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Old May 7, 2009 | 09:07 PM
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GLK OEM vs Aftermarket Dash Kits

Which do you like better?

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Old May 7, 2009 | 09:18 PM
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Out of the ones you've shown, I like the last two Brabus ones. The first one has WAYYYYYYY too much wood.

I would personally do a light matte wood finish with Black leather/interior.
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Old May 7, 2009 | 09:29 PM
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the woodgrain is alright....but the brabus pics are sweet! i like the shifter too!
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Old May 7, 2009 | 09:34 PM
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like the carbon fiber from Barbus. anyone ordered carbon fiber kit from Woodview?
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Old May 7, 2009 | 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by yualfred
like the carbon fiber from Barbus. anyone ordered carbon fiber kit from Woodview?
+1 CF is really nice, I just wish it was less shiny. I'd love CF by the gear shifter instead of that black scratch/fingerprint/dirt magnet.
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Old May 7, 2009 | 11:29 PM
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+2 but folks it would depend on his interior color as well, personally I wouldn't like CF if I had the light camel interior...
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Old May 8, 2009 | 12:43 AM
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+1 CF is really nice, I just wish it was less shiny. I'd love CF by the gear shifter instead of that black scratch/fingerprint/dirt magnet.

I agree 100%!!! That shiny Piano plastic around the shifter has got to go. I'll most likely swap out for the carbon from Brabus!
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Old May 8, 2009 | 04:01 AM
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Thanks everyone for your input

I will be ordering the silver carbon fiber from wooddash or woodview (think they are the same)

I will post pics ASAP

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Old May 8, 2009 | 07:38 AM
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Madlor, good choice, please post pics when you install it.
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Old May 8, 2009 | 08:40 AM
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Madlor, good choice, please post pics when you install it.
+1 and pictures during the install, so we have an idea how easy/hard it is.
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Old May 8, 2009 | 09:33 AM
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please post a link where we can buy these kits from!
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Old May 8, 2009 | 12:22 PM
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Yesss please - The Brabus kit is looking sweeeeeeeeeet.
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Old May 8, 2009 | 04:11 PM
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Old May 8, 2009 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by fishsriz
please post a link where we can buy these kits from!
You can purchase the wood kit and a similar silver carbon fiber kit from the website below. The only thing I don't like is that the pieces from this company are flat. They do not seem to mold to the exact shape of the dash like the brabus kits. At least thats how it looks from the first picture. Everyone has their preference but I think the key to making this look good is to add the pieces in moderation just at certain key locations.

http://www.wooddashexperts.com/custo...t=37728&page=1

You can get the brabus silver and blk carbn fiber from the brabus website
I am currently in contact with one of their sales rep
I am trying to get a group buy going, waiting to see what they say
We know how expensive Brabus gets

I was set on getting the silver carbon fiber kit from woodview but I decided to wait and see if we can get a good deal from Brabus.

SO HOW MANY OF YOU WOULD BE INTERESTED IN A GROUP BUY FROM BRABUS IF THEY OFFERED.

http://www.brabus.com/index_usa.html

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Old May 8, 2009 | 04:29 PM
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Can you send me a link to where the actual kits are posted on the Brabus site. It's not very user friendly.

Thanks
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Old May 8, 2009 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Ballsofsteel
Can you send me a link to where the actual kits are posted on the Brabus site. It's not very user friendly.

Thanks
I tried to send a link but for some reason I get the same link no matter where I am in their site

But here's how to find them

Go to the brabus usa website http://www.brabus.com/index_usa.html

click on the tuning for mercedes benz at the bottom

click on GLK class on the right

then click on the interior & infotainment (to see pics at the bottom)

You will not be able to find any prices on their website

You have to call the brabus dealer in your area

In Los Angeles there are two (Irvine and Santa Monica)
(949) 797-0177
(310) 203-3900
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Thanks. What was the asking price of your Brabus dealer for the kits?
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Old May 8, 2009 | 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Ballsofsteel
Thanks. What was the asking price of your Brabus dealer for the kits?
Not sure yet but I know that they will be expensive!

I just spoke to a Brabus rep, he will get back to me on Monday to give me the price for the brabus interior trim kits

3 sets=1 group buy

Obviously, the more of us buy these kits, the more we save

I will get one (if the price is right)

Let me now who else is interested
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Old May 14, 2009 | 12:41 AM
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Originally Posted by MadLorGLK
Not sure yet but I know that they will be expensive!

I just spoke to a Brabus rep, he will get back to me on Monday to give me the price for the brabus interior trim kits

3 sets=1 group buy

Obviously, the more of us buy these kits, the more we save

I will get one (if the price is right)

Let me now who else is interested
I might be interested depending on the price.
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I might be interested depending on the price.
I'm still waiting on them but another company offered $1500 for 12 pieces (without discount) with group buy it would be cheaper of course

i doubt brabus would be lower than this

this guy will make the ey peices needed to make it look just right
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