drwolf

there is a user here that people go to for changing to the HID kit (xenon), i forget his username (azn optics i think?) but people go to him, especially those who are non lighting package people. If you wanna do the LED route, i doubt mercedes will touch the car as they will say if you wanted this you should paid the extra money for the LED lamps to come with it, but maybe an independent mechanic will?

AZN Optics

Yes can definitely help you out if you want to do a simple HID conversion. Our hybrid Hylux/Morimoto kit has already been vetted out with the GLS community.

evident

Here's a question- how does the upgraded lighting option compare to an aftermarket HID retrofit?

AZN Optics

Depends... Not all projectors are equal. For sure oem xenon's will be better than a conversion due to proper focal point projectors, but there are aftermarket projectors that are better than stick oem xenon ones. Many still prescribe to S2K projectors as the bar to beat.

whyjay

I'd recommend going with azn. Save yourself the time shopping as azn is providing quality components, great pricing, and they are super responsive to questions (no, I'm not affiliated). Search for my other post after I installed. It's been almost a year now and I'm still very happy. I'd say they're about 80% of what my Audi's xenon output is, which is fantastic compared to the garbage halogens. I'd say they're about 70% of my new audi's LED headlights which are wicked bright.

sled-dawg512

After reading and researching this same subject for my 17' GLS450, I ordered my kit from AZN. They helped me with all the questions I had. Will post more soon as I get the kit and have it installed through an installer.

rana1224

I think everyone knows that the morioto kit is the best option at this point but it will be really helpful for newbies to have a install video for reference (I know there are instructions listed). Taking the wheel well cover off, velcro the blasters, correct clip etc. If anyone has a video link please post it.

sled-dawg512

Front HyluxMorimoto Kit from AZN 5500

Cutoff HyluxMorimoto Kit from AZN 5500 cutoff
Just got the AZN HyluxMorimoto Kit installed on my 2017 GLS450. LOVE IT!! So happy. One thing to note, I have it parked on left side of my drive way so I am not centered in the middle for the cutoff pic.

rana1224

Do you mind sharing, where you got it installed and how much did they charge you for labor.

sled-dawg512

I just PM'd you info. I live in TX.

Ahole

I saw the part about taking the wheels off but can someone point in the right direction to self install my HID conversion kit for my 2017 GLS 450
Thanks

rana1224

Got Hylux Morimoto kit install on my GLS 450. Used https://www.lightwerkz.net/ in NJ to buy and install. Very happy with the results. Huge difference in visibility and they gave me 3 year warranty as well. Very helpful and professional.

Taking the wheels off made the job MUCH easier. Also, GLS has lot of space to put blaster and power within the light housing so no need to cut hole in the dust cap. Placed everything within the housing and closed the cap.

Abasin

I have done the same- installed Hylux Morimoto kit inside the lighthouse.
I am using it for 1 week already, checked for overheating a few times, and the headlights inside seem to be much cooler than just under-the-hood.

Abasin

Checked the headlights once again.. the ballast is really hot there, cannot touch. I do not like it anymore.

Abasin

Hey AZN Optics, is it OK to have a Hylux ballast from Hylux Morimo 35W kit installed inside the headlight? How do you think, can it overheat there?

AZN Optics

Would not recommend any ballast components regardless of brand stuck inside the enclosure. All HID kits rely on natural engine department airflow for ambient cooling. Not saying it won't work fine enclosing it, but you just run a higher risk of overheating issues.

fastback174

I put up a pretty good install thread for AZN optics Moto/Hylux 35W kit.
Not sure how to post link, just search this forum for

2017 GLS 450 Halogen to HID Install Guide

In a nutshell, didn't have to take off wheels but turned them. Put the ballast, etc
outside the light housing on top of wheel arch with velcro. Happy as a clam
with the results year later, see how long they last....

Steve

torr714

I went to lightwerkz in NJ today to buy the kit as per rana1224. They were great very helpful and i haven't installed them yet.
Thank you thread was very helpful.

pjw1967

"Happy as a clam".....something not heard very often these days.

torr714

just installed the HID. Love the difference

Abasin

Have you installed ballasts into the headlights themselves or have you drilled the dust caps and put them outside?

torr714

I drilled the dust caps and installed them on the outside

rana1224

I wanted to ask the community if anyone is experiencing occasional flickering of headlights using Morimoto kit?
It has been 6 months with no issues but suddenly i am experiencing occasion flickering and is getting more prominent.

Not sure its a bulb or blaster issue. No errors is displayed anywhere..