2010 W212 Blind spot installation
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2010 W212 Blind spot installation
Hi. I got a 2010 E350 W212 with parktronics front and back sensors. no Blind spot assist. Anybody here know how to Install Blind Spot system or add Blind spot to my current parking back sensors . or know who or what Dealership or shop that would add this system?
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On my Ford I spend $2000 for 360 cameras and don't remember what the blind spot cost.
When I have mixed feelings about blind spot efficiency, or annoyance, the 360 cameras on big truck used for trailers is priceless.
The accident warning on W212 is upside down IMHO.
When I have mixed feelings about blind spot efficiency, or annoyance, the 360 cameras on big truck used for trailers is priceless.
The accident warning on W212 is upside down IMHO.
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Also for parking close to the curb, close to the wall or making turn in tight area, what can save you couple of points from multi-point turn.
The screen shows what looks like satellite picture, where car is animation, but all obstacles around are actual pictures.
Even I read about it quite a bit, when I finally got it - my jaw drop.
The screen shows what looks like satellite picture, where car is animation, but all obstacles around are actual pictures.
Even I read about it quite a bit, when I finally got it - my jaw drop.
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From what I can see, you would need the rear sensors (left + right), then bumper brackets to attach it properly, then they would need to be programmed + plugged in into the system. Then on top of that you would need to buy new mirrors for the little light up triangle.This retrofit would be more expensive than buying a new high end exhaust system in which you would probably enjoy more. Sorry, bud the cost is too significant to fit it in.
*Quick eBay searches*
Mirror + Housing = $1000 each
2 Mirrors only = $300 for both
Blind spot radar = $300 each
Bracket = unknown amount
Wiring = unknown amount
Programming = unknown amount
Thats already $1600 and still missing parts.
You can get a 2010 E63 AMG Exhaust system for closer to $1,400 on eBay.
*Quick eBay searches*
Mirror + Housing = $1000 each
2 Mirrors only = $300 for both
Blind spot radar = $300 each
Bracket = unknown amount
Wiring = unknown amount
Programming = unknown amount
Thats already $1600 and still missing parts.
You can get a 2010 E63 AMG Exhaust system for closer to $1,400 on eBay.
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I believe the mirror for the left side will be more like $800-$1000 because it is a dimming mirror. The one on the right isn't so that's in the regular $300 range.
Never really worth it to retrofit any option, at least with MB.
Never really worth it to retrofit any option, at least with MB.
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Totally forgot about that too, just buy a new exhaust, its cheaper and better value.
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You guys should read the forum more carefully.
We do have forum sponsor selling whole system, including traffic camera for $1299
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...ss-sedans.html
We do have forum sponsor selling whole system, including traffic camera for $1299
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...ss-sedans.html
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From what I can see, you would need the rear sensors (left + right), then bumper brackets to attach it properly, then they would need to be programmed + plugged in into the system. Then on top of that you would need to buy new mirrors for the little light up triangle.This retrofit would be more expensive than buying a new high end exhaust system in which you would probably enjoy more. Sorry, bud the cost is too significant to fit it in.
*Quick eBay searches*
Mirror + Housing = $1000 each
2 Mirrors only = $300 for both
Blind spot radar = $300 each
Bracket = unknown amount
Wiring = unknown amount
Programming = unknown amount
Thats already $1600 and still missing parts.
You can get a 2010 E63 AMG Exhaust system for closer to $1,400 on eBay.
*Quick eBay searches*
Mirror + Housing = $1000 each
2 Mirrors only = $300 for both
Blind spot radar = $300 each
Bracket = unknown amount
Wiring = unknown amount
Programming = unknown amount
Thats already $1600 and still missing parts.
You can get a 2010 E63 AMG Exhaust system for closer to $1,400 on eBay.
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2010 E50 W212
You guys should read the forum more carefully.
We do have forum sponsor selling whole system, including traffic camera for $1299
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...ss-sedans.html
We do have forum sponsor selling whole system, including traffic camera for $1299
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...ss-sedans.html
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From what I can see, you would need the rear sensors (left + right), then bumper brackets to attach it properly, then they would need to be programmed + plugged in into the system. Then on top of that you would need to buy new mirrors for the little light up triangle.This retrofit would be more expensive than buying a new high end exhaust system in which you would probably enjoy more. Sorry, bud the cost is too significant to fit it in.
*Quick eBay searches*
Mirror + Housing = $1000 each
2 Mirrors only = $300 for both
Blind spot radar = $300 each
Bracket = unknown amount
Wiring = unknown amount
Programming = unknown amount
Thats already $1600 and still missing parts.
You can get a 2010 E63 AMG Exhaust system for closer to $1,400 on eBay.
*Quick eBay searches*
Mirror + Housing = $1000 each
2 Mirrors only = $300 for both
Blind spot radar = $300 each
Bracket = unknown amount
Wiring = unknown amount
Programming = unknown amount
Thats already $1600 and still missing parts.
You can get a 2010 E63 AMG Exhaust system for closer to $1,400 on eBay.
Hey, where can I get the radars for 300? My bsa isn't working an I need two. My dealer quotes me 700 Canadian.
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I have blind spot assist, and l like it.
But don't get me wrong, why do you want it so much? l say so much since you're willing to pay that much money. you could do some nice oem mods for that money. It is cool when its blinking and beeping, but honestly, you can drive just fine without it and its not worth that much money.
