Still worth buying OEM Bi-X? $1400
#1
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Still worth buying OEM Bi-X? $1400
I have had my car for 11 years now and have had the Depo fishcake projectors in it for the last 6 years. They have not mechanically given me any problems but the beam pattern is terrible and especially worse while it is raining outside. I basically get most of my lighting from my fog lights.
I have been very used to this lighting since I have been driving like that for 6 years, however, I don't feel comfortable allowing anyone else to drive my car at night time because of this.
I can purchase a brand new set of OEM w203 Bi-X for $1400 which I have been debating about doing since my car is quite old.
What are your thoughts? Do any forum members have Bi-X headlights for sale that are in very good condition?
I have been very used to this lighting since I have been driving like that for 6 years, however, I don't feel comfortable allowing anyone else to drive my car at night time because of this.
I can purchase a brand new set of OEM w203 Bi-X for $1400 which I have been debating about doing since my car is quite old.
What are your thoughts? Do any forum members have Bi-X headlights for sale that are in very good condition?
#2
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For a lot less than 1400 bux, you could buy headlights, send them to get retrofitted w/ some GREAT projectors and have some of the best aftermarket igniters, ballasts, and bulbs.... Overall, you'll have get a much wider beam and much brighter lights in exchange for a less plug and play solution.
I just swapped from OEM BiX to an aftermarket retrofit. I kinda wonder why I didnt do it sooner. Parts are easier to come by if they fail (ballast/igniter in the OEM case) and the light output is fantastic!
I just swapped from OEM BiX to an aftermarket retrofit. I kinda wonder why I didnt do it sooner. Parts are easier to come by if they fail (ballast/igniter in the OEM case) and the light output is fantastic!
#3
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Thread Starter
For a lot less than 1400 bux, you could buy headlights, send them to get retrofitted w/ some GREAT projectors and have some of the best aftermarket igniters, ballasts, and bulbs.... Overall, you'll have get a much wider beam and much brighter lights in exchange for a less plug and play solution.
I just swapped from OEM BiX to an aftermarket retrofit. I kinda wonder why I didnt do it sooner. Parts are easier to come by if they fail (ballast/igniter in the OEM case) and the light output is fantastic!
I just swapped from OEM BiX to an aftermarket retrofit. I kinda wonder why I didnt do it sooner. Parts are easier to come by if they fail (ballast/igniter in the OEM case) and the light output is fantastic!
#4
Super Moderator
Your Depo lights should be fairly easy to retrofit in an e55 projector or even better the Morimoto Evox-r
You get the bi-xenon function and great output.
Check out http://www.theretrofitsource.com/
They are some of the best people to work with and everything they sell is high quality.
I did an e55 projector swap on my w211 and am very happy with the results.
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...-retrofit.html
You get the bi-xenon function and great output.
Check out http://www.theretrofitsource.com/
They are some of the best people to work with and everything they sell is high quality.
I did an e55 projector swap on my w211 and am very happy with the results.
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...-retrofit.html
#5
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I have had my car for 11 years now and have had the Depo fishcake projectors in it for the last 6 years. They have not mechanically given me any problems but the beam pattern is terrible and especially worse while it is raining outside. I basically get most of my lighting from my fog lights.
I have been very used to this lighting since I have been driving like that for 6 years, however, I don't feel comfortable allowing anyone else to drive my car at night time because of this.
I can purchase a brand new set of OEM w203 Bi-X for $1400 which I have been debating about doing since my car is quite old.
What are your thoughts? Do any forum members have Bi-X headlights for sale that are in very good condition?
I have been very used to this lighting since I have been driving like that for 6 years, however, I don't feel comfortable allowing anyone else to drive my car at night time because of this.
I can purchase a brand new set of OEM w203 Bi-X for $1400 which I have been debating about doing since my car is quite old.
What are your thoughts? Do any forum members have Bi-X headlights for sale that are in very good condition?
#6
Super Member
Thread Starter
I feel that the actual problem with the depos is not the xenon lighting but the project through which the light is output onto the road. It feels subpar and does not distribute the light well at all.
Last edited by PeteyV; 06-25-2015 at 11:19 AM.
#7
Super Member
Thread Starter
Your Depo lights should be fairly easy to retrofit in an e55 projector or even better the Morimoto Evox-r
You get the bi-xenon function and great output.
Check out http://www.theretrofitsource.com/
They are some of the best people to work with and everything they sell is high quality.
I did an e55 projector swap on my w211 and am very happy with the results.
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...-retrofit.html
You get the bi-xenon function and great output.
Check out http://www.theretrofitsource.com/
They are some of the best people to work with and everything they sell is high quality.
I did an e55 projector swap on my w211 and am very happy with the results.
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...-retrofit.html
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#8
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PeteyV,
I have some photos of my retrofit into Depos.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...thread-17.html
I also have my OEM bix for sale if you're interest. They're old and beaten up, but would be great for parts!
I have some photos of my retrofit into Depos.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...thread-17.html
I also have my OEM bix for sale if you're interest. They're old and beaten up, but would be great for parts!
#9
Super Moderator
I had the OEM BIX on my c320 and while they were very good the retrofit I did has better light output.
If you hunt around on ebay you can buy the lights separately that's what I did and got the set for under $500. Then just bought new bulbs for it (Genuine Philips 85122) and in the end saved a ton of money. Then I sold the set for $800 on here lol
If you hunt around on ebay you can buy the lights separately that's what I did and got the set for under $500. Then just bought new bulbs for it (Genuine Philips 85122) and in the end saved a ton of money. Then I sold the set for $800 on here lol
#10
Super Member
Thread Starter
I had the OEM BIX on my c320 and while they were very good the retrofit I did has better light output.
If you hunt around on ebay you can buy the lights separately that's what I did and got the set for under $500. Then just bought new bulbs for it (Genuine Philips 85122) and in the end saved a ton of money. Then I sold the set for $800 on here lol
If you hunt around on ebay you can buy the lights separately that's what I did and got the set for under $500. Then just bought new bulbs for it (Genuine Philips 85122) and in the end saved a ton of money. Then I sold the set for $800 on here lol
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Last edited by PeteyV; 06-26-2015 at 09:24 AM.