SL/R231: Parts is Parts: eBay and Craigslist R231 Finds OR Are you searcing for an R231 part?
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Parts is Parts: eBay and Craigslist R231 Finds OR Are you searcing for an R231 part?
Searching for a part for your R231? Or see anything of interest for an R231 on CL or eBay?
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I didn't want to derail OP's seat gear post so....
Haha Yeah Carbon Fiber $$$$
It wasn't something I was really looking for. My car already had a spoiler the original owner installed before I got the car. But its like the one you posted below, and it's off center just a tad so was planning on removing it anyways. But for that price, it's a no brainer and it doesn't have to be painted to match!
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Parts is parts!
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How about a real MB factory part for just a little more
Needs to be painted to match but....
https://www.ebay.com/itm/186038564841
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Or really splurge on some Carbon Fiber
throw an offer under $400.00
(this is the 2015+ part number so it will be matte instead of glossy finish)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/175891869127
throw an offer under $400.00
(this is the 2015+ part number so it will be matte instead of glossy finish)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/175891869127
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Over $2700 for the spoiler is nuts, anyway. Kinda like paying about $600 to replace a lost key.
Actually, I like the minimalist appearance of the cheapo eBay spoiler.
Actually, I like the minimalist appearance of the cheapo eBay spoiler.
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But goes against my Feng Shui rule of putting non-German parts on my German Car
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Woulda been the same for my C-Class...
Feng Shui, Feng Shua! What about all those OEM Polish, Spanish, French, and Czech parts?
Feng Shui, Feng Shua! What about all those OEM Polish, Spanish, French, and Czech parts?
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Nah, those are painted, and much more reasonable than the R231 Carbon version.
That one above on ebay for less than $400 is a steal....
That's why its a "rule" because we all know rules are meant to be broken
That one above on ebay for less than $400 is a steal....
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Which vendor did you use?
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So, how fast does one have to drive in order for these miniscule spoilers to have an effect on handling. HaHa. I realize most, if not all, do it for looks. Am I correct?
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(maybe the guy in Germany who posted a video of him hitting the speed limiter at 160mph on the Autobahn)
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I will say the one for $2700 better damned well add more than 10 hp!
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I just put my car back on the road last week after 4-5 months under a cover. It’s in the shop now while I’m in Miami; having some hood and nose freshening done including some paint accents for the grille. I want that ApplePLAY dongle!!
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Someone was looking for a glass style screen protector for NTG Navigation screens (The Pre-Facelift cars) - 149mm x 87mm fits well.
Though it claims to have anti glare coating, it still has quite a bit of reflection, but the screen itself is still very visible.
I have never been able to get the thin film style screen protectors laid down without air bubbles.
The glass ones end up being easier to install with no bubbles.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/284678842499?var=586327268652
Though it claims to have anti glare coating, it still has quite a bit of reflection, but the screen itself is still very visible.
I have never been able to get the thin film style screen protectors laid down without air bubbles.
The glass ones end up being easier to install with no bubbles.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/284678842499?var=586327268652
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If you have a 2017+ then it should work.
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The only viable solution I'm aware of is the one in @ThatsMyDawg excellent stickies thread, at the top of the R231 forum here:
https://mbworld.org/forums/sl-class-...y-install.html
It does require removing trim and some disassembly as detailed in the thread. I always use soft tools made out of wood (preferable) or plastic to remove wood trim, but there is always a chance of damage.
I also use masking tape to try to prevent damage. Just make sure it's not the super sticky type and remove slowly.
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This part is already officially discontinued by MB 😕
If you need one, they will become increasingly difficult to source,
compare @ $145 vs $1720 😳
https://www.ebay.com/itm/39536447502...&segname=11021
If you need one, they will become increasingly difficult to source,
compare @ $145 vs $1720 😳
https://www.ebay.com/itm/39536447502...&segname=11021
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Howabout the hood badge? I want to replace my original hood badge with dark blue background for the more current black background (on my ML as well as my SL). I briefly considered AMG versions but they're either stick-on or have different mounting posts.
So, sticking with the standard MB look but in black there are still different backs available; am I correct in assuming the top one here has the correct mounting pins?:
So, sticking with the standard MB look but in black there are still different backs available; am I correct in assuming the top one here has the correct mounting pins?:
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Be careful though, tons of ”reproduction” parts on eBay. (If that is an issue for you)
Try to find one from a reputable parts source, shouldn’t cost too much even from dealer….