W211 AMG Bodykit and Front/Rear Climate Control Question

Subscribe
Jul 5, 2011 | 05:13 AM
  #1  
Q1: Hi there,
I have a 2004 W211 E270CDI Elegance which has the stock bodykit on it, however i wish to install an aftermarket W211 AMG E55 bodykit, when i did this on my E39 BMW 5 series i had to purchase new wheel arches/guards as the old ones wouldn't fit anymore. Do i have to do the same with the E55 amg bodykit? or will the old wheel arches/wells be fine?


Q2: My car has the standard analogue front heater controls with the two knobs (without the LCD screen) anyway i found that i am able to get the LCD rear centre console heater controls, however im unsure if they will fit my car from factory, will there be a cable behind the console for the rear controls, or won't they fit?


This is what i have ATM:


This is what i want to buy:



Q3: With the front climate control, i have the analogue system, is it possible to upgrade to the Digital Dials like the one below?

Digital Dials
Reply 0
Jul 5, 2011 | 09:06 AM
  #2  
I added the AMG body kit along with several other oem items.
The bumpers can be fitted without replacing the inner fender liners.

You can add the digital AC control in the dash as I did mine.
The rear wil require a lot more work ...as the vents. Re in the b pillars
So you will need new front door panels,b pillars,vent ducts,wire harness and lots of labor...as the rear control for rear AC and is not pre wired

Here are a few pics of the wife's 211 during the install

http://www.mbenznl.nl/index.php?opti...id=28&catid=12

Contact Steve @ Mbenznl.com for prices
Reply 0
Jul 5, 2011 | 07:22 PM
  #3  
Quote: I added the AMG body kit along with several other oem items.
The bumpers can be fitted without replacing the inner fender liners.

You can add the digital AC control in the dash as I did mine.
The rear wil require a lot more work ...as the vents. Re in the b pillars
So you will need new front door panels,b pillars,vent ducts,wire harness and lots of labor...as the rear control for rear AC and is not pre wired

Here are a few pics of the wife's 211 during the install

http://www.mbenznl.nl/index.php?opti...id=28&catid=12

Contact Steve @ Mbenznl.com for prices

Thanks for that!

So i can plug in and play the new front climate controls without any modification?
Reply 0
Subscribe
Currently Active Users (1)
 
story-0

6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-1

Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-2

Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-3

8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-4

Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-5

Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-6

Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-7

5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-8

Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-9

10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

Slideshow: From bulletproof sedans to surprisingly tough SUVs, these Mercedes models proved that the three-pointed star can go the distance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-08 09:55:49


VIEW MORE