Also be aware that sometimes those special sensors placed at the sides of your rear bumper stop working due to corrosion, age, salt, etc. So if you're buying a used ones bare that in mind.
But don't get me wrong, why do you want it so much? l say so much since you're willing to pay that much money. you could do some nice oem mods for that money. It is cool when its blinking and beeping, but honestly, you can drive just fine without it and its not worth that much money.
Also be aware that sometimes those special sensors placed at the sides of your rear bumper stop working due to corrosion, age, salt, etc. So if you're buying a used ones bare that in mind.
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I have blind spot assist, and l like it.
But don't get me wrong, why do you want it so much? l say so much since you're willing to pay that much money. you could do some nice oem mods for that money. It is cool when its blinking and beeping, but honestly, you can drive just fine without it and its not worth that much money.
Also be aware that sometimes those special sensors placed at the sides of your rear bumper stop working due to corrosion, age, salt, etc. So if you're buying a used ones bare that in mind.
But don't get me wrong, why do you want it so much? l say so much since you're willing to pay that much money. you could do some nice oem mods for that money. It is cool when its blinking and beeping, but honestly, you can drive just fine without it and its not worth that much money.
Also be aware that sometimes those special sensors placed at the sides of your rear bumper stop working due to corrosion, age, salt, etc. So if you're buying a used ones bare that in mind.
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It's just another fun toy to have. But I don't have it on mine, wish it did, but that's just how it goes when you buy used. I just use a $2 blind spot mirror that I stick on the driver's side mirror. I don't bother with the right because I always manually check my right blind side. It's easy on the left with the blind side mirror. Starting to see some cars which have that blind spot mirror as standard.
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It's just another fun toy to have. But I don't have it on mine, wish it did, but that's just how it goes when you buy used. I just use a $2 blind spot mirror that I stick on the driver's side mirror. I don't bother with the right because I always manually check my right blind side. It's easy on the left with the blind side mirror. Starting to see some cars which have that blind spot mirror as standard.
thats true, sometimes i think if i had it i would be very lazy about checking the blind spot since the car does it for me but its not perfect and it doesnt mean you cant rely on it when you wanna merge, ive seen cases when its bad, say you move and the other car wants to merge into the same lane
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I find the drivers side mirror on my car not as good as another German car I own with regards to rear view coverage.
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Also for parking close to the curb, close to the wall or making turn in tight area, what can save you couple of points from multi-point turn.
The screen shows what looks like satellite picture, where car is animation, but all obstacles around are actual pictures.
Even I read about it quite a bit, when I finally got it - my jaw drop.
The screen shows what looks like satellite picture, where car is animation, but all obstacles around are actual pictures.
Even I read about it quite a bit, when I finally got it - my jaw drop.
What model do you have on your Mercedes?
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I don't think aftermarket, tinted, auto-dimming mirrors are available, and wow, is the OEM part expensive, so I would just lose that. I Since I intend to light the triangles in the mirror (yellow/red), I would have to find the original OEM connector/LED assemblies/mounts for both left and right sides to the mirrors, which might be tricky. I don't know at what voltage/current the original OEM LED's worked at so that would take some testing and hacking. Worst case, I would need to glue on generic, rather bright LED's directly to the mirror and probably some kind of triangular mask/diffuser (note that the mirrors are actually semi-transparent EVEN ON THE MIRRORED AREAS, so masking is important, as are really bright LED's). There may even be dimming at night done by the MB version that is probably not done in the Chinese version, so, there's that. That's a lot of icky hacking, so I am hopeful that I can minimize the suck by finding the original LED/Connector/wiring harness wires.
Last edited by strife; Sep 3, 2024 at 07:57 PM.
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[QUOTE= I just use a $2 blind spot mirror that I stick on the driver's side mirror.[/QUOTE]
I have these. I use the "frameless" versions and I find them to be much more attractive than the more common clunky models with a wide rim of black plastic that causes the mirrors to stick up/out. They may cost a bit more but are worth it.
I have an L/R set of (probably Chinese) LHD heated, curved mirror assemblies (glass AND plastic backing) with L/R blind spot indicator capability. I find the "curve" on these to be very good. They were not expensive (maybe 20-30$ ea), but not auto-dimming for the driver (LHD). If it wasn't for the blind spot issues (waiting until next spring to install aftermarket blind spot detection), they would be in by now. Of course, I would lose the auto-dimming. Don't know if that will throw an error, or maybe I can fool it with a resistor, or maybe I can code it out with Vediamo.
I have these. I use the "frameless" versions and I find them to be much more attractive than the more common clunky models with a wide rim of black plastic that causes the mirrors to stick up/out. They may cost a bit more but are worth it.
I have an L/R set of (probably Chinese) LHD heated, curved mirror assemblies (glass AND plastic backing) with L/R blind spot indicator capability. I find the "curve" on these to be very good. They were not expensive (maybe 20-30$ ea), but not auto-dimming for the driver (LHD). If it wasn't for the blind spot issues (waiting until next spring to install aftermarket blind spot detection), they would be in by now. Of course, I would lose the auto-dimming. Don't know if that will throw an error, or maybe I can fool it with a resistor, or maybe I can code it out with Vediamo.
Last edited by strife; Sep 3, 2024 at 07:59 PM. Reason: Can't read, write, spel to good
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