I finally caved in and bought a set of OEM projector's from this well known seller on E-bay and they are enroute to me

His name is Tim (Ebay ID: hotimlong)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB..._promot_widget


He stated the projectors use an H7 bulb so where can I get a nice H7 HID bulb/ballast kit for these lights? I'm sure many of you have done this upgrade so any advice would be appreciated!


regards
rick

My cousin did the same thing with his ML, he got a 4600K HID kit from ebay for his new headlights and the output was amazing and looked OEM

post some pics when you complete your install

Waiting on UPS right now so just trying to get the parts in order....

Now I have to find an H7 HID kit (want to use 6000k since that seems to be a good mix between blue and still have visible light).

Are the ML320 headlights easily removed without taking the front bumper off? Any DIY?


rick

there are two "lips" under neath the head lights... when you pop the hood, you take them off...then just unscrew the bolts and the lights just pull out

thanks buddy, will try it once I get my lights!

rk

You will be surprise to see the difference it makes. I also bought mine from Tim (great guy). Now the next thing to do is install crome grill and your 99 will look like an 02

I already have the ML55 AMG grill (bought from another member on here) so the car is slowly coming together.

Projectors will arrive next thursday and I'm going to try and pick up a 50watt Prolumen H7 hid kit for the lights.

Will post pics of the whole install so stay tuned! Also got some more "toys" off E-bay for the ML so very excited!


rick

I found someone to turn on the foglights for me via the computer. I have bulbs but one queston. Can the bulbs be inserted without removing the headlights?

foglights or headlights? foglights shouldnt need the headlights to come out regardless.

if you are changing bulbs on the headlights, then yes, you must remove the head lamp

Just completed the project. thanks for the head-up. did remove the head lights (3 screws), put the bulbs in and re-installed the lights. they work great. thanks to all who post!

Since you are a new member, Ill be kind but now that you have completed this project, YOU MUST POST PICS...

Otherwise you get banned and are forced to send me your headlights

Do you still have the headlights that are shown in your picture? I am thinking of replacing my projectors with OEM Bi-Xenon's. decisions, decisions....

FEDEX just arrived today with 3 big boxes for me....hehehe WOOHOO!

1) Bug Deflector

2) Projector headlights

3) H7 6000k HID Kit

*Already installed is the ML55 grill I got from another forum member - thanks!

Time to hit the garage to start modding this beast!

Rick

do you have a source for bixenons? and yes I am getting itchy to replace them now

I found a couple of sets on eBay.de. The good thing on there is that most of the MB parts are OEM unlike our eBay. Go check it out.

would you be interested in selling me your head lights if you purchase the BiXenons?

Edit:

Just searched ebay.de and ebay.com... Nah, def not spending 1500-3k for bi xenons... I can buy a bixenon HID kid and make em work in the headlamp housing...

I will unload mine if I find a good set of Bi-X. I will keep you in mind.

UPDATE 2/1/08

here's some pics:

BEFORE (after some thieves helped themselves to my grill badge)




SURGERY and AFTER: