2018 Model Year Facelift Headlight Upgrade, Adapter
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2018 Model Year Facelift Headlight Upgrade, Adapter
Does anyone know where you can buy the adapter thats needed to upgrade your headlights to the facelifted 2018 model year headlights? Also someone to do the coding?
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I'm not sure, but I'd be interested. Apparently from what I've read and seen, you need a new front bumper too though...
But, to be honest I'm more interested to learning if this car can be coded so features can be enabled. I believe the European headlights are brighter and the adaptive high beams actually block out the light to prevent blinding cars.
But, to be honest I'm more interested to learning if this car can be coded so features can be enabled. I believe the European headlights are brighter and the adaptive high beams actually block out the light to prevent blinding cars.
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I'm not sure, but I'd be interested. Apparently from what I've read and seen, you need a new front bumper too though...
But, to be honest I'm more interested to learning if this car can be coded so features can be enabled. I believe the European headlights are brighter and the adaptive high beams actually block out the light to prevent blinding cars.
But, to be honest I'm more interested to learning if this car can be coded so features can be enabled. I believe the European headlights are brighter and the adaptive high beams actually block out the light to prevent blinding cars.
Last edited by tkelley.EClass; 06-11-2019 at 08:21 AM.
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I am thinking about tackling this project for my 2014 S550. Just don’t know if the shipping cost is worth. Check them out and let know what you guys think.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/S-Class-W22....c100005.m1851
https://www.ebay.com/itm/DEPO-W222-H....c100005.m1851
https://www.ebay.com/itm/DEPO-S-Clas....c100005.m1851
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I am thinking about tackling this project for my 2014 S550. Just don’t know if the shipping cost is worth. Check them out and let know what you guys think.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/S-Class-W22....c100005.m1851
https://www.ebay.com/itm/DEPO-W222-H....c100005.m1851
https://www.ebay.com/itm/DEPO-S-Clas....c100005.m1851
https://www.ebay.com/itm/S-Class-W22....c100005.m1851
https://www.ebay.com/itm/DEPO-W222-H....c100005.m1851
https://www.ebay.com/itm/DEPO-S-Clas....c100005.m1851
https://www.ebay.com/itm/EXCLUSIVE-W...35df%7Ciid%3A1
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Be...r/333252176206
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Magneti-Mar...8AAOSwzStdDy5w
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Magneti-Mar...AAAOSw2opdDyev
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Here’s a US seller link below For the face lift bumpers. And if you have night vision option. The depo headlights don’t have that option. I also put a link below for those who have the night vision option headlights. And another link for a US seller that sells the depo headlights.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/EXCLUSIVE-W...35df%7Ciid%3A1
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Be...r/333252176206
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Magneti-Mar...8AAOSwzStdDy5w
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Magneti-Mar...AAAOSw2opdDyev
https://www.ebay.com/itm/EXCLUSIVE-W...35df%7Ciid%3A1
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Be...r/333252176206
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Magneti-Mar...8AAOSwzStdDy5w
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Magneti-Mar...AAAOSw2opdDyev
Thanks for the links. I have night vision so I will have to go for the second option. I did contact Depo and they were willing to add the night vision headlights with the complete kit. It would be cost efficient if I could sell my original AMG front and rear bumper along with the headlights and tail light. That would definitely bring the cost of this conversation to a more reasonable one. I wonder if there a company that would buy my parts. Any idea? Thanks everyone.
Im surprised more people are not on board with this idea.
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I was exploring this option but found it quickly got more expensive than I thought it would be. The eBay links (above) for front lights at about $1,100 each is substantially better than OEM pricing ($3k each, I think) so that helps the equation a lot. But then the fussing around with each bumper, paint, etc. just turned me off.
Finally, I kinda stepped back and took a hard look at the before/after pics and decided I actually prefer the non-facelifted versions already on my car.
Finally, I kinda stepped back and took a hard look at the before/after pics and decided I actually prefer the non-facelifted versions already on my car.
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Thanks for the links. I have night vision so I will have to go for the second option. I did contact Depo and they were willing to add the night vision headlights with the complete kit. It would be cost efficient if I could sell my original AMG front and rear bumper along with the headlights and tail light. That would definitely bring the cost of this conversation to a more reasonable one. I wonder if there a company that would buy my parts. Any idea? Thanks everyone.
Im surprised more people are not on board with this idea.
Im surprised more people are not on board with this idea.
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My car is in the body shop for the conversion now. (Front & Rear bumper, front grille, Front & Rear lights (all from Depo, plug & play, no need coding)). Make sure the body kit is Made in Taiwan, I have tried made in China one for my W221 and the fitment was bad, the quantity was bad.
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My car is in the body shop for the conversion now. (Front & Rear bumper, front grille, Front & Rear lights (all from Depo, plug & play, no need coding)). Make sure the body kit is Made in Taiwan, I have tried made in China one for my W221 and the fitment was bad, the quantity was bad.
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My car is in the body shop for the conversion now. (Front & Rear bumper, front grille, Front & Rear lights (all from Depo, plug & play, no need coding)). Make sure the body kit is Made in Taiwan, I have tried made in China one for my W221 and the fitment was bad, the quantity was bad.
