w210 Projector Xenon headlight retro fit

[aka$h]

I have used a set of Depo lights on my w210 and with around 10 hours of messing around have fantastic results.

I bought a set of Depo headlights from ebay.de

DEPO SCHEINWERFER SET in Facelift Optik für MERCEDES W210 E-Klasse 95-99 (4250366304625) | eBay

I then bought 2 w211 xenon headlights complete with ballasts, I then removed the projectors, ballasts and bulbs.

I then put the depo lights in the oven (one at a time), split the lights apart and removed the cheap projectors out of them.

Then after some modification, fitted the w211 projectors in. The ballats also managed to fit within the casing. Also wired up the shutter solonoid to the high beam. Then heat the lights up again and press them together, and seal again with silicone.

As I had xenons on the w210, i was told I would lose the self leveling as the depo are intended for the vacuum based level adjustment. I managed to remove the vacuum actuator and swap it with my electronic adjustment motor.

Then remove the bumpers and swap.

My w210 has w211 Bi-xenon headlamps now, with w211 ballasts and for even better vision Ive fitted osram nightbreakers in the full be slots too.

Total cost was around £600, but the difference is amazing.

 

[renault12ts]

Good job.

 

[Mobb]

Wow.. That's amazing work. Any chance of some pictures at night to see how they look?

Just out of interest, if I was to source the parts needed.. What would I be looking at in labour to get this done on my CLK?

 

[aka$h]

Not the best images, and Ive since fitted brand new bulbs. The cut off is far better than the originals.

Low Beam:

High Beam:

 

[d w124]

Aka$h,you lovely 210 is missing a backbox to finish it of

 

[renault12ts]

Aka$h,you lovely 210 is missing a backbox to finish it of

See his other thread...it has an AMG back box now.

 

[dokalj]

Nice thread

 

[Dee-124CAB]

Those lights look lovely.....

I have looked into getting a set for the W210 (my car is non xenon) as my lights are faded and gone yellow....

But all the sets i can find are for LHD vehicles.... eg:

PROJECTOR HEADLIGHTS LHD for Mercedes W210 (99-02) , in clear chrome pair | eBay

Can these be adapted to RHD without too much faffing around??

 

[bob6600]

Those lights look lovely.....

I have looked into getting a set for the W210 (my car is non xenon) as my lights are faded and gone yellow....

But all the sets i can find are for LHD vehicles.... eg:

PROJECTOR HEADLIGHTS LHD for Mercedes W210 (99-02) , in clear chrome pair | eBay

Can these be adapted to RHD without too much faffing around??

No they can't. There are projectors available in RHD form, I have a set on my W210

 

[Dee-124CAB]

Any ideas on where one can get them from?....

 

[bob6600]

Got mine from the german parent site of these guys as they did not have a UK site 2 years ago
Tuning FK Automotive | Headlight

 

[Abdul]

Top work, I want to do the same for my W208 CLK. It's going to end up being an expensive exercise though!

 

[Mobb]

Top work, I want to do the same for my W208 CLK. It's going to end up being an expensive exercise though!

Me and you both man!

 

[Bakili]

Car looks amazing

 

[IRISH E55]

Me and you both man!

Me too...

 

[Dee-124CAB]

Got mine from the german parent site of these guys as they did not have a UK site 2 years ago
Tuning FK Automotive | Headlight

From what i can make out from that website, all the ones on that page are LHD too.....

 

[bob6600]

From what i can make out from that website, all the ones on that page are LHD too.....

nope

Tuning FK Automotive | Headlight Set suitable for Mercedes E-class (type W210) yr. 97-01 chrome | purchase online

 

[eddhick]

Thanks for posting that link for the RHD version! I have been looking around for ages without success until now.

Sorry to thread-jack a little but:

A quick question, I notice there are too versions, one light set which has a servomotor and one that does not. I have a non-xenon w210 E320cdi Estate with the typical faded headlights and have no idea whether I need the servo-motor version or not.

How would I be able to find out? Thanks in advance I'm fairly new to Mercs but keen to learn!

 

[Ted]

I have a non-xenon w210 E320cdi Estate with the typical faded headlights and have no idea whether I need the servo-motor version or not.

You can restore the original faded headlights, you know.......

 

[eddhick]

You can restore the original faded headlights, you know.......

I know but I just fancy a cheeky upgrade

How would I restore the original lights back to usable condition? I may do that for the time being to be honest.

Cheers.