AZN Optics

Being manufactured as we speak. My first batch should be in hopefully week of 23rd.

lemzen

https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...g-hid-kit.html
thats the diy i used for the fogs, everything worked just fine and was a thorough diy. some complain that it isnt "professional" but i have no problem improvising to save a few bucks, or destroying some of the cars parts. in that thread people talk about an adapter similar to the stock one but holds your hid h7 in the fog light housing.
(mike, you should look into making those and add them to the kits for the mb guys.!!!!)

the lows, i used a 7/8 drill bit to put a hole in the cover, then i had to pull the wires out of the grommet of the kit to put the grommet in since the harnesses were too big to fit in the 7/8 holes. then simply put the bulb in the halogens position, plug red and black wires into the cars harness.(black matches up with single black, red matches up with double black of harness) throw the cover on and mount the ballast and plug all the hid wires together and zip tie up tight. mikes kits do come with a ballast holder that can be mounted to the car to make it look more professional but i didnt want to screw it to anything so i just used zip ties.

IGB

Thanks for the update.

For me, I'm thinking about replacing both low beam headlights and fogs (I'll also need to get the eyelid LEDs as well). But the decision I have to make is whether I want to do 35W for both, or 35W for fogs and 55W for low beams.

So my first question is, are there any known issues/problems (similar to "melting fog housing") if/when a 55W is used for low beams?

Second, I assume that as long as they are both the same color temp (5000k), then the difference in wattage will not look too odd, correct?

Thanks again

Thank you so much. ^This^ will certainly help a lot. I appreciate your taking the time to post all that

Richard2011

I've read from more than one source that 55w washes out some color, and because of this, I was thinking about doing 55w 6000k low beams and 35w 5000k fogs. I think this would match nicely.

But on the other hand, 5000k is pure white. What would it wash out to? Not yellow, I hope.

AZN Optics

For this first batch, I'll only offer only 35W H7, H11, and 9006 in 5000K and 8000K ranges. It's just a safer alternative because of the extra heat being generated with 55W, but after this first batch is made, I'll start incorporating some 55W options for those willing to chance it.

Royce118

Mike, when's the first batch coming out?

lemzen

35 watts are bright enough, there even better in my jetta which does not have projectors so it seems to allow the light to shine more surface area but the 35s in the mb lows plus use of the 35w fogs is more then enough to see the road, but ive heard stories of 55watts melting plastic fog light lenses and possibly the housing itself as well as on motorcycles headlight housings. luckily we have hella fogs which have a really good glass lens, but id just be careful with the 55watters.

but honestly i haven't seen in person both 35 and 55 next to each other so i dont know if it is even worth the extra voltage. but i can tell you i have 35 watters on three vehicles, i spent alot of money on one car and a lesser amount of money on the other and the brightness really shows the difference in price, amazingly AZN Optics HIDs were the cheapest and look like my high dollar hids. now well see how long they last.

AZN Optics

Hoping mid to late next week, depending on customs delay.

clkcadet

Are you pre-ordering? Also does your ballasts include the error cancel cable like you were talking about earlier in the thread?

AZN Optics

No need for error cancelling cables or anything anymore. Our new design integrates the error cancelling function into our canbus ballasts for an even easier install

Our package was actually shipped out today so there's an outside chance I might get my HIDs in end of this week, but will depend on customs delays. Just check here or follow us on Facebook for updates

GateKeeper

Hello Mike

I see your latest batch of HID's is coming in and that is great news

I know this is the w204 forum, but I am going to ask about a kit for my ML350 w164, 2007, I believe it has the H7 Halogens, would like to replace these with your HID kit, I am looking for a white light, not yellow or blueish, I need something so I can see the road at night.

Do you recommend the H7 kit with 35 or 55 watts, and 5000k or 8000k, and I am now reading your new design includes the built in error cancelling function - that is great.

Are the kits still 90 bucks or did they go up in price, and is shipping USPS to Canada ?

I was at the dealership the other day, they have a new improved H7 halogen kit they are selling for 50 bucks Cdn, they claim 80% more light and 30% more visibility on the road, still a 55watt bulb, but it's life expectancy is now 500 hours, the old ones are 900 hours, they are sold as a pair, and I cannot just get them installed to see if there is enough difference to warrant buying them, and so far I have not found anyone who has tried them.

It's a toss up between your kit and or the new bulbs from MB

Appreciate any advice you might have

Cheers


and boy do I miss my C350.......


EDIT - I see it is USPS for shipping,,,sorry about that, I should read more, and speak less....LOL

AZN Optics

For your needs, I'd recommend 5000K 35W H7 kit. The original two piece kit was $90, but these new integrated error cancelling canbus ballasts are slightly more expensive, but not earth shattering. They'll be priced at an even $100 per set which is very competitive for this level HID product.

GateKeeper

^^ Sounds good

snarlingchicken

So I went for a drive last night Michael and the 6000k (or the 5000-6000k as you said) looked pretty good. Brighter than the previous 6000k D1S bulbs I had. If you want I'll post some pictures if I can steal my friend's DSL-R.

AZN Optics

Good to hear. Yeah, I wasn't sure if the 4300K-5000K D1S bulbs or the 5000K-6000K D1S bulbs would best match my 5000K HIDs. Good to know. I'll probably carry a few D1S and D2S bulbs moving forward, but won't stock many. Pics are always appreciated

gwai_jai

probably someone said this before but the 194 wedge leds are right up against the cover when i installed it for the rear plate...would i cost any problems (like melting the cover or the resistor falling off due to it touching the connector)?

EDIT: Great product and fast shipping as always

AZN Optics

You won't have issues with melting the housing because only the diode emitters are touching and those have like no heat. You can touch them with your hand even while on. It's the resistors that heat up, which is safely away from the lens.

gwai_jai

would the solder on the resistor melt due to the led being all the way inside the connector?

AZN Optics

I believe it should just miss the resistor as I've yet to have any reports of it getting hot enough for the solder to become compromised.

gwai_jai

cool thanks!

AZN Optics

Our HID kits are now in stock. We offer H7, H11, and 9006. 35W in 5000K and 8000K. These feature our new integrated error-cancelling canbus ballasts. Kits include ballasts, bulbs, install guide, wires, mounting bracket, and zip ties.

Priced at $100/kit.

Royce118

Mike does price include shipping?

GateKeeper

What is Google Checkout, and where is PayPal ? Sorry if I am not seeing it....

AZN Optics

No, that's not with shipping costs. PM me your address and how many kits you want and I'll calculate shipping costs for you to Australia.

Google Checkout is what my website uses. Allows credit card purchases. If you want to pay with Paypal, that's available as well. Just shoot me a PM of your paypal email address and what you want and I'll shoot you an invoice.

mmmhmm

Azn got your quote for the complete 5000 conversion! Your so generous! Thanks! I'll be ordering soon...