Best "TRUE" Xenon bulbs

Nov 29, 2006 | 04:05 PM

Derrick9191

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Best "TRUE" Xenon bulbs

I did some searches on here and couldnt find that many threads that said what the best True Xenon bulbs to use in my c32. I have the factory Xenons with autoleveling in there now but the driverside bulb is starting to turn a purpleish color. Then the sensor came on on the dash. So I need to replace. What are some good bulb companys and where could i get them? Also if I just replace the bulbs is it going to effect my autoleveling?

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Nov 29, 2006 | 04:16 PM

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Do a search on ebay with "philips Xenon bulbs mercedes". This is what I have seen people recommend. These are 4300K (color temperature) and may be identical to the stock C32, but I am not sure as I cannot access my documentation now.

Bulb type should not affect autoleveling.

Nov 30, 2006 | 02:21 PM

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True xenon bulbs that are OEM in today's cars are made by Philips, Osram, and GE. Anything else in the market may be true xenon bulbs also, but not OEM. 4100K is the factory temperature rating for all OEM bulbs. Anything above (except 5000K for replacement bulbs by Philips) or below is not for street legal use, esp. in the US.

Nov 30, 2006 | 02:27 PM

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Philips Ultinon 6000K bulbs are the best bulbs that I know of, and I've used a bunch. You can get the 4300K if you want them in stock white, but I think the 6000Ks are the best balance of quality, performance, and looks.

Nov 30, 2006 | 03:52 PM

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I use 8000k from a hid kit from Carlab. I don't know if they are a true replacement for OEM but when I thought my lights were bixenon OEM I had ordered a pair of 8000k.

Dec 1, 2006 | 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by c32used

I use 8000k from a hid kit from Carlab. I don't know if they are a true replacement for OEM but when I thought my lights were bixenon OEM I had ordered a pair of 8000k.

Is it possibe if you can post a pic of your 8000K lights on from car lab at night so I can see what they look like? Thanks btw how much were they and what is the brand of them?

Dec 1, 2006 | 11:17 AM

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I use PIAA D2S 6200K. Plug 'N' Play! Not a single issue.
Love it.

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Dec 1, 2006 | 11:21 AM

Derrick9191

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Thanks for the advice. I was also wondering if its possible for you to take a picture of yours at night so I can see the differance of the 2.

Thanks

Dec 1, 2006 | 11:22 AM

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I use PIAA D2S 6200K. Plug 'N' Play! Not a single issue.
Love it.

Whats the differance of the D2S and D2R. I am a newbie just to let you know. lol

Dec 1, 2006 | 03:00 PM

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Whats the differance of the D2S and D2R. I am a newbie just to let you know. lol

D2S type bulb is typically used on projector housing HIDs, D2R type is for reflective housing.

Dec 1, 2006 | 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Derrick9191

Is it possibe if you can post a pic of your 8000K lights on from car lab at night so I can see what they look like? Thanks btw how much were they and what is the brand of them?

Here is a thread I put with Carlab 8000k hid kit. I presume their real bulbs are gonna be similar generic or not.

https://mbworld.org/forums/c32-amg-c55-amg-w203/170238-pics-updates.html

Dec 1, 2006 | 03:19 PM

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I guess they are D2R since I have a reflector housing. I had paid $125 for the DSB TYPE when I thought I had bixenon lights. Everyone will have their opinions its up to you which one you would like.

Dec 1, 2006 | 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by c32used

I guess they are D2R since I have a reflector housing. I had paid $125 for the DSB TYPE when I thought I had bixenon lights. Everyone will have their opinions its up to you which one you would like.

D2S and D2R are bulb base sizes. If you used a conversion kit in your halogens, then you the HID bulbs were rebased to h7. The ones in your fog lights are rebased to 9006.

Stock MB Xenon/BiXenons use D2S