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

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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 11:53 AM
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i wish i could do something like that on a c-coupe...

ontopic: congratz sun... looks awesome. you c is trully unique.
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Old Feb 21, 2006 | 05:55 PM
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Old May 3, 2006 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by sunman
conversion to the new cluster DOES NOT require conversion to MOST. If you do replace a 2001-2004 car with a new cluster from a 209 style, then you have to get a 209 cluster from 2003-2004. If you have a MOST based 2005 C class and want the 209 style cluster, then you have to get a 2005 209 cluster.
The plugs are the same rigth???
What about the programing, a lot to be done or dealer can do it???

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Old May 3, 2006 | 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by gaiex
The plugs are the same rigth???
What about the programing, a lot to be done or dealer can do it???

Thanks
Already posted.......

Originally Posted by sunman
The cluster is plug and play for the most part except for the amount of programming required. Lots of variables have to be programmed into it, chassis, engine type, fuel tank type, oil sensors used, oil used, accessories installed, etc.. There was quite a bit of programming involved not to mention the mileage.
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Old May 3, 2006 | 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Belle the Benz
Already posted.......
yes for the MOST version...

I wanted to know about the D2B version...

Last edited by gaiex; May 3, 2006 at 01:09 PM.
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Old May 3, 2006 | 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by gaiex
yes for the MOST version...

I wanted to know about the D2B version...
Then you should have posted that
Couldn't resist
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Old May 3, 2006 | 04:02 PM
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Good stuff!!! very unique w203

I like your webpage too,just wish there were more descriptive DIY stuff on there.. the pics are awesome
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Old May 3, 2006 | 05:55 PM
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Hey Sunman

With all the Mods do you have your own Star Laptop to perform all the programing??

PS anyplan of comming out to S. CA for the Sun and fun on the beach....
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how is the ride on that cupkit?
does it lower your car much?
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Old May 3, 2006 | 06:28 PM
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he does have his own Star Laptop thingy thats why all his Mods are hott
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Old May 3, 2006 | 06:34 PM
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Sunman, what pricetag would you put on your car with all the mods?


When my car grows up, it wants to be like yours!!
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Old May 3, 2006 | 08:39 PM
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Do you have any night pic of the cluster?
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