2011 OEM Bi-Xenon Retrofit
01-12-2012, 07:16 AM
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MY11 C200, MY08 135i, MY12 GTR
2011 OEM Bi-Xenon Retrofit
Hi guys,
Let me introduce myself, my name is Johnny and i'm from Australia. I've purchased a brand new 2011 C200 (MY12 Design) earlier this year so i'm relatively new to the Mercedes Benz scene. My car is not equipped with Bi-Xenon headlights (only available with the "Vision-Package" here) which my vehicle doesn't have.
I'm very interested in retrofitting the OEM Bi-Xenon kit to replace my current halogen system, - regretting the fact that I didn't pick the Vision-Pack when I purchased the car! I know it will probably cost a fortune (if its even possible) to do this but all my other cars (135i and GTR) have Bi-Xenons as standard and it does bug me a little that my C200 hasn't got it.
So guys, does anyone know if this is possible? if so is it a relatively straight forward process to retrofit the Bi-Xenon headlights? (i.e Plug-and-play?) also are there any vendors on the forum whom may be able to supply the required parts? Im also only looking to retrofit the headlight system, i'm happy to keep the existing fog-lights rather than swapping to the LED Day-time lights.
Guys please chime in and I promise photo-shoot with all my cars when I have time!
Let me introduce myself, my name is Johnny and i'm from Australia. I've purchased a brand new 2011 C200 (MY12 Design) earlier this year so i'm relatively new to the Mercedes Benz scene. My car is not equipped with Bi-Xenon headlights (only available with the "Vision-Package" here) which my vehicle doesn't have.
I'm very interested in retrofitting the OEM Bi-Xenon kit to replace my current halogen system, - regretting the fact that I didn't pick the Vision-Pack when I purchased the car! I know it will probably cost a fortune (if its even possible) to do this but all my other cars (135i and GTR) have Bi-Xenons as standard and it does bug me a little that my C200 hasn't got it.
So guys, does anyone know if this is possible? if so is it a relatively straight forward process to retrofit the Bi-Xenon headlights? (i.e Plug-and-play?) also are there any vendors on the forum whom may be able to supply the required parts? Im also only looking to retrofit the headlight system, i'm happy to keep the existing fog-lights rather than swapping to the LED Day-time lights.
Guys please chime in and I promise photo-shoot with all my cars when I have time!
Last edited by Honny; 01-12-2012 at 07:42 AM.
01-12-2012, 08:14 AM
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The BiX package & auto levelling can be retrofitted including the harness at a price. Please note that LHD & RHD lights are different with appropriate cutoff etc. Make sure you get RHD lights. Steve at MBenzNL - one of our sponsors - can quote you for kit supply.
BiX are in short supply due to the Tsunami but I understand RHD to be less effected.
BiX are in short supply due to the Tsunami but I understand RHD to be less effected.
01-12-2012, 08:45 AM
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The BiX package & auto levelling can be retrofitted including the harness at a price. Please note that LHD & RHD lights are different with appropriate cutoff etc. Make sure you get RHD lights. Steve at MBenzNL - one of our sponsors - can quote you for kit supply.
BiX are in short supply due to the Tsunami but I understand RHD to be less effected.
BiX are in short supply due to the Tsunami but I understand RHD to be less effected.
01-12-2012, 09:24 AM
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Plenty of people on the W203 forum. Hopefully someone from this forum will butt in. I have the full retrofit procedure for W203 but unfortunately not W204. Steve can provide this. BTW he is in the Netherlands.
Yep - I lived in Aus for a long while. I know you drive on the proper side of the road which is why I posted the warning.
Yep - I lived in Aus for a long while. I know you drive on the proper side of the road which is why I posted the warning.
