Fitted S-Class style Ambient lighting
#1
Junior Member
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Fitted S-Class style Ambient lighting
hi guys,
i love the ambient lighting system in the new S-class and spent a lot of time think about how i can realize this in my w209. after a bit of research i found these el wires. They are perfect for this project. Unfortunately the el wire cant change the colors like the S Class. But i think its a good alternative. the power comes from the 12v cig lighter and the window switch light.
My english is not the best, sorry if there are some mistakes
greetings from germany
i love the ambient lighting system in the new S-class and spent a lot of time think about how i can realize this in my w209. after a bit of research i found these el wires. They are perfect for this project. Unfortunately the el wire cant change the colors like the S Class. But i think its a good alternative. the power comes from the 12v cig lighter and the window switch light.
My english is not the best, sorry if there are some mistakes
greetings from germany
Last edited by emre952; 12-22-2015 at 04:21 AM.
#3
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Here are some Pics
(El wires turned off, at daylight)
Sorry for bad quality pics was taken by mobile phone
(El wires turned off, at daylight)
Sorry for bad quality pics was taken by mobile phone
Last edited by emre952; 12-22-2015 at 06:28 PM.
#6
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They seem to blend in very well.
I'm not a big fan of such mods...... so I'll just view this well done project as an exception.
I'm not a big fan of such mods...... so I'll just view this well done project as an exception.
#7
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I know it is an old thread, but where did you get the wires from? I know you're in Germany but these are smart and to know they'd sit good, I'd be willing to import if I couldn't find anything hopeful over here...
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#10
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there are lots of them on ebay i think you found them also in the uk. http://www.ebay.de/sch/i.html?_from=...+wire&_sacat=0 here is a link to the el wire in ebay germany
here is a better pic of the interior with the black series design steering wheel
i bought few more el wires to fit them in the rear. i hope i can show you pics in the next days
here is a better pic of the interior with the black series design steering wheel
i bought few more el wires to fit them in the rear. i hope i can show you pics in the next days
#11
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Oh man, not sure about the EL but you must tell me where you got that steering wheel.
Is an OEM MB one?
Ahh I see the text under the photo now.
I need to get one of these. :0)
Is an OEM MB one?
Ahh I see the text under the photo now.
I need to get one of these. :0)
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#12
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no this is an special production. here in germany exist some steering wheel "tuners". their wrapping the steering wheels with leather, alcantara or designing own steering wheels like these.
i hope my english good enough to understand what i mean xD
i hope my english good enough to understand what i mean xD
#13
Junior Member
The nearest I can find is this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-S...wAAOSwpDdVQeXY
Its not a fat as yours but still nice.
I can't justify £265 on a steering wheel though... or can I? :0)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-S...wAAOSwpDdVQeXY
Its not a fat as yours but still nice.
I can't justify £265 on a steering wheel though... or can I? :0)
#14
Senior Member
Originally Posted by emre952
there are lots of them on ebay i think you found them also in the uk. http://www.ebay.de/sch/i.html?_from=...+wire&_sacat=0 here is a link to the el wire in ebay germany
here is a better pic of the interior with the black series design steering wheel
i bought few more el wires to fit them in the rear. i hope i can show you pics in the next days
here is a better pic of the interior with the black series design steering wheel
i bought few more el wires to fit them in the rear. i hope i can show you pics in the next days
That steering wheel is so beefy!
#15
Super Member
The only problem with el wire is that it fades over time and looks like ***. Especially being in a car, I would suspect with the UV rays for it to last a couple years.
We used to use el wire all the time back in the day for computer mods and things like that. It's cool, but hope you have better luck with it.
-Nigel
We used to use el wire all the time back in the day for computer mods and things like that. It's cool, but hope you have better luck with it.
-Nigel
#16
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No unfortunately not. My already installed el wire in the door has lost so much brightness over the time. I saw the difference when the install in the rear was done. now that sucks really, probably i change the two in the door trim to have a nice and bright ambient lighting
#17
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This is good inspiration. I'll look into something similar but with LEDs. I would stay way from EL wire. It lasts a year at most and gets dim like crazy. If it works out I'll post some pics
#18
there are lots of them on ebay i think you found them also in the uk. http://www.ebay.de/sch/i.html?_from=...+wire&_sacat=0 here is a link to the el wire in ebay germany
here is a better pic of the interior with the black series design steering wheel
i bought few more el wires to fit them in the rear. i hope i can show you pics in the next days
here is a better pic of the interior with the black series design steering wheel
i bought few more el wires to fit them in the rear. i hope i can show you pics in the next days