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Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
Originally Posted by eddie081
Drex: The load equalizer is it a device? I am lost when it comes to electrical can you explain it a little more please.
But from what I gather from your post it's just basically find the +/- wires off the parking lights and tap them to the wedge bulb/citylight socket ?
I got a plau and play Hid kit gonna install sunday I will let you guys know
Ed
But from what I gather from your post it's just basically find the +/- wires off the parking lights and tap them to the wedge bulb/citylight socket ?
I got a plau and play Hid kit gonna install sunday I will let you guys know
Ed
Check on ebay for load equalizer or load stabilizer and you should be able to see pics of what it looks like. It'll make more sense when you see it.
If you are lost when it comes to electricals, don't do it. Just buy bulbs. If you're willing to take a chance and DIY, that's up to you. My suggestion would just be to swap the bulbs with PIAA Extreme White bulbs or something of that nature.
No matter what, it will be very difficult to match up the lights.
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Originally Posted by CarlsbadKmprssr
Here's a couple to show Stealth Bulbs turn signals in front and rear (silver but light orange) and painted side markers.
Btw I have Silverstar Hi/low and PIAA Super White wedge bulbs for the city/parking.
Btw I have Silverstar Hi/low and PIAA Super White wedge bulbs for the city/parking.
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Originally Posted by drexappeal
Yes, the load equalizer/stabilizer is a small little box that has a +/- wire runing in and out. The wires for the city lights need to be cut, then you are going to be integrating the equalizer into the wiring.
Check on ebay for load equalizer or load stabilizer and you should be able to see pics of what it looks like. It'll make more sense when you see it.
If you are lost when it comes to electricals, don't do it. Just buy bulbs. If you're willing to take a chance and DIY, that's up to you. My suggestion would just be to swap the bulbs with PIAA Extreme White bulbs or something of that nature.
No matter what, it will be very difficult to match up the lights.
Check on ebay for load equalizer or load stabilizer and you should be able to see pics of what it looks like. It'll make more sense when you see it.
If you are lost when it comes to electricals, don't do it. Just buy bulbs. If you're willing to take a chance and DIY, that's up to you. My suggestion would just be to swap the bulbs with PIAA Extreme White bulbs or something of that nature.
No matter what, it will be very difficult to match up the lights.
Thanks
Ed
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From: Burnaby
2002 CL203
Originally Posted by eddie081
I did some research and found some block resistors. I think that is what everyone is using. The ones I found are 10omh/10watts is that too much or not enough?
Thanks
Ed
Thanks
Ed
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From: Arizona
C230WZ
Ok, I am going to kind of hijack this thread, because this is exactly the thread I was GOING to post, but decided to search around before!!!!
I have exactly what artur has, a C230 Sport Sedan and I want the updated lights blah blah. I currently have the stock halogens, and ALL I WANT is for them to look like xenons... I do not want a conversion kit, I just want a really bright white or a blueish tinted light.
I would prefer the low beam, fog lights, and city lights. I don't think I need the high beams.... no?
I appreciate the help, and trust me, I have read through this thread thoroughly and other reviews and I just want to make sure I have the correct shopping list.
Vilen Dank.
I have exactly what artur has, a C230 Sport Sedan and I want the updated lights blah blah. I currently have the stock halogens, and ALL I WANT is for them to look like xenons... I do not want a conversion kit, I just want a really bright white or a blueish tinted light.
I would prefer the low beam, fog lights, and city lights. I don't think I need the high beams.... no?
I appreciate the help, and trust me, I have read through this thread thoroughly and other reviews and I just want to make sure I have the correct shopping list.
Vilen Dank.
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Originally Posted by DACHIGGA
Well 10 ohm 10 watts resistors will burn......10 ohms on a 13.6V circuit gives you around 18.5 watts. That will be two much for citty lights and not enough for turn signals, Also, if the resistors are rated at 10 watts, they will not be able to stand the 18.5 watts you are putting through them.
I am putting them on my city lights, what do you sugg. for the city light
Also how do you calculate it? Is there a conversion site or table I can go by?
Thanks
Ed
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From: Doral, FL
2010 ML 350
I have a 2002 C240 with the standard H7 bulbs for city lights and L, I don't have the money to buy xenon conversion kits, etc. but I would like to replace the H7, specially the city light since it looks yellow even with a superwhite H7ST.
What do you guys do what should I use? Also side markers, etc? I would like to change them all with improved bulbs without changing the original equipment. Thanks !
What do you guys do what should I use? Also side markers, etc? I would like to change them all with improved bulbs without changing the original equipment. Thanks !
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Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
Originally Posted by il_dirigente
Ok, I am going to kind of hijack this thread, because this is exactly the thread I was GOING to post, but decided to search around before!!!!
I have exactly what artur has, a C230 Sport Sedan and I want the updated lights blah blah. I currently have the stock halogens, and ALL I WANT is for them to look like xenons... I do not want a conversion kit, I just want a really bright white or a blueish tinted light.
I would prefer the low beam, fog lights, and city lights. I don't think I need the high beams.... no?
I appreciate the help, and trust me, I have read through this thread thoroughly and other reviews and I just want to make sure I have the correct shopping list.
Vilen Dank.
I have exactly what artur has, a C230 Sport Sedan and I want the updated lights blah blah. I currently have the stock halogens, and ALL I WANT is for them to look like xenons... I do not want a conversion kit, I just want a really bright white or a blueish tinted light.
I would prefer the low beam, fog lights, and city lights. I don't think I need the high beams.... no?
I appreciate the help, and trust me, I have read through this thread thoroughly and other reviews and I just want to make sure I have the correct shopping list.
Vilen Dank.
That's the best way for you to go, if you want a xenon "look" without doing a conversion.
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From: San Diego, CA
2005 C230 Kompressor Sedan Black/Black
Does anyone know of a place in San Diego/La Jolla that sells a variety of these bulbs? I used to go to a store called Custom Images in OC that sold a lot of bulbs and other mods. Any similar stores around here?
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From: Doral, FL
2010 ML 350
Originally Posted by drexappeal
Get Piaa Extreme white (H7 headlights, w5w (194) parking lights, 9006/HB4 foglights).
That's the best way for you to go, if you want a xenon "look" without doing a conversion.
That's the best way for you to go, if you want a xenon "look" without doing a conversion.
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Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
Originally Posted by jllnet
There are 2 H7 lights on the front, I guess low/high, the one to the inside has the Yellow look, will that turn a white color if I install the H7 Extreme White? because I installed a Sylvania H7ST (super white) and it remained Yellowish, it doesn't look as dull, but still yellowish.
No matter what, you're not gonna get anything close to HID/XENON regardless of what type of Super white/Extreme white you go with.
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From: Under the Eternal Sun
M37S
i have the most amazing bulbs. They look like hid 8500 .dot approved 55 w h7 eurodezigns blue. They are unbelievable.
they look blue if you look into the lense..i have for both my high and low beams. I have all eurodezign blue in all my lights. looks BEYOND classy
anyways just my .02, I still am trying to find help on a DIY, for clear corners..I cant seem to get the corners (orange) off my car. 2005 c230 k sedan
they look blue if you look into the lense..i have for both my high and low beams. I have all eurodezign blue in all my lights. looks BEYOND classy
anyways just my .02, I still am trying to find help on a DIY, for clear corners..I cant seem to get the corners (orange) off my car. 2005 c230 k sedan
