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Old 01-26-2009, 03:46 PM
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So I got these replacement 20000k lights I though it was suppose to be a easy install. I got the cover off that revealed a bulb in the middle however the bulb I got in the mail has on one side a light bulb type screw and on the other is a plastic cover.

Please point me in the right direction
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Originally Posted by starpup' post='777969' date='Jan 26 2009, 07:46 PM
So I got these replacement 20000k lights I though it was suppose to be a easy install. I got the cover off that revealed a bulb in the middle however the bulb I got in the mail has on one side a light bulb type screw and on the other is a plastic cover.

Please point me in the right direction
You have to remove your whole headlight to replace xenon bulbs on top of the headlight it tells you the bulb type, did you purchase the correct ones?

Btw happy modding i just changed mine from 4300k to 12000k
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Originally Posted by mikeg3tsguap' post='777984' date='Jan 26 2009, 09:06 PM
You have to remove your whole headlight to replace xenon bulbs on top of the headlight it tells you the bulb type, did you purchase the correct ones?

Btw happy modding i just changed mine from 4300k to 12000k

I think I was sold a angel eyes upgrade what do you think. One side looks like it could be a light bulb screw and the other is angled and its plastic!
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Yeah thats for the angel eyes
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Originally Posted by mikeg3tsguap' post='777996' date='Jan 26 2009, 09:28 PM
Yeah thats for the angel eyes

Yep its confirmed i was shipped angels.

+1 for brabusw209amg he's going to fix everything great seller!
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Originally Posted by starpup' post='778008' date='Jan 26 2009, 08:59 PM
Yep its confirmed i was shipped angels.

+1 for brabusw209amg he's going to fix everything great seller!
thanks for the understanding. It's my fault for sending the wrong bulb. A correct one is being sent to you and also a $10 refund for shipping costs has also been credited to you.

to starpup for being an excellent customer
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Originally Posted by mikeg3tsguap' post='777984' date='Jan 26 2009, 08:06 PM
i just changed mine from 4300k to 12000k
any pics of the 12k?

and yes the whole headlight needs to be removed to change the bulbs
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12000k on the left....stockers on the right
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Nice lights...is that plate for real?
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Originally Posted by e60_fanatic' post='781780' date='Jan 31 2009, 11:04 AM
Nice lights...is that plate for real?

thanks, what do you mean foreal? its a real german plate custom made i reside in pennsylvania & nyc so i guess if thats what you ask


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