BI Xion headlight for C class
04-22-2003 | 10:04 PM
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BI Xion headlight for C class
hi everyone,
i have a c240 sedan..
and i heard there is a off market part for the new 2003
clear cover Bi Xion headlight available.
anyone know where to buy that?
and how much will it cost??
i have a c240 sedan..
and i heard there is a off market part for the new 2003
clear cover Bi Xion headlight available.
anyone know where to buy that?
and how much will it cost??
04-24-2003 | 10:51 AM
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There are two methods use to control the beam pattern of headlights whether they are xenon or not. The H7 halogens and xenon headlights on the 2002 sedans use the fluted style lense to control the beam pattern and cutoff. The projector type of lamps such as the 2003 bi-xenons use the shape of the reflector and a metal shield in front of the bulb to control the beam pattern and cutoff.
If you put the clear lenses on your non-projector headlights the result would be two floodlights. The light would go everywhere and blind oncoming traffic because there would be no cutoff in the pattern. There wouldn't even be a pattern. From the drivers seat, you would not be able to see as far, because the beam would not be focused down the road. It would be like using two flashlights as headlights.
If you put the clear lenses on your non-projector headlights the result would be two floodlights. The light would go everywhere and blind oncoming traffic because there would be no cutoff in the pattern. There wouldn't even be a pattern. From the drivers seat, you would not be able to see as far, because the beam would not be focused down the road. It would be like using two flashlights as headlights.
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04-24-2003 | 12:43 PM
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Originally posted by Lynn
There are two methods use to control the beam pattern of headlights whether they are xenon or not. The H7 halogens and xenon headlights on the 2002 sedans use the fluted style lense to control the beam pattern and cutoff. The projector type of lamps such as the 2003 bi-xenons use the shape of the reflector and a metal shield in front of the bulb to control the beam pattern and cutoff.
If you put the clear lenses on your non-projector headlights the result would be two floodlights. The light would go everywhere and blind oncoming traffic because there would be no cutoff in the pattern. There wouldn't even be a pattern. From the drivers seat, you would not be able to see as far, because the beam would not be focused down the road. It would be like using two flashlights as headlights.
There are two methods use to control the beam pattern of headlights whether they are xenon or not. The H7 halogens and xenon headlights on the 2002 sedans use the fluted style lense to control the beam pattern and cutoff. The projector type of lamps such as the 2003 bi-xenons use the shape of the reflector and a metal shield in front of the bulb to control the beam pattern and cutoff.
If you put the clear lenses on your non-projector headlights the result would be two floodlights. The light would go everywhere and blind oncoming traffic because there would be no cutoff in the pattern. There wouldn't even be a pattern. From the drivers seat, you would not be able to see as far, because the beam would not be focused down the road. It would be like using two flashlights as headlights.
ohhh, interesting i never knew that
but i mean lets say the new E class.
u can have the clear lens and not get the xenons.
same with the new clks
thats why i asked. but i guess its a different lighting structure
06-12-2006 | 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Imperial C320
i dont understand this 
i just want the clear headlamps, i could care less about the xenons
can this be offered, and if no then why not???
u can have xenons without the clear lenz but why cant you have the clear lenz with out the xenons???
i just want the clear headlamps, i could care less about the xenons
can this be offered, and if no then why not???
u can have xenons without the clear lenz but why cant you have the clear lenz with out the xenons???
You could always get the depo lights, they are the clear lights with projectors or you could go to the dealer and purchase the clear headlights from them. They are both priced around $400 -$450.
06-12-2006 | 02:16 PM
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You can have clear non xenon headlights. Basically the 05+ headlihgts. And you there are a number of peoples on here selling theirs for around 350ish on average. Ive seen 14cue selling his clear 05 headlights for 350!
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