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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: isofast on May 28, 2005, 06:39:09

Title: Headlights
Post by: isofast on May 28, 2005, 06:39:09

Anyone recently replaced their US Headlight Bulb's?
I do not want any Euro halogen bulb that will require a wire/relay replacement. Just a good simple replacement, that lights the road.
I want to keep my original USA Fixtures.
I read on this forum something about a better bulb.
I have searched 6 pages of threads and could not find the thread regarding bulb.
My original GE bulbs are all scratched up and are growing dim.
Alt output good grounds all good. Just need good bulbs.
Oh and yes, I Read Dan Sterns light page.
Thanks, Ernie 8)

First Place AACA Show Winner 350SL July 2003
I love low mile Mercedes.
First Place AACA Show winner for 2004 280SL
1969 280 4spd Papyrus White

Title: Re: Headlights
Post by: ja17 on May 28, 2005, 06:57:58

Hello Ernie,

Quartz "sealed beam" headlights are available to replace the old tungsten sealed beams. These will improve illumination quite a bit. In addition several manufacturers like Bosch, Cibie, and Marchel, make a conversion which is the same configuration, size, and with same hook ups, but the quartz lamps are replaceable with many different wattage lamps for the high or low beam. These conversions will make an amazing difference and the glass lenses look the same as sealed beams in most cases. They install, plug in and look like seled beams and require no relay.

The Cibie "Z beam" was always my favorite.

Joe Alexander
Blacklick, Ohio

Title: Re: Headlights
Post by: A Dalton on May 28, 2005, 10:07:59

The 7" H4 replacement 'E" codes do not need any relay or wireing mods..[ using stock 55/60 H4]... they just plug in and the lighting is far superior.. they now even have them with City lamp sockets..

Title: Re: Headlights
Post by: norton on May 28, 2005, 10:50:02

Here's a couple of links about headlights
http://www.classicgarage.com/hel7rounh4he.html
http://www.danielsternlighting.com/

Mike Halleck
Chesterfield Mi
71 280SL
68 250SL (parts car)
94 E320 Coupe

Title: Re: Headlights
Post by: graphic66 on May 28, 2005, 12:36:29

I bought a set of these from this outfit http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7976613140&category=33564    On Ebay. They are the best headlights I have ever used. The sellers are real helpful also. This is a great bolt on upgrade.

Title: Re: Headlights
Post by: isofast on May 28, 2005, 15:56:08

Love this forum. Thank you all for the kind help.
I think I have some lights to look at.
Joe A. I think you will like them.
I will show them to you at the July tech sesion at your home.
Ernie

First Place AACA Show Winner 350SL July 2003
I love low mile Mercedes.
First Place AACA Show winner for 2004 280SL
1969 280 4spd Papyrus White