CLK-Class (W208) 1998-2002: CLK 200, CLK 230K, CLK 320, CLK 430 [Coupes & Cabriolets]

I need advice which projector headlights for my CLK 430

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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 12:01 AM
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I need advice which projector headlights for my CLK 430

hello my friends here at the forum I need to know what is the best projection headlights for my baby! I like the cheese grater a little bit more than the halo I really not a fan of halo's... but I need to replace my dull/faded factory headlights. Is there also a site where i can buy a better headlight sets (lower price or at least better quality) ?by the way I am planning to use my oem hids!! thank you in advance!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWAX:IT


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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 12:17 PM
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Only options are the cheese graters, the halos, or getting your OEMs polished.

I'd go with the last option first since it's the cheapest and who knows...you might want to end up keeping them after they've been polished and cleaned.
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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 01:11 PM
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thank you for reply .... but i like that fresh new look of the projectors and many clk owner that have replace them love it! i dont care how much money i spent i just want the new updated look on my clk but which style is the best fit for my car that is the question lol ! cheese grater or halo ?
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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 07:40 PM
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i got the halo's. i think they look good.

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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 10:52 PM
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Yelnats- where did you get your halo projectors from? im looking to buy a set and want to find the best deal!
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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 11:18 PM
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on ebay from zoomspeed (i think thats the username)
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Old Aug 10, 2010 | 09:23 PM
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Yelnats-Nice looking car!
Where did you get the grill?
Are the fogs aftermarket?

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Old Aug 11, 2010 | 12:16 PM
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Old Aug 13, 2010 | 03:30 PM
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ok halos it is !!!!!! i will pick them up today !! thank you all!!! i will be using my oem hids!! i already made the brackets i can convert my oem xenon light bulbs to fit on the after market halo headlights assembly which uses h7 bulbs i used a old set of h7 bulbs and remove the metal outter edges so i can easy snap in the xenon bulbs so it can fit tightly on the h7 slot where the bulbs goes too! i used my dremel tool and it took only a few minutes to convert it !! i save about 9 bucks on ebay plus waittng for it to get it by mail !!
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