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Old 02-22-2014, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by LandYaghtLover View Post
Keep in mind you will have a mounting issue with Euro headlights on a U.S. car. Specifically the bracket on the underside will not line up on the passenger side. While it has not been an apparent issue, my passenger headlight is not as secure as it should be. I have a quick I idea to fix it, just have not tried it yet. Mine are Depo brand units, I like them a lot - especially with HIDs.
I ran into this same problem. The solution is to drill a hole a new hole in the bracket so that it mounts to the car correctly.

That's what I ended up doing. I attached the bracket to the car, put the headlight in, marked where the headlight mount hole was on the bracket and drilled in a nice big slot. Worked well.

If not Bosch/Hella then Depo/TYC.

I have TYC in the one 300SD, Depo in the 420SEL, 300D and 190E. Very pleased with them.

I did catch a rock in the 300D on the highway and it cracked my passenger lens right on the edge. Its mostly covered up by the grill.

I do have a pair of oem euros I plan on putting on it eventually. One is Bosch, the other Hella.
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