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11-17-2018, 04:30 AM
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Me too, love the personalisation of it.
Im thinking about bulb change, I have factory D1S currently, did you decide if CBH was better than CBI for output whilst being the same colour, what about blue tint, are they white or white with blue tint?
Philips have the Ultinon bulb that says “pure white” so theres a few options, Im looking for a strong colour match to the DRL’s in the headlamp and good output,
The bumper DRL’s are just awful colour but no way to change that other than turn it off LOL
Im thinking about bulb change, I have factory D1S currently, did you decide if CBH was better than CBI for output whilst being the same colour, what about blue tint, are they white or white with blue tint?
Philips have the Ultinon bulb that says “pure white” so theres a few options, Im looking for a strong colour match to the DRL’s in the headlamp and good output,
The bumper DRL’s are just awful colour but no way to change that other than turn it off LOL
11-17-2018, 11:46 PM
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We upgraded to the CBB and they are great. I have the CBH and a stock bulb I can put in to compare and show side by side diff soon. I can also get more pics updates done to the car this week and I have more free time this week.
Have done red calipers, exhaust cutouts (still may add back the stock resonator) also programmed to Homelink buttons, wired up dash cam and few other things.
Give me this week to get pics and good vids and i will answer all the above ?s and all that jazzy new stuff
Have done red calipers, exhaust cutouts (still may add back the stock resonator) also programmed to Homelink buttons, wired up dash cam and few other things.
Give me this week to get pics and good vids and i will answer all the above ?s and all that jazzy new stuff
11-20-2018, 03:32 PM
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Thank you, saw the advice on the other thread, will take a look when I can.
Im interested to know what you used for the LED interior light install, can you tell me the bulb types, quantities please and any links to the specific items you got (then i know they will be right because your always very particular with your mods).
Thanks
Carl
Im interested to know what you used for the LED interior light install, can you tell me the bulb types, quantities please and any links to the specific items you got (then i know they will be right because your always very particular with your mods).
Thanks
Carl
08-21-2019, 02:19 PM
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08-23-2019, 03:29 PM
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Love the cutouts. They are loud all the way open and so I might go back and install the OEM resonator and remove the H pipe that was out in. The car just sounds too much like a straight pipe Chevy truck or the like but man the turbo whistle is OMG. So many people stop to ask about the car now it’s funny.
I have them programmed to use the Homelink buttons on the rear view mirror to open and close. So easy to make it quieter by controlling how far they open up.
the brand I forget and will update that soon.
I have them programmed to use the Homelink buttons on the rear view mirror to open and close. So easy to make it quieter by controlling how far they open up.
the brand I forget and will update that soon.
08-23-2019, 03:35 PM
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Here are the cutout parts i ordered.
QTP Oval 2.5-3” dual kit from amazon about $415
QTP wireless remote kit from amazon about $88
i will also take time over the first few weeks in Sept to update this thread more on items I have done etc. I have neck surgery pending and will take time to just rest and do random stuff each day. Fun times.
QTP Oval 2.5-3” dual kit from amazon about $415
QTP wireless remote kit from amazon about $88
i will also take time over the first few weeks in Sept to update this thread more on items I have done etc. I have neck surgery pending and will take time to just rest and do random stuff each day. Fun times.
08-23-2019, 09:14 PM
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Thanks, I love that sound but could understand if it is a bit too much. I currently have cutouts in my BMW 550i and LOVE em, leave em open 100% of the time Just bought my wife a GL550 and stumbled across your videos and am seriously considering adding them on her ride (for when I'm driving of course!). Looking forward to any pics/vids/walkthroughs that you share. Our trucks are very similar. Would be happy to share pics if interested.
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Also if you did just wrap it, how’s that holding up? I was concerned that because I of heat and road chips the wrap wouldn’t be durable enough.
06-05-2020, 12:31 AM
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The car looks great. I have a black GL550 and I’ve murdered it out but the only thing left is the rear diffuser. If I’m understanding correctly did you just use the stock diffuser and do a CF wrap? Cause I couldn’t find any new diffusers either.
Also if you did just wrap it, how’s that holding up? I was concerned that because I of heat and road chips the wrap wouldn’t be durable enough.
Also if you did just wrap it, how’s that holding up? I was concerned that because I of heat and road chips the wrap wouldn’t be durable enough.
11-20-2020, 05:38 PM
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I am here from another thread, I am looking for how to remove the front grille. I read that it should be easy. I removed the rivet but the tabs are so hard to unhook..are there any specific order to start with or specific location or side to start? I seriously need some help before I kms...
06-07-2021, 07:06 PM
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how difficult is it to open these lamps I am thinking of doing the same thing. Maybe making the brow sequential flash back.
The lens and bulb swap will be using ZKW-R lenses and Osram CBH bulbs. I used the lens in my E55 and loved the. I am using the CBH for the first time as I used the CBI on my E55. On a quick test fit of the CBH I honestly didn't see much of a diff in the color and brightness. However I didn't really properly seat the bulb in the housing so that might have something to do. Some links to the items and a video comparison stock D1S bulbs to the CBH.
Once I start the project I will get detailed pics and steps. I had active headlights on my E55 and it wasn't too hard to swap out the lens, so I am hoping the same holds true for the GL.
Bulbs $225:
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/bu...66144-cbh.html
Lens $40:
how difficult is it to open these headlights? I am thinking of doing the same thing.
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/co...ses/zkw-r.html
Stock vs CBH:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2H51yvUXewA
Stock vs CBI vs CBH:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YQaXkuSiso
Once I start the project I will get detailed pics and steps. I had active headlights on my E55 and it wasn't too hard to swap out the lens, so I am hoping the same holds true for the GL.
Bulbs $225:
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/bu...66144-cbh.html
Lens $40:
how difficult is it to open these headlights? I am thinking of doing the same thing.
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/co...ses/zkw-r.html
Stock vs CBH:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2H51yvUXewA
Stock vs CBI vs CBH:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YQaXkuSiso
06-08-2021, 04:03 PM
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I never started these and had your same plans but a friend with a ML63 did his and said it’s not really worth the hassle. They are sewed with permaseal so it’s not a easy bake and pry open like butyl rubber sealed ones.
06-21-2021, 04:07 PM
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Enough said... HAHAHA I opened my Eclass Lamps and it was almost 2 hours just for one lamp. That said these will stay as they are unless I go with the cutting method and if I go that route I will buy a donor set of lamps.
06-23-2021, 03:16 AM
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I am redoing my headlights on my 2005 E55. New inner chrome facelift style, Morimoto EVO projectors, Osram CBB bulbs, and new lenses. Course as they are very old the wires are brittle and the covering is coming off them so will redo the wires and pins. Fun times.
