w210 projector style/retrofit project
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w210 projector style/retrofit project
well since the car's being worked on at the shop i am buying a set of projectors that fit my years car instead of the ones that i moded to fit mine and were off by a little.......anyways here is the thing. I was thinking of doing the projector refrofit but its been so long and i've been out of the loop that i forgot how it all went....
i have my old ones to practice on i guess so i will swing by my shop to get them and try them out....
question is for you that have done this is what projectors did ya'll go with and what ballasts/bulbs as well....
from what i read the rs6 ones fit but one guy was selling ones that were 2-3/4in and i think there small but not sure.....
other then that what instructions do i need to actually do this project and last but not least i'm keeping my theme of black/white on my car but wanted to change things up by getting the black projectors.....
what do you guys think??
i have my old ones to practice on i guess so i will swing by my shop to get them and try them out....
question is for you that have done this is what projectors did ya'll go with and what ballasts/bulbs as well....
from what i read the rs6 ones fit but one guy was selling ones that were 2-3/4in and i think there small but not sure.....
other then that what instructions do i need to actually do this project and last but not least i'm keeping my theme of black/white on my car but wanted to change things up by getting the black projectors.....
what do you guys think??
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I saw the black out one, somehow they don't look as nice as the chrome one, but that's personal choise. If you can find a shop that let you try out different version of light in your car, that would be best.
For projector, anything would fit. However, if you go with either the E55 or RS6 bi-xenon, that would require least amount of work, since they are similar size with the projector that Depo use in the headlight. Not to mention that the shroud would fit in nicely.
I have the Lexus LS430 (2 1/2") for my headlight, took me forever to fabricate the housing/mount the the projector and shroud. If possible, you want to use the existing mount & housing of the Depo headlight, unless the projector is really superior, or you just want to try out the challenge. The housing & mount have to be really really rigid, to handle all the vibration & shock during the car moving, at the same time allow the ability to be adjusted. That's why going with the E55/RS6 and re-use the existing Depo housing/mount helps.
For the ballast, from what I've seen, ones like Denso (from Lexus), Mitsubishi (from Acura TL) won't trigger lamp failure when you turn on the light. I think the Hella Gen-3 also won't trigger light message. It's PITA to see lamp msg, and lot of ballast out there trigger the error warning, though they all work in turning on the xenon light.
If you want best light, go with Philips/Osram D2S 4300K, if you want nice color, go with Philips Ultinon, quite pricey thought ($250-300/pair)
I saw the black out one, somehow they don't look as nice as the chrome one, but that's personal choise. If you can find a shop that let you try out different version of light in your car, that would be best.
For projector, anything would fit. However, if you go with either the E55 or RS6 bi-xenon, that would require least amount of work, since they are similar size with the projector that Depo use in the headlight. Not to mention that the shroud would fit in nicely.
I have the Lexus LS430 (2 1/2") for my headlight, took me forever to fabricate the housing/mount the the projector and shroud. If possible, you want to use the existing mount & housing of the Depo headlight, unless the projector is really superior, or you just want to try out the challenge. The housing & mount have to be really really rigid, to handle all the vibration & shock during the car moving, at the same time allow the ability to be adjusted. That's why going with the E55/RS6 and re-use the existing Depo housing/mount helps.
For the ballast, from what I've seen, ones like Denso (from Lexus), Mitsubishi (from Acura TL) won't trigger lamp failure when you turn on the light. I think the Hella Gen-3 also won't trigger light message. It's PITA to see lamp msg, and lot of ballast out there trigger the error warning, though they all work in turning on the xenon light.
If you want best light, go with Philips/Osram D2S 4300K, if you want nice color, go with Philips Ultinon, quite pricey thought ($250-300/pair)
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Originally Posted by zam2000
Alex
I saw the black out one, somehow they don't look as nice as the chrome one, but that's personal choise. If you can find a shop that let you try out different version of light in your car, that would be best.
For projector, anything would fit. However, if you go with either the E55 or RS6 bi-xenon, that would require least amount of work, since they are similar size with the projector that Depo use in the headlight. Not to mention that the shroud would fit in nicely.
