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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 09:27 PM
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Distronic, Can it be added?

I have a 07 S550.. It has no distronic on it. Does anyone know if it can be added ?
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 11:34 PM
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Yes it can be added, (just but not by the Dealer). Check out MBenzNL http://www.mbenznl.nl/index.php?opti...mid=28&catid=7 . You have the option to install either Distronic and Distronic Plus (which uses more sensors and hence more $) .
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Old May 12, 2010 | 05:21 PM
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Going back to Tele Aid- Mbrace is problematic

I tried mbrace for the last two weeks and had nothing but problems. I used Tele Aid for directions and Tele aid always came through. They have a live satellite system which knows exactly where your car is. In addition, Tele Aid saved my friend's life. I have no confidence with MBrace- they don't have the same real time satellite tracking system and therefore can't give step by step directions. You have to wait until the rep reads from a map. Good luck with that system on highways!
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Old May 12, 2010 | 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by phillygirl
I tried mbrace for the last two weeks and had nothing but problems. I used Tele Aid for directions and Tele aid always came through. They have a live satellite system which knows exactly where your car is. In addition, Tele Aid saved my friend's life. I have no confidence with MBrace- they don't have the same real time satellite tracking system and therefore can't give step by step directions. You have to wait until the rep reads from a map. Good luck with that system on highways!
I don't know what that has to do with distronic, I find distronic to be one of the best features ever...
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Old May 12, 2010 | 07:35 PM
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Distronic can definitely be added, and as mentioned above, Steve@MBenzNL is the best man for the job. I would honestly not trust the dealer with something like this.
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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 07:14 PM
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2014 CLS 550 distronic addition

I just purchased a 2014 CLS 550 after owning a 2010 E550 that had all factory options including diatonic plus. The CLS 550 has all options....parktronic, blind spot assist etc. but does not have diatonic plus. I did not think I would miss that option, but I found out that I really do. Is there a reliable and clean way to add the option now? I have only 600 miles on the car and don't really want to trade it in for a new car with distronic plus.
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Old Aug 11, 2013 | 01:05 AM
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Steve added it to my cars before. Definitely contact him.
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Old Aug 11, 2013 | 02:29 AM
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Steve is the man for that job. He Will add B&O sound to my car at the end of this month. The Harman Kardon goes out.
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Old Aug 11, 2013 | 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by ICTdesign
Steve is the man for that job. He Will add B&O sound to my car at the end of this month. The Harman Kardon goes out.


Can you please tell us. Who is Steve ,what's his contact and is there a website ?
Thx
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Old Aug 11, 2013 | 12:33 PM
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Old Aug 11, 2013 | 01:08 PM
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Steve = Mbenznl >> www.mbenznl.nl
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Old Aug 11, 2013 | 03:34 PM
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Not sure why dealers order these high end cars without the driver assist package. I would not buy another car without it.
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Old Aug 11, 2013 | 11:22 PM
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Anyone know if Steve is planning another US trip, it's been a while and I heard the European market has kept him busy and he was not planning any new US trips.
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Old Feb 23, 2016 | 11:25 PM
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Anyone know if Steve is planning another US trip, it's been a while and I heard the European market has kept him busy and he was not planning any new US trips.
any updates on this old thread?
I would also like to get ahold of Mr. Steve!

tried going to the webpage but cant read that language! heh
or find a contact email address for him

would like to add the distronic plus to my 08 cl550
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Old Nov 10, 2023 | 12:38 AM
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Hey I am trying to get ahold of Steve and the links in this thread don’t work. Any chance you know how to?
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