MikeyE430

OK, ordered from my dealer. With 10% discount, they cost me $500 plus tax. OUCH! There are 2 pieces per side (total of 4).Be aware that these metal replacement door trim plates have a color code. I ordered black ones from a black E55. The silver ones look a bit different.

It took me 1.5 hours to install first side. After I learned what I was doing, the other side took 45 minutes. The most difficult part is getting everything properly clipped on and tucked into the rubber molding. It is recommended that you cover any painted surface with tape as the sharp edges of the trim can easily scratch your paint.

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MBWorld2

Nice.

Can you post the part number?
Thanks

Shane C

looks good Mikey! gives your car more of a sporty look! black ones look good on silver. i have the aftermarket peel a stick pillars though fittment was not 100% it is definately a great improvement over stock..

MikeyE430

Keep in mind these are for the BLACK trim pieces. Two of the numbers are for left side, two for right side. Not sure which. Hope this helps. They list for $142 EACH.

210-690-21-87-9B98
210-690-23-87-9B98
210-690-22-87-9B98
210-690-24-87-9B98

miroj

What about the pillar on the rear doors. Seems like a lot to pay for 2/3 of a job.

MikeyE430

2 trim pieces per side, one for each door. 4 pieces total.

miroj

Most carbon fibre pillar supplies do it as 6 pieces. Only I cant say if there is a W210 kit. for the W203 it is most certainly 6 pieces from Japan.

By the way, I dont think the OEM stuff is good value at those prices. But the look is somewhat better.

MARK CUMMINS

I Have the E55 B and C Pillar covers on My W210 Wagon ..They look Great!
Mercedes Makes Them in White also..I Did a set on a White W210 ..It Looked Sweet!

On The Wagon Mercedes Makes a EXTRA panel ..Not for the sedan

Should have spoke to Steve aka Euro Pimp @MBENZ re the Price

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OK, ordered from my dealer. With 10% discount, they cost me $500 plus tax. OUCH!

miroj

That would be a 10 piece kit ....... am I repeating myself ? Pillar can be small and narrow and still be a pillar.

scorchie

You are probably repeating yourself because you won't look at the first post to note that the thread concerns OEM parts... which are 4 pieces for the saloon, and 6 pieces for the estate. Don't get too frustrated because no one is listening... it's just the internet.

-s-

miroj

I was just wondering why someone would pay all that money and leave the window (glass) pillar untrimmed. I can reason the virtue of not doing it in white but otherwise balck on black it seems odd.

scorchie

Oh OK now I understand... I just let people ask for what they want. Usually most people just ask others' opinions before they form their own, which makes me wonder why people's own opinions apparently aren't good enough for themselves. Go figure.

-s-

Richard Galing

Looking Good Mikey!!!

zstig

Anyone want to charitably donate their old pillars to a slightly banged up '96 E320?
A recent acquisition in need of some work- the black enamel seems to be chipping off mine, esp. around the front drivers side.
I'll gladly pay shipping.
Thanks
Zach

ima55r2

Its easy enough to mask off the pillar, sand the rough edges, and paint it with a gloss black spray paint.

MikeyE430

Or, remove the trim plates, give them a light sanding and THEN paint them. That way you can get the areas hidden by the rubber molding.