SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: MBenzNL upgraded my 2003 COMAND to 2008...

sprins · 2009-12-03 21:05:24

MBenzNL (http://www.mbenznl.nl/) upgraded my 2003 COMAND to 2008 and threw in some OEM carbon fiber in the process :y Old CD COMAND (2003, D2B, with ALU trim): https://img256.imageshack.us/img256/4038/comandoriginal.jpg New DVD COMAND (2008, MOST, with CF trim): https://img46.imageshack.us/img46/9986/comandnew1.jpg https://img266.imageshack.us/img266/985/comandnew2.jpg https://img46.imageshack.us/img46/8687/comandnew3.jpg https://img509.imageshack.us/img509/5074/comandnew4.jpg https://img509.imageshack.us/img509/7493/comandnew5.jpg Of course with full integration (steering wheel buttons and audio/nav/phone info in the instrument cluster): https://img509.imageshack.us/img509/5886/comandnew6.jpg And as a bonus Steve upgraded my Keyless-Go so that I got rid of the pesky Keyless-Go card. So the item below I don't need no more: https://img256.imageshack.us/img256/5743/keyless.jpg

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Dec 3, 2009 | 04:05 PM

sprins

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MBenzNL upgraded my 2003 COMAND to 2008...

MBenzNL upgraded my 2003 COMAND to 2008 and threw in some OEM carbon fiber in the process

Old CD COMAND (2003, D2B, with ALU trim):

New DVD COMAND (2008, MOST, with CF trim):

Of course with full integration (steering wheel buttons and audio/nav/phone info in the instrument cluster):

And as a bonus Steve upgraded my Keyless-Go so that I got rid of the pesky Keyless-Go card. So the item below I don't need no more:

Dec 3, 2009 | 04:26 PM

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Say whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat. How much did that cost?

Dec 3, 2009 | 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mdotpoker

Say whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat. How much did that cost?

Well, what I paid probably isn't representative. My car was the guinnea pig for this conversion (test succeeded!). Best to contact Steve for possibilities.

Dec 3, 2009 | 06:15 PM

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Steve K is the man!

BTW, what is that toggle switch on the right of the gear shifter, . . . eject seat switch

Dec 3, 2009 | 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by E55MKB

Steve K is the man!

BTW, what is that toggle switch on the right of the gear shifter, . . . eject seat switch

Hehe. No, that's AMG Speedshift Plus (installed by AMG). Same autobox program as the SL Black Series has as a matter of fact, but that one has a better switch

Blazing fast shifts on the autobox!

Dec 3, 2009 | 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by sprins

Hehe. No, that's AMG Speedshift Plus (installed by AMG). Same autobox program as the SL Black Series has as a matter of fact, but that one has a better switch

Blazing fast shifts on the autobox!

Cool how much did they charge you for that?

Dec 3, 2009 | 09:03 PM

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Looks great! If I didn't have an aversion to COMAND, that would be the way to go...Steve @ MBenzNL does great work.

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Dec 3, 2009 | 10:02 PM

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You can also get a CF gear knob, too. Either DCT Motorsports or Performance Products has them if Steve can't get you one...I got mine from Performance but that was before DCT offered there version.

Dec 4, 2009 | 12:38 AM

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DUDE, I WANT THE NEW COMMAND SET UP. HOW DO I GET IT!!!!!!?!?!?!???????

Dec 4, 2009 | 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by cryhavok

So does that mean that your car performs blipped rev-matched downshifts like the C63?

Nope, you're right. Not the exact same program after all. My guess is the rev-matching was added later when the program was refined.

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You can also get a CF gear knob, too. Either DCT Motorsports or Performance Products has them if Steve can't get you one...I got mine from Performance but that was before DCT offered there version.

Thanks. I'll look into that. Although I like how the knob matches my steering wheel now.

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DUDE, I WANT THE NEW COMMAND SET UP. HOW DO I GET IT!!!!!!?!?!?!???????

Check your piggy bank and contact MBenzNL!

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Dec 4, 2009 | 07:20 AM

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Looks surprisingly good, I like what you've done to your car. Just need a proper interior detail and maybe like a 63 rear spoiler for the rear.

Dec 4, 2009 | 09:02 AM

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Cool how much did they charge you for [Speedshift Plus]?

