I would like to up grade to the look of the projector style lights but Iam unsure of quality. Any one changed theres out if so what brand. There are a few on ebay.

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1999 E300TD black with gray int.

From what I read most units on ebay are junk and that the lighting is not as good as stock. Here is what I know:

Most are made in Taiwan, leak(get water inside) so you have to reseal once you get them with RTV silicone. Next the projector is a 2.5 and some members have removed the 2.5 projector with a projector from a 2003+ 210 stock headlight to get a better light pattern and larger pattern from the light.

Some other members just go all out and buy xenon units, parting together the ballasts, headlight unit, projector to get the new look so it is oem or close to.

Was a member building the better headlights as a hobby, but he quit after 25 units. The projector ungrade required heating the lights to soften things up to mend to fit.

I agree that projectors are great, but I am not ready to buy a set, rtv it, bake it in an oven to put another projector in etc.

I will live with H7 bulbs and my stock units for now. Besides you are looking from $500 to 1200 in parts to upgrade. I will throw that money toward my future E55....which should have a good light source.

Hope my blathering has helped.

Floyd

I was told go depo or inpro, but like I said you must reseal with rtv silicone. here is a picture of areas to apply silicone:

hope this helps. I have a PDF of what is needed to upgrade to e55 or rs6 lights, but the pdf is too big for forum. PM me if you would like that info.

hope this helps


Floyd

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I have a leaky stock light right now also the lenses are a little cloudy and have fine rock pits in them.I did see one supplier had replacement lenses.

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89 Ford F3504x4CC 7.3 IDI turboed Intercooler and running on wvo now powered by a 1997 Cumins
87 300SDL on bio and wvo killed by chevy truck 5-24-06
1999 E300TD black with gray int.

yeah, you see replacement fluted lenses on Ebay periodically for around $100+
or so. they pop right out via plastic latches. a pliable sealant sits inside the
groove around the perimeter to keep water out. nissan gasket/sealant is said
to be good stuff. i have part # if anyone needs - can dig it out...or go over to
HIDPLANET.COM and enter HID UNIVERSITY forum for keyword search.

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