E-Class (W211) 2003-2009

Euro COMAND, Wood Wheel and Bumper Strips installed..

Old Sep 28, 2004 | 03:48 AM
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Euro COMAND, Wood Wheel and Bumper Strips installed..

Thanks to Steve (MBenzNL), got it all done and installed this afternoon in under an hour and a half. Good portion of that time was spent programing the new COMAND. The appearance of the COMAND screen looks different, like its interlaced vertically, dont know if its my imagination. Getting used to the Euro terms for navi, i.e., "Petrol Station" = gas station, "Management" = City Hall (haha?), and some other funny ones. British accent is a nice touch, but still not very fluid. I prefer the Brit, she sounds cuter. Havent tried any MP3s yet, have to burn some. RDS works great (YAY! - big pet peeve). A lot of the menu options throughout the COMAND are different. I got into some kind of phonebook with German contacts (?). Wood wheel is amazing, great touch. My car was ordered with it but like many others, no go.

I'll post pics in a bit.
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Old Sep 28, 2004 | 09:45 AM
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Can't wait to see the pics, Brav! Great to hear you enjoy your new 'toys'!

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Old Sep 28, 2004 | 10:14 AM
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lets see the pics
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Old Sep 28, 2004 | 10:44 AM
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You are such a tease.....GET PICS ON HERE!!!
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Old Sep 28, 2004 | 03:06 PM
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Good job Brav,

You must have spend ton of money on that....shows us the pics.
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Old Sep 28, 2004 | 03:15 PM
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Hey Brav,

Yeah, show the Pics. Congrats!

Rusnakmb, I thought you bought the Maya's, which are different from the car in your sig.???
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Old Sep 28, 2004 | 04:22 PM
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I did have the Maya STM 20's on my E500 now. Just too lazy to take pics, but one of the member here have see my rims. Looks really nice. I guess I'll take few pics after wash my car. BTW, I think the other night I have post the rear rim on one of these picture treat at E55 section I thinks...

The pic at my sig is the kits I am thinking to install to my car. It is a WALT kits. What do you think? I am also thinking to get the ART, which the manufacture make for Brabus, but it looks too plain.... Still undecisive on body kits.

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Old Sep 28, 2004 | 05:06 PM
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I am glad to hear that you finally spent some money on mods for your ride! And you are right, the wood wheel w/Birdseye Maple looks sweet! Congrats
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Old Sep 29, 2004 | 02:16 AM
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Originally Posted by MarcusBenz
Brav,


I am glad to hear that you finally spent some money on mods for your ride! And you are right, the wood wheel w/Birdseye Maple looks sweet! Congrats

Yea, no kidding.. I was supposed to have wheels several months ago. And I would have lowered it but didnt want to do washer method, but not spend 2K for a module!

Pics to follow..
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Old Sep 29, 2004 | 02:37 AM
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Euro Bumper Strips..
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Old Sep 29, 2004 | 02:38 AM
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Old Sep 29, 2004 | 02:45 AM
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Old Sep 29, 2004 | 02:53 AM
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Originally Posted by rusnakmb
Good job Brav,

You must have spend ton of money on that....shows us the pics.
Actually, considering what I got, it was a very reasonable deal. No way anyone could complain- less than half of dealer cost.
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Old Sep 29, 2004 | 03:19 AM
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It was nice meeting you and I am looking forward to come and BBQ next satruday...

the Italian job...one of the movies I actually kept missing out of on last years flights...

greetingz,
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Old Sep 29, 2004 | 05:10 AM
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I am sure I am not the only one that would love to see some pictures of the barbecue steaks, hamburgers, hot-dogs etc. and perhaps a few pictures of all you happy revellers??????

PLEASE

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Old Sep 29, 2004 | 08:45 AM
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Cool choice of radio stations. 89.9 is one of my favorites too!
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Old Sep 29, 2004 | 10:59 AM
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I just LOVE the steering wheel, Brav! Looks great!

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Old Sep 29, 2004 | 11:24 AM
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The strips look very clean, can't wait until I get my painted lenses! Hey, just don't get caught watching pornos while driving, you might not have an accident, but you might cause others!!
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Old Oct 1, 2004 | 07:38 PM
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Cool choice of radio stations. 89.9 is one of my favorites too!
I love KCRW, I became a member last year.
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