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This is a chronicle of my project to update/upgrade some of my C300 interior components. I'm essentially starting with the base "luxury/avantgarde" interior, with the exception that mine has the Multimedia Package that includes the COMAND Online system; NTG 5.x with an 8.4" screen at 960x540 resolution.
These are my main goals:
Larger center screen based on Android.
Isolated car-only/dedicated high-speed internet connection.
Front camera so I can see when I'm about to destroy my low front bumper lip when parking. :p
As with all of my projects for this car, I will be ordering the parts online and doing the work myself. I do not have a lot of free time and because of that it may take me a while to get the work done but I will post my updates and progress here as I go. I hope my experiences and part selections will help others in their decisions and upgrades!
As with most good projects, it starts with spending money and this is no exception, lol. I ordered a 12.3" Android 11 screen (6GB RAM/128GB Storage) from DMP Car Design.
Last edited by Keith66; 05-13-2022 at 12:46 PM.
Reason: Fix images.
Purchased from DMP Car Design. I ordered their Package B kit that includes; center console, footwells (left & right), door trim strips (all 4 doors), 5 turbine air vents (dashboard) and 2 turbine air vents (rear passengers center). I ordered the passenger dash trim (above glovebox) separately.
Woot! I'm excited to get started!!!
Last edited by Keith66; 05-13-2022 at 12:53 PM.
Reason: Fix images.
PFL205.064 with M276.823 (Oil pump solenoid defeated)
Originally Posted by Keith66
ANDROID SCREEN ORDERED
As with most good projects, it starts with spending money and this is no exception, lol. I ordered a 12.3" Android 11 screen (6GB RAM/128GB Storage) from DMP Car Design.
Originally Posted by Keith66
AMBIENT LIGHTING ORDERED
Purchased from DMP Car Design. I ordered their Package B kit that includes; center console, footwells (left & right), door trim strips (all 4 doors), 5 turbine air vents (dashboard) and 2 turbine air vents (rear passengers center). I ordered the passenger dash trim (above glovebox) separately.
Woot! I'm excited to get started!!!
Did you consider ordering the R232 SL style ones instead?
Did you consider ordering the R232 SL style ones instead?
Yeah, those new air vents are cool looking also but not an option with the ambient package I went with and not really worth pursuing for me. I like them, but not enough more than the turbine-style to spend a lot of effort to work it out.
For the car's internet connection I'll be using the Android screen's 4G SIM card slot and will most likely go with T-Mobile - get a SIM card from them and go with one of their plans here: https://prepaid.t-mobile.com/prepaid-internet
PFL205.064 with M276.823 (Oil pump solenoid defeated)
Originally Posted by Keith66
For the car's internet connection I'll be using the Android screen's 4G SIM card slot and will most likely go with T-Mobile - get a SIM card from them and go with one of their plans here: https://prepaid.t-mobile.com/prepaid-internet
Yup, I knew which ones you were talking about. I do think they look cool! However, the more I look at them, they kinda have a "spidery" look to them, lol.
For my interior, I think the original turbine-style (pictured below on right) works with my interior better overall. I have a two-tone black and beige interior and I'm leaning more towards the luxury look as opposed to a sporty look (carbon fiber, red accents, racy-looking stuff, etc.).
PFL205.064 with M276.823 (Oil pump solenoid defeated)
Originally Posted by Keith66
Yup, I knew which ones you were talking about. I do think they look cool! However, the more I look at them, they kinda have a "spidery" look to them, lol.
For my interior, I think the original turbine-style (pictured below on right) works with my interior better overall. I have a two-tone black and beige interior and I'm leaning more towards the luxury look as opposed to a sporty look (carbon fiber, red accents, racy-looking stuff, etc.).
It's always good to have options for sure!
Ah... I can't un-see it now xD
Honestly, yes the original turbine works in many MB interiors, I agree.
So I saw this wheel and now I can't un-see it, lol. I think I'm going to switch gears from my original wheel plan and go for this one instead:
I think it would look killer with my black-beige/cream interior!
Example:
Oh yes, that looks great. Love yacht blue and the cream steering wheel is the chef’s kiss. Installing the same wheel in my W221. Waiting for the airbag still but did a test fit. Looks great! I think this is the best steering wheel design Benz has done.
Anything else planned for the exterior? I guess I shouldn't ask that question in this thread being an interior focused thread...
Yes, I have my C43/C63 brakes project underway. With the brakes, I'll be switching to a 20" staggered wheel/tire setup also. I'd like to replace the hood, just haven't found an aftermarket one I like enough yet.
Oh yes, that looks great. Love yacht blue and the cream steering wheel is the chef’s kiss. Installing the same wheel in my W221. Waiting for the airbag still but did a test fit. Looks great! I think this is the best steering wheel design Benz has done.
Very poetic, nice.
Yeah, I'm totally hooked on this wheel for my car.
Awesome! Please post pics when you get yours on, looking forward to it!
Yeah, I'm totally hooked on this wheel for my car.
Awesome! Please post pics when you get yours on, looking forward to it!
Don’t want to hijack a thread, but per your request:
Make sure to go with the leather wrapped airbag cover. I don’t think the plastic one does it justice. Not cheap but for something you interact with on a daily basis totally worth it.
Don’t want to hijack a thread, but per your request:
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Make sure to go with the leather wrapped airbag cover. I don’t think the plastic one does it justice. Not cheap but for something you interact with on a daily basis totally worth it.
PFL205.064 with M276.823 (Oil pump solenoid defeated)
Originally Posted by Keith66
Yes, I have my C43/C63 brakes project underway. With the brakes, I'll be switching to a 20" staggered wheel/tire setup also. I'd like to replace the hood, just haven't found an aftermarket one I like enough yet.
Problems, lol.
Do you actually want aftermarket or do you like the OEM power dome ones, or do you want the design of the hood lines to stand out hence aftermarket, I am not sure if you want the see through ones too but the options are there. Good luck with your search.
Do you actually want aftermarket or do you like the OEM power dome ones, or do you want the design of the hood lines to stand out hence aftermarket, I am not sure if you want the see through ones too but the options are there. Good luck with your search.
Nobody makes the style of hood I'm looking for. I may end up having to get one made for me, we'll see. Not a priority.
What I'm looking for is a C63-style hood (with the two longitudinal ribs) w/functional, water-proof air vents. One vent to be used as a sealed engine air intake and the other to dissipate heat from the engine compartment. This is more of a future project for now.
05-13-2022, 12:02 PM
