Headlight Question
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Headlight Question
Good morning all. I have been looking into replacing the headlights on my C230K SS with the mercedes OEM bi-xenon but they aren't really going for cheap, especially on ebay. I came across these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/USA-DEPO-01-...98b198&vxp=mtr
and just wanted your guys' input on whether they would be a suitable alternative or to just go with something else.
and just wanted your guys' input on whether they would be a suitable alternative or to just go with something else.
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Most people have had good success with the Depos; do a search to find individual stories - there are a couple of horror stories, but not too many.
If I were in your shoes, I'd definitely try them before the OEMS; sh*t, you could burn through several sets of DEPOs before getting close to the OEM price.
If I were in your shoes, I'd definitely try them before the OEMS; sh*t, you could burn through several sets of DEPOs before getting close to the OEM price.
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Most people have had good success with the Depos; do a search to find individual stories - there are a couple of horror stories, but not too many.
If I were in your shoes, I'd definitely try them before the OEMS; sh*t, you could burn through several sets of DEPOs before getting close to the OEM price.
If I were in your shoes, I'd definitely try them before the OEMS; sh*t, you could burn through several sets of DEPOs before getting close to the OEM price.
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I had those in my C230K and they were a great deal. Properly aimed and adjusted they were 90% as good as factory for a lot less money.
ncmudbug on here also has these, I think based off my recommacommadacious.
ncmudbug on here also has these, I think based off my recommacommadacious.
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Thanks for the input brah!! It's looking like from what you OG's have told me it isn't a bad idea. And recommacommadacious? Lol. Try saying that 3 times fast.
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They are a good deal. There are a few things I would suggest you think about or do if you order them:
- Have Simon (fishcake) install whiter bulbs. They come with 8000K, Matt and I got 6000K but they are still a bit blue.
- Before you install them, make sure that the bulbs are properly installed. Check this thread if you're curious - https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...rent-mine.html
- Be very careful and gentle with aiming adjustments. It is apparently possible to adjust them too far and they may not be adjustable after that.
- Have someone with a Star machine set "xenon = present". Your $tealer will most likely NOT do it since you're working with non-MB parts.
- You may have some difficulty with them firing (usually one) if you have your headlights set to be always on. The "auto" setting works for me.
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These are crystal clear AND you can see A LOT better with them. There's no contest between halogen and bi-xenon. IMHO, you'd be a fool to buy clear halogens when you could buy clear bi-xenon.
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Hi there, I've got a '05 and I'm on the same boat. I purchased a projector headlights + 5000k HID + clear side markers for $380 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/120984699573...84.m1439.l2649). I'll install them this tuesday, I'll let you know what are my initial impression
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Kattanh I wasn't talking to you. lol. I should've used the quote feature. I was talking to ncmudmug about the look of the housing. If you look at the Portuguese W203 thread he has OEM clear headlight housing vice the Bi-xenon housing.
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I think if you want to save money, go for the clear lens. If you want better visibility go for projectors. Whether the projectors are oem or not, it should produce better light than your halogens. If you refer to my thread, I did the lens swap also, and then ended up going with projector retrofit so you can see both "thoughts" and help make a decision. Sort of lol.
