'18 GLE questions on Retrofits: Distrionic, Armrest pass-through, etc.
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'18 GLE questions on Retrofits: Distrionic, Armrest pass-through, etc.
Hi, new to the forum and happy original owner of a '18 GLE 350 for a good few years now, it's been rock solid both off-road and in terms of reliability. When I purchased the vehicle, I didn't opt for the premium 2 pkg as I did not care for the ambient lighting or sunshades, likewise didn't opt for the premium 3 pkg because it was quite pricey and I didn't need much of it.
Now after a good few years I was looking to upgrade my GLE to a newer model but opted against it as the 167 doesn't have the same level of fit/finish and capability as my current vehicle. However, felt I could spend a bit and retrofit the few options I was missing at the time. If someone could kindly give an opinion on whether the following packages are available for retrofit and their respective cost, I would be forever grateful.
For reference my vehicle already has the Parking Assist package and Blind-Spot/Lane-Keep assist, so most of the hardware for distrionic should already be there I assume. I am willing to do all the work myself, so it would just be cost of parts.
Additionally, is it worth retrofitting the LED headlights? I find the current headlights good enough, the LED system certainly looks nicer but I'm not sure if its a ~$2k upgrade
Lastly, is it possible to use the trackpad in CarPlay? Currently it only uses the knob which is quite annoying.
Thank you for all of the help in advance
Now after a good few years I was looking to upgrade my GLE to a newer model but opted against it as the 167 doesn't have the same level of fit/finish and capability as my current vehicle. However, felt I could spend a bit and retrofit the few options I was missing at the time. If someone could kindly give an opinion on whether the following packages are available for retrofit and their respective cost, I would be forever grateful.
- distrionic plus with steering, brake assist, etc.
- illuminated door sills (no ambient lighting)
- heated/cooled front cupholders
- rear armrest pass through
For reference my vehicle already has the Parking Assist package and Blind-Spot/Lane-Keep assist, so most of the hardware for distrionic should already be there I assume. I am willing to do all the work myself, so it would just be cost of parts.
Additionally, is it worth retrofitting the LED headlights? I find the current headlights good enough, the LED system certainly looks nicer but I'm not sure if its a ~$2k upgrade
Lastly, is it possible to use the trackpad in CarPlay? Currently it only uses the knob which is quite annoying.
Thank you for all of the help in advance
