Recommendations for H7 Bulbs (low-beam)
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Recommendations for H7 Bulbs (low-beam)
Hey Folks, I am sure the question I am about to ask has been answered before but I tried researching it but couldn't find much information.
I have a 2011 E350 and need some recommendations on the low-beam bulbs that I can replace mine with. My car has a P1 package so it doesn't come with Xenon or HIDs. I've already read instructions on how to replace them and I think I am comfortable doing that. Any help would be greatly appreciate it.
Thanks
I have a 2011 E350 and need some recommendations on the low-beam bulbs that I can replace mine with. My car has a P1 package so it doesn't come with Xenon or HIDs. I've already read instructions on how to replace them and I think I am comfortable doing that. Any help would be greatly appreciate it.
Thanks
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Hey Folks, I am sure the question I am about to ask has been answered before but I tried researching it but couldn't find much information.
I have a 2011 E350 and need some recommendations on the low-beam bulbs that I can replace mine with. My car has a P1 package so it doesn't come with Xenon or HIDs. I've already read instructions on how to replace them and I think I am comfortable doing that. Any help would be greatly appreciate it.
Thanks
I have a 2011 E350 and need some recommendations on the low-beam bulbs that I can replace mine with. My car has a P1 package so it doesn't come with Xenon or HIDs. I've already read instructions on how to replace them and I think I am comfortable doing that. Any help would be greatly appreciate it.
Thanks
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Visibility is not an issue for me. It's the color that I don't like (typical yellow halogen).
Since I already replaced the parking lights with CREE LEDs (looks really nice) now there's a big difference i.e. The ugly yellow vs cool white.
Since I already replaced the parking lights with CREE LEDs (looks really nice) now there's a big difference i.e. The ugly yellow vs cool white.
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Osram Rallye 65W H7 for halogen replacement. Best compromise for increased light output, longevity, and general lack of need to run upgrade wiring with relay.
Temp is the standard 3200K
Osram Rallye 65W H7 for halogen replacement. Best compromise for increased light output, longevity, and general lack of need to run upgrade wiring with relay.
Temp is the standard 3200K
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http://store.candlepower.com/osraulhiouh7.html
Osram Rallye 65W H7 for halogen replacement. Best compromise for increased light output, longevity, and general lack of need to run upgrade wiring with relay.
Temp is the standard 3200K
Osram Rallye 65W H7 for halogen replacement. Best compromise for increased light output, longevity, and general lack of need to run upgrade wiring with relay.
Temp is the standard 3200K
If your car has (halogen) projectors for low beams you can still try the high powered LED bulbs or HID pnps. The only sure way to get the lights match to your parking light LEDs safely is to do a full HID projector retrofit which involves ripping open your headlights (therefore cannot be considered if car is under warranty).
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OP's concern is basically the color of lights. So 3200 K will not work. The only way halogens can increase the color temperature is by tinting the glass blue but it reduces the lumens available. The so called superbright halogens are all 4300 K but will still appear slightly yellowish. Per tests done in HID planet, the best halogen with near whitish color and most lumens is Philips Diamond vision. It is blue tinted but is rated 65W and the increased wattage compensates for the loss of lumens.
If your car has (halogen) projectors for low beams you can still try the high powered LED bulbs or HID pnps. The only sure way to get the lights match to your parking light LEDs safely is to do a full HID projector retrofit which involves ripping open your headlights (therefore cannot be considered if car is under warranty).
If your car has (halogen) projectors for low beams you can still try the high powered LED bulbs or HID pnps. The only sure way to get the lights match to your parking light LEDs safely is to do a full HID projector retrofit which involves ripping open your headlights (therefore cannot be considered if car is under warranty).
The Philips Diamond Vision bulbs are the better choice for a cooler (more whitish) color in the 65 watt where color is the driving factor.
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I would get a Morimoto H7 HID kit with canbus adapters from theretrofitsource.com I put them in my W211 and they worked great.
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I would get a Morimoto H7 HID kit with canbus adapters from theretrofitsource.com I put them in my W211 and they worked great.
If the OP wants to consider only halogens, then Philips diamond vision is a good compromise as we discussed. Just keep in mind (before you spend your money) that halogens will always "look" halogens and they are meant to be different from Xenons or LEDs. They do not have that "sparkle" if you know what I mean.
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Question: Driver's side low beam headlight went out, called the dealer and they quoted me $212 for the bulb; dropped by the local MB auto parts store and bought the headlight for $95. Removed the tire, wheel well plastic cover to gain access to the bulb and much to my surprise I found an "H7" bulb. Drove back to the parts store and swapped out the Xenon bulb out for a much cheaper H7 set and got 75.00 back.
Would the dealer have charged me the $212 for the bulb and not told me it was the H7?
Would the dealer have charged me the $212 for the bulb and not told me it was the H7?
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Question: Driver's side low beam headlight went out, called the dealer and they quoted me $212 for the bulb; dropped by the local MB auto parts store and bought the headlight for $95. Removed the tire, wheel well plastic cover to gain access to the bulb and much to my surprise I found an "H7" bulb. Drove back to the parts store and swapped out the Xenon bulb out for a much cheaper H7 set and got 75.00 back.
Would the dealer have charged me the $212 for the bulb and not told me it was the H7?
Would the dealer have charged me the $212 for the bulb and not told me it was the H7?
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I just told them the year, make and model; they even ask for the VIN which should have told them what type bulb was in the car.
Just bothered me that both places sold me the Xenon....
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Just bothered me that both places sold me the Xenon....
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If a Halogen H7 Bulb can get close to the appearance of a HID bulb, they will suffer in bulb life and light output. I previously used PIAA Super Plasma GT-X bulbs and they were probably the closest available to resemble HID color (6000K). They were extremely expensive and only lasted 4-6 months. That is when I learned to either leave them alone or opt for the lighting packages with include HID/LED lights at the time of purchase.
On a note- for some reason it is extremely difficult to locate MBs in my area with the Lighting Package.
On a note- for some reason it is extremely difficult to locate MBs in my area with the Lighting Package.
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If a Halogen H7 Bulb can get close to the appearance of a HID bulb, they will suffer in bulb life and light output. I previously used PIAA Super Plasma GT-X bulbs and they were probably the closest available to resemble HID color (6000K). They were extremely expensive and only lasted 4-6 months. That is when I learned to either leave them alone or opt for the lighting packages with include HID/LED lights at the time of purchase.
On a note- for some reason it is extremely difficult to locate MBs in my area with the Lighting Package.
On a note- for some reason it is extremely difficult to locate MBs in my area with the Lighting Package.
