Bi-X: W203/CL203 OEM Bi-XENON Upgrade, Auto-Levelling & Programming thread
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some slow@$$diesels
Originally Posted by I KOMPRZ
It looks something like this:
-----\__------\______
-----\__------\______
Euro spec and US spec bi xenon are both for cars with the steering wheel on the leftside...UK spec bi xenons (look into the projector and see wether it sais LV or RV in there) are for cars with the steering wheel on the rightside and will blind uncoming traffic when used in cars where people drive on the rightside of the road rather then on the leftside of the road...
greetingz,
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Originally Posted by MBenzNL
I hope that the 150USD you saved were worth 1) the 3 months wait (depending the willingness of US customs to clear parcels the ones I send usually arrive in 2 to 5 days after payment was made), 2) the insecurity wether you would get something back for your money and MOST IMPORTANT 3) the UK spec bi xenons that are meant for cars with the steering wheel on the right side of the car!!! You got screwed...
Euro spec and US spec bi xenon are both for cars with the steering wheel on the leftside...UK spec bi xenons (look into the projector and see wether it sais LV or RV in there) are for cars with the steering wheel on the rightside and will blind uncoming traffic when used in cars where people drive on the rightside of the road rather then on the leftside of the road...
greetingz,
Euro spec and US spec bi xenon are both for cars with the steering wheel on the leftside...UK spec bi xenons (look into the projector and see wether it sais LV or RV in there) are for cars with the steering wheel on the rightside and will blind uncoming traffic when used in cars where people drive on the rightside of the road rather then on the leftside of the road...
greetingz,
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From: global traveller
some slow@$$diesels
Originally Posted by W0n6_3d4n
Wat does LV mean?? i've got LV on mine.
Originally Posted by I KOMPRZ
Thanks for the commend steve, but yeah I am pretty satisfied and I dont think I got screwed because my light pattern is a perfect straight line now, so its ok
greetingz,
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Originally Posted by MBenzNL
LinksVerkehr...meaning traffic that drives on the leftside of the road instead of RV (rightside of the road)...
oh, ok...I wasn't sure wether 1000USD is a good deal for bi xenons - that are known for their superior light at night - to be used with a flatline lightpattern which gives less useable light then with the halogen lights. If it is all about the upated look of the car that is to be driven in daylight it is OK, I guess.
greetingz,
oh, ok...I wasn't sure wether 1000USD is a good deal for bi xenons - that are known for their superior light at night - to be used with a flatline lightpattern which gives less useable light then with the halogen lights. If it is all about the upated look of the car that is to be driven in daylight it is OK, I guess.
greetingz,
Ok ok, I only meant by a flat cutoff pattern when it shines on a wall, without the ---\___---\___ . I am getting a very good visibility with it, but why did you have to get all over me? You have a lot of satisfied customes who bought their Bix from you, I am just another happy Bi xenon owner who bought it from some other guy....does that make me not welcomed to this board? Maybe you are right, it is just the updated look I wanted the most, anyways, I am still happy with the upgrade.
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From: global traveller
some slow@$$diesels
Originally Posted by I KOMPRZ
but why did you have to get all over me? You have a lot of satisfied customes who bought their Bix from you, I am just another happy Bi xenon owner who bought it from some other guy....
greetingz,
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agreed... lights are a safety issue ! Steve, if you do get some more Bi-X (EURO spec) for the COUPE, let me know... I know they are getting harder & harder to find, in brand new / almost brand new condition. Would rather get without any rock chips, so that I can put some protective film on them before I install, since the rock chips are inevitable. But definitely want the EURO spec all the way ! thanks !
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Congrats man I love those Bix! They look good! And oh.. that "IS" a great deal.
I would be happy if I get a Bix too, US/Euro/UK side blah blah blah...whateva as long as they lights up the road. He already said hes getting great visibility, so big deal if it was meant to be for the other side of the road 
$950 you were gonna sell me this:
I honestly think his a better deal
Originally Posted by MBenzNL
I am not all over you, I am just wondering why you are happy with a 'great deal' that isn't such a great deal at all...receiving lights meant for cars that are suposed to drive on the other side of the road isn't that much of a deal at all...a car with lights like that will never pass any TÜV or MOT/DOT check up here in Europe; but forget about it. I myself believe that headlights are parts of the car that are somewhat safety related; especially in the dark.
greetingz,
greetingz,
I would be happy if I get a Bix too, US/Euro/UK side blah blah blah...whateva as long as they lights up the road. He already said hes getting great visibility, so big deal if it was meant to be for the other side of the road $950 you were gonna sell me this:
I honestly think his a better deal
Last edited by GixTom; Aug 10, 2004 at 12:07 AM.
