US-spec headlight wipers on...
08-07-2003, 12:07 AM
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US-spec headlight wipers on...
Well, one question. Is it possible to use US-spec headlight wipers on Euro headlights?
Also, where can I get a plastic cover on the rear trunk lid (90+ style)?
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Also, where can I get a plastic cover on the rear trunk lid (90+ style)?
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08-07-2003, 04:45 AM
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Originally posted by omegabenz6
why do you want the plastic? i think the cloth one looks better.
Are you refering to the cover on the inside of the trunk?
I am not sure about the headlights.
why do you want the plastic? i think the cloth one looks better.
Are you refering to the cover on the inside of the trunk?
I am not sure about the headlights.
08-07-2003, 08:16 AM
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Either get the plastic piece for the trunk from a dealer or a junkyard...its pretty cheap either way. I could wholesale you a new one if you want to go that route.
You can fit the US wipers on Euro lites but you have to switch the motors to the other sides and jerry rig a way to hold the motor on the bottom of the headlamp housing..and mod the wiper filler panel below the lite....I did it and a week later spent the $200 on the wipers, motors, and panels from a 1994-95 W124...just didn't look right to me with the US wipers.
You can fit the US wipers on Euro lites but you have to switch the motors to the other sides and jerry rig a way to hold the motor on the bottom of the headlamp housing..and mod the wiper filler panel below the lite....I did it and a week later spent the $200 on the wipers, motors, and panels from a 1994-95 W124...just didn't look right to me with the US wipers.
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08-10-2003, 01:17 PM
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Originally posted by zeronero
I have seen a 124 with the euro headlights and the american wipers in the stock postion, it looks strange.
I have seen a 124 with the euro headlights and the american wipers in the stock postion, it looks strange.
i share this opinion, it looks strange-sort of like you couldn't afford to fix them right...
euro lights with no wipers are still a HUGE upgrade.
tyc/depo are "knock-offs", they are cheap replacements.
NO MATTER what any brother or sister here says, there are fit and finish as well as quality issues regarding these lights!!!!!
adding euro lights is not cheap, neither is owning a merc. if you need to wait a bit for better quality DO IT!
OEM parts are oem for a reason. hella or bosch is the best way to go.
www.puma-access.com has oem hella euros for around 335.00, includes lights and INSTRUCTIONS.
you can get the trunk filler panel insert from any m.b.dealership. it will come primed and must be painted.
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08-11-2003, 11:06 AM
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Originally posted by Asmod3us
What color are you looking for in the plastic trunk piece? I may have a few used ones around if you're interested.
What color are you looking for in the plastic trunk piece? I may have a few used ones around if you're interested.
i'd like to maybe remove mine so i can use my euro tag at car shows.
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08-11-2003, 01:28 PM
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Originally posted by Asmod3us
What color are you looking for in the plastic trunk piece? I may have a few used ones around if you're interested.
What color are you looking for in the plastic trunk piece? I may have a few used ones around if you're interested.
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