Side bumper lights
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Side bumper lights
Has anyone ever retrofitted side bumper lights similar to these
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ayphotohosting
European Mercs dont have them, I was thinking about fitting them on my S320 (2001-Euro -UK) any ideas or experience with these ?
thanks
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ayphotohosting
European Mercs dont have them, I was thinking about fitting them on my S320 (2001-Euro -UK) any ideas or experience with these ?
thanks
Last edited by Air-Force-1; Oct 25, 2007 at 07:54 AM.
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If I recall properly, you have a U.S. specification car in Europe (it would help if you'd post your year and model and whether it is U.S. or Euro spec). The style of cover pictured is for the Euro versions that use the side markers. U.S. clear covers do not have the hole.
See https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...25#post1632025 for the one I put on my car; also a discussion of the proper bulb for U.S. use - if it matters for your return.
Some of the links to sources for the lenses have expired - but when you find them, they will look just like your amber ones, but be clear (not frosted). A quick search found only the Euro style with the hole, but keep searching. They do become available.
To replace them, gently pry outward under the back edge; they're just held in by plastic clips molded into the cover itself. I used a flat bladed knife wrapped in thin cloth so as not to damage paint, but that was probably overly cautious.
See https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...25#post1632025 for the one I put on my car; also a discussion of the proper bulb for U.S. use - if it matters for your return.
Some of the links to sources for the lenses have expired - but when you find them, they will look just like your amber ones, but be clear (not frosted). A quick search found only the Euro style with the hole, but keep searching. They do become available.
To replace them, gently pry outward under the back edge; they're just held in by plastic clips molded into the cover itself. I used a flat bladed knife wrapped in thin cloth so as not to damage paint, but that was probably overly cautious.
Last edited by Skylaw; Oct 25, 2007 at 06:11 AM.
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Thanks sir.
Unfortunately European cars dont have side repeaters, so I am not replacing them, just installing them. I will probably need to replace the curved side mouldings on the front bumper with mouldings which take the side repeaters ( we call them indicators in thre UK) , thats if I can get them over here!
My car photo https://mbworld.org/forums/showpost....&postcount=534
Unfortunately European cars dont have side repeaters, so I am not replacing them, just installing them. I will probably need to replace the curved side mouldings on the front bumper with mouldings which take the side repeaters ( we call them indicators in thre UK) , thats if I can get them over here!
My car photo https://mbworld.org/forums/showpost....&postcount=534
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PIAA TURBO Accent LED 3xwhite+1blue (2 INCH diameter)
http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/....jsp?make=PIAA
they are the smallest and only ones which you can fit in the small grill cover
Just to enhance the front, as they are not FOGS.
They are wired up to the main beam, so they are rarely seen on
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PIAA TURBO Accent LED 3xwhite+1blue (2 INCH diameter)
http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/....jsp?make=PIAA
they are the smallest and only ones which you can fit in the small grill cover
Just to enhance the front, as they are not FOGS.
They are wired up to the main beam, so they are rarely seen on
http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/....jsp?make=PIAA
they are the smallest and only ones which you can fit in the small grill cover
Just to enhance the front, as they are not FOGS.
They are wired up to the main beam, so they are rarely seen on
Do you mid posting a close up pic?
I want to wire mine up to the Fogs.. I miss that look. It seems that all of the other benzs have it except the S. They finally got it on 2007. I'm going to order these lights today. Thanks for the info.
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Hmm Perfect.. This is what I have been looking for. did you have to cut the grill cover? I was planing on some type of cover modification if I found the right light.
Do you mid posting a close up pic?
I want to wire mine up to the Fogs.. I miss that look. It seems that all of the other benzs have it except the S. They finally got it on 2007. I'm going to order these lights today. Thanks for the info.
Do you mid posting a close up pic?
I want to wire mine up to the Fogs.. I miss that look. It seems that all of the other benzs have it except the S. They finally got it on 2007. I'm going to order these lights today. Thanks for the info.
