PRHeloPilot

Then it must be me then. Time to go watch TV and forget the Benz for tonight.

o98eclipse

I'm looking for any recommendations of a product that will allow me to change my parking lights (w5w) to match with my BIX's. I don't really like the different colors at night with the parking lights and BIX, I think it detracts.

Any particular brand/color that you've tried that matches well and where to get them are appreciated. Thanks!

LorinserCClass

I would get PIAA Extreme white, are you changing the fogs too?? Makes a nice difference =)

o98eclipse

Thanks Lorinser

I looked at the PIAA website and found this according to your recommendation.

Twin Pack 19172
Bulb Type 168 Wedge
Wattage 5w
Technology Xtreme White

Is that the correct application???

Yes I am going to get fogs, but not xtreme white, I'm going to change them to yellow fogs

CitronC230K_03

yes!

benzo-boi

I know this topic has been discussed count less times before, but I STFF and I didn't really find any pictures or people having the silver wedge bulbs, only signals. I've saw some pictures with LEDs. I just don't want to mess with load equalizers. So, does anyone have silver colored parking lights (wedge bulb)? I know they're silver, but how do they illuminate? Do they still illuminate a yellowish beam, or are they white like xenons.

c230kracer

Hey, i got some "xenon white bulbs" yesterday from a friend and tried them out...there still yellow...no matter whatchu get i think they will still be yellowish..i tried many types of those..only LED's can be white and i just got my Load Equalizers(thanx doug!) and i have to get those installed and see how they work but when i put in the LED's by themself, they light up really nice! they just flash really fast for the need of load equalizers but yea if u want white get led's if u want yellowish white them those silver bulbs do the job but! the ones i got burned out after the first night i turned them on..sad thank god they were free! heh

CitronC230K_03

no problem dude! they should be arriving tromorrow!

Tariq

I just put blue tainted bulb and it looks closed to white...

any way we would like to see some photos about the LED and installation steps.

c230kracer

pictures will come as soon as i know how to install these things...kinda confusing and i dont know what wires to take..blah really confusing

elchinocache

on my car the housing for the city light is yellowish. when you put in a bulb even though its not a clear bulb, will bounce off of the yellow housing and look yellowish, thats my theory, even though i havent tried it i think if you color the yellow housing with a black sharpie it will stop the light from reflecting off of the yellow housing. i have not treid it because i'm too lazy to do it, but if one of you guys try it let me know if it works

benzo-boi

I think you're talking about the signal amber housing. I was talking about the parking/city lights (wedge bulbs).

c230kracer

yea, the lights ur talking about are all yellow unless u get LED the led looks nice if u get the white ones it looks HIDish so yea..

elchinocache

i'm talking about the wedge bulb also. on my car the socket for the wedge bulb is yellow brown. i have a 2001 c240, you may have a newer car and it may be different, but if it is the same as mine, try my theory out.

W0n6_3d4n

LED will do the trick but how to install the load equaliser and where to get those bulb??

c230kracer

u can get nice bulbs on ebay other than that...only import stores have these LED lights no AUtozone or pepboys will have it, not that i know of at least.

Outland

I have LED's in my city lights. Check out For my mercedes.com. Just use a second set of sockers with the old bulbs as load equalizers. I did.

benzo-boi

Are equalizers absolutely necessary? I've been told by Jerry that if you're only using LEDs for your parking lights, it's not necessary. I've also been told that you would need equalizers more if they were signals, not parking/city lights? Can anyone confirm?

wdawg

outland, i heard the equalizers runs really hot... true/false?

Outland

Do you guys actually read the posts, or just ask the same questions?

Yes, you need load equalizers for the city lights. The MB computer senses the change in draw and will shut the circuit off. However, the load equalizers don't need to be expensive genuine load equalizers. Like I said above, just use a second set of sockets- scotch lock them onto the leads, and use the old bulbs. Curl it up and leave it behind the black covers- make sure the old bulbs are not touching the back sides of the reflectors. Ive had mine in for two years now. Works fine. If you want LED turn signals like I have, you'll need to use real load equalizers though.

TO dwawg-
Yes, real load equalizers run hot, place them were they won't do any harm.

Oneslip

I have been searching previous forums & the sites mentioned for purchasing the stealth bulbs for the side markers. I can find the blinkers but can't find the side marker bulbs. I will be getting my clear lenses this week & wanted to find some bulbs for them. I would also consider amber ones if I can find them. If you have this set up if you could please tell me where you found the chrome coated ones or amber ones. I'm going to try some local auto parts stores & they may have the amber ones.
I don't know what to call these bulbs (part #)?
5W/4 CP bulb or E1 12V 5W?
A lot of time just to find 2 little bulbs

Oneslip

Found Em! Only took 2 hrs searching the net. Damn bulbs are almost as expensive as the lenses. They are definately making $ on the bulbs.

Saprissa

anyone know the RESISTANCE (Ohms) for the side-marker bulb fixtures ???

Since my 12V / 5W bulbs are now gone, I need to install "in-line resistors" to cancel out the 2 malfunction messages.

Carlos

Saprissa@aol.com

BeaverMjr

$20 is not bad to pay for stealth bulbs for the side markers. what is expensive is the clear covers at $50 with shipping.

to find the bulbs go to: http://www.ambulbs.com/products/description.php/II=75

I hope this helps.

Mike

benzo-boi

I bought a pair of APC branded wedge bulbs that are chrome but light up xenon white. Very nice addition to xenons.

Its at cardomain.com


http://www.cardomain.com/item/APC504149B