Re: [MBZ] European Headlights
Hey Rusty - Do you ever get W124 Euro Lights? Larry 91 300D OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net -- From: Rusty Cullens buymbpa...@gmail.com Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 4:30 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] European Headlights We now have the aftermarket W126 sedan European headlight assemblies for $129.95 each. Quantities very limited, these won't last long. Give us a call and get an early Christmas present today! Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] European Headlights
I am checking, my guess is China or Taiwan. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts - Original Message - From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 4:44 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] European Headlights I don't need any, just curious, where are they made ? Thanks, Ed 300E 2009/12/16 Rusty Cullens buymbpa...@gmail.com We now have the aftermarket W126 sedan European headlight assemblies for $129.95 each. Quantities very limited, these won't last long. Give us a call and get an early Christmas present today! Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] European Headlights
no vacuum tilt, checking manufacturer now Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 4:52 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] European Headlights Rusty Cullens wrote: We now have the aftermarket W126 sedan European headlight assemblies for $129.95 each. $129.95 per side? Vacuum tilt? TYC? Hella? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] European Headlights
Bosch only. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts - Original Message - From: LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2009 6:38 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] European Headlights Hey Rusty - Do you ever get W124 Euro Lights? Larry 91 300D OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net -- From: Rusty Cullens buymbpa...@gmail.com Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 4:30 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] European Headlights We now have the aftermarket W126 sedan European headlight assemblies for $129.95 each. Quantities very limited, these won't last long. Give us a call and get an early Christmas present today! Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] European Headlights
We now have the aftermarket W126 sedan European headlight assemblies for $129.95 each. Quantities very limited, these won't last long. Give us a call and get an early Christmas present today! Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] European Headlights
I don't need any, just curious, where are they made ? Thanks, Ed 300E 2009/12/16 Rusty Cullens buymbpa...@gmail.com We now have the aftermarket W126 sedan European headlight assemblies for $129.95 each. Quantities very limited, these won't last long. Give us a call and get an early Christmas present today! Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] European Headlights
Rusty Cullens wrote: We now have the aftermarket W126 sedan European headlight assemblies for $129.95 each. $129.95 per side? Vacuum tilt? TYC? Hella? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] European Headlights
On 12/16/2009 3:52 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: TYC? Hella? I just called and he said they were aftermarket... not the Bosch/Hella OE units. John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] European Headlights
John Robbins wrote: On 12/16/2009 3:52 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: TYC? Hella? I just called and he said they were aftermarket... not the Bosch/Hella OE units. Johnny Berryman used to really like the TYC (Republic of China/Taiwan) units for the W201. I've seen some stylized shyte on eBay for the W124 that I assume comes from Peoples Republic of China. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] European Headlights
the hero of cheap chinese junk i'm glad i stay away from that stuff and have customers who know better On Wed, Dec 16, 2009 at 6:14 PM, John Robbins je...@msstate.edu wrote: On 12/16/2009 3:52 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: TYC? Hella? I just called and he said they were aftermarket... not the Bosch/Hella OE units. John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- save 5% on our already low, low prices. use coupon code DAVE at checkout. www. BuyEUROparts.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] European Headlights
I won't even reply to that Gary. I said it was aftermarket in my post. You plan on paying me the money you owe me? Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless handheld -Original Message- From: Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com Date: Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:42:52 To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] European Headlights the hero of cheap chinese junk i'm glad i stay away from that stuff and have customers who know better On Wed, Dec 16, 2009 at 6:14 PM, John Robbins je...@msstate.edu wrote: On 12/16/2009 3:52 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: TYC? Hella? I just called and he said they were aftermarket... not the Bosch/Hella OE units. John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- save 5% on our already low, low prices. use coupon code DAVE at checkout. www. BuyEUROparts.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] European Headlights
