Roof Rack Thread for W203/S203/CL203 & bike/ski mounts
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C-Class Roof Rack + Ski/Snowboard Attachment For Sale
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Go to mbusa, then goto equip my MB. It should show the accessories.
I have the basic rack and the bike rack for the sedan. It may be the same for the coupe. I will try to find PNs if needed.
I have the basic rack and the bike rack for the sedan. It may be the same for the coupe. I will try to find PNs if needed.
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This guy offered to sell me his from cardomain.com but I have one already.
http://www.cardomain.com/id/Drake1238
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There is a specific model for the coupe.
It is not supported by the sunroof, it clips to the sides.
See that things that looks like a water drain in the rubber near the rear window?
Well, that's where one of the brackets hooks up.
I was the same as you, concerned about the glass, but if you are careful, things will be fine.
They are about 300 for the racks, then like 200 for each bike carrier from MB, but if you keep your eyes open here on the forum you can pick up one up for much less.
I don't have it handy to get the pn, it's in a storage unit.
As previously stated, look on the MBUSA website, or call a dealer.
I got lucky, was surfing craigslist, for some reason I was looking at the Sac
craigslist and saw a coupe for sale INCLUDING the roof racks.
I contacted her, and ended up getting the racks with 2 bike carriers for
$200 ! A steal. It works very well. It's a pain to install etc. so
I don't actually use it that much, since typically it's easier to fold the seat down and
throw it in the back if it's just one bike, but on a trip, it frees up the back.
The only downside was that I had to drive to Sac to pick it up, about 150 miles away or so.
It is not supported by the sunroof, it clips to the sides.
See that things that looks like a water drain in the rubber near the rear window?
Well, that's where one of the brackets hooks up.
I was the same as you, concerned about the glass, but if you are careful, things will be fine.
They are about 300 for the racks, then like 200 for each bike carrier from MB, but if you keep your eyes open here on the forum you can pick up one up for much less.
I don't have it handy to get the pn, it's in a storage unit.
As previously stated, look on the MBUSA website, or call a dealer.
I got lucky, was surfing craigslist, for some reason I was looking at the Sac
craigslist and saw a coupe for sale INCLUDING the roof racks.
I contacted her, and ended up getting the racks with 2 bike carriers for
$200 ! A steal. It works very well. It's a pain to install etc. so
I don't actually use it that much, since typically it's easier to fold the seat down and
throw it in the back if it's just one bike, but on a trip, it frees up the back.
The only downside was that I had to drive to Sac to pick it up, about 150 miles away or so.
Last edited by C230 Sport Coup; Jun 3, 2009 at 02:59 AM.
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I hope to find a set like that for my Coupey too.
For some reason here in Germany those things are "hot commodity" and they cost way more than they did in the States. Everyone bikes here, so bike racks (top, back, sides) are quite common on most cars.
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that is a steal ! lucky b@st@rd !
I hope to find a set like that for my Coupey too.
For some reason here in Germany those things are "hot commodity" and they cost way more than they did in the States. Everyone bikes here, so bike racks (top, back, sides) are quite common on most cars.
Carlos
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I hope to find a set like that for my Coupey too.
For some reason here in Germany those things are "hot commodity" and they cost way more than they did in the States. Everyone bikes here, so bike racks (top, back, sides) are quite common on most cars.
Carlos
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I've been keeping my eyes open for a set of racks for years..
and keeping my eyes open for someone without a clue what they sell for...
Daddy bought her the car and the racks....
Hey if I didn't keep my eyes open for deals, I'd never have been able to put my car together.
Everything I have I got used or a super deal.
Got my Remus for 200, Wheels for 400 (with PS2's!), front brakes about 700 with shipping, header for $700, the headlights, tails and blinker well I got those with 600 and sweat equity and my old parts + stuff off ebay.
It pays to keep your eyes open on and off the forum.
Of course, then there's the research, and all the labor involved, and well,
I still have a lot invested.
Everything else was retail, ASP, TEIN's, swaybars, etc. and thats about 3 grand right there...
lots of mooo-la.
My GF got jealous the other day.
Apparently some girls were blowing me kisses at a stoplight, checking me and the car out.
I never saw them...coulda had some fun with the GF.
She waited, strategically till they were gone, to tell me.
She's evil smart that way.
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I never looked in to the accessories as a matter of comparison between the Coupe & Sedan, but it makes sense that those would be the same.
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I think there are some in my mega-Coupe thread.
I'll look them up and post them here.
Carlos
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I'll look them up and post them here.
Carlos
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Here are photos of the roof rack for the C-Coupe,
and the accessory bike carriers:
and since we're on the topics of bikes, here are some older MB model bikes -
Herren Citybike:
Full suspension Streetbike:
AMP frame:
I recently picked up the 2009/2010 Mercedes-Benz bicycle catalog, and they are NICE ! but super pricy !! ouch !
Carlos
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2003 C320 Sportcoupé CL203 V6 3.2L
and the accessory bike carriers:
and since we're on the topics of bikes, here are some older MB model bikes -
Herren Citybike:
Full suspension Streetbike:
AMP frame:
I recently picked up the 2009/2010 Mercedes-Benz bicycle catalog, and they are NICE ! but super pricy !! ouch !
Carlos
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2003 C320 Sportcoupé CL203 V6 3.2L
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From: San Diego, CA & San Jose, Costa Rica & Stuttgart, Germany
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C Sedan: B6 6 85 0255
C Coupe: B6 6 85 0257
The bike carriers and ski/snowboard mounts are sold separately from the basic roof rack.
Check with your MB dealership as part numbers are sometimes superceded.
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http://www.mercedespartspeople.com/S...=Basic+Carrier
but like everyone said if you look around, you can probably find it for cheaper..
i put this pic in my thread, but its a good one for this thread. Not a coupe but a sedan with mb rack and bike attachment...
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I have the Mercedes roof rack for my W203, along with the surfboard carrier. I moved recently, brought my rack and the carrier, but stupidly packed away the straps that hold the surfboard on the carrier. Those are in storage with the rest of my stuff and I won't have access to them for about a month.
Does anyone know where you can get a replacement set of straps for the Mercedes surfboard carrier? Is there something else that would work just as well? I don't want the boards to be flopping around on the roof.
Does anyone know where you can get a replacement set of straps for the Mercedes surfboard carrier? Is there something else that would work just as well? I don't want the boards to be flopping around on the roof.
