HID Xenon light kit for my 400E - Page 5 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

compu_85 · #61 01-09-2011, 11:17 AM

Is there a way to grind the flues off the inside of the headlamp's lenses?

-J

ps2cho · #62 01-09-2011, 02:05 PM

Raymond,

Was the projector retrofit difficult? What housing did you use?

mike-81-240d · #63 01-09-2011, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raymond~

I have been working with HIDs, performing retrofits using OEM parts for approx
5 years.

I think I saw on the road once. Beautiful cutoff.

Now that the have already been retro-ed you should throw some FX-r's in there.

Did you use a relay on the high beam solenoid, or use a diode? I've heard alot of problems caused by just soldering the pig tails to the bulb connector, mainly fried solenoids.

Beautiful.

mike-81-240d · #64 01-09-2011, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by compu_85

Is there a way to grind the flues off the inside of the headlamp's lenses?

-J

If there glass lenses it's not worth your time. Just vaccu form your own plastic ones without flutting.

ROGER E. · #65 01-09-2011, 11:05 PM

...Buy some good Euro lights (also illegal in the US BTW)......

Not so. Replaceable bulbs are legal and, Euro beam patterns are legal and OK'd by NHTSA.

Both.

ROGER E. · #66 01-09-2011, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike-81-240d

I think I saw on the road once. Beautiful cutoff.

Now that the have already been retro-ed you should throw some FX-r's in there.

Did you use a relay on the high beam solenoid, or use a diode? I've heard a lot of problems caused by just soldering the pig tails to the bulb connector, mainly fried solenoids.

Beautiful.

Solenoids? What are you talking about?

compu_85 · #67 01-09-2011, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROGER E.

...Buy some good Euro lights (also illegal in the US BTW)......

Not so. Replaceable bulbs are legal and, Euro beam patterns are legal and OK'd by NHTSA.

Both.

While some euro lights may make beam patterns which the DOT approves, and VOL spec US lights are very similar, the US does not recognize ECE lighting standards.

If lighting standards were harmonized across the globe US cars today would not get different lights, but that is still the case.

-J

raymond~ · #68 01-10-2011, 01:22 AM

Quote:

ps2cho - Was the projector retrofit difficult? What housing did
you use?

first time was difficult. took me several weeks. thereafter they only took about
2-3 days.

for the 210 retrofits, I used the asian Depo assembly. they are the sturdiest of
the aftermarkets. their inside dimensions coincidentally makes the E55,
Maxima or RS6 bixenon projectors near perfect drop in.

Quote:

mike-81-240d - Did you use a relay on the high beam solenoid, or
use a diode? I've heard alot of problems caused by just soldering the pig tails
to the bulb connector, mainly fried solenoids.

the 210s I've worked on have been pre-face lift models and I simply spliced the
solenoid triggers to the high beam leads. when high is activated on the
stalk control, the H7 high beam is energized...and 12 vdc energizes the
solenoid, thereby swinging down the cutoff shield.

i added the blinking mirrors shortly after, then changed to E55 rims, designo
seats, and lowered 1" after. i'm done sinking $ into this and will just enjoy
riding it. it a 99 model with only 61k on the ticker.

mike-81-240d · #69 01-10-2011, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raymond~

first time was difficult. took me several weeks. thereafter they only took about
2-3 days.

for the 210 retrofits, I used the asian Depo assembly. they are the sturdiest of
the aftermarkets. their inside dimensions coincidentally makes the E55,
Maxima or RS6 bixenon projectors near perfect drop in.

the 210s I've worked on have been pre-face lift models and I simply spliced the
solenoid triggers to the high beam leads. when high is activated on the
stalk control, the H7 high beam is energized...and 12 vdc energizes the
solenoid, thereby swinging down the cutoff shield.

i added the blinking mirrors shortly after, then changed to E55 rims, designo
seats, and lowered 1" after. i'm done sinking $ into this and will just enjoy
riding it. it a 99 model with only 61k on the ticker.

Your over on MBWorld aren't you?.. Nice looking W210.

Oh and where did you take that pic? Love the Qwest field in the background!

mike-81-240d · #70 01-10-2011, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROGER E.

Solenoids? What are you talking about?

Bixenon projectors use a electronic solenoid to flip down the cutoff shield to achieve high beam mode.

ps2cho · #71 01-29-2011, 10:52 PM

Got my HID 55w 6000K kit in my car today.

With my euro lights, no glare at all. In fact, I probably need to raise the level as its pointing down a little far....

lsmalley · #72 01-29-2011, 11:06 PM

nice, but yes you are correct, I think they look a little low. how does the light output compare to your standard halogen?

ps2cho · #73 01-30-2011, 03:39 AM

Reaimed them tonight when I found a good solid wall with no other lighting above it.

You can see, distance is about 3-4 car lengths. So about 55-60ft shot.

Light output is literally 3-4x. No exaggeration. No glare.

You CANNOT do this with US lights for future readers.
You MUST have European headlights.

mbzman · #74 01-31-2011, 06:52 PM

Where did you get the kit from and what was the cost?

ps2cho · #75 01-31-2011, 07:32 PM

DDMTuning.com

Raptor HID Kit
http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/Apexcone-Raptor-HID-Kit

Only things you need to change/add:
Raptor Base kit ($30)
55W (+$10)
6000K Bulb
H4 Hi/Lo (+$20)
=$60 total

You don't need harness or anything else they suggest, kit comes with everything you need for plug'n'play!