W210 E55 paddle shift mod.

[SHAUNE55]

This is on my 2001 E55 but will work on any touch shift MB, I think it could be possible for the non touch shift but I haven't stripped one down.
Her is the link to the vid before I go into all the detail.

Paddle.avi - YouTube

 

[Shude]

Impressive

 

[mercedescl500]

Shaun did you follow the PDF instructions on crossfireforum.org ? looks very similar to the SLK R171 setup shown on Benzworld. Good job ! looks excellent.

 

[SHAUNE55]

Shaun did you follow the PDF instructions on crossfireforum.org ? looks very similar to the SLK R171 setup shown on Benzworld. Good job ! looks excellent.

No but if it's the one I think you are talking about then it's the same guy that told me how to do it, I couldn't get that PDF unless I joined the forum.
I know he did put a PDF on there, he emailed me the main instructions on where to connect into the shifter.
Whole mod cost about £120.

 

[renault12ts]

I like the led mods to the instrument panel. Is that your car Shaun? If yes, what bulbs did you use?

 

[Mobb]

Thats wicked.. Would love to get mine done.
So £120 in total?
Did you do all the work?

 

[m2287]

Does this only work on steering wheels with the shift change "buttons"?

 

[Shude]

Does this only work on steering wheels with the shift change "buttons"?

This is for cars with shift lever only!

 

[m2287]

where are the details for this mod?

 

[Shude]

where are the details for this mod?

I believe (hope) they are on their way!

 

[m2287]

Oh, thought I was missing something!!! Thanks

 

[SHAUNE55]

I like the led mods to the instrument panel. Is that your car Shaun? If yes, what bulbs did you use?

I bought a set from Ebay USA last year, I've just had a look through various files and can't come up with any bulb numbers.
After buying I found some cheaper ones had appeared over here but can't find them now, the set included cluster lighting as well as the LCD.
I got them to go with the white dials, in fact I've just remembered something...I'll have a look.

 

[SHAUNE55]

Here is the link to the ones I got (think they are slightly dearer), you can opt for the cheapest postage and 2 spare bulbs are included.eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace

That says 210 and 208, these just say 208...BLUE LED DASH/SPEEDO KIT MERCEDES CLK W208 98-02 | eBay

 

[mercedescl500]

I got the file

I believe (hope) they are on their way!

Shude, I have the original PDF but am unsure if I would be allowed to publicly post it here as it is not my property or written by myself. It can be found on the following forums

benzworld.org

crossfireforum

 

[renault12ts]

dup

 

[NW_Merc]

This is on my 2001 E55 but will work on any touch shift MB, I think it could be possible for the non touch shift but I haven't stripped one down.
Her is the link to the vid before I go into all the detail.

Paddle.avi - YouTube

Did you fit the paddles to a standard steering wheel or did you buy one specifically with space to add the paddles?

 

[renault12ts]

The paddles fit to the existing steering wheel.

 

[NW_Merc]

The paddles fit to the existing steering wheel.

by cutting the holes on the sides?

 

[renault12ts]

Yes.

Paddle shifters for non-paddle cars DIY SLK32 (R170) Install with pics and schematic - Benzworld.org - Mercedes-Benz Discussion Forum

 

[IRISH E55]

What's the chances we could find someone in Ireland to do this coz I would fcuking LOVE it.....