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Old 01-24-2011, 09:59 PM
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Stock C230K (non-sport) Pic request & HID fogs question

First off, does anyone have any pictures of a pre-facelifted C230K sedan without the sport suspension riding on 18" wheels? Preferably 8.5 & 9.5.

Second, for anyone who has installed HIDs in their fog lights, have you had any issues with them dying prematurely due to them lighting up from use of the remote entry? I haven't installed mine yet, but it's just a thought that came to me, seeing as how I know HIDs aren't mean to turn off and on often like that.
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Although the frequent on-off cycles will shorten the life of HID's, they will still last quite a while.
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Originally Posted by AnswerSS
First off, does anyone have any pictures of a pre-facelifted C230K sedan without the sport suspension riding on 18" wheels? Preferably 8.5 & 9.5.

Second, for anyone who has installed HIDs in their fog lights, have you had any issues with them dying prematurely due to them lighting up from use of the remote entry? I haven't installed mine yet, but it's just a thought that came to me, seeing as how I know HIDs aren't mean to turn off and on often like that.
I can show u what my c320 looks like on stock suspension its pre facelift with 18s and it looks like an SUV. I will not post it on here because i don't wanna get flammed at haha.

My hids acted crazy until i got cancellers installed on them
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Yeah I ordered a set of error cancellers for the fogs, but my car came with BiX from the factory, so one would assume that xenon is set to present on it... didn't think it would be needed.

And alright Xhale, if you don't mind privately showing me, I'd like to see. That's what I'm worried about since right now I can't afford to get coilovers so I may just get a set of springs. My only issue with that is the springs I've found for the C230K only drop like 0.6" and 0.7", whereas I'd like 1-1.5". Any solutions here? Are the springs interchangable between the C-classes?
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Forgot to mention my vehicle is Canadian Classic model, and thanks phister.
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Are error cancellors necessary for all HID fog installs? Doing this next on my 07. Was searching around last night on here for a good solid brand and specifics. h7 or 9006.
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Are error cancellors necessary for all HID fog installs? Doing this next on my 07. Was searching around last night on here for a good solid brand and specifics. h7 or 9006.
Everyone is asking about those and YES! if you do not want the flicking issues. I have a huge supplier outside the country. That ive been working with for a few weeks. I will be selling each kit for 15 dollars shipped to ur house.

In a few weeks i will post a video on how they work and what they do for your car.
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Here you go here's the DIY for all the capacitor and resistors needed to do the non flickering for your HID...

https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...es-models.html

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