My New Euros - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

remotemark · #1 10-28-2008, 03:42 PM

I agree with Mercy that the original headlights look much more distinctive on the 300D. But the problem with them is you just can't see a frigging thing with those. So I've made my own euro conversion and, voila, I can see at night in the rain.

Oh, and by the way, across the street from my office diesel is 2.98. Gotta go fill up.

1985300d · #2 10-28-2008, 04:03 PM

tape up the chrome on the grill and spray it black, then you pimpin

remotemark · #3 10-28-2008, 05:23 PM

Next come the AMG Pentas with some tires that actually stick to the road, and then I can worry about pimpin'. Maybe I can get Chad to do my tint.

Stevo · #4 10-28-2008, 07:17 PM

The rectangular euros are very nice, I have them in my 85 but the round, 7" euros are just as good for seeing way far down the road

. The "seal beams' are totally worthless

Euro lights have to be the best upgrade next to "pencil style GPs".

MBeige · #5 10-28-2008, 11:32 PM

Welcome to the club

The US DOT lights can be replaced with 7" H4 conversions such as the Bosch/Hella units sold online, or the cheaper Autopal conversions on eBay to the expensive-but-well-worth-the-look Cibie H4's that Daniel Stern sells.

There's also a trick with the city light bulbs that can get them to illuminate much brighter with the same wattage

compu_85 · #6 10-29-2008, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by MBeige

There's also a trick with the city light bulbs that can get them to illuminate much brighter with the same wattage

Do tell.

MBeige · #7 10-29-2008, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by compu_85

Do tell.

S class C pillar reading lights have bulbs that fit in perfectly into the city light bulb holders, and shine much whiter.

JimmyL · #8 10-29-2008, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by MBeige

Welcome to the club

The US DOT lights can be replaced with 7" H4 conversions such as the Bosch/Hella units sold online, or the cheaper Autopal conversions on eBay to the expensive-but-well-worth-the-look Cibie H4's that Daniel Stern sells.

There's also a trick with the city light bulbs that can get them to illuminate much brighter with the same wattage

I've got the 7" replacement Autopal's on 2 of mine and am totally happy with their performance. Much better than the sealed beam yet I get to keep the Mantis look.......

MBeige · #9 10-29-2008, 02:08 AM

Slightly OT: Are the Autopals also convex like the sealed beams? Or are they more flat like the Hella/Bosch units? I know the Cibies have the distinct convex lens.

omegabenz · #10 10-29-2008, 02:18 AM

looks good man, have you thought about chroming the plastic insides like I did?

What sort of upgrades have you done to your MB?

remotemark · #11 10-29-2008, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by omegabenz

looks good man, have you thought about chroming the plastic insides like I did?

What sort of upgrades have you done to your MB?

No, haven't thought about it. Does it increase lighting or is it aesthetic?

JimmyL · #12 10-29-2008, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by MBeige

Slightly OT: Are the Autopals also convex like the sealed beams? Or are they more flat like the Hella/Bosch units? I know the Cibies have the distinct convex lens.

The Autopals are flat as a Mackerel across the front of them. Have just been very pleased with them. Especially since buying this cheap wagon and remembering how poor the sealed beams are.....

79Mercy · #13 10-29-2008, 10:05 AM

where did you get them?

JimmyL · #14 10-29-2008, 10:10 AM

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where did you get them?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=230188318274

I was very happy with the person selling these. As luck would have it they are local to me so I purchased them on ebay but went over to their house to pick them up. [was working near that area at the time]
When I installed them one had a burned out bulb and he shipped me one the next day no questions asked. I will buy my lights for the cheap wagon from him.