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Old Mar 17, 2004 | 03:48 PM
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Anyone have a place that I could call in order to have some custom black birdseye maple pieces made? In particular I am wanting to cover the gap between my stereo and my ashtray. Thanks alot for any input! My CLK55 (W208) is almost done and will post pics tommorow.Thanks for the help!!!
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Old Mar 17, 2004 | 03:49 PM
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ps Could someone tell me how to update my signature???? Thanks!
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Old Mar 17, 2004 | 05:26 PM
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click user cp and click profile. then you can change it. not sure about any of those places tho. sorry.
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Old Mar 18, 2004 | 08:13 AM
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Originally posted by seealkay
click user cp and click profile. then you can change it. not sure about any of those places tho. sorry.
Thanks alot. Anyone have an idea of a good interior shop that does custom wood? Thanks again! Will post photos tonite.
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Old Mar 18, 2004 | 08:14 AM
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Originally posted by seealkay
click user cp and click profile. then you can change it. not sure about any of those places tho. sorry.
Thanks alot. Anyone have an idea of a good interior shop that does custom wood? Thanks again! Will post photos tonite.
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Old Mar 18, 2004 | 02:35 PM
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Install a Comand ...Then You wont have to worry about the Wood matching!
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Old Mar 19, 2004 | 02:11 PM
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I would love to do this but was told that retro-fitting command would cost me upwards of 5,ooo usd through my dealership. (MB of Tampa) I had a CLK55 before w/ command and know I didn't pay more than $1800 as an option- I understand the labor may be intense but not for $5k. Is this total b.s. that I am being fed by the parts dept.? If so, what should this run me? If it isn't more than $2500 I would do it immediately. I considered going aftermarket for the navi but would rather keep it looking as stock as possible inside.

Needless to say, if anyone near Tampa/Miami knows of where I can get this done (right) please let me know. Thanks alot.
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I would love to do this but was told that retro-fitting command would cost me upwards of 5,ooo usd through my dealership. (MB of Tampa) I had a CLK55 before w/ command and know I didn't pay more than $1800 as an option- I understand the labor may be intense but not for $5k. Is this total b.s. that I am being fed by the parts dept.? If so, what should this run me? If it isn't more than $2500 I would do it immediately. I considered going aftermarket for the navi but would rather keep it looking as stock as possible inside.

Needless to say, if anyone near Tampa/Miami knows of where I can get this done (right) please let me know. Thanks alot.
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Old Mar 19, 2004 | 02:23 PM
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Contact Steve ASAP he will be here in the States and Down your way next month so that the correct parts can be sent
YES it CAN be done for a lot less than 5k
Email steve re the install!!www.mbenz.nl or s_krabbenborg@hotmail.com
I Think The Comand is $1600.00 from Steve!

He does Great Work! Great Prices!

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Old Mar 20, 2004 | 12:48 AM
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Who is this Steve guy?

I looked at the website you posted. He seems to know a lot about Mercedes.

I don't have a CLK, just W201 190E. Would he be able to do stuff for my car?

I'm just in the W208 boards because this is my favorite Mercedes.
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Old Mar 20, 2004 | 01:20 AM
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dood, steve can put a comand in your 190 if you want. I've seen him do it!
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Old Mar 20, 2004 | 09:26 AM
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my thoughts exactly...

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Old Mar 21, 2004 | 09:50 AM
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Steve thing...

I have emailed this guy several times, and asked several questionsthat I hoped he'd respond to. Others seem to give him lots of props, but I have never heard a word from him. Would like to see if he can help me with a steering wheel, but...Just saying to be careful.
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Re: Steve thing...

Originally posted by allenjdmb
I have emailed this guy several times, and asked several questionsthat I hoped he'd respond to. Others seem to give him lots of props, but I have never heard a word from him. Would like to see if he can help me with a steering wheel, but...Just saying to be careful.
well he's got a US trip coming up so he's likely swamped with emails. He's also had problems with email being deleted, which is hopefully now resolved.

try to be patient getting ahold of him, and if all else fails, post a message for him on the forum - he'll see it
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Done that.

Didn't work either.
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Old Mar 21, 2004 | 05:05 PM
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Steve. The man... The legend... The myth? If anyone knows how to get ahold of him or if he reads this, pm me, PLEASE! I would really like to get this knocked out asap. Again I really appreciate everyone's help. (makes things alot easier) If anyone could help me posting shots of my car I would appreciate it. I keep getting a message that they exceed the 1 BYTE and therefore are too large- even when loaded individual. I really am a pretty bright guy, but when it comes to technology I am an absolute moron. ;
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this guy must be a mesiah ! :p
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Old Mar 24, 2004 | 02:41 AM
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I've e-mailed Steve, but no response yet. I guess he's tought to get a hold of. I'll keep waiting to see if he replies.

If he can do a COMAND install in my W201, that'd be so sweet!
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