LarryT wrote: What what I can tell, the Euro lights don't look much different from the US lights - based on what my lights look like at least - so I'm guessing the difference is in the bulbs each can take - right? They're quite different in construction. Different reflectors, lenses, bulbs, etc. Here are two pictures of my 92 2.5T with the Katmac euro headlights... http://picasaweb.google.com/Tymbrymi2/92_300D#5245265398684995874 http://picasaweb.google.com/Tymbrymi2/92_300D#5245265494375739266 I read somewhere the US housings are plastic - and cannot take the heat of higher output bulbs found on euro cars which have metal headlight housings. Does that sound right? I think the plastic housing is a limitation, but the main limitation is the *horrible* optics of the US headlights. If you put in a brighter bulb, you'll do nothing but blind oncoming drivers. The euro headlights have a sharp cutoff pattern so you won't blind anyone. Here's what I found on ebay - item 400032189812 which supposedly shows the US and Euro side-by-side. Looks to me like they are just different action shots of the euros... HTH! John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] European Headlights
Hi John - Thx for that info. You lights do look much better and no doubt perform better also. I went to the next photo and saw the lower bumper damaged. My was similar - looked like the little door for the tow hook was ripped out. Bought a new one and black insert for ~$150 IIRC and painted it - the match was perfect (on the 3rd try) ;-) but now it looks like the factory did it. The bumper I bought was no doubt an aftermarket one as the ones Rusty sells are over $400 I believe. But it looks really good. Thx agn for the info and photos - I'm going to have to spring for some of these soon. My wife drives home at 8PM 2 days a week so good headlights would be welcomed. Sincerely, Larry T (74 911, 91 300D 2.5T) www.youroil.net Oil Analysis Kits Porsche Posters/Weber parts Test Results - http://members.rennlist.com/oil/ http://www.scamfreetop10.com/1233.html . - Original Message - From: John Robbins je...@msstate.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 9:52 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] European Headlights LarryT wrote: What what I can tell, the Euro lights don't look much different from the US lights - based on what my lights look like at least - so I'm guessing the difference is in the bulbs each can take - right? They're quite different in construction. Different reflectors, lenses, bulbs, etc. Here are two pictures of my 92 2.5T with the Katmac euro headlights... http://picasaweb.google.com/Tymbrymi2/92_300D#5245265398684995874 http://picasaweb.google.com/Tymbrymi2/92_300D#5245265494375739266 I read somewhere the US housings are plastic - and cannot take the heat of higher output bulbs found on euro cars which have metal headlight housings. Does that sound right? I think the plastic housing is a limitation, but the main limitation is the *horrible* optics of the US headlights. If you put in a brighter bulb, you'll do nothing but blind oncoming drivers. The euro headlights have a sharp cutoff pattern so you won't blind anyone. Here's what I found on ebay - item 400032189812 which supposedly shows the US and Euro side-by-side. Looks to me like they are just different action shots of the euros... HTH! John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] European Headlights
LarryT wrote: My was similar - looked like the little door for the tow hook was ripped out. Bought a new one and black insert for ~$150 IIRC and painted it - the match was perfect (on the 3rd try) ;-) but now it looks like the factory did it. Interesting!! Do you happen to remember where you got the bumper at? I'd be interested in doing that as well... little things like that make a big difference in appearance. John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] European Headlights
Thanks to all who replied - I hadn't considered the difference in RHD Vs LHD light pattern - I remember well watching videos of european 911s driving in UK with bits of black tape on the headlight lens to modify the pattern. I should have known. Anyway - I was thinking about a pair of european headlights for my 1991 300D W124. Although they look better I believe the lights provide better lighting also. What's needed probably is the european metal headlight unit so higher wattage bulbs can be used and not melt the plastic used in the US units. But I'll sure you are right about any UK wrecker with some RHD headlights will likely almost give them away. Any list members in UK want to find some inexpensive HLs for me? ;-) Thx agn - Sincerely, Larry T (74 911, 91 300D 2.5T) www.youroil.net Oil Analysis Kits Porsche Posters/Weber parts Test Results - http://members.rennlist.com/oil/ http://www.scamfreetop10.com/1233.html . - Original Message - From: TE ban...@carolina.rr.com To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com; 'Banned List' ban...