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Old Jul 4, 2012 | 09:59 AM
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Top bulb? The AZN? That's not even a globe, is it?
Yes thats correct the top one.. Funny looking bulb lol but it performs pretty dam good and gives out a nice bright white colour to match the xenons..
A little bit more pricier than other bulbs but they last and have a stronger output compared to the rest.. I suppose you pay for what you get ..
I've experimented with a few different type of bulbs in the past and these seem to be the best in my opinion
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Old Jul 4, 2012 | 10:06 AM
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...And it looks okay OFF, inside the headlamp housing??
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Old Jul 4, 2012 | 10:41 AM
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...And it looks okay OFF, inside the headlamp housing??
Yes it does.. It tucks in nicely and isn't protruding out like crazy
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Old Jul 4, 2012 | 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by eddieo45
my bulb fixation continues! Forum sponsor AZN suggested these @ 5000K for $19 per pair...


searching for "LED globes," I found these, but at $1.75 each, they can't possibly be right...


these at $5.50/pair don't say how many LEDs (AZN has 8) and they're 6000K...
The difference is mine are canbus LEDs with built in resistors so won't throw an error when you run them, unlike those other two you listed which don't have similar built in circuitry. We also use CREE LED components which is top of the line. Another thing you want to look for is total lumen output. Our wedge LEDs output 65lm.
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Old Jul 5, 2012 | 05:48 PM
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Everyone loves the AZNs Michael! I'll email you an order for the city lights plus any interiors you suggest (and the darn license plate lights, though I still don't understand why I'd want my plate to be easier to read, the way I drive!)
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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 06:03 AM
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what do they look like when off? I can't see straight into your lights on any of your pics.
In the side markers they look fine because you can't see them but for the DL's they look kinda crappy because you can clearly see the individual yellow LEDs and the circuit board. I have a set of non error globes that I'm going to toss in and clean the look up dramatically. I'll get some pics for you this weekend okay?

The light output of the ANZ are really good though, the 5K and 8K color coding is quite accurate as well, not more than one step off as compared to HID coloring.
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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 09:05 PM
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For Eddie.

This is W203 & I hope it helps your question. I don't have WIS method:

"Hello guys,

My right fog light glass broke as well last week. I ordered the part from MB, it took a day to come in. I'll post the part number once I dig it up from the trash.

Fairly easy to do, took me 15 min.

Turn the wheel all the way to the right, I feel that it was easier to access the wheel panel, or you could just take off your wheel.

There are three 10mm size nuts that are located on the lower part of the wheel panel

On that same panel there are two snap tight fasteners.
I bought extra fasteners from MB just in case I screwed one up.
Pull the center pin out with a flat head, once the pin is out you could pull out the whole thing with your fingers.

On the bottom of your front bumper you will see 4 or 5 more fasteners, can't remember.

After you pull those out you could pull the wheel panel out to get access to your fog light.

There are two 8mm nuts holding your fog light in place. There are on both sides of the lamp, you can't miss them. Once you pull those nuts out you could push your fog light out from the outside in.

The fog light glass cost me 25 dollars from MB and the fasteners were a buck each."




See posts 71 & 72 here for pics

https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...og+lamp+access
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Old Jul 7, 2012 | 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by eddieo45
what do they look like when off? I can't see straight into your lights on any of your pics.
Originally Posted by Kevwood
In the side markers they look fine because you can't see them but for the DL's they look kinda crappy because you can clearly see the individual yellow LEDs and the circuit board. I have a set of non error globes that I'm going to toss in and clean the look up dramatically. I'll get some pics for you this weekend okay?

The light output of the ANZ are really good though, the 5K and 8K color coding is quite accurate as well, not more than one step off as compared to HID coloring.
As promised;



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Old Jul 7, 2012 | 08:40 AM
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Love that carbon fibre hood. :O
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Old Jul 7, 2012 | 08:49 AM
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Thx Kev, if you have any info on the canbus globe you plan to use, please let me know.
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Old Jul 7, 2012 | 02:04 PM
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Love that carbon fibre hood. :O
Thanks man, I like it more everyday. Quite a few of my buddies here now have seen it and the consensus is unanimous - don't paint it

Originally Posted by eddieo45
Thx Kev, if you have any info on the canbus globe you plan to use, please let me know.
I swapped the bulbs out today, the globes lookd way better than the raw ANZ but the light output was very low in comparison, so, ANZ stays put. On another note, I finally remembered to change out my license plate lights with the ANZ LED's;



Unbelievable difference in brightness and color! I will say this though, after the ANZ bulb was on for about 20 seconds the circuit board and heat sink was smoking hot, I hope it's will not lead to a shortened life.
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Old Jul 7, 2012 | 04:42 PM
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your spoiler makes me want to sit on it lol
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Old Jul 7, 2012 | 05:34 PM
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your spoiler makes me want to sit on it lol
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lol

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Old Jul 7, 2012 | 11:25 PM
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your spoiler makes me want to sit on it lol
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There's going to be lots of guys with them very soon as a result of the group buy - go perv one on a car in your own country
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Old Jul 8, 2012 | 12:42 AM
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There's going to be lots of guys with them very soon as a result of the group buy - go perv one on a car in your own country
haahhahahah
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I will say this though, after the ANZ bulb was on for about 20 seconds the circuit board and heat sink was smoking hot, I hope it's will not lead to a shortened life.
any update?
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any update?
Well, they are still working but since I posted the bulb change in early July I've only driven the car at night once or twice, I've been so busy traveling that the car hasn't had to be refueled for 2 months
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Old Sep 1, 2012 | 01:35 PM
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Hey Eddie I have had my ANZ bulbs in for alittle over 6 months now seems to be fine.. Hey Kev long time hope all is well..
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Old Sep 2, 2012 | 05:48 AM
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Hey Eddie I have had my ANZ bulbs in for alittle over 6 months now seems to be fine.. Hey Kev long time hope all is well..
Hey Louie, all is good man, just been so damn busy with work, I took on an expanded role a while back and its keeping me traveling a lot, flying 4 - 6 times a week now.

A few new goodies (supposed to be) going on the car this next weekend, I'll update my thread with pics.
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A few new goodies (supposed to be) going on the car this next weekend, I'll update my thread with pics.
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N.Pirrone do you mind taking a picture of your car with the lights on? i am planning on swapping my oem xenons with quads very soon.
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