Upgraded my bulbs tonight (pics, links, sizes, prices included)
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2005 E500
Upgraded my bulbs tonight (pics, links, sizes, prices included)
Hey all-
Swapped out my City lights, Hi-Beams and Fog lamps bulbs tonight.
Extremely psyched with the outcome. I found a couple of old posts on these boards and that really helped me decide which brands to use, but most were lacking pictures to reference or links to sites where you can find good pricing on the replacement bulbs. So for anyone considering the upgrade I highly recommended it.
It's very late or actually really early, good night.
J-
Links:
City Lights:PIAA Mini-wedge bulbs "Platinum Super White" Size: 19169 (currently $13.00)
High Beams: PIAA "Xtreme White Plus" Size: H7 (currently $72.00)
Purchased at: http://www.ltbmotorsports.com/piaalightbulbs.html
Fog Lights: Hoen "Xenonmatch" Size: H11 (currently $29.00)
Purchased: http://www.hoen-usa.com/fog2.htm
Driving lights: left stock bulb, right bulb PIAA Mini-wedge bulbs "Platinum Super White" Size: 19169
Stock Driving lights and Stock HID's----------------------------------------------------PIAA Driving lights and Stock HID's
Driving lights: left stock bulb, right bulb PIAA Mini-wedge bulbs "Platinum Super White" Size: 1916
High-beams: left stock bulb, right bulb PIAA "Xtreme White Plus" Size: H7
Fog lights: left stock bulb-------------------------------------------------------------Fog lights: right bulb Hoen "Xenonmatch" Size: H11
All light up and done!
Swapped out my City lights, Hi-Beams and Fog lamps bulbs tonight.
Extremely psyched with the outcome. I found a couple of old posts on these boards and that really helped me decide which brands to use, but most were lacking pictures to reference or links to sites where you can find good pricing on the replacement bulbs. So for anyone considering the upgrade I highly recommended it.
It's very late or actually really early, good night.
J-
Links:
City Lights:PIAA Mini-wedge bulbs "Platinum Super White" Size: 19169 (currently $13.00)
High Beams: PIAA "Xtreme White Plus" Size: H7 (currently $72.00)
Purchased at: http://www.ltbmotorsports.com/piaalightbulbs.html
Fog Lights: Hoen "Xenonmatch" Size: H11 (currently $29.00)
Purchased: http://www.hoen-usa.com/fog2.htm
Driving lights: left stock bulb, right bulb PIAA Mini-wedge bulbs "Platinum Super White" Size: 19169
Stock Driving lights and Stock HID's----------------------------------------------------PIAA Driving lights and Stock HID's
Driving lights: left stock bulb, right bulb PIAA Mini-wedge bulbs "Platinum Super White" Size: 1916
High-beams: left stock bulb, right bulb PIAA "Xtreme White Plus" Size: H7
Fog lights: left stock bulb-------------------------------------------------------------Fog lights: right bulb Hoen "Xenonmatch" Size: H11
All light up and done!
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Nice! I can't find those bulbs anywhere in Adelaide....
I read on a site a while back that those 'fake xenons' or 'white lights' are not really as good for driving as they are for show. Apparently they produce a lot of glare but less visible areas. I don't know if thats fact....
Anyway, I'd change em if I could find em
I read on a site a while back that those 'fake xenons' or 'white lights' are not really as good for driving as they are for show. Apparently they produce a lot of glare but less visible areas. I don't know if thats fact....
Anyway, I'd change em if I could find em
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Bluerascal,
So you just bolted the bulbs right on and it didnt require any adjustments with the vehicles wattage output or comp. settings?
Looks good!!
I might just do the same for mine. It's less expensive. Im just worried that the bulbs might burn out quick.
So you just bolted the bulbs right on and it didnt require any adjustments with the vehicles wattage output or comp. settings?
Looks good!!
I might just do the same for mine. It's less expensive. Im just worried that the bulbs might burn out quick.
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Originally Posted by bluerascal
Hey all-
Swapped out my City lights, Hi-Beams and Fog lamps bulbs tonight.
