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05-10-2005, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Saprissa
it took a couple of months for Steve (MBenzNL) to find me EURO Bi-X for my Coupe too, but once I got 'em, I fell in love with them!
Does the euro BIX have a different light pattern that the US version? If so, have you had any issues?
05-10-2005, 02:14 PM
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'08 CLK320CDI AMG// '13 E500 Coupe AMG// '17 E350d AMG
very nice! why kind of shop/garage do you have?
I have a truck/heavy machinary workshop, to fix all my company equipment, its a civil construction company
05-11-2005, 02:42 AM
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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 johncl
Carlos,
Does the euro BIX have a different light pattern that the US version? If so, have you had any issues?
Does the euro BIX have a different light pattern that the US version? If so, have you had any issues?
I posted all 3 light patterns a very long time ago in one of my threads (US, Euro, & UK). The Euro & US are very similar. Haven't had any issues at all with them. They work perfectly ! I think Steve (MBenzNL) also had pictures of the Euro, US, & UK light patterns on his web site.
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05-11-2005, 03:25 AM
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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 superduper
Looks great. Did you replace the city bulbs?
the city bulbs I replaced with NAVIGATOR "Cyber White" City Lights.
Got mine from MB Werks (Autowerks Direct) in San Diego. $15
The turn signals are European version blue bulb, but blink amber.
Very similar to the SYLVANIA "Silver Stars".
and the fog-lights are the 2005 AMG SL55/E55 R230/W211 Clear fog lights.
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05-11-2005, 12:26 PM
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make / number blue-amber turn signals (EURO)
osram 7507LDA 12v py 21w E1 2EH W1q
(I couldn't take better picture, the lamp reflects a lot
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osram 7507LDA 12v py 21w E1 2EH W1q
(I couldn't take better picture, the lamp reflects a lot
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05-11-2005, 12:40 PM
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Hey CARLOS, your high beams (or max ligths, I don't know How its says in english) are yellow than the medium ligths?
My medium ligths are white like the cameras flashs, but when I turn the max ligths, they are a little yellow,is this normal? My fathers Audi BIX are all the same collor
My medium ligths are white like the cameras flashs, but when I turn the max ligths, they are a little yellow,is this normal? My fathers Audi BIX are all the same collor
05-11-2005, 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by gaiex
make / number blue-amber turn signals (EURO)
osram 7507LDA 12v py 21w E1 2EH W1q
(I couldn't take better picture, the lamp reflects a lot )
osram 7507LDA 12v py 21w E1 2EH W1q
(I couldn't take better picture, the lamp reflects a lot
)
Originally Posted by gaiex
Hey CARLOS, your high beams (or max ligths, I don't know How its says in english) are yellow than the medium ligths?
My medium ligths are white like the cameras flashs, but when I turn the max ligths, they are a little yellow,is this normal? My fathers Audi BIX are all the same collor
My medium ligths are white like the cameras flashs, but when I turn the max ligths, they are a little yellow,is this normal? My fathers Audi BIX are all the same collor
I will post later tonight.
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05-11-2005, 09:44 PM
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2005 Volvo S40 T5 AWD, 2004.5 C230 Sport Sedan, 2005 E320 CDI, 2008 C300 4-Matic Luxury
you can replace the high beams (since they are halogens) with SilverStarz or PIAA Extreme White Plus for a more HID high beam look; white instead of so much yellow 
05-12-2005, 01:01 AM
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WOW, Gaiex, your car looks sensational with the new lamps. HID are just plain better, and your car is one of the nicest I seen in Portugal.
I am so jealous, my car has to park on plain concrete, but you park yours on very nice tile. The floor in your garage looks better than my kitchen!
Osram owns the Sylvania brand name, but they won't sell the inovative European lamps in the US because FMVSS 108 discourages improvements to protect the dinosaur lamp manufacturing business in the US. Europe was riding around with halogen lamps for 15 or 20 years before they were legal in the states. The rules in 108 for HID lamps are designed to make US DOT certified lamps slightly different from EU spec's to stifle trade.
I am so jealous, my car has to park on plain concrete, but you park yours on very nice tile. The floor in your garage looks better than my kitchen!
Osram owns the Sylvania brand name, but they won't sell the inovative European lamps in the US because FMVSS 108 discourages improvements to protect the dinosaur lamp manufacturing business in the US. Europe was riding around with halogen lamps for 15 or 20 years before they were legal in the states. The rules in 108 for HID lamps are designed to make US DOT certified lamps slightly different from EU spec's to stifle trade.
08-09-2005, 12:49 PM
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'04 Mars Red C230K Sport Coupe (not Coup-EH)
Favorite mod? Definately any sound system update, since the standard (and even the BOSE) just doesn't do it for most of the people I've asked. Plus, it's as complex and expensive as you want it to be, unlike most typical mods, which have more fixed (and high) costs. Orthopedic seats come in a close second, because of the associated cost and the fact that very few people have done such a mod (sunman!).
08-09-2005, 12:53 PM
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Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
Favorite Mod (Courtesy of Tom aka IKomprz) - Drexappeal door pin surrounds
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Next Mod (Courtesy of TEIN, USA) - S-Tech prototype springs and possible upgrade to Super Street coilovers (maybe even SS-P or Super Street coilovers w/ pillowball mounts). Week after mirrors are installed.
Next Mod (Courtesy of Steve aka MBenzNL) - Folding and Euro Convex mirrors in a couple weeks and Star Diagnose upgrades (arm/disarm beep and Interior motion sensor)
Next Mod (Courtesy of TEIN, USA) - S-Tech prototype springs and possible upgrade to Super Street coilovers (maybe even SS-P or Super Street coilovers w/ pillowball mounts). Week after mirrors are installed.
08-09-2005, 12:56 PM
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My favorite is the Euro COMAND, and I am sure that I will like BiX and UHI once I get off my slacker *** and get them done!
08-09-2005, 03:40 PM
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i remember this thread, when NOBLE first posted it !
cool....
my favorite mod ??? LOL it's all one big MOD for me....
cool....
my favorite mod ??? LOL it's all one big MOD for me....
08-09-2005, 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Saprissa
i remember this thread, when NOBLE first posted it !
cool....
my favorite mod ??? LOL it's all one big MOD for me....
cool....
my favorite mod ??? LOL it's all one big MOD for me....
08-10-2005, 12:23 AM
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How much are the BiXenon's? And where do you get them?Im new to the benz world and dont know anything about them. Im assuming the Bi's are just light bulbs?
08-10-2005, 01:39 AM
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white and whiter
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Is it just me, or does the new 3 look...kinda Lincoln from the front?
08-10-2005, 01:55 AM
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The True OG Modded out W203
Originally Posted by FrankW
the new E90 3 looks better and better everyday...but still months away before I say it's beautiful over the E46.
Look at the metallic black w/terra acotta interior and you mind will change.
08-10-2005, 02:33 AM
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white and whiter
Originally Posted by LorinserCClass
Look at the metallic black w/terra acotta interior and you mind will change.
hope the w204 will have better interior material.
