Let's Talk About Headlights
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Let's Talk About Headlights
I noticed one of my headlights had a pink tint this morning, so I guess it is time to replace. I have a 2012 E550 cabriolet, what are my best options for replacement?
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Usually best to do both, passenger side is tight but do-able, drivers side is accessed through the wheel well.
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Thanks for the reply. Are the OSRAM Nightbreakers a white or yellow light? I would prefer a white light.
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I assume the bulbs are D1S Bi-Xenons. I have a cabriolet and would not think the bulbs are different than the sedan.
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I just need to figure out which bulb to get. It appears the OEM is the Xenarc, which has a color temp of 4250K and 4650 lumens. I was interested in the OSRAM Xenarc Night Breaker Next Gen and it appears they have a color of 4750K and 5200 lumens. It looks like the Philips X-treme Vision Gen 2 has a color of 4800K and 5600 lumens. They all appear to be available in a D1S. I have read that a 5000K color is the whitest light, which is what I want. Would I notice the difference between 4250K and 4800K and 4650 lumens and 5600 lumens? Should I be concerned about the warranty?
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The owners manual doesn't really say, but the headlights flip up when I start so I believe they are Bi-Xenons. I have a cabriolet and after looking it appears the pass side will have to be installed by going in through the wheel well. This time of year, probably not something I will attempt myself.
I just need to figure out which bulb to get. It appears the OEM is the Xenarc, which has a color temp of 4300K. I was interested in the OSRAM Night Breaker, but it appears they have a color of less than 4300K (although it was difficult to find the color). I have read that a 5000K color is the whitest light, which is what I want.
I just need to figure out which bulb to get. It appears the OEM is the Xenarc, which has a color temp of 4300K. I was interested in the OSRAM Night Breaker, but it appears they have a color of less than 4300K (although it was difficult to find the color). I have read that a 5000K color is the whitest light, which is what I want.
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