MikeyE430

Does anyone know where I can purchase a pair of clear lenses for the outside of a E55/E430 Sport front bumper? To replace the amber lens.

oresama99

dude, these are very hard to find due to the fact that they are cost prohibitive to manufacture. i got mine from a group buy at mbnz.org where I guess Frank (IIRC) had a batch made. they weren't cheap, $125 a pair. if you don't mind painted you can get those from evosport

MikeyE430

'sama,

Thanks for the info. $125 a pair ain't that bad if they look good and are made well. I tried to hit evosport.com and couldn't get it to come up.

oresama99

hmmmmm......link works for me.....here's the address: http://www.evosport.com/product/ext/ext_mercedes.html
good luck

MikeyE430

I got it.........they have some excellent products. Tell me, how does that lens come out? Have to remove the plastic liner/box from inside the fender? Not sure if I like the painted units. They are $85. Does clean up front end.

vng999

I have a extra set in clear if you still interest.

David

MikeyE430

David,

Email me with details. Where did you get them, condition, how much, pix if you have them, etc. Is there a bulb behind the W210 side marker?

Thanks,

mikebarnette@comcast.net

oresama99

mike,

to get the side markers out i used a flexible plastic card. i bent it into a lenth-wise u and wedged it under the corner of the lens. then i just eased it out. and i believe there is a bulb behind there.

vng999

you can email me for more info.

vng999@yahoo.com

techbike

...you don't like how it turns out, then spring for a new pair. BTW, on the new E, there is a hole in the front area of the wheel well where you stick your finger in and push on a tab that will release the lens (it's outlined in the manual) then the bulb socket is a simple twist off. On the CLK, you push the lens forward and out.
I painted mine on the CLK and the E430 by just a light sanding and regular spray can gloss black. 2 light coats will do it and still allow the light through; enough to see at night. Not a perfect match but its OK. Silver may match, do a test and hold it up against the bumper.

blueC230K

Look what I found for you guys!!
http://209.87.151.155/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=MBZE96FB

They have the C class at first. But they also offer for the E class too for only 40 bucks!!!

MikeyE430

Blue C

WOW! thanks much for the info. on clear lens for E-class front bumper. Sounds like a great price. Checking on it. Question for all.....are the lens the same for ALL E-cars.....my car has the AMG bumper cover identical to the E55.

blueC230K

if you scroll down and view oresama99's post of his "pic of E55", one of the pic has a clear bumper on it.

vng999

Been so busy lately, didn't get a chance to answer any of the questions. If that the correct lense they selling at autodynamic.com. It should be once size fit all.

sael

check this site:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eb...571697&r=0&t=0

New E

Does anybody know if it's technically illegal to have white markers in California? I bought some and used them for a while, but I read somewhere amber is all that's allowed.

Thanks.

awiner

Clear reflectors are legal in all 50 states if you use amber colored bulbs.

New E

Adam,

Thanks for the reply. Can you suggest a good place to buy amber bulbs, and what size/style number I would need?

Thanks!

studiotw

her is the link, Evosport I have bought some and they snap in real easy.

http://www.evosport.com/product/ext/ext_mercedes.html

Rdigglerino

Had my touch up guy paint em, he did it for free! Saved me 70.00+ over having evo paint a pair.

thegeneraltso

just take your bulbs down to a local auto store (pepboy, trak auto etc.) and tell them you need these two in amber. they cost a few cents.

New E

Thegeneraltso,

Thanks. I thought I needed to get them from a speed shop, but they actually told me to go to Pep Boys which had them for like $2.49 or something. The amber bulbs and white lenses really do look good.