Just some pix to share
05-24-2005, 07:39 PM
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Just some pix to share
Got a pair of 2005 Lexus LS430 projector (earlier year, 2001-2004 use reflector). It's the king in the HID retro world right now. Kind of pricey (rare & performance), but the end result seem to worth it
Finished retrofitting it into my Depo headlight. Sold the previous one to HighEnd (looking forward to seeing it in his Benz). Some gain, some lose, compared to the RS6. The LS430 is much wider (no problem covering 5-6 lanes) & more even, and much sharper. The RS6 is more intensive, further, nicer purple flick, and highbeam bi-xenon.
Some pix I share w/ fellow in the HID forum. First pix is picture of the LS430 projector: in the turning-housing, and with the shroud removed. I put them next to a BMW 330 projector (bi-xenon) for size reference.
I tested my headlight against the BMW 545, and it beats the Bimmer one by a long shot.
Finished retrofitting it into my Depo headlight. Sold the previous one to HighEnd (looking forward to seeing it in his Benz). Some gain, some lose, compared to the RS6. The LS430 is much wider (no problem covering 5-6 lanes) & more even, and much sharper. The RS6 is more intensive, further, nicer purple flick, and highbeam bi-xenon.
Some pix I share w/ fellow in the HID forum. First pix is picture of the LS430 projector: in the turning-housing, and with the shroud removed. I put them next to a BMW 330 projector (bi-xenon) for size reference.
I tested my headlight against the BMW 545, and it beats the Bimmer one by a long shot.
05-24-2005, 07:52 PM
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2001 E320 (210.065), Brilliant Silver; 2002 Ducati ST-2, Arrest-me Red
Looks Good, Zam
I like people who want a look and are willing to expend the time and effort to make it happen. It's an interesting look with the lights off, too.
Enjoy the one-of-a-kind ride,
Greg
Enjoy the one-of-a-kind ride,
Greg
05-24-2005, 10:37 PM
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Zam you are the king of HID and you just keep getting better and better.
I'm curious to know how many times you've changed OR plugged in a new set of lights to your headland plugs????
Keep up the good work!!!!
I'm curious to know how many times you've changed OR plugged in a new set of lights to your headland plugs????
Keep up the good work!!!!
05-25-2005, 12:14 AM
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C219 CLS / W220 † / W211† / W210 E55 † / W210 Brabus † / Hamann 540i † /
man, those are sweet. I cant wait till i get my car so i can put mine in. Thursday..........so close yet so far. Funny, i dont even have the car yet, but i have headlights waiting, wheels waiting, door stills waiting, and maybe Tail lights (*wink*wink*).....
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05-25-2005, 01:59 PM
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ZAM,
That's impressive.
Those lights really light up well at night.
I had no idea that they were so much brighter than the ones that I have now.
Hope you get some more.
I am interested in upgrading mine.
Let me know.
That's impressive.
Those lights really light up well at night.
I had no idea that they were so much brighter than the ones that I have now.
Hope you get some more.
I am interested in upgrading mine.
Let me know.
05-31-2005, 11:45 AM
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Your car take a crown of nicest W210 now 
. Used to be Mike-the-Doctor car, but too bad it's toasted.
Wish mine was black.
. Used to be Mike-the-Doctor car, but too bad it's toasted. Wish mine was black.
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Good stuff Zam, I'm always impressed at the lengths you will go to in the search for the perfect headlight. 
05-31-2005, 10:21 PM
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Thanks Zam
My baby was scratched up just last week by some dumba** in my parking lot at work. She's going to be in the shop for a bit getting some refinishing on the rear bumper.
My baby was scratched up just last week by some dumba** in my parking lot at work. She's going to be in the shop for a bit getting some refinishing on the rear bumper.
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'98 W210 'ZAM' projectors, Lorinser grnd effects/exhaust, SLAMMED, Zenetti wheels, staggered Potenza
One HAPPY Customer - 1998 W210 Retrofit w/Xenon Projectors
Although I did not get around to installing my Xenon projectors, which Zam setup for me in late April, I finally had the time to do the install during the Memorial Day weekend. NEEDLESS-TO-SAY, I am ONE HAPPY CUSTOMER!!! Zam, sent me the projectors, with the W211 lens retrofit, ballasts, and Xenon bulbs, and easy plug-n-play install instructions, to replace my stock 1998 W210 Xenon headlights. It took me almost four hours (most of one hour was spent finessing the headlight washer assembly) to complete the install. I did not even have to call Zam for any install assistance, even though he told me to call him if I had any questions. NEEDLESS-TO-SAY, ZAM UR DA MAN!!! ...posting pics soon...
