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Old 04-24-2007, 11:38 PM
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Just Installed HIDs in W203 w/ frosted headlamp

Just installed it today.. Couple of pics...

In the first pic, that's the comparison between HID 6000k and halogen

In the 2nd pic, I purposely aim it low so the light doesn't blind the incoming traffic.

The 3rd, it tells you that the light is right below the front car's mirror, so it doesn't blind them.

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what kit did you get
and does it give you error msg??
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Originally Posted by yeuchau
what kit did you get
and does it give you error msg??
I use MTEC that is specifically designed for w203. No error message..
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For Reflector headlight housing, because it's not clean cut off line, it will still blind ur incoming traffic. But on the other hand, u get very bright and satisfy light. I wish my Bi-xenon is as bright as my Frosted Reflector + HID light tho =/
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Originally Posted by cagthuzz2807
I use MTEC that is specifically designed for w203. No error message..
MTEC cost more than our sponsor HIDs, which also have no error message as well.

also, even if u have gotten a $109 HID kit, with a $5 resistor, u can have it work, and no error message as well!
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damn, another HID thread ?!?!?!
Lights look good i have to say i love the output from the frosted, you can see EVERYTHING, but so can others. I must say tho i havent been getting as many flashes as i usually do with mine. I just could not risk getting projectors and using my HID, and melt the damn things after the one post where dudes black 203 burned to the ground. Just not worth the risk. Tho a face lift would be nice. Imma just wait till my dad gets sick of the c55, then bix here i come !!!!!!!!!!
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Thanks for the pictures. I am putting my 6k HID kit into my frosted lights tonight Glad to see they will work well
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Originally Posted by powa
For Reflector headlight housing, because it's not clean cut off line, it will still blind ur incoming traffic. But on the other hand, u get very bright and satisfy light. I wish my Bi-xenon is as bright as my Frosted Reflector + HID light tho =/
I also have an HID kit installed on my frosted headlights (Depo projectors to be installed this weekend). Actually, the cut off line is supprisingly good on the W203 stock headlights. I've had 3 HID kits on 3 different cars (without projectors), and the W203 has had the best cutoff.

European cars in general tend to have sharper cut off lines than American cars. DOT regulations allow for more light output above the cutoff area than Euro-spec. We have a lot of rural roads in the US, and road signs that are high up in the air, therefore needing more light above the cutoff.
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damn, another HID thread ?!?!?!
Lights look good i have to say i love the output from the frosted, you can see EVERYTHING, but so can others. I must say tho i havent been getting as many flashes as i usually do with mine. I just could not risk getting projectors and using my HID, and melt the damn things after the one post where dudes black 203 burned to the ground. Just not worth the risk. Tho a face lift would be nice. Imma just wait till my dad gets sick of the c55, then bix here i come !!!!!!!!!!
i didn't know C55 bi-xenon will fit on w203
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i didn't know C55 bi-xenon will fit on w203
Yeah, I think it won't fit
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I am planning to buy the 06 OEM clear headlamps.. Does any one know whether the light output will be better compared to the stock frosted one? Any pics (HIDs in 06 OEM clear housings)
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I cant imagine it would be significantly different.

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