Extremely psyched with the outcome. I found a couple of old posts on these boards and that really helped me decide which brands to use, but most were lacking pictures to reference or links to sites where you can find good pricing on the replacement bulbs. So for anyone considering the upgrade I highly recommended it.
Swapped out my City lights, Hi-Beams and Fog lamps bulbs tonight.
Extremely psyched with the outcome. I found a couple of old posts on these boards and that really helped me decide which brands to use, but most were lacking pictures to reference or links to sites where you can find good pricing on the replacement bulbs. So for anyone considering the upgrade I highly recommended it.
I did this the day I got my car too. It really makes a difference. Thanks for the great pics. They really say a thousand words.
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My car came with the upgraded Bi-Xenon lighting system I did not touch those, however the remaining 3 bulbs which consist of the City or "Driving" lights, high-beams, and fog lights all use standard Halogen type bulbs. I swapped out all the halogens for bulbs that closer match the color of the stock with xenon "look-a-like" bulbs which emit a color light closer to thar of the stock Bi-Xenon system. I used several peoples suggestions (I think one of which was Fastbuck) from this board on which xenon-like bulbs where a close match to the stock kits color, then just used several online searchs to find the best price for the bulbs I wanted. No harness upgardes where needed just pulled the old bulbs out and popped the new ones in.
Simple and easy.
Stay tuned tomorrow I'll be selling George Foreman's "Lean, Mean Grilling Machine"
J-
My car came with the upgraded Bi-Xenon lighting system I did not touch those, however the remaining 3 bulbs which consist of the City or "Driving" lights, high-beams, and fog lights all use standard Halogen type bulbs. I swapped out all the halogens for bulbs that closer match the color of the stock with xenon "look-a-like" bulbs which emit a color light closer to thar of the stock Bi-Xenon system. I used several peoples suggestions (I think one of which was Fastbuck) from this board on which xenon-like bulbs where a close match to the stock kits color, then just used several online searchs to find the best price for the bulbs I wanted. No harness upgardes where needed just pulled the old bulbs out and popped the new ones in.
Simple and easy.
Stay tuned tomorrow I'll be selling George Foreman's "Lean, Mean Grilling Machine"
J-
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Originally Posted by Samoan_Ridah
I definitely like the fogs. I kinda like the yellowish stock city lights because they provide a nice contrast with the HID's.
BTW, thanks for the detailed info and pics!
BTW, thanks for the detailed info and pics!
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Bluerascal, you're a Godsend *thank you, thank you, thank you!*
Do you have any idea though, if I wanted to change my stock Halogen low beam lights to Xenon look-alikes, which bulbs should I be looking at?
I'm ordering the same bulbs are you are, for my E-Klasse... I hope they ship to Singapore
Thanks so much for the piccies ... they're great!!
Do you have any idea though, if I wanted to change my stock Halogen low beam lights to Xenon look-alikes, which bulbs should I be looking at?
I'm ordering the same bulbs are you are, for my E-Klasse... I hope they ship to Singapore
Thanks so much for the piccies ... they're great!!
Last edited by wobbles; Jan 8, 2005 at 08:32 AM. Reason: Ooops... found out. Low beams use PIAA H7 type bulbs as well.
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Great post. Ordered the city/driving lights, but I believe the fog lights are different for the W211 E55. Does anyone know for sure what size they take? I've checked 3 different sites and they've all given me a different bulb.
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hey Blue
on the daytime lights for the mini I can not find the 19169 size I see the 19168? is that what you meant?
PIAA WEDGE TYPE 168 Super WhiteTwin Pack 19168 Bulb Type 168 Wedge Wattage 5w
also how long did they take to ship? would any stores carry these PIAA?
on the daytime lights for the mini I can not find the 19169 size I see the 19168? is that what you meant?
PIAA WEDGE TYPE 168 Super WhiteTwin Pack 19168 Bulb Type 168 Wedge Wattage 5w
also how long did they take to ship? would any stores carry these PIAA?
Last edited by danpE320; Sep 4, 2006 at 02:33 AM.
