SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Upgraded to anthracite alcantara headliner
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Upgraded to anthracite alcantara headliner
Thanks to my man Steve/MBenzNL I now have the proper headliner in my car. It used to be the light plastic type, now it is luxurious dark alcantara.
Official Designo Alcantara Antrazit Y83 of course
Official Designo Alcantara Antrazit Y83 of course
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Ahhhhhhhh! All is now right with the world! 
I like your steering wheel. I also notice that you have shift paddles. How did you get them?
I like your steering wheel. I also notice that you have shift paddles. How did you get them?
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sprins,
Very cool. I have similar headliner in my R230, except it is not Designo.
I just put in an inquiry to Steve about getting paddle shifters in my R230, I am hoping we can figure something out.
Regards,
-m
Very cool. I have similar headliner in my R230, except it is not Designo.
I just put in an inquiry to Steve about getting paddle shifters in my R230, I am hoping we can figure something out.
Regards,
-m
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Steve just cracked the code on the steering wheel mystery. When I was at his workplace he had just installed a 2006+ AMG steering wheel on his 2006- non-AMG car. Working of course. I'm sure he'll be able to help you.
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Who is this Steve..?
Respect!I would MOST DEFINATLY like my paddles to work in my non-AMG-car (2005 SL600)!
Is that possible, you mean..?
How do I get in touch with this Steve for some info..?
Anybody..?
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Steve is a user on this forum under the name MBenzNL, just search for MBenzNL on this entire forum and you'll get a bunch of feedback.
You can send him a PM or visit his website and contact him there: http://www.mbenznl.com/
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WOW!
So its now possible too install working paddles on a car that don't have paddles on it original?
I have been told that it would be impossible before this thread.
This is great news!
I would definitely want this done since I already have a steering wheel with non working paddles..
Maxabo, don't leave me out if You get some info on this since we both live in Sweden!
Nicke
So its now possible too install working paddles on a car that don't have paddles on it original?
I have been told that it would be impossible before this thread.
This is great news!
I would definitely want this done since I already have a steering wheel with non working paddles..
Maxabo, don't leave me out if You get some info on this since we both live in Sweden!
Nicke
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[/quote]Should be possible AFAIK. Just change some parts, do some magic and presto!
Steve is a user on this forum under the name MBenzNL, just search for MBenzNL on this entire forum and you'll get a bunch of feedback.
You can send him a PM or visit his website and contact him there: http://www.mbenznl.com/[/QUOTE]
Thanks ALOT!
I'll get right to it..!
Steve is a user on this forum under the name MBenzNL, just search for MBenzNL on this entire forum and you'll get a bunch of feedback.
You can send him a PM or visit his website and contact him there: http://www.mbenznl.com/[/QUOTE]
Thanks ALOT!
I'll get right to it..!
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WOW!
So its now possible too install working paddles on a car that don't have paddles on it original?
I have been told that it would be impossible before this thread.
This is great news!
I would definitely want this done since I already have a steering wheel with non working paddles..
Maxabo, don't leave me out if You get some info on this since we both live in Sweden!
Nicke
So its now possible too install working paddles on a car that don't have paddles on it original?
I have been told that it would be impossible before this thread.
This is great news!
I would definitely want this done since I already have a steering wheel with non working paddles..
Maxabo, don't leave me out if You get some info on this since we both live in Sweden!
Nicke
I'm all over it allready.
Sent him both PM here, and a mail to his company...
It's obviously a guy (company) located in the Netherlands.
So it's on the right side of the big water, from our point of view...
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Make a roadtrip out of it. It's not that far if you like to drive:
http://maps.google.nl/maps?f=d&saddr...,31.069336&z=5
http://maps.google.nl/maps?f=d&saddr...,31.069336&z=5
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Make a roadtrip out of it. It's not that far if you like to drive:
http://maps.google.nl/maps?f=d&saddr...,31.069336&z=5
http://maps.google.nl/maps?f=d&saddr...,31.069336&z=5
If I like to drive?
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And does he wear a funny hat????
Of course
Only problem, I just put my car away for the winter.
Neither she or me like salt on our bodies..
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I hear what You are saying, Its not that far and will be a perfect road trip this summer!
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...and that is on a 2002 W211 E220CDI! next week I will do the same on a 2003 W211 E500 and in 3 weeks on a 2003 W211 E400CDI...easy stuff - especially if the car is a 2005 or newer model (like the 2005 W211 E200CDI, the 2005 W211 E200k and the 2006 W209 CLK350 I did earlier)...
I think somebody needs to do something about some dust on a dash
greetingz,
I think somebody needs to do something about some dust on a dash
greetingz,
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...and that is on a 2002 W211 E220CDI! next week I will do the same on a 2003 W211 E500 and in 3 weeks on a 2003 W211 E400CDI...easy stuff - especially if the car is a 2005 or newer model (like the 2005 W211 E200CDI, the 2005 W211 E200k and the 2006 W209 CLK350 I did earlier)...
How long does the operation take..?
And what parts need to be bought..?
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Please note that the paddles shown on the pics above are NOT the 2006+ model paddles. They are the "AMG Performance paddles" for models built before 2006 and they will not fit Nicke's steering wheel.
Note the two screws on the back of the paddles... they are only on the relatively rare pre-2006 model paddles. These paddles are a little smaller than the 2006+ paddles and do not have that nice feel to it, that the 2006+ paddles have.
The 2006+ AMG paddles can be fit in a pre 2006 model, but it requires some pretty complicated tech work done to them.
Note the two screws on the back of the paddles... they are only on the relatively rare pre-2006 model paddles. These paddles are a little smaller than the 2006+ paddles and do not have that nice feel to it, that the 2006+ paddles have.
The 2006+ AMG paddles can be fit in a pre 2006 model, but it requires some pretty complicated tech work done to them.
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Please note that the paddles shown on the pics above are NOT the 2006+ model paddles. They are the "AMG Performance paddles" for models built before 2006 and they will not fit Nicke's steering wheel.
Note the two screws on the back of the paddles... they are only on the relatively rare pre-2006 model paddles. These paddles are a little smaller than the 2006+ paddles and do not have that nice feel to it, that the 2006+ paddles have.
The 2006+ AMG paddles can be fit in a pre 2006 model, but it requires some pretty complicated tech work done to them.
Note the two screws on the back of the paddles... they are only on the relatively rare pre-2006 model paddles. These paddles are a little smaller than the 2006+ paddles and do not have that nice feel to it, that the 2006+ paddles have.
The 2006+ AMG paddles can be fit in a pre 2006 model, but it requires some pretty complicated tech work done to them.