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The shop installed front and rear bumper, front headlight, front grille, taillights. But I sent the following parts to have them put on the car:
1. Carbon fiber trunk spoiler
2. Carbon fiber roof spoiler
3. Carbon fiber side mirror cover
4. Carbon fiber side skirt cover
5. Carbon fiber interior trim
6. 22" wheels and tires.
7. Lowing module use command to control.
8. Custom steering wheel with heat and lane change function.( get rid off the ugly one)
I also want them to paint the caliper.
Here is a picture my friend sent me:
1. Carbon fiber trunk spoiler
2. Carbon fiber roof spoiler
3. Carbon fiber side mirror cover
4. Carbon fiber side skirt cover
5. Carbon fiber interior trim
6. 22" wheels and tires.
7. Lowing module use command to control.
8. Custom steering wheel with heat and lane change function.( get rid off the ugly one)
I also want them to paint the caliper.
Here is a picture my friend sent me:
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The shop installed front and rear bumper, front headlight, front grille, taillights. But I sent the following parts to have them put on the car:
1. Carbon fiber trunk spoiler
2. Carbon fiber roof spoiler
3. Carbon fiber side mirror cover
4. Carbon fiber side skirt cover
5. Carbon fiber interior trim
6. 22" wheels and tires.
7. Lowing module use command to control.
8. Custom steering wheel with heat and lane change function.( get rid off the ugly one)
I also want them to paint the caliper.
Here is a picture my friend sent me:
1. Carbon fiber trunk spoiler
2. Carbon fiber roof spoiler
3. Carbon fiber side mirror cover
4. Carbon fiber side skirt cover
5. Carbon fiber interior trim
6. 22" wheels and tires.
7. Lowing module use command to control.
8. Custom steering wheel with heat and lane change function.( get rid off the ugly one)
I also want them to paint the caliper.
Here is a picture my friend sent me:
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The shop installed front and rear bumper, front headlight, front grille, taillights. But I sent the following parts to have them put on the car:
1. Carbon fiber trunk spoiler
2. Carbon fiber roof spoiler
3. Carbon fiber side mirror cover
4. Carbon fiber side skirt cover
5. Carbon fiber interior trim
6. 22" wheels and tires.
7. Lowing module use command to control.
8. Custom steering wheel with heat and lane change function.( get rid off the ugly one)
I also want them to paint the caliper.
Here is a picture my friend sent me:
1. Carbon fiber trunk spoiler
2. Carbon fiber roof spoiler
3. Carbon fiber side mirror cover
4. Carbon fiber side skirt cover
5. Carbon fiber interior trim
6. 22" wheels and tires.
7. Lowing module use command to control.
8. Custom steering wheel with heat and lane change function.( get rid off the ugly one)
I also want them to paint the caliper.
Here is a picture my friend sent me:
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The shop installed front and rear bumper, front headlight, front grille, taillights. But I sent the following parts to have them put on the car:
1. Carbon fiber trunk spoiler
2. Carbon fiber roof spoiler
3. Carbon fiber side mirror cover
4. Carbon fiber side skirt cover
5. Carbon fiber interior trim
6. 22" wheels and tires.
7. Lowing module use command to control.
8. Custom steering wheel with heat and lane change function.( get rid off the ugly one)
I also want them to paint the caliper.
Here is a picture my friend sent me:
1. Carbon fiber trunk spoiler
2. Carbon fiber roof spoiler
3. Carbon fiber side mirror cover
4. Carbon fiber side skirt cover
5. Carbon fiber interior trim
6. 22" wheels and tires.
7. Lowing module use command to control.
8. Custom steering wheel with heat and lane change function.( get rid off the ugly one)
I also want them to paint the caliper.
Here is a picture my friend sent me:
And how did they connected the light under the bumper?
Last edited by phatisfy; 10-23-2019 at 05:37 PM.
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Looks great!!! I’m waiting for your part list to start my project. Still trying to find a work around for the headlights to work with night vision. So far they are charging me $3,000 for the pair, plus $480 for shipping and another $1,200 for an adapter for the night vision to work. $4,680 just for the headlights before installation seems a bit high...so don’t know what to do here. I never really use the night vision any way.
Last edited by phatisfy; 10-24-2019 at 01:47 PM.
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He said the rear bumper does has an open for the light bar. I am thinking about to get it from a local dealer. Because my friend said from his shop computer system, the light bar is unavailable for order.
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My friend just confirmed with me that the rear bumper kit does NOT come with the light bar that shows on your picture! Do you know what is that for? A rear fog light?
He said the rear bumper does has an open for the light bar. I am thinking about to get it from a local dealer. Because my friend said from his shop computer system, the light bar is unavailable for order.
He said the rear bumper does has an open for the light bar. I am thinking about to get it from a local dealer. Because my friend said from his shop computer system, the light bar is unavailable for order.
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My friend just confirmed with me that the rear bumper kit does NOT come with the light bar that shows on your picture! Do you know what is that for? A rear fog light?
He said the rear bumper does has an open for the light bar. I am thinking about to get it from a local dealer. Because my friend said from his shop computer system, the light bar is unavailable for order.
He said the rear bumper does has an open for the light bar. I am thinking about to get it from a local dealer. Because my friend said from his shop computer system, the light bar is unavailable for order.