Any thoughts on the eBay Euro lights?
Any thoughts on the eBay Euro lights?
01-08-2012, 11:44 PM
#1
I know eBay stuff is not the best quality but I wanted to know if anyone bought a pair of these and your thoughts on them?
I guess i wanted to know if they sit flush and if they are pretty solid, also are the covers made of glass or plastic?
let me know before I end up just wasting my money!
Purplecomputer
01-08-2012, 11:44 PM #1http://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-BENZ-W1...668wt_1163
I know eBay stuff is not the best quality but I wanted to know if anyone bought a pair of these and your thoughts on them?
I guess i wanted to know if they sit flush and if they are pretty solid, also are the covers made of glass or plastic?
let me know before I end up just wasting my money!
01-09-2012, 12:14 AM
#2
'84 300 SD w126 Race Car
'86 190E 2.3 w201 Daily Driver
'85 500 SEL w126 Scraped
'92 1.6 Geo Storm Totaled by a Uninsured Driver
serverman777
01-09-2012, 12:14 AM #2Seem like a cheep price
'84 300 SD w126 Race Car
'86 190E 2.3 w201 Daily Driver
'85 500 SEL w126 Scraped
'92 1.6 Geo Storm Totaled by a Uninsured Driver
01-09-2012, 12:15 AM
#3
The eBay ad says the main headlamp covers are glass.
This post was last modified: 01-09-2012, 12:16 AM by JustPassinThru.
Gone but not forgotten: two W123 sedans and two W124 wagons.
W124 1987 300TD wagon, for sale, $1000 (some assembly required).
JustPassinThru
01-09-2012, 12:15 AM #3Dunno if those are Depo or not; the replica Euro headlamps from Depo have a good reputation. I have just the clear corners from Depo, which I bought second-hand from mike-81-240d, and they're all right as far as fit and function (though, having tried them, I personally prefer the stock amber corners).
The eBay ad says the main headlamp covers are glass.
Gone but not forgotten: two W123 sedans and two W124 wagons.
W124 1987 300TD wagon, for sale, $1000 (some assembly required).
01-09-2012, 12:20 AM
#4
(01-09-2012, 12:15 AM)JustPassinThru Dunno if those are Depo or not; the replica Euro headlamps from Depo have a good reputation. I have just the clear corners from Depo, which I bought second-hand from mike-81-240d, and they're all right as far as fit and function (though, having tried them, I personally prefer the stock amber corners).
The eBay ad says the main headlamp covers are glass.
Hmm didnt see that they mentioned that in the ad.
I guess what im asking is, would you guys buy replicas?
Purplecomputer
01-09-2012, 12:20 AM #4(01-09-2012, 12:15 AM)JustPassinThru Dunno if those are Depo or not; the replica Euro headlamps from Depo have a good reputation. I have just the clear corners from Depo, which I bought second-hand from mike-81-240d, and they're all right as far as fit and function (though, having tried them, I personally prefer the stock amber corners).
The eBay ad says the main headlamp covers are glass.
Hmm didnt see that they mentioned that in the ad.
I guess what im asking is, would you guys buy replicas?
01-09-2012, 01:06 AM
#5
http://www.superturbodiesel.com/std/show...p?tid=2790
But the opinions of others may very well differ. Lots of people prefer the Euro look.
Gone but not forgotten: two W123 sedans and two W124 wagons.
W124 1987 300TD wagon, for sale, $1000 (some assembly required).
JustPassinThru
01-09-2012, 01:06 AM #5I wouldn't buy a replica Euro headlamp, even Depo, but that's only because I prefer the US headlamps using a yellow foglamp and with the main (sealed-beam) headlamp replaced with a good Cibie, Bosch, or Hella H4, as described in post #11 of my thread
http://www.superturbodiesel.com/std/show...p?tid=2790
But the opinions of others may very well differ. Lots of people prefer the Euro look.
Gone but not forgotten: two W123 sedans and two W124 wagons.
W124 1987 300TD wagon, for sale, $1000 (some assembly required).
01-09-2012, 01:25 AM
#6
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
01-09-2012, 01:25 AM #6Yeah I put H4's on my rig and they are killer, now I just need to find some slightly higher wattage bulbs and they will be, as Jimmy JJ Walker used to say, "DY-NO-MITE!!!" lol
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
01-09-2012, 01:48 AM
#7
This post was last modified: 01-09-2012, 02:04 AM by JustPassinThru.
