C-Class (W203) 2001-2007, C160, C180, C200, C220, C230, C240, C270, C280, C300, C320, C230K, C350, Coupe

Steve MBenzNL May / June 2005 trip

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old May 14, 2005 | 10:28 AM
  #51  
ctC230K's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,543
Likes: 2
From: Connecticut
excites your girlfriend
email sent.
Reply
Old May 14, 2005 | 02:10 PM
  #52  
BigSis's Avatar
Thread Starter
Former Vendor of MBWorld
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,105
Likes: 0
From: the Netherlands
Nothing MB related (sorry)
Originally Posted by wherman
Wanda:
Did you happen to get my email? Just trying to make sure.

Thanks,
Bill
Yes, I did... and I read it as well... but no time (yet) to reply. I will try and get it replied tonight...

greetingz,

BigSis
Reply
Old May 26, 2005 | 11:37 PM
  #53  
jan ken po's Avatar
Super Member
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 631
Likes: 0
From: Augusta, GA
'05 SS Brillant Silver
I'm probably too late on this...but is he still headed to FL for this trip??
Reply
Old May 27, 2005 | 03:07 AM
  #54  
BigSis's Avatar
Thread Starter
Former Vendor of MBWorld
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,105
Likes: 0
From: the Netherlands
Nothing MB related (sorry)
Originally Posted by jan ken po
I'm probably too late on this...but is he still headed to FL for this trip??
Depending on what you want / need, we may be able to help you with it. Please send an email to Steve@MBenzNL.com if you want to participate.

greetingz,

BigSis
Reply
Old May 27, 2005 | 09:02 AM
  #55  
jan ken po's Avatar
Super Member
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 631
Likes: 0
From: Augusta, GA
'05 SS Brillant Silver
What part of FL?

Email sent.
Reply
Old May 27, 2005 | 11:43 AM
  #56  
neptunespeed's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 114
Likes: 0
From: Orange County, CA
C230 Sedan - 6 spd.
Question

Originally Posted by mj50
countdown has started...
8 more days and counting....
You posted this on 5/12, does this mean this trip is over and I'm too late to order bi-xenons??

Son of a...
Reply
Old May 27, 2005 | 12:21 PM
  #57  
Blake P's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 4,278
Likes: 0
From: Fresno, CA
'09 A4 S Line
Originally Posted by neptunespeed
You posted this on 5/12, does this mean this trip is over and I'm too late to order bi-xenons??

Son of a...
He's in Cali every few months, so you should just send an email with your wish list and sit tight.
Reply
Old May 27, 2005 | 03:06 PM
  #58  
MJ50's Avatar
Super Moderator
MBWorld Ambassador

20 Year Member
Liked
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 22,052
Likes: 972
From: MBworld
bone stock E55 AMG
steve will be back in CA in july...
Reply
MB World Stories

The Best of Mercedes & AMG

story-0

6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

 Verdad Gallardo
Old May 27, 2005 | 03:12 PM
  #59  
neptunespeed's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 114
Likes: 0
From: Orange County, CA
C230 Sedan - 6 spd.
Thumbs up

Thanks guys. I guess that's what I get for not checking on the forums often enough.

Man, I want the bi-xenons so bad...
Reply
Old May 27, 2005 | 03:14 PM
  #60  
MJ50's Avatar
Super Moderator
MBWorld Ambassador

20 Year Member
Liked
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 22,052
Likes: 972
From: MBworld
bone stock E55 AMG
u can order now and have bi-xenons shipped to you...
it's not hard to DIY...
Reply
Old May 27, 2005 | 06:02 PM
  #61  
Burnt Toast's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 305
Likes: 0
From: Riverside, CA
yea contact him, get prices what you want, put a deposit. and sit tight. thats what i did. i got word of him right after he left CA a few months ago. sent money to order my headlamps waited till the 24th and i was golden.

Steve and Dean installed my lights and euro strips in less then 30min, there 100% cool, professional guys. A+ work.
Reply
Old May 29, 2005 | 06:26 AM
  #62  
MBenzNL's Avatar
Former Vendor of MBWorld
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 4,011
Likes: 3
From: global traveller
some slow@$$diesels
Originally Posted by Burnt Toast
Steve and Dean installed my lights and euro strips in less then 30min, there 100% cool, professional guys. A+ work.
26 minutes...including version coding ...we're getting there

and for the self-installers - yes - the front bumper WAS taken off to install the lights

greetingz,
Reply
Old May 29, 2005 | 02:30 PM
  #63  
Jim Banville's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 1,823
Likes: 1
From: GA
'06 Lexus GS300 RWD, '07 Camry SE V6 auto, '91 190E 2.6 auto
Question, will MB command unit part# A 209 802 32 89 work okay in my US spec. '05 C230 sedan w/ standard radio setup from factory?

thanks!
Reply
Old May 29, 2005 | 02:34 PM
  #64  
BigSis's Avatar
Thread Starter
Former Vendor of MBWorld
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,105
Likes: 0
From: the Netherlands
Nothing MB related (sorry)
Originally Posted by Jim Banville
Question, will MB command unit part# A 209 802 32 89 work okay in my US spec. '05 C230 sedan w/ standard radio setup from factory?

thanks!
For the pre 2005 W203s and W209s, the CD-rom based comands were interchangeable. In fact, the W209s used the W203 comand units...

