Rear indicator lights .. possible to switch to amber?
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I used to love the tail lamps of MBs in the late 70s and 80s. They were red, but the brake and signal lights were very intense and MBs were easily recognizable from a mile away because of the intense red signals and brakes. I think the new 212s are a throwback to those glory days. I love my read tail lamps.
It's interesting that the S-class still has amber turn-signal lights. Not sure why there's a difference.
Were the turn-signal lights on 1970s/80s MB red? I recall the brake lights being red (well, the lenses were red) while the turn signals were in the white or orange portion (and were amber/orange)....
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Someone awhile back posted an article that states that apparently there is a potential safety issues w/ monochromatic brake/turn signals. I have to admit that, on days when I've tired, I find the taillights on an E-class both blinding and confusing.
It's interesting that the S-class still has amber turn-signal lights. Not sure why there's a difference.
Were the turn-signal lights on 1970s/80s MB red? I recall the brake lights being red (well, the lenses were red) while the turn signals were in the white or orange portion (and were amber/orange)....
It's interesting that the S-class still has amber turn-signal lights. Not sure why there's a difference.
Were the turn-signal lights on 1970s/80s MB red? I recall the brake lights being red (well, the lenses were red) while the turn signals were in the white or orange portion (and were amber/orange)....
I wonder how difficult it is to change the lights on the current model.
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Someone awhile back posted an article that states that apparently there is a potential safety issues w/ monochromatic brake/turn signals. I have to admit that, on days when I've tired, I find the taillights on an E-class both blinding and confusing.
It's interesting that the S-class still has amber turn-signal lights. Not sure why there's a difference.
Were the turn-signal lights on 1970s/80s MB red? I recall the brake lights being red (well, the lenses were red) while the turn signals were in the white or orange portion (and were amber/orange)....
It's interesting that the S-class still has amber turn-signal lights. Not sure why there's a difference.
Were the turn-signal lights on 1970s/80s MB red? I recall the brake lights being red (well, the lenses were red) while the turn signals were in the white or orange portion (and were amber/orange)....
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Bringing this back from the dead... I was wanting to change the tail lights from my W12 2010e550.. but I can't find any that blink dynamically.. I was super excited when I found these.
https://www.yakaequiper.com/en/feux-...ed-p-1830.html
I was seconds away from purchasing when I realized that since they are from France.. and figured after reading this of the connectors would be different on my u.s. spec E 550..
did anybody get this to work, I saw a part number for a contact bushing is that all I would need to make these work?
https://www.yakaequiper.com/en/feux-...ed-p-1830.html
I was seconds away from purchasing when I realized that since they are from France.. and figured after reading this of the connectors would be different on my u.s. spec E 550..
did anybody get this to work, I saw a part number for a contact bushing is that all I would need to make these work?
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Although there is no 100% safety, I think that increasing safety on public roadways is more important than aspect preferences, especially considering that from all modes of transportation driving is the least safe and contributes to mortality rates more than many terminal illnesses. Aside from the subjective aesthetic preferences, regarding which colour the signal indicator lights, the yellow colour is consistent all around the car and definitely safer, sou should imposed on all car makers.
For those that don't still don't understand, there is an article from a safety magazine that provides a detailed argument why yellow/amber consistent indicators all around the car is safer.
https://system-safety.org/ejss/past/...tlight2_p1.php
So I wonder why in fact the safety authorities in Canada and USA have not yet taken responsible action to regulate the sales of all new cars to be manufactured with such yellow signal indicators, yet; and leave it to car manufacturers which some don't do much to increase safety unless forced by regulation. I wonder why MB slipped on this when they are quite safety oriented otherwise?
It's not personal but factual.
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For those that don't still don't understand, there is an article from a safety magazine that provides a detailed argument why yellow/amber consistent indicators all around the car is safer.
https://system-safety.org/ejss/past/...tlight2_p1.php
So I wonder why in fact the safety authorities in Canada and USA have not yet taken responsible action to regulate the sales of all new cars to be manufactured with such yellow signal indicators, yet; and leave it to car manufacturers which some don't do much to increase safety unless forced by regulation. I wonder why MB slipped on this when they are quite safety oriented otherwise?
It's not personal but factual.
It
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