Pagoda SL Group
W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: AdelaidePagoda on April 17, 2022, 10:36:09
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Due to the very limited Pagoda night lighting and potentially being unsafe, I made the decision to upgrade to H4 LED (Narva brand) headlights.
It was an easy process and took about two hours all up including a thorough clean of the rear of the Euro headlights and the casings behind them.
The difference is unbelievable and in my opinion much safer given I plan on doing night driving, and in Australia we have all sorts of wildlife on the roads at night including Kangaroos and Wombats.
It is also undetectable when looking at the headlight and if you want to reverse it, it would take an hour of your time.
The photo shows the half way mark and as you can see, even during the day, it makes a HUGE difference.
Unfortunately I can only load one photo but I have several more of the simple process if you are interested.
Happy Easter!
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Very nice to see a comparison photo. You can really see the difference.
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8) 8) Excellent! Any heat-sinks required?
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Nothing additional required, all included in the Narva H4 pack. Just plug and play. You can adjust the beam direction by simply twisting the LED stalk to the position you desire so they don’t interfere with oncoming drivers. See photo.
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I have also swapped mine over as the original lights are not much chop. Whilst in some countries it is illegal to do so, the difference and safety aspect are important and as you say, hitting a kangaroo and writing your car off is not a good option.
Where did you buy yours from?
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Do they even make "roo bars" for Pagodas? ;^)
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Your car looks fantastic Garry, love that colour.
Safety was my number one concern. Can always change back as and if required for originality as the process is remarkably simple. I appreciate the purist not approve although this is a driver and risk vs benefit.
The Narva LED Headlight Conversion kit H4 12/24V is readily available from Australian retailer Supercheap Auto for approximately USD$100.
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Hey Mike, correct no roo bars for a Pagoda on Pelican Parts or BUDZ Benz. At least none that I can find. 😂
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Hi Dave
Thanks for the tip on getting the Narva LED bulbs at Supercheap Auto.
Did these require any small modification for the base as our original bulbs use the P45t base?
Regards
Franjo
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No modification was required on my 230SL Euro lights. Just take out the old ‘golf ball’ style bulbs and the spring that holds them in place, then plug and play the new ones. Easy.
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Franjo 66, great to meet another Aussie Pagoda owner. Hope to meet up one day. Would be great to have an Aussie meet up, swap notes on mechanics, suppliers for parts, modifications etc, perhaps these already occur?
Dave