Is it possible to change the headlight lens?
12-22-2004, 10:19 PM
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Is it possible to change the headlight lens?
Hi everyone,
I know that Bixenon is a popular upgrade for all of us that are stuck with the frosted headlights. However, I can't justify spending $1K+ just to get a new set of headlights when I already have xenon's and would rather spend that money on other mods. My question is that since the new 2004/2005 C classes (non xenon and bixenon) have clear headlight lenses, is it possible to simply swap out the lens to get rid of the frosted look? I'll still use the same assembly but just a different lens. Of course I won't have the projector but it will give it an updated look. Does anyone know if this is possible and how much the lenses cost?
thanks,
Benny
I know that Bixenon is a popular upgrade for all of us that are stuck with the frosted headlights. However, I can't justify spending $1K+ just to get a new set of headlights when I already have xenon's and would rather spend that money on other mods. My question is that since the new 2004/2005 C classes (non xenon and bixenon) have clear headlight lenses, is it possible to simply swap out the lens to get rid of the frosted look? I'll still use the same assembly but just a different lens. Of course I won't have the projector but it will give it an updated look. Does anyone know if this is possible and how much the lenses cost?
thanks,
Benny
12-22-2004, 11:12 PM
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Yes, it is possible to change the lens only. BUT, you have to buy the entire bi-xenons assembly and take out those lenses. Hahaha!!
Nah, it has to be sold as a whole unit, you can't just buy the lens.
Nah, it has to be sold as a whole unit, you can't just buy the lens.
06-02-2006, 07:16 PM
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sorry to dig an old topic, but it shows that i really searched this...
if one were to swap clear lenses for the frosted lenses from a 2002 OEM xenon light , what does it look like through the lense? is it as visualy appealing as the 2005+ OEM halogen lights?
tyia...
Alex
if one were to swap clear lenses for the frosted lenses from a 2002 OEM xenon light , what does it look like through the lense? is it as visualy appealing as the 2005+ OEM halogen lights?
tyia...
Alex
06-05-2006, 07:05 AM
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some slow@$$diesels
looking from the outside INTO the headlight will look a lot better then looking from the INSIDE OF THE CAR out ONTO THE ROAD at night when NEEDING THE LIGHTS.
The frosted lenses are frosted because that frostiness creates the actual BEAMPATTERN on the road...when taking away that frostiness you will get stuck with a headlight that just throws light into the open without any usefull beam pattern what-so-ever.
greetingz,
The frosted lenses are frosted because that frostiness creates the actual BEAMPATTERN on the road...when taking away that frostiness you will get stuck with a headlight that just throws light into the open without any usefull beam pattern what-so-ever.
greetingz,
06-05-2006, 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by MBenzNL
looking from the outside INTO the headlight will look a lot better then looking from the INSIDE OF THE CAR out ONTO THE ROAD at night when NEEDING THE LIGHTS.
The frosted lenses are frosted because that frostiness creates the actual BEAMPATTERN on the road...when taking away that frostiness you will get stuck with a headlight that just throws light into the open without any usefull beam pattern what-so-ever.
greetingz,
The frosted lenses are frosted because that frostiness creates the actual BEAMPATTERN on the road...when taking away that frostiness you will get stuck with a headlight that just throws light into the open without any usefull beam pattern what-so-ever.
greetingz,
cant wait for your june/july trip to get my version coding!
06-05-2006, 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by xqwizit
Hi everyone,
I know that Bixenon is a popular upgrade for all of us that are stuck with the frosted headlights. However, I can't justify spending $1K+ just to get a new set of headlights when I already have xenon's and would rather spend that money on other mods. My question is that since the new 2004/2005 C classes (non xenon and bixenon) have clear headlight lenses, is it possible to simply swap out the lens to get rid of the frosted look? I'll still use the same assembly but just a different lens. Of course I won't have the projector but it will give it an updated look. Does anyone know if this is possible and how much the lenses cost?
thanks,
Benny
I know that Bixenon is a popular upgrade for all of us that are stuck with the frosted headlights. However, I can't justify spending $1K+ just to get a new set of headlights when I already have xenon's and would rather spend that money on other mods. My question is that since the new 2004/2005 C classes (non xenon and bixenon) have clear headlight lenses, is it possible to simply swap out the lens to get rid of the frosted look? I'll still use the same assembly but just a different lens. Of course I won't have the projector but it will give it an updated look. Does anyone know if this is possible and how much the lenses cost?
thanks,
Benny
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I Recently replaced the headlight lens on my 2001 c240 with a clear lens I bought from eBay. I believe it came originally with frosted lens. The installation went smoothly but to my surprise when I turned on the headlight at night, the light pattern changed. Both headlights project towards the center of the car instead of it being spread out. The looks of the car is so awesome in the day but light sucks at night. Any idea or solution.
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I Recently replaced the headlight lens on my 2001 c240 with a clear lens I bought from eBay. I believe it came originally with frosted lens. The installation went smoothly but to my surprise when I turned on the headlight at night, the light pattern changed. Both headlights project towards the center of the car instead of it being spread out. The looks of the car is so awesome in the day but light sucks at night. Any idea or solution.
The DEPO replacements also I've heard mixed reviews on. Hard to get RHD versions too.. anyone got any luck?
How bad is the beam pattern for you wallbearing?
12-09-2010, 05:58 AM
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I Recently replaced the headlight lens on my 2001 c240 with a clear lens I bought from eBay. I believe it came originally with frosted lens. The installation went smoothly but to my surprise when I turned on the headlight at night, the light pattern changed. Both headlights project towards the center of the car instead of it being spread out. The looks of the car is so awesome in the day but light sucks at night. Any idea or solution.
12-09-2010, 05:23 PM
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I've got depos, no complaints. Maybe it's inconsistency in production. I bought them used for $150/pair and they work like a charm. Beam pattern is nice and cutoff is clean, doesn't throw any codes, just lost my self-leveling.
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This is why I still have the OEM 2002 C32 headlight lens on my car (old looking). I really want the clear lenses and just do a replacement but I know the beam pattern will play up.
The DEPO replacements also I've heard mixed reviews on. Hard to get RHD versions too.. anyone got any luck?
How bad is the beam pattern for you wallbearing?
The DEPO replacements also I've heard mixed reviews on. Hard to get RHD versions too.. anyone got any luck?
How bad is the beam pattern for you wallbearing?
I am deliberating whether to buy new headlights. Any suggestion?
