What aftermarket mods/accessories have you added?
 

Curious to see what other owners have done to customize their W213.

I tinted the windows, added the EcoStart off switch and added 5 level heated seats for the rear seats.

How did you add heated rear seats?

Sounds pretty reasonable.

I'm guessing you already had heated seats in the rear? Did they use the OEM switches, how easy was it for them? I'm guessing you're in the US, I don't think there's anywhere in the UK who could do that -(

Had top of windshield tinted. Very useful and nice looking.

Been looking to add a Brabus front lip but can't find any good info on it, or more photos of cars with it installed.

2018 E300 -- Designo Diamond White -- Nut Brown Int -- Night Pkg -- Premium 2 Pkg
20% ceramic tint
50% in the front
E43 exhaust tips
Diamond burst grille with Night pkg beam
Distronic star
E43 front canards
E400 Rubber studded pedals
LED logo projectors
JL Audio 10" w1v2 subwoofer
Custom-made box
Alpine 300w amp
-- All work done by me and all replacement parts are OEM. (I work for Mercedes)
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I added on a rear spoiler to make her look sportier.

Diamond grille
 

I am glad you like yours. I just tinted my windows on Wednesday and added the strip at the top of the windshield. Unfortunately my shop only does the windshield strip at 5 percent for some reason and I am having trouble adapting to it. It definitely does a good job of blocking this sun, but I feel like it's obstructing my view a bit. What percentage do you have there?

Chrome wheels. Had the dealer do it before delivery.
Chrome bars (covers) in front air vents.
Sport Pedals (covers)
Logo projection LEDs. Up in the air about this one.
Love your Diamond Grille. That might be next.
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If there are places that do any aftermarket heated seats they can do it. There's nothing particular about the Mercedes. I specifically wanted the switches to be mounted below the rear AC vents but the installer initially wanted to put the switches on the sides of the actual seats so I insisted and was able to get them to look more like what they should for someone who isn't a Mercedes aficianado. They are easy for my mother to access and I can easily turn them off if I find that they are running with no one sitting in the back. https://www.banningsonline.com/heated-seats/

Hey you said you have all parts are OEM MB parts...and I see you have added the E43 exhaust tips. Can you tell me which ones you got? Is the add on actual slip on onto the muffler that goes into the rear bumper and diffuser? Or are those tips just a slip on onto the stock oval tips and just sticks onto it with the split type?
Thanks

The exhaust tips on my '18 E300 are simulated as described in the features brochure. They are simply inserts in the bumper and connect to nothing. That said, elsewhere there is a post that states the E43 bumper is required to attach those tips.

Your location mentions Texas - did you get them done here and if so where? I'm in the Dallas area.
thanks in advance

A place in Houston -- Texas Auto Trim. I also had them put leather and heated seats in my pickup. As I said, any place that does heated seats or leather installation can do it. There's nothing particular to the Mercedes that's relevant for these features. The aesthetics are more an issue of personal desire and you may need to stay on top of your installer for that concern.

where did you order your spoiler from? I just purchased 2019 E300 here in Vancouver, BC. But the E300's don't come with a spoiler

Mercedes dealer sells them. Can be found cheaper om ebay and car part stores online, but then it is not oem.

I'm just a bit skeptical ordering off eBay and dealing with fitment issues. The OEM ones are around $800

Very nice

Car definitely looks good. I just just cannot do the C Class wheels they make the car look like a C Class.

Window Tint. Had aftermarket wheels on order now for over a month, they may never come in, lol.

I drive a 2018 E300 and wanted to upgrade my grill. Can you please provide instructions on how I can do it at home ! Would be of great help. Thanks

They used to automatically do that (shade band) on high end cars when you bought them. When did car manufacturers stop doing that? Not even an option!

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is this an e300? did the diamond burst grill swap out easy? i want to do the same swap but i wasnt sure if the mounting was the same

I was told by my tint shop that some BIG states (Thank you, CALIFORNIA :crazy:) have recently outlawed any windshield tint, even the upper brow from an OEM. And other states (inconsistently) regulate the amount of tint that can be added to the top. Here in TX it's 5" width. So, to avoid dealing with the hassles, most importing manufacturers simply do not tint any windshield.

I also suspect that brow tinting can interfere with all the sensors/cameras being installed behind the interior RV mirror. I.e., coding electronics to work with some tint, and limited or no tint is too much of a hassle.

