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04-28-2014, 10:41 AM
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You can make micro adjustments on the back of the headlights. up, down, left, right. The left projector beam needs to come up just a tad and have that step up to the right projector beam a bit closer.
04-28-2014, 12:21 PM
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Didn't have a chance to test them until tonight. Here is the video. The cornering light reflectors are angled off to the side when the high beams are turned on and they have an amber color. I think I might need to make some adjustments to the left headlight as the projector cut off line seems a bit low compared to the right headlight.
My local guy install them and it only took him 45 minutes, just plug and play. I went to get a sandwich and when I came back it was done. I wanted to get some pictures but my stomach had other plans. I didn't see what the original bulb was as the vendor preinstalled the HID's and ballast's before shipping them. But the housing above the projector has H7 12V 55W for the bulb type.
My local guy install them and it only took him 45 minutes, just plug and play. I went to get a sandwich and when I came back it was done. I wanted to get some pictures but my stomach had other plans. I didn't see what the original bulb was as the vendor preinstalled the HID's and ballast's before shipping them. But the housing above the projector has H7 12V 55W for the bulb type.
OH MAN that looks soooo nice, where are you located? Does anyone know who can do these type of installation in the northeast?
04-29-2014, 04:54 PM
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I also ordered a pair from fishcake321 on ebay. The seller was really helpful and confirmed that the projectors act as both high/low beam (bi-xenon), and the bulb size is 9005. Seller also noted that the H7 bulb in the reflector housing is angled as a fog light and will be activated when high beam is switched on. You can see this from the youtube video posted earlier by another member.
Now I am just debating if I should keep the ballasts that come with the headlight or order a pair of Denso from the Retrofit Source....
Now I am just debating if I should keep the ballasts that come with the headlight or order a pair of Denso from the Retrofit Source....
04-29-2014, 05:29 PM
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These lights look great! About to place an order for one.
But I had an idea! On my old car I had Yellow Highbeams and Fogs for inclement weather. The benz has LED DRL fogs which is cool but I love yellow fogs. I'm running the idea in my head but need to see it.
What do you guy think
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Dadirtypanda hope you don't mind but I used some of your pictures.
But I had an idea! On my old car I had Yellow Highbeams and Fogs for inclement weather. The benz has LED DRL fogs which is cool but I love yellow fogs. I'm running the idea in my head but need to see it.
What do you guy think
or Dadirtypanda hope you don't mind but I used some of your pictures.
04-29-2014, 06:05 PM
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04-29-2014, 09:09 PM
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I've said on previous threads that I wanna keep my stock headlights but this thread and headlights are making me change my mind lol.....they're the closest to OEM out there and plug and play which is very convenient. I would love some more feedback from members here who already bought these on the quality of the product. I'm a little concerned about condensation??? I paid $140 for my HIDs alone so $469 for 2 projector headlights with HIDs already installed seems way too cheap imo ...but hey what do I know lol
04-29-2014, 09:32 PM
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I've said on previous threads that I wanna keep my stock headlights but this thread and headlights are making me change my mind lol.....they're the closest to OEM out there and plug and play which is very convenient. I would love some more feedback from members here who already bought these on the quality of the product. I'm a little concerned about condensation??? I paid $140 for my HIDs alone so $469 for 2 projector headlights with HIDs already installed seems way too cheap imo ...but hey what do I know lol
To anyone who has the DEPO lights: can you comment on the presence of any condensation? Anyone willing to take them through a car wash?
04-29-2014, 09:35 PM
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Clkboi mentioned that the lights he ordered for is CLK from fishcake had zero issues. Don't know if they were DEPOs. I'll probably order theses with 6000k's right away, also have a set of phillips crystal vision H7s to replace the amber high beams.
04-29-2014, 09:35 PM
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This, have you washed the car yet?
They don't make a 9005 dual filament bulb, how is the projector high and low?
You got ripped the **** off on your HIDs. This is my current spare / left over collection and there's maybe $100 here.