@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 11:34 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] European Headlights Speaking of European headlights, I just retrofitted my C140 (S500 coupe) with a brand new pair of European OEM Bosch Xenon headlight units. With the help of WIS and a little ingenuity, I now have probably the best upgrade I have ever done; that includes the W126 Bosch euros I installed in my 300SDL. Overall, it was a fairly easy install and the city light hookup was similar to that of other European headlights. The one downside is that the city light bulbs (W5W) still give off that yellow glow even with the Xenon's on. In an effort not to look ricey, I will probably have to live with it; although I do have a pair of Philips BlueVision W5W bulbs on the way from the UK. Hopefully they are tasteful and pure white but if they look even the slightest bit blue, I will keep the original W5W bulb in. I know the whole blue tint argument, but these are 5W city lights we are talking about so I'm hardly worried about lumen output. On the subject of comparing European headlights in a RHD vehicle versus LHD, the only difference in the two units is the lens. The refractory pattern on the glass is different for the aforementioned setups. For European headlights on a W123, W124 or W126, the lenses are fairly cheap compared to a W140 or C140. If you can get the headlight units for a steal, it still may be worth buying them and changing the lens. On another note, if anyone needs a complete W126 headlight switch bezel with vacuum adjuster switch, I have two available. It definitely compliments the complete W126 European headlight setup and is great when actually used for the level adjustment. I also have 3 European warning triangle brackets available for the W126 and 3 available for all other models (W123, W124, W140, etc.) Inquire for prices. TE -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 10:37 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] European Headlights LarryT wrote: OK, that problem solved - what I was thinking, maybe I could by a set of headlights from a wrecker in UK for instance and have them shipped here? After seeing prices around the US a set runs around $300 or more. They must have plenty of these in UK - as long as shipping is acceptable maybe I can get a set and save some $$s. If a wrecker in the British Isles has a car with LHD headlamps, I'm sure they'd be glad to get rid of them. (or maybe they just sell them to the French and Germans) Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] European Headlights
LarryT wrote: Anyway - I was thinking about a pair of european headlights for my 1991 300D W124. Although they look better I believe the lights provide better lighting also. They definitely look better and have a MUCH better beam pattern! Since the US beam pattern is so horrible, I wouldn't worry about spending the $500 for a pair of proper Bosch or Hella euro headlights from Rusty. Instead, check out eBay and get TYC or Depo brand headlights. They are probably 90% of the headlight, but at 50% the price. I have the ones below on my 2.5T, and they work great. One thing though, do plan on buying new H4s from Rusty, since the blue bulbs that come with those lights look horrible and are dim. http://www.katmac.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PRODStore_Code=KIProduct_Code=W124HLCategory_Code=EHQ HTH! John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] European Headlights
Larry, I'll go $450.00 for the set. That includes bulbs wiring instructions. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: John Robbins je...@msstate.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 10:36 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] European Headlights LarryT wrote: Anyway - I was thinking about a pair of european headlights for my 1991 300D W124. Although they look better I believe the lights provide better lighting also. They definitely look better and have a MUCH better beam pattern! Since the US beam pattern is so horrible, I wouldn't worry about spending the $500 for a pair of proper Bosch or Hella euro headlights from Rusty. Instead, check out eBay and get TYC or Depo brand headlights. They are probably 90% of the headlight, but at 50% the price. I have the ones below on my 2.5T, and they work great. One thing though, do plan on buying new H4s from Rusty, since the blue bulbs that come with those lights look horrible and are dim. http://www.katmac.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PRODStore_Code=KIProduct_Code=W124HLCategory_Code=EHQ HTH! John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] European Headlights
