An opportunity has recently presented itself that might allow me to up grade to projectors headlights. I have been looking for InPro's for some time now but it seams that they are no where to be found.
Also how do the InPro's compare to stock light pattern. I have not seen any complaints about InPro's light pattern like I have with the Depo lenses.
And where can I find clear Corner markers? I can't seem to find these either.
An opportunity has recently presented itself that might allow me to up grade to projectors headlights. I have been looking for InPro's for some time now but it seams that they are no where to be found.
Also how do the InPro's compare to stock light pattern. I have not seen any complaints about InPro's light pattern like I have with the Depo lenses.
And where can I find clear Corner markers? I can't seem to find these either.
Help on any of these is greatly appreciated.
You can try contacting In-Pro directly, butI'm sure you can find a stockist near you (which will save the hassle - and cost - of having to have them shipped).
As for the light pattern,.... just as bad as the Depos. You can recify this problem with a set of lenses from the W211. As far as I know they fit perfectly in the Inpros and someone on this site has done this conversion already.
I'll admit I love the look the Inpros give (see attached pic of my Late 98 E280).
About In-Pro's: Depo actually makes the lights for W210 for In-Pro. While in-pro manufactures a lot of lights themselves, they resell w210 version made by Depo. I have recently got the inside from in-pro. The owner passed away about 2 months or so ago, and his wife is taking over the shop. No one knows which direction is she taking that.
I have recently purchased and installed a pair of Depo's from http://www.makotoautotrends.com Looks great, but as far the light pattern I agree with Storm 1000%, it leaves you wishing for a LOT more.
Depo has recently released the HID ready version of that light. The difference is:
1. $100
2. the low beam socket is for D2S/D2R bulbs
3. a "cage" area under the light for the ballast
4. the wholes with rubber "spacer" for the wires to connect the bulbs to the ballast
5. the extra space in the rear cover for the HID bulb connector.
If you plan to do HID it's deffinetly worth it to go with this version $450 + Tax (that's what I did). Otherwise the old version is stock H7 repacements $350 + Tax. Oh yeah, one more thing, the little parking light is differnt now, I believe it's called W5W (anyway it's the same bulb as the corner/side light on US model).
No issues with electrical. (But) I originally ordered the regular H7 replacement version, but they made a mistake and shipped me the HID version (to my benefit). So when I started to install the light I had a lot of confusion because I didn't know of the new HID ready version. I even posted some ?s on this forum. I was planning to install H7 HID later, but now I was forced to put an OEM HID Kit because even after mutating the H7 bulb, I still couldn't make it secured in the socket. Also the HID ready version is designed for holding higher tempreture. I did a lot of research on the HID kits and I'am very glad I got the HID ready version.
I got a pair of used Phillips balasts, and some generic D2S bulbs 8K. Bulbs are from eBay for about $100 for pair. The Phillips ballast cable is known to be a little short, but it fits perfect due to the design of the light. I'll try to find the phone number of this guy, he has a small mail-order shop in OC, CA.
I got a set of used ballasts, so don't know the part #, however to my knowledge there is only one available. OEM is only reffered to the bulb type. The same ballast will work with D2S as well as H7 HID Kits.
I got from this guy on eBay. PM me and I'll give you his contact info in Orange County. He has a lot off different bulbs and Kits for sale. (I don't think he has any Phillips left though.)
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