Bekkers HID Kit

[C280_Spawrt]

Just wondering what will look better on my "Silver" W202.

This (http://www.bekkers.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=OPW202CHRHL&Category_Code=)

This (http://www.bekkers.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=opw202bhl&Category_Code=)

Or this (http://www.bekkers.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=30108&Category_Code=)

PS- I don't want it to look ricey

[Denlasoul]

Only the last one is a true HID kit.

It is the best thing out there next to getting a set from the Stealership.

I dont like the projectors, so cannot help you with that one.

[C280_Spawrt]

I didn't know they went for $1400 damn that's expensive.

With the first two choices tho, can i use my stock bulbs and whiich one looks less ricey?

[jabu]

how about THESE (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/94-00-MERCEDES-W202-CLEAR-PROJECTOR-HEADLIGHT-C280-C220_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33710QQihZ009QQite mZ190143570023QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW)

at least they also integrate the "fog light" you can also get them in black.

[RemoLexi]

Originally posted by jabu
how about THESE (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/94-00-MERCEDES-W202-CLEAR-PROJECTOR-HEADLIGHT-C280-C220_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33710QQihZ009QQite mZ190143570023QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW)

at least they also integrate the "fog light" you can also get them in black.

those are fugly!!

id go with the second option which is the black projector ones and get an aftermarket HID kit installed in them wont cost you more then $500.

[jabu]

Originally posted by RemoLexi
those are fugly!!

id go with the second option which is the black projector ones and get an aftermarket HID kit installed in them wont cost you more then $500.

i'd rather not loose the foglight thanks :rolleyes:

[alphanumeric]

IMO, projector HID or nothing

[C280_Spawrt]

I don't know what it is but i'm seriously considering:

these (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/94-00-MERCEDES-W202-PROJECTOR-HEADLIGHTS-C280-C32-95-96_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33710QQihZ006QQitemZ 160151860715QQtcZphoto)

I can use my stock bulbs too I think and maybe switch out to xenon bulbs who knows ill ask my friend who workd at audio planet

[Nelson Lago]

go with the 3rd one its stock and notthing looks, fits, and is durable as stock

[RemoLexi]

Originally posted by jabu
i'd rather not loose the foglight thanks :rolleyes:

fuck your foglights. thats why you get foglights in your bumper. ;)

[Ashkan's C280]

the bekkers hid is the same as oem right? Can someone please either link to explain the 4-5 pin difference and how we are able to use the city light instead of just breaking the pin off....

[ludachris]

Originally posted by C280_Spawrt
Just wondering what will look better on my "Silver" W202.

This (http://www.bekkers.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=OPW202CHRHL&Category_Code=)

This (http://www.bekkers.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=opw202bhl&Category_Code=)

Or this (http://www.bekkers.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=30108&Category_Code=)

PS- I don't want it to look ricey

Im with Denlasoul on this one... I dont like after-market headlights (especially projectors). They look ricey no matter what car theyre on. I would personally get the third choice, the Bekkers HID setup.

[69chevelle]

Buy the 3rd link or don't do anything at all...

[C280_Spawrt]

Originally posted by 69chevelle
Buy the 3rd link or don't do anything at all...

Originally posted by ludachris
Im with Denlasoul on this one... I dont like after-market headlights (especially projectors). They look ricey no matter what car theyre on. I would personally get the third choice, the Bekkers HID setup.
I'm with you guys 100%, the Bekkers HID is clean, OEM-looking, and a true HID kit. However, it costs a lot of money... Right now I'm purchasing the AMS Crank Pulley from Omey plus a full exhaust setup so i'm a little low on funds

[Denlasoul]

Save up and buy the best thing you can afford.

Trust me, you dont want to skimp and buy something you "kinda" like and then go and replace it a year later with the real thing.

[svt ricco]

3rd link!!!

[ludachris]

Originally posted by Denlasoul
Save up and buy the best thing you can afford.

Trust me, you dont want to skimp and buy something you "kinda" like and then go and replace it a year later with the real thing.

:werd:

[crazy00c230k]

Originally posted by Denlasoul
Save up and buy the best thing you can afford.

Trust me, you dont want to skimp and buy something you "kinda" like and then go and replace it a year later with the real thing.

i got the same exact advice a couple years ago, probably the best mod i've done to my car, go w/the bekkers kit

[C280_Spawrt]

how easy is it to install? And did urs cost $1400??

