Xenon Upgrade Question
02-08-2010, 02:45 AM
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Xenon Upgrade Question
Cosmetics aside, for the folks that have either upgraded or have cars that came stock with xenon's, is it worth the cost to upgrade for better lighting?
My impression of the stock lighting is that they're actually pretty good compared to the older Mercedes lights but would always prefer better lighting if it's a significant upgrade.
Regarding the upgrade, I do know that after the xenon's are installed you need to take it to the dealer to recode but was wondering if the self leveling function also works.
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My impression of the stock lighting is that they're actually pretty good compared to the older Mercedes lights but would always prefer better lighting if it's a significant upgrade.
Regarding the upgrade, I do know that after the xenon's are installed you need to take it to the dealer to recode but was wondering if the self leveling function also works.
Thanks!
02-08-2010, 07:26 PM
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Cosmetics aside, for the folks that have either upgraded or have cars that came stock with xenon's, is it worth the cost to upgrade for better lighting?
My impression of the stock lighting is that they're actually pretty good compared to the older Mercedes lights but would always prefer better lighting if it's a significant upgrade.
Regarding the upgrade, I do know that after the xenon's are installed you need to take it to the dealer to recode but was wondering if the self leveling function also works.
Thanks!
My impression of the stock lighting is that they're actually pretty good compared to the older Mercedes lights but would always prefer better lighting if it's a significant upgrade.
Regarding the upgrade, I do know that after the xenon's are installed you need to take it to the dealer to recode but was wondering if the self leveling function also works.
Thanks!
As far as improved lighting between halogens and bi-xenons, there is a huge difference with the light output and clarity. Having had the halogens on before upgrading the the xenons (that I am selling) the difference is night and day, literally. lol. It is pretty dramatic and you will definitely see the benefit of the xenons over the halogens.
You are correct about having to take the car to get coded (can be done at an independent shop if they have the STAR programming). The self leveling function does not work unless your car came factory equipped with the bi-xenons.
Let me know how you would like to proceed. You have my email address and there are plenty of people on this forum that can vouch for me as a seller.
Thanks!
02-08-2010, 07:30 PM
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LOL!
After 84 views the only reply I get is from the guy that I've been talking to selling the lights!!!
Thanks for the info!
After 84 views the only reply I get is from the guy that I've been talking to selling the lights!!!
Thanks for the info!
Lol, what's up Dean! We have been exchanging emails via ebay.
As far as improved lighting between halogens and bi-xenons, there is a huge difference with the light output and clarity. Having had the halogens on before upgrading the the xenons (that I am selling) the difference is night and day, literally. lol. It is pretty dramatic and you will definitely see the benefit of the xenons over the halogens.
You are correct about having to take the car to get coded (can be done at an independent shop if they have the STAR programming). The self leveling function does not work unless your car came factory equipped with the bi-xenons.
Let me know how you would like to proceed. You have my email address and there are plenty of people on this forum that can vouch for me as a seller.
Thanks!
As far as improved lighting between halogens and bi-xenons, there is a huge difference with the light output and clarity. Having had the halogens on before upgrading the the xenons (that I am selling) the difference is night and day, literally. lol. It is pretty dramatic and you will definitely see the benefit of the xenons over the halogens.
You are correct about having to take the car to get coded (can be done at an independent shop if they have the STAR programming). The self leveling function does not work unless your car came factory equipped with the bi-xenons.
Let me know how you would like to proceed. You have my email address and there are plenty of people on this forum that can vouch for me as a seller.
Thanks!
02-08-2010, 07:37 PM
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02-09-2010, 11:42 AM
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Lol, what's up Dean! We have been exchanging emails via ebay.
As far as improved lighting between halogens and bi-xenons, there is a huge difference with the light output and clarity. Having had the halogens on before upgrading the the xenons (that I am selling) the difference is night and day, literally. lol. It is pretty dramatic and you will definitely see the benefit of the xenons over the halogens.
You are correct about having to take the car to get coded (can be done at an independent shop if they have the STAR programming). The self leveling function does not work unless your car came factory equipped with the bi-xenons.
Let me know how you would like to proceed. You have my email address and there are plenty of people on this forum that can vouch for me as a seller.
Thanks!
As far as improved lighting between halogens and bi-xenons, there is a huge difference with the light output and clarity. Having had the halogens on before upgrading the the xenons (that I am selling) the difference is night and day, literally. lol. It is pretty dramatic and you will definitely see the benefit of the xenons over the halogens.
You are correct about having to take the car to get coded (can be done at an independent shop if they have the STAR programming). The self leveling function does not work unless your car came factory equipped with the bi-xenons.
Let me know how you would like to proceed. You have my email address and there are plenty of people on this forum that can vouch for me as a seller.
Thanks!
...Huge Difference..Definitely worth the money!
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