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longblackcoat said:
QuantumTokoloshi said:
Dr Interceptor said:
tog said:
Super, so I can fit them in regular reflector headlights? Might go shopping... [/closecanofworms]
Just buy quality (like Philips) bulbs, and take it to an MOT centre and ask them to check the alignment.A useful article on relative performance, you get what you pay for.
https://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/blog/are-led-hea...
t, and cast a weird colour light. I tried them and returned them. I think you need to go for the Philips or not bother.BigBen said:
TheVole said:
I think that the 'wiring kits' available for these bulbs are little more than a resistor to go in between the bulb and the car's original headlight wiring to trick the car into thinking there's a normal bulb in there.
That is all they can be.W00DY said:
Clean, but soooo much grey....I scrapped an D2 A8 when the gearbox went, as I hated the grey interior so much... If it had been the previous D2 S8 with black leather, then I'd have refurbed it. I really hate grey....:_
Krikkit said:
BigBen said:
TheVole said:
I think that the 'wiring kits' available for these bulbs are little more than a resistor to go in between the bulb and the car's original headlight wiring to trick the car into thinking there's a normal bulb in there.
That is all they can be.I think this talk of lights started with talk of deteriorated reflectors - brighter bulbs don’t necessarily make that any better. 219 CLS has a known problem with blackened reflectors to the xenon dipped lights - despite upgrading to some Philips +150% xenon bulbs, the lights are worse than the 124’s. I’ve got some (no doubt Chinese) replacement projector units on the way from The Netherlands and will be performing surgery on them shortly - self levelling, adaptive mountings will no doubt make it exciting, but £1,200 for new units isn’t justified given its value now.
W00DY said:
Handsome thing in a great spec and colour. Seems dear for 100k+, non-Sport E38 with generally the least loved engine, albeit facelifted. Although if it's unborked, with good tyres and a fuel tank not made of Emmental, can't see it losing any value for a good while.
TheVole said:
Dr Interceptor said:
Salmonofdoubt said:
I was looking at led bulbs in Halfords they seemed to be flogging some sort of wiring conversion kit to go with them. Is that needed or just something they're flogging to folks what know nothing?
Depends on the car - some cars with modern Canbus systems can have a right hissy fit. Best googling to find someone who has done the conversion on your make/model to be sure.You also have to factor in the cooling and heat sink, and whether they will fit in the bulb holder. The heat sinks/fans have come a long way in the last couple of years, and are much smaller now, so they fit in more applications, but still worth checking before you spend the best part of £150 on a set of bulbs.
However, they do throw up errors on the screen for the bulbs being out. They aren't, but I don't think the CANBUS system is seeing the correct resistance so thinks the bulb is out. As for fitting them in the light cluster, mine have the heatsink/fan assembly on the back of the bulb and they (just) fit inside the cluster. I could be wrong, but I think that the 'wiring kits' available for these bulbs are little more than a resistor to go in between the bulb and the car's original headlight wiring to trick the car into thinking there's a normal bulb in there.
Stegel said:
Krikkit said:
BigBen said:
TheVole said:
I think that the 'wiring kits' available for these bulbs are little more than a resistor to go in between the bulb and the car's original headlight wiring to trick the car into thinking there's a normal bulb in there.
That is all they can be.W00DY said:
there is a 740 in green with cream leather on facebook in Glasgow, for 1.1k a few bits need doing but it doesn't look like a basket case ian316 said:
there is a 740 in green with cream leather on facebook in Glasgow, for 1.1k a few bits need doing but it doesn't look like a basket case
Facebook filter for the ad required:
le FB said:
£1,100
UPDATED PICTURES
Why is this not selling ....
1995 740i
97000miles
History
2 keys
Mot 9 months
3 owners
Rust free!
Bad bits
Knocked down a fox and it took out 2 fog lamps and drivers side trim and half if the number plate
Its leaking from rocker cover gasket not bad tho
And passenger side bonnet lock is stuck i have tried several times to free it with no luck
The car drives perfect and has loads if history
Bit of tlc and that might be rather nice. Certainly a lovely colour combo.UPDATED PICTURES
Why is this not selling ....
1995 740i
97000miles
History
2 keys
Mot 9 months
3 owners
Rust free!
Bad bits
Knocked down a fox and it took out 2 fog lamps and drivers side trim and half if the number plate
Its leaking from rocker cover gasket not bad tho
And passenger side bonnet lock is stuck i have tried several times to free it with no luck
The car drives perfect and has loads if history
Krikkit said:
ian316 said:
there is a 740 in green with cream leather on facebook in Glasgow, for 1.1k a few bits need doing but it doesn't look like a basket case
Facebook filter for the ad required:
le FB said:
£1,100
UPDATED PICTURES
Why is this not selling ....
1995 740i
97000miles
History
2 keys
Mot 9 months
3 owners
Rust free!
Bad bits
Knocked down a fox and it took out 2 fog lamps and drivers side trim and half if the number plate
Its leaking from rocker cover gasket not bad tho
And passenger side bonnet lock is stuck i have tried several times to free it with no luck
The car drives perfect and has loads if history
Bit of tlc and that might be rather nice. Certainly a lovely colour combo.UPDATED PICTURES
Why is this not selling ....
1995 740i
97000miles
History
2 keys
Mot 9 months
3 owners
Rust free!
Bad bits
Knocked down a fox and it took out 2 fog lamps and drivers side trim and half if the number plate
Its leaking from rocker cover gasket not bad tho
And passenger side bonnet lock is stuck i have tried several times to free it with no luck
The car drives perfect and has loads if history
Apropos of LEDs, since I set the hare running, I was recommended by a thread on here to go with what were claimed are good quality cheaper ones, made by NovSight.
