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FS: W203 OEM Bi-Xenon Custom Black Headlights
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FS: W203 OEM Bi-Xenon Custom Black Headlights
Hey All,
I have a set of used W203 OEM Bi-Xenon headlamps that are custom painted black. The Driver's side igniter started failing (occasional shutoff, and delayed light up), so I used a morimoto D2S ballast instead of repairing it.
You'll need bulbs, and a single d2s ballast, to use these. Or you can choose to repair the igniter with the TSB kit for sale at mercedes. The aftermarket ballast direction is much cheaper.
I'm looking to get $700 for them + shipping. I am located in San Jose, CA.
Here are photos of the driver side:
I have a set of used W203 OEM Bi-Xenon headlamps that are custom painted black. The Driver's side igniter started failing (occasional shutoff, and delayed light up), so I used a morimoto D2S ballast instead of repairing it.
You'll need bulbs, and a single d2s ballast, to use these. Or you can choose to repair the igniter with the TSB kit for sale at mercedes. The aftermarket ballast direction is much cheaper.
I'm looking to get $700 for them + shipping. I am located in San Jose, CA.
Here are photos of the driver side:
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I can provide larger photos upon request. There are some swirly scratches from normal wear, a couple larger scratches, but no cracks, no broken tabs (one of the headlight gasket mounts is missing, no noticeable difference in my experience), gasket is included. Adjustment mechanism works correctly, etc..
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@MBfinatic: Unfortunately, I didn't paint them. I bought them off ebay ($1,023 after shipping) painted like this so I'm not sure what kind of paint was used etc.. It looks to be a low gloss paint, with a little sheen to it, but not very reflective (unlike chrome).
@Jay_Soprano: I didn't take apart the w203 headlights, as I bought them already painted. However, I did remove the lenses from my w211 headlights to do a projector swap, I wrote a post about it, I assume its pretty similar to that process, only you would sand and paint the shroud/housing. https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w211/452888-halogen-projector-headlight-hid-retrofit-evo-x-r.html
@Jay_Soprano: I didn't take apart the w203 headlights, as I bought them already painted. However, I did remove the lenses from my w211 headlights to do a projector swap, I wrote a post about it, I assume its pretty similar to that process, only you would sand and paint the shroud/housing. https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w211/452888-halogen-projector-headlight-hid-retrofit-evo-x-r.html
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@MBfinatic: If i spend the $200 to fix them with an MB ignitor, i'd have to raise the price + the cost of any time I put into them. Cheaper for everyone if the buyer just uses their own ballast/ignitor combo. Plus its easier to replace later (the MB ones have a history of failure, just check the forums).
@andrew_c230k: Yeah I was pretty sure it was the ignitor, as the light would occasionally take as many as 45 seconds to turn on. Sometimes it would flick on and then off, and i'd have to turn the lights off and back on again to get it to have a consistent beam. (Xenon=present was set on my car so that isn't the problem). Installing the morimoto ballast fixed it.
@andrew_c230k: Yeah I was pretty sure it was the ignitor, as the light would occasionally take as many as 45 seconds to turn on. Sometimes it would flick on and then off, and i'd have to turn the lights off and back on again to get it to have a consistent beam. (Xenon=present was set on my car so that isn't the problem). Installing the morimoto ballast fixed it.
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The cost of C32's has come down a ton, I might just keep them for when I can buy a c32 for $5k 
, would be an interesting project car, though parts are still crazy expensive.
I just took a look at ebay, and OEM bi-xenon lights sell for $500-900 used ($1100+ new) for EACH headlight, so this is a deal for both for $600 + shipping, plus these are custom painted, one-of-a-kind.
I've received some lowball $500 shipped offers, please don't bother messaging me if that's the case, I'd rather throw them in the trash than sell them for $500 shipped, just to spite you (though they can collect dust on my shelf indefinitely instead).
, would be an interesting project car, though parts are still crazy expensive. I just took a look at ebay, and OEM bi-xenon lights sell for $500-900 used ($1100+ new) for EACH headlight, so this is a deal for both for $600 + shipping, plus these are custom painted, one-of-a-kind.
I've received some lowball $500 shipped offers, please don't bother messaging me if that's the case, I'd rather throw them in the trash than sell them for $500 shipped, just to spite you (though they can collect dust on my shelf indefinitely instead).
