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firstly i have read all the posts on window tinting. my question is has anyone done it and is it a pig of job or what. was thinking of doing the rear half. can anyone talk me through it-- regards ken-- c180 esprit

The American "Mercedesshop" website forum has started a new DIY FORUM this is in addition to its wiki diy section. Looks good on first inspection. Clicking on the various primary posts reveals a list of relevant diy posts with pics. check it out. ;)...

The thing I've got against tracking devices is the privacy aspect. So I got to wondering, if its feasible to make your own tracking device, that you personally could track. i.e: 1. Get an old PAYG mobile phone and conceal it somewhere in the car 2. Wire it to a charger, so its always being...

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After spending god knows how much on spray cans at halfrauds, Im thinking I should invest in a DIV spraying system etc. Im not up for paying out loads, any recommendations etc? I remember in the Aldi* catalog at few months back they had a compressor for this purpose and it was around £60...

I hesitated before starting this thread, but having posted recently on the hazards of inhaling brake dust in the post on “Quote for Discs and Pad replacement” in the Wheels and Tyres section of this forum, I decided to go ahead to perhaps stimulate a bit of discussion on the subject. Yes the...

The MERCEDES SHOP website has revamped its DIY section to "Wiki " format and contains some new articles. A bit like this forums HOW TO section. Here's a list of the articles. ENJOY :) :) :) * M103 ('89 190E 2.6) Belt Replacement * M104 Engine Wire Harness Replacement * M117...

Hello again....... My cheapo mega-mileage '87 124 250D has a dead sunroof. Having swapped around fuses and the like I have now got the motor to work - it buzzes away happily in the boot with no nasty sounds - but no sunroof movement! Turning the emergency cranking knob (the white one, same...

Could I ask some of you to check out: http://www.baxnet.net/merc This is the beginning of a 140 DIY book, that Chiltons et.al. have shown interest in publishing. Never having written a book on a similar topic, I'd like all the criticism you can offer. I have only published a few...

Anyone still think this Governement is worthy of the name? New law spells end to DIY electrics and cowboy electricians Cutting corners on electrical work is plain dangerous - and from 1 January 2005 it'll be breaking the law too, according to the UK's leading electrical safety body, the...

HOWTO: BAS ASR & ABS lights illuminated? - Brake Switch Fix I have a clk and two lights on the instrument panel are illuminated. The ASR\BAS and the ABS light. Ive looked throught the forum for similar problems people have had in the past, Ive narrowed it down to one fo 2 things: Brake...

Hi All When my S320 was at the Stealers recently going through its first MOT it was flagged that my near side headlight was out of alignment i.e. pointing skywards, and would, if not replaced, fail its MOT! Obviously my first question was "what you gona do about this then?” the short...

I've got 1, maybe 2 bulbs out on my dashboard. Is that a DIY job, or a multi-hour * multi-££££££ job taking half the car apart?

I've only just seen this and don't know whether its been posted before but check this out!!! :bannana: How to build your very own SLR

Right im begining to think that we don't pay enough attention on our cars so from Sunday - Saturday we will have a DIY health check. This week : Tyre pressures ! I want you to post what car you have, size and type of alloys. The reading should be like this: Car: Mercedes Dream...

hi if i need to respray sideskirts in a different colour they are now, do i need to put new primer on them or can i simply rub it with wet/dry and spray directly onto the existing paint? its laquered.???

How to remove panels etc..not tried yet...but could be useful. Link http://www.mbusalearning.com/w211el...ction/index.htm

I have seen this before, but it remains a real gem. And it is all true http://www.shartwell.freeserve.co.uk/humor-site/real-haynes.htm

Located in South Ascot, which I happened upon this morning. I've no idea why it's actually there. It was not there last week, and I don't think your old faithful Origin or Roadangel, etc will pick this one up. As an aside - when I went to take these pics this afternoon a 5 series...

Hi guys , Im looking to upgrade the sound system in my C class 240 benz for the fronts I already have from my previous car a set of jbl's 6.5 inch 2 way coaxials . Im gonna buy some autolead speaker adapters to connect my jbl's in the front. what can I put in the rear shelf for...