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Old 06-21-2012, 11:07 AM
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GL HID help

So I've been reading the DIY tutorials buy BlownV8 and others regrading the HID conversion. Can anyone w/ experience point me to the an eBay auction that actually has the "metal bases" and the "built in resistors?" I am looking for a true plug and play solution so i don't have to source out parts. Thanks all in advance.
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So I've been reading the DIY tutorials buy BlownV8 and others regrading the HID conversion. Can anyone w/ experience point me to the an eBay auction that actually has the "metal bases" and the "built in resistors?" I am looking for a true plug and play solution so i don't have to source out parts. Thanks all in advance.
Our GL has HID, but I did it for my E class. I don't think there is any difference between these two models and their lights. It was plug and play and was done by these guys :

http://tspny.com/

If you live in NYC area - you can come to them and do it. It's about $180
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Nah, i can do this myself, I just need to know which kit to buy.
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Not the one I purchased but it has most of the qualities. http://www.ebay.com/itm/CAN-BUS-Germ...c7b568&vxp=mtr
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What color HID bulb is near to OEM 2012 color?

6000K or 8000K ?
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What color HID bulb is near to OEM 2012 color?

6000K or 8000K ?
5000K.
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thanks. called they said they are $50 a kit. and this month they are offering free upgrade to slim ballast.

anyone installed in GL? any flickering? how about the reliability?
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You can use any generic kit from ebay plus 3500uF(I think) 35V capacitors from radioshack. This is what I've done to all of my current and previous MB vehicles.

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