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500E E-code lights, anyone?
Well, guys (sorry, Phil) I'm cutting a deal sorta direct with Hella for 500E Euro headlamp clusters (for off-road use only, guys). They are considerably more expensive than the regular W124 lights, as they difinitively have a model-specific lens (to throw that aux. high beam way down the road). Seems to be The Goods, and I assure you they were hard to track down.
How many of us are willing to buy these RIGHT NOW? Jim N., Guido, FAD (unless I hear otherwise, amigo) and myownself are in, making 4 of us. Any others? I'm likely gonna cut one deal, one time, and then pass the connection along...can't really be bothered getting into the parts biz. I'm at $450 U.S. dollars per set now, with H4 (headlight) & H3 (aux. driving light) bulbs but without corner markers/turn signals. Deal includes city lights and vacuum adjust, as I understand. Regular 'ole W124 E code lights are $375, with amber corners & all bulbs. I'm looking into the cost of replacing the ambers with clears.
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Michael,
Would you be able to do just the lenses? What's your deadline? thanks!
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Ricky,
Are you looking for replacement E-code '94 lenses? I'll pursue & let you know...
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Michael , You mentioned the vacum adjust for the headlamps. Is this correct , and if so you can count me in !.
Alan
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Alan/All:
I'm going to order one set and ensure they're of the calibre we all prefer. If everything is as stated, I think we'll all be quite happy. Alan, what car are you looking to equip? Year and model, please
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Michael , I have a 92 500E . Elsewhere in this site I have been listing the tale about my mishap with my car. I am in the process of putting it back together and since I need one headlamp assembly two would not be that much more. I know that the later models the lamps fit the hood in a slightly different manner. I have seen this on other cars and it does not bother me. This sounds like a great deal !. We wait with much anticipation.
Thanks Alan
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You got it, michael. I already replaced my headlamps with 94 euros but they weren't E500 specific (they were the generic W124 ones) I was planning to chrome the housing and replace the lenses so I have a sort of DIY E500 lamps. Cheaper too.
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Vacuum adjust feature
Just for everyone's consideration, the vacuum adjust feature is of little use if you have a car with load-leveling. Indeed if you like you can use the system to aim your lights a bit further down the road; however, I found that when I rented 2 different Benzes in Germany last year with this feature, I invariably left the switch in the highest position.
I personally do not plan to activate the vacuum adjust system, FWIW
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OK, here are some questions...
First, will they work on my 93 400E? Will I need a new switch or anything? Is the install bad? What bulbs? That's it for now. Thanks. |
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Shane,
Do you want simply a 300E/400E euro setup, or are you looking to replace your fog lights with auxiliary driving lights?
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If the 500E lights will work I want those. If not then Euro 400E lights are my next choice.
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Shane, they will work on the E400/400E but remember, your fog lamps will be replaced by driving lamps. The two have pretty distinct beam patterns. Won't you ever need your fog lamps?
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Yes, I know they will replace the fogs.
I may be putting in all yellow lights anyways. French style Whats the price shipped to 01845? I am problably in. Last edited by NoDubs; 01-27-2002 at 10:53 PM. |
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hello men
i've got some of the euro headlight beam adjusters coming. these are the genuine deal, 2 piece panel and dial. i have a post in classified section. no dubs-- yellow h3's aren't too easy to find. you may want to swap the yellow glass covers from your u.s. lights. www.rallylights.com buy the 85/110 h4 yellow star bulbs, i have a pair, they're sweet! also not too expensive. the yellow star h3's are NO longer very yellow. thanks peter
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thanks for the advice. i'll probably buy them (bulbs) from the internet.
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