Brighter Headlights?
11-17-2011, 06:19 PM
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2005 E55, 1964 Cadillac El Dorado
Brighter Headlights?
I have an '05 with factory HIDs. They are still not bright enough for me. Does anybody have any suggestions?
I've tried upgrading to 6000k bulbs, but i don't think it did anything. These are definitely not as bright as my Range Rover. Any help would be appreciated.
I've tried upgrading to 6000k bulbs, but i don't think it did anything. These are definitely not as bright as my Range Rover. Any help would be appreciated.
11-17-2011, 06:49 PM
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E-ZGO 53hp., 1999 E 430 sport, 2004 E 55, 2008 Tahoe LTZ on 24"s
6000k=less light
It is your vantage point, and the hight of the headlamps in the RR that makes them seem brighter. All OEM HID/Bi Xenon low beam head lamps use the same 35 watt bulb @ 4300k.
Or just turn on the high beams
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...know-what.html
It is your vantage point, and the hight of the headlamps in the RR that makes them seem brighter. All OEM HID/Bi Xenon low beam head lamps use the same 35 watt bulb @ 4300k.
Or just turn on the high beams
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...know-what.html
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11-17-2011, 07:14 PM
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Its the projector... its just an older car- almost 7 years old since you have a 2005.
My 2010 W212 E63 lights up the street... you could do an aftermarket bulb aka 55w HID bulb and balasts?
My 2010 W212 E63 lights up the street... you could do an aftermarket bulb aka 55w HID bulb and balasts?
11-18-2011, 12:01 AM
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55W and your golden. I brighten up the road and easily outshine other Mercedes and Lexus OEM HID . Even end up lining up with them on the freeway just to to compare. Get a quality kit, not some cheap Ebay Chinese kit with a 20 minute warranty.
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11-19-2011, 01:11 AM
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I just upgraded my 4300k HIDs to 5000k. Very happy with the upgrade. Light output seems crisper with a brighter hue than the stock bulbs.
Click here for more info.
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