E-Class (W124) 1984-1995: E 260, E 300, E 320, E 420, E 500 (Includes CE, T, TD models)

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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 08:38 PM
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Sorry for being such a noob but what headlight bulbs does the W124 use? I am getting chrome clear headlights for my car and I will order some PIAA bulbs for them. PIAA is the best right? I am pretty sure I need H4 for low/high beam and H3 for fog lights but I am not sure. Am I correct? Also what's the difference between 9000series and Hseries bulbs?
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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 09:14 PM
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I'm getting Luminics Ultra Blue lights soon when I get my new headlights. They're supposed to represent the look of HID real well.

http://www.luminicsusa.com/detail.as...04SF&Type=9004
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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 10:48 PM
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So, do I need 9004 for the low/high beam? H3 for the fog lights?

According to Sylvania's website that's what it fits. I am thinking about getting some silverstars 9004SU and H3ST? I will also check out what STLe320 is suggesting. What does everybody else think? PIAA-Silverstar-Luminics-Other? Please help me out. I need EXTREME White
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 02:22 AM
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I am running Mtec Super White H4's in my euro headlights. After trying about 5 different kinds, I am very satisfied with these, pure white and only around $25. These are more of a pure white than the Silverstars, Nokya's and Eurolites. I found these to be almost identical to the light output of the JDM Piaa bulbs.

These are the ones I use

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MTEC-...Z1218608597299
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 05:23 AM
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I am running Mtec Super White H4's in my euro headlights. After trying about 5 different kinds, I am very satisfied with these, pure white and only around $25. These are more of a pure white than the Silverstars, Nokya's and Eurolites. I found these to be almost identical to the light output of the JDM Piaa bulbs.

These are the ones I use

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MTEC-...Z1218608597299
2PHAST is a very reputable member so I will trust him. I'll try to find some MTEC bulbs. If I can't find any then PIAA is next. Thank you all
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Demos_sav
So, do I need 9004 for the low/high beam? H3 for the fog lights?

According to Sylvania's website that's what it fits. I am thinking about getting some silverstars 9004SU and H3ST? I will also check out what STLe320 is suggesting. What does everybody else think? PIAA-Silverstar-Luminics-Other? Please help me out. I need EXTREME White
Are you in Cyprus ?

Do you have Euro headlights ?

9004 is used only in the US Spec headlight, Euro spec uses the H4 for the lamp.
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 10:17 AM
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Demo, you should not have to try TOO hard to find these, 2phast provided a link to a brand new set on ebay, same seller I used.

I took 2phast's advice 2 months ago...
Mtecs are well worth the price.

More listings:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MTEC-...mZ360077723373

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MTEC-...mZ360078794319

Good luck!

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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 11:00 AM
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Looks like he's in Greece, folks....should have H4 bulbs as per RBYCC's comments

Try ebay in europe if the american sellers wont ship to Greece
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 02:21 PM
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Looks like he's in Greece, folks....should have H4 bulbs as per RBYCC's comments

Try ebay in europe if the american sellers wont ship to Greece
I live in Cyprus, not Greece but nevermind.

Anyway, those in the attachement are the Euros right? So they should have H4. But I ordered these off eBay. What will these take? H4/H3 or 9004/H3?
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 02:33 PM
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My bad, I had a huge brain fart, obviously....considering Cyprus is its own country right in front of my home country...hahaha I had the vision of where it is on the map in the middle east and I still typed greece, twice. HAHA,

Sorry!!
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 02:54 PM
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My bad, I had a huge brain fart, obviously....considering Cyprus is its own country right in front of my home country...hahaha I had the vision of where it is on the map in the middle east and I still typed greece, twice. HAHA,

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Don't worry. There is no need to apologize.

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