toss the stock lamps, not just the bulbs.
get a set of H4 Cibié lamps and some decent bulbs like the
Sylvania/Osrams, or high-efficacy Narvas; they'll mount in the same
place as the stuff that came stock.
having the right light in front of a car isn't just about wattage;
it's about having a lens and reflector in the lamp that put the light in
the right place (and don't interfere with oncoming traffic). lamps in
most other parts of the world did a much better job of this than what
the US DOT stuck us with.
cheers!
e
On 17/Aug/14 11:35, Ralph Robertson via Mercedes wrote:
I have a '84 300CD and a '87 300SDL and both vehicles' lights are not
bright enough for night driving especially on back roads. I have tried
upgrading the bulbs for brighter ones, but nothing yet is satisfactory.
Any suggestions for making these safer? Thanks.
Ralph
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