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Old 06-24-2011, 11:01 AM
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OK, I've been on this forum for some time and I've witnessed the advent of the newly manufactured Projectors, we all called them cheese grators back then. they've come along way since then and the variety in the marketplace looks to be pretty competitive.

A few days ago I was in a small fender bender and my car is in the shop. I was VERY lucky the car wasnt totalled out. The repairs call for a replacement headlamp. The current healdlamps are the OEM Xenon. but the cost to replace one is quite a bit more than getting two new projectors. Of course I have the option of a new OEM Xenon...I just want to be sure I am aware of all my options.

So now to my question; Can those of you that have the projectors comment on their quality, reliability and what styles you like best? Seen anything new you wish you had waited for? I'm hesitant to purchase online w/ out seeing and holding them in my hands so I'm looking for a little guidance and advice from you guys!

Thanks as always for your input.

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I loved my newly updated look of my projector headlights...just don't get the cheeses graters !!

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I loved my newly updated look of my projector headlights...just don't get the cheeses grators !!
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Originally Posted by Ghostrider@P1 Performance
Why it sound weird to you Nicolas Cage or what every your name is Ghostrider ? There are different kinds of projector head lights for our clks . But The one most of us that upgraded there headlights don't like are the infamous cheese graters.MMM430 asked for a opinion and I reply ....don't get the cheese graters and you found that weird ? If you or anyone likes the cheese graters no problem that fine! But MMM430 asked for opinion and I gave him mines !
P.s my apologies if you get offender in anyway !!!
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Why it sound weird to you Nicolas Cage or what every your name is Ghostrider ? There are different kinds of projector head lights for our clks . But The one most of us that upgraded there headlights don't like are the infamous cheese graters.MMM430 asked for a opinion and I reply ....don't get the cheese graters and you found that weird ? If you or anyone likes the cheese graters no problem that fine! But MMM430 asked for opinion and I gave him mines !
P.s my apologies if you get offender in anyway !!!
That's comical. This guy agreed with you and you thought he was calling you "weird."

Anyway, I still agree with you about the cheese graters. I saw the pictures and they look like they're belonging to a kitchen. I don't know why MB would design like that, I guess so many chefs like Benz...
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Originally Posted by jbenz99
Why it sound weird to you Nicolas Cage or what every your name is Ghostrider ? There are different kinds of projector head lights for our clks . But The one most of us that upgraded there headlights don't like are the infamous cheese graters.MMM430 asked for a opinion and I reply ....don't get the cheese graters and you found that weird ? If you or anyone likes the cheese graters no problem that fine! But MMM430 asked for opinion and I gave him mines !
P.s my apologies if you get offender in anyway !!!
Dear jbenz99,

The emoticon "werd" is used to show agreement with a person's comment. So... I was agreeing with you, and I also have the halo projectors.

Thanks for listening,
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^^ haha, You shouldn't jump to conclusions so quickly jbenz, read before you write.
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Originally Posted by Ghostrider@P1 Performance
Dear jbenz99,

The emoticon "werd" is used to show agreement with a person's comment. So... I was agreeing with you, and I also have the halo projectors.

Thanks for listening,
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my bad Ghostrider I always thought that yellow character holding the sign meant weird I guess i need my eye check out ..lol
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^^ haha, You shouldn't jump to conclusions so quickly jbenz, read before you write.
OGCLK320 nobody is perfect !! haha !
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Yo man...i LOVE the look, but I'm not sure that the quality is as high as OEM. However, i think I could go through about 3-4 sets of aftermarket xenon kits and headlamp assemblies within the cost of the OEM xenon kit
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And not the cheese graters. Def either chrome or black halo ones (i never hooked up the halo portion due to the BMW look...but the black headlamps look great in my black car)
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Originally Posted by da_guitarist
Yo man...i LOVE the look, but I'm not sure that the quality is as high as OEM. However, i think I could go through about 3-4 sets of aftermarket xenon kits and headlamp assemblies within the cost of the OEM xenon kit
If your clk comes stock with oem xenon you can hook them up to the after marker projectors its easy I have mines installed and some here have done it too !!
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Ohhh nothing wrong with a little comedy. I'll keep you posted. she's not out of the woods yet. Fingers crossed I don't get the call they are pulling the plug. Thanks for your thoughts!
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Originally Posted by jbenz99
If your clk comes stock with oem xenon you can hook them up to the after marker projectors its easy I have mines installed and some here have done it too !!

My CLK came stock with Xenons and headlight washers..

Im looking to get a black set of projectors, you know with the angel eyes.. But I wont hook the angel eyes up..

How do I wire the lights to work with my original xenons as you say in the above post? ^^
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Originally Posted by jbenz99
If your clk comes stock with oem xenon you can hook them up to the after marker projectors its easy I have mines installed and some here have done it too !!
Bump! Really need to know how^^ About to order the lights.
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