, not sure if they export this outta here. For this price, I'm a happy camper.
Cheers.
07-30-2005, 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by DK928
Thats how these lights were constucted. I know, i wonder why they "missed" that part. Over all I'm very happy with these lights.
The following with lights / light + brakes.
She's a 2001.
The following with lights / light + brakes.
She's a 2001.
07-30-2005, 10:30 PM
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Doesn't the LED has a very directional light pattern?? i notice in some picture it was very bright then at another angle less bright. Comparing to the 3rd brake light, it has similar output which happen to be LED too. How much does the light cost you??
07-31-2005, 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by DK928
Actually the non LEDs were not brighter, its because of my camera flash. All i can say is that the LED lights are much clearer and sharper than my originals.
You really have to see it in person to appreciate it.
The build construction IMO is not as good as the OEM lights. But they fit perfectly and have a nice shiney polish to it. These lights are made in Taiwan, not sure if they export this outta here. For this price, I'm a happy camper.
Cheers.
You really have to see it in person to appreciate it.
The build construction IMO is not as good as the OEM lights. But they fit perfectly and have a nice shiney polish to it. These lights are made in Taiwan, not sure if they export this outta here. For this price, I'm a happy camper.
Cheers.
can you send me a link or email for where you can buy'em from and how much?? I can maybe ask my relative to get'em for me and have family friend bring it back.
07-31-2005, 12:36 PM
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That doesn't look good, the top lights are only supposed to be illuminated with the brakes on... not all the time. The lower outsides are supposed to be on all the time.
07-31-2005, 01:41 PM
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Thats exactly my point as well. What needs to happen is to see a pic of the uninstalled lights from the back, a pic of the component wiring and a pic of the light bus bars, if they exist. Up til then we are left with speculation and guesses: i.e.
a) Is this a replication of how S lamps light up?
b) Is this lighting setup necessary because of the LEDs?
c) Is there a resistor to help fool the computer? If yes, how and where is it mounted to dissipate the heat?
d) Etc
a) Is this a replication of how S lamps light up?
b) Is this lighting setup necessary because of the LEDs?
c) Is there a resistor to help fool the computer? If yes, how and where is it mounted to dissipate the heat?
d) Etc
07-31-2005, 10:33 PM
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Just found these 2 pics on a German forum. In this case they light up differently when compared to the previous postings.
Regular light
Brake light
Regular light
Brake light
08-01-2005, 11:49 AM
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W203, W211, W219, W212
Originally Posted by DK928
You really have to see it in person to appreciate it.
08-01-2005, 03:22 PM
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saw some in person last night...
didn't like them at all. They look fake, and the light while it is brighter, just doesn't seem to dissipate correctly.
i don't know. it's your money. My $0.02 is that i'll save my money for something else.
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didn't like them at all. They look fake, and the light while it is brighter, just doesn't seem to dissipate correctly.
i don't know. it's your money. My $0.02 is that i'll save my money for something else.
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08-01-2005, 05:33 PM
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Oops, I was thinking about with Installation cost. Its about ~ US 204 if you do the currency exchange. Its NT$ 6500 , @31.5/dollar .
I got these from this shop http://www.9n9.com.tw/ch/index.htm
Just call the number below on the site.
These lights fit my car perfectly, ( the connectors ).
About the way these lights are wired, I will look into it when I have time :p
Cheers.
I got these from this shop http://www.9n9.com.tw/ch/index.htm
Just call the number below on the site.
These lights fit my car perfectly, ( the connectors ).
About the way these lights are wired, I will look into it when I have time :p
Cheers.
08-02-2005, 02:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Saprissa
saw some in person last night...
didn't like them at all. They look fake, and the light while it is brighter, just doesn't seem to dissipate correctly.
i don't know. it's your money. My $0.02 is that i'll save my money for something else.
Carlos
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didn't like them at all. They look fake, and the light while it is brighter, just doesn't seem to dissipate correctly.
i don't know. it's your money. My $0.02 is that i'll save my money for something else.
Carlos
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08-02-2005, 09:47 AM
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Where are you guys getting the non-LED's and do you think they are of ++quality?
I'm sure it's in this thread somewhere and I managed to miss it but, hey, my eyes are bad.
I'm sure it's in this thread somewhere and I managed to miss it but, hey, my eyes are bad.
08-02-2005, 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by b3d_sage
Where are you guys getting the non-LED's and do you think they are of ++quality?
I'm sure it's in this thread somewhere and I managed to miss it but, hey, my eyes are bad.
I'm sure it's in this thread somewhere and I managed to miss it but, hey, my eyes are bad.
The seller me and GGong5150 got them from...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MERCE...spagenameZWDVW
The seller rieecha got them from...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/00-03...spagenameZWDVW
Another...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/00-03...spagenameZWDVW
And another...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/00-03...spagenameZWDVW
A set of LED just for fun...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/00-03...spagenameZWDVW
08-02-2005, 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by amdeutsch
Just found these 2 pics on a German forum. In this case they light up differently when compared to the previous postings.
Regular light
Brake light
Regular light
Brake light
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08-02-2005, 05:54 PM
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I like them, personally. I'll probably pick some up next month. First priority is the installs Steve's gonna be doing to my car.
