New Fogs questions
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1999 C43, 2008 P30 E63, 2014 SQ5, 2024 Model Y Performance
guys i got mine from ebay they are ok .
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/98-00...Q5fAccessories
and the lense is glass so it looks realy good had mine for about a couple weeks now and they still look good
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/98-00...Q5fAccessories
and the lense is glass so it looks realy good had mine for about a couple weeks now and they still look good
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12' W204 C63 AMG coupe "T-Rex", 12' W451 Smart Fortwo Pulse (99' W202 C43 AMG + Ultima Can-Am sold)
Just dropped the front bumper this evening (5 minutes job 
) and pulled out the two fog light units. One is an original (manufacturing stamp in 99'). Second one which was wet inside was obviously a newer one (02' stamp on the molding). Connectors corroded and wires very loose. One plug broken 
Decided to put the bumber back on without the lights (two big holes and another 5 minutes job also ). Monday will check out for spares.
) and pulled out the two fog light units. One is an original (manufacturing stamp in 99'). Second one which was wet inside was obviously a newer one (02' stamp on the molding). Connectors corroded and wires very loose. One plug broken Decided to put the bumber back on without the lights (two big holes and another 5 minutes job also ). Monday will check out for spares.
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1999 C43, 2008 P30 E63, 2014 SQ5, 2024 Model Y Performance
Just dropped the front bumper this evening (5 minutes job ) and pulled out the two fog light units. One is an original (manufacturing stamp in 99'). Second one which was wet inside was obviously a newer one (02' stamp on the molding). Connectors corroded and wires very loose. One plug broken Decided to put the bumber back on without the lights (two big holes and another 5 minutes job also ). Monday will check out for spares.
) and pulled out the two fog light units. One is an original (manufacturing stamp in 99'). Second one which was wet inside was obviously a newer one (02' stamp on the molding). Connectors corroded and wires very loose. One plug broken Decided to put the bumber back on without the lights (two big holes and another 5 minutes job also ). Monday will check out for spares.
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12' W204 C63 AMG coupe "T-Rex", 12' W451 Smart Fortwo Pulse (99' W202 C43 AMG + Ultima Can-Am sold)
Dismantled the two fog lights and cleaned and dried everything. Older fog light is a bit etched by sand and small gravel but I'll leave it like that for the moment. Put everything back together with a smear of silicone grease between glass and rubber surround. Have to attack the broken plug next week and some soldering of wires to get everything back in shape.
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Dismantled the two fog lights and cleaned and dried everything. Older fog light is a bit etched by sand and small gravel but I'll leave it like that for the moment. Put everything back together with a smear of silicone grease between glass and rubber surround. Have to attack the broken plug next week and some soldering of wires to get everything back in shape.
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Perhaps that's just what I will do and keep the old ones for spares in case.... Thanks for putting light in front of my eyes
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12' W204 C63 AMG coupe "T-Rex", 12' W451 Smart Fortwo Pulse (99' W202 C43 AMG + Ultima Can-Am sold)
guys i got mine from ebay they are ok .
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/98-00...Q5fAccessories
and the lense is glass so it looks realy good had mine for about a couple weeks now and they still look good
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/98-00...Q5fAccessories
and the lense is glass so it looks realy good had mine for about a couple weeks now and they still look good
Costing $118.47 shipped to Switzerland but will have to pay some extra for customs and local taxes. Will check how much the stealer asks for same items
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1999 C43, 2008 P30 E63, 2014 SQ5, 2024 Model Y Performance
I think its like $240 or so... Congrats on the crystal fogs. I should be getting mine this week and installing them as soon as I get my HID kit. Did you ever look into the legality of the HID fogs in Switzerland??? What about how many C43's were imported to Switzerland? (Not trying to thread jack)
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12' W204 C63 AMG coupe "T-Rex", 12' W451 Smart Fortwo Pulse (99' W202 C43 AMG + Ultima Can-Am sold)
I think its like $240 or so... Congrats on the crystal fogs. I should be getting mine this week and installing them as soon as I get my HID kit. Did you ever look into the legality of the HID fogs in Switzerland??? What about how many C43's were imported to Switzerland? (Not trying to thread jack)
Regarding statistics, yes, asked the importer who unfortunately didn't have the numbers for Switzerland. However got a reply this morning from MB Customer Services in Holland who gave me the total factory production figures for the C43 during 1998-2000:
Sedans: 3'085
Estates: 777
Cheers
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From: Westmont, IL
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Where is a good place to get these crystal fog lights (is ebay the only place?), how much (I found some for $179), and what brand name should I get??
This is what I found on the net
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W202 AMG C43 Fog Lights
$179.99
This is what I found on the net
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W202 AMG C43 Fog Lights
$179.99
- W202 Fog Lights One set (Left & Right) of Original Equipment by DEPO Stock Replacement Fog Light and Bulbs
- Genuine DEPO Lights. DEPO is the leader of the automotive lighting, ISO 2001 Certified, BEST quality!
- Lights are D.O.T / S.A.E approved, 100% legal on the road.
- Brand new bulbs included
- Excellent OEM Quality with perfect fit and finish, this is NOT the universal cheap type sold by some others, but the exact shape and fit as the OEM.
- Latest AMG Style CRYSTAL type Lens that is only found on the AMG class!
