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Best headlamp bulbs to get for a W124?
I know a lot of people like the Euro headlamps. I saw some Xenon's on YouTube, but I guess those would only be if I converted to Euro's.
But short of getting those and sticking with the original headlamps, what opinions are there for the best bulbs out there? Does either the 9004 or 9007's work? 1991 300d, 185k |
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The 9007 swap is relatively easy, just swap a couple of wires. Definitely a worthwhile upgrade.
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If the headlamps were designed to take a 9004, that is the only suitable lamp. Likewise, if they were designed to take a 9007, that is the only suitable lamp. The design of the two lamps is completely different, and using the wrong one will ruin the light distribution of the headlamp. A quick Google search seems to indicate that your car takes a 9004, if that is the case your best option (aside from replacing the headlamps with higher performing units) is to pick up a set of Philips Xtreme Vision or GE Nighthawk Platinum lamps, and make sure you have as little voltage drop as is possible to the lamps. The relationship between voltage and light output is not linear, and just being a couple of volts down can cost you more than 30% of your light.
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