Headlights are here, live pics!

[grga]

So, those are live pics:

http://img376.imageshack.us/my.php?image=farovizx7.jpg
http://img121.imageshack.us/my.php?image=fardjg3.jpg
http://img376.imageshack.us/my.php?image=farlom0.jpg

Give me your opinion, please!

[apexi]

looks great now, waiting pics of them installed !

[grga]

Originally posted by apexi
looks great now, waiting pics of them installed !

By the end of next week, I promise!

[Proven Guilty]

wow, the pics you took make them look MUCH better than in the ebay link i've previously seen.

[bish0p]

which one is the low beam? would that be the projector? and what's all the other lights in there used for? Looks good so far can't wait to see it on the car. Also can you please take a picture of the light beam pattern?

[trymonlam]

would love to see it installed.
i need some new headlights. and if this looks good, i am in for a new set.

[martattack]

It's about time they moved the projector to the outside spot.

[grga]

Originally posted by Proven Guilty
wow, the pics you took make them look MUCH better than in the ebay link i've previously seen.

Yep, I can agree with that too.
;-)

Trust me, they are even better live.

[grga]

Originally posted by bish0p
which one is the low beam? would that be the projector? and what's all the other lights in there used for? Looks good so far can't wait to see it on the car. Also can you please take a picture of the light beam pattern?

Low beam is projector lens, below that is high beam, next to projector is fog light and that little one in the corner is parking (or city) light.

I'll take several pictures with heads installed, don't worry, that will be by the end of next week, I can't wait till then too.
:-)

[grga]

I have to tell you guys, the only thing I suspect is some kind of plastic material instead of glas (outside cover) and I really dunno how it's gonna look like when it lights on the road, I hope that I won't disturb other drivers...

And yes, those are 6PINs connectors heads.

[Abuimad]

wow looks cool, mount them on and take the pics asap ;)

[bish0p]

what's the size of the low beam bulb then? right now for oem i have a H4 for both high and low. so that would mean it's a different bulb right?

[grga]

Low beam H7, high beam H1, fog light H3, parking light W5W.

Btw, do you guys know exact size of 3rd brake light? Can't pull out that bulb, I'd like to replace it for some LED bulb...

[97C28O]

Originally posted by grga
Low beam is projector lens, below that is high beam, next to projector is fog light and that little one in the corner is parking (or city) light.

I'll take several pictures with heads installed, don't worry, that will be by the end of next week, I can't wait till then too.
:-)

Isn't the little section under the low beam the Fog light and next to the projector is the High? and What exactly is the little circle? a blinker?

Someone finally bought one of these Headlights on this forum! Would like to see the results and the lighting of this product! Something new! Yay.

[grga]

Originally posted by 97C28O
Isn't the little section under the low beam the Fog light and next to the projector is the High? and What exactly is the little circle? a blinker?

Someone finally bought one of these Headlights on this forum! Would like to see the results and the lighting of this product! Something new! Yay.

Nope, order is just like on OEM headlights and wecan conclude this by a bulb types. Could anyone tell me what exact type of bulb is in 3rd brake light?

I simply can't remove it from housing.

[yusuke280]

pics pics pics?
does it take that long to install??

[grga]

Originally posted by yusuke280
pics pics pics?
does it take that long to install??

Yep... :-(
There were some vehicles before mine...

But, headlights are installed, just came from my mechanic.
Information?
They look AWESOME!!!

However, projector is low beam, next to the projector is high beam and below projector is fog light...

Pics will be available next week, probably tuesday, I can't wait too.

[grga]

Hm, it seems that this is gonna be a potential trouble for me.

Bulbs for low beam aren't strong enough (we tried only in garage so this has to be taken with some reserve) and I should buy some new bulbs. There is almost no light 2m in front of the car, that is maybe usual for projector type headlights, dunno.

What do you guys recommend in that case, it's H7 bulbs.

[sanf]

upgrade ur bulbs or HID .. not sure how it's gonna aim with those projectors

[grga]

Originally posted by sanf
upgrade ur bulbs or HID .. not sure how it's gonna aim with those projectors

It's kind of too expensive for me atm (HID)...
That option is out!
:-)

[Proven Guilty]

i'm going to be honest, all i care about is the picture of what it looks like installed on your car :o

[grga]

:D :D :D :D :D

[yusuke280]

HID's are cheap.

with normal halogen bulb / projector, you wont see sh!t.

http://www.cqlight.ca
their just 200 bucks, just buy it.

[Abuimad]

how long does it take to snap a couple of pics lol...

[grga]

Originally posted by Abuimad
how long does it take to snap a couple of pics lol...

