Are the Early Euro tail light lenses the same as the later/US ones?
I see 3 different part numbers:
63211368017/63211368016 (Euro)
63211368018/63211368015 (Euro w/ Fog light? - I have no idea what this means, they look the same)
63211361884/63211361883 (US)
Visually, they all look about the same to me. Does anyone know if there's an actual difference?
I'm trying to get some new ones for my 1980 635, but I want to stay authentic if there's a difference. I can't see any differences, but maybe I'm missing something.
Tail Light Lens Question
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Think they are all the same . . .
The US version may just say "DOT" in the mold somewhere, which might differentiate it from the Euro version
As far as the Euro version with the rear fog light, I could see the tail light housing being different, again I thought all of the lenses were the same
Euro models did have a rear fog light, check the switch on the dash to see if it pulls out to 2 poisitions, and not just one, like the US version
As far as the Euro version with the rear fog light, I could see the tail light housing being different, again I thought all of the lenses were the same
Euro models did have a rear fog light, check the switch on the dash to see if it pulls out to 2 poisitions, and not just one, like the US version
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Re: Think they are all the same . . .
GRNSHRK wrote:The US version may just say "DOT" in the mold somewhere, which might differentiate it from the Euro version
As far as the Euro version with the rear fog light, I could see the tail light housing being different, again I thought all of the lenses were the same
Euro models did have a rear fog light, check the switch on the dash to see if it pulls out to 2 poisitions, and not just one, like the US version
ohhh, is that what that does? I was wondering why it had 2 positions. First one puts a green fog light icon on the dash, 2nd puts an orange one (or vice versa, i forget).
EDIT: I just looked at a good picture of the US ones and my current ones, i'm pretty sure they're the same. I found a good deal on good condition US lenses, i'm going to pull the trigger and see how it looks when it gets here. Maybe the part number refers to the bulb-holder as well and not just the plastic lens?
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Any pictures of the US vs Euro taillight housings? Over on my Mercedes forum the NA and Euro lights both have the rear fog location, just the US version comes with no socket. We add an additional brake light socket where the fog lights are on Euro cars to give us brighter brake lights.
There is a guy on eBay that sells a kit for the MB for $15 that includes the OEM sockets with pigtail, bulbs, connectors and instructions. Maybe something similar could work in the 635s?
I know the below picks are from a MB W126 chassis from the 80s but, I included them just as a visual comparison of what is done on these era cars and I would bet the same could be done on the US cars that came without the Euro fog lights.
There is a guy on eBay that sells a kit for the MB for $15 that includes the OEM sockets with pigtail, bulbs, connectors and instructions. Maybe something similar could work in the 635s?
I know the below picks are from a MB W126 chassis from the 80s but, I included them just as a visual comparison of what is done on these era cars and I would bet the same could be done on the US cars that came without the Euro fog lights.
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Euro rear lighting functions
Hey Ron, Thanks for pointing to me....ron wrote:viewtopic.php?t=17578&highlight=
No, there is no difference in the lenses for US and Euro lights, other than the DOT approval. The difference is totally in the reflector (black housing) and wiring.
Euro lights have a special shiny stamped steel insert in the upper inside corner (above the reverse light), where US cars have a brake light. In the Euros, it is very shiny, makes the rear fogs very bright. It is separated from the tail and brake lights by the dark area with all the wiring terminations to separate it visually. This distinguishes it from both of them.
And yes, I am still doing light upgrades for these cars - US and Euro. I will build you a set if you like, soon as I finish Mark's.
What upgrade?
US cars can get an extra tail and extra brake on each side.
Euro cars have the rear fog still work, plus get an extra tail, plus the rear fog lights as an extra brake when the fog lights are not in use.
Plus the restoration and high output bulbs, you know that part.
Doubles lighted area, triples output of brake and tail lights, and increases reliability of rear lights by making it nearly impossible to be dark on one side - both tail and brake lights are redundant.
Just trying to help.
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Headlight and Tail Light upgrades for maximum visibility. Headlight protection to keep lights intact.
Lighting Upgrades for 2002, E3, E12, E21, E23, E24, E28, E30, E32, E36, E39 - front & back
Headlight and Tail Light upgrades for maximum visibility. Headlight protection to keep lights intact.
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Mercedes W126 rear light upgrades
Works on most Hella lights - BMW, Mercedes have lots of common parts.MSGGrunt wrote:... Over on my Mercedes forum the NA and Euro lights both have the rear fog location, just the US version comes with no socket. We add an additional brake light socket where the fog lights are on Euro cars to give us brighter brake lights.
Yes, it works well, but why stop at just one extra light? Tail lights need love, too!There is a guy on eBay that sells a kit for the MB for $15 that includes the OEM sockets with pigtail, bulbs, connectors and instructions. Maybe something similar could work in the 635s?
I know the below picks are from a MB W126...[/quote]
It's a good start, but I do the same upgrade with these lights that I do with BMW. Adding a tail AND a brake has the same benefits, too - and applies to a range of chassis numbers.
> Double the lighted area;
> Triple the light output;
> Vastly more reliable, benefits of redundancy.
I'll shoot you a PM.
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Lighting Upgrades for 2002, E3, E12, E21, E23, E24, E28, E30, E32, E36, E39 - front & back
Headlight and Tail Light upgrades for maximum visibility. Headlight protection to keep lights intact.
Lighting Upgrades for 2002, E3, E12, E21, E23, E24, E28, E30, E32, E36, E39 - front & back
Headlight and Tail Light upgrades for maximum visibility. Headlight protection to keep lights intact.