Didn`t you post cutting a hole in the back of the light assy, and installing truck LED light this past year? seems like I remember reading something along those lines.

I did the 4 brake light mod on the 240D, 300D and 300SD. I did the 300D before I discovered mercedesshop. noticed the open space, and thought is silly not to have a light in there. always wondered why it was bare. was at a MB wrecking yard, and the guy gave me a broken light assy., and inserted the sockets, and soldered up the wires. sure brightens up the rear of the car.

I think with the SD lights being verticle, it wakes up the guy behind them being in a different angle.
when I follow my wife, I need my sunglasses on.

I asked my insurance CO. if it qualified as a 3rd brake light. no dice, need one in the window.

Doesn`t matter how many lights we have, if the idiot behind is text messaging and not paying attention, you`re still screwed.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

Yep, it wasn't too hard and greatly improved the visibility of the taillights

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TC
Current stable:
- 2004 Mazda RALLYWANKEL
- 2007 Saturn sky redline
- 2004 Explorer...under surgery.

Past: 135i, GTI, 300E, 300SD, 300SD, Stealth

Been running these for a while now, still no problems If the brighter lamps were going to melt the lenses DC traffic would do it

-J

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1991 350SDL. 230,000 miles (new motor @ 150,000). Blown head gasket

Tesla Model 3. 205,000 miles. Been to 48 states!
Past: A fleet of VW TDIs.... including a V10,a Dieselgate Passat, and 2 ECOdiesels.
2014 Cadillac ELR
2013 Fiat 500E.

Another update: Still no problems. I did have to replace one lamp that burnt out, but there has been no damage to the lenses or reflectors.

The stock replacement lamp I put in the high mount light has melted it a bit more though (One can spend a lot of time on the brakes in DC)

-J

great information. i just did a "red out" on my tail lights and i was worried about the effect it had on the brightness. hopefully this will at least get me to stock brightness

thanks!

2 years later on the 27W reverse lights, and no problems.

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