Bi-X: W203/CL203 OEM Bi-XENON Upgrade, Auto-Levelling & Programming thread
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Wow, I didnt know that. Whats the temp of the bulb that comes when you get the bi xenon's from steve? Are those good enough? or would you recommend getting a higher temp? Whats the highest temp you can get?
Right now, with bulbs that came with the bi-xenon's from steve is really white and has a tint of purple. Is that a very high temp bulb already. I just realised it when my eyes come in contact to the beam where there is a disperment of color (like a rainbow) thats when i could see it as purple.
Right now, with bulbs that came with the bi-xenon's from steve is really white and has a tint of purple. Is that a very high temp bulb already. I just realised it when my eyes come in contact to the beam where there is a disperment of color (like a rainbow) thats when i could see it as purple.
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W203
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This looks pretty good....
Phillips D2S 6000k bulb,
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...threadid=33663
Phillips D2S 6000k bulb,
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...threadid=33663
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From: Bellevue
hi guys, is there any of you guys have steve (MbenzNL) install the bixenon for you guys. can he do that for me? can he deal with the computer system? coz i don't have xenon option in my car right now.
THX........
THX........
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From: global traveller
some slow@$$diesels
I haven't installed any of the xenon I sold...it is up to those who buy the lights (not too difficult). I only install comands (more complex and the comand unit is way to subject to failure when installation is screwed up compared to the xenons which are plug and play).
The settings have to be changed by the dealership )I only have WIS and EPC...not the stardiagnose/DAS).
The older Xenon bulbs were bleu-ish/purple colored but due to people complaining about these colors, the xenon bulbs have been changed and are more white-ish colored nowadays. All 203 lights I sold came with the same D2S bulbs from factory and all have the same color light...
My own SL has one blown Xenon bulb and I will have to search myself an oldstyle D2S bulb to get the same color back...or replace both bulbs for the white-ish ones, but that is no option
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greetingz,
The settings have to be changed by the dealership )I only have WIS and EPC...not the stardiagnose/DAS).
The older Xenon bulbs were bleu-ish/purple colored but due to people complaining about these colors, the xenon bulbs have been changed and are more white-ish colored nowadays. All 203 lights I sold came with the same D2S bulbs from factory and all have the same color light...
My own SL has one blown Xenon bulb and I will have to search myself an oldstyle D2S bulb to get the same color back...or replace both bulbs for the white-ish ones, but that is no option
.greetingz,
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Hi steve,
Thx for the input. I guess you were right. I managed to see the puple blue white tint when I squatted in front my car from a distance and was able to get that hue.
Anyways, do you have the clear fogs?? How much is it?
Thx for the input. I guess you were right. I managed to see the puple blue white tint when I squatted in front my car from a distance and was able to get that hue.
Anyways, do you have the clear fogs?? How much is it?
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'00 ML320 Elegance/'03 C320 4-matic
Originally posted by oggle
Where do you get this type of bulb? Will it require custom modification to the inside of the light fixture or is it just a straight swap?
Where do you get this type of bulb? Will it require custom modification to the inside of the light fixture or is it just a straight swap?
I'm surprised that no one has mentioned that Xenon bulbs require about 50+ hours to break in. Before that, they will look a bit yellowish rather than pure white, although still much higher in colour temperature than regular halogen bulbs of course.
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Toyota Tacoma & Lexus IS250
I got "lucky" and had other problems that the dealer had to take of at the same time, so mine was free of charge.
Dave - I thought with the screen printouts this takes 5 mins !!!!!!!!
Dave - I thought with the screen printouts this takes 5 mins !!!!!!!!
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Well, most shops have a 1-hour minimum charge, so I wouldn't be too suprised if they do charge you for an hour or at least a half of an hour, unforunately.
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Originally posted by Drew_ML
I'm surprised that no one has mentioned that Xenon bulbs require about 50+ hours to break in.
I'm surprised that no one has mentioned that Xenon bulbs require about 50+ hours to break in.
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From: global traveller
some slow@$$diesels
Originally posted by Blueice
Anyone know where steve went? I been trying to contect him for 6 days now...
Anyone know where steve went? I been trying to contect him for 6 days now...
greetingz,
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Originally posted by MBenzNL
I am still here, I just don't have enough time to reply all my mails. I will take 2 days off these weeks to crawl through my mailbox...sorry for the delay.
greetingz,
I am still here, I just don't have enough time to reply all my mails. I will take 2 days off these weeks to crawl through my mailbox...sorry for the delay.
greetingz,
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Bi-Xenon question for Steve
Hi Steve,
Thanks again for the Euro Comand install.
Is it possible to just get the Bi-Xenon housing for the sedan without having to get the ballast and bulbs? If it is possible, will that significantly lower the price?
Thanks,
John
Thanks again for the Euro Comand install.
Is it possible to just get the Bi-Xenon housing for the sedan without having to get the ballast and bulbs? If it is possible, will that significantly lower the price?
Thanks,
John
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Re: Bi-Xenon question for Steve
Originally posted by JW001
Is it possible to just get the Bi-Xenon housing for the sedan without having to get the ballast and bulbs?
Is it possible to just get the Bi-Xenon housing for the sedan without having to get the ballast and bulbs?
greetingz,
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2002 C230 Coupe
Bi-Xenon headlamps
Anyone know any where that sells Bi-Xenon headlamps for 2002 C230???
I went to the dealership they told me around 2'g for both head lamps... when it only cost 750 dollars if you brought it with the car...
They didnt have this packet when i brought my car =(
I went to the dealership they told me around 2'g for both head lamps... when it only cost 750 dollars if you brought it with the car...
They didnt have this packet when i brought my car =(
