retro

Does anyone know if it is possible (and how much it might cost if it is!) to retro fit genuine MB rear parking sensors to a S211? The other day I managed to run my rear bumper into a very low post! No real damage, but it made me realise this might be a good thing to have installed!

I was wondering if it is an easy job to retro fit the extra back seats and seat belts in the boot of a W210 estate to make it a 7 seater. Has anybody tried this or investigated it before?

Hi I have a 2005 W203 C230 estate. I have been offered a pair of xenon lights from a W203 coupe with ballasts etc. Questions 1. I presume the lights will physically fit - Won't they ? wiring is in place to apparently - confirmation ? 2. The guy selling them said that on some cars you...

Hi everyone, has anybody installed heated seats to there W211?? a burning question that i have is " would my E320 CDI Avantgarde 2003 already have the loom installed? as i was hoping to fit the seat pads & OE switches/heated seat module myself? what do you think? i was also going to do the rear...

Hi all, anyone done the mod for Zenon lamps, My s 320 has h4 bulb type lights, purchased a set of Bi Zenon clear lamps, problem ive got is the existing lamp has only one 6 pin connector and the new lamp has 3 seperate connectors, im guessing extra connectors are for self levelling and bi zenon...

Hi, I know that Saxtons will retro fit an original MB Command Sat Nav unit to one of their ML's that doesn't already have this fitted for around £1,000. Does anyone know of a garage that will undertake this work to a customer's car, i.e. not one they are trying to sell - preferably in the...

what do you think of the idea of mercedes building a retro stye car like the ford -gt ect & if so what model do you think would look good or is it not a good idea ?

Gents can ORIGINAL MERCEDES-BENZ CL 55 AMG W215 front brakes calipers be fitted to a w209 clk ? :crazy: Thanks

As I have just purchased a caravan, my folding camper is for sale. a link to the ebay auction is here. I am happy to end the auction early at the right price. I am hoping for £800 ono to end the auction early, but there is no reserve so if the auction runs it may go for less. PM me if...

Does anyone know if its possible to retro fit memory seats to a CLS 320 CDi and if so, what parts are required? The seats are already electric. Amit

Thought I'd open up a discussion on fitting a tv tuner to a car with COMAND. When digital tv becomes mandatory does this mean that normal in car tv tuners will be obsolete ? I'm thinking of putting one in the CL but don't know if it's easy/cheap worth doing or will be made obsolete very soon...

Firstly, apologies to Mark300SL for pinching your pic as reference - hope you don't mind?! :eek: BUT, I love the style of these cars. What are they and what reckon to having one made up with reliable running gear and some bespoke interior touches? Costly to do?

Hello there, I'm after a bit of advice about retro fitting cruise control to a new (57 plate) Vito 111CDI (Manual). The first dealer I asked (MB North Acton) said "don't know, looks expensive - 7-800 quid maybe?" - "why so expensive?" I ask - "well you need a new kickdown control module" -...

I am interested in installing a comand unit to my W203 facelift Coupe it has a cd changer and pre wiring some questions i have are? 1. What model comand unit do i need (Maybe BE6096) or similiar 2. apart fro the comand what cables software do i need? 3. Once installed will it work? or will it...

I want to retro fit heated seats. I have been looking on German ebay at cabling, switches etc. One of the adverts reads as if there is a different heating arrangement for coupes compared to saloons and estate (i want it for an estate). does anyone know if this is the case? matt

Almost completed this project (Replacing Audio 10 with Comand & adding CD changer to our 2003 ML270). Just a quick question on moving the speed signal from the original A Connector to the new C2 Connector for Comand. Does the signal still need to be connected to pin 1 on A, or can I snip the...

Hi all, I have today picked up an iPod itegration kit (MA204 870 28 90) for my W204. As suggested in an earlier post, I asked for a printed WIS retrofit document AZ82.60-P-00114CW or later. "Just go on to Merc website, it's all there although you will have to create a login etc, all free...

Retro fitting Parktronics on W210 So the X-reg W210 is back into the workshop for more rust warranty work on the doors - this time on the lower door seals which they missed when they did the upper door seals back in July. Also there is corrosion on the bonnet which they will pick up this time...

Browsing on Fleabay, I came across this: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320172206495 Apparently its the same contact that Alfie gave me :) so I thought since it is on eBay, I would share with anyone who is interested in getting this done. I still have a couple of months...

I am looking at buying a tv tuner (MB item) and have it retrofited to my 2003 S320 CDI, is this possible? I have a blaupunkt DX widescreen command sysytem? If so what work is required? thanks in advance Barrie.