I have the Lexus LS430 (2 1/2") for my headlight, took me forever to fabricate the housing/mount the the projector and shroud. If possible, you want to use the existing mount & housing of the Depo headlight, unless the projector is really superior, or you just want to try out the challenge. The housing & mount have to be really really rigid, to handle all the vibration & shock during the car moving, at the same time allow the ability to be adjusted. That's why going with the E55/RS6 and re-use the existing Depo housing/mount helps.
For the ballast, from what I've seen, ones like Denso (from Lexus), Mitsubishi (from Acura TL) won't trigger lamp failure when you turn on the light. I think the Hella Gen-3 also won't trigger light message. It's PITA to see lamp msg, and lot of ballast out there trigger the error warning, though they all work in turning on the xenon light.
If you want best light, go with Philips/Osram D2S 4300K, if you want nice color, go with Philips Ultinon, quite pricey thought ($250-300/pair)
I saw the black out one, somehow they don't look as nice as the chrome one, but that's personal choise. If you can find a shop that let you try out different version of light in your car, that would be best.
For projector, anything would fit. However, if you go with either the E55 or RS6 bi-xenon, that would require least amount of work, since they are similar size with the projector that Depo use in the headlight. Not to mention that the shroud would fit in nicely.
I have the Lexus LS430 (2 1/2") for my headlight, took me forever to fabricate the housing/mount the the projector and shroud. If possible, you want to use the existing mount & housing of the Depo headlight, unless the projector is really superior, or you just want to try out the challenge. The housing & mount have to be really really rigid, to handle all the vibration & shock during the car moving, at the same time allow the ability to be adjusted. That's why going with the E55/RS6 and re-use the existing Depo housing/mount helps.
For the ballast, from what I've seen, ones like Denso (from Lexus), Mitsubishi (from Acura TL) won't trigger lamp failure when you turn on the light. I think the Hella Gen-3 also won't trigger light message. It's PITA to see lamp msg, and lot of ballast out there trigger the error warning, though they all work in turning on the xenon light.
If you want best light, go with Philips/Osram D2S 4300K, if you want nice color, go with Philips Ultinon, quite pricey thought ($250-300/pair)
would audi A4 projectors work as well? i want to do this with the least work possible, i don't have too much time on my hands these days so i don;t want too much custom work.......i rather get the rs6 ones over the e55 just from what i read with what you said about the reviews......
as far as the headlights, i don't know of any place around here that has them in stock other then ebay unless i talk to my bodyshop and ask them to look into it for me.....
i liked what this guy did so it made me think.......
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Originally Posted by mike430sport
I did mine with RS6 BiXenon projectors. Kept my OEM Ballasts that came with the car added 8000k bulbs and Led city light 
mike what color are yours?? they look blue in the pic but might be different in person
i want that purple color....
zam hurry up and check your email or pm......i need to get the parts this week.......
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Originally Posted by Richard023
Go for it Alex!!! I like the blk projectors, I saw a set at the SEMA show.
i really want them and think it'll fit in with my theme......
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rich did you see them on a w203 or w210??
i really want them and think it'll fit in with my theme......
i really want them and think it'll fit in with my theme......
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Originally Posted by Richard023
Actually, they weren't on a car but rather on a freestanding display. I think blk units would look good on your car...along with your theme.
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Originally Posted by alex@modbargains
i see.......gotcha....well you know who might have them local? i've only seen them on ebay and autodynamic doesn;t carry the black ones
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Like I said, anything thing would work in the W210 headlight, since the housing is quite large, and can accomodate anything. However, for least amount of work and get the best result, I think that the RS6 is the best out there. The eBay deal you sent to me is good. I have also bought lot of part from that person (Alex), just tell him that Huy is SoCal refer you, his email is onemean6_at_optonline.net , you should be able to get better deal than the one posted on eBay
I checked, and Depo only make the chrome version. The black and other color is from other Taiwan manufacture (Eagle..), copycat the ...Depo version. I had chance to check them out before, and the quality is not as good as the Depo one. So again, it's up to you.