Bludgers won't fit in the S60! The LED holder is too broad to go into the place of the regular H7, so they are going back...
Bludgers won't fit in the S60! The LED holder is too broad to go into the place of the regular H7, so they are going back...
Thanks for the on going rust treatment advice folks, very helpful. I'm aware of Bilt Hamber and their good rep, but never used them. I'll give them ago.
It appears they do a Deox gel which seems to do a similar thing to the Hydrate 80 recommended earlier. Looking at people's experience of each online, arguably the gel is more effective but needs a good rinse off which isn't that easy given its for underneath a car up on stands, H80 appears to avoid this. I'll report back!
It appears they do a Deox gel which seems to do a similar thing to the Hydrate 80 recommended earlier. Looking at people's experience of each online, arguably the gel is more effective but needs a good rinse off which isn't that easy given its for underneath a car up on stands, H80 appears to avoid this. I'll report back!
ian316 said:
W00DY said:
there is a 740 in green with cream leather on facebook in Glasgow, for 1.1k a few bits need doing but it doesn't look like a basket case Gentlemen, I am one of you 😁
I've picked up my car, and (despite minimal mileage: Reading to Bracknell for a clean, then tucked out of sight near home in Wokingham) I'm loving driving it so far.
Interestingly, the seller chose not to mention a few points on his ad that may have increased buyers' confidence & selling price, like:
- Owned by him for 12 years, and genuine MB parts always used;
- Replaced items in his tenure including a number of known problems - I forget some, but certainly rear spheres, radiator, windscreen & fuel tank.
So, if the car stays usable for a while I'll reckon I've got a bargain, although at least a fluid change will be on the cards along with some cosmetic furtling. Pics soon.
....however....
I'd much appreciate the guidance of the beards on a couple of initial queries:
- Haynes manual says it's for the W124 up to 93. My car is a late one (96) so will that manual be the right one?
- Yellow warning light on the dash (mostly on) when the lights are on: indicative of a fault, or just the "the lights are on" light? I can't see any bulbs out.
- Car needs wheels balancing, and tyres before long. I'm thinking of Michelin CrossClimates in 195/65/15 91H flavour, to give year-round confidence (winter tyre convert here). Is there anything better (comfort & usability) for ~£65 per corner? I'm not anticipating hard use.
- Finally, I noticed some groaning/slight juddering on some tighter turns as I got home: should I be concerned?
Thanks all!
I've picked up my car, and (despite minimal mileage: Reading to Bracknell for a clean, then tucked out of sight near home in Wokingham) I'm loving driving it so far.
Interestingly, the seller chose not to mention a few points on his ad that may have increased buyers' confidence & selling price, like:
- Owned by him for 12 years, and genuine MB parts always used;
- Replaced items in his tenure including a number of known problems - I forget some, but certainly rear spheres, radiator, windscreen & fuel tank.
So, if the car stays usable for a while I'll reckon I've got a bargain, although at least a fluid change will be on the cards along with some cosmetic furtling. Pics soon.
....however....
I'd much appreciate the guidance of the beards on a couple of initial queries:
- Haynes manual says it's for the W124 up to 93. My car is a late one (96) so will that manual be the right one?
- Yellow warning light on the dash (mostly on) when the lights are on: indicative of a fault, or just the "the lights are on" light? I can't see any bulbs out.
- Car needs wheels balancing, and tyres before long. I'm thinking of Michelin CrossClimates in 195/65/15 91H flavour, to give year-round confidence (winter tyre convert here). Is there anything better (comfort & usability) for ~£65 per corner? I'm not anticipating hard use.
- Finally, I noticed some groaning/slight juddering on some tighter turns as I got home: should I be concerned?
Thanks all!
2000 S320. Arch shows some rust. Interior looks decently specced though with not much to report on MOT history?
http://www.hampshiremotorhouse.co.uk/used-cars/mer...
http://www.hampshiremotorhouse.co.uk/used-cars/mer...
^^^Congratulations!
From memory the Haynes Manuel doesn’t cover the post-1993 4v engines. Pretty much everything else is the same however. The E-Class Oener’s Bible isn’t bad either.
Bulb out warning light. Check number plate bulbs in tailgate. Also side lights. And check when the warning light comes on: only when you activate the circuit with the dud bulb will it come on. So if you’ve a brake light out, it won’t illuminate until you press the brake pedal. It’s a reliable system generally and doesn’t give false alarms.
CrossClimates would be an excellent tyre for this car.
Squeaking from the front in slow corners sig worn front ball joints. Get them repaired. Unless it’s a 320 or 300-24 it’s a cheap repair, £25 part, less than an hour per side. Failure is pretty catastrophic so it’s worth sorting.
Now, go to a petrol station, take a picture and post it here.
From memory the Haynes Manuel doesn’t cover the post-1993 4v engines. Pretty much everything else is the same however. The E-Class Oener’s Bible isn’t bad either.
Bulb out warning light. Check number plate bulbs in tailgate. Also side lights. And check when the warning light comes on: only when you activate the circuit with the dud bulb will it come on. So if you’ve a brake light out, it won’t illuminate until you press the brake pedal. It’s a reliable system generally and doesn’t give false alarms.
CrossClimates would be an excellent tyre for this car.
Squeaking from the front in slow corners sig worn front ball joints. Get them repaired. Unless it’s a 320 or 300-24 it’s a cheap repair, £25 part, less than an hour per side. Failure is pretty catastrophic so it’s worth sorting.
Now, go to a petrol station, take a picture and post it here.
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