The list price is €1,150 excl taxes. You can check the AMG Manufactur Catalogue here: https://mbworld.org/forums/2645518-post5.html

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Looks surprisingly good, I like what you've done to your car. Just need a proper interior detail and maybe like a 63 rear spoiler for the rear.

LOL Yeah, the interior is a bit dusty and spotty here and there.

I'm not yet sold on the spoiler. I do like the naked look of the rear. But who knows in the future.

Dec 4, 2009 | 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by sprins

Well, what I paid probably isn't representative. My car was the guinnea pig for this conversion (test succeeded!). Best to contact Steve for possibilities.

So will there be a D2B to MOST conversion kit for the COMAND?

Dec 4, 2009 | 11:20 AM

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ARENT THEY IN EUROPE? I CANT EXACTY DROP OFF THE RIDE AT LUNCH

Dec 4, 2009 | 01:24 PM

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They travel, so depending on where you are they may be able to help you.

Dec 4, 2009 | 01:33 PM

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Just took a look at the PDF...I like the speedshift plus. How does this work?> Is it something you order (I don't see any order info or contact info??) how do you get this?

Also how does having the speedshift plus effect any ecu tunes that may tell the tcu to shift more aggressivly as part of the flas upgrade?

Dec 4, 2009 | 03:30 PM

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for those who wonder why this car got the 2005 to 2008 comand system installed and not the 2009 (NTG2.5) system the answer is easy: the 2009 comand NTG2.5 only works in combination with the new HK amp and HK speakers and that 2009 HK bassbox does not have an indent to leave room for the distronic control unit (as it is used in the R230 SLs from 2002 to 2005)...and this car has (retrofitted) distronic

The complete setup came out of an Austrian 2008 SL350 that got the NTG2.5 system installed (complete with HK sound, MMI, comfort phone) in combination with an hydraulic trunkcloser.

http://www.mbenznl.nl/index.php?opti...id=28&catid=49

Upgrading the keyless-go system to the newer system with combined key was surprisingly easy.

greetingz,

Dec 4, 2009 | 03:37 PM

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Just took a look at the PDF...I like the speedshift plus. How does this work?> Is it something you order (I don't see any order info or contact info??) how do you get this?

Here in Europe we have to drive to Affalterbach to get it done at AMG headquarters. Perhaps AMG private lounge in the US can help you over on the other side.

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Also how does having the speedshift plus effect any ecu tunes that may tell the tcu to shift more aggressivly as part of the flas upgrade?

My guess is Speedshift Plus is AMG's own TCU 'tune'. AFAIK they replace the TCU and install the switch on the console. By replacing the TCU I'd guess any ECU tune remains. But that's just guessing on my part.

Dec 4, 2009 | 11:17 PM

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Upgrading the keyless-go system to the newer system with combined key was surprisingly easy.

greetingz,

How did you do it if I may ask

Dec 6, 2009 | 08:53 AM

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I would be very happy to get rid of that plastic keyless-go card. I asked the dealer and they said it would take a whole day work to replace the entire system...

Dec 6, 2009 | 10:13 AM

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what is the cost for the parts required for the command upgrade?

Dec 6, 2009 | 01:55 PM

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Is MBenzNL doing this as a real business or is it more like a hobby thing? I've asked questions about the upgrade here in this thread (see above) and I've also sent a PM... No answer.

Also I didn't see anything like a pricelist or something on his website.

Dec 6, 2009 | 05:34 PM

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nice! ive been wanting to do that conversion.

Dec 7, 2009 | 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Sharkster

if you google MBenzNL you will find enough info to see that it is more then a hobby thing...we do this kind of work as a professional business and do that for private customers and MB dealerships in the netherlands, germany and the US.

I barely ever log into this forum and barely ever check my PMs (too much work, not enough time)...if you have questions and would like to have them replied, you can send us an email (in english or german)...we do not have any pricelists or webshops as pricing depends on the actual car, it's options and modelyear and our stock of available parts.

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I asked the dealer and they said it would take a whole day work to replace the entire system...

Upgrading the keyless-go to the cardless keyless-go can be done within 4 hours but as we cannot order locks nor keys for US spec cars, we will not be offering that upgrade for the US.

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ARENT THEY IN EUROPE? I CANT EXACTY DROP OFF THE RIDE AT LUNCH

based in the netherlands...operating worldwide (and traveling a lot)

greetingz,