david7979

I am thinking about getting one. will they fit on 2005 SL? Does anyone have this bulbs? how are they? Are they worth it?

Vic55

I had 6000k's on my CL65 and loved them, perfect balance between color and lighting. The 6000k's take out the yellow that still resides in the factory 4300k's but still maintaing enough lumens to light up the night.

I always felt that while 8000k looked great when in another car seeing them come at you; the lighting was not enough (lack of lumens) and the coverage was even weaker in the rain.

As for the D2S part I think its right but check your manual just in case.

obsidian05e55

I have them, and the're great! Color is perfect.. The E55 is D2S

david7979

How much did you guys pay for them? Should I get any brand or stick with Philips? Does anyone have a pair for sale?

david7979

VIC55: Nice 2007 M6. I am thinking about switching to M6. consider trade??? LOL

obsidian05e55

Think i paid around $200 for the pair.. Id stick with the Phillips

Vic55

I love this car (m6)- I wont be coming back to AMG for a while, except for a BS.

aleksandar1099

i love the sound of your exhaust...


on the headlights... if you want the look and lumens... put 8000k in the headlights and get a 8000k fog light kit

Thericker

I bought 8000k for my SL600 about 5 months ago, you need freakishly small elvish/hobbit hands to install them on the R230, unless you loosen frnt bumper. Gotta get mine installed damnit!

Edit: if you have a 500 or 550, it may be doable (there's just zero room on the V12TT)

jerryho

The PIAAs D2S are nice as well. They are priced around $350 or so...

boxed

If you want a pair i can get you one for cheap(NOT EBAY brand, but had them on my M3 for over 2 years)

david7979

2 years?? do you have any in new?

david7979

Thericker: do you think it is possible to install without taking the bumper off?

obsidian05e55

Its quite tricky in the E55, i had to remove the coolant res to get the driver side in..

shardul

iTrader: (1)

I had 6000k in my bmw for the headlights and fogs. Love the look. Will be doing the same in my e55.

Vic55

You can do the bulb removal without removing the bumper- its a royal PITA but I have seen it done many times.

Thericker

On a 600? you have to have mini-me hands....Though not expensive @ any perf shop about $100 for install (I just don't live anywhere near them)

Thericker

There's a member on here that did it (told me he has tiny paws) If you're lucky get your wife/girlfriend to do it

david7979

Do I have to remove anything??? is it simple once I get my hand in there?

MJ50

no, on 211... it's not plug & play....

i have same bulbs and i like it... price was like 125 or so on eBay...
but i still like PIAA better altho it's pricey...

MJ50

only let someone who HAVE done it b4 swap the bulbs for ya...

Thericker

I know 211 is diferent, The OP was asking advice on SL R230 but still hasn't indicated which engine size?

1 thing I know about bulb changing "Do NOT touch the new bulbs(glass area) w/your bare hands, any oil transfered to them could lead to instant blown bulb once turned on"

Vic55

600 or 55- HMS has done them both many times. Yes its not easy but not everyone has sasquatch hands like you Sean

Thericker

You know what they say? big hands? = big gloves
hehe you must be like that guy in "Saving Private Ryan" little RATT claws lol...

Yes I spoke w/HMS & they said 1hr job $100 I gotta get down there....

PS..Are you rollin' on our Desert runs this Sunday? didn't see your name on the list?

jerryho

I guess I have small hands. The passenger side isn't too difficult. The driver side is a little bit more tricky. Remove the coolant reservoir for easy access! Mine got done within 15 minutes tops.