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08-09-2006, 05:30 PM
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Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
Originally Posted by ellasman
Drexappeal...... I'm not here to get on your bad side. The reason i didn't reply to the existing threads is because they are pages and pages long, and honestly, i thought my new thread would get more hits and be more effective.
Anyway, i'm not here to get in arguments, i'm here to get/give information about topics. I just want to find someone who has aftermarket lenses that are a good true fit, not some cheap lense from who knows were from cambodia... u know?
Anyway, I have pm'd some people who i've seen their pictures but no replies yet.... i just want to know where people have had good luck finding nice clear lenses for the side markers. I hate the orange color especially since the car is black and i don't want to buy them from the dealer so they can rape me... its bad enough they do it to my service bill.
Anyway the car is 4 years old and in my opinion the lights should not be rotting away and cracking off.... i have a beater 1986 Chevy Sliverado Truck that i use for "playing and stuff around the house" and it has factory lights, side markers and everything, and they're just fine...
so the moral of the story is that i would like info on where others have found good aftermarket lenses... otherwise i'm just going to foot the bill and go to the dealer and see what kidn of deal they'll make me on two new ones...
Anyway, i'm not here to get in arguments, i'm here to get/give information about topics. I just want to find someone who has aftermarket lenses that are a good true fit, not some cheap lense from who knows were from cambodia... u know?
Anyway, I have pm'd some people who i've seen their pictures but no replies yet.... i just want to know where people have had good luck finding nice clear lenses for the side markers. I hate the orange color especially since the car is black and i don't want to buy them from the dealer so they can rape me... its bad enough they do it to my service bill.
Anyway the car is 4 years old and in my opinion the lights should not be rotting away and cracking off.... i have a beater 1986 Chevy Sliverado Truck that i use for "playing and stuff around the house" and it has factory lights, side markers and everything, and they're just fine...
so the moral of the story is that i would like info on where others have found good aftermarket lenses... otherwise i'm just going to foot the bill and go to the dealer and see what kidn of deal they'll make me on two new ones...
When I say they are "hit or miss", I mean that some people purchase from a vendor on ebay and get a set of bad fitment sidemarkers, some purchase from the same vendor and get good fitment. No matter what vendor it is, these are all most likely manufactured by 1 company.
01-16-2007, 06:30 PM
#527
Euro Clear Side Markers
is it possible for me to install the euro side markers at home myself?? if so, how? it looks easy but i dont wanna try anything, i might make things worst. 
01-16-2007, 07:02 PM
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01-16-2007, 07:21 PM
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thanks John!
and fstblckpresiden, all you need to do this right are a towel and a screwdriver, hell you don't even need that, you can pry them off with your fingers! just start pulling at the piece at the front of the car...
you should change your screenname, looks like Obama is gonna beat you to it. 
and fstblckpresiden, all you need to do this right are a towel and a screwdriver, hell you don't even need that, you can pry them off with your fingers! just start pulling at the piece at the front of the car...
you should change your screenname, looks like Obama is gonna beat you to it.
01-16-2007, 07:31 PM
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What phil said!
it's super easy BUT! when i got mine b/c it was new and a bit stiff i had to use a bit of elbow grease to get her in there. she was tight!
anyway...it can bend so dont be afraid to giver a bit it wont break. look at how the cuts are made so you can see where to push and pull from. euro markers are hot and a must if your car takes them
it's super easy BUT! when i got mine b/c it was new and a bit stiff i had to use a bit of elbow grease to get her in there. she was tight!
anyway...it can bend so dont be afraid to giver a bit it wont break. look at how the cuts are made so you can see where to push and pull from. euro markers are hot and a must if your car takes them
01-16-2007, 10:22 PM
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just make sure u dont scratch the paintwork, the towel or paper towel as i've used in the past is to cushion the flat screwdriver against the paint work when you're prying the marker out. Also make sure the area is dry or dry any moisture before you swap bulbs (to the silver/chrome type) to avoid blowing the bulb+/fuse.
01-16-2007, 10:48 PM
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thanks John!
and fstblckpresiden, all you need to do this right are a towel and a screwdriver, hell you don't even need that, you can pry them off with your fingers! just start pulling at the piece at the front of the car...
you should change your screenname, looks like Obama is gonna beat you to it.
and fstblckpresiden, all you need to do this right are a towel and a screwdriver, hell you don't even need that, you can pry them off with your fingers! just start pulling at the piece at the front of the car...
you should change your screenname, looks like Obama is gonna beat you to it. haha thats true, but until then, this username stays as is.
01-16-2007, 11:06 PM
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you will need to perfor in-house surgery to your car.
tools as follow.
1. a 35mm socket
2. a power drill
3. a bottle of Super 99 adhesive
4. a oil pan
5. a chainsaw
6. a jigsaw
7. a tablesaw
8. a bandsaw
9. a handsaw
10. a seesaw
just f-ing with you. clear sidemarkers are the easiest thing to do.
tools as follow.
1. a 35mm socket
2. a power drill
3. a bottle of Super 99 adhesive
4. a oil pan
5. a chainsaw
6. a jigsaw
7. a tablesaw
8. a bandsaw
9. a handsaw
10. a seesaw
just f-ing with you. clear sidemarkers are the easiest thing to do.
01-16-2007, 11:08 PM
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you will need to perfor in-house surgery to your car.
tools as follow.