Well, car isn't painted yet, that's the point, don't worry.
Hehe, I'm driving my friend's (he owns that mechanical garage) CLK 200 Cabrio atm and, I'd like to say that I'm not in a rush any more.
:D

[grga]

Originally posted by yusuke280
HID's are cheap.

with normal halogen bulb / projector, you wont see sh!t.

http://www.cqlight.ca
their just 200 bucks, just buy it.

Tnx for suggestion, and, one more question, you mean on projector headlights generaly or you mean on these projectors (made in Taiwan)?
:-)

[sanf]

I found some cheap HID kit on ebay for around $130 shipped (US). just throw a set on and try it out. if you dont like it, sell them after.

and i am with everyone here. .show us some PICS PICS PICS !~~

[grga]

Originally posted by sanf
I found some cheap HID kit on ebay for around $130 shipped (US). just throw a set on and try it out. if you dont like it, sell them after.

and i am with everyone here. .show us some PICS PICS PICS !~~

Tnx for this info, I will post pics very soon!
Maybe I can take some pics when car isn't finished?
;-)

[Lordkoo]

Sweet! If my C43 does not come with HIDs, I would jump on it. It would give your W202 a new freshen up look!


Originally posted by grga
So, those are live pics:

http://img376.imageshack.us/my.php?image=farovizx7.jpg
http://img121.imageshack.us/my.php?image=fardjg3.jpg
http://img376.imageshack.us/my.php?image=farlom0.jpg

Give me your opinion, please!

[OCKlasse]

Originally posted by Lordkoo
Sweet! If my C43 does not come with HIDs, I would jump on it. It would give your W202 a new freshen up look!

I think all C43s come with HIDs, don't they?

[Lordkoo]

Originally posted by OCKlasse
I think all C43s come with HIDs, don't they?

Nope... It is an option. Most C43 without headlight wipers do not have factory HIDs.

[yusuke280]

Originally posted by grga
Tnx for suggestion, and, one more question, you mean on projector headlights generaly or you mean on these projectors (made in Taiwan)?
:-)

generally, projectors. see, u have double layers of lens and the cut-off shield for the light to pass through.

im REALLY curious to see how the beam-patterns for your projectors are.

PLEASE make sure you take a picture inside your car facing towards a wall with your lights (projector) on. lets say around a good 6-7 meters.

[grga]

Originally posted by yusuke280
generally, projectors. see, u have double layers of lens and the cut-off shield for the light to pass through.

im REALLY curious to see how the beam-patterns for your projectors are.

PLEASE make sure you take a picture inside your car facing towards a wall with your lights (projector) on. lets say around a good 6-7 meters.

F**k, I'd rather buy some ordinary crystal clear headlights if I knew that...

Well, we'll see what will going on now. I can take some pictures tommorow but car isn't done yet...

[grga]

Originally posted by yusuke280

im REALLY curious to see how the beam-patterns for your projectors are.

PLEASE make sure you take a picture inside your car facing towards a wall with your lights (projector) on. lets say around a good 6-7 meters.

Beam-pattern(s) is EXCELLENT, looks like cuted with knife, very sharp edge between light and darkness. I'm just worried because od pretty weak light output but I think it's bulbs issue.

[yusuke280]

Originally posted by grga
Beam-pattern(s) is EXCELLENT, looks like cuted with knife, very sharp edge between light and darkness. I'm just worried because od pretty weak light output but I think it's bulbs issue.

yes it looks weak because your running halogens. HID's is a must, ull be hard time illuminating the road.

nice if u have a sharp cut off. but we'll have to see the left and right sides.

make sure u take a pic.
cheers

[grga]

Originally posted by yusuke280
yes it looks weak because your running halogens. HID's is a must, ull be hard time illuminating the road.

nice if u have a sharp cut off. but we'll have to see the left and right sides.

make sure u take a pic.
cheers

Yep, very sharp cut off (with that "multicolor redbluishviolet line" between dark and light side.
I think that Osram (Sylvania) Silverstar +50% will solve that, at least temporary, until I get some more money to buy BOSCH HID Conversion Kit from ebay.

[Wermacht123]

Originally posted by grga
So, those are live pics:

http://img376.imageshack.us/my.php?image=farovizx7.jpg
http://img121.imageshack.us/my.php?image=fardjg3.jpg
http://img376.imageshack.us/my.php?image=farlom0.jpg

Give me your opinion, please!

The new lights look sweet man. I was wondering though, what year is your car? And if it is a 98 or newer do you still have your old passenger side headlight assembly?

