Derrick9191

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?

Thanks

gkstar

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.

diamondblak05

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.

jgsx

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.

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.

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?

cntlaw

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

jgsx

I have a CarLab bulb in front of me right now. It is an unbranded generic.

Derrick9191

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

Derrick9191

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

1Lop2K5C

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

c32used

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

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.

jgsx

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

Nick@JleviSW

One option are our Predator Xenix which are simple xenon colored halogen replacements available for low beam halogens, high beams and fogs

http://jlevistreetwerks.com/store/p2...aeadce2014b658

MJ50

i use PIAA super cobalt 6600K bulbs... $$$ but i luv it...

cntlaw

related links:

https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=122867

https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w210/104883-lights-bulb-questions.html

https://mbworld.org/forums/c32-amg-c55-amg-w203/156011-c55-lightings-upgrade-must-painless.html

https://mbworld.org/forums/s-class-w220/156741-diy-replacing-headlight-bulbs-adjusting-beam-bulb-choose.html