Gone but not forgotten: two W123 sedans and two W124 wagons.
W124 1987 300TD wagon, for sale, $1000 (some assembly required).
JustPassinThru
01-09-2012, 01:48 AM #7I've tried putting (highly illegal) Hella 130/90's in the Bosch H4's (using an individual relay for each filament, and wired directly to the alternator) and, ...heh...great Caesar's ghost...on high beam there isn't any "pattern," just a solid wall of white light as far down the road as objects exist. They are brighter than any HID's I've seen. Someone on another forum with these said it looks like a 747 coming in for a landing. That is not much of an exaggeration. Actually, it's pretty close to the truth. Maybe the Hella 100/80's wouldn't get you busted.
Gone but not forgotten: two W123 sedans and two W124 wagons.
W124 1987 300TD wagon, for sale, $1000 (some assembly required).
01-09-2012, 02:00 AM
#8
Purplecomputer
01-09-2012, 02:00 AM #8I hate the way they designed the four headlights, I like round headlight but on this car I prefer the square euros.
01-09-2012, 02:11 AM
#9
(01-09-2012, 01:48 AM)JustPassinThru I've tried putting (highly illegal) Hella 130/90's in the Bosch H4's (using an individual relay for each filament, and wired directly to the alternator) and, ...heh...great Caesar's ghost...on high beam there isn't any "pattern," just a solid wall of white light as far down the road as objects exist. They are brighter than any HID's I've seen. Someone on another forum with these said it looks like a 747 coming in for a landing. That is not much of an exaggeration. Actually, it's pretty close to the truth. Maybe the Hella 100/80's wouldn't get you busted.
I have those bulbs in my Delta H4 housings in my El Camino. Love them!
1982 300D Turbo ... 3,6xxlbs, No fan, No AC, Hood Stack, No ALDA, No rear bumper and stuffed front, A/W Intercooled, Injectors by Greezer and HUGE Pre-Chambers with help from OM616 & Simpler=Better, Fuel Cranked up, 60 Trim Compressor wheel, EGT, EMP, Boost 50" Rigid Radius bar on roof Aux tank for a total of 48 Gal Of Diesel! Odyssey PC-1750 Battery in trunk, 27"x8.5"/R14 Maxxis BigHorn Mud Terrains, In June '14 issue of Off Road Mag
AX15 Jeep Trans swap in progress....
Captain America
01-09-2012, 02:11 AM #9(01-09-2012, 01:48 AM)JustPassinThru I've tried putting (highly illegal) Hella 130/90's in the Bosch H4's (using an individual relay for each filament, and wired directly to the alternator) and, ...heh...great Caesar's ghost...on high beam there isn't any "pattern," just a solid wall of white light as far down the road as objects exist. They are brighter than any HID's I've seen. Someone on another forum with these said it looks like a 747 coming in for a landing. That is not much of an exaggeration. Actually, it's pretty close to the truth. Maybe the Hella 100/80's wouldn't get you busted.
I have those bulbs in my Delta H4 housings in my El Camino. Love them!
1982 300D Turbo ... 3,6xxlbs, No fan, No AC, Hood Stack, No ALDA, No rear bumper and stuffed front, A/W Intercooled, Injectors by Greezer and HUGE Pre-Chambers with help from OM616 & Simpler=Better, Fuel Cranked up, 60 Trim Compressor wheel, EGT, EMP, Boost 50" Rigid Radius bar on roof Aux tank for a total of 48 Gal Of Diesel! Odyssey PC-1750 Battery in trunk, 27"x8.5"/R14 Maxxis BigHorn Mud Terrains, In June '14 issue of Off Road Mag
AX15 Jeep Trans swap in progress....
01-09-2012, 02:26 AM
#10
(01-09-2012, 02:00 AM)Purplecomputer I hate the way they designed the four headlights, I like round headlight but on this car I prefer the square euros.
Well, in my view the main issue would be, are these no-brand-name eBay Euro replica headlamps' reflectors heat-proof enough that you could safely run a higher-wattage H4 bulb in them. The Depo's are said to be heat-proof enough, but I don't know for sure, having never owned them. I just don't know about these no-names. Since the ad explicitly states "no returns," I think you would be wise to pass.
However, looking closely at the ad, it does say they are Depo. So, ought to be safe.
