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More than I planned initially (I haven't tallied the total, nor do I want to lol). But, it's worth it knowing that I'm driving something that I'm proud of and it was fun. I only paid for parts, labor was all me. And, if I can drive it another 3 years, that's quite a savings from leasing/buying another comparable Merc SUV, which I had planned to do before Corona hit.
#21 (unanticipated) Replaced Side (aka Wing) Mirror Covers to Modern Benz Design w/ LEDs.
While contemplating how to finish the remaining 5 projects left for this anniversary face life/upgrade, I noticed some A*SH**E broke my left mirror cover by either slamming it in a certain direction. I really hate theses era Benz side mirror designs with their rubber gaskets that cannot be replaced by itself (mine are cracking) and they way the fold in hard and bounce back hard (which is prone to breaking).
Anyhow, I usually stick with genuine Benz parts but a set (L & R) of updated styled side mirrors at 2/3 of the price of ONE genuine part sold me. Just received them and installed it. I really didn't mind the look of the original design, but these give it an updated look with LED appeal. The floor lamps are white LEDs vs. the yellow halogen originals. Quality wise, it's alright, you get what you pay for.
Search eBay for this (couldn't cut and paste the link on my phone for some reason): Fits Mercedes W251 05~08 R-Class BLACK Arrow Type LED Side Mirror Cover R300.
Edit: probably go with a set of complete facelift mirrors. They're much larger than the tiny pre-facelift ones, which is important for towing.
Yeah I thought about that, but so expensive even used. Let me know if and when you get them installed (and photos), would like to know if it's a direct fit, works, etc. Good luck!
Frustration! The rear view mirror is loose, which I don't mind. But, when it movies around when going over bumps, it's bothering. I read up some ideas on the forum/internet and tried the cable tie method. Seems a little tighter, but not satisfied. There is a metal ring that goes over the ball joint. The cable tie goes over the ring as tight as possible, but I'm having mediocre results. Took it all apart again and put a piece of paper towel in the ball joint. Problem solved! Also cleaned the unit and wrapped the wires with cloth electric tape to cover the deteriorating wire foam (see photo).
What was the trick for opening up the mirror? I feel like I'm about to break mine trying.
What was the trick for opening up the mirror? I feel like I'm about to break mine trying.
Thanks for the great writeup!
The trick is to get a guitar pick (or something similar, no metal) and slide it through the gap starting from the top of the mirror (where the hole is for the mount). Gently slide the pick making the gap bigger. Then, it should release on some points. Then you stick the pick in the gaps and gently loosen until it comes off. Hope that works for you!
I had some spudgers for working on laptops, and they worked perfectly!
Started with the tie-wrap. Fingers crossed. On really hot days, the metal expands and lets it swing around, that's what is causing the loose mirror.
Shocking how much is going on inside the mirror. There's like 2 computers in there.
Thanks again for the inspiration and the tips! My 2007 R320 cdi thanks you.
Really love the wheels, btw.
I had some spudgers for working on laptops, and they worked perfectly!
Started with the tie-wrap. Fingers crossed. On really hot days, the metal expands and lets it swing around, that's what is causing the loose mirror.
Shocking how much is going on inside the mirror. There's like 2 computers in there.
Thanks again for the inspiration and the tips! My 2007 R320 cdi thanks you.
Really love the wheels, btw.
Got this in 2013
immediately I did the following upgrades
I upgraded rims to 20s
Added factory style mudflaps
Amg Style center caps
The 20’s with 265 tires with the mud-flaps give a eider stands
more and more now car turns head as not alot of r classes around , some people don’t even know what car it is
nothing done on the interior yet but I’m looking for very good brand of stereo that will work well with the existing setup
any recommendation guys?
thanks
Wow, your car is cleeeeannn! No one has stopped me at the gas station to ask ask about my R (like my 911 or SL), but yeah it's getting truly scarce to find decent examples like yours and mine. Only problem is the upkeep on these as the value does not warrant the upkeep expenses, so any upgrades have to be for the love of the car. I'm debating spending the money for a respray as the paint is showing its age parked outside.
Hi thunderbenz,
My sunroof button broke as well, its hanging down too. I have '07 R320cdi. Can I ask where you found a replacement?
Thanks,
KYMBR320
I bought mine on Ebay. It's not OEM because there is no OEM vesion as far as I know (it comes part of the OEM center panel). I believe it may work on R and ML but make sure before you buy.
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.
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