If you want a good combination of light & color, ad a washer into the RS-6 shield, that will give your headlight a good bump in color. If you want to, we can arrange to meet, and I can add a washer for you. As always, the Philips or Osram 4300K will give you the most light, a 5000K Philips will probably get the light a bit whiter, and still remain bright. Anything over 6000K is mostly just color, not much brightness (it's foreground light only, good for show, but not much useful in driving at night)
Like I said, anything thing would work in the W210 headlight, since the housing is quite large, and can accomodate anything. However, for least amount of work and get the best result, I think that the RS6 is the best out there. The eBay deal you sent to me is good. I have also bought lot of part from that person (Alex), just tell him that Huy is SoCal refer you, his email is onemean6_at_optonline.net , you should be able to get better deal than the one posted on eBay
I checked, and Depo only make the chrome version. The black and other color is from other Taiwan manufacture (Eagle..), copycat the ...Depo version. I had chance to check them out before, and the quality is not as good as the Depo one. So again, it's up to you.
If you want a good combination of light & color, ad a washer into the RS-6 shield, that will give your headlight a good bump in color. If you want to, we can arrange to meet, and I can add a washer for you. As always, the Philips or Osram 4300K will give you the most light, a 5000K Philips will probably get the light a bit whiter, and still remain bright. Anything over 6000K is mostly just color, not much brightness (it's foreground light only, good for show, but not much useful in driving at night)
Originally Posted by alex@modbargains
zam check your email or pm on here, i sent a link of what i wanted to buy.....
would audi A4 projectors work as well? i want to do this with the least work possible, i don't have too much time on my hands these days so i don;t want too much custom work.......i rather get the rs6 ones over the e55 just from what i read with what you said about the reviews......
as far as the headlights, i don't know of any place around here that has them in stock other then ebay unless i talk to my bodyshop and ask them to look into it for me.....
i liked what this guy did so it made me think.......
would audi A4 projectors work as well? i want to do this with the least work possible, i don't have too much time on my hands these days so i don;t want too much custom work.......i rather get the rs6 ones over the e55 just from what i read with what you said about the reviews......
as far as the headlights, i don't know of any place around here that has them in stock other then ebay unless i talk to my bodyshop and ask them to look into it for me.....
i liked what this guy did so it made me think.......
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Originally Posted by Richard023
Hummmm, locally???? Really, Roger at Autodynamic can't get a set? How about ProCarParts (626.656.2900)? Or contact DEPO USA (Maxzone), speak with Galen - (909.822.3288), perhaps he can locate a local source.
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Originally Posted by zam2000
Alex
Like I said, anything thing would work in the W210 headlight, since the housing is quite large, and can accomodate anything. However, for least amount of work and get the best result, I think that the RS6 is the best out there. The eBay deal you sent to me is good. I have also bought lot of part from that person (Alex), just tell him that Huy is SoCal refer you, his email is onemean6_at_optonline.net , you should be able to get better deal than the one posted on eBay
I checked, and Depo only make the chrome version. The black and other color is from other Taiwan manufacture (Eagle..), copycat the ...Depo version. I had chance to check them out before, and the quality is not as good as the Depo one. So again, it's up to you.
If you want a good combination of light & color, ad a washer into the RS-6 shield, that will give your headlight a good bump in color. If you want to, we can arrange to meet, and I can add a washer for you. As always, the Philips or Osram 4300K will give you the most light, a 5000K Philips will probably get the light a bit whiter, and still remain bright. Anything over 6000K is mostly just color, not much brightness (it's foreground light only, good for show, but not much useful in driving at night)
Like I said, anything thing would work in the W210 headlight, since the housing is quite large, and can accomodate anything. However, for least amount of work and get the best result, I think that the RS6 is the best out there. The eBay deal you sent to me is good. I have also bought lot of part from that person (Alex), just tell him that Huy is SoCal refer you, his email is onemean6_at_optonline.net , you should be able to get better deal than the one posted on eBay
I checked, and Depo only make the chrome version. The black and other color is from other Taiwan manufacture (Eagle..), copycat the ...Depo version. I had chance to check them out before, and the quality is not as good as the Depo one. So again, it's up to you.
