Originally Posted by apg231 (Post 7247881)

Can you provide the link to where you purchased it? Want to put one on my E550.

Originally Posted by dbldpr (Post 7249345)

Liked it so much I have one in white light one in Blue Light and one in Red light. I have them on quick disconnects. Takes about 10 sec to swap out. I usually just drive with the blue one in. I think I like it the best. Yours looks great Now you need to install an AOOGHA Horn.

Originally Posted by Zavato (Post 7249828)

Wonder why you told your neighbors you got your illuminated star at a dealer when you didn't-

Originally Posted by thefisch (Post 7249914)

This should be a required accessory. At least MB should start offering it as an option when ordering.

I think it's funny the neighbor went out and got it from the dealer and paid $500. Now OP can't tell them the truth about what he paid or they might be pissed. Maybe the neighbor is lying - they got it off ebay and didn't want to hurt OP's feelings because they think he spent $450 more than them.

If my neighbors ask me about something I did for my car, house, etc., I tell them how much I paid, how to save money on it, etc. even if they don't ask. I usually offer to help them do something if it is a simple DIY project, but rarely do they take me up on it. And they hardly ever reciprocate or tell me what they ended up doing. If they decide to spend more money on the same thing, that's up to them - it's their money.

You'd think I would be considered a good neighbor but they probably think I am weird or cheap. Doesn't matter - most end up moving anyway thanks to divorce or work.

Originally Posted by dbldpr (Post 7249923)

I am always doing something for the neighbors. But they reciprocate. If I ever need anything done they come over immediately. I finished one neighbors basement for free. He supplied the material and I worked there for a month and I finished it for him. For the past 14 years my neighbors have not had to shovel there driveways. I have a tractor that has a cab and a heater and it throws the snow 30 feet away. I do about 5 driveways every time it snows. In return they shovel my sidewalk and stairs. They come home from work and there driveways are done. We help each other.

Originally Posted by thefisch (Post 7249955)

That's the way it should be. The last two neighborhoods we've been in were fairly transient. We've lived in our house for over 6 years and in that time 12 of the 18 other homes on our street have turned over, some more than once.

Originally Posted by dbldpr (Post 7249971)

Wow that is unbelievable. It is always good to have good neighbors. Only One guy on our block is an idiot and he speaks broken English. No one talks to him. He is the guy that calls the building Dept and tells them you are doing work without a permit.

Originally Posted by Peachy (Post 7250051)

My street has mostly been the same people for like the past 20 years, maybe like 3 houses changed occupants.

Originally Posted by Zavato (Post 7249828)

Wonder why you told your neighbors you got your illuminated star at a dealer when you didn't-

Originally Posted by apg231 (Post 7247881)

Can you provide the link to where you purchased it? Want to put one on my E550.

Originally Posted by Tump43 (Post 7251510)

Peter,

I just ordered the LED Star from the link you shared. Thanks. Please post a quick description of how exactly you wired it to your vehicle. After your install, does the star light up once the ignition is turned on?

(The ebay item does not come with installation instructions and states the LED star is "activated via the vehicle key fob")

Thanks in advance!

Originally Posted by Peter_02AMG (Post 7253921)

If you get the same kit as I did the harness is about 20" short of reaching the fuse box. Get yourself about 20" of 18awg red/black wire and extend it. I would wraps the whole harness with electric tape just to protect it. Once you're happy with your wire run Tie wrap it to existing harnesses etc. You will need a 3/8 ring terminal for the ground. I also use a wire loom that I happen to have lying around to protect the harness behind the grill to the side into the engine bay. There no one way to route your wire. I try to hide my wire and blend in with other harness as much as possible for a clean look.

See pictures for routing. if you have any questions let me know. :y


https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...8dfb1fb8ae.jpg

Originally Posted by apg231 (Post 7253987)

Peter, I understand all your directions with the exception of the last photo. Are you saying wrap the bare red wire around the left blade of fuse located in slot #24?

Why not use a fuse tap like the member did in this post?

https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...ml#post7149320

Let me know, placing my order tonight for the illuminated star.