2012+ w204 lighting solution: Philips DV + LED parking lights
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2012+ w204 lighting solution: Philips DV + LED parking lights
I have been searching these forums endlessly since I bought my 2013 C300 Sport for a good headlight solution as I (like many others) did not opt for a lighting package
. I am not a "DIYer" or a "modder" so I wanted a simple and effective solution without altering the car too much. I ended up with Philips diamond vision 5000k for low beams and got the w5w wedge LED bulbs for the parking lights from aznoptics (service was great like others have mentioned!).
I will honestly say this combination is pretty much as close to the OEM look as you can get without doing a full HID retrofit. I am honestly not sure why anyone would do anything more than this since it looks GREAT. It does not have much glare, match the DRL LEDs perfectly, and is not "too blue" or have any hint of yellow. The road lighting is also an improvement from stock halogens. The total cost so far has been $45 for the low beams and $20 for the LED parking lights. Even if I have to replace these 3 or more times for the duration I own the car, still think its worth it as it is cheaper than lighting package or retrofit. Installation was simple plug and play and took <30 min (hardest is the driver's side parking light). Attached pic does not do it much justice but will post more as weather improves here in NE.
. I am not a "DIYer" or a "modder" so I wanted a simple and effective solution without altering the car too much. I ended up with Philips diamond vision 5000k for low beams and got the w5w wedge LED bulbs for the parking lights from aznoptics (service was great like others have mentioned!). I will honestly say this combination is pretty much as close to the OEM look as you can get without doing a full HID retrofit. I am honestly not sure why anyone would do anything more than this since it looks GREAT. It does not have much glare, match the DRL LEDs perfectly, and is not "too blue" or have any hint of yellow. The road lighting is also an improvement from stock halogens. The total cost so far has been $45 for the low beams and $20 for the LED parking lights. Even if I have to replace these 3 or more times for the duration I own the car, still think its worth it as it is cheaper than lighting package or retrofit. Installation was simple plug and play and took <30 min (hardest is the driver's side parking light). Attached pic does not do it much justice but will post more as weather improves here in NE.
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I have been searching these forums endlessly since I bought my 2013 C300 Sport for a good headlight solution as I (like many others) did not opt for a lighting package . I am not a "DIYer" or a "modder" so I wanted a simple and effective solution without altering the car too much. I ended up with Philips diamond vision 5000k for low beams and got the w5w wedge LED bulbs for the parking lights from aznoptics (service was great like others have mentioned!).
I will honestly say this combination is pretty much as close to the OEM look as you can get without doing a full HID retrofit. I am honestly not sure why anyone would do anything more than this since it looks GREAT. It does not have much glare, match the DRL LEDs perfectly, and is not "too blue" or have any hint of yellow. The road lighting is also an improvement from stock halogens. The total cost so far has been $45 for the low beams and $20 for the LED parking lights. Even if I have to replace these 3 or more times for the duration I own the car, still think its worth it as it is cheaper than lighting package or retrofit. Installation was simple plug and play and took <30 min (hardest is the driver's side parking light). Attached pic does not do it much justice but will post more as weather improves here in NE.
. I am not a "DIYer" or a "modder" so I wanted a simple and effective solution without altering the car too much. I ended up with Philips diamond vision 5000k for low beams and got the w5w wedge LED bulbs for the parking lights from aznoptics (service was great like others have mentioned!). I will honestly say this combination is pretty much as close to the OEM look as you can get without doing a full HID retrofit. I am honestly not sure why anyone would do anything more than this since it looks GREAT. It does not have much glare, match the DRL LEDs perfectly, and is not "too blue" or have any hint of yellow. The road lighting is also an improvement from stock halogens. The total cost so far has been $45 for the low beams and $20 for the LED parking lights. Even if I have to replace these 3 or more times for the duration I own the car, still think its worth it as it is cheaper than lighting package or retrofit. Installation was simple plug and play and took <30 min (hardest is the driver's side parking light). Attached pic does not do it much justice but will post more as weather improves here in NE.
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LED parking lamps: Bought from aznoptics
http://www.aznoptics.com/index.php?m...3j70iv0kfh0k76
Philips diamond vision 5000k h7: Bought off amazon from motivemods
http://www.aznoptics.com/index.php?m...3j70iv0kfh0k76
Philips diamond vision 5000k h7: Bought off amazon from motivemods
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2013 C Class 180 Edition C
DRL
I am a newbie to the site, saw your pic on lighting. Just want to know since you
don't have the lighting package, How do you get your DRL to work with your
Headlamps. When my Headlamps switch on my DRL switch off. I can's seem
to let it work together or go on at night.
Please assist
don't have the lighting package, How do you get your DRL to work with your
Headlamps. When my Headlamps switch on my DRL switch off. I can's seem
to let it work together or go on at night.
Please assist