This seller has a 7 days money-back return policy. Just be very careful to keep them clean enough that it doesn't look like they've been installed:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-E-CLASS...es&vxp=mtr
This post was last modified: 01-09-2012, 03:06 AM by JustPassinThru.
Gone but not forgotten: two W123 sedans and two W124 wagons.
W124 1987 300TD wagon, for sale, $1000 (some assembly required).
JustPassinThru
01-09-2012, 02:26 AM #10I loved 'em too. But, seeing as how I have three deputy county sheriffs all living within a quarter mile of me, I don't dare keep 'em.
(01-09-2012, 02:00 AM)Purplecomputer I hate the way they designed the four headlights, I like round headlight but on this car I prefer the square euros.
Well, in my view the main issue would be, are these no-brand-name eBay Euro replica headlamps' reflectors heat-proof enough that you could safely run a higher-wattage H4 bulb in them. The Depo's are said to be heat-proof enough, but I don't know for sure, having never owned them. I just don't know about these no-names. Since the ad explicitly states "no returns," I think you would be wise to pass.
However, looking closely at the ad, it does say they are Depo. So, ought to be safe.
This seller has a 7 days money-back return policy. Just be very careful to keep them clean enough that it doesn't look like they've been installed:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-E-CLASS...es&vxp=mtr
Gone but not forgotten: two W123 sedans and two W124 wagons.
W124 1987 300TD wagon, for sale, $1000 (some assembly required).
01-09-2012, 05:52 AM
#11
(01-09-2012, 02:00 AM)Purplecomputer I hate the way they designed the four headlights, I like round headlight but on this car I prefer the square euros.
I like the euros better as well. Also, they are way easier to scrape ice off of.
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
(01-09-2012, 02:00 AM)Purplecomputer I hate the way they designed the four headlights, I like round headlight but on this car I prefer the square euros.
I like the euros better as well. Also, they are way easier to scrape ice off of.
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
01-09-2012, 06:52 AM
#12
1982 300D Turbo ... 3,6xxlbs, No fan, No AC, Hood Stack, No ALDA, No rear bumper and stuffed front, A/W Intercooled, Injectors by Greezer and HUGE Pre-Chambers with help from OM616 & Simpler=Better, Fuel Cranked up, 60 Trim Compressor wheel, EGT, EMP, Boost 50" Rigid Radius bar on roof Aux tank for a total of 48 Gal Of Diesel! Odyssey PC-1750 Battery in trunk, 27"x8.5"/R14 Maxxis BigHorn Mud Terrains, In June '14 issue of Off Road Mag
AX15 Jeep Trans swap in progress....
Captain America
01-09-2012, 06:52 AM #12Early euros are the best!
1982 300D Turbo ... 3,6xxlbs, No fan, No AC, Hood Stack, No ALDA, No rear bumper and stuffed front, A/W Intercooled, Injectors by Greezer and HUGE Pre-Chambers with help from OM616 & Simpler=Better, Fuel Cranked up, 60 Trim Compressor wheel, EGT, EMP, Boost 50" Rigid Radius bar on roof Aux tank for a total of 48 Gal Of Diesel! Odyssey PC-1750 Battery in trunk, 27"x8.5"/R14 Maxxis BigHorn Mud Terrains, In June '14 issue of Off Road Mag
AX15 Jeep Trans swap in progress....
01-09-2012, 06:54 AM
#13
(01-09-2012, 05:52 AM)dropnosky ...I like the euros better as well. Also, they are way easier to scrape ice off of.
I hadn't thought of that!Roundies are cheaper to replace if a rock hits it though.
Gone but not forgotten: two W123 sedans and two W124 wagons.
W124 1987 300TD wagon, for sale, $1000 (some assembly required).
JustPassinThru
01-09-2012, 06:54 AM #13(01-09-2012, 05:52 AM)dropnosky ...I like the euros better as well. Also, they are way easier to scrape ice off of.
I hadn't thought of that!Roundies are cheaper to replace if a rock hits it though.
Gone but not forgotten: two W123 sedans and two W124 wagons.
W124 1987 300TD wagon, for sale, $1000 (some assembly required).
01-09-2012, 06:57 AM
#14
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
01-09-2012, 06:57 AM #14Early euros are pretty bitchin', I dig round more than square, more classic and classy looking IMHO
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
01-09-2012, 07:30 AM
#15
(01-09-2012, 05:52 AM)dropnosky ...they are way easier to scrape ice off of.