Awesome work on the subwoofer mate. Could you share more on how you got it done? do you have burmester audio or Audio20? Also, If you have Audio20 why didnt you put an 8'' subwoofer at the driver footwell instead?

- Chrome delete (dealer did not have any black vehicles with the night package)
- 10% tint all around
- 30% tint on windshield
- Tinted tails
- 20x9, 20x10.5 vertini RF1.3
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Interesting considering you are in NY, then again depending on where in NY. You will definitely be getting stopped

You know your left front wheel is bent, right? :(

Sorry, just saw your post in the pictures thread. You know, yes, you know...

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I added Tint all the way around and a ceramic coating ...

Very nice! Is that the Selenite Grey metallic paint? Looks more blue in the pic than online. Did you have the ceramic coating done, or do it yourself? What do you think of it compared to a good wax/polish job?

yes on the grey also had someone do the ceramic coating

Hey guys, for anyone that "blacked out" the window trim, how much did that cost you? I bought a CPO E300 2017 but it didn't have the night package, although I really want the blacked out window trim. What's the best way to go about doing that? Thanks for any insight you have.

DIY and paint it yourself for a easy cheap upgrade. Plasti Dip is a peelable paint so if you do it, mess it up or just don't like the look afterwards, just peel it off. No harm done...

Most of the after purchase blacked out window trim I've seen was done by a shop that does vinyl wraps.

What's everyone's thoughts concerning the "country ovals" that used to be around so much, on a U.S. car? I realize they're obsolete in most countries due to upgraded plates that clearly specify country, but always kinda liked them. And as my family is from Switzerland, I liked the idea of the "CH" creating discussions. But then in the South, "HH" means Hilton Head on those, so....

Anyhow, these days do you consider them cool, old-fashioned or just plain junky? This would be on the back of an E450 Wagon.

I’ve got the night package on my wagon, but still had some chrome I’ve blacked out (grill surround and trim line across the back). I’ve replaced the grill with an aftermarket AMG GT / pan-americana style grill, blacked out the radar / star, whited out the rear star, de-badged the hatch, tinted the windows and sunroof, added Xpel paint protection film to the most likely rock chip areas, and IGL Kenzo ceramic coated.

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Nice looking wagon!

Does anyone know if you can you can add the canards to a '17 C300 coupe? By the way, that is one sick looking wagon!

Looking for Spoilers and Diffusers for my 2018 E300 Sedan
 

Can you guys post websites and companies that offer this? Thanks so much. Here's a pic of her by the way.
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I added a dog bed.

The link in your sig does not work. Locating a post using a hex string is invalid. You should test a link before posting it.

I haven't seen these in a while but I never found them offensive.

They're OK by me, though I personally wouldn't install them..

Appreciate your advice
 

I can't find the answer to my problem but I hope you would kindly share your thoughts; I own a European W213 Y2018 with LTE module, which according to the manual is the only way to connect to the internet is through Mercedes me which is not available in my country, any alternatives? I saw in the EU manual the business telephony located inside the gloves box and contains a real SIM card, photo attached, any other solution?
Appreciate your help.
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Late to the party -
20" OEM e53 Rims
OEM Rear spoiler
Aftermarket Panamerica Grill
35% Tint all around
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My E250 2017
 

Vinyl wraped window trim.
Black mirror with black sequential turnsignal.
Tinted windows 95% rear and 50% front.
H&R 25mm (1inch") lowering springs front with adjusteble links in the rear.
20" Veemann V-FS3 8,5x20" ET38 and 10x20" ET38 with Falken AZENIS FK510 285/30 and 245/35-ZR20
All work done by me and more to come!
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I am planning to change my heater front seats to ventilation. still looking for a shop here in saudi to do that.
I did igl coating for the entire car which makes it shining real good

That looks so cool.
I really like those wheels, especially the rear going inward.

Very nice :y

That looks so cool.
I really like those wheels, especially the rear going inward.

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This is what I meant to do ......

E43 Canards
 

E43 front canards


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what was the process of adding the E43 Canards? Any drilling?

I purchased a bumper protector for my E450 wagon, nothing like this available from MB USA unfortunately. I found a company in Germany that makes this product but they would not ship outside of the EU but they pointed me to a distributer in the UK who were happy to ship to the USA. It is super high quality and looks great while also protecting my bumper top.

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I also purchased black mirror covers from my MB dealer and replaced my white ones to to create a more black and white theme. I plan on vinyl wrapping all chrome window trim as well.