1. a 35mm socket
2. a power drill
3. a bottle of Super 99 adhesive
4. a oil pan
5. a chainsaw
6. a jigsaw
7. a tablesaw
8. a bandsaw
9. a handsaw
10. a seesaw
just f-ing with you. clear sidemarkers are the easiest thing to do.
tools as follow.
1. a 35mm socket
2. a power drill
3. a bottle of Super 99 adhesive
4. a oil pan
5. a chainsaw
6. a jigsaw
7. a tablesaw
8. a bandsaw
9. a handsaw
10. a seesaw
just f-ing with you. clear sidemarkers are the easiest thing to do.
01-17-2007, 12:00 AM
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what's a good site to get the euro clear sidemarkers for the c230 sedan from? i don't wanna go to those darn eBay ones...unless that is all you guys run.... -_-
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01-17-2007, 12:23 AM
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05 C55
What phil said!
it's super easy BUT! when i got mine b/c it was new and a bit stiff i had to use a bit of elbow grease to get her in there. she was tight!
anyway...it can bend so dont be afraid to giver a bit it wont break. look at how the cuts are made so you can see where to push and pull from. euro markers are hot and a must if your car takes them
it's super easy BUT! when i got mine b/c it was new and a bit stiff i had to use a bit of elbow grease to get her in there. she was tight!
anyway...it can bend so dont be afraid to giver a bit it wont break. look at how the cuts are made so you can see where to push and pull from. euro markers are hot and a must if your car takes them
anyway, i would just buy euro impact strips or paint the OEM markers to match the bumper...clear markers are tacky (IMHO). and dont fit well!
01-17-2007, 12:53 AM
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i think clear markers look great! In the uk the 'side marker' is an indicator light to turn left or right and isnt on constantly (when darkness falls) like over here.
01-17-2007, 01:20 AM
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bahh sorry i resurfaced this tedious topic guys. i just took a good hour running through old posts on this heh...recently got my passenger side side marker cracked...came out into the parking lot...found blue/purple-like color on the fender....miraculously...took a sponge to it and got all the paint off the fender with very minor scratches....but the side marker still has a streak of paint and it's cracked in like 3 different spots haha...i'm debating whether to just replace them with exact same side marker (orange) or go for the impact strips...hmmm...
01-17-2007, 02:17 AM
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06 c230 v6 SS
ooo that cf lip looks hot on the white...i keep jumping up and down with this idea lol..looks good tho..urs is real snugged up on the sides..looks great!
01-17-2007, 01:12 PM
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1959 220S / 1979 230 G / 2002 A210 AMG / 2003 C320 SC / 2004.5 C320 SS / 2005 ML350 SE / 2008 smart
this is like the what ?? 177th thread on "euro" clear markers.... YAWN !!
don't people know how to STFF anymore
don't people know how to STFF anymore
01-17-2007, 01:22 PM
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i tried to search the forums...but i guess i always suck at searching anything when it comes to a school project's research or any topic on google...hah...but my question is...exactly how easy is it to put in euro. impact strips? i'm really looking into purchasing some but i have no idea how to pop out the stock impacts i have now...if someone could link me to their finding or just tell me what to do...that'd be great..thanks in advance!
01-17-2007, 01:45 PM
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Since we are already on the subject of clear side markers, does anyone tried the newer style side markers shown on the attachment? Perhaps you can post a picture of your car. Thanks!
01-17-2007, 01:50 PM
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i tried to search the forums...but i guess i always suck at searching anything when it comes to a school project's research or any topic on google...hah...but my question is...exactly how easy is it to put in euro. impact strips? i'm really looking into purchasing some but i have no idea how to pop out the stock impacts i have now...if someone could link me to their finding or just tell me what to do...that'd be great..thanks in advance!
Just curious, does everyone seem to prefer the clear or colormatched lens over euro strips? IMO the euro strip is the only way to go. It looks so much cleaner than any lens ever will.
01-17-2007, 02:28 PM
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Looks cool, just need the silver/chrome bulbs now btw i'm a fan of the chrome door shells but shhhhhh its just between u and me lol. Rice on!
Oh and I like the crazy paving print on your driveway
Oh and I like the crazy paving print on your driveway
01-17-2007, 02:33 PM
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Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
Tools required are a thin flat blade scredriver. Start from the front of the car and pop the edge and go from there. There is only one way for it to go so there is no screwing it up.
Just curious, does everyone seem to prefer the clear or colormatched lens over euro strips? IMO the euro strip is the only way to go. It looks so much cleaner than any lens ever will.
Just curious, does everyone seem to prefer the clear or colormatched lens over euro strips? IMO the euro strip is the only way to go. It looks so much cleaner than any lens ever will.
John. For me, I just like the light...although, I'm thinking of just color matching the OEM's I just bought from someone.
01-17-2007, 02:44 PM
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Sidemarkers--this has to be one of the top 10 things discussed on the w203 forum...
Here's another thread from a while back re: sidemarkers
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=121258
it's funny that this was a little more than just a year ago...
wait what?!?! you bought OEM ones? for those that don't know, I bought Drex's OEM ones!
Here's another thread from a while back re: sidemarkers
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=121258
it's funny that this was a little more than just a year ago...
for those that don't know, I bought Drex's OEM ones!
