Re: [MBZ] headlight brightness, 123 126

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

Re: [MBZ] headlight brightness, 123 126

To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, August 18, 2014 2:07 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] headlight brightness, 123 126 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

Re: [MBZ] headlight brightness, 123 126

On Mon, 18 Aug 2014 15:20:17 -0400 WILTON via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I put 7 in. Hellas on my 81 300D 'bout 12 years ago. The first time I turned them on at night, I threw so much light out front that I thought I felt some thrust (deceleration) to the rear. ! :-) Craig

Re: [MBZ] headlight brightness, 123 126

:07 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] headlight brightness, 123 126 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

Re: [MBZ] headlight brightness, 123 126

: Monday, August 18, 2014 2:07 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] headlight brightness, 123 126 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

Re: [MBZ] headlight brightness, 123 126

I think Ernest probably has it right. But do the '94-95 124 headlights fit the earlier 124's? Those lights on my '95 were the brightest I ever had on any car Ned Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

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WILTON via Mercedes wrote: I put 7 in. Hellas on my 81 300D 'bout 12 years ago. The first time I turned them on at night, I threw so much light out front that I thought I felt some thrust (deceleration) to the rear. I only bought one set of E-code lamps new, Hella 6x8. The aiming

Re: [MBZ] headlight brightness, 123 126

Get the Euro headlights. Vast improvement, altnough the w123 shouldn't be any worse than any other car with sealed beams. The real dog is the W124, worst headlights I've ever had with the DOT ones. Euro's are great, vastly better illumination and not much trouble for oncoming drivers.

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What Peter said. The headlights on these cars are woefully inadequate even for their time, and border on being dangerous when driving the car at highway speeds, in my opinion. My R129 (SL500) has the same lights as the W124, and I might as well be holding a candle in front of a reflector.

Re: [MBZ] headlight brightness, 123 126

Not to be wise but perhaps its time for an eye exam. As we age our vision does tend to dim... I find the post 123 cars to have excellent headlights. Does your SDL have sealed beam lights? If not are the lenses plastic? If they are then polishing might make them brighter. For the CD I've read

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Any suggestions for making these [USDOT lights] safer? http://formicapeak.com/~jimc/JSLlights.html -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: