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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 10:01 PM
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Is it just me?
Is it just me or do you guys think that the lights on 2003-2006 s-class hid xenon lights are not bright enough? The reason I ask is because I see my 03 s55's shadow in front when there are other vehicles behind me. Is there a way to intensify the brightness of our headlights or any specific d2s bulbs that are recommended to the most light output?

By the way Im using some ebay d2s bulbs that cost me $45.00 which are 6000k but even when I had the factory 4300k it was the same thing.

What do you guys think?
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 11:03 PM
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Same here , seams like it doesn't hit the ground enough My SL Is Xtra bright !!!
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Mine are perfect, compared to Audi's and BMW's they throw the light further and wider almost daylight like.
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Are you kidding me? Those huge headlights throw out tons of light.

and ps, 6000k bulbs put out less light than 4300k
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by srknutson
Mine are perfect, compared to Audi's and BMW's they throw the light further and wider almost daylight like.
What brand are you using?
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 07:38 PM
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German vehicles stink, will never buy again. Moved on to Toyota and BYD.
I think it's really good... I like the W221's headlights better. I am with you that I like tons of light.
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Has anyone figured out how to increase the light output to make the visibility alot better? Any certain brand bulbs? Some kind of upgrade or anything?
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Too bright and you become that a-hole who blinds oncoming drivers with their "powerful" headlights.. I say leave it the way it is..
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