W210 Headlight Chrome Projector

[AJi]

Hi

I've seen lots of American guys stick this headlight on their W210 and it look awesome!! Is there anybody have tried this. I found a pair in the UK eBay last week and the guy asked for £350. It is simply plug & play. Here is the picture of the headlight:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8050636812&rd=1&sspagename=STRK:MEWA:PIC&rd=1

Do you think we have to sacrifice the quality of the light for the look? Any suggestion, comment on this ... It cost me a fortune to change the complete xenon set ... could be the alternative ... dunno

-AJi

 

[Parrot of Doom]

I'd be concerned about the light quality, and about the quality of the seals against moisture.

Not my cup of tea personally, I think £350 could get you some much better upgrades in other areas, a nice ECU chip for example.

 

[jberks]

Not my idea of fun but basically 211 headlights for the 210 by the look of them. Agree with Parrot regarding potential quality problems,though I suspect the light would be ok. They aren't exactly cheap! Are they ok for RHD?

 

[AJi]

I'd be concerned about the light quality, and about the quality of the seals against moisture.

Not my cup of tea personally, I think £350 could get you some much better upgrades in other areas, a nice ECU chip for example.

Thanks ... i guess that's is why (light quality) in US eBay i've seen quite a lot of people sell this headlight after use it for a shortwhile ...

Parrot, you mention about ECU chip ... what sort of improvement can it offer? anywhere i can read about this ... btw i own 1999 facelift E200 model ... cheers

 

[television]

Are you petrol or diesel.

Malcolm

 

[AJi]

Are you petrol or diesel.

Malcolm

petrol Malcolm ... any clue on the ECU chip ...

 

[jberks]

have a look at superchips or vanaaken.com though to be honest, you won't get that much from a chip for an E200, so much so that they may not even do one. I looked at one for an E240 and it wasn't really worth the effort. They are mainly for CDI engines where you can get an extra 20-40bhp.