---BRABUS W203/CL203 Thread---
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Re: Spent 2 hrs - 3 out of 4 Brabus pedals on - gas prob. that doesn't involve Taco Bell
Originally posted by tommy
(without any instructions, to let you know) are teeny! It was very, very frustrating.
(without any instructions, to let you know) are teeny! It was very, very frustrating.
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Re: Spent 2 hrs - 3 out of 4 Brabus pedals on - gas prob. that doesn't involve Taco Bell
Originally posted by tommy
In the end, I got the parking brake, brake, and clutch pedals on. I was a little paranoid about drilling into them, but I got them all on after a while. Interesting thing: did you know that the entire clutch pedal assembly (that is, clutch pedal and arm coming down to pedal) is plastic? I thought that was really weird, and kind of cheap.
Anyway, I went to take the gas pedal off. It was weird - the rubber on the pad went entirely around the pedal, and the pedal is part of a closed loop. I couldn't figure out how to easily unhinge the pedal assembly, so I had to end up cutting through the rubber on the cover to do it.
In the end, I got the parking brake, brake, and clutch pedals on. I was a little paranoid about drilling into them, but I got them all on after a while. Interesting thing: did you know that the entire clutch pedal assembly (that is, clutch pedal and arm coming down to pedal) is plastic? I thought that was really weird, and kind of cheap.
Anyway, I went to take the gas pedal off. It was weird - the rubber on the pad went entirely around the pedal, and the pedal is part of a closed loop. I couldn't figure out how to easily unhinge the pedal assembly, so I had to end up cutting through the rubber on the cover to do it.
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2003 CLK320
Actually I have a new 03 CLK ... and have the pricing outline for that particular bodystyle. Just wanted to cross-reference the part numbers because i've recently purchased the Brabus suspension setup for my car but all the parts in the box reflect W203 parts. So if anyone has the pricing outline for the W203 sedan please let me know or post a link to it.
Thanks for the help and replys ...
Thanks for the help and replys ...
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Originally posted by vyse
I just wanted to see the pricing for the front lip Brabus offers for the C-coupe. However, I am having a hard time deciding whether I want performance mods or aethestic mods first
I just wanted to see the pricing for the front lip Brabus offers for the C-coupe. However, I am having a hard time deciding whether I want performance mods or aethestic mods first
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Vstyle,
strangely enough, the 203 and 209 seems to have identical suspension. Same with Eibach. Identical part number for the two different cars.
If you don't mind, how much is the Brabus suspension. I also have a 209, and plan to lower it too.
strangely enough, the 203 and 209 seems to have identical suspension. Same with Eibach. Identical part number for the two different cars.
If you don't mind, how much is the Brabus suspension. I also have a 209, and plan to lower it too.
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2003 CLK320
Johan,
List on the kit is $1275 ... I paid $1100 for the kit. Like I mentioned earlier the parts are labeled with W203 markings, if this is indeed true than I do not believe the the kit is worth the money ... heres why. We did a crude load test on the factory strut comparing it to the "supposedly specially valved" Brabus strut and found that they were very similarly valved (could not tell a difference). For a more detail explaination (and to see my CLK).please click here LINK
So to make a long story short due to the weak valving and high cost of the of the Brabus suspension kit, I've decided to go ahead and order the H&R Cupkit for the W203 sedan bodystyle (half the cost, approx $550) and see how that works out.
I'll post my experience and pics of my car once its complete ... should be sometime later this week
List on the kit is $1275 ... I paid $1100 for the kit. Like I mentioned earlier the parts are labeled with W203 markings, if this is indeed true than I do not believe the the kit is worth the money ... heres why. We did a crude load test on the factory strut comparing it to the "supposedly specially valved" Brabus strut and found that they were very similarly valved (could not tell a difference). For a more detail explaination (and to see my CLK).please click here LINK
So to make a long story short due to the weak valving and high cost of the of the Brabus suspension kit, I've decided to go ahead and order the H&R Cupkit for the W203 sedan bodystyle (half the cost, approx $550) and see how that works out.
I'll post my experience and pics of my car once its complete ... should be sometime later this week
Last edited by VstyleZ; Dec 9, 2002 at 01:44 PM.
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'03 c320wz
for brabus center caps for replica rims...
http://autorice.com/~autorice/cgi-bi...cgi/01245.html
at least i think they are....
http://autorice.com/~autorice/cgi-bi...cgi/01245.html
at least i think they are....
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Brabus
OK guys, i need ur help! I bought my C240 2003 model a new toy 
today. A brabus illuminated gearshift lever.
well here comes the problem, i have no clue how to install it but i wanna try it myself. could u guys please give me some tipps?
Mike
today. A brabus illuminated gearshift lever.well here comes the problem, i have no clue how to install it but i wanna try it myself. could u guys please give me some tipps?
Mike
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hi
please read... post it in the wrong place...
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...threadid=27410
mike
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...threadid=27410
mike
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Re: Brabus
Originally posted by mike82y
OK guys, i need ur help! I bought my C240 2003 model a new toy today. A brabus illuminated gearshift lever.
well here comes the problem, i have no clue how to install it but i wanna try it myself. could u guys please give me some tipps?
Mike
OK guys, i need ur help! I bought my C240 2003 model a new toy
today. A brabus illuminated gearshift lever.well here comes the problem, i have no clue how to install it but i wanna try it myself. could u guys please give me some tipps?
Mike
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Originally posted by c class 279
Can you take a pic of it? What color does it light up? Do you just splice the wires off the cigarette lighter? Also, do they make one for the C-230K Auto, and if so where from?
Can you take a pic of it? What color does it light up? Do you just splice the wires off the cigarette lighter? Also, do they make one for the C-230K Auto, and if so where from?
