ory

My headlights could look more flash (they are made of a plastic material and you cant see threw them )
Is there a replacemnet, maybe non geniun that could improve the appearance of the headlights...
The new model E series look great. Are they interchangeable.
1999 e240 210

Whitey

This looks like a re-post.

But here's straight answers:

1) No, the current model W211 E's light cannot be transplanted onto a W210; but
2) You can get after market projector upgrades that look like the current model E (however there are quality issues and you will need to modify to make them acceptable functionally) - BTW, where have you been all this time? There's numerous posts on these lights lately

There are you based? With an E240, you're definitely not in the US.

why_not

There is a third option..

Factory Xenon.. they are halfway there..
The outer shell is clear.. -but u cant se the "mirror" only


-With a 240.. it could be Denmark..

Rgds kim

ory

Firstly,,, only been reading this site for a week ,,,,is that ok
Next, im from australia where you pay twice the price for imported cars
average price for a e320 around $120,000
e240 because lots of people are out of reach of paying for a e320,,,, a e240 $98,000 new,,,
3 year old model still paying around $70,000
Have u a site that i can look at for extra bits for the benz,, thanks fellas

why_not

Ory..

So lucky u are.. here in dk we have 180% tax and 25% vat on cars..

Here is a site with lots of pictures of Benz modifications..
http://groups.msn.com/mbenznl/pictures

Besides that. take a look in this forum.. and try to use the search.

There is tons of information.. many folks in the forum perfers that u try to search first.. and ask later.
Many posts are very detailed with DIY and pictures so reposts arent so easy....

But we are all very helpfull..

Rgds kim

Whitey

Settle down..no offence, was just curious why you couldnt see all those posts on the projectors - been noticing u in here for a while.

BTW I have a place and relatives in OZ so I know what its like and its no different in HK. No need to be so defensive about the 240 thing, I was just trying to identify where you are so I can point you in the right direction, if in HK or other asian countries, I can tell u where to get it. Hey, I got one too....peace out man

ory

Sorry to sound that im pissed off ,but im not.
Just thought askking first about mods from members is more up to date than reading old info.
anyway fellas drive safe,, seeya

Whitey

No worries matey . If you're in Sydney, I may have a contact for MB parts but not the projectors, which are available in other parts of Asia - remember, you will be needing a right hand drive version, so the ones on Ebay may not work.

BTW, how does the 240 perform on highways (not much chance to let her rip out here )? In its stock form it'll probably be helpless against the home grown Commodores and Falcons but with a few simple mods, it should be better.

And also, my comment about the 240 before was because there is nothing smaller than a 320 in the US.

jadakiss64

I have a 1997 E420 and I was wondering can someone point me in the direction to get these put on my car

Website,Someone To Call, etc!

Also can you replace these yourself or you need a mechanic!

After see those pictures, I have to have them

zam2000

Here's instruction for 96-99 W210 light replacement

johnny's E320

Was surfing for aftermarket headlights for my W210 in USA and saw your photos on replacing the assembly. Thanks! Great job!

BTW, I'm in Bangkok for four months and noticed lots of aftermarket shops all over the place. But since my car is in California, how can I be sure they will fit? These shops are often inside big shopping malls and look like any other auto shop around the globe. I know if I ship them home, it could spell trouble, but I can get both headlights in Euro-syle for a mere $350 USD. Is this a fair price?? Maybe I can send a photo later of the units and share.

Thanks for replies!
J.

raymond g-

you and i share same headlight. for that price, you can get from Autodynamic.com for basically the same price and not have to worry about shipping and fit problems (not knowing what it is you're seeing over there).

zam2000

They're RHD there, can't use the light here.

yoram611

what does RHD mean ?

are those lights legal in europe ?

are the front lenses glass or plastic ?

johnny's E320

RHD means Right Hand Drive. They drive on the opposite side of the road than the US. Like in England. I am assuming that you mentioned this because the headlight beam cast is also the opposite.

Is this correct?

Whitey

Precisely! Headlights are designed to point slightly away from on-coming traffic hence altho RHD lights will physically fit on LHD cars, they are not recommended for obvious reasons.