The way the 212's Fog Lights should have looked....

K-A · 11-05-2009, 10:34 AM

(don't mind the hideous cheap-o plastic window-tint trimmings).

Dunno who's car this is or where to buy the unit, but if I had the car, I'd go for this mod! Much better than the over-shot double fogs, or even the "aftermarket"-y looking (IMO) hockey stick LED's.

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emilner · 11-05-2009, 10:45 AM

Funny, I love the led lights...

jmbaker3 · 11-05-2009, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by K-A

(don't mind the hideous cheap-o plastic window-tint trimmings).
Dunno who's car this is or where to buy the unit, but if I had the car, I'd go for this mod! Much better than the over-shot double fogs, or even the "aftermarket"-y looking (IMO) hockey stick LED's.

Nice... also check out the E63 LEDs , a bit chunky, but much better IMHO than the eyebrow design. attached

jbean114 · 11-05-2009, 10:58 AM

I know it might be a faux pas putting AMG only accents on a non-AMG car, but is there a mod out there to replace the hockey-stick LEDs on the E550 sport with the straight ones from the E63?

emilner · 11-05-2009, 11:02 AM

I would say no, the opening has a different shape...

YanceGautama · 11-05-2009, 11:07 AM

I find the L shaped LED foglamp in my W212 quite attractive...

jbean114 · 11-05-2009, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by emilner

I would say no, the opening has a different shape...

I'm sure they will grow on me too.

DieselNY · 11-05-2009, 02:24 PM

Yeah I think I like the single vs double. I sort of like the idea of the LED but its done so cheaply and like the service manager at my dealer said "if your are going to copy Audi at least make it look nice and not glued on"

K-A · 11-05-2009, 07:02 PM

Yeah, I don't mind the LED looks, I just think the hockey sticks look a bit cheaply "tacked" on in a way, the E63's on the other hand looks put on in that quality way I'd expect from M-B, closer in line with Audi's, Porsche's, etc. offerings.

The double fogs though I'm not into at all though, I'd prefer the hockey sticks personally even.

zaxxon · 11-05-2009, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by K-A

The double fogs though I'm not into at all though, I'd prefer the hockey sticks personally even.

MB intended to prevent Brabus making famous double fog lights for W212.

K-A · 11-05-2009, 07:32 PM

Indeed, looks like they're trying to put Brabus out of business by that.

silberrosa · 11-11-2009, 02:22 PM

The single fog lamp is used in markets which do not allow (for legal reasons) the daytime running lamps. As for how it "should have looked", I think your in the minority KA.

ipp · 11-11-2009, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by zaxxon

MB intended to prevent Brabus making famous double fog lights for W212.

Guess not... It's a paradox.

K-A · 11-11-2009, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by silberrosa

The single fog lamp is used in markets which do not allow (for legal reasons) the daytime running lamps. As for how it "should have looked", I think your in the minority KA.

Not so sure about that. I've heard lots of people express their dislike for the double fogs. Dunno though, maybe you're right.

They could have used maybe a bigger fog light, considering the space there is big, or maybe gave it a more "cubic" shape to go with the rest of the car.

Rowrbazzle · 11-11-2009, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by K-A

Not so sure about that. I've heard lots of people express their dislike for the double fogs. Dunno though, maybe you're right.

They could have used maybe a bigger fog light, considering the space there is big, or maybe gave it a more "cubic" shape to go with the rest of the car.

A double-cubic shape might have been cool, but the round ones look nice. Either way, I prefer the double to single.

jta00r1 · 11-11-2009, 09:40 PM

That first photo of the white w212 is bad asss!!! I want one!!

2010 E550 · 11-12-2009, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by K-A

(don't mind the hideous cheap-o plastic window-tint trimmings).

Dunno who's car this is or where to buy the unit, but if I had the car, I'd go for this mod! Much better than the over-shot double fogs, or even the "aftermarket"-y looking (IMO) hockey stick LED's.

what size & make/model are these wheels? very nice ...

220S · 11-12-2009, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 2010 E550

what size & make/model are these wheels? very nice ...

Good old BBS LMs in 19".

