83 300D Headlights; Question on replacement - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

olsaltybastard · #1 03-09-2007, 12:12 AM

I am looking at the following headlight replacements:

http://catalog.eautopartscatalog.com/mercedesshop/sophio/wizard.jsp?partner=mercedesshop&clientid=catalog.mercedesshop&baseurl=http://catalog.peachparts.com/&cookieid=219008B79219008H9Z&year=1983&make=MB&model=300-DT-001&category=All&part=Headlight+Sealed+Beam

Keeping in mind that I have no reservations about spending money on products that last vs. spending money on junk that doesn't. Which of the above bulbs would be best suited for stock replacements? I don't want to go with a wattage above the stock bulbs (OK, 10 watts maybe) as I don't want to put any additional strain on 24 year old wiring.

Thanks!!

Shorebilly · #2 03-09-2007, 06:42 AM

From the selection in the link, I would have to go with the "Silver Star" lights. I am running those on my F-150, initially changed to the Silver Stars about 5 or 6 years ago......had to replace one of the bulbs after about 3 years of service, but the other is still burning just as bright as the day it was new.

Personally, I intend to switch to e-code lights on my 300D......sooner or later....must probably when one of the existing Halogen sealed beams burns out....

SB

Note...the headlights on my F-150 do not use sealed beams!!

winmutt · #3 03-09-2007, 08:02 AM

The silver star are the highest rated in the industry. Check around.

olsaltybastard · #4 03-09-2007, 11:30 AM

Thanks folks,

I opted for a pair of the Silver Stars.

Jackson8 · #5 03-14-2007, 07:50 PM

I just bought new headlights for my 87 300d and I cannot tell which wires connect the onld wires to the new wires ( they are all differnt colors)
Does anyone know which color wires are the headlight, foglight, highbeam, ect

MBeige · #6 03-15-2007, 01:16 AM

For the beam pattern and illumination of forward view, I would still avoid sealed beams and get even the cheap E-code type lights because the distribution of the E-codes (aftermarket or not) is much better and there is more foreground light than the sealed beams.

FWIW, I was able to buy a pair of cheap E-code aftermarkets (Denji brand, similar to Autopal) for $10 each. The Silverstar bulbs I got were I think $20 for a pair, so that translates to roughly $30 total, just $6 more than when you buy the sealed beams and you still get the bright Silverstars plus similar illumination of the E-code types. Just my thoughts.

bgkast · #7 03-15-2007, 01:25 AM

FWIW I have had nothing but trouble from silver stars in my Ford. Very short life and very high replacement cost. I went through 3 of them in less than 2 years (and yes, I did install them correctly). I've since given up on them and used standard bulbs. No problems after a year or so with them.

JWJ · #8 03-15-2007, 02:48 AM

I have Hella H4(s) on my wagon. They're wonderful.

PatricdeBoer · #9 03-15-2007, 03:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jackson8

I just bought new headlights for my 87 300d and I cannot tell which wires connect the onld wires to the new wires ( they are all differnt colors)
Does anyone know which color wires are the headlight, foglight, highbeam, ect

Here ya go.

H-townbenzoboy · #10 03-15-2007, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bgkast

FWIW I have had nothing but trouble from silver stars in my Ford. Very short life and very high replacement cost. I went through 3 of them in less than 2 years (and yes, I did install them correctly). I've since given up on them and used standard bulbs. No problems after a year or so with them.

Were you using Osram SilverStars, or Sylvania SilverStars? They have similar names, but one has better quality than the other.

tobybul · #11 03-15-2007, 01:08 PM

The 300D headlights are available just about anywhere. I believe they are 6024's. Stick with the halogens and if you want white lights, there a few options out there.

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