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Old 12-10-2018, 09:14 PM
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Hello everyone. I recently purchased a 2013 e-350 coupe black on black. I tinted the windows (legal so 50 in front and 35 in back) and blacked out the rims

Are there any other cosmetic mods you would recommend? Maybe even some slight performance mods?
I will also also add an automatic starter to the car, it’ll be useful for the winter time.
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Modifications to my 2013 E350 4matic Coupe

I also recently acquired a Black on Black 2013 E350 4matic Coupe.

I changed the front grille to a SLS-style grille. I also changed the from side marker lights from amber to clear.

I also changed the center caps to black MB center caps


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i like the looks, how much did these cost?
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Information on upgrades

SLS Grille from 55Tech on ebay

Clear Side Marker Light from fishcake321 on ebay

Black Center Caps on ebay
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Upgrade the GPS software

Here is information on how to update the GPS Software from 2013 to 2018
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My next upgrade is Akebono Ceramic Brake Pads

Too much black brake dust from MB stock brake pads, especially with Silver wheels.

I have had good experience with Akebono Ceramic Brake Pads. Here are the details



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I’m definitely ordering those black center caps!
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I like the side marker light change as well, but I am looking for a black to go along with my theme.

Still deciding on the grille change

I ordered the center caps.


Any other recommendations? or anything else you plan on doing to yours?
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Look at the smoked side marker lamps

These will complement your black theme
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There is an all-black SLS-style grill available

This might work for you. This is the seller and grill manufacturer that I used
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yup i already saw those lights on ebay and messaged the seller. For some reason the compatibility stops at 2012 e350's so I messaged him to confirm if they are compatible with 2013 models as well.

Also, how is the installation, did you do it yourself?
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I don't know how extreme you want to go but I've always been a fan of Prior Design Widebody kits:


If this is too extreme I would suggest doing chrome deletes on the doors/trunk/bumper areas to get a fully blacked out look.

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Lightbulb Front side marker lights installation information

Originally Posted by E350coupe_
yup i already saw those lights on ebay and messaged the seller. For some reason the compatibility stops at 2012 e350's so I messaged him to confirm if they are compatible with 2013 models as well.

Also, how is the installation, did you do it yourself?
Information about how to remove and install the front side marker lights are in this MBWorld post.

I had my body shop do the installation. They charged me an hour for labor.

BTW: Side marker lights for a 2012 E350 Coupe (C207) will fit a 2013 E350 Coupe. North American customers received the facelifted E350 Coupe as a 2014 model.

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Takata Airbag Recall

The Mercedes E350 Coupe (C207) was equipped Takata made airbags and are subject to a national recall. You will need to register your car and ownership information with MBNA.

Helpful information in this MBWorld thread.
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Lightbulb Set the right-side mirror to tilt down when car is in reverse

This process will also work for the Mercedes E350 Coupe (C207). See post #15 in the linked thread.
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Hello everyone. I recently purchased a 2013 e-350 coupe black on black. I tinted the windows (legal so 50 in front and 35 in back) and blacked out the rims

Are there any other cosmetic mods you would recommend? Maybe even some slight performance mods?
I will also also add an automatic starter to the car, it’ll be useful for the winter time.
LED headlights? AMG bumpers?
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LED headlights? AMG bumpers?
more info on bumpers?
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Originally Posted by SMG_CT
These will complement your black theme
do you think the light will still be able to shine thru or would I have to change bulbs?
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Lightbulb My experience with the clear side-marker lights

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do you think the light will still be able to shine thru or would I have to change bulbs?
The side-marker upgrade uses an amber color LED bulb that is compatible with the E350 CanBus system. When in use the bulb is quite bright. I was very please with the fit and performance. The brand is Depot, which has a good reputation.

I would check with the seller about the smoked side marker lamp upgrade. I also suggest that you search this forum and the E212 sedan forum on MBWorld., for ("smoked side marker" Depot). for more information
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I added the black center caps today and it definitely gives it a better look and goes with my black theme. I however do not want to go full blacked out as I like the black/chrome combination.

I ordered the smoke black side markers, can't wait for them to come in!

Still deciding on the grille.
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Thumbs up The black center caps look great

I also think that you will be pleased with the smoked side-marker lamps.
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Here is another view of the SLS-type grille on a black E350 coupe

I think this looks great on a black car
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more info on bumpers?
Just look for and photos of C207 with AMG package. Nicer, sportier bumpers and side skirts. Also slightly lowered for the factory.
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Exclamation Advice: You may want to disable the programmable easy-exit feature

My 2013 E350 Coupe has the "4-way pwr tilt/telescopic steering column -inc: memory, programmable easy-exit feature". The up and down adjustment stopped working recently when the temperature went below freezing and the car had been outside.

I discovered this thread via the Search function and tried many of the tips without success. Based on some additional research, I found the Mercedes Star Bulletin about the software upgrade for this problem (see attached file)

I spoke with the local Mercedes Service Department about having this software update applied. I was advised to that there would be a $209 "Diagnosis Charge" to have the SW update performed. I then asked to speak with the Service Manager about this charge. I was connected with the Senior Service Advisor who offered to look at car with no charge if I would bring it in.

He tried whacking the steering wheel from both the top and then the bottom while pressing the adjustment lever without success. He then said he would need to bring it into the shop to see if the Up-Down power motor adjustment was broken. I agreed to this.

It took approximately an hour to resolve the problem Here is what was done:
  • Cleared the code from the system to "Normalize" the system
  • Cleaned and re-lubed gear mechanism for the "up and down" motor adjustment
  • Applied the SW update
The the Senior Service Advisor did NOT charge me for the diagnosis charge for this service as "Customer Good Will" for my first time visit.

The dealership also washed the exterior and vacuumed the interior.

Going forward, I will leave the "easy-exit feature" turned off to minimize future problems.

More information about this common problem in this discussion in the MBWorld W204 Forum


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The side markers came in. I ended up doing the change myself, it wasn't too hard at all. I followed this youtube video

It definitely has a much better look to it now. I think the next thing I will do is the Grille change.


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