XENON H4 BULBS (Any good?) - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

merrim19 · #1 07-20-2005, 06:15 PM

They are offered with this euro headlight package that Ive had my eye on for a while. If anyone has any comments on any of the package, Id be curious to hear. thanks.

Ebay Item - euro headlights with bulbs

merrim19 · #2 07-21-2005, 11:40 AM

I know that these types of bulbs arent going to look like a new mercedes, but I dont have 500 to spend on making my headlights blind people. I just want them to look nice, and hopefully not cheap looking. Any ideas of the better brands out there?

mike690003 · #3 07-21-2005, 12:26 PM

If you can't afford real xenon, then I would suggest a set of Silverstar headlight bulbs. They have a clean light output, and look really nice after a month of use. I personally did the real xenon route in my 300e (self installed), and the lighting as very nice, I spent $350, not $500.

merrim19 · #4 07-21-2005, 01:25 PM

Would a real xenon setup like what you put in fit into any euro headlight assembly? id like to do that eventually, but for now i just need to fix my original assemly that has a whole in it with a new euro assembly. im curriour though if you have a website or something that i can look more into what yours are. thanks

mike690003 · #5 07-21-2005, 02:31 PM

I had euro headlights also, with the xenon.

http://www.2phast.com/190E/headlight.htm

is agreat site for reference.

gp87210 · #6 07-21-2005, 02:55 PM

I bought my headlights from the same place (katmac) and I was pleased with them overall. Just throw those blue colored bulbs right in the trash and get some regular bulbs. I was curious about the Silverstars myself and bought 1 silverstar and 1 regular and yes, with both in my headlights at the same time I did notice a "slight" difference between the two, but not nearly enough to justify $40 for 2 as oppose to $14 for regular bulbs. And I wouldnt suggest buying the "plasma" H3's, just use the ones from your old headlights.

Just make sure you get them aimed good and with headlights and foglights on at same time, there is plenty of light on the road.

BENZ-LGB · #7 07-22-2005, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike690003

If you can't afford real xenon, then I would suggest a set of Silverstar headlight bulbs. They have a clean light output, and look really nice after a month of use. I personally did the real xenon route in my 300e (self installed), and the lighting as very nice, I spent $350, not $500.

I agree about the SilverStars.

jr6700 · #8 07-24-2005, 05:15 PM

I don't think the silverstars are that great, for the money I personally like the X-Tra Vision by Sylvania. Xenon is too high for what it is.

gp87210 · #9 07-24-2005, 06:08 PM

Did you try the Osram Silverstars or the Sylvania ones?

merrim19 · #10 07-24-2005, 07:42 PM

the osram's are hard to find. just a few on ebay. but ive heard good things about thier silverstar product. ill have to let you guy know my impression of them in a week or so. and not that much money, 30 with s/h for the pair.

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