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Old 10-04-2012, 11:45 AM
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Suggestions for new Headlight bulbs?

Looking through Autozone and what they have available, what would some of you seasoned Benz owners suggest? I eventually want to upgrade to the HID displays, 6000K, but for now, I need new headlights. Here are the options:

Sylvania HID/Headlight 99.99(pair)

SilverStar Ultra/Headlight 25.99(per)

Are the HID much brighter than the normal SilverStar?
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Yes HID is brighter. I have had horrible results with SilverStar bulbs burning out after a few months. Go HID and never look back.
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Thanks, I was likely going to go with the HID's anyways, I would rather pay extra and get a good product!

I still don't know why the 08 E350 doesn't come with the bright white/blue lights like their other models of the same year, blows my mind really! Oh well.
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Please don't pay 100.00 bucks for a set of HID's dude..

they're 35 bucks. www.ddmtuning.com
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Please dont put an HID bulb in a halogen housing! It doesnt have the correct cutoff and will scatter the light and blind drivers. I dont know if theres a way to change the cutoff for the projector
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Originally Posted by ferrariyellow44
Please dont put an HID bulb in a halogen housing! It doesnt have the correct cutoff and will scatter the light and blind drivers. I dont know if theres a way to change the cutoff for the projector

I'm just looking for something that will give me a nice white/blue beem for now, until I upgrade to the more expensive HID lights that take some time to install. Currently just looking for something I can plug and play.

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