OK folks-

Someone kicked in the headlights on my 86' 300E...
Does anyone know where to find the most reasonably priced european headlights so that I can see at night... I originally had the lame plastic US versions and I would like to make the swap as easy as possible. Also, I don't HAVE TO have Bosch or Hella, and what type of connectors are needed?

Any help anyone could provide would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, and Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!

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05 E55
03 E500

There is a brand of aftermarket Euro lights called DEPO.

There are a number of guys on this site that have installed them and been very happy with them. I watched one member, Ashman, install them on his 300CE, and I couldn't tell the difference between them and my OEM Bosch Euro's.

Contact Ken at Importvision:

http://www.importvision.com/

Do a search on "Depo" on this site, and you'll get a lot of results.

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".

10.......9........8........7

Check Ebay they have some very aggressive pricing on there. I picked up my depo's for the 560 with the conversion kit and bulbs for $250. If you are patient you can get them for less. I have been very happy with the euro's.
m

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Martin Ingram
Colorado Springs
2005 320 CDI
2006.5 VW Jetta TDI
1991 560SEL (179000 Sold)
1972 280SEL 4.5 ('The Lead Sled' 320000 miles when sold.)
1972 220D (225000 when sold)

lol. That's funny. I was thinking the same thing after I posted my reply.

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".

We know it's coming, and it won't be pretty!!!!!

While waiting for ebennz . . .

I've looked at the Depo and TYC "OEM-like" euro replacements and have found that they pretty much have the OEM fit and features, except in two very distinct areas. First, there's no question that the Bosch and Hella units are heavier. There's no comparison in "heft." Second, on internal inspection, the higher cost units by Bosch and Hella appear to use thicker wiring and more robust electrical connectors, so if you ever plan on using slightly higher rated bulbs, you would be better served by using the Bosch or Hella. If those are not considerations, DEPO and TYC are fine.

Bosch or Hella using better materials. The reflectors are much better than the Depo. If the price not much different, I will buy the Bosch or Hella for sure.

OK, thanks for all the great suggestions. I think I will be giving importvision a call to order the DEPO's. I am still waiting for this guy Ebennz to comment though...

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05 E55
03 E500

is it THAT BAD??????

i don't want to disapoint cap'n and suginami...ready

any brand euro is light-years ahead of the crappy dot junk on the w124's.

i [personally] am a bosch and or hella purist.

the folks here that have the depo lights, are satisfied as we speak.

you will have to buy the connectors, importvision doesn't offer them.

i have some extra osram silverstars h4 and some yellow/gold h3's. e-mail me if interested.

cap'n/ suggy- how did i do?


now, let's talk about clear indicators........where the hell is my soap box?!?!

peter

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*92 400e 124.034, SOLD

*92 300e 124.030, SOLD

You did great!

You treated the subject with kid gloves.

For the record, I'm a Bosch / Hella purist, too.

However (comma space) I'd like to disclose that I've heard nothing but negative comments about the TYC Euro's regarding poor fit and finish.

Everyone that has bought the Depo's has been happy with them. As I've posted before, I visually inspected Alon's (Ashman's) Depo's when he did the install on his 300CE, and I couldn't tell the difference from my Bosch Euro's, and least from the outside. They were solid and just as heavy, and appeared to have similar construction. I remember that they were made in Europe, too, possibly Holland. I didn't break them open, so I can't comment on whether the internals are different, or not.

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".

Depo is made in Taiwan, not Europe.

There's nothing wrong with being a purist. We ALL should be. I'm a cheapo. There is one thing for sure when buying aftermarket parts, you run the risk of substandard material. If you get something good then you're lucky. If you get crap, then you got what you paid for.

Ebennz, how did I do?? (BTW, one of my Procarparts clear corners has a crack in it. I should have listened to ya!)

10...9...8...


capn' you did well....did you up the dosage? j/k

yes....yes you should have listened. mother knows best!


where did the corner crack?

JFAZ- it looks like we're taking over your thread. don't worry, you're in good hands.

you might look in the [few] mercedes forums-classified sections or e-bay for your euro's.

any luck yet?

peter

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*92 400e 124.034, SOLD

*92 300e 124.030, SOLD

I'm interested in upgrading the lousy DOT headlites on my S124. I haven't fully investigated the design of the headlite housing yet, but can the original headlite wipers be adapted to fit the upgraded Euro headlite housings? Other than the plug connectors, what else is needed to for the upgrade? Relays, bulbs, wiring?

Thanks.