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From: Vancouver, BC
2007 S600
hey KL2DC, i just ordered the same set of bulbs except in Niveous White.
whats the difference between the OEM bulb and the amber one?
do you have any pictures of the car during the day and night?
whats the difference between the OEM bulb and the amber one?
do you have any pictures of the car during the day and night?
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From: Fort Lee, NJ
2014 E63-S, 1987 190E 2.3-16, 1985 325E
i just installed my clear smoked marker today i just got an old credit card and just went along the lights seem til it popped out (dont be afraid to use force) but if u are use the credit card and when u are able to see the clip just push it with a screwdriver and it will pop out
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From: DC Metro
W210 E55, W211 E3504M, E90 325i
The difference is that the OEM bulbs is clear with no color emission when lit (relies on the amber lens for color), while the bulbs I bought is silver coated but emits amber when lit. I wanted to maintain the functionality of the side marker. The clear lens assembly does a decent job of reflecting the amber light so in profile it lights up almost the entire length of the side marker BUT again its not as fully bright amber as OEM. Nonetheless its more than satisfactory for me.
Let me look for requested pics.
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From: Vancouver, BC
2007 S600
Isn't white, well white in color output?
The difference is that the OEM bulbs is clear with no color emission when lit (relies on the amber lens for color), while the bulbs I bought is silver coated but emits amber when lit. I wanted to maintain the functionality of the side marker. The clear lens assembly does a decent job of reflecting the amber light so in profile it lights up almost the entire length of the side marker BUT again its not as fully bright amber as OEM. Nonetheless its more than satisfactory for me.
Let me look for requested pics.
The difference is that the OEM bulbs is clear with no color emission when lit (relies on the amber lens for color), while the bulbs I bought is silver coated but emits amber when lit. I wanted to maintain the functionality of the side marker. The clear lens assembly does a decent job of reflecting the amber light so in profile it lights up almost the entire length of the side marker BUT again its not as fully bright amber as OEM. Nonetheless its more than satisfactory for me.
Let me look for requested pics.
so the OEM is actually a clear bulb and lights up amber cuz of the OEM amber side marker.
whereas if you put in the clear side marker with the OEM bulb it should light it clear right?
so now in the daytime you will have the clear side markers but at night will still light up amber from the bulb you bought?
thanks for the clarification
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From: Vancouver British Columbia
09 E320 Bluetec
with the help of my brother-in-law i changed them out yesterday. the first side took about 10 mins and the other side took 30 seconds max to pop the orange reflector out
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From: Vancouver, BC
2007 S600
so the bulbs came in way smaller then i expected :S
the bulb on my car is like a BIG bulb that i untwist?
do i have to open the bulb up and just change the little thing thats inside?
thats how small my bimmian solaris bulb came
the bulb on my car is like a BIG bulb that i untwist?
do i have to open the bulb up and just change the little thing thats inside?
thats how small my bimmian solaris bulb came
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From: DC Metro
W210 E55, W211 E3504M, E90 325i
Those were my exact thoughts when I first got them...
Yes, its just the little 'things'. Iirc, they just pull out (gently)
There are 3 parts to contend with. The wiring harness, the base or holder and the bulb.
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From: Vancouver British Columbia
09 E320 Bluetec
tim, have you changed out your orange reflectors on the front bumper yet?
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From: Vancouver, BC
2007 S600
and Sunny_j,
i have removed them about a bit more then a month ago.
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2007 e350 sedan
Hi all, sorry for bringing up a new post, but the front right side marker (aftermarket) has popped out of my 07 e350 sedan. I have read elsewhere the only way they could have been installed on 07 and up is through the wheel well.. if that's so, how could it have popped out. Anyhow, I can't pop it back in. Any thoughts? It's driving me nuts
