OMG!!! I lost my "eggs"!!!!!!
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OMG!!! I lost my "eggs"!!!!!!
Finally found some updated Advantgarde/E55 tails (genuine MB).......and was very pleased that they are much cheaper than first thought 
......but quite honestly, I somehow I miss my old tails 
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......but quite honestly, I somehow I miss my old tails ........ Last edited by Whitey; Apr 17, 2004 at 04:09 PM.
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Honestly guys, don't they look a bit "plain" compared to the old ones.........
Here it is up close:
Oh, many thanks to Jimmy for the "on-line" assistance on the conversion and the pressure to spend some more $$$$$$
P.S. please don't hassle me about the bling bling mirrors
Here it is up close:
Oh, many thanks to Jimmy for the "on-line" assistance on the conversion and the pressure to spend some more $$$$$$
P.S. please don't hassle me about the bling bling mirrors
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Originally posted by Corp DL
Whitey, they look great! You're just used to the old tail-lamps. If you don't like them I'll give you my address & you can ship them to me!
Whitey, they look great! You're just used to the old tail-lamps. If you don't like them I'll give you my address & you can ship them to me!
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I love them. Totally updates your car. Like you, I missed the old lights for about a few hours, until I caught the glimpes of the new lights while backing up into a parking spot. The old lights are a class act no doubt but old is old.
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I agree. Clear top tail lights look WAAAYY better on light color W210
Originally posted by E-Klasse
I think the clear top ones would look better on your white car. The smoked blinker looks to dark for your car.
I think the clear top ones would look better on your white car. The smoked blinker looks to dark for your car.
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I'm glad there's so mixed feelings about those lights to justify my confusion.
Zam, I did remember your recommendation from my earlier test pics and I did agree somewhat but then I saw a white SL55 and fell in love with the tints against white.....but somehow the design of the W210 E55 lights don't look as tight with a white car .
I'm not saying the E55 lights look bad and in isolation, on dark cars or as Jimmy had said before, one's with tinted windows, they look so much classier than the clear type. It is comforting to hear someone with a white one liking it tho' (CorpDL, yo!).
I wouldn't mind swapping eventually but shipping will just kill it folks
Zam, I did remember your recommendation from my earlier test pics and I did agree somewhat but then I saw a white SL55 and fell in love with the tints against white.....but somehow the design of the W210 E55 lights don't look as tight with a white car
. I'm not saying the E55 lights look bad and in isolation, on dark cars or as Jimmy had said before, one's with tinted windows, they look so much classier than the clear type. It is comforting to hear someone with a white one liking it tho' (CorpDL, yo!).
I wouldn't mind swapping eventually but shipping will just kill it folks
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Originally posted by MB AMG
I don't know which one is better.
and for some reason, the AMG monoblock look great on your car! Must be the colour...
I don't know which one is better.
and for some reason, the AMG monoblock look great on your car! Must be the colour...
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Yes, color has a lot to do with it, thats why the clear updated lights might have looked better:
Yes, color has a lot to do with it, thats why the clear updated lights might have looked better:
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You saying the clear one would look better too? Dang, maybe some chrome frames around it may make it a little more interesting........
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I cant get tthe new taillights to fit on my 210. The wire that leads to the light is too short and does not reach the connector on the light. The connector on the old lights is on the top side of the inside light. Any suggestions? Also how do you get the side opposite the screws to sit flush against the car and not look like it's popping out?
I hads the lights shaved to fit the sockets as recommended on this forum.
Do I need a body shop to install?
Thanks for any help.
I hads the lights shaved to fit the sockets as recommended on this forum.
Do I need a body shop to install?
Thanks for any help.
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clco:
1) Strange that the wire is too short, I have plenty slack with mine........are you sure its not caught one something?
2) I presume you mean the middle two lights. Mine fits almost perfectly flat (the bolt on the inside sits against the panel...it did take a bit of convincing tho) ......I would be very worried that it didn't cuz it may mean water will seep thru. Sounds like you just need to shave off more of the inside......some bits need to be pretty thin. There is a risk of over-filing to the relectors so u'll need to be careful as well as patient (took me over 3 hrs without the right tools!). If you're in So Cal/LA, Jimmy may be able to help. good luck!
1) Strange that the wire is too short, I have plenty slack with mine........are you sure its not caught one something?
2) I presume you mean the middle two lights. Mine fits almost perfectly flat (the bolt on the inside sits against the panel...it did take a bit of convincing tho) ......I would be very worried that it didn't cuz it may mean water will seep thru. Sounds like you just need to shave off more of the inside......some bits need to be pretty thin. There is a risk of over-filing to the relectors so u'll need to be careful as well as patient (took me over 3 hrs without the right tools!). If you're in So Cal/LA, Jimmy may be able to help. good luck!
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Same as the clear ones (at least where I am)....I understand they are slightly over USD200+ in the US...Jimmydagreek can get them and even modify for you if you want (for a small fee).
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Originally posted by Josh K
This is a little off topic, but I LOVE your wheels
This is a little off topic, but I LOVE your wheels
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