convroll

guys,

Please bear with me here. Just got my masterpiece e220 yesterday. The car is great at handling, nice engine (though it is a bit hard to accelerate...underpower) but the interior sucks. I had a steering wheel that need to change, it comes with airbag. the gear knob is rotten leather, and there is some parts falling out.

I am writting to seek assitance, does anyone know what can I do to refresh the car interior? and will it cost me a bomb?

The car come with leather seats..too

By the way, anyone know about the button on the aircond panel, indicationg EC??

Thanks and appreciate on any suggestions.
regards...convroll

shdoug

EC stands for "Economy". It disables the AC compressor. With the system in "Normal" (not EC) mode, the AC compressor will cycle to maintain about 46 deg. F air temp leaving the evaporator. The HVAC control system will then modulate the fan speed and heating valve/auxiliary pump to maintain comfort.

White_Knuckles

Cool, I wondered if EC mode didn't use the A/C comp. The owners manual is a bit ambiguous with strange descriptions of system functions.

As far as interior stuff, check on-line for Euro or Luxury auto dismantling yards. Okay, snotty wreaking yards. They offer sweet used goodies if you land a color match.

The airbag is not your friend. Improper handling can detonate Mr. bag and stories of guys getting hurt are real. The dis-arm procedure must be absolutely followed before you wave a tool at the wheel. I'm thinking a black "wheelskins" leather lace-on for mine. The wheel scares me and I'm a pretty decent non-pro mechanic.

In my state if you alter factory equipment like install a trick non-airbag wheel and have an accident, the insurance companies will bug out. Don't need to see that movie.

STLe320

honestly...i wouldnt even try to mess with the steering wheel unless you have it professionally done...then atleast it's on them haha