Heads up, I may have a line on Euro lights for the CHEAP - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

winmutt · #1 09-15-2006, 07:51 AM

I found a guy in Indonesia/Aussie land who bought some federal lights from me on ebay. He is swapping out for his euros. I am going to have him send me his old euros and refund his auction when I get them. If everything works out I'll get his Euros for the cost of shipping!!!!

And this is where it gets good, hes got friends that want the federals as well...

I will keep this post updated, turn around time is 4-6 weeks.

tomnik · #2 09-15-2006, 08:55 AM

I am working on a similar project here out of Germany.
The bottleneck at the moment is collecting and storing US parts in the Cali area. One single shot towards Ohio/PA I could probably arrange for free (some smaller parts, no bumbers...).
Regular shipping costs should exceed normaly the value of the parts.
What parts are top on your list? (Just to get an idea how hard it is to find).

Tom

rudolfgreen · #3 09-15-2006, 08:59 AM

swapping euros out for us spec????
they just don't like the visibility at night??
what gives?!

Hit Man X · #4 09-15-2006, 09:00 AM

Lots of the Euro guys swap to DOT parts. lol It's just how we like to swap to the Euro ones... gotta be different.

winmutt · #5 09-15-2006, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by rudolfgreen

swapping euros out for us spec????
they just don't like the visibility at night??
what gives?!

Ditto what hitman says. I'm guessing in Aussieland they are all right handers to. I cant imaging the visability would be worse with fresh lenses. Not compared to todays H4 xenon bulbs..

TheDon · #6 09-15-2006, 09:08 AM

ich muß des Euro haben !

tomnik · #7 09-15-2006, 09:20 AM

of course we (in Europe) have to replace the sealed beams.
I found replacements which are as good as Jeep Cherokee's

H4

Tom

riethoven · #8 09-15-2006, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Hit Man X

Lots of the Euro guys swap to DOT parts. lol It's just how we like to swap to the Euro ones... gotta be different.

The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. (or pond) I have talked to a Dutch guy who has a US W123 and he loves the big bumpers and sealed beam lights. Go figure. It is about being unique I guess. To me the W123s look so much better with the Euro bumpers and lights, but I too want to look unique.

Hit Man X · #9 09-15-2006, 09:27 AM

The '86+ lighting in the W126 probably was pretty good new. Like said, with new housings and some quality bulbs... I bet it would be pretty good.

Heck, we can use those Hella H4 units to replace the sealed beam crapola in the '85 and downs.

airbus · #10 09-15-2006, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by TheDon

ich muß des Euro haben !

Du mußt zuerst deutsch lernen.

(sorry for that, I just can't help myself...)

TheDon · #11 09-15-2006, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by airbus

Du mußt zuerst deutsch lernen.

(sorry for that, I just can't help myself...)

i used google translator

aber ich have zwei jahre des Deutsche in der schule, auch es is eine weil gewesen , da ich es verwendet habe.

airbus · #12 09-15-2006, 09:56 AM

Well, not perfect but pretty good for only two years...

I know, it's off the thread, but I'd like to take the opportunity and offer translations english-german to the forum, kind of as a return for all the help and advice that I got from here. I also have contacts at MB in Germany, in case somebody wants original euro-parts. PM me, I'll be glad to help.

Rashakor · #13 09-15-2006, 10:48 AM

In my case i am trying to do that with a dude in france both for the headlight and the bumpers and even the hitches... but Shipping on the bumpers and hitches is an absolute killer. Even Freight.

speedy300Dturbo · #14 09-15-2006, 01:52 PM

Keep in mind that if you get European headlights from Australia or Indonesia, the beam pattern will be INCORRECT for LHD (US) roads and you'll blind oncoming traffic! Not a good idea.

winmutt · #15 09-15-2006, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by speedy300Dturbo

Keep in mind that if you get European headlights from Australia or Indonesia, the beam pattern will be INCORRECT for LHD (US) roads and you'll blind oncoming traffic! Not a good idea.

Uh, wont I just have to adjust the lights to the right?