SPYDER headlights
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This is just my opinion and constructive feedback:
I think it would look a little better if there was like a chrome ring around the low beam projector. If all the lights were in the off position, during the daytime, it would look weird as the high beam reflectors would stick out visually, as the low bean projector is all black surrounding it. To me, because the low beam is so dark, it doesn't look even. If there was a chrome accent around the low beams, it would give it so much more definition.
Compare to the 2011 C300 'smoked' oem headlights, there's more chrome.
I think it would look a little better if there was like a chrome ring around the low beam projector. If all the lights were in the off position, during the daytime, it would look weird as the high beam reflectors would stick out visually, as the low bean projector is all black surrounding it. To me, because the low beam is so dark, it doesn't look even. If there was a chrome accent around the low beams, it would give it so much more definition.
Compare to the 2011 C300 'smoked' oem headlights, there's more chrome.
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^^^^ i'm sure spyder will have a chrome version and a black version like all their other makes. The chrome version will look more OEM and the black will be the "different" choice...... I like the all black projector
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yes, there is already a chrome version that's more OEM like that they already have. I had the option of testing out the chrome or black one and chose black.
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Ok, I got the group buy pricing. Keep in mind I'm strictly a facilitator for these and not marking up for profit, but want to help out the w204 community as always.
Let me know if this is interesting to you all still at this price and if it looks like we get a decent response, I'll host the group buy.
Let me know if this is interesting to you all still at this price and if it looks like we get a decent response, I'll host the group buy.
- 1-10 $380
- 11-20 $355
- 20-25 $330
- 26+ $305
Free shipping. +3% for paypal fee or credit card. Choice of chrome or black
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yeah I was wondering that too, you mentioned them looking into some changes from those your originally reviewed...
Otherwise count me in too.
And maybe make a new thread just for this group buy so we can get a concrete list going with all the exact info on what the final product is in case there were any changes done by SPYDER
Otherwise count me in too.
And maybe make a new thread just for this group buy so we can get a concrete list going with all the exact info on what the final product is in case there were any changes done by SPYDER
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Count me in. Im local to them Ill go and pick it up for a better price.
Are they going black out the turn signal reflector as well? :T
Are they going black out the turn signal reflector as well? :T
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Here's the info I received:
1. There won't be any changes for the purposes of this group buy.
2. Any changes to the design will take 3+ months which they are still considering.
3. Worked it out so we'll drop the 3% fee and just mark up a flat $5 from original posted price (cheaper for you guys).
4. Free shipping is only for lower 48 states. There will be additional shipping surcharges depending on region.
5. I'll be creating an official group buy thread later today.
1. There won't be any changes for the purposes of this group buy.
2. Any changes to the design will take 3+ months which they are still considering.
3. Worked it out so we'll drop the 3% fee and just mark up a flat $5 from original posted price (cheaper for you guys).
4. Free shipping is only for lower 48 states. There will be additional shipping surcharges depending on region.
5. I'll be creating an official group buy thread later today.
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Just a quick comment regarding their pricing...I'm pretty sure it's written in their CC merchant contracts that they are NOT allowed to pass their CC transaction fee (3%) along to the customer. These fees are just COB when you register as a Visa/MC/Amex merchant - the customer shouldn't be responsible for this 3%.
EDIT: just saw the above post...I guess this is one way to avoid violating your merchant agreement!
EDIT: just saw the above post...I guess this is one way to avoid violating your merchant agreement!
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Lookin good. Honestly, I would like to see the lights in that led strip a little closer together, I think it would make it a little more fluid and a little less busy??? also, if that strip crept up the outside corner a little more... it couldn't.
Just my 2.5 cents
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I think we should use the group buy as a way to force the redesign. Like we are only willing to purchase if they make these changes. If we get a decent amount of people willing to buy of course. If theres only 10 of us.. then nvm =(
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Wouldnt it be better for all of us to wait until there is a confirmation of any design changes? What if we get stuck with this design and they finally make a better one =X.
I think we should use the group buy as a way to force the redesign. Like we are only willing to purchase if they make these changes. If we get a decent amount of people willing to buy of course. If theres only 10 of us.. then nvm =(
I think we should use the group buy as a way to force the redesign. Like we are only willing to purchase if they make these changes. If we get a decent amount of people willing to buy of course. If theres only 10 of us.. then nvm =(
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yeah, was a bit disappointed with that as well, but out of my control
unfortunately, not enough 2012s on the road yet. Although I can easily see it being a great selling point as vast majority did not get lighting package and Mercedes cheaped out by not even putting in halogen projectors.
Group buy is up btw:
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...group-buy.html
unfortunately, not enough 2012s on the road yet. Although I can easily see it being a great selling point as vast majority did not get lighting package and Mercedes cheaped out by not even putting in halogen projectors.
Group buy is up btw:
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...group-buy.html
