91 560 SEL Headlights seem dim
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1991 MB 560 SEL
91 560 SEL Headlights seem dim
Hello.....I have had this awesome car (128k miles now) for a year. Bought it with 116k miles. I always felt that the headlights are dim but when my son commented on this, I have considered changing them. Is there a replacement light kit out there? When I drive by cars at night, everyone's lights have better frontal and lateral coverage.
I see these headlight on ebay in the $200 range.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CRYSTAL-CHROME-CLEAR-LED-HEAD-LIGHTS-LAMPS-KS-81-91-MERCEDES-BENZ-W126-S-CLASS-/400565101683?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d438a6473&vxp=mtr
Any thoughts on this or should I look for OEM headlights?
Thanks
John
I see these headlight on ebay in the $200 range.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CRYSTAL-CHROME-CLEAR-LED-HEAD-LIGHTS-LAMPS-KS-81-91-MERCEDES-BENZ-W126-S-CLASS-/400565101683?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d438a6473&vxp=mtr
Any thoughts on this or should I look for OEM headlights?
Thanks
John
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'89 300SE, '91 350SDL turbodiesel, '91 420SEL, Ford Ranger EDGE
Hello.....I have had this awesome car (128k miles now) for a year. Bought it with 116k miles. I always felt that the headlights are dim but when my son commented on this, I have considered changing them. Is there a replacement light kit out there? When I drive by cars at night, everyone's lights have better frontal and lateral coverage.
I see these headlight on ebay in the $200 range.
Crystal Chrome Clear LED Head Lights Lamps KS 81 91 Mercedes Benz W126 s Class | eBay
Any thoughts on this or should I look for OEM headlights?
Thanks
John
I see these headlight on ebay in the $200 range.
Crystal Chrome Clear LED Head Lights Lamps KS 81 91 Mercedes Benz W126 s Class | eBay
Any thoughts on this or should I look for OEM headlights?
Thanks
John
Id say find some euro headlights and throw some HID conversion kits on it.
You will blind the crap out of everyone on the road with HIDs. without projectors for the HIDs the light will scatter and BLIND EVERYONE ON THE ROAD!
if you can find a way to fit 9004 lights in the OEM headlamp fixtures then you will see a vast improvement.
Ryan
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I always prefer factory headlights over any aftermarket solution. Typically they provide adequate light, and last a long time.
But before you get started, it's a good idea to check and figure out why your car has dim lights. Typically it's one of these things:
More than likely you have an issue of oxidized lenses, and corroded contacts. To fix this, I would recommended replacing the lenses, installing new bulbs, and cleaning the contacts on the light bulb plug.
We have most of these parts in stock:
1991 Mercedes Benz 560SEL Headlight Lens from Oscaro
1991 Mercedes Benz 560SEL Headlight Bulb from Oscaro
As far as which lightbulb to go with: for a stock replacement: the OSRAM Headlight Bulb provides great service life combined with an affordable price, and better-than-stock light output.
For better than stock performance: We carry the the 80/90w HB1 Hella Headlight Bulb. This bulb has a higher-than-stock output, while still remaining within the limits of the stock wiring.
caution: if you test the wiring harness and it is not putting out full voltage, do not install higher wattage light bulbs. The increased load can be too much for your system.
But before you get started, it's a good idea to check and figure out why your car has dim lights. Typically it's one of these things:
- Headlight lens is oxidized, blocking the light from passing through
- Headlight bulbs are worn
- Contacts between the headlight bulb and the wiring is corroded
- Ground wire from the headlight is disconnected
- Wires going to the headlights are not getting full voltage
More than likely you have an issue of oxidized lenses, and corroded contacts. To fix this, I would recommended replacing the lenses, installing new bulbs, and cleaning the contacts on the light bulb plug.
We have most of these parts in stock:
1991 Mercedes Benz 560SEL Headlight Lens from Oscaro
1991 Mercedes Benz 560SEL Headlight Bulb from Oscaro
As far as which lightbulb to go with: for a stock replacement: the OSRAM Headlight Bulb provides great service life combined with an affordable price, and better-than-stock light output.
For better than stock performance: We carry the the 80/90w HB1 Hella Headlight Bulb. This bulb has a higher-than-stock output, while still remaining within the limits of the stock wiring.
caution: if you test the wiring harness and it is not putting out full voltage, do not install higher wattage light bulbs. The increased load can be too much for your system.
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From: Atlanta, GA
'89 300SE, '91 350SDL turbodiesel, '91 420SEL, Ford Ranger EDGE
I always prefer factory headlights over any aftermarket solution. Typically they provide adequate light, and last a long time.
But before you get started, it's a good idea to check and figure out why your car has dim lights. Typically it's one of these things:
We have most of these parts in stock:
1991 Mercedes Benz 560SEL Headlight Lens
from Oscaro
1991 Mercedes Benz 560SEL Headlight Bulb from Oscaro
As far as which lightbulb to go with: for a stock replacement: the OSRAM Headlight Bulb provides great service life combined with an affordable price, and better-than-stock light output.
For better than stock performance: We carry the the 80/90w HB1 Hella Headlight Bulb. This bulb has a higher-than-stock output, while still remaining within the limits of the stock wiring.
caution: if you test the wiring harness and it is not putting out full voltage, do not install higher wattage light bulbs. The increased load can be too much for your system.
But before you get started, it's a good idea to check and figure out why your car has dim lights. Typically it's one of these things:
- Headlight lens is oxidized, blocking the light from passing through
- Headlight bulbs are worn
- Contacts between the headlight bulb and the wiring is corroded
- Ground wire from the headlight is disconnected
- Wires going to the headlights are not getting full voltage
We have most of these parts in stock:
1991 Mercedes Benz 560SEL Headlight Lens
from Oscaro
1991 Mercedes Benz 560SEL Headlight Bulb from Oscaro
As far as which lightbulb to go with: for a stock replacement: the OSRAM Headlight Bulb provides great service life combined with an affordable price, and better-than-stock light output.
For better than stock performance: We carry the the 80/90w HB1 Hella Headlight Bulb. This bulb has a higher-than-stock output, while still remaining within the limits of the stock wiring.
caution: if you test the wiring harness and it is not putting out full voltage, do not install higher wattage light bulbs. The increased load can be too much for your system.
Ryan
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From: Atlanta, GA
'89 300SE, '91 350SDL turbodiesel, '91 420SEL, Ford Ranger EDGE
Its just the lenses. Which is fine, I figured they would be the entire unit. That works as a cost friendly option. In my own opinion the entire unit would be a better find, if you like to keep everything MB as I do.
The lenses look cloudy. Im sure its just the photo but still it kind of throws me off looking at them.
Ryan
The lenses look cloudy. Im sure its just the photo but still it kind of throws me off looking at them.
Ryan