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If you are looking to get retrofits for your W213, we have a wide selection of mods available in our E-Class 2017-2021 section of the online store: https://www.mbhouse.ca/store/0-10.html
All codings and products can be delivered worldwide, including ECU Tunes!

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Panamericana Grilles for E-Class


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3D Burmester Speakers retrofit

I looked at the MBHouse website and liked the digital dash conversion. I have a 2017 E3004W with Premium 2. It's set up as a sport model with the regular speedo and tach gauges. I'd love to replace that with the digital display. How possible is that, and how difficult is the install?

Hey, it's absolutely possible, we have done already several jobs like that, you can check the product and complete your order here: https://www.mbhouse.ca/store/digital...r-upgrade.html. Remote coding session is included in the price and performed after a physical installation of the cluster.

OMG... 👍
 

Guys: dealing with the Instrument Cluster module is no picnic - These are super nicely put together options!
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Just got some aftermarket led bulbs to replace the headlights, really love the cold white light

Greetings fleuger99

That bumper protector looks fantastic and just what I've been seeking. May I ask who makes it/where your UK source hunt led you?

Thanks in advance, that is a beautiful machine you have there!!

I was able to get the same bumper cover for my E400 wagon through Amazon. It was shipped by the same UK company as referenced above but conveniently through Amazon. Looks like it’s OEM equipment and provides great protection. Search for this on Amazon:

Travall Protector Compatible with Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon and 63 AMG Wagon (2016-2020) TBP1142P - Smooth Plastic Rear Bumper Protector

Mine isn't smooth plastic, it looks like carbon fiber which rests on a aluminum frame. I didn't see mine in Amazon.

I actually ended up with two of them and the second one is still wrapped for shipping. I paid $125 plus $130 for shipping. You can have it for $200 plus shipping if you like? Or, here is the link I ordered it from in the UK
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Thank you both for excellent replies! @beechcamp that looks good but unfortunately out of stock on amazon and in their shop @fleuger99 thank you for this offer! I'm just on the road next few days but will get back with you when I return

No worries, it's not going anywhere :)

Was it that simple? Just the bulbs? Nothing else? Any issues with this voiding a warranty? Thanks!

Have (so far) added the following

- Panamericana grill
- E53 AMG diffuser and tips
- Sport pedals
​​​​​​- LED logo lights
- Front bumper flap spoiler
- Matte black emblems
- +15mm front and +20mm rear spacers added

several more mods planned…. and coming soon.

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A lot of nice modifications, add ons, etc. here...Nice stuff and nice cars folks! Thanks for sharing!

Very nice! The sport pedals -- are they just "covers" or do they fully replace the pedals that are there? Is this a big job? DIY? If not, how much did it cost?

I really like the LED logo lights -- where did you get those? How much did they cost?

What did you do with the front bumper flap spoiler -- what exactly is that? Is that underneath the car? Not sure I see that. Thanks!

I like the sport pedals -- especially the fact that they are covers only. Keep it simple, LOL. Where did you get those? DIY install? I also really like the logo LED puddle lights. Been looking for those but only found them on ebay and from China, LOL. Did you buy them domestically? Thanks! By the way -- very nice car!

1. LED logos was purchased from EBay for like $20/pack of 2 lights...
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2. Sport pedals are just covers you wear on top of stock... a very simple 1-min DIY... can be done with your eyes closed :) Cost like $30 or theeabouts... also from bay of fleas
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3. The front bumper flaps are a simple 3M glued add-on. Completely changes the front look. You can find this similar in W213 E53 (2019/2020 MY)... here is a close-up of these flaps. Cost $125 for the pair.
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Very nice -- and thank you very much. I was absolutely looking to do the puddle lights and the sport pedals -- but I really like the bumper flaps. My car is black, but I really like the look. Very nice! Thanks again!

Not really “aftermarket” in the true sense, but I put on new wheels/tires from a previous year S-class, onto my E450. Looks perfect now.

The standard wheels/tires were 245/45/19 in a square setup, with 8” wide wheels.

The new setup is a staggered 245/45/19 on 8.5” wheels in the front, and 275/40/19 on 9.5” wheels in the rear. Perfect fitment, perfect offset on the wheels, and now the car feels a lot more planted. Looks really good too.

In fact, the 20” wheel option from Mercedes, on the E450 All-Terrain, has 245 in the front (8.5” wide wheels) and 275 in the rear (9.5” wide wheels), while in all of the 19” versions, they went to a skinnier rear tire (and skinnier wheel) setup….which has been fixed now !


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Light package