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

infected's Coupe

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rating: Thread Rating: 2 votes, 5.00 average.
 
Old Feb 25, 2010 | 07:26 AM
  #251  
Midnight Koop's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 2,697
Likes: 0
From: DC/VA
CL203
nice choice! that will look great with your setup. looking forward to pictures...
Reply
Old Feb 25, 2010 | 08:20 AM
  #252  
valexv's Avatar
Super Member
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 912
Likes: 0
From: Houston
02 cl203
Originally Posted by HellsAngel
and they are not expensive !!
but not working means all prices are expensive
Reply
Old Feb 25, 2010 | 09:30 AM
  #253  
advans's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 7,424
Likes: 3
From: New York City
C55 ///AMG, 535xi
lookin great T! can't wait to see the new wheels on the car! i'm thinking about new wheels, perhaps BBS CHs in matte
Reply
Old Feb 26, 2010 | 05:01 PM
  #254  
infected's Avatar
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,497
Likes: 2
From: Calgary, Alberta
2007 ML500
Got bored at work so did a quick test fit.

Reply
Old Feb 26, 2010 | 08:14 PM
  #255  
XsuperbeeX's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,119
Likes: 0
From: SF Bay Area, San Diego
C320 coupe
LOL... so you work at a car shop???
Reply
Old Feb 27, 2010 | 05:20 AM
  #256  
HellsAngel's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,441
Likes: 1
From: France, Lebanon
03 c320 coupe
why just a test fit ? waiting for the summer ?
Reply
Old Feb 27, 2010 | 05:50 AM
  #257  
infected's Avatar
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,497
Likes: 2
From: Calgary, Alberta
2007 ML500
Got some other hardware waiting to all go on at the same time for the 2010 season.
Plus it's still winter and the streets wont be swept till April so the wheels will go on sometime May.
Reply
Old Mar 4, 2010 | 06:29 AM
  #258  
infected's Avatar
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,497
Likes: 2
From: Calgary, Alberta
2007 ML500
Just wanted to share a picture of the new setup for 2010...

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 Mar 4, 2010 | 07:29 AM
  #259  
Midnight Koop's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 2,697
Likes: 0
From: DC/VA
CL203
Originally Posted by infected
Just wanted to share a picture of the new setup for 2010...
nice!

did you ever figure out your seat bracket situation?

Last edited by Midnight Koop; Mar 4, 2010 at 07:31 AM.
Reply
Old Mar 4, 2010 | 09:15 AM
  #260  
HellsAngel's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,441
Likes: 1
From: France, Lebanon
03 c320 coupe
Originally Posted by infected
Just wanted to share a picture of the new setup for 2010...

you are missing some alcantara and a serious sound system & to have a show car !
Reply
Old Mar 12, 2010 | 01:41 PM
  #261  
Midnight Koop's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 2,697
Likes: 0
From: DC/VA
CL203
hey man,

i was just off the phone with a recaro rep who's trying to find brackets for me and he said there are some available for the w203 application. however, i thought i remember you saying that its different for the w203 coupe.

also, i checked about the clk OEM recaro seats to see if their brackets would work. according to the local rep, he said that for the OEM seats, each individual dealer makes the bracket specific for the seat and the car. in other words, there is no standard recaro bracket for purchase for clk "oem recaro" seats since it comes together.

i'm not sure if you already knew this info, but i'm also trying to find a way to get recaro seats in my car and am trying to tackle both the seat bracket issue and the passenger side airbag sensor issue.

please share any info that you might find.
Reply
Old Mar 12, 2010 | 04:08 PM
  #262  
infected's Avatar
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,497
Likes: 2
From: Calgary, Alberta
2007 ML500
Don't bother with the W203 bracket as it will not fit the coupe.
As for the W209 and CL203 brackets, Recaro Germany has an application and the two part numbers are identical.
However, the W209 and W203 have the same part number as well... not sure what happened there.
They're $375 per side special order only.

I have custom brackets made.
The airbag sensor was also resolved long ago.
Just waiting for some decent weather now!!
Reply
Old Mar 13, 2010 | 10:45 AM
  #263  
importz_'s Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 254
Likes: 0
From: Houston TX
2004 C230K
Originally Posted by infected
Just wanted to share a picture of the new setup for 2010...

those are the same recaros i wanted to put on my w203

great looking car man major props for being a clean *** coupe
Reply
Old Mar 13, 2010 | 03:57 PM
  #264  
CoupeCrazy03's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,091
Likes: 0
From: San Diego, California
2003 C230 Kompressor Coupe, 2003 E320, 2003 Chevy Corvette Z06
Originally Posted by midnight kompre
hey man,

i was just off the phone with a recaro rep who's trying to find brackets for me and he said there are some available for the w203 application. however, i thought i remember you saying that its different for the w203 coupe.

