Hi, I've done a search already but am a little confused by the wealth of information. My new to me 87 190d could definitely use a headlight upgrade. Im not sure if they are sealed beam or not however, and even if I can just replace the bulbs, the outer lens of the headlights are kind of fogged-over so Im not sure how much that affects the light output. Im aware of a Euro headlight upgrade but im not sure if its worth the cost, and there seems to be a lot of them that are cheap knockoffs that may or may not work so well. Any suggestions would be appreciated, Thanks, Ben R.

On the '87 the headlamp is not a sealed-beam, the bulb is replaceable. The fogged-over part is the plastic fog-light lense, referred to here and on ebay as a "headlight door", easily replaceable.

Euro light upgrades (real Euro lights) are a significant upgrade.

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- Jeff

Thanks for the reply. So, what is the significant upgrade that the Euro headlights offer as opposed to say, a quality bulb replacement and maybe new headlight doors?

Quality lamps can't make up for poorly designed optics. You might be able to make the beam patter brighter, but it will still be a bad beam pattern.

-Jason

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2014 Cadillac ELR
2013 Fiat 500E.

Euro lights are worth every penny IMHOP.

Especially on these mid 80's MB's.

You will love them

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87' 300DT (Grey w/ red leather)
87' 300TDT (silver w/ palamino tex) SOLD

2012 VW JSW TDI (on tdiclub.com all the time "btcost")

expensive but there are so many reasons to get them

H4 bulbs
better reflector design
clear lenses in all glass
they make the car look 4-5 years newer
etc etc.

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1991 M3 S54B32 swap
2007 328iT/6 RWD sport wagon
1987 325E 330iZHP engine swap
2004 Vespa 200GT
1976 W115 240D getting a much bigger engine. 5.5L
1997 R129 SL600 5AT

any links to a pair at a decent price? i cant tell the good ones from the knockoffs