I just remembered, these Bosch H4's have a flat face, not convex.
This post was last modified: 01-09-2012, 07:57 AM by JustPassinThru.
Gone but not forgotten: two W123 sedans and two W124 wagons.
W124 1987 300TD wagon, for sale, $1000 (some assembly required).
JustPassinThru
01-09-2012, 07:30 AM #15(01-09-2012, 05:52 AM)dropnosky ...they are way easier to scrape ice off of.
I just remembered, these Bosch H4's have a flat face, not convex.
Gone but not forgotten: two W123 sedans and two W124 wagons.
W124 1987 300TD wagon, for sale, $1000 (some assembly required).
01-09-2012, 04:00 PM
#16
They look and fit like an original. They are glass just like the original
I bet you could switch the glass between them.
you will also need the euro headlight plug to make them work. the plug is shaped different but the pins are the same inside of the plug so you just open it up and switch them around and plug it back in!
I bought the plugs and a diagram off eBay for $9 literally plug and play no soldering
This post was last modified: 01-09-2012, 04:05 PM by willbhere4u.
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
01-09-2012, 04:00 PM #16I've got them on my 240d as pictured in my avatar
They look and fit like an original. They are glass just like the original
I bet you could switch the glass between them.
you will also need the euro headlight plug to make them work. the plug is shaped different but the pins are the same inside of the plug so you just open it up and switch them around and plug it back in!
I bought the plugs and a diagram off eBay for $9 literally plug and play no soldering
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
01-09-2012, 04:33 PM
#17
(01-09-2012, 04:00 PM)willbhere4u I've got them on my 240d as pictured in my avatar
They look and fit like an original. They are glass just like the original
I bet you could switch the glass between them.
you will also need the euro headlight plug to make them work. the plug is shaped different but the pins are the same inside of the plug so you just open it up and switch them around and plug it back in!
I bought the plugs and a diagram off eBay for $9 literally plug and play no soldering
I remember you said somewhere in another thread you had them, Good to know they are of decent quality. Would you mind posting that diagram or directing me to the link you bought it from?
I may end up buying the lights tonight. Oh and did they come with bulbs?
Purplecomputer
01-09-2012, 04:33 PM #17(01-09-2012, 04:00 PM)willbhere4u I've got them on my 240d as pictured in my avatar
They look and fit like an original. They are glass just like the original
I bet you could switch the glass between them.
you will also need the euro headlight plug to make them work. the plug is shaped different but the pins are the same inside of the plug so you just open it up and switch them around and plug it back in!
I bought the plugs and a diagram off eBay for $9 literally plug and play no soldering
I remember you said somewhere in another thread you had them, Good to know they are of decent quality. Would you mind posting that diagram or directing me to the link you bought it from?
I may end up buying the lights tonight. Oh and did they come with bulbs?
01-09-2012, 05:11 PM
#18
here's the link it come with to extra wires so you can hook up park light in the headlights
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-EURO-HE...45ff012a9c
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
01-09-2012, 05:11 PM #18I cant remember if they cam with bulbs? I'll look and see if I have the diagram still
here's the link it come with to extra wires so you can hook up park light in the headlights
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-EURO-HE...45ff012a9c
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
01-09-2012, 11:46 PM
#19
This post was last modified: 01-09-2012, 11:47 PM by Captain America.
1982 300D Turbo ... 3,6xxlbs, No fan, No AC, Hood Stack, No ALDA, No rear bumper and stuffed front, A/W Intercooled, Injectors by Greezer and HUGE Pre-Chambers with help from OM616 & Simpler=Better, Fuel Cranked up, 60 Trim Compressor wheel, EGT, EMP, Boost 50" Rigid Radius bar on roof Aux tank for a total of 48 Gal Of Diesel! Odyssey PC-1750 Battery in trunk, 27"x8.5"/R14 Maxxis BigHorn Mud Terrains, In June '14 issue of Off Road Mag
AX15 Jeep Trans swap in progress....
Captain America
01-09-2012, 11:46 PM #19For The Win ...
