new style head lights, any one ?

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Aug 31, 2004 | 09:41 AM
  #126  
I love those new lights. However, it seems everyone is running into so many problem. Can some one tell me which one's to buy for my 02 E320, and can I install them my self? Help before placing order!
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Aug 31, 2004 | 01:09 PM
  #127  
If you're inquiring about the H7, halogen projector clear lens, the least expensive appears to be Autodynamic. And if you're even least discriminating about beam pattern and light coverage, you'll need to be clear that purchasing this $400 set is only the first step.

a - you can try picking up the highly recommended Philips Blue Vision from Powerbulbs.com (they seem to be cheapest)

b - you can try the Sylvania Silverstars (easier to find in the US) but a scootch less perceived brightness

c - dump your projector (housing only) and shoehorn a quality, made for
halogen bulb projector housing (along with A or B)

d - try making your own by rebasing your H7 into HID and buying HID designed projector housing and inserting the unit into your Autodynamic shell. (See HID Tech )

e - forego A, B, C, D and pick up OEM HID for $1500....eg Bekkers or Steve at MBenzNL (Doctor/Mike had used OEM available last week so dbl check with him on availability/fit)
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Aug 31, 2004 | 02:39 PM
  #128  
Thanks for the info
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Aug 31, 2004 | 07:36 PM
  #129  
Quote: e - forego A, B, C, D and pick up OEM HID for $1500....eg Bekkers or Steve at MBenzNL (Doctor/Mike had used OEM available last week so dbl check with him on availability/fit)
Yeah I got my set still available. $800 + shipping and it's yours. Don't try to bargain, or else I'll keep them.

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Sep 2, 2004 | 01:28 AM
  #130  
Package from Powerbulbs arrived today, less than a week after online ordering. Small surprise - instead of the 2 pack I expected, it was a 4-pack. You'll see that it included W5W bulbs and these fit the parking light fixture. So I tried them out. The W5Ws dimished the yellowish hue that I abhored so, bringing the temperature (factory is on left, BV on right) up closer to the halogens - sweet!

It wasn't dark yet so I didn't take photos comparing the Silverstars H7s I had behind the projecter, vs the H7 BlueVisions. Under direct viewing (vs reflective) the BVs were whiter, lending to perceieved brighter light in comparison to the Sylv.Silverstars

Powerbulb dinged my VISA for $53 per twin pack.
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Sep 2, 2004 | 08:53 PM
  #131  
So if that doesn't the trick, you'lll be dealing w/ me?
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Sep 2, 2004 | 09:51 PM
  #132  
dat sa fack, jack! ;-)
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Sep 2, 2004 | 10:29 PM
  #133  
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Powerbulb dinged my VISA for $53 per twin pack.
Yeah,Ray,the Phillips Blue Visions caught me for about the same,but for the quality,it's better than the cost of the Conversion Kit.....
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Sep 3, 2004 | 12:07 AM
  #134  
def, ruffrob. so for now, we have few dollars available for illum sills...or EKlasse's CLK door lock thingy, or gas fill up, eh? :-) I know I still want to try zam2000's suggestion of swapping out the Depo proj unit for Hella to get those funky pencil beam patterns out of the picture, but that's down the road. Dropped the BVs into the high beam sockets as well. niiiice.
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Sep 3, 2004 | 07:03 AM
  #135  
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EKlasse's CLK door lock thingy,
What's that,Ray???? E-Klasse always does the best things,but,I must have missed that one.Please explain....
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Sep 3, 2004 | 12:57 PM
  #136  
EK's $10 mod :-)
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Sep 3, 2004 | 04:05 PM
  #137  
It's cool,but for my blood,I'd like to get a mod that just a tad more noticeable. But the price is definitely right. The last thing I get Ray,will be an exhaust tip,and the roof fixed.
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Sep 4, 2004 | 05:00 PM
  #138  
Putting on flame suit.

I was thinking of copying the Kia front end. It looks amazing.
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Sep 4, 2004 | 05:21 PM
  #139  
If you're gonna do that,make sure that suit is EXTRA-retardant....
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