Yeah, the Czech or Latvian or whatever they are Cars245 guys can get lots of
good stuff. They got me a set of Magnetti-Marelli Euro headlights for my R129
when you couldn’t find Euro lights for an R129 anywhere else. Always order
from their web site rather then auction on eBay they do as
Yeah. Those guys found a new OE US spec reverse light housing for me. Just
try to find one any other way. Took about two months but if you can order
it, they can usually get it. I think they can also get the rear sls struts
for a w123, which are also unobtanium here, so everyone should just order
> On August 13, 2019 at 8:29 PM Craig via Mercedes
> wrote:
> Actually, WE drive on the right-hand side of the road.
>
> Great Britain and others related to them drive on the LEFT-hand side of
> the road.
RHD cars have the steering wheel on the right, and the low side of the
headlight
On Tue, 13 Aug 2019 21:08:52 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes
wrote:
> I like Mercedes' way of doing it:
>
> Right hand traffic or left hand traffic.
So maybe that's why I associated RHD with right-hand traffic ...
Craig
> > On Aug 13, 2019, at 8:41 PM, Craig via Mercedes
> > wrote:
> >
> >
Right, We have LHD (where is the steering wheel?) vehicles and drive on
the right. In GB and the former crown colonies, japan, etc, they have
RHD and drive on the left side of the road. Confusing? yep!
Craig via Mercedes wrote on 8/13/19 7:29 PM:
On Tue, 13 Aug 2019 08:17:58 -0400 Dan
I like Mercedes' way of doing it:
Right hand traffic or left hand traffic.
-D
> On Aug 13, 2019, at 8:41 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote:
>
> On Wed, 14 Aug 2019 00:32:12 + (UTC) Curt Raymond
> wrote:
>
>> Doesn't the RHD in this case indicate "Right hand drive"?
>> -Curt
>
> You could
On Wed, 14 Aug 2019 00:32:12 + (UTC) Curt Raymond
wrote:
> Doesn't the RHD in this case indicate "Right hand drive"?
> -Curt
You could be right; that would make me wrong, again.
Craig
> On Tuesday, August 13, 2019, 8:30:00 PM EDT, Craig via Mercedes
> wrote:
> On Tue, 13 Aug
But their cars are RHD.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Tue, Aug 13, 2019, 8:29 PM Craig via Mercedes
wrote:
> On Tue, 13 Aug 2019 08:17:58 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> > I bought Hella conversion headlights for the former W123 on Amazon. The
> > seller was selling versions that
Doesn't the RHD in this case indicate "Right hand drive"?
-Curt
On Tuesday, August 13, 2019, 8:30:00 PM EDT, Craig via Mercedes
wrote:
On Tue, 13 Aug 2019 08:17:58 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes
wrote:
> I bought Hella conversion headlights for the former W123 on Amazon. The
> seller
On Tue, 13 Aug 2019 08:17:58 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes
wrote:
> I bought Hella conversion headlights for the former W123 on Amazon. The
> seller was selling versions that were made in India, and were RHD
> headlights. When I got mine I realized it immediately, returned them,
> and notified
Yeah, I found that benz parts buyers are a humorless sort. I try to make the
copy interesting, but a few postings were flagged because I mentioned
historical incidents that the reader did not find to zer liking. Politics and
cars, or much of anything and cars seems verbotten
clay monroe
> I
hate all of that. I've even talked to cops about
that and the consensus is that it's a judgment
call. If you have nothing better to do and they
are way too bright then they may give them a
warning. They get a ticket only if stopped for
something else.
Mg
Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
If you're not getting traction on your parts, perhaps it would help if you
dropped your pants down low and cinched your (boxer) shorts up high,
and then had a go at mangling the English in your ad? (Tighty whities
up high puts a complete wrong spin on it, for some reason.)
Or put a K air filter
Agreed, but the headlights were the wrong ones for our market, which is also
what I based my reasoning on for the return, too.
-D
> On Aug 13, 2019, at 8:35 AM, Allan Streib wrote:
>
> Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes:
>
>> I just wonder how many people are driving around here with their
Thank you for the offer Clay. I would jump on it
if the square headlamp said Bosch on it. I am
familiar with the Depo lights and it would not
match the Bosch on the other side closely enough.
Though I must say the warning triangle and fire
extinguisher mount are tempting.
MG
Clay Monroe
Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes:
> I just wonder how many people are driving around here with their Hella
> conversion headlights and blinding oncoming drivers….
With modern high-intensity/LED headlights does it really matter? I find
night driving very difficult with all the piercing,
I bought Hella conversion headlights for the former W123 on Amazon. The seller
was selling versions that were made in India, and were RHD headlights. When I
got mine I realized it immediately, returned them, and notified Amazon that
this seller was selling non-DOT compliant headlights.
Of
yes I did see some offered used from Romania and
Lithuania. Unfortunately most of them are the Euro
round style. Seems there were quite a few in cars
over there and so a lot of new and used parts for
them.
I'll keep Jerry Steele in mind also.
Thanks Max.
MG
Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote:
That's for sure. Almost bought some replacement
headlights for my wife's truck that were RHD. Not
what I would want for sure, though easier to see
in the pattern of the glass lenses vs the totally
clear plastic that her truck has.
MG
Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
You have to be careful if
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/d/seattle-mercedes-w123-odd-lot-euro-parts/694950.html
not sure this is helpful
My CL listing. I figure I could ship for $100
clay
> On Aug 12, 2019, at 3:04 PM, MG via Mercedes wrote:
>
> I saw a few on there that might do like the nice ones
You have to be careful if you’re shopping in the EU for complete headlights or
lenses that you get the correct ones, as in LHD versus RHD.