If I get the Bekkers, it will be in the fuuture, my first priority is performance. I have some anti-roll bars and HP-surging mods in mind for now

[crazy00c230k]

yeah they cost $1400, i had to save up for a few months too, believe me its worth the wait. install is a breeze, just take out the old headlights and put in the new ones, i snipped off the city-light pin so that the 4pin connector would fit, best part is that the ballasts go in the oem locations, one under the passenger side headlight, and one under the drivers side fender, so no ugly ballasts or wires are cluttering up ur engine bay

[Ashkan's C280]

what can you do so you are able to use the city light?

[Nelson Lago]

what the hell is city lights

[ludachris]

Originally posted by Nelson Lago
what the hell is city lights
Theyre bulbs in the headlight housing that are about as bright as a dome light and are used to illuminate the headlight housing during dusk/dawn or any other low light (not dark) situation to make the car more visible to other drivers.

[Nelson Lago]

my 202 doesnt have that

[Corey]

I used to have a set of OEM Xenons with my old 94 280. I got the city lights to work by buying a headlight connector for a 190e and adding a pin.

Now that i have my C36 I'm going to get the OEM Xenon again. Was thinking about checking Steve @ Mbenz.com

[C280_Spawrt]

btw all, I ordered bekkers HID kit

[ludachris]

Originally posted by C280_Spawrt
btw all, I ordered bekkers HID kit

good choice.

[J Irwan]

Originally posted by C280_Spawrt
btw all, I ordered bekkers HID kit

I think you made the right choice..

I bought Bekker Bosch HID when I had my C36 as well. One of the best investment in IMHO.

some pic from my gallery
http://onfinite.com/libraries/38574/03b.jpg


A lot of people forget that W202 chassis was designed for the late 90's . Putting projector look alike headlight, or put something like angel-eyes ring only making the car look out of place...


Regardz,

[jabu]

has anyone successfully put an HID kit into their stock headlights?

[C280_Spawrt]

that's an interesting question

[Nelson Lago]

ahhh many people. I have

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w293/CLK_011/HID001.jpg

[jabu]

did you have any problems with lights poping up in the dash or was it straight plug and play and all was well??

[Nelson Lago]

plug and play no lights yet only problem thay cause it when their on, i lose some of my raido stations only the weak ones

[J Irwan]

Originally posted by jabu
has anyone successfully put an HID kit into their stock headlights?

its been done before...

I am not sure if the thread still exist...but Nokia is one of the ember that been doing a lot experiment with putting HID bulb kit into Halogen housing the result is as follow:

- . While it provide the HID looks (because he has installed real HID buld and ballast), the light cut out is not clear. Why ? Because the Halogen refelctor is not designed for HID bulb.
HID bulb generate a lot more lumens vs Halogen bulb.

-. Because the reflector design incompatibility as a result not all light generated by the HID being reflected/redirected properly. Thus blinding incoming driver. Many people don't realized this, but this is safety concern. I for one would be very pissed if the oncoming car produce HID glare while I am driving. (if you think Halogen glares is bad, think about how bad glare produce by HID).

-. Another plus of the Bosch HID headlight unit (which Bekker sell) is that the inside rectangular frame are chrome as opposed to grey color on the halogen headlight (post 96). Which give the brighter and cleaner headlight altogether. It improves your car appearance. (IMHO).


I thought I read somewhere before that HID retrofit is illegal now. because of the driving safety and the glare it produce.


Regardz,

[J Irwan]

Here are some thread regarding HID headlight

http://www.club202.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2925

http://www.club202.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2235

http://www.club202.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=3952

I couldn't find older thread as at one point we had a database crash and lost quite a bit posts.

Regardz,

[jabu]

if i purchase this bekkers bosch hid kit, will my daytime running lights still work?

[Nelson Lago]

thats a shit load of money tho

[jabu]

does anyone know if my DTRL's will work if i get the bekkers kit?

[Devero]

Originally posted by jabu
i'd rather not loose the foglight thanks :rolleyes: if you're getting HIDs you should'nt even need fog lights.

[jabu]

anyone???

[Kropf]

Originally posted by C280_Spawrt
Just wondering what will look better on my "Silver" W202.
This (http://www.bekkers.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=OPW202CHRHL&Category_Code=)
This (http://www.bekkers.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=opw202bhl&Category_Code=)
Or this (http://www.bekkers.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=30108&Category_Code=)



Originally posted by ludachris
Im with Denlasoul on this one... <snip> I would personally get the third choice, the Bekkers HID setup.

3rd link now yields:
Error Code: MER-DTB-00371
Description: Product '30108' not found

Bekkers Import Corp. just told me that they no longer have the HID setup because Bosch discontinued them about a year ago.

Anyone still have an uninstalled (or even installed) kit that they'd like to sell?