Koolwipski

I want replace my stock headlights on my 1992 400E. I have seen several different versions fo the Euro replacements that come with clear corners but no bulbs. I need som advice on which headlights to buy and which Xenon bulbs to buy.

I found some on ebay, Item #8049376133, Mercedes W124 260E, 300E Euro Headlights Kit 1986-1993
Limited time only! Headlights on sale! only $229.00!!!!
All our Euro light assemblies for Mercedes W124 are new, ready to install and include left and right headlights, left and right clear side marker lights, wiring adapters, wiring diagram and step by step factory installation manual. Bulbs not included.

Seller is fourbyfourclub.

Will these wrk? Thanks. Steve

ashman

that will work, my only thing to question would be to ask the seller what brand they are.

Some people will tell you only buy bosch or hella units. That is fine, they are the best quality ones, but cost more.

In argument for the non bosch or hella units, I have the DEPO brand euros, and have had them for nearly 5 years, and I have had no issues with them whatsoever, perfect fit and finish.

I also got them for like $250.00 5 years ago when you just could not get bosch or hella units for less than $500.00, So I decided to chance it and save the money and go with the depos, and I have been completely satisfied.

So the choice you should be thinking about is if you want original OEM ones, or if you don;t mind going with Aftermarket copies. In my opinion, either of them will do the job just fine.

shadowgriffen

Hey Ash, where does one get these "Depo" euros??

ashman

I got mine from importvision.

www.importvision.com

you can call them and talk to ken and tell him Alon Asent you.

Alon

BZNHALFDZN

I have the Depo lights as well and I am very pleased with them.

CDP

I got my smoked Euro's from DEPO as well but I got them through German Ebay.

ptoro01

TYC has worked good for me so far paired with silverstar h4s, they are nice and bright....blind everyone, now aiming them is an art tho.

Pete

Bigpete123

I will second TYC. Mine have been great. I've had them for around a year and a half. Got my from www.katmac.com... bulbs, filler plates, harness/relay thingy, instructions, etc were all included. You use your stock fog bulbs. All I had to buy for the installation was a little solder and shrink tubing since I wanted to use the daytime lights (i.e. you tap into your parking lights, and your headlights will slightly glow when you turn your parking lights on).

Great value, IMHO. If you want to, you could get some chrome tape from the auto parts store and stick it on the gray plastic parts inside the light to give it a shinier look.

Koolwipski

The Katmac.com site has these and says it comes with H4 xenon bulbs - will i have to do any conversions or kits to make the xeons work? Just plug & play? Sorry about all the wuesitons, I am just really confused as to which lights to buy with what bulbs. I like the look of your TYC's.
ONE MORE THING - where do i get either the valance to eliminate the wipers or the euro wipers? I was told I had to buy new wiper otor mounts, etc...
BTW - I have had my 1992 400e for a month and have driven my 2005 truck once. I love this car.
THanks Steve

Bigpete123

Katmac will be your one-stop-shop, man. Trust me. The metal strips that go under the headlights will fill the spot where the wipers used to be. Simply remove the old plates and disconnect the wiper motors, kink the washer fluid tubes with some zip ties (so that they don't allow fluid to leak out), and put the new plates in.

The bulbs they give you will work for the application; they give you the connectors necessary to do the job.

Back when I bought from Katmac, they even provided a link to Tower Paint who will sell you color-matched spray paint. The metal plates should come from Katmac already primed. Mine needed a little bit of touch-up with primer before painting, but nothing big. The paint job won't be body-shop quality, but it will look good (since it's such a small area, it's not even detectable). I'd also order a can of clear coat from Tower while you're at it, or you can pick some up at the local auto-supply store.

Seriously, don't worry so much about it!

Koolwipski

Cool. Thanks bro. Sounds like a plan, I am ordering today.