If you want a good combination of light & color, ad a washer into the RS-6 shield, that will give your headlight a good bump in color. If you want to, we can arrange to meet, and I can add a washer for you. As always, the Philips or Osram 4300K will give you the most light, a 5000K Philips will probably get the light a bit whiter, and still remain bright. Anything over 6000K is mostly just color, not much brightness (it's foreground light only, good for show, but not much useful in driving at night)
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Im sure Richard would appreciate it 
W211 E55 bixenon projectors up in thuuurrr!
I need new foglights. I went through 2 sets of the PIAA spark blue 7500k. At 100 bucks each time, Im done. Anyone know where to get some cheap *** H3 that look blue/purple?
Im sure Richard would appreciate it W211 E55 bixenon projectors up in thuuurrr!
I need new foglights. I went through 2 sets of the PIAA spark blue 7500k. At 100 bucks each time, Im done. Anyone know where to get some cheap *** H3 that look blue/purple?
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Originally Posted by The Godfather
whoring my pic again Im sure Richard would appreciate it
W211 E55 bixenon projectors up in thuuurrr!
I need new foglights. I went through 2 sets of the PIAA spark blue 7500k. At 100 bucks each time, Im done. Anyone know where to get some cheap *** H3 that look blue/purple?
Im sure Richard would appreciate it W211 E55 bixenon projectors up in thuuurrr!
I need new foglights. I went through 2 sets of the PIAA spark blue 7500k. At 100 bucks each time, Im done. Anyone know where to get some cheap *** H3 that look blue/purple?
and who said you could drop a pic on my thread??????
hahahaah, j/k momo......where you be at??? hey you get that rear plate from sean?
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Originally Posted by The Godfather
whoring my pic again Im sure Richard would appreciate it
W211 E55 bixenon projectors up in thuuurrr!
I need new foglights. I went through 2 sets of the PIAA spark blue 7500k. At 100 bucks each time, Im done. Anyone know where to get some cheap *** H3 that look blue/purple?
Im sure Richard would appreciate it W211 E55 bixenon projectors up in thuuurrr!
I need new foglights. I went through 2 sets of the PIAA spark blue 7500k. At 100 bucks each time, Im done. Anyone know where to get some cheap *** H3 that look blue/purple?
I may have an extra set of the 7500K PIAA Spark Blue H3s, gotta search.
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AutoSave Crystal Evolution 7000K H3's are bluish/purplish - they last and won't break your budget.
AutoSave Crystal Evolution 7000K H3's are bluish/purplish - they last and won't break your budget.
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Richard, hook me up if you found them!!!
Whitey, those are the old FMG's :P Can you send me some of those bulbs? I never heard of that brand. Im gonna go check ebay
Whitey, those are the old FMG's :P Can you send me some of those bulbs? I never heard of that brand. Im gonna go check ebay
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Gikser, the citiy lights in the new style headlights are different than on the stock headlight. IT's a wedge bulb. I have Polarg bulbs. I need new ones actually, I got one go out on me
Gikser, the citiy lights in the new style headlights are different than on the stock headlight. IT's a wedge bulb. I have Polarg bulbs. I need new ones actually, I got one go out on me
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you mind?? make your own thread and talk about it.......
hey so you gotta bake the light or what??? i don't remember.....
i brought home one of head lights and started taking it apart.....
do i gotta bake the sucka or what?
you mind?? make your own thread and talk about it.......
hey so you gotta bake the light or what??? i don't remember.....
i brought home one of head lights and started taking it apart.....
do i gotta bake the sucka or what?
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Originally Posted by The Godfather
Richard, hook me up if you found them!!!
Whitey, those are the old FMG's :P Can you send me some of those bulbs? I never heard of that brand. Im gonna go check ebay
Whitey, those are the old FMG's :P Can you send me some of those bulbs? I never heard of that brand. Im gonna go check ebay
Alex - What's the verdict? Any luck finding the blk projectors?
