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Old Apr 30, 2003 | 08:49 AM
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Face-lifted C-class?

Hi everyone - I'm new to the forum and I look forward to an enjoyable stay on here

I've recently seen pics of the C-class with clear headlight lenses and bi-xenons. Is this the official C-class face-lift? Isn't it kinda too early to be face-lifting a car that's only been on the road for 2 years?

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Old Apr 30, 2003 | 09:49 AM
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It could be considered a facelift... but i personally do not see it as such. The Bi-Xenons and a few other minor changes that are barely discernable are what separate the MY02 from the MY03.

For example, the tilt/telescoping control for the wheel used to be on the door along with seat controls right? Not anymore. It is now on the steering column a la E Class interior.
Those are the kind of things that have been changed. You would be hard pressed to call it a facelift.
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Old Apr 30, 2003 | 10:41 AM
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Thanks for that.

As I have a MY01, do you know if it's possible to fit the new clear lenses and projector bulb?
If someone's done so, please share the experience.

Many thanks.
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Old Apr 30, 2003 | 11:27 AM
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Originally posted by C320_Avantgarde
Thanks for that.

As I have a MY01, do you know if it's possible to fit the new clear lenses and projector bulb?
If someone's done so, please share the experience.

Many thanks.
It is possible to "retrofit" your lenses and change the complete assembly to the 2003 bi-xenon headlamps. There are a couple of people that have posted some pictures on this board. I'm sure that you'll find them if you search around.
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Old Apr 30, 2003 | 02:06 PM
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this is considered a facelift. Car being ready for SCCA


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