Thread #21948

Lame or not lame...

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Green PouponMay 27, 2010
#323587

Lame or not lame...

That is the question. I really don't know how I feel about these. They just came out, they use the 2010 W221 facelift style LED's on the bottom, and accented/sculpted the inner headlight housings more. They look a little nicer then the copy of the 03-06 W220 facelift. I just don't know how I feel about them.

Thoughts?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/00-01-02-03-04-05-BENZ-W220-S-CLASS-PROJECTOR-HEADLIGHT-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem335d6b92c9QQitemZ220610663113QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
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That is the question.  I really don't know how I feel about these.  They just came out, they use the 2010 W221 facelift style LED's on the bottom, and accented/sculpted the inner headlight housings more.  They look a little nicer then the copy of the 03-06 W220 facelift.  I just don't know how I feel about them.
 
Thoughts?
 
[URL]http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/00-01-02-03-04-05-BENZ-W220-S-CLASS-PROJECTOR-HEADLIGHT-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem335d6b92c9QQitemZ220610663113QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories[/URL]
chrispyMay 27, 2010
#323588
They look decent compared to most ricey aftermarket headlights. Only problem is the projectors are probably garbage.
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They look decent compared to most ricey aftermarket headlights. Only problem is the projectors are probably garbage.
OGMay 27, 2010
#323589
50/50. a little overdone for my tastes but at the same time they look pretty clean. undecided.
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50/50. a little overdone for my tastes but at the same time they look pretty clean. undecided.
Green PouponMay 27, 2010
#323660
The projectors/cheesy halo's would be removed and replaced. The more I look at them the more I like them. Still undecided.
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The projectors/cheesy halo's would be removed and replaced.  The more I look at them the more I like them.  Still undecided.
BlitzMay 27, 2010
#323668
lame... the last year model headlights looked best...
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lame... the last year model headlights looked best...
SoloDriverMay 27, 2010
#323686
Given how bad most aftermarket headlights look, I gotta say these aren't that bad at all.
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Given how bad most aftermarket headlights look, I gotta say these aren't that bad at all.
NELSON09May 27, 2010
#323694
Not feeling them bro. Sorry, gotta keep it real though...wouldn't blow $400 on something I'm not head over heels about.
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Not feeling them bro. Sorry, gotta keep it real though...wouldn't blow $400 on something I'm not head over heels about.
OGMay 28, 2010
#323777
i was checkin out what was avilable on ebay. i'm really feeling the plain clear depo projector models. always had good luck with depo. add a cutom retro like m45 projectors or something to really set it off (much easier in a projector housing).
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i was checkin out what was avilable on ebay. i'm really feeling the plain clear depo projector models. always had good luck with depo. add a cutom retro like m45 projectors or something to really set it off (much easier in a projector housing).
widebody_QMay 28, 2010
#323889
If you leave them as is, lame. If you change them up, not lame. The actual LED's on the bottom won't look as good as they do in that pic, they will look like christmas tree decorations. If you swap out the projector and change the LED's, they can look real nice.

Keep in mind, if the rest of the car looks stock or just don't go with the newer sporty style, it will look lame no matter what you do to them. The rest of the build has to work with the lights. Putting them on the car before the car is ready will take away from the ride.
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If you leave them as is, lame.  If you change them up, not lame.  The actual LED's on the bottom won't look as good as they do in that pic, they will look like christmas tree decorations.  If you swap out the projector and change the LED's, they can look real nice.

Keep in mind, if the rest of the car looks stock or just don't go with the newer sporty style, it will look lame no matter what you do to them.  The rest of the build has to work with the lights.  Putting them on the car before the car is ready will take away from the ride.
Green PouponMay 28, 2010
#323909
widebody_Q;323889 wrote:If you leave them as is, lame


You know me better then that! If I did it i'd replace the LEDs with bright/good ones and switch up the projectors and what-not. I'm looking at the headlights as a canvas to paint on not the picture. I see a lot of potenial in them, I think thats why I was split on them, cause I don't like them how they are, but I like how they could be. Just like my rusted out W220. Not doing anything anytime soon, trying to make a plan. Can't get anywhere without a map.
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[QUOTE=widebody_Q;323889]If you leave them as is, lame[/QUOTE]
 
You know me better then that! If I did it i'd replace the LEDs with bright/good ones and switch up the projectors and what-not.  I'm looking at the headlights as a canvas to paint on not the picture.  I see a lot of potenial in them, I think thats why I was split on them, cause I don't like them how they are, but I like how they could be.  Just like my rusted out W220.  Not doing anything anytime soon, trying to make a plan.  Can't get anywhere without a map.
burgyMay 29, 2010
#324055
You know my thoughts! BMW Mini projector shrouds with LEDs and new LED strips with better projectors!
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You know my thoughts! BMW Mini projector shrouds with LEDs and new LED strips with better projectors!
MELOMELMay 30, 2010
#324145
Too many damn lines and crap in the housing and the whole LED strip in headlights are starting to get annoying seems like almost ever vehicle has that sh!t installed now.
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Too many damn lines and crap in the housing and the whole LED strip in headlights are starting to get annoying seems like almost ever vehicle has that sh!t installed now.
Green PouponMay 31, 2010
#324215
They just don't flow with the car is my final thought. If I was going super sporty nutso that'd be one thing but I like clean and classy and those headlights are neither. I'll stick with the 03-06 headlights from depo and modify them as I see fit. Those are just a little too honda style for my tastes. After seeing a old 4 door mitsu with headlights with the LED's I am as turned off as much as the time I realized the girl I was talking to was a man.
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They just don't flow with the car is my final thought.  If I was going super sporty nutso that'd be one thing but I like clean and classy and those headlights are neither. I'll stick with the 03-06 headlights from depo and modify them as I see fit.  Those are just a little too honda style for my tastes.  After seeing a old 4 door mitsu with headlights with the LED's I am as turned off as much as the time I realized the girl I was talking to was a man.
Green PouponMay 31, 2010
#324216
Actually I kinda want them.
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Actually I kinda want them.
OGMay 31, 2010
#324228
Green Poupon;324215 wrote:... I am as turned off as much as the time I realized the girl I was talking to was a man.


Green Poupon;324216 wrote:Actually I kinda want them.


:eek4greddy:

lol. the way they did the led strip looks really cheap. i think you had the right idea with clean.
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[QUOTE=Green Poupon;324215]... I am as turned off as much as the time I realized the girl I was talking to was a man.[/QUOTE]
 
[QUOTE=Green Poupon;324216]Actually I kinda want them.[/QUOTE]
 
:eek4greddy:
 
lol. the way they did the led strip looks really cheap. i think you had the right idea with clean.
MoWGLiMay 31, 2010
#324230
They look cheap and whack. No go.
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They look cheap and whack. No go.