Just be aware, that’s all.
-D
> On Aug 12, 2019, at 6:47 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> You can also check eBay Deutschland for a used
You can also check eBay Deutschland for a used set, or find some kind soul in
Euro land to order from the dealer.
--
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
On August 12, 2019 6:04:45 PM EDT, MG via Mercedes
wrote:
>I saw a few on there that might do like the nice
>ones from Egypt for only $800 plus $100
I would have guessed it was because they refuse product support for gray market
cars.
Mitch.
> On August 12, 2019 at 5:46 PM MG via Mercedes wrote:
>
>
> OK I can see that for the headlights but they said
> the same thing about a couple of rear springs that
> I wanted. Was told there were
I saw a few on there that might do like the nice
ones from Egypt for only $800 plus $100 shipping
and he will even throw in a pair of blinker lights.
I'll start looking a bit harder when the insco
lets me know that they can't get any from the
dealer. So far they have the whole repair up to
Mercedes never “stopped doing it”, they never did it to begin with as far as I
know, and anyone telling you that doesn’t know what they’re talking about.
(Jaime, please step in here if you have time and correct me if I’m wrong.)
This was one of the ways they responded to gray market cars in the
You are right I don't think they do. I was
commenting on the plastic set that they have for
the W123 for the princely price of only $75 for
the pair or right around there. They look just
like the garbage on the new cars.
MG
Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote:
No, if Cars245 can get it, it
OK I can see that for the headlights but they said
the same thing about a couple of rear springs that
I wanted. Was told there were no TDs sold over
here with the heavy load option so they couldn't
order them. He said something about MB stopped
doing that to keep people from coming here to
How about getting in touch with Randy Steele to see if he can find one or a
set?
I don't have a link anymore, but I think he was using EPS / European Parts
Specialist on Ebay?
-
Max
Charleston SC
On Mon, Aug 12, 2019 at 2:57 PM MG via Mercedes
wrote:
>
> Does anyone happen to know
No, if Cars245 can get it, it will be glass, original Bosch, fit perfectly
and look great.
I don't see any 123 euro headlights listed on their website, so you may
need to reach out directly to see if they can get them.
-
Max
Charleston SC
On Mon, Aug 12, 2019 at 3:16 PM MG via
Oh yeah I bet it will! Just what I want on my car
plastic craptastic junk.
MG
Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote:
Just put the new ones on from cars245 and get some of that Amazon film to
put on them. It completely changes the look of the car.
On Mon, Aug 12, 2019, 4:14 AM MG via Mercedes
I don’t, but what they’re telling you is that if a part was not a DOT approved
part or assembly, such as a Euro headlight, they won’t allow a U.S. dealer to
sell it.
This is nothing new.
-D
> On Aug 12, 2019, at 2:56 PM, MG via Mercedes wrote:
>
>
> Does anyone happen to know the MB parts
Does anyone happen to know the MB parts number for the
Square Euro headlight for the left side on a 123? The
parts guy here can't find it and says that even with
the number he may not be allowed to order it because MB
Germany is starting to refuse to send any parts not
originally put on
Just put the new ones on from cars245 and get some of that Amazon film to
put on them. It completely changes the look of the car.
On Mon, Aug 12, 2019, 4:14 AM MG via Mercedes wrote:
> Thanks Max, I'll look at them. What you said about the
> differences is exactly what I was dreading. I can see
Thanks Max, I'll look at them. What you said about the
differences is exactly what I was dreading. I can see a
bit of something like less fluting in the Hellas. They
look almost clearer then the Bosch.
Dan, I've been looking on Ebay and found several
different lights including a set of Bosch
Good idea, Max. You can also search eBay for NOS lenses. I found some from a
German seller that cost me a grand total of $75 with DHL shipping from Germany
a year or two ago.
-D
> On Aug 11, 2019, at 11:19 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> When I bought The White Whale (124.193)
When I bought The White Whale (124.193) it had mismatched euro headlights,
and it was obvious they were different. Drove me kinda nuts, and when
Rusty had a sale on Bosch Euro for about $300 or so I think, I jumped on
that.
If your insurance won't play, then you could check with the Cars245 guys
Forgot the link:
https://cars245.com/en/
-
Max
Charleston SC
On Sun, Aug 11, 2019 at 11:19 AM Meade Dillon wrote:
> When I bought The White Whale (124.193) it had mismatched euro headlights,
> and it was obvious they were different. Drove me kinda nuts, and when
> Rusty had a
That is what I am hoping since the left one on my 300TD
got crunched so needs to be replaced. I was just
wondering if I could get the insurance to go for
replacing both with the same brand because of slight
differences in looks. I know over time that will drive
me batty till I replace the
Good one. that is how finely tuned MB engineering is.
Dwight E. Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Sat, Aug 10, 2019 at 3:45 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Not enough to worry about. One will say bosch and the other will say
> Hella if you look close enough. there may
Not enough to worry about. One will say bosch and the other will say
Hella if you look close enough. there may be a noticeable difference in
the patterns of the prismatic glass. If anyone says anything just tell
them one is for the left eye and the other is calibrated for the right eye.
If they’re both Euro style headlights I don’t see that it would make a
difference. There might be slight differences in the lenses, but that wouldn’t
be visible to the average person, I would think.
-D
> On Aug 10, 2019, at 10:29 AM, MG via Mercedes wrote:
>
>
> Does anybody by chance know
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