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SL/R129: HAs Anyone ever converted the fogs lights to HID?

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Old 04-10-2003 | 06:59 PM
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HAs Anyone ever converted the fogs lights to HID?

I purchased the Bulbs and ballasts and I am going to convert them on Teus. Just wondering if anyone has ever done them.
Old 04-11-2003 | 06:58 PM
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Hey DAS,
well I did mine with the PIAA plasma xenon lights, which is really really close to my XENON lights they are the best around and worth the money, I've bought other cheaper and not worthit. check out my site I think it's in there... Thanks...
Old 06-21-2003 | 06:47 PM
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HID's and Panoramic Roof

How about sources for the H/L's and Fogs as well as for the Panoramic roof?
Old 06-23-2003 | 12:59 PM
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go to www.PIAA.com to find out the closest store near you that carries PIAA lights and bulbs or go to www.ebay.com Glass Top was ordered from factory which is a 4k option... and you can order from dealer... Thanks...
Old 06-23-2003 | 01:10 PM
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Thank you for your response. I appreciate the information.
Old 06-23-2003 | 01:12 PM
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Not a problem, Not sure if I answered your question. but good luck...
Old 06-23-2003 | 01:27 PM
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You did answer my questions and resolved the mystery with lights. Seems everyone has the answer, but every approach is different.

$2,800.00 for Xenons from dealer is crazy!

The panorama roof is very nice, and that has attracted my attention. I'll check availability with Pleasanton Mercedes.

It sure makes your car look very nice.

Again, thank you.
Old 06-23-2003 | 01:48 PM
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well for xenon headlights, if you go to www.performanceproducts.com I think you can get them much cheaper, or even try ebay... I saw a panaromic top on ebay as of last week,,, not sure if the auction is over or not. but check there, will get much better deal. will save you thousands... dealer ask about 9k to get a top... I've already asked just in case if something happen to mine...
Old 06-23-2003 | 04:25 PM
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GCalo, check this out, this guy was on another thread... give it a shot,

"Xenon for SL
Hi All,
I have a set of xenon conversion kit for the SL, both H4 and 9004. If interested, please email me at winwin668@hotmail.com

Thanks
Old 06-23-2003 | 04:39 PM
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actually this was his thread not sure if you've seen it already...
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...threadid=40649 hope that will work
Old 06-23-2003 | 05:17 PM
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I actually did the swap.

I put the xenon in the fog lights. They are INTENSLY bright now. If someone has webhosting space. I can email you the pics and if you would not mind posting for a while others can see them. Let me know.
Old 06-23-2003 | 05:52 PM
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DAS, what Kind of bulbs did you put it???
Old 06-23-2003 | 08:43 PM
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I put in real Xenon H7 bulbs with Ballasts. They came out really well.
Old 06-24-2003 | 12:22 PM
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Xenon Lamps

DAS

Do you want to share your source for them? Any installation probs?
Old 06-24-2003 | 04:02 PM
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Sure I will share the source. They are from HID 4 Less. I was sent all Phillips equipment including the ballasts. It took a while for the lights to come in. They were on back order. I got them and with the help of the head mechanic of a local shop. I had them installed in less than and hour. The packaging and instructions were top notch. The equpment sent were in great shape. Not at all the trash job going around the net about their equipment. I will say they were a pian to get in touch with. But the product and end result were great. I am going to do the same thing on my E class since the SL and E share the same bulbs and casing.
Old 06-24-2003 | 11:35 PM
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DAS,

Thanks for the info. Here's another site that offers very high grade lights, and Tony Ander is very responsive.

www.gotxenons.com

Andy can be reached at aander@newsignal.com

These look to be very high grade and he's tops in responding.

Go to the site.

Thank you for your info.
Old 06-28-2003 | 09:37 PM
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Well, If you want a semi-panorama-roof...

Hey GCalo, if you want a semi-panorama roof, there's one on eBay Germany, I think that this can cost the start price, go fast, it finished on 2 days!
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Old 06-28-2003 | 09:39 PM
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the article

http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...category=10398

this is the adress of this article, just 100$!!!
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