aftermarket

Hello! I have just bought a 51 reg C180 coupe. It has a faulty Audio10 installed and I want to install a double din Audio 20. I first called Mercedes who quoted me £600 for an Audio 10 and £1022 for an Audio 20 (not sure how he kept a straight face!). He was adamant it would swap straight...

Hi guys, I previously raised an issue about my CD changer at http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/electronics/97628-no-cd-issue-w208-cd-changer.html#post1071939 I've decided that barring a miracle, I'm probably going to just replace the head unit with an all-singing-all-dancing unit and chuck the...

Hey all, Im going to be installing my 100w fusion sub in the back of my 203 coupe this weekend but have been reading up about installation for the last week. The sub was originally fitted in my old rover 25 but took it out before i sold the car obviously. So the sub has the full wiring kit...

Hi What is the panels thoughts on aftermarket HID bulbs fitted to the main beam only??? Thanks, 230K

Hi all, new member, 1st post. I am in the middle of buying my first Merc (C220 CDI 51 plate 40k 1 owner). Deposit payed, pick it up on Friday. My question is, has anyone bought and fitted the very reasonably priced xenon light upgrades that are available on the likes of Ebay? If so what K...

Looking to upgrade my mercedes stereo to a double din unit but retain the steering wheel controls, will this sort my 2001 270CDI S203? CTSMC002 MERCEDES A B C CLASS STALK CONTROL + FREE PATCH LEAD on eBay (end time 04-Sep-10 12:05:29 BST)

Looking at upgrading factory stereo in 2001 270cdi s203, anyone with experience of these double units ( removing tray underneath stereo)? Anyone with advice on what hooks up best with my generation of Mercedes?

greetings all.. i have been trying to find out what i need(and where i can get it) to install an 2 din player(thinking abaout the new one from Alpine) the goal here is to be able to compete in emma. (sq) i have an 05-06 w211 (e200) saloon. if you have done this yourself or know annyne who...

OK so I bought an nice double DIN JVC head unit with 7" touch screen from some in car specialists and went to install it with the wiring adapter they sold me and was gutted to find that I can't because its the wrong connector! I have a fibre optic link in there. So how or what do I need to be...

OK so I bought an nice double DIN JVC head unit with 7" touch screen from some in car specialists and went to install it with the wiring adapter they sold me and was gutted to find that I can't because its the wrong connector! I have a fibre optic link in there. So how or what do I need to be...

Hi, Anyone installed some on a w220? Pics pls? Like the inovit DTM wheels Thanks

so i have been playing with the idea of a new exhaust. any one on here have a aftermarket one on there 210 see my problem is i hate the look of the downfacing pipes on my car so would like to make it look better without really changing the noise. i detest loud cars so does anyone know of a place...

Hi, I need some advice... I have an C Class 2002 W203 (Pre-face lift, I think) that has the factory fitted BOSE audio 10 system. What I'm trying to find out is if I can remove that unit and fit a double DIN sat-nat/DVD unit off Ebay. From what I can see, the unit will fit the dash, but I'm...

As per the title really, if I am to sort the front suspension (not go boy racer, just get it working nicely!) should I stick with OEM kit or is any of the aftermarket kit good? Any suggestions of good suppliers / manufacturers or maybe more importantly who should I avoid? Car is a '98 E300TD...

I had an aftermarket DVD/iPod/everything else under the sun head unit delivered today which works on standard ISO leads, plugged it into my W210 and it beeped, but that was it... I took it back to the store and they checked it in house and it worked fine and said it must be the wiring in the...

Hi all, I need to change the wipers on my 163 ML. I am thinking of aero-wipers, although some of them around the fittings look wrong. Can I change the whole arm to the new style or not? i.e will it be very hard? I did put aero wipers on my old vehicle and the wipers sat lower down and you...

I don't know if it's called the avantgarde, or the tank grill, but it looks like an w140 grill, the one with lots of lines.. my original grill has some cracks on it and such, but i was wondering what everyone else thinks of the aftermarket grill? im going to spray it black probably, but i want...

I dont have reversing sensors fitted and want to get them with the minimum of effort / irrevesible changes to the car. I envisaged a little camera mount on the number plate powered by the reversing/stop lamps and then (ideally) a wireless signal sent to the comand screen or one of those little...

Hi, Can anyone recommend an aftermarket UK seller of manual gear cogs to OEM specification? Unless you’re interested I won’t bore you with the ‘why’, but I know there are a lot of knowledgeable people on this forum, so would be grateful for any contact details you may have. Many thanks.

Before i picked up my w203 i purchased a Blaupunkt bluetooth headunit with handsfree calling via the stereo. what im wondering is, once wired up apparently the steering wheel, stereo controls will still work but will i then be able to use the phone answering buttons on my wheel, that at the...