[grga]

Originally posted by Wermacht123
The new lights look sweet man. I was wondering though, what year is your car? And if it is a 98 or newer do you still have your old passenger side headlight assembly?

Nope, my car is 1996... and passenger side is broken anyway.
:-(

[Wermacht123]

Originally posted by grga
Nope, my car is 1996... and passenger side is broken anyway.
:-(
Oh no good, Im not actually looking for the whole assembly, just the little metal clip that holds in the fog ligh bulb, all pre 98 models hav a clip that is way to big, I took one off of a 97 and it was huge. If you know anyone that has this piece it would be sweet.

[RemoLexi]

Originally posted by Wermacht123
Oh no good, Im not actually looking for the whole assembly, just the little metal clip that holds in the fog ligh bulb, all pre 98 models hav a clip that is way to big, I took one off of a 97 and it was huge. If you know anyone that has this piece it would be sweet.

post a pic ... I might have have the piece your looking for!

[Wermacht123]

Originally posted by RemoLexi
post a pic ... I might have have the piece your looking for!
I dont have a digital camera, but I will try my best to describe it. This is only for a 98 or newer with halogen lights, not HIDs. If you go into the passenger side headlight assembly, right underneath the lowbeam lightbulb there should be another smaller light. That is the foglight bulb. that bulb is held in place by a small metal clip, about the size of your thumb. It is made out of metal wire, prolly 1/16th of an inch thick. To remove this clip you first have to remove the wires that plug into the bulb. Then pull on the bottom of the clip, it should pop out upwards, then you might have to pry it out of the hinge on the opposite side. Its really pretty easy to find, but i hope you can help me out, i havent been able to find a replacement anywhere, and my father works for a dealer. Its just one of those parts that they dont sell seperatly from the whole assembly. Any help would be much appreicated.

[RemoLexi]

so sorry to thread jack, Wermacht123 I sent you a PM w/picture ;)

[grga]

I've just came from my mechanic. It's impossible to take some pictures because my car is all over in paper (they are preparing for painting).

So, pics will be available next week, monday or tuesday.
;-)

[grga]

Lo guys!

Car was finished yesterday and it looks great, I'll post some pics later in the afternoon.
;-)

[grga]

Before:
http://img219.imageshack.us/my.php?image=beforeka0.jpg

After:
http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/1688/after001bu2.jpg
http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/8288/after002xr1.jpg

That's it. The only "issue" I have atm is a little bit inside fogging but everything else is OK.

[NEA-4311]

:hmmm: They look nice but I dont know... I thought I would like these better than mine, but I kinda still like mine a bit more...

[grga]

Originally posted by NEA-4311
:hmmm: They look nice but I dont know... I thought I would like these better than mine, but I kinda still like mine a bit more...

I'll take some pics on sunny day and with clean heads, trust me, it looks MUCH better live, those pics are taken in some ugly rainy weather.

[OzC36]

grga,

Very classy and modern looking upgrade. Look forward to seeing some nightshots of the high and low beam pattern against your garage door!

Cheers

[grga]

Originally posted by OzC36
grga,

Very classy and modern looking upgrade. Look forward to seeing some nightshots of the high and low beam pattern against your garage door!

Cheers

Tnx m8!
Of course, we'll have to wait for some nice weather forecast for that.
;-)

[Proven Guilty]

i think they look excellent. i would really like to see them on a facelift W202, or with a WALD kit ;)

i think the only part that rubs me the wrong way is the corner signals.

[sanf]

the Before pic gave the headlights some "mean" eyes...

[trymonlam]

hmm...
call me old fashioned, but i like the stock headlights better. this ones looks like a distorted w220 headlights. probably will take a bit of getting used to.

[grga]

Originally posted by Proven Guilty
i think they look excellent. i would really like to see them on a facelift W202, or with a WALD kit ;)

i think the only part that rubs me the wrong way is the corner signals.

Well, the news is that I somehow lost right corner signal few hours ago. Other ones are orthered, different one, you'll see.

[grga]

Originally posted by trymonlam
hmm...
call me old fashioned, but i like the stock headlights better. this ones looks like a distorted w220 headlights. probably will take a bit of getting used to.

Well, trust me, they look awesome live, really. You'll see some pictures when headlights are clear, on sunny day.