However, the 2005 models with MOST wiring can ONLY use the comand units that were specifically made for that model; i.e. 2005 W203 C-class can only get the W203 MCS2 unit (US spec), or the Euro DVD comand installed.

greetingz,

BigSis
Reply
Old May 30, 2005 | 06:28 AM
  #65  
MBenzNL's Avatar
Former Vendor of MBWorld
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 4,011
Likes: 3
From: global traveller
some slow@$$diesels
Originally Posted by Jim Banville
Question, will MB command unit part# A 209 802 32 89 work okay in my US spec. '05 C230 sedan w/ standard radio setup from factory?
the 209 DVD based comands are smaller then the 203 DVD comands...you will have gaps on both sides of the comand between comand face and dash...I tried the fit once and it looks horrible IMHO...

greetingz,
Reply
Old May 30, 2005 | 09:23 AM
  #66  
Jim Banville's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 1,823
Likes: 1
From: GA
'06 Lexus GS300 RWD, '07 Camry SE V6 auto, '91 190E 2.6 auto
Thanks! There was one on eBay. I'm GLAD you all are here to help us out
Reply
Old May 31, 2005 | 04:39 AM
  #67  
MBenzNL's Avatar
Former Vendor of MBWorld
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 4,011
Likes: 3
From: global traveller
some slow@$$diesels
Originally Posted by Jim Banville
Thanks!
you're welcome

greetingz,
Reply
Old May 31, 2005 | 01:35 PM
  #68  
neptunespeed's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 114
Likes: 0
From: Orange County, CA
C230 Sedan - 6 spd.
Thumbs up

Thanks guys. I emailed Steve and will be put on a mailing list for his next visit. Will send him a deposit once his next travel plans are established. Can't wait!


Originally Posted by Burnt Toast
yea contact him, get prices what you want, put a deposit. and sit tight. thats what i did. i got word of him right after he left CA a few months ago. sent money to order my headlamps waited till the 24th and i was golden.

Steve and Dean installed my lights and euro strips in less then 30min, there 100% cool, professional guys. A+ work.
Reply
Old May 31, 2005 | 02:28 PM
  #69  
updog?'s Avatar
Newbie
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
From: Hawaii
C230SS
did steve go to hawaii yet?? if not when does he plan on it? thanks
Reply
Old May 31, 2005 | 03:49 PM
  #70  
MJ50's Avatar
Super Moderator
MBWorld Ambassador

20 Year Member
Liked
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 22,052
Likes: 972
From: MBworld
bone stock E55 AMG
yes, i believe steve is done w/ hawaii trip by now...
Reply
Old May 31, 2005 | 04:50 PM
  #71  
cthirtysizzle's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 77
Likes: 0
From: beautiful los angeles, california
c43
Hey mj50, I'm in Pasadena. Anyways, just bought a 98' C43 and it should be here in 2-3 weeks. Will Steve be back in L.A. anytime soon? I wanted to get a Comand Install and have it rigged to take an iPod. Also, will be wiring have to be changed to fiberoptics for my existing cd changer?
Reply
Old May 31, 2005 | 05:50 PM
  #72  
BigSis's Avatar
Thread Starter
Former Vendor of MBWorld
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,105
Likes: 0
From: the Netherlands
Nothing MB related (sorry)
Originally Posted by updog?
did steve go to hawaii yet?? if not when does he plan on it? thanks
Steve has been there already; returned to SanFran yesterday.

But I am sure he can be tempted to go there again in the future.

greetingz,

BigSis
Reply
Old May 31, 2005 | 05:51 PM
  #73  
BigSis's Avatar
Thread Starter
Former Vendor of MBWorld
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,105
Likes: 0
From: the Netherlands
Nothing MB related (sorry)
Originally Posted by cthirtysizzle
Hey mj50, I'm in Pasadena. Anyways, just bought a 98' C43 and it should be here in 2-3 weeks. Will Steve be back in L.A. anytime soon? I wanted to get a Comand Install and have it rigged to take an iPod. Also, will be wiring have to be changed to fiberoptics for my existing cd changer?
If you retrofit a comand unit into your W202, your current CD changer won't be compatible. You would need to replace it for another one that is compatible with the comand unit...

Which is something we at MBenzNL can offer as well, including wiring and bracket.

greetingz,

BigSis
Reply
Old Jun 1, 2005 | 07:08 PM
  #74  
MrAMG's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 263
Likes: 0
From: Bay Area
e55211 traded in for CLS55
Wanda - sent you an email.

Thanks!
Reply
Old Jun 1, 2005 | 09:26 PM
  #75  
AdamVax's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 495
Likes: 0
From: Scripps Ranch, San Diego CA.
05' C230 Kompressor SS Mars Red 6speed--1990 300D 5speed
Did Steve already come to the San Diego area?
Reply


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 1 votes, 1.00 average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:56 PM.

story-0
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-1
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-4
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-6
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

Slideshow: From bulletproof sedans to surprisingly tough SUVs, these Mercedes models proved that the three-pointed star can go the distance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-08 09:55:49


VIEW MORE