Sweet...deal making in our current economic times...I love it. Bob R On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 8:53 AM, Rusty Cullens ru...@buymbparts.com wrote: Larry, I'll go $450.00 for the set. That includes bulbs wiring instructions. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: John Robbins je...@msstate.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 10:36 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] European Headlights LarryT wrote: Anyway - I was thinking about a pair of european headlights for my 1991 300D W124. Although they look better I believe the lights provide better lighting also. They definitely look better and have a MUCH better beam pattern! Since the US beam pattern is so horrible, I wouldn't worry about spending the $500 for a pair of proper Bosch or Hella euro headlights from Rusty. Instead, check out eBay and get TYC or Depo brand headlights. They are probably 90% of the headlight, but at 50% the price. I have the ones below on my 2.5T, and they work great. One thing though, do plan on buying new H4s from Rusty, since the blue bulbs that come with those lights look horrible and are dim. http://www.katmac.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PRODStore_Code=KIProduct_Code=W124HLCategory_Code=EHQ HTH! John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090223/48e35ba7/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I have no choice, business sucks. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 10:57 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] European Headlights Sweet...deal making in our current economic times...I love it. Bob R On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 8:53 AM, Rusty Cullens ru...@buymbparts.com wrote: Larry, I'll go $450.00 for the set. That includes bulbs wiring instructions. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: John Robbins je...@msstate.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 10:36 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] European Headlights LarryT wrote: Anyway - I was thinking about a pair of european headlights for my 1991 300D W124. Although they look better I believe the lights provide better lighting also. They definitely look better and have a MUCH better beam pattern! Since the US beam pattern is so horrible, I wouldn't worry about spending the $500 for a pair of proper Bosch or Hella euro headlights from Rusty. Instead, check out eBay and get TYC or Depo brand headlights. They are probably 90% of the headlight, but at 50% the price. I have the ones below on my 2.5T, and they work great. One thing though, do plan on buying new H4s from Rusty, since the blue bulbs that come with those lights look horrible and are dim. http://www.katmac.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PRODStore_Code=KIProduct_Code=W124HLCategory_Code=EHQ HTH! John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090223/48e35ba7/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Rusty wrote business sucks No kidding - it's like that all around I fear - at least it is for me. This must be the change so many voted for. Anyway, I'm sure $450 is a great price for some great headlights - but when I compare them to the ones John recommended at $225 it would be hard to justify spending $450. But for me, I think I'll hold on to both my $225 the $450 for the time being. Maybe I'll get a bailout? Thx for the offer Rusty - Sincerely, Larry T (74 911, 91 300D 2.5T) www.youroil.net Oil Analysis Kits Porsche Posters/Weber parts Test Results - http://members.rennlist.com/oil/ http://www.scamfreetop10.com/1233.html . - Original Message - From: Rusty Cullens ru...@buymbparts.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 11:00 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] European Headlights I have no choice, business sucks. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 10:57 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] European Headlights Sweet...deal making in our current economic times...I love it. Bob R On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 8:53 AM, Rusty Cullens ru...@buymbparts.com wrote: Larry, I'll go $450.00 for the set. That includes bulbs wiring instructions. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: John Robbins je...@msstate.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 10:36 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] European Headlights LarryT wrote: Anyway - I was thinking about a pair of european headlights for my 1991 300D W124. Although they look better I believe the lights provide better lighting also. They definitely look better and have a MUCH better beam pattern! Since the US beam pattern is so horrible, I wouldn't worry about spending the $500 for a pair of proper Bosch or Hella euro headlights from Rusty. Instead, check out eBay and get TYC or Depo brand headlights. They are probably 90% of the headlight, but at 50% the price. I have the ones below on my 2.5T, and they work great. One thing though, do plan on buying new H4s from Rusty, since the blue bulbs that come with those lights look horrible and are dim. http://www.katmac.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PRODStore_Code=KIProduct_Code=W124HLCategory_Code=EHQ HTH! John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090223/48e35ba7/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Thx for the info John - What what I can tell, the Euro lights don't look much different from the US lights - based on what my lights look like at least - so I'm guessing the difference is in the bulbs each can take - right? I read somewhere the US housings are plastic - and cannot take the heat of higher output bulbs found on euro cars which have metal headlight housings. Does that sound right? Here's what I found on ebay - item 400032189812 which supposedly shows the US and Euro side-by-side. Thx agn - Sincerely, Larry T (74 911, 91 300D 2.5T) www.youroil.net Oil Analysis Kits Porsche Posters/Weber parts Test Results - http://members.rennlist.com/oil/ http://www.scamfreetop10.com/1233.html . - Original Message - From: John Robbins je...