11-05-2009, 10:45 AM	#2
emilner Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Huntington NY Posts: 320 Drives: 2010 E550 sport	Funny, I love the led lights... __________________ 10 E550 White/ Natural P2 Sport Pano parktonic 08 Escalade ESV, Ferchizzel to the rizzle my nizzle 07 E550 Sport P2 Black w/cashmere (gone)

11-05-2009, 11:02 AM	#5
emilner Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Huntington NY Posts: 320 Drives: 2010 E550 sport	I would say no, the opening has a different shape... __________________ 10 E550 White/ Natural P2 Sport Pano parktonic 08 Escalade ESV, Ferchizzel to the rizzle my nizzle 07 E550 Sport P2 Black w/cashmere (gone)

11-05-2009, 02:24 PM	#8
DieselNY Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 156 Drives: 2010 E350 4Matic w/sport package	Yeah I think I like the single vs double. I sort of like the idea of the LED but its done so cheaply and like the service manager at my dealer said "if your are going to copy Audi at least make it look nice and not glued on" __________________ Mahopac NY Real Estate \| Northern Westchester County Condos \| Heritage Hills Somers NY For Sale: 2007-2009 Schaetz Grill (aka CL Grill) with Hood Emblem - NEW Current ride: 2010 E350 4Matic. Previous car: 2008 E350 4matic, Black/Black - P1 Premium I Package, 321 AMG Sport Package, iPod Integration Kit, Headlamp Washing System, E63 Rear lip spoiler

11-05-2009, 07:02 PM	#9
K-A MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,689 Drives: '06 M-B E350 AMG Sport / '09 Chevy Malibu / Sold: '02 M-B S500	Yeah, I don't mind the LED looks, I just think the hockey sticks look a bit cheaply "tacked" on in a way, the E63's on the other hand looks put on in that quality way I'd expect from M-B, closer in line with Audi's, Porsche's, etc. offerings. The double fogs though I'm not into at all though, I'd prefer the hockey sticks personally even. __________________ -2006 M-B E350 AMG Sport: Pewter/Black, AMG Sport Package, Premium & Entertainment Packages, DD Seats w/ Massage, Etc., Rear Sun Shades, Smoked Rear Lights, Blacked Out Side Markers, 5% Tints -2009 Chevy Malibu: Silver/Gray -SOLD: 2002 M-B S500: Brilliant Silver/Black, Fully Loaded w/ Every Option (ABC/Disctronic/Parktronic/Heat & Cool Seats/Rear-Seat Adjust, Etc.)

11-05-2009, 07:32 PM	#11
K-A MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,689 Drives: '06 M-B E350 AMG Sport / '09 Chevy Malibu / Sold: '02 M-B S500	Indeed, looks like they're trying to put Brabus out of business by that. __________________ -2006 M-B E350 AMG Sport: Pewter/Black, AMG Sport Package, Premium & Entertainment Packages, DD Seats w/ Massage, Etc., Rear Sun Shades, Smoked Rear Lights, Blacked Out Side Markers, 5% Tints -2009 Chevy Malibu: Silver/Gray -SOLD: 2002 M-B S500: Brilliant Silver/Black, Fully Loaded w/ Every Option (ABC/Disctronic/Parktronic/Heat & Cool Seats/Rear-Seat Adjust, Etc.)

11-05-2009, 10:58 AM	#4
jbean114 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 12 Drives: 2010 E550	I know it might be a faux pas putting AMG only accents on a non-AMG car, but is there a mod out there to replace the hockey-stick LEDs on the E550 sport with the straight ones from the E63?

11-05-2009, 11:07 AM	#6
YanceGautama Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 4 Drives: w212	I find the L shaped LED foglamp in my W212 quite attractive...

11-11-2009, 02:22 PM	#12
silberrosa Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 471	The single fog lamp is used in markets which do not allow (for legal reasons) the daytime running lamps. As for how it "should have looked", I think your in the minority KA.

11-11-2009, 09:40 PM	#16
jta00r1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Newport Coast, Ca Posts: 434 Drives: my wife crazy	That first photo of the white w212 is bad asss!!! I want one!!

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