1982 300D Turbo ... 3,6xxlbs, No fan, No AC, Hood Stack, No ALDA, No rear bumper and stuffed front, A/W Intercooled, Injectors by Greezer and HUGE Pre-Chambers with help from OM616 & Simpler=Better, Fuel Cranked up, 60 Trim Compressor wheel, EGT, EMP, Boost 50" Rigid Radius bar on roof Aux tank for a total of 48 Gal Of Diesel! Odyssey PC-1750 Battery in trunk, 27"x8.5"/R14 Maxxis BigHorn Mud Terrains, In June '14 issue of Off Road Mag
AX15 Jeep Trans swap in progress....
01-10-2012, 08:50 AM
#20
1998 E300TD 7.5mm pump and hx35 to come!
00 Mustang gt drift car
iheartboost
01-10-2012, 08:50 AM #20i plan to get my euro lights from ebay. i dont care who makes em lol. as long as they light and look good.
1998 E300TD 7.5mm pump and hx35 to come!
00 Mustang gt drift car
01-10-2012, 10:09 AM
#21
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
01-10-2012, 10:09 AM #21Good find! those are super rare
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
01-10-2012, 11:12 AM
#22
(01-09-2012, 04:00 PM)willbhere4u you will also need the euro headlight plug to make them work. the plug is shaped different but the pins are the same inside of the plug so you just open it up and switch them around and plug it back in!
FYI the US spec brake light plugs are the same as the euro spec headlight plugs. You can grab some plugs off brake lights on a car in a junkyard, and put the wires inside, and they will fit the euro lights. This is what I did
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
(01-09-2012, 04:00 PM)willbhere4u you will also need the euro headlight plug to make them work. the plug is shaped different but the pins are the same inside of the plug so you just open it up and switch them around and plug it back in!
FYI the US spec brake light plugs are the same as the euro spec headlight plugs. You can grab some plugs off brake lights on a car in a junkyard, and put the wires inside, and they will fit the euro lights. This is what I did
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
01-10-2012, 01:04 PM
#23
(01-10-2012, 11:12 AM)dropnosky(01-09-2012, 04:00 PM)willbhere4u you will also need the euro headlight plug to make them work. the plug is shaped different but the pins are the same inside of the plug so you just open it up and switch them around and plug it back in!
FYI the US spec brake light plugs are the same as the euro spec headlight plugs. You can grab some plugs off brake lights on a car in a junkyard, and put the wires inside, and they will fit the euro lights. This is what I did
Good idea, The only thing is i dont have any junkyard in the area where I can just go in and pull off what i need. I will still try at the local on anyway
Purplecomputer
01-10-2012, 01:04 PM #23(01-10-2012, 11:12 AM)dropnosky(01-09-2012, 04:00 PM)willbhere4u you will also need the euro headlight plug to make them work. the plug is shaped different but the pins are the same inside of the plug so you just open it up and switch them around and plug it back in!
FYI the US spec brake light plugs are the same as the euro spec headlight plugs. You can grab some plugs off brake lights on a car in a junkyard, and put the wires inside, and they will fit the euro lights. This is what I did
Good idea, The only thing is i dont have any junkyard in the area where I can just go in and pull off what i need. I will still try at the local on anyway
01-11-2012, 12:40 AM
#24
1982 300D Turbo ... 3,6xxlbs, No fan, No AC, Hood Stack, No ALDA, No rear bumper and stuffed front, A/W Intercooled, Injectors by Greezer and HUGE Pre-Chambers with help from OM616 & Simpler=Better, Fuel Cranked up, 60 Trim Compressor wheel, EGT, EMP, Boost 50" Rigid Radius bar on roof Aux tank for a total of 48 Gal Of Diesel! Odyssey PC-1750 Battery in trunk, 27"x8.5"/R14 Maxxis BigHorn Mud Terrains, In June '14 issue of Off Road Mag
AX15 Jeep Trans swap in progress....
Captain America
01-11-2012, 12:40 AM #24That is great to know Drop! I have three doner cars. Sweet!
1982 300D Turbo ... 3,6xxlbs, No fan, No AC, Hood Stack, No ALDA, No rear bumper and stuffed front, A/W Intercooled, Injectors by Greezer and HUGE Pre-Chambers with help from OM616 & Simpler=Better, Fuel Cranked up, 60 Trim Compressor wheel, EGT, EMP, Boost 50" Rigid Radius bar on roof Aux tank for a total of 48 Gal Of Diesel! Odyssey PC-1750 Battery in trunk, 27"x8.5"/R14 Maxxis BigHorn Mud Terrains, In June '14 issue of Off Road Mag
AX15 Jeep Trans swap in progress....
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