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Old 11-28-2001, 07:31 PM
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C32 Dashboard Question

I was just reading the Forbes review of the C32 (Very nice, might I add), and there was a picture of the interior. In the center of the dashboard there is a little lip with something like a sensor in it, what is this? Is it a radar detector? I have sat and driven a C320 before, never a C32 but never noticed this. Here is the picture:



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Old 11-28-2001, 07:33 PM
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That is the front Parktronic display. The rear one is above the rear window so it can be seen in the rearview mirror.
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The C32 has Parktronic as an option? I didn't know that.
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Also, does the stick say C32 or AMG? I can't tell.
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I just checked the MBUSA C32 web page, and Parktronic is not available in the US. Somewhaer on the numerous MB web sites, I encountered a demo of the Parktronic system. That is how I knew what the red and yellow display was.

The picture is too blurry to be sure, but it looks to me like it says C 32 on the shift knob. Hopefully, an owner will tell us.
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stick says C32

But it never stays on from what I have heard. Parktronic definately not offered here, at any price. I dont think they know how to service all the options here so they just give us a handful of the full options list that AMG offers.
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if anyone cares 3 years later ... it says c32..... will a V1 fit in there???
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Originally Posted by SFoRZA
if anyone cares 3 years later ... it says c32..... will a V1 fit in there???
I was about to ask the same question. Anyone know what the part # or where we can get the part? TIA.
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check the other thread I posted yesterday. All the pictures are there of the Parktronic system installed on a c32 in Cali.
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Sunman is my hero, pn for black dash = 20-830-12-18-7206.... see sunmans other post to get the other colors... i ordered one today, will be trying to get my V1 into it..
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Originally Posted by SFoRZA
Sunman is my hero, pn for black dash = 20-830-12-18-7206.... see sunmans other post to get the other colors... i ordered one today, will be trying to get my V1 into it..
Keep us updated!
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parktronic is only available in europe for the C class. On the other models it is available in the US as an option. hope that helps.
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Thanks for the "Clarification"
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Yeah, that would be the Parktronic display. It's like that on my fathers SL.
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Exclamation W203 C32-AMG PTS Install in Ca by Sunman (Pics)

Originally Posted by FIXEDupW209
parktronic is only available in europe for the C class. On the other models it is available in the US as an option. hope that helps.
To complement what Mr Sunman posted and in case the readers on this thread (even 3 yeas after the thread was posted) subcribed/read this thread only :

PTS parts


PTS parts: Sensors, strip, etc


Rear light with built in reading lamps and PTS rear display


Gutted car front


Pass door floor


Main computer


PTS main module on top of main computer


PTS Front harness


PTS Rear display.


PTS Rear display close up. New rear light unit comes with reading lamps


PTS Front display (on center dash grill)


PTS Front display close up (on center dash grill)


Dash strips with all buttons functional (second button from the left is the PTS swtich off)


New look on the front with Euro strips w PTS sensors (orange corner light went "bye bye")


Rear/side view of PTS strip/sensors


Rear/side view of PTS strip/sensors


Rear view of PTS strip/sensors


All done yesterday in sunny California by Sunman!

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Awesome job....

That looks like it came right off the factory! sweeeeet....Weiderman I have a question for you....do you have stock springs? I really like the way your car sits on the rims, and I'm about to get a set of 19's but I don't want it to look "lifted"....
anyways, wish sunman could come out to jersey and do some installs (hint hint)
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I am ready for any install. Let me know where and when!
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Originally Posted by JMC32
That looks like it came right off the factory! sweeeeet....Weiderman I have a question for you....do you have stock springs? I really like the way your car sits on the rims, and I'm about to get a set of 19's but I don't want it to look "lifted"....
anyways, wish sunman could come out to jersey and do some installs (hint hint)
I think he's got coilover or cupkit.

get some RENNtech springs and you'll be good w/ 19s I'm running on 18s btw.
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Originally Posted by SFoRZA
Sunman is my hero, pn for black dash = 20-830-12-18-7206.... see sunmans other post to get the other colors... i ordered one today, will be trying to get my V1 into it..
May I ask where you ordered it from? Would the local dealer be able to order it? TIA.
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Mr. JMC32

Originally Posted by JMC32
That looks like it came right off the factory! sweeeeet....Weiderman I have a question for you....do you have stock springs? I really like the way your car sits on the rims, and I'm about to get a set of 19's but I don't want it to look "lifted"....
anyways, wish sunman could come out to jersey and do some installs (hint hint)
Originally Posted by FrankW
I think he's got coilover or cupkit.

get some RENNtech springs and you'll be good w/ 19s I'm running on 18s btw.
My springs are the same (Euro versions), just US specs cars come with a suspenssion that is a big "higher".

Like Mr Frank said, you can get a cup kitt, or coilovers and have them adjusted to the height of your preference.

If you are going for the install, Mr Sunman is your man!... ... just the humidity of Jersey is a KILLER!!...LOL...

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I am ready for any install. Let me know where and when!
Dr. Sunman now does house calls. Awesome. I probably don't have to wait for Steve to pimp out my car then. I can count on you!
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My springs are the same (Euro versions), just US specs cars come with a suspenssion that is a big "higher".
Damn! the euro suspension is that low?! thats sick! looks aftermarket!
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Damn! the euro suspension is that low?! thats sick! looks aftermarket!
Mr. BlackC230Coupe:

LOL... ... When I ordered my C32, I wanted to have the self leveling suspension... that was an extra 12 thou. euros... then (at that time), for an additional 20 something thousand extra Euros I could have had the V8 engine put in... (still with the exhaust on the left side only)... by that time, the C32 was more expensive than an stock E55... then I got "all wrapped" up and ordered my custom built V12 E-AMG beast... the cost????... whelp???.. that is another monstrosity price wise...but is a total beast.. Another good reason, "why" I don't go "home" (Austria) often... I would wipe myself out in no time, cause there is "another" car to build... bigger, better... and with more options...lol

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Originally Posted by c32-driver
May I ask where you ordered it from? Would the local dealer be able to order it? TIA.

Yeah my dealer ordered it for me... they said they didnt have it in stock and had to get it from Germany.... should be here by friday.

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