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CLK 320 BLUB Type? H3? H4?

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Old Jan 11, 2002 | 12:34 AM
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CLK 320 BLUB Type? H3? H4?

(((CLK 320 FOG LAMPS)))

I assumed they were H3's because C, E, S classes were H3's.

I bought Hiper HID Super Plazma Xenon Bulbs (12v 80w) 100W

and it didn't light up. Did I buy the wrong type? is the 'v' or 'w' off?Any info would be much appreciated. Much Thanks

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Old Jan 11, 2002 | 12:42 AM
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Would anyone mind explaining all of the bulb jargain to me? I have no idea what H3, H4, HID, PIAA, etc is.
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Old Jan 11, 2002 | 01:10 AM
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H3, H4, Etc are bulb types (ex. Low and high beams on a CLK use H7 bulbs)

PIAA is a Brand/Manufacture (one of the better brands)

HID = High Density Discharge System (Not your normal stock bulbs)
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Old Jan 11, 2002 | 03:23 AM
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yup. those bulbs suck. if they fit in the clasp and casing, they are the right size. i myself have tried over 10 or so brands of bulbs rangin from those cheap *** jap kind to PIAA. id have to say that PIAA is the best so far. i have a pair of H3 super plasmas in my 430. BUT, i've heard alot about he philips blue vision bulbs, supposedly a world better than the piaas. check em out.

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Old Jan 11, 2002 | 04:15 AM
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sweet.. thanks

where can you get philipps?
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Old Jan 11, 2002 | 07:25 PM
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i think u can order them through www.powerbulbs.com. let me know how they work out.. im also very curious.

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