I'm looking at replacing the stock air filter with a BMC or K&N filter in my '03 C180k sedan.

I ordered the part for the '02, which i'm told is a flat panel, but when the shop that I ordered it through opened the air box, it turns out that they have changed it to a cylinder shape... Haven't opened it myself yet.

They have asked K&N and BMC distributors here in Oz, but to no avali at the moment. I've also checked the websites for these, and they still refer to the flat panel.

Has anyone had any luck with replacing their new '03 model air filter? A part # would be great.

Also, I wish to replace all lights on the front with the "blue" fake HID's, and they've told me that the parking lights have a different globe in them now compared to the '02 model. I had asked them to put in the PIAA wedge bulb on the parking lights, but these have changed for this new model apparently.

Model #'s for the globes on Headlights, foglights, and parking lights would be great if anyone has them... The shop isn't having much luck finding them by the sounds of things...

Thanks,

Willow.

 

With respect to your bulb queries, before you do anything read the lighting FAQ:

www.geocities.com/mercedeslighting

If that doesn't help, RTFM...

There have been a number of threads regarding filter upgrades...if you do a search for filters in this forum it should lead to alot of info. I cannot recall off hand the part numbers but they have been quoted before for several different brands.

 

Get the C32 rear sway bar as well. Give you better handling.
Here is the difference between the stock C230K and C32 rear sway bar.

 

Forgot the mention, left is stock, right is C32 sway bar.

 

A close shot.

 

good one, Eason!