Replacing all bulbs in the front.. need help
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From: Chino , CA
03 c230
Replacing all bulbs in the front.. need help
i plan on replacing my headlights bulbs and dont want to buy HIDS so what bulb can i get that will resemble the hids. IM looking for a bright color with out the apc cheap healdight bluish bulb. I want all of the front to match colorwise. The local place around my area sells bulbs called "showoffs" for 50 bucks so i was wondering if any of you used this bulb or heard of it? i wanted to replace the fog light bulbs as well? How much should i expect to pay for the clear corners in the front? thanks guys sorry for so many dumb questions
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I suggest using the search feature on this site and typing in "replacing bulbs" or "front bulbs" or something to that extent. You'll get mad results with plenttttty of help. By the way many people will prefer the PIAA 4500k or whatever the temp. is everyone says there bright as hell.
Also Matt230k might help he got a nice whited out front. Give it a few minutes for some help ...
Also Matt230k might help he got a nice whited out front. Give it a few minutes for some help ...
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I would suggest forgetting about it.
HID works because of hi luminance not the blue color. Blue is the WORST color you can use for actually seeing.
This is why high end fog lights are yellow - yellow = high contrast visibility.
Also, I spent about $250-300 on stupid blue bulbs when i had my BMW. I finally gave up and bought HID. For around $300-350 you can get the real deal.
Save yourself some grief and go for the real deal.
HID works because of hi luminance not the blue color. Blue is the WORST color you can use for actually seeing.
This is why high end fog lights are yellow - yellow = high contrast visibility.
Also, I spent about $250-300 on stupid blue bulbs when i had my BMW. I finally gave up and bought HID. For around $300-350 you can get the real deal.
Save yourself some grief and go for the real deal.
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I disagree with Peet. Most people that get HID's or blue bulbs or red bulbs or any color but stock are not interested in "better vision." No one living in the urban area cares about seeing x more miles down the road. Those of you living out in the suburbs and out in the country may be worried about that deer running 2 miles down the road but for the majority of us looking for better looking lights, that's the last thing on our mind. Benzino get the blue bulbs or hyper, hyper white lights -- it looks much, much better then stock.
If you get any more -negative- responses i'll help you but usually theres a few good helpful responses out of the bad ones.
If you get any more -negative- responses i'll help you but usually theres a few good helpful responses out of the bad ones.
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Originally posted by 02Impressor
I disagree with Peet. Most people that get HID's or blue bulbs or red bulbs or any color but stock are not interested in "better vision." No one living in the urban area cares about seeing x more miles down the road. Those of you living out in the suburbs and out in the country may be worried about that deer running 2 miles down the road but for the majority of us looking for better looking lights, that's the last thing on our mind. Benzino get the blue bulbs or hyper, hyper white lights -- it looks much, much better then stock.
If you get any more -negative- responses i'll help you but usually theres a few good helpful responses out of the bad ones.
I disagree with Peet. Most people that get HID's or blue bulbs or red bulbs or any color but stock are not interested in "better vision." No one living in the urban area cares about seeing x more miles down the road. Those of you living out in the suburbs and out in the country may be worried about that deer running 2 miles down the road but for the majority of us looking for better looking lights, that's the last thing on our mind. Benzino get the blue bulbs or hyper, hyper white lights -- it looks much, much better then stock.
If you get any more -negative- responses i'll help you but usually theres a few good helpful responses out of the bad ones.
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PIAA extreme white
Before I got the bi-xenons I used PIAA extreme white 4150K, it was as bright/slightly brighter than stock bulbs. The colour of the light is white with slightly bluish tint and it looked really good. The downside is that these bulbs are quite expensive (about $60). I have 2 pairs (used) of these, PM me if you're interested.
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EUROLITES by Toucan Industries. Xenon gas, bright white with a slight blue tint.
I have these in all my vehicles and I love them.
You can buy them on ebay for about $15-20 a pair.
I have these in all my vehicles and I love them.
You can buy them on ebay for about $15-20 a pair.
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Originally posted by Lynn
Xenon gas in a halogen bulb is nothing but a marketing gimmick. It doesn't do a damn thing.
Xenon gas in a halogen bulb is nothing but a marketing gimmick. It doesn't do a damn thing.
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Originally posted by Matt230K
They don't actually put xenon gas in them, do they?. I didn't think it was just a marketing gimmick, I thought it was a total lie.
They don't actually put xenon gas in them, do they?. I didn't think it was just a marketing gimmick, I thought it was a total lie.
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Originally posted by vadim
From the point of view of physics, adding inert gas (such as Xenon) makes no sence since it would reduce the bulb's capacity of holding halogen, which in turn would worsen its light output.
From the point of view of physics, adding inert gas (such as Xenon) makes no sence since it would reduce the bulb's capacity of holding halogen, which in turn would worsen its light output.
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From: Chino , CA
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k dont laugh to my stupidity when it comes to cars.. my friend said that he upgraded his bulbs on his mustang and burnt his harness or something so whats the maximum watts i should put in my car or minumum.. thanks
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2002 C230 Coupe(M111)
Originally posted by 02Impressor
Where are you getting these theories from?
