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I can't speak highly enough about @BenzNinja he is such a great guy. Here are some pictures and descriptions of what he did for me in preparation of moving from the US to Japan in 3 weeks, needed some conversions done to include changing the radio frequency.
BN016 _ BenzNinja ADVANCED ILS+
BN024 _ Sport +/Individual as default Mode when starting vehicle.
BN035 _ ECO Start / Stop – last active mode.
BN042 _ Radio Frequency Change BN050 _ Head Unit & Cluster Car conversion USA>EUR EUR-USA or other.
Custom Code _ Tourist Mode to switch headlights LHD to RHD
Last edited by Williams707; May 28, 2023 at 07:47 PM.
I can't speak highly enough about @BenzNinja he is such a great guy. Here are some pictures and descriptions of what he did for me in preparation of moving from the US to Japan in 3 weeks, needed some conversions done to include changing the radio frequency.
BN016 _ BenzNinja ADVANCED ILS+
BN024 _ Sport +/Individual as default Mode when starting vehicle.
BN035 _ ECO Start / Stop – last active mode.
BN042 _ Radio Frequency Change BN050 _ Head Unit & Cluster Car conversion USA>EUR EUR-USA or other.
Custom Code _ Tourist Mode to switch headlights LHD to RHD
Those are some useful features, will there be an action trying a car that has a steering wheel on the left in a market that has it on the right though. I guess it is just a matter of getting used to right?
In Japan you can get any European car in either LHD or RHD. LHD is cooler to drive in Japan as most chose to have RHD cars. It's also cooler to have at car shows. I'm expecting that my Matte gray color will also be rare and unique in Japan.
In Japan you can get any European car in either LHD or RHD. LHD is cooler to drive in Japan as most chose to have RHD cars. It's also cooler to have at car shows. I'm expecting that my Matte gray color will also be rare and unique in Japan.
Thanks, it should be pretty straightforward since I did the conversions here. If not I'm lucky to have friends in Japan that can help me navigate any issues. Big thanks to @BenzNinja was getting the taillights converted that was a big challenge where unlike the US getting the amber turn signals on is required to be legal in Japan.
All Cars Lost To Hurricane Isaac (W124 E420 revived - added 88 Allante 14 S550, 17 S63
Your time there will be pleasurable.... do enjoy...
21 hours door to door is excellent.. usually 15-18 hours air time from houston to Narita for me.... usual stops in either denver or frisco... my company wouldnt foot non-stop....
Where did you fly out of.. stopover?
Next to the national car brands, you will see plenty of MB...i wonder how active the MB clubs are?
Enjoy
Originally Posted by Williams707
Just landed yesterday 21 hours door to door, have major jetlag so we've all been up since 1am...lol
Surprisingly the car will be here in a month shipped from NJ.
Flew out of Dulles, 50min layover at LAX. Japan has all kinds of Euro cars and exotics, car scene in Japan is the best in the world in my opinion especially in Tokyo. I lived in Japan for 30 years, done car shows and magazines, the car picture in my signature CLK 320 W208 I came in 3rd Place Euro Custom in Hiroshima in 2019. Sorry for the rushed response, on our way to get some Ramen
All Cars Lost To Hurricane Isaac (W124 E420 revived - added 88 Allante 14 S550, 17 S63
Oh.... youre not a japan newby... lol... sorry
Absolutely Agree on the car scene...
Enjoy
Originally Posted by Williams707
Flew out of Dulles, 50min layover at LAX. Japan has all kinds of Euro cars and exotics, car scene in Japan is the best in the world in my opinion especially in Tokyo. I lived in Japan for 30 years, done car shows and magazines, the car picture in my signature CLK 320 W208 I came in 3rd Place Euro Custom in Hiroshima in 2019. Sorry for the rushed response, on our way to get some Ramen
Is it possible to code air suspension where you can change the settings. It's getting old having to plug in the ODB2 module to adjust the right height at every car show or meet. If not I guess my only other option is custom air suspension. There's a shop here in Japan that can integrate it into OE.
If I get approved by the landlord to install fast internet I'll purchase the lifetime option. Mercedes-Benz Japan doesn't want to touch my car since it's from the US...saying they are afraid that if they connect the computer to my car there's a high risk I'll loose all of the settings you programmed in.
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.
