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Sidemarkers
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'09 A4 S Line
Originally Posted by mthjoyce
Citron, you mentioned that you purchased pre-painted euro strips from Steve for $120. Is there an easy way to get a hold of Steve?
I think the current price is closer to $180 for pre-painted euro strips.
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2004.5 C230 SS
clear side marker not flashing..help!!
I just got my clear side markers today from procarparts.com and they came with 12v 5watt amber bulbs. Install went quick and easy on my 04 c230. However, the bulbs don't flash when i put my turnsignal on but they do turn on solid (no flash) when i put on my headlights. The side marker is supposed to blink right??? any help appreciated.
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2004.5 C230 SS
thanks everyone..I thought I somehow screwed up the easiest install on this planet! Wonder why they put lights on the car that stay solid amber with white headlights? I'm thinking of switching the clear bulbs back in for looks but then again, I never noticed the amber before so maybe it's not so bad..
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they do that because if some one is driving this way --- and some one is pulling out this way ^ the person going --- who for some reason cant see a 2 ton peice of metal infront of them will see the amber lights of the person going ^ and go "oh... a car" and not hit you... mind you this is the theory.
although i got rid of my sidemarkers compleatly
:p
although i got rid of my sidemarkers compleatly
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Originally Posted by Burnt Toast
they do that because if some one is driving this way --- and some one is pulling out this way ^ the person going --- who for some reason cant see a 2 ton peice of metal infront of them will see the amber lights of the person going ^ and go "oh... a car" and not hit you... mind you this is the theory.
although i got rid of my sidemarkers compleatly
:p
although i got rid of my sidemarkers compleatly
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#412
Originally Posted by Burnt Toast
they do that because if some one is driving this way --- and some one is pulling out this way ^ the person going --- who for some reason cant see a 2 ton peice of metal infront of them will see the amber lights of the person going ^ and go "oh... a car" and not hit you... mind you this is the theory.
although i got rid of my sidemarkers compleatly
:p
although i got rid of my sidemarkers compleatly
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how/where to get the euro strip? fits stock bumper?
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1959 220S / 1979 230 G / 2002 A210 AMG / 2003 C320 SC / 2004.5 C320 SS / 2005 ML350 SE / 2008 smart
Originally Posted by demon
how/where to get the euro strip? fits stock bumper?
but do come to the meet !!
Euro Strips are available from Steve@MBenzNL.com e-mail him for prices & details.
Yes, they will fit the stock bumper. They are MB OEM parts for Europe only.
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Originally Posted by derrick1051
Wonder why they put lights on the car that stay solid amber with white headlights? I'm thinking of switching the clear bulbs back in for looks but then again, I never noticed the amber before so maybe it's not so bad..
Clear bulbs with clear covers would be illegal. Of course, I have euro strips, so I'm no one to talk...
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Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
Originally Posted by derrick1051
thanks everyone..I thought I somehow screwed up the easiest install on this planet! Wonder why they put lights on the car that stay solid amber with white headlights? I'm thinking of switching the clear bulbs back in for looks but then again, I never noticed the amber before so maybe it's not so bad..
Just to give you an idea, the 2000-2005 BMW 3 series had orange sidemarkers, just like the benzos, but they did not light up at all. The reason I know is my homeboy had a 2000 3 series and he was thinking about painting his orange reflectors (which eventually he did) and I asked him if they actually light up, but he told me they did not.
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2005 C320 4Matic
anyone with the f1 sport clear sidemarkers notice the hole on toward the front of the marker (closest to the front of car)? anyone know what they are for?
i colored the hole in red in the attached picture.
i colored the hole in red in the attached picture.
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that's what U.S. CUSTOMS normally puts on contraband items, like pirated CD's & DVD's, as well as fake Louis Vutton & Gucci purses.
but on your clear markers ? I don't know...
Maybe an air vent or water drain so the lens doesn't fog up, like it will anyway in a few moths !
but on your clear markers ? I don't know...
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Maybe an air vent or water drain so the lens doesn't fog up, like it will anyway in a few moths !
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euro side markers
Can anyone tell me where to find the euro side markers for a '05 c230 sedan. thanks
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I see some cars with clear looking lenses on the front bumper .
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04 Crossfire MB 5.0L M113 V8 6spd, 05 Bagged SRT6w/55K AMG V8 ,2016 C300 Sport
Originally Posted by amdeutsch
Have you turned on your lights, including turn, and then stepped out to see what they do? ![hammer](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/bonk.gif)
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#423
Originally Posted by silverjimm
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I think they are called clear something.... Evosport sells them. www.evosport.com
Of course though you probably didn't even try that, or checking with any of the other sponsors.
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