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Hi enthusiasts,
My mechanic friend says I need new front e55 rotors now. Could someone recommend a set for me? Don't want to even ask the dealership, lol
Also my right low beam bulb just went out. So I guess I'll replace both left and right with some silverstars, which set is it?
Also need new brake pads, something with no dust, I saw that the Akebono's are the best choice, but where should I buy those from?
My mechanic friend says I need new front e55 rotors now. Could someone recommend a set for me? Don't want to even ask the dealership, lol
Also my right low beam bulb just went out. So I guess I'll replace both left and right with some silverstars, which set is it?
Also need new brake pads, something with no dust, I saw that the Akebono's are the best choice, but where should I buy those from?
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Dont cheap out on rotors. 
The dealer sells them for @$125 a piece which is a great deal. You may save $25 on some off brand crap but you will be sorry. There are vendor sponsors here that can get you the pads.
The dealer sells them for @$125 a piece which is a great deal. You may save $25 on some off brand crap but you will be sorry. There are vendor sponsors here that can get you the pads.
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um you would be suprised,I just got 2 front rotors at my dealership for like 120 each....I didnt want to get them online and wanted real oem.Try your dealer,were lucky our cars dont have floating rotors like the e63,those suckers are like 1000 each at the dealer.
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Silverstars, though better than stock, are not very impressive. A decent aftermarket 55w HID kit will substantially improve things and is even brighter than the oem HID. I would avoid many of the Chinese kits though and get a quality unit which can still be had for under $65 shipped.
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Sorry GrantwoodTX, didn't see your post. Go to www.parts.com to order rotors and pads, they have the best prices on Mercedes parts around. Front rotors for your E55 are $88 bucks, front pads are $188, I would go with either Akebonos, or Porterfields. I can't answer your lighting issues, but silverstars would be a perfect option.
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Sorry GrantwoodTX, didn't see your post. Go to www.parts.com to order rotors and pads, they have the best prices on Mercedes parts around. Front rotors for your E55 are $88 bucks, front pads are $188, I would go with either Akebonos, or Porterfields. I can't answer your lighting issues, but silverstars would be a perfect option.
AKEUR983 & AKEUR984 are the correct part numbers.
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Thanks guys,
Scheduled new rotors/and pads for tomorrow at the dealership.
Just ran across these bulbs on ebay,
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/6000K...item3ca0482757
yay or nay?
Btw dealer wanted $360 for two new bulbs lol
Scheduled new rotors/and pads for tomorrow at the dealership.
Just ran across these bulbs on ebay,
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/6000K...item3ca0482757
yay or nay?
Btw dealer wanted $360 for two new bulbs lol
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Ok, so I popped the hood to remove the stock hid bulbs. But I can't figure out how for the life of me. I took off the covers that close off the bulbs to the engine bay off each side, but can't remove the actual bulbs.
How do I do this without taking the lights out?
How do I do this without taking the lights out?
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First you say you want Silverstars which would indicate halogen bulbs, then post up a link to HID bulbs which will not work. Are you looking for a HID kit? Or do you have OEM HID and the Silverstar reference above a mistake?
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Gotcha, Phillips always makes good bulbs. What temp are you getting? Higher the bluer but with less light output. 5k is generally a nice trade off.
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I guess I'll get the 6000k kit that I linked. I just want white and bright.
Still need to know how to remove the stock bulbs. So far all I could do was take off the two circular covers.
Still need to know how to remove the stock bulbs. So far all I could do was take off the two circular covers.