@msstate.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 10:36 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] European Headlights LarryT wrote: Anyway - I was thinking about a pair of european headlights for my 1991 300D W124. Although they look better I believe the lights provide better lighting also. They definitely look better and have a MUCH better beam pattern! Since the US beam pattern is so horrible, I wouldn't worry about spending the $500 for a pair of proper Bosch or Hella euro headlights from Rusty. Instead, check out eBay and get TYC or Depo brand headlights. They are probably 90% of the headlight, but at 50% the price. I have the ones below on my 2.5T, and they work great. One thing though, do plan on buying new H4s from Rusty, since the blue bulbs that come with those lights look horrible and are dim. http://www.katmac.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PRODStore_Code=KIProduct_Code=W124HLCategory_Code=EHQ HTH! John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I will second that -- the DEPOs I got for my old 300D were a vast improvment over the DOT ones. Might even have been able to avoid the damned wood rodent that caused me to get new headlights in the first place. May not last as long or be as sturdy as Hella or Bosch, but they work just fine and have the level adjuster if you want to go to the trouble of getting the replacement bezel for the headlight switch and adjuster wheel and running some vac lines. Peter On Feb 23, 2009, at 9:36 AM, John Robbins wrote: LarryT wrote: Anyway - I was thinking about a pair of european headlights for my 1991 300D W124. Although they look better I believe the lights provide better lighting also. They definitely look better and have a MUCH better beam pattern! Since the US beam pattern is so horrible, I wouldn't worry about spending the $500 for a pair of proper Bosch or Hella euro headlights from Rusty. Instead, check out eBay and get TYC or Depo brand headlights. They are probably 90% of the headlight, but at 50% the price. I have the ones below on my 2.5T, and they work great. One thing though, do plan on buying new H4s from Rusty, since the blue bulbs that come with those lights look horrible and are dim. http://www.katmac.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc? Screen=PRODStore_Code=KIProduct_Code=W124HLCategory_Code=EHQ HTH! John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Don't look anything alike at all at closer than quick glance. On the W124 (and W018 at least, probably everything else too) there is a one piece glass cover for the entire assembly, not a headlight with a plastic ring around it. The reflector is different, giving much more light spread on the road directly in front of the bumper and there is a dead zone in the beam to the upper left, where oncoming traffic is. Far better distance illumination on high beams, but again there is a dark zone on the upper left to avoid glare into the eyes of drivers going the other way. All round much better. Note that 94 or 95 W124's came with Euro lenses on some models, and these are highly desirable since the headlight wipers work. Can't use the DOT headlight wipers on the Euro assemblies, as they are on the opposite side and rotate the other direction. Peter On Feb 23, 2009, at 2:26 PM, LarryT wrote: Thx for the info John - What what I can tell, the Euro lights don't look much different from the US lights - based on what my lights look like at least - so I'm guessing the difference is in the bulbs each can take - right? I read somewhere the US housings are plastic - and cannot take the heat of higher output bulbs found on euro cars which have metal headlight housings. Does that sound right? Here's what I found on ebay - item 400032189812 which supposedly shows the US and Euro side-by-side. Thx agn - Sincerely, Larry T (74 911, 91 300D 2.5T) www.youroil.net Oil Analysis Kits Porsche Posters/Weber parts Test Results - http://members.rennlist.com/oil/ http://www.scamfreetop10.com/1233.html . - Original Message - From: John Robbins je...@msstate.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 10:36 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] European Headlights LarryT wrote: Anyway - I was thinking about a pair of european headlights for my 1991 300D W124. Although they look better I believe the lights provide better lighting also. They definitely look better and have a MUCH better beam pattern! Since the US beam pattern is so horrible, I wouldn't worry about spending the $500 for a pair of proper Bosch or Hella euro headlights from Rusty. Instead, check out eBay and get TYC or Depo brand headlights. They are probably 90% of the headlight, but at 50% the price. I have the ones below on my 2.5T, and they work great. One thing though, do plan on buying new H4s from Rusty, since the blue bulbs that come with those lights look horrible and are dim. http://www.katmac.