from a W202 to a W204
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2012 C250
from a W202 to a W204
Hi all. I just bought a used 2012 C250 with 45k miles. I had a W202 10 years ago and never stopped dreaming of getting another one. I am ready to DIY. First few things on my list and of course needing your recommendation:
1. Tint
2. LED or HID headlights
3. LED interior lights
4. Navi module if possible
5. Replace the steering wheel switch for phone and volume control (scratched)
6. Only have 1 keyfob
7. Add a rear fog switch (if possible)
All stock....for now
1. Tint
2. LED or HID headlights
3. LED interior lights
4. Navi module if possible
5. Replace the steering wheel switch for phone and volume control (scratched)
6. Only have 1 keyfob
7. Add a rear fog switch (if possible)
All stock....for now
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Welcome to MBWorld. Grats on the w204.
1. Ceramic or Metallic
2. I'd highly recommend against LED headlights. Unless the housing is designed to specifically capture LED surface mounted light spread pattern, you're going to end up with reduced throw distance, uneven illumination, and light scatter. HIDs are a better option. However 2012 is also the year MB skimped if you don't have lighting package putting in reflector instead of projector for the low beams. The proper thing to do is retrofit projectors or just get an aftermarket housing like DEPO with integrated projectors to help focus the beam and reduce glare. Your call on that though. We can help you out with HID conversion kit. We have plug and play canbus units.
3. Interior uses all 194 wedge LEDs with the exception of the rear center dome that uses a 41mm festoon LED. Once again, we have units for this as well, so feel free to shoot us a PM or email us directly at aznoptics@gmail.com and we can help get you set up.
4. I know of one person who replaced their double din unit, but if you want Nav, might be cheaper and easier to just get an external.
5. Have not heard of any place that sells just that component by itself. Is it just the button logo scratched off?
6. can purchase another from dealer
7. switch can be changed, but will need to have a fair amount of rewiring.
1. Ceramic or Metallic
2. I'd highly recommend against LED headlights. Unless the housing is designed to specifically capture LED surface mounted light spread pattern, you're going to end up with reduced throw distance, uneven illumination, and light scatter. HIDs are a better option. However 2012 is also the year MB skimped if you don't have lighting package putting in reflector instead of projector for the low beams. The proper thing to do is retrofit projectors or just get an aftermarket housing like DEPO with integrated projectors to help focus the beam and reduce glare. Your call on that though. We can help you out with HID conversion kit. We have plug and play canbus units.
3. Interior uses all 194 wedge LEDs with the exception of the rear center dome that uses a 41mm festoon LED. Once again, we have units for this as well, so feel free to shoot us a PM or email us directly at aznoptics@gmail.com and we can help get you set up.
4. I know of one person who replaced their double din unit, but if you want Nav, might be cheaper and easier to just get an external.
5. Have not heard of any place that sells just that component by itself. Is it just the button logo scratched off?
6. can purchase another from dealer
7. switch can be changed, but will need to have a fair amount of rewiring.
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2012 C300 4Matic Sport Sedan
hey welcome your list seems reasonable but Navi will cost you 4000$ at the dealer if you DIY and know how to wire its probably half that cost. like Azn Optics said just but an external unit for 100$ and your good to go.
and if your steering wheel buttons are peeling or scratched you can just buy stickers to go over the current buttons. I think you have to buy the whole steering wheel if you just want buttons.
nice colour choice by the way.
and if your steering wheel buttons are peeling or scratched you can just buy stickers to go over the current buttons. I think you have to buy the whole steering wheel if you just want buttons.
nice colour choice by the way.
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2012 C250
Thanks for the responses. I guess Navi option is out for now. I saw a replacement switch on ebay for $ 50 but I don't know if it is an easy replacement.
I will go with HID's like my other cars and do the LED interior mod next.
I will go with HID's like my other cars and do the LED interior mod next.
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Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your purchase! Sounds like you've got some nice plans for your C250! Will you make a build thread once you get started?
If you have any questions or need assistance finding mods, let us know. We will be glad to help you.
If you have any questions or need assistance finding mods, let us know. We will be glad to help you.
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