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11-30-2010, 11:45 PM
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UK style euro headlamps.
I am looking for the UK style headlamps with the round lamps behind the full glass. They are kind of like the U.S. lamps with a euro lens over the top. I have one for the passenger side and need a driver's side. Shipping from the UK is a killer and I thought I would ask here if anyone has one or knows where one is in the U.S.
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11-30-2010, 11:58 PM
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Those aren't "UK style headlamps", those are Low-Spec Euro headlamps, used until late 1982 on the lower model W123s.
Also, since you considered getting lights from the UK, I should warn you that it's important that you get Euro lights made for LHD cars. Lights from the UK are probably going to be for a RHD car. RHD lights shine light to the left since that's where the roadside signs are in RHD countries, and would put glare into oncoming traffic in LHD countries.
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#3
12-01-2010, 01:09 AM
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I may be able to help you out. Except my extra doesn't have a lens.
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12-01-2010, 01:24 AM
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That would be great. Shoot me some contact info on email or a pm. I can deal with the lens.
The beam pattern does not matter to me as I am using these to put bi-xenon projectors in. It looks better with the round design.
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12-01-2010, 01:27 AM
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 I love Hidplanet.I'll shoot you a PM shortly. 
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12-01-2010, 02:45 AM
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#7
12-01-2010, 02:52 AM
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Been there, Tried that.... The M.B. lens completely messes up the beam pattern of the 'projector' scattering light everywhere, a Real Mess!.... Best bet is to fit a standard xenon conversion (Just the bulb)and carefully tailor the lamp position to get a proper light distribution and correct pattern--This is important!... There are so many 'chavs' round here with cruddy Corsas and Escorts with poor beam patterns that dazzle oncoming traffic due to these inferior so-called projector xenon installations.... If you do it, its Gotta be done right--Or you'll be the most unpopular driver on the road!
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#8
12-01-2010, 04:18 AM
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Here's a definition of chav for those in the US who haven't come across it before
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chav
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#9
12-01-2010, 02:55 PM
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I've heard of "chavs" before
We have our own fair share of "chavs" around here as well. Suffice to say, I just come to a point of ignoring them. Let them pass you. Last night there was an Escalade driving alongside my 300D, and he had headlights AND fogs blasting out bright blue light. No wonder he had all 4 lights on, the bright blue lights actually provide LESS light (due to the filter effect). I was sure he was not using projectors or HIDs. If the OP is going to pursue projector type lights, there are those who go through the trouble of sanding down the inside surface of the lens to minimize the fluted effect (that scatters the beam). Aim the projectors to throw the light through this unfluted area, then you can maximize the projectors. It's very involved and quite a long process of trial and error, but like somebody said here if you'll do it, it's gotta be done right!
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12-01-2010, 06:48 PM
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A. Grinds/sands the flutting off. or B. Buys the cheap LED euro lights with plastic non flutted lenses. So what your suggesting is throrwing in a blinding incorrect not approved wrong focal point HID conversion kit?...  funny guy. 
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12-01-2010, 09:13 PM
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Sounds like a very Intelligent individual, who defiantly has done his homework. Can't wait to check out his wagon.
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1981 300TD 4 speed manual Euro bumpers, zender valance and skirts, H&R springs, billy HD's, leveled sls, real AMG Pentas 16x8 et11, vdo boost/egt gauges intergrated into ash tray, eurolights, led 3rd brake light
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#12
12-02-2010, 12:56 PM
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There's not one Approved xenon 'Conversion' for use on a UK vehicle as rules for construction and use also cover the lighting installation of a vehicle.... The USA may well not be concerned as to retrofitted headlight kits, but depends on State rules I guess.... --However, this does NOT stop Chavs buying cheap crap kits off fleagay and fitting them making a RIGHT MESS of it.... You perhaps missed my comment that the Bulb Position, in relation to the mirror HAS to be tailored to give the Correct Light distribution and Beam Pattern... --This procedure is NOT hard, will yield More light than just throwing a cheap Chinese bulb in and have the benefit you'll Not dazzle oncoming drivers.... The Method you adopt to achive this is entirely up to you....:rolleyes The Focal-Point, as you know--is dependant on the Mirror and Lens of the headlight. The Lamp, (Bulb) is merely the source of the light! --assuming you were to fit a bulb to a standard headlight fitting... A Projector type fitting--well, you're on your own, who knows what spec those things are, especially the cheap chinese things floating round.... Ive been there, done all this near 10 years ago, using bulbs/Projectors from a BMW--There was NO such thing as a Xenon Conversion round in those days....
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http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...0TDnoplate.jpg Alastair AKA H.C.II South Wales, U.K. based member W123, 1985 300TD Wagon, 256K, -Most recent M.B. purchase, Cost-a-plenty, Gulps BioDiesel extravagantly, and I love it like an old dog. W114, 1975 280E Custard Yellow, -Great above decks needs chassis welding--Really will do it this year....
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