where to get clear side markers and illuminated door stills?? thanks
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2004 Civic Si. FWD for the Win!
For doorsills, go to clairparts
They have the c230's sills for $360, which is $40 cheaper than dealers. I've had install quotes of 360 to 400 at a couple of dealers.
Brabus also makes some - they're $500 and light up indiglo aquaish.
BTW: some people have bought "Mercedes" sills on ebay, and they've been aftermarket, so beware!
Brabus also makes some - they're $500 and light up indiglo aquaish.
BTW: some people have bought "Mercedes" sills on ebay, and they've been aftermarket, so beware!
Last edited by tommy; Jun 20, 2002 at 08:26 AM.
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C230 Coupe
Heres the Clear Markers, http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1837306402
Those who have them installed, do they fit good and did you change the bulbs also?
Those who have them installed, do they fit good and did you change the bulbs also?
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2001 C240
the side markers fit good, i haven't changed the bulbs, b/c i've had bad experiences changing the bulbs on my c... i change them, they burn out, i'm just leaving them as they are.
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2002 C230 Coupe
well i went the cheap route on the doorsills...
i just painted the letters light blue instead of getting the illuminated doorsills at a costy price.
my car's fog lamps are blue also so they match pretty well
here is the pic for the painted doorsill letters
my car's fog lamps are blue also so they match pretty well
here is the pic for the painted doorsill letters
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That's a very nice job u did with the door sills. Good stuff!
As for the side markers:
They won't fit the Coupe perfectly. The best way to make them fit is to heat up the U ring on the housing with a industrial blowdryer. Once the ABS plastic is soft enough, pull the U ring so as to widen the arc. Let it cool down and voila! A perfect fit!
I changed my bulbs to PIAA Xtreme White. I've had them on for 3 weeks now. Still running, not burnt out.
As for the side markers:
They won't fit the Coupe perfectly. The best way to make them fit is to heat up the U ring on the housing with a industrial blowdryer. Once the ABS plastic is soft enough, pull the U ring so as to widen the arc. Let it cool down and voila! A perfect fit!
I changed my bulbs to PIAA Xtreme White. I've had them on for 3 weeks now. Still running, not burnt out.
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2002 C230K Coupe
pardon my ignorance
but is it hard to install illuminated door sills? How are they powered? It would be a neat accessory to have... but I'm not likely willing to pay the dealer/installer to install such a rediculous item hehehe...
for one it's embarrasing.... and if the install price is on par with other MB items, then definately a big turn off!
but is it hard to install illuminated door sills? How are they powered? It would be a neat accessory to have... but I'm not likely willing to pay the dealer/installer to install such a rediculous item hehehe...
for one it's embarrasing.... and if the install price is on par with other MB items, then definately a big turn off!
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Re: well i went the cheap route on the doorsills...
Originally posted by 20FHK02
my car's fog lamps are blue also so they match pretty well
my car's fog lamps are blue also so they match pretty well
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Originally posted by ting
pardon my ignorance
but is it hard to install illuminated door sills? How are they powered? It would be a neat accessory to have... but I'm not likely willing to pay the dealer/installer to install such a rediculous item hehehe...
pardon my ignorance
but is it hard to install illuminated door sills? How are they powered? It would be a neat accessory to have... but I'm not likely willing to pay the dealer/installer to install such a rediculous item hehehe...
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The OEM sills sold by the MB dealers are diffinclut to install. Tha aftermarket sills such as those sold on ebay are supposed to much easier to install. I believe they are wired to the interior light switches in the doors.
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the problem with fitting clear side markers on my coupe was that the u- ring was too large, not too small as big sheesh says. they were wobbling when they were in place, so i simply wrapped the u rings in electrical tape, and snapped them in. it was a very snug fit.
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From: SF South Bay
2002 C230 Coupe
Fuzzo
here is how they look like in day time.
i asked a body shop, they said colored head lights and side markers are illegal, but colored fog lamps are ilegal because they are more like decorative related than safety related.
and i've been have them blue for more than 2 months, passed by countless cops days and nights without any problem.
i asked a body shop, they said colored head lights and side markers are illegal, but colored fog lamps are ilegal because they are more like decorative related than safety related.
and i've been have them blue for more than 2 months, passed by countless cops days and nights without any problem.
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I like what u did with those fog lamps..they look really cool at nite!
How did you put the transparent blue sheet on? Did you have to remove the entire lamp to put them on and then attach them back onto the car?
Glue used? or what?
details please..and what brand of sheet?
Thanks!
How did you put the transparent blue sheet on? Did you have to remove the entire lamp to put them on and then attach them back onto the car?
Glue used? or what?
details please..and what brand of sheet?
Thanks!
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From: SF South Bay
2002 C230 Coupe
Big Sheesh
i don't know the brand, it's the transparent plastic sheets that i bought at Michaels art supply. it comes as a roll (about 1 ft wide x 20 ft total length which u only need 5"x5" or so per lamp ) and costs $4 only. i think u can get this at any art supply store.
i cut an oval piece larger than the lamp size (about 5") and slide it in the gap between the lamp glass and the bumper. there are several "tips" on the bumper that separate the lamp glass from touching the bumper. they act as fasterners holding the sheet so no glue is needed.
u'll see some wrinkles but they are not that visible unless u get up close. i guess if u take the lamp off and tape the sheet around it u can get a wrinkleless application but i won't bother.
) and costs $4 only. i think u can get this at any art supply store.i cut an oval piece larger than the lamp size (about 5") and slide it in the gap between the lamp glass and the bumper. there are several "tips" on the bumper that separate the lamp glass from touching the bumper. they act as fasterners holding the sheet so no glue is needed.
u'll see some wrinkles but they are not that visible unless u get up close. i guess if u take the lamp off and tape the sheet around it u can get a wrinkleless application but i won't bother.
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2002 C230 Coupe
Originally posted by Fuzzo
it does look cool... would work better if you had HID's on your car
then they will all match...
it does look cool... would work better if you had HID's on your car
then they will all match...