Where are you getting these theories from?
The higher wattage bulbs have been known to melt the housings and sockets *in other applications*...again, not a theory, just something that Ive READ here.
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Originally posted by Outland
Since when did one sentence, heck, one question = a theory?
The higher wattage bulbs have been known to melt the housings and sockets *in other applications*...again, not a theory, just something that Ive READ here.
Since when did one sentence, heck, one question = a theory?
The higher wattage bulbs have been known to melt the housings and sockets *in other applications*...again, not a theory, just something that Ive READ here.
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From: The blue white rock, third out.
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Originally posted by 02Impressor
A theory is an assumption based on some form of information you've gathered. Again, the way you told the fellow that you wouldn't recommend anything above 80w and then asking me whether I had melted any sockets made me think that you're speaking from experience. From what I've heard on this forum, no one has yet to melt anything with the exception of one or two people that either screwed up an installation or used the cheapest of the cheap bulbs. Other then that, 100w is safe IMO.
A theory is an assumption based on some form of information you've gathered. Again, the way you told the fellow that you wouldn't recommend anything above 80w and then asking me whether I had melted any sockets made me think that you're speaking from experience. From what I've heard on this forum, no one has yet to melt anything with the exception of one or two people that either screwed up an installation or used the cheapest of the cheap bulbs. Other then that, 100w is safe IMO.
My question was had the bulbs melted the housing or the sockets...simple. No theory, no supposition, no assumptions. 100W is nearly double the normal wattage, I would be concerned, personally, that the extra heat- especially coming into the summer, would distort or melt the plastic reflector, lens, or socket housing.
No, I'm not speaking from experience, just saying that I have READ here about higher wattage bulbs melting the tail, marker, and plate illumination sockets/housings.
My headlights are still stock- at least the main beams. I replaced my city lights with the quad hyperbright LED's that Drew recommended...looks pretty cool. Front turn signals are also LED, and boy are they bright.
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Outland,
Did you also replace your side markers? They are listed as 2825s or 5W. I have clear side lamps but need to put amber bulbs in, do 194s interchange?
They have LEDs for replacing the 194s, at $9.99.
Thinking of replacing the rear stop lights with LEDS, there is actually a safety advantage using LEDS for brake lights.
My Lincoln Mrk VIII has a large brake light that lights up 0.2-0.3 seconds before a regular bulb. It has actually caused an accident as the bozo following too close behind me braked, but the even dumber tailgatter behind him slammed into him.
Did you also replace your side markers? They are listed as 2825s or 5W. I have clear side lamps but need to put amber bulbs in, do 194s interchange?
They have LEDs for replacing the 194s, at $9.99.
Thinking of replacing the rear stop lights with LEDS, there is actually a safety advantage using LEDS for brake lights.
My Lincoln Mrk VIII has a large brake light that lights up 0.2-0.3 seconds before a regular bulb. It has actually caused an accident as the bozo following too close behind me braked, but the even dumber tailgatter behind him slammed into him.
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From: The blue white rock, third out.
2002 C230 Coupe(M111)
Originally posted by breastroker
Outland,
Did you also replace your side markers? They are listed as 2825s or 5W. I have clear side lamps but need to put amber bulbs in, do 194s interchange?
They have LEDs for replacing the 194s, at $9.99.
Thinking of replacing the rear stop lights with LEDS, there is actually a safety advantage using LEDS for brake lights.
My Lincoln Mrk VIII has a large brake light that lights up 0.2-0.3 seconds before a regular bulb. It has actually caused an accident as the bozo following too close behind me braked, but the even dumber tailgatter behind him slammed into him.
Outland,
Did you also replace your side markers? They are listed as 2825s or 5W. I have clear side lamps but need to put amber bulbs in, do 194s interchange?
They have LEDs for replacing the 194s, at $9.99.
Thinking of replacing the rear stop lights with LEDS, there is actually a safety advantage using LEDS for brake lights.
My Lincoln Mrk VIII has a large brake light that lights up 0.2-0.3 seconds before a regular bulb. It has actually caused an accident as the bozo following too close behind me braked, but the even dumber tailgatter behind him slammed into him.
Keep in mind that the LED based 194's aren't as bright as 194 tungstens. They may say they are, but they are dimmer. I'm thinking of adding another LED inside the housing, so the light 'washes' around the reflector better. I used the LEDs in the turn signals to eliminate the dark/orange cone in the top half of the housing...it does do that quite well.
One mod that I haven't take pictures of yet- I replaced the rear 'aux' light that illuminates the thinnest portion of the tail light- with a red bulb. It totally eliminates the 'pink' that some people complain about when looking at the lights from nearly above them.
The LED city lights are my faves thou...really looks clean.
Last edited by Outland; May 11, 2003 at 01:22 AM.
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Looks like an old forum here, but I figured incase anyone is still following, you can move over to this thread to find out about some cool signal bulbs:
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...=silver+xtreme
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...=silver+xtreme