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc? Screen=PRODStore_Code=KIProduct_Code=W124HLCategory_Code=EHQ HTH! John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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OK, that problem solved - what I was thinking, maybe I could by a set of headlights from a wrecker in UK for instance and have them shipped here? After seeing prices around the US a set runs around $300 or more. They must have plenty of these in UK - as long as shipping is acceptable maybe I can get a set and save some $$s. Anyone try something like that? I imported MG parts from UK in the mid 80s (pound vs dollar was favorable) and resold them. Haven;t done anything like that except for a couple hundred Porsche posters I bought from Germany. Thx - Sincerely, Larry T (74 911, 91 300D 2.5T) www.youroil.net Oil Analysis Kits Porsche Posters/Weber parts Test Results - http://members.rennlist.com/oil/ http://www.scamfreetop10.com/1233.html . - Original Message - From: John Robbins je...@msstate.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 8:31 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] European Headlights LarryT wrote: But I worry about passing the state inspections. I wouldn't worry about it since a lot of newer cars have a similar beam pattern. For example, my CDI has a euro beam pattern. John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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don't think headlights from the UK are what you'd want in the US; the lights are biased for which side of the road traffic runs on. cheers! e LarryT wrote: I was thinking, maybe I could by a set of headlights from a wrecker in UK for instance and have them shipped here? After seeing prices around the US a set runs around $300 or more. They must have plenty of these in UK - as long as shipping is acceptable maybe I can get a set and save some $$s. [snip] -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090222/4ab48050/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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euro headlights for what? Chris --- On Sun, 2/22/09, LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: From: LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] European Headlights To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Sunday, February 22, 2009, 2:49 PM OK, that problem solved - what I was thinking, maybe I could by a set of headlights from a wrecker in UK for instance and have them shipped here? After seeing prices around the US a set runs around $300 or more. They must have plenty of these in UK - as long as shipping is acceptable maybe I can get a set and save some $$s. Anyone try something like that? I imported MG parts from UK in the mid 80s (pound vs dollar was favorable) and resold them. Haven;t done anything like that except for a couple hundred Porsche posters I bought from Germany. Thx - Sincerely, Larry T (74 911, 91 300D 2.5T) www.youroil.net Oil Analysis Kits Porsche Posters/Weber parts Test Results - http://members.rennlist.com/oil/ http://www.scamfreetop10.com/1233.html . - Original Message - From: John Robbins je...@msstate.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 8:31 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] European Headlights LarryT wrote: But I worry about passing the state inspections. I wouldn't worry about it since a lot of newer cars have a similar beam pattern. For example, my CDI has a euro beam pattern. John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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LarryT wrote: OK, that problem solved - what I was thinking, maybe I could by a set of headlights from a wrecker in UK for instance and have them shipped here? After seeing prices around the US a set runs around $300 or more. They must have plenty of these in UK - as long as shipping is acceptable maybe I can get a set and save some $$s. If a wrecker in the British Isles has a car with LHD headlamps, I'm sure they'd be glad to get rid of them. (or maybe they just sell them to the French and Germans) Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Speaking of European headlights, I just retrofitted my C140 (S500 coupe) with a brand new pair of European OEM Bosch Xenon headlight units. With the help of WIS and a little ingenuity, I now have probably the best upgrade I have ever done; that includes the W126 Bosch euros I installed in my 300SDL. Overall, it was a fairly easy install and the city light hookup was similar to that of other European headlights. The one downside is that the city light bulbs (W5W) still give off that yellow glow even with the Xenon's on. In an effort not to look ricey, I will probably have to live with it; although I do have a pair of Philips BlueVision W5W bulbs on the way from the UK. Hopefully they are tasteful and pure white but if they look even the slightest bit blue, I will keep the original W5W bulb in. I know the whole blue tint argument, but these are 5W city lights we are talking about so I'm hardly worried about lumen output. On the subject of comparing European headlights in a RHD vehicle versus LHD, the only difference in the two units is the lens. The refractory pattern on the glass is different for the aforementioned setups. For European headlights on a W123, W124 or W126, the lenses are fairly cheap compared to a W140 or C140. If you can get the headlight units for a steal, it still may be worth buying them and changing the lens. On another note, if anyone needs a complete W126 headlight switch bezel with vacuum adjuster switch, I have two available. It definitely