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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 11:54 AM
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Has anyone installed these LEDs on W220?

Hi all,
After one month trying to get actual pictures for these LEDs asking to several sellers & dealers, I've got some of them from eBay.de (Tuningteile immer Günstig).
There are LEDs bumper for both, 99-02 and 03-05 S-Class, but only for non sport (AMG) front bumper.
If anyone has purchased and installed them, please let us know. I'm very interested in the ones for my 03 W220.
Anything to share? Thank you in advance. See pics below.

The ones for 03-05 W220:
Has anyone installed these LEDs on W220?-w220-leds-03-05-1.jpg
Has anyone installed these LEDs on W220?-w220-leds-03-05-2.jpg
Has anyone installed these LEDs on W220?-w220-leds-03-05-3.jpg

The ones for 99-02 W220:
Has anyone installed these LEDs on W220?-w220-leds-99-02-1.jpg
Has anyone installed these LEDs on W220?-w220-leds-99-02-2.jpg
Has anyone installed these LEDs on W220?-w220-leds-99-02-3.jpg

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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 08:04 PM
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 05:46 AM
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On eBay, and excluding shipping:
-2 sellers in Germany: 230 USD (99-02) and 330 USD (03-05).
-1 seller in UK: 160 USD for both non-sport bumpers (99-02 & 03-05).
I don't know why this difference in prices for same items.
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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 09:54 AM
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I've just purchased one pair of these LEDs for my '03 W220 regular (non sport) bumper. I expect I'll get them installed in 2 or 3 weeks. Then, I'll share photos and comments once tested.
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Old Apr 20, 2012 | 10:56 AM
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Me too let me know how it comes out. I might get a pair.
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Old Apr 21, 2012 | 03:34 PM
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I have 05 S-class non sport package. and i was looking for these led lights but could'n find them. actually i like the ones in the first pic, can you send me a link or name to look for them online??

thank you..
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 02:41 PM
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Try on www.ebay.de and search for "W220 TFL". I finally got them from tuningcenter-de​utschland. You'll find the LED ones for 02-05 W220 (facelifted) and also for 99-02 W220.
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 05:55 PM
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Old May 10, 2012 | 08:56 AM
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Finally I've got them installed in my MB shop.
I expect my comments help anyone interested in DRL. I wish the manufacturer or a seller had done it before me for his potential buyers, but I'm used to buy on eBay and it's really hard to find detailed pictures or information about items you want to purchase.
The result, as an over years LED user, is a rating of 10.
I got DRLs connected and configured as Daytime Running Lights (DRL) and position lights, according to R87 and R7 regulations, respectively. All DRL LEDs light brightly all time and they dim off when headlights are on (position or low beam), working then as position lights.
You can choose another setup. Mine is DRL+position, but only DRL option is available like other specific functions.
They fit screwed (no 3M double sided tape) on the inside of each front bumper grill. It's highly recommended to remove the whole bumper for DRLs installation.
See pics below for a facelifted W220 equipped with regular (non sport) front bumper. I will take and upload more pics if any of you is interested. Be patient.

Original mesh grill inserted
Has anyone installed these LEDs on W220?-1.jpg

Original mesh grill taken off
Has anyone installed these LEDs on W220?-2.jpg

Pieces inserted ready to screw
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DRL installed and screwed (viewed fron the inside)
Has anyone installed these LEDs on W220?-4.jpg

DRL instead of mesh grill
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DRL on (a very sunny day)
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Old May 11, 2012 | 05:37 AM
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Two more pics at sunset for best detail to compare "DRL only" vs "DRL+position".
Notice that if headlights are off, LEDs bright as a DRL.
If headlights are on, DRLs dim off and works as position lights.

DRL only
Has anyone installed these LEDs on W220?-drl-1.jpg

DRL+position
Has anyone installed these LEDs on W220?-drl-position-1.jpg
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Old May 11, 2012 | 05:47 AM
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they look good. I think the way they dim with position lights on makes it almost look factory.
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Old May 11, 2012 | 08:53 AM
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colleague of mine here has them on a blk non sport W220 S500 - IMHO I think they look silly (sorry)... esp when off

even on the new cars I think they look silly (I've resorted to calling them faggy lights), I esp despise how every friggin mfg has jumped on Audi's bandwagon and slapped them on

I applaud Volvo for being different tho, I dig their 'glow stick' motif they chose

on an older design car such as a W220, I just feel they look out of place / context - sort of like putting too modern of a wheel on too classic of a design car

not to mention, I haven't looked but I'm betting them there side grilles had a purpose previously... like... ducted cooling to (insert: brakes / trans cooler / PS cooler / oil cooler)... just sayin

but of course - to each their own 8-)
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Old May 11, 2012 | 08:14 PM
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ahh i want to order them but i dont understand the .de language
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Old May 14, 2012 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by jackasswhy
ahh i want to order them but i dont understand the .de language
Neither do I. Just use Google Translator or contact seller in english language. I did so, and we wrote several mails in english before buying. I'm spanish and I don't know almost any word in german. Don't let language being a problem on the internet.
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Old May 14, 2012 | 10:28 PM
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yeah, that doesn't look very good.

the few lights in that big surround looks cheap to me.
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Old May 15, 2012 | 07:03 AM
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OK, in summary so far:
'I might get a pair...'
'I like them...'
'They look horrible...'
'They look good...'
'They look silly...'
'I want to order them...'
'That doesn't look very good...'
'...'
Everyone has their own opinion and that must be respected above all.
My opinion, once I bought-installed-tested them, is that these DRL have a very good value for money.
-They fit 100% mesh grill (screwed, not glued).
-Many configs available (DRL only, DRL+position, signal light...).
-High power LEDs according to DRL regulations.
-Non standard design (only for facelifted W220 with regular front bumper).
-Chromed finish like my headlights (you may not like this).
At this moment, this is my choice for a safer driving at daytime. If I upgrade to a sport package anytime, I will go on to other DRL system similar to Audi's, Volvo's, BMW's, Ford's... I don't care my MB looks like an Audi because of DRLs. Particularly I don't like Volvo's DRL (they light powerless at daytime). I think Audi was relatively late to offer airbag systems on a broader scale while other brands like MB or GM did long before. So who copied who? Just enjoy your car safely. By the way, my previous car was an Audi A6 without DRL.
I don't consider W220 a classic yet to keep it as original.
I prefer a nowadays fresh air looking...

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Old May 19, 2012 | 06:12 PM
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I agree they look out of place on w220. I like some of the new cars that have them but some just look "faggy"


Originally Posted by Sgt. Schultz
colleague of mine here has them on a blk non sport W220 S500 - IMHO I think they look silly (sorry)... esp when off

even on the new cars I think they look silly (I've resorted to calling them faggy lights), I esp despise how every friggin mfg has jumped on Audi's bandwagon and slapped them on

I applaud Volvo for being different tho, I dig their 'glow stick' motif they chose

on an older design car such as a W220, I just feel they look out of place / context - sort of like putting too modern of a wheel on too classic of a design car

not to mention, I haven't looked but I'm betting them there side grilles had a purpose previously... like... ducted cooling to (insert: brakes / trans cooler / PS cooler / oil cooler)... just sayin

but of course - to each their own 8-)
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