[sanf]

someone get a set of these...

ebay (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/94-00-BENZ-W202-1PC-BLACK-PROJECTOR-HEADLIGHTS-C43-C230_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33710QQhashZitem20 0060659006QQihZ010QQitemZ200060659006QQrdZ1)

[trymonlam]

it says "JDM" on the auction. :bunny:

[grga]

Originally posted by sanf
someone get a set of these...

ebay (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/94-00-BENZ-W202-1PC-BLACK-PROJECTOR-HEADLIGHTS-C43-C230_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33710QQhashZitem20 0060659006QQihZ010QQitemZ200060659006QQrdZ1)

Well, it's maybe a little bit too aggresive if you ask me. I would like to see live pics of that heads installed, though.

[bish0p]

do you have any pictures of the beam pattern against a wall yet?

[grga]

Originally posted by bish0p
do you have any pictures of the beam pattern against a wall yet?

Nope, I am waiting for some clean weather, then I'll take some pics.

[yusuke280]

still waiting for beam pattern against a wall.

[bish0p]

yeah when's that beam pattern coming? I'd love a set of these if the beam pattern is good.

[grga]

Originally posted by bish0p
yeah when's that beam pattern coming? I'd love a set of these if the beam pattern is good.

How to do that properly? How far from the wall?
It's a little bit foggy, rainy and cold weather conditions here.
:-)

[OzC36]

Hi grga,

We are not looking for anything too difficult. Just park your car about a car length or so away from your garage door or other suitable wall turn the lights on hig and low beam and take a few happy snaps!

See the following link for ideas:

http://members.rennlist.com/pbanders/neolite_driving_lights.htm

Cheers!

[grga]

Originally posted by OzC36
Hi grga,

We are not looking for anything too difficult. Just park your car about a car length or so away from your garage door or other suitable wall turn the lights on hig and low beam and take a few happy snaps!

See the following link for ideas:

http://members.rennlist.com/pbanders/neolite_driving_lights.htm

Cheers!

OK, I have to tell you that the main reason for not doing this is that I'm too lazy.
:-))

[OzC36]

LOL!

Well when you are ready, your mates will be watching!

[grga]

I'll do it tonight, really!

[grga]

Here are few, a little bit more clear images then last time:

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/912/frontoffzd2.th.jpg (http://img411.imageshack.us/my.php?image=frontoffzd2.jpg)
http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/5447/frontlowonkh8.th.jpg (http://img411.imageshack.us/my.php?image=frontlowonkh8.jpg)

[grga]

Here we are guys, look and enjoy:
;-)

http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/8784/beam002pl3.th.jpg (http://img96.imageshack.us/my.php?image=beam002pl3.jpg)
http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/4018/beam003lp0.th.jpg (http://img241.imageshack.us/my.php?image=beam003lp0.jpg)
http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/6435/beam004ir2.th.jpg (http://img241.imageshack.us/my.php?image=beam004ir2.jpg)
http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/3482/beam005uy0.th.jpg (http://img96.imageshack.us/my.php?image=beam005uy0.jpg)

[97C28O]

Looks like its all over the place.. sort of.. Whats with the curves?

[grga]

Originally posted by 97C28O
Looks like its all over the place.. sort of.. Whats with the curves?

Yep, it's A LOT wider then with stock headlights, but, A LOT better too.

[Proven Guilty]

is your car right hand drive? they look so much better in daylight

[grga]

Originally posted by Proven Guilty
is your car right hand drive? they look so much better in daylight

Nope, it's left hand drive and, didn't I tell you guys, headlights look really awesome and this isn't "sunlight picture" either. But, it's much more clear then last one(s).
You'll see when the Sun is up, I promise.
:-))

[bish0p]

the beam pattern doesn't look too great on those. i was hoping it'd give a better cut off

[Luwin1026]

Originally posted by bish0p
the beam pattern doesn't look too great on those. i was hoping it'd give a better cut off

+1 - the cutoffs look a bit off, and the lower portion does not seem to be illuminated that well - perhaps some of this can be corrected via some adjustments?

[grga]

I'm pretty happy in everyday traffic conditions, much better then stocks. Dunno what can be adjusted here, level is OK, but smth else...

[balling202]

I got some to but
my light doesnt go on
the side next to the projector??

the projector and light under works fine

http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/9391/img00236yz4.jpg

[vcruiser]

hey that looks good
can you post a pic not angled but straight from the front

[bish0p]

also do you have a picture of the light pattern too? like about 25 feet away from a wall from inside the car. is it the same as grga's pattern?

[OCKlasse]

What's the size of the bulb for the projector?

[undercover]

sexy lights :)
i like i like.. :D

[balling202]

I will get pics soon !!!!
this is all i have
Its snowing and raining, and a camphone lol
http://img106.imageshack.us/img106/9061/img00238aa0.jpg http://img119.imageshack.us/img119/174/img00239hh9.jpg

also i think its a H7 for the projec