You have to get a 2 inch(50mm) whole cutter, and attach to drill.
Get it right first time , or its $40 for 2 more covers!
Leave about 1 inch visible in front, and twist to position correctly.
Then get a 1 3/4 inch diameter rubber seal to place over the lamp, tight up against the cover. This holds it in place perfectly. I will post some pics soon
cheers
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04 S430 (sold),05 X5 4.4i, 02 325i, 87 560SL, 85 Alfa Romeo
You might get them on e bay cheaper.
You have to get a 2 inch(50mm) whole cutter, and attach to drill.
Get it right first time , or its $40 for 2 more covers!
Leave about 1 inch visible in front, and twist to position correctly.
Then get a 1 3/4 inch diameter rubber seal to place over the lamp, tight up against the cover. This holds it in place perfectly. I will post some pics soon
cheers
You have to get a 2 inch(50mm) whole cutter, and attach to drill.
Get it right first time , or its $40 for 2 more covers!
Leave about 1 inch visible in front, and twist to position correctly.
Then get a 1 3/4 inch diameter rubber seal to place over the lamp, tight up against the cover. This holds it in place perfectly. I will post some pics soon
cheers
I already have a spare set of covers so I'll be okay. BTW They only cost $12.00 each for the 2004.
Where did you get the 1 3/4 rubber seal?
Thanks again..
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Try any DIY/plumbers fittings shop. The rubber ring seals come in various sizes and are used on modern plastic pipe fittings.
Ebay have plenty under plumbing fittings also.
Try here too (cheaper) a choice of white or blue /white
http://www.autotoys.com/x/product.php?productid=129
Ebay have plenty under plumbing fittings also.
Try here too (cheaper) a choice of white or blue /white
http://www.autotoys.com/x/product.php?productid=129
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Front bumper side moulding
Does anyone in the good old US of A have the part number of the front bumper side moulding shown below ?? European cars don't have the ones with side lights/repeaters on them
https://mbworld.org/forums/showpost....03&postcount=3
thanks
https://mbworld.org/forums/showpost....03&postcount=3
thanks
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AMG E55, Stage 1, Strait Pipe from Primary Cats
Hmm Perfect.. This is what I have been looking for. did you have to cut the grill cover? I was planing on some type of cover modification if I found the right light.
Do you mid posting a close up pic?
I want to wire mine up to the Fogs.. I miss that look. It seems that all of the other benzs have it except the S. They finally got it on 2007. I'm going to order these lights today. Thanks for the info.
Do you mid posting a close up pic?
I want to wire mine up to the Fogs.. I miss that look. It seems that all of the other benzs have it except the S. They finally got it on 2007. I'm going to order these lights today. Thanks for the info.
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Hi again, very nice
I was trying to take my PIAA lamps apart (as I always do to things
) to see if I could change the bulb. It looks like a sealed unit though. I guess the LED bulb wont ever fail?? If it does I guess it will be another lamp?
I was trying to take my PIAA lamps apart (as I always do to things
) to see if I could change the bulb. It looks like a sealed unit though. I guess the LED bulb wont ever fail?? If it does I guess it will be another lamp?
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I actually have a push switch under my dash which allows me to run my piaa's in the day time which are very noticeable due to the led bulbs.. I am tapped in to aux. power so I can run with the rest of my light or without. 
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They are aftermarket headlamps with all Phillips components
ballast and bulbs... The low beam is a D2S HID 6000K phillips Ultinon...I have seen lamps that have h-7 retro fit hid kits in them though which is a step below the D2S and the D1S
ballast and bulbs... The low beam is a D2S HID 6000K phillips Ultinon...I have seen lamps that have h-7 retro fit hid kits in them though which is a step below the D2S and the D1S
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Air-Force-1, in another string a contributor just posted a source for side marker lenses at http://www.123mercedes.com/w220/headlightsclass.html
