Philips Crystal Vision in fogs, great match! (pics)

vic viper · 07-07-2009, 02:47 PM

After only three days in transit from Hong Kong they arrived in my mailbox, the Philips Crystal Vision H7, at first I wanted Diamond Vision but after seeing them IRL I quickly changed my mind, they were just too blue.
The CV are a perfect match to the stock BiXenons.

Drove down to work and fitted them right away, unfortunately I forgot to bring the camera so I snapped some crappy cell phone pics instead:

Crystal vision on the cars right fog, stock on the left.

Now I am waiting for ctgilles LED:s to match up the xenons even further, hopefully they wont turn too blue on me ..

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TB5... · 07-07-2009, 03:00 PM

YESSSSSS!

ordered a pair of these as well... im very very glad to know they will finish off my lighting issues.

Mr Enigma · 07-07-2009, 03:09 PM

Thanks for the picture.

I'm mine are waiting for my car to arrive. They look great!

vic viper · 07-07-2009, 03:40 PM

Hopefully they will last long, it wasnt fun to mount them ..

TB5... · 07-07-2009, 03:43 PM

^ can you elaborate on that please... it's troubling to hear a mb tech saying that.

i assumed it would be as simple as jacking it up, going under... removing the old bulbs and installing the new ones.

vic viper · 07-07-2009, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TB5...

^ can you elaborate on that please... it's troubling to hear a mb tech saying that.

i assumed it would be as simple as jacking it up, going under... removing the old bulbs and installing the new ones.

Well I cant say it was hard, just a bit tricky, you need to:

Remove the central cover under the engine, 8mm hex
remove the front cover under the bumper 8mm hex
Unplug connectors to fogs,
use a small pliers to twist the light socket 45 degrees counter clockwise, just using hands didnt work for me, and the left side is pretty crowded with the washer fluid tank etc.
Install in reverse order, make sure the light socket is correctly secured or water will enter.

Uga Uga · 07-07-2009, 04:30 PM

Hi Vic

Which supplier did you buy from, if I may ask.

vic viper · 07-07-2009, 04:35 PM

www.ipmart.com

MB_AMG · 07-07-2009, 04:46 PM

It looks really good!! I am ordering a pair!!

soldier2304 · 07-07-2009, 04:59 PM

NICE! I am also ordering a pair of this!

Nice find VIC and they look great

whn · 07-07-2009, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vic viper

Hopefully they will last long, it wasnt fun to mount them ..

Vic do you know are the fogs monitored?

kevinwithdabenz · 07-07-2009, 05:26 PM

really nice vic !! very very nice job ima consider ordering these.

Uga Uga · 07-07-2009, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vic viper

www.ipmart.com

Thanks Vic

Mr Enigma · 07-07-2009, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vic viper

Well I cant say it was hard, just a bit tricky, you need to:

Remove the central cover under the engine, 8mm hex
remove the front cover under the bumper 8mm hex
Unplug connectors to fogs,
use a small pliers to twist the light socket 45 degrees counter clockwise, just using hands didnt work for me, and the left side is pretty crowded with the washer fluid tank etc.
Install in reverse order, make sure the light socket is correctly secured or water will enter.

Isn't the lamp accessible by removing the mesh around them (attached to the bumper)?

Sorry I don't know the logistics so that may be a very stupid question. I thought all I would have to do would be to take the mesh out using a torx screwdriver, unplug and then replug...

vic viper · 07-07-2009, 06:27 PM

No you have to access the fog light housing from behind.

@whn, yes the fogs are covered by the car light failure warning system.

Mr Enigma · 07-07-2009, 06:33 PM

Thanks. That's one of the first things I will be doing when the car comes. Along with changing the eyelids to LEDs.

I'm glad I brought the CVs over the DVs. How much did you pay inc delivery?

*bookmarks*

Azn_C300 · 07-07-2009, 06:38 PM

You should also be able to access it through a combination of the front and the wheel well. I've seen multiple shops access it that way when installing HID fogs on the 204.

ulovemybenzo · 07-07-2009, 07:21 PM

so do you think these will match well with 8000k hids?

ulovemybenzo · 07-07-2009, 07:23 PM

or should i go with diamond visions?

Mr Enigma · 07-07-2009, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ulovemybenzo

so do you think these will match well with 8000k hids?

No. Colour temp of the Crystal Visions are 4300K.

Diamond Visions are 5000K which is closer but still not there.

vic viper · 07-08-2009, 01:41 AM

Yes, removing the front wheels and loosening the front part of the inner wheel well covering will also get you there, will probably be a bit easier to remove the buld holder this way.

whkento · 07-08-2009, 03:10 AM

I have an '08 C300 Avantgarde Sport, Japan specs. I'm not sure why it's different, but I simply took out 3 screws, removed the mesh, removed/replaced the bulbs (from behind) and reinstalled. Took about 10 mins. total for both sides.

