W211 AMG Discuss the W211 AMG's such as the E55 and the E63

211 Distronic install completed by Steve

Old Feb 3, 2006 | 08:34 PM
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211 Distronic install completed by Steve

Yep, it works as it should from the factory.... with all factory parts in place.

It's not a cheap install but neither is the option from the factory...very worth it in my opinion. Increased fun and safety both.

(Anyone want to buy a stock front grille from a 211 in great shape????)

Give Steve a shout for a price quote if you are interested, YMMV.
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Old Feb 3, 2006 | 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by DarkStar
Yep, it works as it should from the factory.... with all factory parts in place.

It's not a cheap install but neither is the option from the factory...very worth it in my opinion. Increased fun and safety both.

(Anyone want to buy a stock front grille from a 211 in great shape????)

Give Steve a shout for a price quote if you are interested, YMMV.
Thanks..

been there, done that!
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Old Feb 3, 2006 | 09:04 PM
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now the question is could the new distronic from 221 can be retrofit into w211 Its so much betteR!!!!
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Old Feb 3, 2006 | 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by DarkStar
Yep, it works as it should from the factory.... with all factory parts in place.

It's not a cheap install but neither is the option from the factory...very worth it in my opinion. Increased fun and safety both.

(Anyone want to buy a stock front grille from a 211 in great shape????)

Give Steve a shout for a price quote if you are interested, YMMV.
Are you selling just the grille, or the entire front bumper?
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Old Feb 3, 2006 | 10:14 PM
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tbone, selling just the grille. I now have a different grille with a cutout for the distronic radar "eye".
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Old Feb 3, 2006 | 10:16 PM
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now the question is could the new distronic from 221 can be retrofit into w211 Its so much betteR!!!!
is that the Gen 2 distronic...?
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Old Feb 3, 2006 | 11:44 PM
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How much for the grill? I might would buy it and get it painted black to have a mint one.
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Old Feb 4, 2006 | 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by BoBcanada
now the question is could the new distronic from 221 can be retrofit into w211 Its so much betteR!!!!
nope

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Old Feb 4, 2006 | 10:37 PM
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so the distronic plus won't work?... that's unfortunate...

another question is can the distronic with the SL/CL-style grill be retrofitted on the E?

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