kakorat22

Hello Everyone I am trying to upgrade my headlight bulbs to PIAA since my e320 does not have the xenon lights or I think they don't they have a round blue circle around the bulb but I don't know if they are xenon. Sorry I am new to this, but I was wondering if I can upgrade to PIAA bulbs or sylvania if so how can i do the installation my self. Thank you for you help.

P.S. I don't have my manual lost it....

lkchris

You can get a new manual from your dealer or by calling 1.800.for.merc.

Get European Osram Silverstar or equivalent--PIAA are simply hype.

no_clue

If you want the "color effect" then get PIAA,
if you want true performance, then go w/ HID.

https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w211/188825-hid-fog-lights-headlight-install-guide-211-e-series-may-work-other-series-models.html

W211 Ryda

Another alternative to PIAA headlight bulbs are Hoen. http://www.hoen-usa.com/contact.htm Good stuff and won't cost as much as PIAA

Clinton Horn

There is a swarm of people on this board who want the dealer to perform ALL
maintenance. I don't think bulbs are a warranty item. I replaced the factory bulbs in my E320 with Sylvania Silverstars. About 4000K I think. I compared them the factory HID in my Maxima. They are an improvement (especially for the burned out one) but they do not match the HID for spread and intensity.
Still for $30 they are worth the effort. If you raise the hood, there is a black bezel around each light socket. It has two horizontal raised stripes repeated continuously around it to engage a screwdrive blade if it is stuck. There is a flexible membrane stretched across the bezel like a drumskin. It is a snug area and removing a small screw from the radiator can mount will allow you to pry up the expansion pin (all plastic) and move the can aside for better access to the driver side. The passenger side has more room. Rotate the bezel counterclockwise and hold on to it. The lamp socket may fall out but if not, pay attention to its orientation. It only goes in one way. It is a small stainless stamped part. I do not remember having to disconnect the connectors from the wiring harness. Wear cotton gloves when handling the new lamps. It takes about 10 minutes for the easy side and 15 for the driver.
I don't know anything about the PIAA lamps but the Sylvania bulbs are made in Germany. I have been well pleased, no alarms, no flickering, no resistors, a fairly white light, better visibility but still inferior to HID. Since I don't drink coffee and "chat" in awaiting room is not my idea of entertainment, I will continue to exercise my talents when I can. Good Luck.

danKx710

anyone have pics of your alternative headlights to true xenon?

KosherBenz

agreed! If you dont want to retro HID's then i suggest the HOEN's for the headlights and fog light bulbs.

alexrod

Where's a good website to purchase the HOEN lamp for the headlights?

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KosherBenz

I got my fogs and headlight bulbs from http://www.hoen-usa.com/

alexrod

KosherBenz,

Does this kit or package include the headlight?

W211 AMG E55 Hoen appearance package. 9006 fog lamp, H7 Ti high beam, W5W city light $ 81.00 USD $ 81.00 USD

Thanks.

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KosherBenz

the H7 can be used as a high beam or regular headlight bulb. So I would say yes. Make sure you get the xenonmatch bulbs.

topdaytrader

Check out http://www.seekspeed.com
They'll look awesome on your car!!!