HID Upgrade
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HID Upgrade
I recently installed an entire HID system on my 1996 E320, including the headlight washer system and self leveling system. I brought the Hella light assemblies used off of e-bay for $500.00 for the pair, including bulbs and ballast. and I brought the washer and self leveling system from PUMA for $380.00. Every hole is in place for direct bolt-in. Even the brake line holders have an extra slot for the cable that must be run from the rear axle, where the leveling system bolts-in, to the headlights. In addition, the kit from PUMA, which is also made by Hella, has a wiring harness for the headlight washers. Further the kits come with the body parts for the washers (they need to be painted to match your car color) and new washer bottles and hoses with clips. The job is a little involved, but the kit comes with complete instructions. Contrary to what I have read on this forum, every part is a direct plug-in and bolt-in. No cutting involved. I have been running this system for about three months and have had no problems at all. Believe me, there is a big difference in the lighting. Once you go HID you will never go back. I also brought a new set of HID lenses from Capital West because, living in New York City, I was concerned that if the lense got cracked, the dealer does not sell replacement leneses -- you have to buy the whole light assembly.
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want to upgrade to HID for my E420 too!
HI,
I am also thinking of upgrading my 97 E420 to HID.
I know the HID kits cost around $500 to $600. But the clear headlight assembly for HID from mercedes cost about $2000.
When you upgrade to HID did you use the original headlights?
YOu mentioned you were able to get clear lens for your headlight without buying the whole headlight assembly. Can you please give me more info on this? Where can I buy just the clear lens fro my leadlights and how much are they?
Thanks
Ed
I am also thinking of upgrading my 97 E420 to HID.
I know the HID kits cost around $500 to $600. But the clear headlight assembly for HID from mercedes cost about $2000.
When you upgrade to HID did you use the original headlights?
YOu mentioned you were able to get clear lens for your headlight without buying the whole headlight assembly. Can you please give me more info on this? Where can I buy just the clear lens fro my leadlights and how much are they?
Thanks
Ed
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Try the Clear Plastic 3m Film from www.clearbra.com
They offer a $1000.00 Warranty on the lens
I Have Used them After I replaced a Lite Assy
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They offer a $1000.00 Warranty on the lens
I Have Used them After I replaced a Lite Assy
So Far So Good!
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Re: want to upgrade to HID for my E420 too!
Originally posted by cabby850
HI,
I am also thinking of upgrading my 97 E420 to HID.
I know the HID kits cost around $500 to $600. But the clear headlight assembly for HID from mercedes cost about $2000.
When you upgrade to HID did you use the original headlights?
YOu mentioned you were able to get clear lens for your headlight without buying the whole headlight assembly. Can you please give me more info on this? Where can I buy just the clear lens fro my leadlights and how much are they?
Thanks
Ed
HI,
I am also thinking of upgrading my 97 E420 to HID.
I know the HID kits cost around $500 to $600. But the clear headlight assembly for HID from mercedes cost about $2000.
When you upgrade to HID did you use the original headlights?
YOu mentioned you were able to get clear lens for your headlight without buying the whole headlight assembly. Can you please give me more info on this? Where can I buy just the clear lens fro my leadlights and how much are they?
Thanks
Ed
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capital west in NYC?
Hi MTL,
Can you give me more info on Capital West in NYC? THe placewhere you said you get the clear lens from. How much did it cost? I also live in NYC and would like to upgrade to HID too.
Thanks for your help.
Ed
Can you give me more info on Capital West in NYC? THe placewhere you said you get the clear lens from. How much did it cost? I also live in NYC and would like to upgrade to HID too.
Thanks for your help.
Ed
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2001 E320, 2001 330CI, 1995 325i, 1988 RX7 Trubo
Xenon
I just install the xenon headlight kit to my 2001 E320, It works well coz it just plug and play (replace the headight with Xenon ballast inside). The lens is clear and its REALLY brighter & whiter than the factory xenon. I bought it from bekkers.com for $1199. The headlight kit it made by Hella and it is same as the OEM, just the OEM has the Mecedes & Hella sticker and my headlight only has the Hella sticker. I believe it is the EURO model headlight style coz it comes with clear lens. US version IS NOT COME WITH CLEAR LENS