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From: global traveller
some slow@$$diesels
Originally Posted by GixTom
I would be happy if I get a Bix too, US/Euro/UK side blah blah blah...whateva as long as they lights up the road. He already said hes getting great visibility, so big deal if it was meant to be for the other side of the road $950 you were gonna sell me this:
YOU wrote that YOU would probably be able to polish out possible scratches - not ME.
now...flame ahead buddy
greetingz,
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Originally Posted by MBenzNL
YOU were the one who wanted to have a better deal then 1150USD for a new set and THIS is what I offered you for LESS then the usuall 1150 and THAT is why I send you a picture of the actual FLAW. As mailed BACK THEN, this WAS a light that I would use for PARTS and not for selling to anybody....YOU wanted a better price and YOU asked me what I could offer...and that was it.
YOU wrote that YOU would probably be able to polish out possible scratches - not ME.
now...flame ahead buddy
greetingz,
YOU wrote that YOU would probably be able to polish out possible scratches - not ME.
now...flame ahead buddy
greetingz,
but Gixtom, seriously, no one will notice those scratches once they are installed on the car.
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I'm taking up a donation/collection for Bi-X lights for myself and FrankW.
If you wish to donate, please put your spare change & bills in the bucket at the August 21st SoCal MB Meet ! Cash receipts will be given on request.
If you wish to donate, please put your spare change & bills in the bucket at the August 21st SoCal MB Meet ! Cash receipts will be given on request.
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I got my both sets from Steve and both of them are in almost excellent condition. Almost no rock chip with very minor scratches that your hand can't even feel it. I only wish my US Bi-X on C320 is also an Euro-spec. Bi-x.
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Originally Posted by GixTom
Congrats man I love those Bix! They look good! And oh.. that "IS" a great deal.
I would be happy if I get a Bix too, US/Euro/UK side blah blah blah...whateva as long as they lights up the road. He already said hes getting great visibility, so big deal if it was meant to be for the other side of the road
$950 you were gonna sell me this:
I honestly think his a better deal
I would be happy if I get a Bix too, US/Euro/UK side blah blah blah...whateva as long as they lights up the road. He already said hes getting great visibility, so big deal if it was meant to be for the other side of the road $950 you were gonna sell me this:
I honestly think his a better deal
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Advice for Bi-xenon headlights
Appreciate any help on this topic.
My situation: I have a 2004 C320 that came with the OEM halogen headlights. I recently drove a car with Xenon lights and was amazed at the difference and now would like to know about retrofitting the bi-xenon lights for this car. First, has anyone successfully done it? I've seen some headlight assemblies on ebay and was wondering is it just as simple as switching out the old headlights for the new? Or is it more complicated than that (I briefly did a web search and found that some people said you have to take it to the dealership to program them). Is that the only extra thing that needs to be done?
Thanks a lot
My situation: I have a 2004 C320 that came with the OEM halogen headlights. I recently drove a car with Xenon lights and was amazed at the difference and now would like to know about retrofitting the bi-xenon lights for this car. First, has anyone successfully done it? I've seen some headlight assemblies on ebay and was wondering is it just as simple as switching out the old headlights for the new? Or is it more complicated than that (I briefly did a web search and found that some people said you have to take it to the dealership to program them). Is that the only extra thing that needs to be done?
Thanks a lot
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oh wow! you really could find ALOT of info about this if you search for it. trust me it has been done more than you can imagine. they are just plug and play. plus youll need to have the computer set to xenon=present.
your gonna catch some flak for this one.
btw, welcome!
your gonna catch some flak for this one.
btw, welcome!
Last edited by CitronC230K_03; Sep 25, 2004 at 04:53 PM.
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Originally Posted by jugdishoh1
...I've seen some headlight assemblies on ebay and was wondering is it just as simple as switching out the old headlights for the new? Or is it more complicated than that (I briefly did a web search and found that some people said you have to take it to the dealership to program them). Is that the only extra thing that needs to be done?
However, if you did read some of the prior post you should have also read that you'll have to fork over $1,200.00-$1,500.00 for the real factory Bi-Xenons and installation. But other that that you're all set.
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screen shots of activating bi-xenon via star diag.
I recall seeing a website where someone had taken screen shots of the necesasry steps to activate the bixenons. Does anyone recall the website or have a list of the steps. Unfortunately I am in Sweden right now and I dont speak swedish so aside from doing the actual the activation I have a language barrier to overcome.
BTW, thanks Steve for letting me pick the lights up. Tell Wanda thank you also and sorry for showing up at her door so early in the morning.
BTW, thanks Steve for letting me pick the lights up. Tell Wanda thank you also and sorry for showing up at her door so early in the morning.
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