I also ordered a pair from fishcake321 on ebay. The seller was really helpful and confirmed that the projectors act as both high/low beam (bi-xenon), and the bulb size is 9005. Seller also noted that the H7 bulb in the reflector housing is angled as a fog light and will be activated when high beam is switched on. You can see this from the youtube video posted earlier by another member.
Now I am just debating if I should keep the ballasts that come with the headlight or order a pair of Denso from the Retrofit Source....
Now I am just debating if I should keep the ballasts that come with the headlight or order a pair of Denso from the Retrofit Source....
I've said on previous threads that I wanna keep my stock headlights but this thread and headlights are making me change my mind lol.....they're the closest to OEM out there and plug and play which is very convenient. I would love some more feedback from members here who already bought these on the quality of the product. I'm a little concerned about condensation??? I paid $140 for my HIDs alone so $469 for 2 projector headlights with HIDs already installed seems way too cheap imo ...but hey what do I know lol
04-29-2014, 09:37 PM
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for my depo projector headlights in the jetta, the build quality is not bad especially with the $400 price tag including hid kit.
I did have condensation because i didnt seal the bulbs properly after installing hid. I ended up putting a lot more silicone and duct tape on top to prevent condensation.
I did have condensation because i didnt seal the bulbs properly after installing hid. I ended up putting a lot more silicone and duct tape on top to prevent condensation.
04-29-2014, 11:26 PM
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Just installed fish cakes depo headlights.. Worked for about ten minutes then when I restarted my car I got the error check left low beam light... Turn signal works and c bar led is functioning. What can I do at this point?
04-29-2014, 11:37 PM
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lol...haven't had to buy a replacement bulb or ballast in over 2 years
04-29-2014, 11:40 PM
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Maybe your ballast is faulty seven? There's probably a replacement policy if something is faulty. Or, something about the car expecting resistance from the halogens and getting none from the HIDd
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04-29-2014, 11:42 PM
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You need either error cancelers or the better option is to go to the dealer and change your computer to Xenon-Present!
04-29-2014, 11:44 PM
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04-29-2014, 11:46 PM
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I know, it does seem too good to be true... I ordered these lights from fishcake a few days ago and they will be delivered on Friday. I figured their cheapness outweighs the risk, plus I get to learn how to replace the headlights.
To anyone who has the DEPO lights: can you comment on the presence of any condensation? Anyone willing to take them through a car wash?
To anyone who has the DEPO lights: can you comment on the presence of any condensation? Anyone willing to take them through a car wash?
I had Depo lights on my CLK. The first couple of days you will see condensation because the seal around the headlights needs to melt in and set proper.
If you are too worried about it put a silica gel in them for a couple of days
04-29-2014, 11:48 PM
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You saying only one does it though is worrying me a little!
Do this please; Change your ballast from one side to another and report back to us
04-29-2014, 11:50 PM
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Who installed the headlights for you btw or did you make it a DIY?! Reason i ask is i am about to receive mine and want to do the job myself just not sure how much time consuming it will be...
04-29-2014, 11:52 PM
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These lights look great! About to place an order for one.
But I had an idea! On my old car I had Yellow Highbeams and Fogs for inclement weather. The benz has LED DRL fogs which is cool but I love yellow fogs. I'm running the idea in my head but need to see it.
What do you guy think or
Dadirtypanda hope you don't mind but I used some of your pictures.
But I had an idea! On my old car I had Yellow Highbeams and Fogs for inclement weather. The benz has LED DRL fogs which is cool but I love yellow fogs. I'm running the idea in my head but need to see it.
What do you guy think
or Dadirtypanda hope you don't mind but I used some of your pictures.
04-29-2014, 11:56 PM
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Didn't get a chance to make a DIY but if you YouTube w204 headlight removal, I followed the first hit.
As for the headlight is this a common issue for only one to go out? Or if it is truly a computer error should both be out?
