Saprissa

WOW

time to change your sig....




( yeah, yeah, I'll do it, when I get some free time ! )

phranksmbz

MB W209/W203 Switch Row (Dr. Sunil) / COMAND (MBenzNL) / 2005 MB Shift Knob (MBSD Dealer)


is the 05 oem shiftknob two tone or just one color?

Saprissa

the leather boot and the part just above the silver ring are charcoal black.
The top part with the Mercedes emblem is silver aluminum.

I have one (brand new) for sale if interested. $100 + $8.95 s&h



PM me if interested.

Carlos

Saprissa@aol.com

gregr09

If he doesn't take it, I'll hand you a hundred dollar bill Saturday morning.

Saprissa

Sounds good !

OK phranksmbz, you've got 24 hours to call dibs, or else it goes to the hundred dollar bill baller !

Only4ZQ

Got these HOEN 6418 / C5W bulbs installed tonight.


www.hoen-usa.com

Here are the before & after pics:


Installation was very simple:
First remove the lens (two small screws) :


Then very gently use a pick to pull out the lens. Don't pull too hard, just loosen it up and then pull out with your fingers.


Here's the stock bulb removed:


and here's the Hoen bulb installed:


Then just simply put the lens back, screw it back in, and check out the results. That's it.

ZQ

Only4ZQ

Installed last weekend:

• spare tire shell (fits full size wheel & tire)
• A 203 898 01 07 7c45
• $15.30

• spare tire bracket
• A 203 899 04 14 7c45
• $4.90

Installation was extremely easy. (well, I watched Carlos do it in less than 5 minutes).
First, remove the stock styrofoam shell:


This is what the stock spare tire donut & tool bracket looks like:


So take all those things out:

I guess they're for sale, if anyone needs them.

Now, I don't have a full-size spare tire yet, so the pics do not show a tire, (I will leave my stock donut in there though).
But this is the full-size tire holder; it just screws right in.


Next, place the tool bracket in the slot of the tire holder:


Then, put all the tools in there. Even though this tool bracket is smaller, it still fits all the tools:


Then, there's a little flap that closes and snaps shut to keep all the tools in place:


That's it. Again, another easy DIY OEM goodie. Now, I just need a full-size spare wheel & tire.

ZQ

Saprissa

Drex,
I checked these parts out on my Coupe before I installed them on Z's C320 SS.
The Coupe spare tire well is not big enough for a normal-size tire.
So even though the tire holder can be screwed in, there only room for the small donut.
I took some pics to show the difference between the C Sedan and the C Coupe.

This is the top tool bracket and cardboard cover to the spare tire donut:


This is the bottom tool bracket that goes above the donut:


and this is the spare tire well (tub)... as you can see, not enough room for a full-size spare tire:


Carlos

Saprissa@aol.com

splinter

Only4ZQ,

I have PM'd Mr. Saprissa regarding a AMG 7.5x17/37ET wheel that will serve your purposes splendidly.

drexappeal

Ohhhh...Now I see what you were talking about, Carlos. I tried to look at the pics from my phone, but it wouldn't pic up the pictures. Hmmm..., so there's another little difference between the sedans and the coupes.

Either way, I'm glad it at least worked without a hitch on Zulma's car! I seriously need to buy a full size spare soon. Only problem is, if I get a Big Brake upgrade, I'll have to find a full size spare that'll fit without a problem.

Saprissa

Got it John ! thanks !

yes, that wheel will definitely work...
She feels much safer knowing that MB Roadside Assistance can replace a flat with a full-size spare rather than one of those slow-speed rated donuts.
Peace of mind for me too, when I'm 4,673 miles away.........

Carlos

Saprissa@aol.com

splinter

Know you are not AWOL; just want to verify that you have already received it.

Blake P

Great writeup on the full size spare DIY. I did that on my sedan back in the days, but sucks to know my inflatable donut is the only option if I have a flat in the coupey. Since I have the BBK up front, I suppose I'd prefer a flat rear tire?

TruTaing

Would the spare not clear the bbk? Goodness... I never thought about actually fitting my full size spare onto my car since gettin coils either... anyone know if they'll fit?

Blake P

No way in hell the spare will clear the BBK. Rear should fit, but never tried. I'd probably call roadside.

nlpamg

very nice! I didn't know the tub was only $15... good to know thanks for all the great write-ups!

FrankW

the spares from the 05-07 are the same one as the C55's, so they should fit over the sport caliper as well as the AMG calipers.

I'm out of luck tho...somebody want to loan me a 18" C55 wheel for spare when I blow a tire?? lol

kevblah

thats a gorgeous rear euro-sized amg sign? im not sure what the term is, but it looks awesome. did you swap that on there just for pics so you could see the light output but not the plates?

Blake P

Have you seen the little collapsible one I've got in the coupey? No way in hell that thing will fit over the front brakes!

benzoc230k

Nice! Gotta love that pewter color. I can almost picture it

Only4ZQ

John,
I received the AMG wheel. Thank you very much.
Carlos has been away for a week, and doesn't come back for yet another.
I need to have my extra tire mounted, and then placed in the trunk.
A little heavy for me at the moment.
But thanks again.

ZQ

Only4ZQ

Thank you. It's an authentic AMG accessory.
I'm pretty sure that Carlos has posted the AMG Accessory part # on his Coupe thread. It's actually a plate that mounts on the Euro-plate bezel.

When Carlos installed the lights, he swapped out the tag plates with that AMG plate for the picture. He's a show-off !

Only4ZQ

Thank you. When I was shopping for my Benz, I had the option of a brand new 2004.5 in Pewter with Free Maintenance for 4 years, or a new 2005 in a color that I didn't want. I opted for the Pewter. I also didn't like the new interior design of the 2005, although the front & rear bumpers on the 2005 were much sportier than the 2004.5.

So anyway, with the exception of the front bumper, I've pretty much had Carlos upgrade the exterior look of my 2004.5 to 2005 specifications.

If you look at the rear end of the car, the following is upgraded:

• AMG spoiler
• rear MB Euro-plate bezel
• MB parktronic strip & sensors
• rear AMG bumper
• AMG exhaust
• 2005+ MB taillights & 3rd Brake Light
• 2007 MB interior trunk liner
• MB emergency warning triangle
• AMG 7.5x17/37ET spare wheel
• full size spare tire shell & tool bracket
• Hoen license plate white lights

ZQ

drexappeal

2004.5 ftw! Good to see you paying us a visit, Zulma! Give my best to Carlos when he gets back.

Only4ZQ

Thank you John.
Here are photos of the AMG spare wheel with tire mounted:


And placed in the trunk:


And with the tool bracket mounted:



ZQ