also, i checked about the clk OEM recaro seats to see if their brackets would work. according to the local rep, he said that for the OEM seats, each individual dealer makes the bracket specific for the seat and the car. in other words, there is no standard recaro bracket for purchase for clk "oem recaro" seats since it comes together.

i'm not sure if you already knew this info, but i'm also trying to find a way to get recaro seats in my car and am trying to tackle both the seat bracket issue and the passenger side airbag sensor issue.

please share any info that you might find.
Yeah you have to get coupe specific brackets for the coupe, that is if you want the seats to slide back and forth because the bracket they give you makes you use the oem sliders on the car. You could get any bracket if you are just looking for a fixed mounted seat without the capability of going forward or back. The seating position would be alot lower too
Reply
Old Mar 15, 2010 | 12:02 PM
  #265  
Midnight Koop's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 2,697
Likes: 0
From: DC/VA
CL203
Originally Posted by infected
The airbag sensor was also resolved long ago.
hey terrence,

i found the correct brackets (passenger is available and driver side has to be ordered)--thanks.

on the other hand, the local recaro salesman says he has no clue about the airbag sensor... i also didn't have luck searching the forum about this. can you help me out?

many thanks

Last edited by Midnight Koop; Mar 15, 2010 at 01:02 PM.
Reply
Old Mar 15, 2010 | 02:06 PM
  #266  
nrg_mike's Avatar
Super Member
 
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 732
Likes: 0
From: Los Angeles, CA
2005 C320 Sport, 2010 C300 Sport
I know this is totally going to sound like a plug for a shop but it seriously comes with good recommendations...
For the brackets, you can always contact Wedge Engineering (www.wedgeengineering.net). They make the best brackets around and most of the Cali show scene is thankful for them. They can be cheaper than Sparcos and from what I've heard, these guys even made them for Sparco before. Virtually all of the teams I've sponsored across the country have contacted them for brackets at one point.
Reply
Old Mar 15, 2010 | 03:38 PM
  #267  
infected's Avatar
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,497
Likes: 2
From: Calgary, Alberta
2007 ML500
The W203 brackets from Sparco are made by Wedge but it won't fit for Coupes.

The airbag sensor is 203 821 62 51.
Reply
Old Mar 15, 2010 | 03:40 PM
  #268  
nrg_mike's Avatar
Super Member
 
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 732
Likes: 0
From: Los Angeles, CA
2005 C320 Sport, 2010 C300 Sport
Originally Posted by infected
The W203 brackets from Sparco are made by Wedge but it won't fit for Coupes.

The airbag sensor is 203 821 62 51.
I'm sure we can talk wendel into making it for the coupe... Dang, wish I still had mine to give him for testing.
Reply
Old Mar 15, 2010 | 04:00 PM
  #269  
Midnight Koop's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 2,697
Likes: 0
From: DC/VA
CL203
Originally Posted by infected
The airbag sensor is 203 821 62 51.
sweet thanks... do you just plan to have an upholstry place install it inside the seat?
Reply
Old Mar 15, 2010 | 04:19 PM
  #270  
infected's Avatar
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,497
Likes: 2
From: Calgary, Alberta
2007 ML500
It's not too difficult to do it yourself.
Both the Sparco and the Recaro worked out fine for me.
Reply
Old Mar 15, 2010 | 04:42 PM
  #271  
Midnight Koop's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 2,697
Likes: 0
From: DC/VA
CL203
Originally Posted by infected
It's not too difficult to do it yourself.
Both the Sparco and the Recaro worked out fine for me.
thats reassuring... if you have time, please take pictures when you get around to it. there is absolutely nothing on this that i could find on this forum, so i'm sure it would be helpful for others too. thanks
Reply
Old Mar 22, 2010 | 09:09 PM
  #272  
infected's Avatar
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,497
Likes: 2
From: Calgary, Alberta
2007 ML500
For sure. Should have pics once the seats and wheels are complete.
Also picked up the aero wiper conversion from MB. Can't believe it came out to $300 but well worth it IMO.
Reply
Old Mar 24, 2010 | 05:46 AM
  #273  
slammer111's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
 
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,275
Likes: 236
From: BC, Canada
2003 C230K Coupe Orion Blue
^ Yikes, $300 for aero!? Check eBay!!!
Reply
Old Mar 24, 2010 | 03:31 PM
  #274  
infected's Avatar
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,497
Likes: 2
From: Calgary, Alberta
2007 ML500
Didn't want used...

Anyways, some minor details to go with the new rollers...

Volk forged valve stems.


Project Kics DPS bolts.




Reply
Old Mar 24, 2010 | 03:50 PM
  #275  
Midnight Koop's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 2,697
Likes: 0
From: DC/VA
CL203
very nice~!
Reply


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 2 votes, 5.00 average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:11 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