View Poll Results: w124 headlight wiper poll
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headlight wipers or no headlight wipers
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headlight wipers or no headlight wipers
thinking of removing the headlight wipers on my 124. think it may make it look more modern. car has the 94-95 headlights and wipers on it already. any input appreciated
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From: Atlanta, GA
'95 Smoke Silver S124
Ive got a Wagon without the wipers and, as much as I miss them (they are a distinctly Benz accessory in my book), I agree that sans wipers makes the car look cleaner and more modern. Its all about if you are going for the aggressive Benz look or the Super Clean Updated look... (and who's to say there is no Happy Middle Ground there?)
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definitely keep the wipers, as already mentioned it makes it more agressive. When i narrowed my final car purchase down to two cars, i picked the one i have now because it had the wipers! my wipers are not even functional any more, but i love how they look.
if you want the happy middle ground, paint them body color, that's what i did. i've gotten at least 3pm's from random people asking me where they can BUY wipers, not how to get rid of them, so i guess it's a matter of taste. this is what i did with mine:
if you want the happy middle ground, paint them body color, that's what i did. i've gotten at least 3pm's from random people asking me where they can BUY wipers, not how to get rid of them, so i guess it's a matter of taste. this is what i did with mine:
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1987 300E
My `87 has the headlight wiper's (functional) as well and I've opted to keep them for the simple reason that they are unigue to Merc's (and some Volvo's). My car even came with a car-phone system (dealer installed) complete with a hand's-free mic and I've kept all that intact as well. If I were you, I'd keep them but perhap's do what myself and ZedStyle have done....paint them to match the car. More of a modern look without loosing a Merc trademark option.
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From: Elk Grove, Ca.
1989 300E 105,000 miles
Wipers!
Just converted my 1989 300E to a more modern look with Euro Lights w/o wipers!
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Left the amber corner lights on for now, may change to clear markers later!
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Left the amber corner lights on for now, may change to clear markers later!
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From: Earthquake Coutry, So. Cal.
1995 E 300 Diesel
Here's another vote for "I'd keep the wipers". I think the wipers are a part of the Mercedes identity almost as much as the star on the hood...but then of course, that's just my personal opinion. 
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1992 300CE
Keep it. The wipers hold an elegance to the car that most cars dont have. theyre honestly kind of pointless but i love them and i think its more stylish.
Hey Zed, where did you get your euro wipers? Did you pay alot?
Hey Zed, where did you get your euro wipers? Did you pay alot?
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94 Wagon and 94 Cabriolet
I found the wipers useful for winter driving, but on introduction of euro lights to each car, I've eliminated them each time.
I prefer less to catch the eye there,
but Zed's painted wipers are awesome,
best of both worlds.
^did you look at eshocks.com?
I prefer less to catch the eye there,
but Zed's painted wipers are awesome,
best of both worlds.
^did you look at eshocks.com?
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Enzo, my Benzo
He bought the car with those headlight wipers, his car is a 94 so they came with them and look like the euro wipers but are actually US spec. He painted his though which looks GREAT on his car and is the best solution if you want the wipers but want them cleaner looking.
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1988 300CE Coupe
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1994 E320 Dragon Wagon
Chuck 'em if they're toast like mine. Cost of repair is more than the value of use. Dummy wipers that are non-functional are lame. I do like the white buggers Zed detailed - very cool.
So... where do you get blank-off panels? Someone claimed they were a $10 dealer item. The dealer has never heard of them nor could produce a part number.
So... where do you get blank-off panels? Someone claimed they were a $10 dealer item. The dealer has never heard of them nor could produce a part number.
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94 Wagon and 94 Cabriolet
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