zneB-sedecreM

For a 2002 C32 /////AMG, is there any way to put on the newer (03+) clearer looking fog lights? The 2002 model has the older looking fog lights, and after over 7 years, the lense is like a yellowish color now. So I was thinking of putting in new ones, so why not put the 2003+ looking ones?

Problem is, wherever I do find the fog lights on sale online, it says you can't use them if you have the /////AMG / sports package.

Like these for example:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Car-...1%7C240%3A1318

Will they still work or no? Has anyone ever tried to update the look of their fog lights? Are fog lights different on /////AMG models as opposed to standard Mercedes-Benz? What's the difference between fog lights on 2002 C320 without a sports package to a 2002 C32 /////AMG?
If not, is there another website that sells 2003+ fog lights that will fit on a 2002 model WITH the /////AMG bumper, since it is an /////AMG?
I'm confused. I thought it should work. Just like headlights and tailights do. And it's not just the C class, it's for other models too. If they can fit, please let me know.
Thanks.

SilverBulletAMG

There are a few threads with links and pictures on here showing which fogs work and a DIY install. Try a search of the forums or look in the stickied thread for "The one stop search..."

Television

We did one at a meet here in the UK last week, it did not take long and it did look so much better

zneB-sedecreM

Which fog lights did you use, and on what car and what year?

zneB-sedecreM

lol If you don't mind, could you help me find a thread that has the type of problem for the fog lights that I have?

e1000

you need the oval ones not the ones with 2 squared off sides like the one in your link.

Newzchspy

Speaking of Frog lights, is there any way to put better bulbs in the stock ones or are we stuck with a std bulb??? Which bulbs do they take???

c32used

I found an oval set for mine but it suppose to fit E55s and C32 as for C320 honestly I don't know...I say PM "Television" since he say they done it. Here is a picture of the one I have.

c32used

Speaking of better bulb yes you can but the dull lens cover will make it worthless unless you have clear lense on your fogs now....I will say its a little bit of work with the bumper attached.

c32used

I have a pair of those also and they look ok but the oval ones are better.

e1000

fog lights use 9006 bulbs. You can always go HID like I did with them. I'm pretty happy with the results.

FYI, unlike headlights, fog lights aren't critical so I just threw in a cheapo HID kit.

zneB-sedecreM

Thanks. You have a link where they sell oval ones?

Are these the ones I need:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Car-...1%7C240%3A1318

zneB-sedecreM

No, no! That's what I do need. The one for a C32.

e1000

Here are the ones on your car now:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/01-04...Q5fAccessories

I don't see a set of the clear ones on ebay.

You can go to www.parts.com and lookup a 2006 C230. Then go to Front lamps -> Fog lamps -> Fog lamp assy -> w/amg package

looks like they are $141.65 each.

zneB-sedecreM

Thanks a lot. Are these parts OEM or aftermarket? And will 2006 ones fit the 2002 C32 bumper? Have any changes in size been made since 2002 to the bumper for the fit, or are they the same bolts?

moosejaw

If you dont want to do HID for your fogs
you can use the PIAA 9006 bulbs which is what you see here


and also here


They are not HID and came with the car when i bought them

SilverBulletAMG

Just a heads up on parts.com, a few of us have ordered from there and their parts are not as advertised and their customer service is lacking at best. Their prices aren't that spectacular either when you read all of the fine print.

Those fogs look great moose!! I know what I'm getting ready to go buy...

SilverBulletAMG

I just looked and a have a new set of 9006 80w "Ice white" bulbs as well as a set of 9005 100w bulbs in the garage for another vehicle. I just put the 80w bulbs in and it looks nearly the same as the stock bulbs. Can we put the 9005 100w bulbs in w/o frying something? The connections look the same.
Moose, are those 8000k bulbs to get that blue tint?

e1000

The base on the 9005 bulb has different notches. You have to cut 1 off I think but it will fit.

If it's a true 100w bulb, that's a pretty big step up. Not sure if I'd cram those in a small housing like the fog lights.

moosejaw

I couldnt tell ya they came with the car
Everytime i post that photo , i get a flood of questions asking me what they are
WHen I changed my bulbs to my surprise they werent HID but a bulb similar to this.....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PIAA-...Q5fAccessories

SilverBulletAMG

Jeez, at that price I would just get a cheap HID kit. The 9005s say on the bulb its 100w but I find that hard to believe. Most likely its "equal" to a standard 100w bulb. Just looked and the plugs are a different width between the 9005 and 9006....go figure.lol

moosejaw

yeah bit how many times wold u have to remove it to send it back bc they were defective. And u know all these HID kits burn out all the time.

SilverBulletAMG

True... I found some generic 9006 8000k bulbs for cheap I will try out.

e1000

same can be said of aftermarket halogens too. I've had multiple PIAA's burn out on me.

Had a set of Fet Catz Galaxy white 9006's last a very long time though. Just the luck of the draw.

moosejaw

Do the PIAA's
those 8000k will waste ur time

Offtopic (but hey it's moosejaw) for a guy that deleted me off your myspace, you sure do respond to my posts a lot.