--Help with few oem mods--
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--Help with few oem mods--
ok so not sure yet but if the w203 i buy doesn't have these options i want to add them but would like to know costs roughly.
-Power folding mirrors..... I will be upgrading to the new arrow design covers so depending on the costs i'd like power option.
-rear power sunshade... I'd need the actual shade along with the rear decklid tray, wiring harness, switch for console? Anything else ? and about how much?
- Heated seats.... the elements, switch, wiring harness? Heard the cost should be pre-wired to install the heated seats but not sure. can i install aftermarket pads but use oem switch?
-Tpms--- anything aftermarket that will work for the c230 and will it display in the clusters info?
thanks
-Power folding mirrors..... I will be upgrading to the new arrow design covers so depending on the costs i'd like power option.
-rear power sunshade... I'd need the actual shade along with the rear decklid tray, wiring harness, switch for console? Anything else ? and about how much?
- Heated seats.... the elements, switch, wiring harness? Heard the cost should be pre-wired to install the heated seats but not sure. can i install aftermarket pads but use oem switch?
-Tpms--- anything aftermarket that will work for the c230 and will it display in the clusters info?
thanks
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I think the sunshade is going to be too expensive... 1k-2k?... Did you consider installing a suction-cup-style shade there?
I had driven with the sunshade stuck up for several months. Does not really affect the rear visibility. But I folded it down now and don't use it anymore.
I had driven with the sunshade stuck up for several months. Does not really affect the rear visibility. But I folded it down now and don't use it anymore.
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yes we have tried those, they suck....one brand was good but for some reason when i took it off it took off my tint as well...i have a back up idea but would like to have it powered...need it for my lil guy, he doesn't like the sun in his face since he's rear facing
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2005 w203 C230
There are PLENTY OF CARS OUT THERE! Wait a minute and find the one you want...adding after the fact easy OEM options is SILLY and NOT WORTH IT!
I would get a 2005 C320 and ensure it has a good balance shaft. Or, like me a C230 and ensure it has good service and no timing chain issue and all of them are fitted with pigtails. That said, I would get a MANUAL trans. No computer or other "common" automatic issues. The 2005 is PRE-WIRED for things you may want to add...i.e. phone/sat.
- Folding mirrors. Steve at MBENZNL.Com...may even have used ones.
- Power shade...like mentioned, unless you can get it all from a wreck...no way is this worth it. Tearing the back of the car apart alone. This is a pretty common feature, you should be able to find this...It's part of the SUNROOF PACKAGE.
- Again, Heated Seats pretty common. People have added aftermarket units.
- Aftermarket, not sure. You can add OEM per MBenzNL or Jr.'s posts. You will need DAS and/or a Dealer you can work with to turn it "on" in the display.
My two cents...find the car you want...then ADD Euro/Rare options...like the OEM SIDE sun shades!
Jake
I would get a 2005 C320 and ensure it has a good balance shaft. Or, like me a C230 and ensure it has good service and no timing chain issue and all of them are fitted with pigtails. That said, I would get a MANUAL trans. No computer or other "common" automatic issues. The 2005 is PRE-WIRED for things you may want to add...i.e. phone/sat.
- Folding mirrors. Steve at MBENZNL.Com...may even have used ones.
- Power shade...like mentioned, unless you can get it all from a wreck...no way is this worth it. Tearing the back of the car apart alone. This is a pretty common feature, you should be able to find this...It's part of the SUNROOF PACKAGE.
- Again, Heated Seats pretty common. People have added aftermarket units.
- Aftermarket, not sure. You can add OEM per MBenzNL or Jr.'s posts. You will need DAS and/or a Dealer you can work with to turn it "on" in the display.
My two cents...find the car you want...then ADD Euro/Rare options...like the OEM SIDE sun shades!
Jake
Last edited by BF_JC230; Apr 15, 2014 at 09:38 PM.
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Sean's Sister--
There are PLENTY OF CARS OUT THERE! Wait a minute and find the one you want...adding after the fact easy OEM options is SILLY and NOT WORTH IT!
I would get a 2005 C320 and ensure it has a good balance shaft. Or, like me a C230 and ensure it has good service and no timing chain issue and all of them are fitted with pigtails. That said, I would get a MANUAL trans. No computer or other "common" automatic issues. The 2005 is PRE-WIRED for things you may want to add...i.e. phone/sat.
- Folding mirrors. Steve at MBENZNL.Com...may even have used ones.
- Power shade...like mentioned, unless you can get it all from a wreck...no way is this worth it. Tearing the back of the car apart alone. This is a pretty common feature, you should be able to find this...It's part of the SUNROOF PACKAGE.
- Again, Heated Seats pretty common. People have added aftermarket units.
- Aftermarket, not sure. You can add OEM per MBenzNL or Jr.'s posts. You will need DAS and/or a Dealer you can work with to turn it "on" in the display.
My two cents...find the car you want...then ADD Euro/Rare options...like the OEM SIDE sun shades!
Jake
I would get a 2005 C320 and ensure it has a good balance shaft. Or, like me a C230 and ensure it has good service and no timing chain issue and all of them are fitted with pigtails. That said, I would get a MANUAL trans. No computer or other "common" automatic issues. The 2005 is PRE-WIRED for things you may want to add...i.e. phone/sat.
- Folding mirrors. Steve at MBENZNL.Com...may even have used ones.
- Power shade...like mentioned, unless you can get it all from a wreck...no way is this worth it. Tearing the back of the car apart alone. This is a pretty common feature, you should be able to find this...It's part of the SUNROOF PACKAGE.
- Again, Heated Seats pretty common. People have added aftermarket units.
- Aftermarket, not sure. You can add OEM per MBenzNL or Jr.'s posts. You will need DAS and/or a Dealer you can work with to turn it "on" in the display.
My two cents...find the car you want...then ADD Euro/Rare options...like the OEM SIDE sun shades!
Jake