Unfortunately, I used the 4000k Philips. I think the 4300k or 5000k are a better match. (The 4000k were on sale, though, so not a big deal.)

vic viper · 07-08-2009, 03:14 AM

Hey look at that, you just learned me something new, thanks a bunch

whkento · 07-08-2009, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vic viper

Hey look at that, you just learned me something new, thanks a bunch

You're quite welcome. I feel quite impressed with myself that I taught YOU something.

Uga Uga · 07-08-2009, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Enigma

Thanks. That's one of the first things I will be doing when the car comes. Along with changing the eyelids to LEDs.

I'm glad I brought the CVs over the DVs. How much did you pay inc delivery?

*bookmarks*

Mr Enigma, I ordered mine yesterday for £39.00 incl DHL delivery. How soon is the baby arriving? I bet you can't wait.

07-07-2009, 03:09 PM	#3
Mr Enigma Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 244 Drives: C180K Blue Eff	Thanks for the picture. I'm mine are waiting for my car to arrive. They look great! __________________ 2009 BlueEfficiency fully loaded Aftermarket changes: - Tracker Horizon - Illuminted door sills - Polarg eyelids - Philips CrystalVision fogs - Brabus gear shift No plans to modify further =)

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TB5... ON PROBATION Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 882 Drives: 2009 C300 4Matic	YESSSSSS! ordered a pair of these as well... im very very glad to know they will finish off my lighting issues.

07-07-2009, 03:43 PM	#5
TB5... ON PROBATION Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 882 Drives: 2009 C300 4Matic	^ can you elaborate on that please... it's troubling to hear a mb tech saying that. i assumed it would be as simple as jacking it up, going under... removing the old bulbs and installing the new ones.

07-07-2009, 04:30 PM	#7
Uga Uga Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: UK Posts: 102 Drives: W204 C280 SPORT, Smart ForTwo	Hi Vic Which supplier did you buy from, if I may ask.

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MB_AMG Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Edmonton AB Posts: 42 Drives: Audi S4, Mercedes Benz C350 4Matic	It looks really good!! I am ordering a pair!!

07-07-2009, 06:27 PM	#15
vic viper Super Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sweden Posts: 821 Drives: S204	No you have to access the fog light housing from behind. @whn, yes the fogs are covered by the car light failure warning system. __________________ Mercedes Benz Technician

07-07-2009, 06:33 PM	#16
Mr Enigma Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 244 Drives: C180K Blue Eff	Thanks. That's one of the first things I will be doing when the car comes. Along with changing the eyelids to LEDs. I'm glad I brought the CVs over the DVs. How much did you pay inc delivery? bookmarks __________________ 2009 BlueEfficiency fully loaded Aftermarket changes: - Tracker Horizon - Illuminted door sills - Polarg eyelids - Philips CrystalVision fogs - Brabus gear shift No plans to modify further =)

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Azn_C300 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Anaheim/San Ramon, CA Posts: 2,763 Drives: 2008 C300 Sport	You should also be able to access it through a combination of the front and the wheel well. I've seen multiple shops access it that way when installing HID fogs on the 204. __________________ -Michael DVStyle \| EuroProjektz \| Promax Motorsports \| Sonic Motorsports \| CarDomain

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ulovemybenzo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 428 Drives: 08 C350	so do you think these will match well with 8000k hids?

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ulovemybenzo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 428 Drives: 08 C350	or should i go with diamond visions?

07-08-2009, 01:41 AM	#21
vic viper Super Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sweden Posts: 821 Drives: S204	Yes, removing the front wheels and loosening the front part of the inner wheel well covering will also get you there, will probably be a bit easier to remove the buld holder this way. __________________ Mercedes Benz Technician

07-08-2009, 03:10 AM	#22
whkento Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Japan Posts: 216 Drives: '08 C300 S Avantgarde, '07 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd, '02 CLK 200 Kompressor Avantgarde	I have an '08 C300 Avantgarde Sport, Japan specs. I'm not sure why it's different, but I simply took out 3 screws, removed the mesh, removed/replaced the bulbs (from behind) and reinstalled. Took about 10 mins. total for both sides. Unfortunately, I used the 4000k Philips. I think the 4300k or 5000k are a better match. (The 4000k were on sale, though, so not a big deal.)

07-08-2009, 03:14 AM	#23
vic viper Super Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sweden Posts: 821 Drives: S204	Hey look at that, you just learned me something new, thanks a bunch __________________ Mercedes Benz Technician

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