W203 European-plate Trunk Insert thread
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'06 E350 Iridium Silver with pano
Originally Posted by drexappeal
I finally took down my license plate and took pics of the bracket and where holes need to be drilled in the bracket to make this work. The bracket is actually upside down from how it normally would be, but for the purposes of the Euro Trunklid, it was a better fit to flip it upside down. Technically, there are 4 holes that you can screw in (where the euro holes are). I showed pics of the top screws only. Post questions, if you guys have any.
drex
drex
That looks good and an inexpensive way to make it work.
btw, i bought some vinyl rubber stoppers to absorb the rattle. It's those clear round things used on glass coffee tables. The stuff that's in between the glass and the actual frame of tables placed on the corners. Thanks again for your "how to".
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some slow@$$diesels
Originally Posted by SteveL1
Steve, The 744 is Brilliant Silver which was used up to '05. My new '06 is #775 Iridium Silver.
we also have one left for the station - but those don't fit on the sedans
greetingz,
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Originally Posted by MBenzNL
I am aware of that - but the one we do have left (which is not the one that was send out 2 weeks ago, no wur e) is 744...and that is the LAST one we have left for the (no 994 anymore)
we also have one left for the station - but those don't fit on the sedans
greetingz,
we also have one left for the station - but those don't fit on the sedans
greetingz,
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From: global traveller
some slow@$$diesels
Originally Posted by SteveL1
Maybe I'm just dense, but does this mean that you CAN NOT get one in 775 Iridium Silver???? I can wait as long as it takes!
greetingz,
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Originally Posted by mig888
Yeah, no kidding. And it holds up like a champ!
flip
flip
I wasn't able to take a picture, but the next time you are at the dealer, check out a CLS or new S, or an ML to see what it looks like.
The part number is:
A 169 817 02 11
Suggested retail: $29.50
However, if you are interested I might be able to swing something cheaper. Drop me a pm if you want to move forward.
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Originally Posted by mbbodytech
Hi Drex,
I wasn't able to take a picture, but the next time you are at the dealer, check out a CLS or new S, or an ML to see what it looks like.
The part number is:
A 169 817 02 11
Suggested retail: $29.50
However, if you are interested I might be able to swing something cheaper. Drop me a pm if you want to move forward.
I wasn't able to take a picture, but the next time you are at the dealer, check out a CLS or new S, or an ML to see what it looks like.
The part number is:
A 169 817 02 11
Suggested retail: $29.50
However, if you are interested I might be able to swing something cheaper. Drop me a pm if you want to move forward.
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Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
Originally Posted by mbbodytech
Hi Drex,
I wasn't able to take a picture, but the next time you are at the dealer, check out a CLS or new S, or an ML to see what it looks like.
The part number is:
A 169 817 02 11
Suggested retail: $29.50
However, if you are interested I might be able to swing something cheaper. Drop me a pm if you want to move forward.
I wasn't able to take a picture, but the next time you are at the dealer, check out a CLS or new S, or an ML to see what it looks like.
The part number is:
A 169 817 02 11
Suggested retail: $29.50
However, if you are interested I might be able to swing something cheaper. Drop me a pm if you want to move forward.
I'll hit you up later today.
drex
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Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
Originally Posted by mbbodytech
I know this isn't the best picture in the world, but it's the best I can do at the moment.
Hope this helps!
Hope this helps!
Well, since I've already got my "ghetto" one on there, I'm happy, but for those that purchase a Euro trunlid in the future, this is very nice and no extra work involved.
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Originally Posted by mbbodytech
I know this isn't the best picture in the world, but it's the best I can do at the moment.
Hope this helps!
Hope this helps!
hmmmm, Drex, maybe I'll stick with our "ghetto" makeshift license plate fastener too. My dealer is quoting $34.95 for this part. That's approximately 5 times what I bought at Kragen.
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2003 Citron Green C230KMT
Originally Posted by drexappeal
I know there aren't many peeps on here that have my color (Wiedermann is the only one that I can remember), but 904 midnight blue is already a done deal!
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Originally Posted by CitronC230K_03
where the hell has wiedermann been? drex you going to the rose bowl meet this saturday?
Can't make it to the meet, Doug. I really wish I could, but I have a relative that's moving into my house next week and haven't prepared the room she'll be staying in, so gotta do that all weekend. If I take a break, I might roll out with my new grille
(Hopefully it'll be fully painted by then). If I do, I'll let you all know.drex
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Originally Posted by CitronC230K_03
he was going to sell his car.
Thanks! (Dibs on 189 you bast.ards =p)
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Originally Posted by mbbodytech
Hi Drex,
I wasn't able to take a picture, but the next time you are at the dealer, check out a CLS or new S, or an ML to see what it looks like.
The part number is:
A 169 817 02 11
Suggested retail: $29.50
However, if you are interested I might be able to swing something cheaper. Drop me a pm if you want to move forward.
I wasn't able to take a picture, but the next time you are at the dealer, check out a CLS or new S, or an ML to see what it looks like.
The part number is:
A 169 817 02 11
Suggested retail: $29.50
However, if you are interested I might be able to swing something cheaper. Drop me a pm if you want to move forward.
I actually gave in and bought this part from my local MB. Thanks Mike for the part number. Drex, thanks again for all your help with the previous faster. I decided to order the part and give it a try. After doing so, it actually looks very clean and secure. I bought 4 metric screws to hold the license plate fastener to the euro trunk lid. Also, an additional metric screws were used to hold the actual license plate and my "Mercedes" frame.
Last edited by NO_WUR_E; Mar 11, 2006 at 12:51 AM.
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Originally Posted by NO_WUR_E
I actually gave in and bought this part from my local MB. Thanks Mike for the part number. Drex, thanks again for all your help with the previous faster. I decided to order the part and give it a try. After doing so, it actually looks very clean and secure. I bought 4 metric screws to hold the license plate fastener to the euro trunk lid. Also, an additional metric screws were used to hold the actual license plate and my "Mercedes" frame.
How much did this end up costing?
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Drex, although it did cost 6 times more than the part from Kragen/Napa autoparts ($34), I am very pleased with it, especially from the side profile. With my "Mercedes" frame, you can't even see the license plate fastener. Mike (mbbodytech) offered to get it for me at 1/2 off, but I'd have to give him my credit card info. If it was paypal or check, then I would probably have him get it for me. I'm sure Mike is an honest guy, however, i've been burned by my cousin before in ringing up charges, thinking I wouldn't catch it. I had to pass up on Mike's offer because of this past incident. It's just me in being extra cautious.
Last edited by NO_WUR_E; Mar 15, 2006 at 02:27 PM.
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HELP! Where can I find european plate insert?
I imported my 2001 w203 direct from Japan. I've purchased a street legal european license plate for my car but it doesn't fit in the insert.
Can anyone help me find out where I can get one? I tried a dealer, they emailed back two hours later claiming they searched high and low and can't find one.
Can anyone help me find out where I can get one? I tried a dealer, they emailed back two hours later claiming they searched high and low and can't find one.
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it just been discussed couple weeks ago, search the forum, i think is call "number plate"... the one we have now is call "license plate" u looking for the long long one right? if i am not wrong, i will try find the website and post it here again
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