MB Club Spirit. Thank You, Zenman63.

[ringway]

I'd like to offer a huge thank you to our member Zenman63 (Ian).

After Ian had pointed me to a source to upgrade my Vito steering wheel centre airbag section to the type with control buttons (shown below),

I had been trying to source a Highline instrument cluster for my Vito and wasn't having much luck.
These units cost around £500 at the main dealer and are soon snapped up when they make a rare appearance on ebay.

Ian was aware I was trying to source the higher spec cluster and when I'd almost given up hope of finding one he sent me THIS link. I know, Ouch!

This enabled me to buy the used unit for £150 all inclusive.

Here it is. It is in perfect condition.

Ian then kindly sent me the part number for the contact spiral needed for the upgraded steering wheel centre to work.





Not content to settle with the enormous help already provided, Ian then offered to make the wiring for me! It arrived earlier today, as promised.

Here it is.

Ian didn't have to do these things, but he did so out of sheer kindness, in the spirit of MB Club.

What a fantastic forum this is, and lets hope it remains this way.


Thank you, Zenman63.

 

[Charles Morgan]

Above and beyond. Especially including a quarter tank of diesel with it too!

 

[Starky]

Gota love this forum!

 

[ringway]

Above and beyond. Especially including a quarter tank of diesel with it too!

I Hadn't spotted that.

 

[zenman63]

No problem Paul, I could never have done my upgrades without this forum.

Just let me no when you pull it apart to fit it, any problems email me.

Ian

 

[ringway]

No problem Paul, I could never have done my upgrades without this forum.

Just let me no when you pull it apart to fit it, any problems email me.

Ian

You really are a glutton for punishment.

I'm going to pick up the spiral on Saturday morning and I'm hoping I can get a tech from the dealership to help things along.

 

[trapperjohn]

Forum Poetry in Motion. Great to see.

 

[BTB 500]

Brilliant, what forums are (should be?!) all about.

 

[ringway]

I picked up the spiral contact earlier today and I'll return to the dealership on Wednesday to have everything coded.
Hopefully I'll be able to get the steering wheel buttons to work my aftermarket double din head unit.

Next up (with a little luck) is a sunroof.

 

[sparkydude]

What sunroof you going for ??? Original MB or an aftermarket version, Just curious as i am considering adding that to my list of potential projects aswell.

Nick

 

[ringway]

What sunroof you going for ??? Original MB or an aftermarket version, Just curious as i am considering adding that to my list of potential projects aswell.

Nick

I haven't decided yet, but I did see a genuine MB electric sunroof on ebay a while ago that sold for bargain price of around £200.

I've heard mixed (but mainly good) reports about the aftermarket ones. Webasto seem to be popular.