- Easy installation with no modifications
- Brand New item in box
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1999 C43, 2008 P30 E63, 2014 SQ5, 2024 Model Y Performance
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my driver side one went off idk why it looks like i have to take off the bumper again and take a look, hopefully it just burned out and i will only have to replce the bulb
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NOW IT'S HID CONVERSION TIME!!!! I will post pics
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12' W204 C63 AMG coupe "T-Rex", 12' W451 Smart Fortwo Pulse (99' W202 C43 AMG + Ultima Can-Am sold)
Looks like good stuff 
Just noticed though in one of the photos that they have the old type bulb plug with separate earth spade. The 02' manufactured stamp on my newer light has a more modern plug with the earth spade integrated in the plug. Will try to get a picture this week-end.
P.S. Got confirmation that my order was received and will be tracked. Tracker system starts when the goods leaves the seller. Am waiting for the word....
Just noticed though in one of the photos that they have the old type bulb plug with separate earth spade. The 02' manufactured stamp on my newer light has a more modern plug with the earth spade integrated in the plug. Will try to get a picture this week-end.
P.S. Got confirmation that my order was received and will be tracked. Tracker system starts when the goods leaves the seller. Am waiting for the word....
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1999 C43, 2008 P30 E63, 2014 SQ5, 2024 Model Y Performance
Looks like good stuff
Just noticed though in one of the photos that they have the old type bulb plug with separate earth spade. The 02' manufactured stamp on my newer light has a more modern plug with the earth spade integrated in the plug. Will try to get a picture this week-end.
P.S. Got confirmation that my order was received and will be tracked. Tracker system starts when the goods leaves the seller. Am waiting for the word....
Just noticed though in one of the photos that they have the old type bulb plug with separate earth spade. The 02' manufactured stamp on my newer light has a more modern plug with the earth spade integrated in the plug. Will try to get a picture this week-end.
P.S. Got confirmation that my order was received and will be tracked. Tracker system starts when the goods leaves the seller. Am waiting for the word....
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From: Land of mountains, cheese, chocolate and watches
12' W204 C63 AMG coupe "T-Rex", 12' W451 Smart Fortwo Pulse (99' W202 C43 AMG + Ultima Can-Am sold)
Looks like good stuff
Just noticed though in one of the photos that they have the old type bulb plug with separate earth spade. The 02' manufactured stamp on my newer light has a more modern plug with the earth spade integrated in the plug. Will try to get a picture this week-end.
P.S. Got confirmation that my order was received and will be tracked. Tracker system starts when the goods leaves the seller. Am waiting for the word....
Just noticed though in one of the photos that they have the old type bulb plug with separate earth spade. The 02' manufactured stamp on my newer light has a more modern plug with the earth spade integrated in the plug. Will try to get a picture this week-end.
P.S. Got confirmation that my order was received and will be tracked. Tracker system starts when the goods leaves the seller. Am waiting for the word....
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12' W204 C63 AMG coupe "T-Rex", 12' W451 Smart Fortwo Pulse (99' W202 C43 AMG + Ultima Can-Am sold)
Replaced and installed the new crystal fog lights. Kept the Hella back cover as it doesn't have the breather pipe in middle of the cover. Don't want more humidity inside than necessary. The lights already have a breather pipe on the outside of the housing. The fitting caused no major problems but I imagined that the fit in the bumber housing could be better. Tried trial fitting the old Hellas, same poor clearance as the new copies "Made in Taiwan". Got some paint remover and rubbed out the name 
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Replaced and installed the new crystal fog lights. Kept the Hella back cover as it doesn't have the breather pipe in middle of the cover. Don't want more humidity inside than necessary. The lights already have a breather pipe on the outside of the housing. The fitting caused no major problems but I imagined that the fit in the bumber housing could be better. Tried trial fitting the old Hellas, same poor clearance as the new copies "Made in Taiwan". * Got some paint remover and rubbed out the name
* P.S. Obviously a true German fanatic, who else removes Taiwan stamps with paint remover...LOLOLLOL
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12' W204 C63 AMG coupe "T-Rex", 12' W451 Smart Fortwo Pulse (99' W202 C43 AMG + Ultima Can-Am sold)
Here are some pics:
Last edited by DRBC43AMG; Jun 14, 2010 at 09:11 AM. Reason: Figured how to paste photos....
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22 X3, 21 330e, 97 M3, 97 C36 (sold), but on the hunt for a clean, low-mile C43!
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moon buggy
I was able to find an OEM set in Europe but they are very expensive.
To date, I haven't even wired them up yet.
As an aside, I also have a crystal clear set for C43 and it's just collecting dust
in my garage. I'll sell them to whoever needs them locally (SF Bay area only).
thanks.
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22 X3, 21 330e, 97 M3, 97 C36 (sold), but on the hunt for a clean, low-mile C43!
Correct, there are none for C36. I searched for while but didn't find any.
I was able to find an OEM set in Europe but they are very expensive.
To date, I haven't even wired them up yet.
As an aside, I also have a crystal clear set for C43 and it's just collecting dust
in my garage. I'll sell them to whoever needs them locally (SF Bay area only).
thanks.
I was able to find an OEM set in Europe but they are very expensive.
To date, I haven't even wired them up yet.
As an aside, I also have a crystal clear set for C43 and it's just collecting dust
in my garage. I'll sell them to whoever needs them locally (SF Bay area only).
thanks.
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moon buggy
I'm sure some fabricator can make them fit, but that would mean butchering
the front bumper. Not worth it because C36 OEM front bumper covers are very expensive so it's not economically feasible.