compliments the complete W126 European headlight setup and is great when actually used for the level adjustment. I also have 3 European warning triangle brackets available for the W126 and 3 available for all other models (W123, W124, W140, etc.) Inquire for prices. TE -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 10:37 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] European Headlights LarryT wrote: OK, that problem solved - what I was thinking, maybe I could by a set of headlights from a wrecker in UK for instance and have them shipped here? After seeing prices around the US a set runs around $300 or more. They must have plenty of these in UK - as long as shipping is acceptable maybe I can get a set and save some $$s. If a wrecker in the British Isles has a car with LHD headlamps, I'm sure they'd be glad to get rid of them. (or maybe they just sell them to the French and Germans) Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Thx TE. The Porsche 911 owners manual explains how to align headlights using a flat surface and some tape ;-) As far as DOT - I had some lights in a car that a PO had installed some kind of high intensity blue lights - the state inspector said without the alignment nubs he wouldn't pass it. Likely another inspector would have checked to see if they worked and went on but this guy caught it. Perhaps the Euro lights won't look so odd? Thx agn - Sincerely, Larry T (74 911, 91 300D 2.5T) www.youroil.net Oil Analysis Kits Porsche Posters/Weber parts Test Results - http://members.rennlist.com/oil/ http://www.scamfreetop10.com/1233.html . - Original Message - From: TE ban...@carolina.rr.com To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 5:52 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] European Headlights Inspection shouldn't be a problem. All they look for is to see if they work, not DOT markings on the glass. Aiming will have to be done manually, but the directions in WIS or on Daniel Stern's lighting page should suffice. (not sure of the link). TE -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of LarryT Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 5:49 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] European Headlights Howdy - I am considering Euro headlights for my 91 300D - but I worry about them not having the DOT alignment bumps for the US alignent machines. I'm sure I can align the lights the old fashioned way - a flat wall, some tape and a darkened garage. But I worry about passing the state inspections. Anyone know? Sincerely, Larry T (74 911, 91 300D 2.5T) www.youroil.net Oil Analysis Kits Porsche Posters/Weber parts Test Results - http://members.rennlist.com/oil/ http://www.scamfreetop10.com/1233.html . ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] European Headlights
Howdy - I am considering Euro headlights for my 91 300D - but I worry about them not having the DOT alignment bumps for the US alignent machines. I'm sure I can align the lights the old fashioned way - a flat wall, some tape and a darkened garage. But I worry about passing the state inspections. Anyone know? Sincerely, Larry T (74 911, 91 300D 2.5T) Larry, I put them on my '92 and haven't had any issues with inspection, and PA is somewhat more difficult compared to VA. When in Charlottesville I saw a few W124s with euros. Tony Wirtel '92 300e -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090217/b5b700d2/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] European Headlights
Howdy - I am considering Euro headlights for my 91 300D - but I worry about them not having the DOT alignment bumps for the US alignent machines. I'm sure I can align the lights the old fashioned way - a flat wall, some tape and a darkened garage. But I worry about passing the state inspections. Anyone know? Sincerely, Larry T (74 911, 91 300D 2.5T) www.youroil.net Oil Analysis Kits Porsche Posters/Weber parts Test Results - http://members.rennlist.com/oil/ http://www.scamfreetop10.com/1233.html . ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Inspection shouldn't be a problem. All they look for is to see if they work, not DOT markings on the glass. Aiming will have to be done manually, but the directions in WIS or on Daniel Stern's lighting page should suffice. (not sure of the link). TE -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of LarryT Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 5:49 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] European Headlights Howdy - I am considering Euro headlights for my 91 300D - but I worry about them not having the DOT alignment bumps for the US alignent machines. I'm sure I can align the lights the old fashioned way - a flat wall, some tape and a darkened garage. But I worry about passing the state inspections. Anyone know? Sincerely, Larry T (74 911, 91 300D 2.5T) www.youroil.net Oil Analysis Kits Porsche Posters/Weber parts Test Results - http://members.rennlist.com/oil/ http://www.scamfreetop10.com/1233.html . ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] European Headlights
LarryT wrote: But I worry about passing the state inspections. I wouldn't worry about it since a lot of newer cars have a similar beam pattern. For example, my CDI has a euro beam pattern. John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
