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Distronic Working Officially Now

sunman

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I have managed to get the distronic system working fully in my c class now. Probably the only one in the planet. (that I know of) It works great. I need to calibrate the radar still. The car dissappears from the instrument cluster after 300 feet so I have it pointed too high or low. I will look into that later. I still need to change my grill in front. I will post pics of the actual working system soon. It was long and hard to get it to work but well worth it. Very nice system. It brakes and accelerates for you. The dial on left of shifter adjusts the distance between the car and you. There is even a warning if you are following to close to car which can be turned off with a button on left of shifter. It required lots of help from Benz head department. I have to thank Steve Krabbenborg (aka Mbenznl), Selvin Thomas in Mercedes Head Software development center, and my mechanic Scott Williams at Mercedes Greenway of Houston. I would not have been able to do it without them.
 
Well done - nice achievement - that is one impressive mod ! Do you have any pictures of the install ?

S.
 
Auxilliary heater

Nice Mods on your page Sunman, :o

what is an Auxilliary heater & what have you installed it for, is it a MB option
for certain car models in certain countries.

I'm thinking top of the range cars in Canada sort of thing

Steve
 
I'm impressed with the fine array of Mods carried out. Well Done.; :bannana: :rock: :bannana:
 
A fine set of mods Sunman. Well done :bannana: :bannana:

Fuzzer why do you love Mark T dude :confused:
 
I posted pictures of the display on my site. http://homepage.mac.com/drsunilpatel/PhotoAlbum14.html The aux heater is available in most frozen countries. It allows you to heat the radiator fluid remotely or via preprogrammed timing on the instrument cluster. It has been around for several years and even previous generation benzes like the 202, 210, 208, etc.
 
distronic

hi there

i have a 2004 CLK and would like distronic. is it easy to retrofit? can anyone help with the parts lists and rough costs to do this?

Sounds great!
 
On the CLK, it's fairly easy but would require replacement of the upper radiator brace and maybe the power steering coolers. Installing it's not a big deal. Programming it is. Also, parts may be a problem as the sensor and control unit retail for more than 4 grand unless you buy them used.
 
thank you Sunman, at 4 grand either $ £'s, this will be too much money! Worth a try!

Anyone upgraded to Linguatronic?!
 
scoops said:
thank you Sunman, at 4 grand either $ £'s, this will be too much money! Worth a try!

Anyone upgraded to Linguatronic?!


yes I have linguatronic as well.
 
Sunman - your mods are extreemly impressive. Well done m8 :bannana:
 
Damn, what an awsome set of mods. I am extremely impressed :-)
 
sunman i really need ur help
i have a w207 which has distronic but its not working and merc have not got a clue what to do. can u contact me asap
 
6 year old thread..wow! Pindy, why not start a new thread with your problem?
 
yea sorry just checked , dopey me thanx
 

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