New mirror covers to give the car a newer look
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New mirror covers to give the car a newer look
So i was on ebay looking for an C55 rear diffuser when i came across this mirror covers. I was kind of skeptical of them thinking it would be garbage. But I gave it a shot and luckily they came in looking great and easy to set up except for the floor lights i still have to install them but i don't have time at the moment.
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Do you know if these will fit the coupes? I've been so tempted to get them. Also, are they plug-and-play or do you gotta do some soldering for the lights?
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They work for the coupe also. The turn signal is plug and play. But the puddle light needs to be tapped into the door light. I'm going to do mine once I get a break and they let me off this ship.
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Can you provide a link on where to buy them? They look pretty neat! They have the new style look to them.
Edit: Found them! Here's the link if anyone wants it... http://www.ebay.com/itm/USA-01-07-W203-C-CLASS-ARROW-LED-SIDE-PAINTED-SILVER-MIRROR-COVER-LED-STEP-LIGHT-/121358135987?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3AC240&hash=item1c418232b3&vxp=mtr
Edit: Found them! Here's the link if anyone wants it... http://www.ebay.com/itm/USA-01-07-W203-C-CLASS-ARROW-LED-SIDE-PAINTED-SILVER-MIRROR-COVER-LED-STEP-LIGHT-/121358135987?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3AC240&hash=item1c418232b3&vxp=mtr
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Here is a video.C230k new mirror covers: http://youtu.be/PsmbeurjhnI
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So I just picked up a pair; have had bad luck with the stock side mirror housings, and these look like they'd be less of a hassle about water coming in, etc. Hoping to get them in and installed this weekend. I'll post my thoughts afterwards.
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Nice I would love to hear you thoughts on them. I'm also planning on starting a post for my car as I have many upgrades I want to go to it.
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Keep us posted! I'm on the fence on getting them.
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Looks like they won't be arriving until Tuesday, so won't be able to install them this weekend, obviously.
I don't think that I'll worry about the puddle lights; have no interest in working on the electronics of this car. Besides, I have puddle lights that mount underneath the door sills that I never got around to - so why start with puddle lights now?
I don't think that I'll worry about the puddle lights; have no interest in working on the electronics of this car. Besides, I have puddle lights that mount underneath the door sills that I never got around to - so why start with puddle lights now?
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So I got mine yesterday, and had a look at them today. Couple of odd things:
They arrive in two pieces; the main cup and the part that's further back after the indent that runs the whole of the mirrors (I'll take some pics).
As for the wiring, instead of a female connection attached to the base of the mirror cup, there's a wire that's a couple of inches long that's a male connection. You then have to attach that to another wire that's got a female at each end to complete the circuit. I guess that's so they can get as many applications out of the same product?
So I have to screw the two parts together, do the wiring thing, then they'll be ready for installation. A project for about ages 6 - up. But I was a bit surprised that there were so many steps to it.
I'm going to order some strips from Lamin-X and put them on the light covers for added protection, since I'm in no rush, so installation may be a bit delayed for a week or so.
The plastic seems to be of the same quality as the OEM mirrors.
They arrive in two pieces; the main cup and the part that's further back after the indent that runs the whole of the mirrors (I'll take some pics).
As for the wiring, instead of a female connection attached to the base of the mirror cup, there's a wire that's a couple of inches long that's a male connection. You then have to attach that to another wire that's got a female at each end to complete the circuit. I guess that's so they can get as many applications out of the same product?
So I have to screw the two parts together, do the wiring thing, then they'll be ready for installation. A project for about ages 6 - up. But I was a bit surprised that there were so many steps to it.I'm going to order some strips from Lamin-X and put them on the light covers for added protection, since I'm in no rush, so installation may be a bit delayed for a week or so.
The plastic seems to be of the same quality as the OEM mirrors.
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So I got mine yesterday, and had a look at them today. Couple of odd things:
They arrive in two pieces; the main cup and the part that's further back after the indent that runs the whole of the mirrors (I'll take some pics).
As for the wiring, instead of a female connection attached to the base of the mirror cup, there's a wire that's a couple of inches long that's a male connection. You then have to attach that to another wire that's got a female at each end to complete the circuit. I guess that's so they can get as many applications out of the same product? So I have to screw the two parts together, do the wiring thing, then they'll be ready for installation. A project for about ages 6 - up. But I was a bit surprised that there were so many steps to it.
I'm going to order some strips from Lamin-X and put them on the light covers for added protection, since I'm in no rush, so installation may be a bit delayed for a week or so.
The plastic seems to be of the same quality as the OEM mirrors.
They arrive in two pieces; the main cup and the part that's further back after the indent that runs the whole of the mirrors (I'll take some pics).
As for the wiring, instead of a female connection attached to the base of the mirror cup, there's a wire that's a couple of inches long that's a male connection. You then have to attach that to another wire that's got a female at each end to complete the circuit. I guess that's so they can get as many applications out of the same product?
So I have to screw the two parts together, do the wiring thing, then they'll be ready for installation. A project for about ages 6 - up. But I was a bit surprised that there were so many steps to it.I'm going to order some strips from Lamin-X and put them on the light covers for added protection, since I'm in no rush, so installation may be a bit delayed for a week or so.
The plastic seems to be of the same quality as the OEM mirrors.
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Color match? We don't need no stinkin' color match!!
Got the black ones. They'll match the glossy black trim around the side windows and elsewhere.
Also had a great time peeling the headliner fabric off the headliner this morning, as it was a driving hazard. Gotta love MB quality control.
Got the black ones. They'll match the glossy black trim around the side windows and elsewhere.
Also had a great time peeling the headliner fabric off the headliner this morning, as it was a driving hazard. Gotta love MB quality control.
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Installed mine today. To make it a bit easier for anyone else, when you install the female ends to the male ends that are attached to the car, you put them in so that the exposed silver parts are towards the rear on both sides. Otherwise, they won't light up.
I'm pretty impressed, I have to say. Quality's same with MB; hopefully, the electronics are even better.
I'll try to take a couple of pics tomorrow if the weather cooperates.
I'm pretty impressed, I have to say. Quality's same with MB; hopefully, the electronics are even better.
I'll try to take a couple of pics tomorrow if the weather cooperates.
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Ah! Tommy. Then you can polish your mirrors.
Reminds me of a cranky family member who inherited an old 40's Chev in his 'varsity days. This thing had virtually zero paint left & a light layer of rust over the entire body. Some idiot bashed in the LHS front fender after a Friday night binge.
The perpetrator's insurance coughed up. The panel shop said ~ "Mr Judd, what colour would you like your fender" to which Harry responded Burgundy!
Thereafter every Sunday morning Harry would polish this Burgundy fender to a high shine on this old rust bucket. Looked rediculous.
Reminds me of a cranky family member who inherited an old 40's Chev in his 'varsity days. This thing had virtually zero paint left & a light layer of rust over the entire body. Some idiot bashed in the LHS front fender after a Friday night binge.
The perpetrator's insurance coughed up. The panel shop said ~ "Mr Judd, what colour would you like your fender" to which Harry responded Burgundy!
Thereafter every Sunday morning Harry would polish this Burgundy fender to a high shine on this old rust bucket. Looked rediculous.
