Going to pick these tail lights up today, question about install
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Going to pick these tail lights up today, question about install
im going to pick up these e55 tails today, and was told i will only need to modify a tab or two on each light to get them to fit, is there anyone here that has done the retro and knows if that will be all?
heres a link to the lights
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...spagename=WDVW
heres a link to the lights
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...spagename=WDVW
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If they are factory OEM tails, they should be a straight swap. It appears the ones you purchased are just the lenses (no bulbs) and the ad states "This is a set of W210 Mercedes Benz tail light lenses only no bulbs included. Brand new, after market and look like nice as the original one.DOT & SAE APPROVED."
Good luck
Good luck
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They won't be a straight fit
. The the center two on the OEM MY00+ need to be trimmed down on the inside or else they will not fit.....elemnt, if you take the middle two off, you'll see Jimmy's done some mods to make them sit flat on the panel of the trunk......
. The the center two on the OEM MY00+ need to be trimmed down on the inside or else they will not fit.....elemnt, if you take the middle two off, you'll see Jimmy's done some mods to make them sit flat on the panel of the trunk......
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Originally Posted by Whitey
They won't be a straight fit . The the center two on the OEM MY00+ need to be trimmed down on the inside or else they will not fit.....elemnt, if you take the middle two off, you'll see Jimmy's done some mods to make them sit flat on the panel of the trunk......
. The the center two on the OEM MY00+ need to be trimmed down on the inside or else they will not fit.....elemnt, if you take the middle two off, you'll see Jimmy's done some mods to make them sit flat on the panel of the trunk......
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Originally Posted by jimmydagreek
..... make sure that you have a dremmel or other small rotary sanding tool avial!
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I wasn't precise then, lol??? 
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Originally Posted by jimmydagreek
There's quite a bit of shaving needed to make the MY00+ E55 taillights fit MY96-99 W210's. I have a whole thread including pics. somewhere in here. Do a couple of searches and you should find the thread. If I was in town and avail. I'd shave them for you but unfortunately I'm in Miami Beach at the moment and won't be back for a couple of weeks. Good luck on the search and modding and make sure that you have a dremmel or other small rotary sanding tool avial!
Hey Jimmy, I tried seraching for that thread...do you remember the name of the thread? -- The body will need to know how to put 'em. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by Whitey
You said "file" the suckers down, remember? .......and I did .........it worked in the end...after 4 hours of sweat and sore hands
Anyway, anyone who attempts this should have an electric rotary tool of some sort. Some people have also used a hot blade but I've never tried that and besides, the dremmel tool makes it quick and easy. Find my thread and you'll see the pics. people. Good luck!
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Originally Posted by eLemnt | 0ne
Hey Jimmy, I tried seraching for that thread...do you remember the name of the thread? -- The body will need to know how to put 'em. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by eLemnt | 0ne
^^thanks man 
-- so, have you picked up another benzo yet?
-- so, have you picked up another benzo yet?
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ya i was told by my buddy that installed these same lights on his e430 that id just need to shave down a part or two, i already have a dremel, is there a specific attachment that you guys could reccomend ?
(i got lazy yesterday, so going today to pick them up) gonna try and install them before i drop off my car tomorrow to get the squeeky steering wheel fixed
(i got lazy yesterday, so going today to pick them up) gonna try and install them before i drop off my car tomorrow to get the squeeky steering wheel fixed
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Originally Posted by ERaab18
ya i was told by my buddy that installed these same lights on his e430 that id just need to shave down a part or two, i already have a dremel, is there a specific attachment that you guys could reccomend ?
(i got lazy yesterday, so going today to pick them up) gonna try and install them before i drop off my car tomorrow to get the squeeky steering wheel fixed
(i got lazy yesterday, so going today to pick them up) gonna try and install them before i drop off my car tomorrow to get the squeeky steering wheel fixed
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i think ill have to mod them because theyre made for 00,01,02 and i drive a 98, anyway got them today, didnt have time to put them in tho, hopefully tomorrow
if you have any of the pics of where to shave id appreciate it, thanks
if you have any of the pics of where to shave id appreciate it, thanks
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Originally Posted by ERaab18
i think ill have to mod them because theyre made for 00,01,02 and i drive a 98, anyway got them today, didnt have time to put them in tho, hopefully tomorrow
if you have any of the pics of where to shave id appreciate it, thanks
if you have any of the pics of where to shave id appreciate it, thanks
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Hey Davey boy, if you have that pic. please post it so these guys will know where to shave it down. After you guys see the pic, please note that the areas that are circled need to be taken almost all the way down. It's okay if you poke through on a couple of spots but just be careful not to completely remove any sections because it's reflective and will cause a slight dark spot when mounted.
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Originally Posted by jimmydagreek
Hey Davey boy, if you have that pic. please post it so these guys will know where to shave it down. After you guys see the pic, please note that the areas that are circled need to be taken almost all the way down. It's okay if you poke through on a couple of spots but just be careful not to completely remove any sections because it's reflective and will cause a slight dark spot when mounted.
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Originally Posted by ERaab18
i think ill have to mod them because theyre made for 00,01,02 and i drive a 98, anyway got them today, didnt have time to put them in tho, hopefully tomorrow
if you have any of the pics of where to shave id appreciate it, thanks
if you have any of the pics of where to shave id appreciate it, thanks
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awesome thanks, picked them up thursday, but left for mammoth friday and just got back about two hours ago, have class all day tomorrow but wednesday ill be able to install and document. thanks for the help guys
