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Old 05-02-2017, 05:23 PM
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Some retrofits: are they possible?
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I have a 2014 E63 AWD, this car does not have (i) home link, (ii) 360 cameras (only has rear view camera), and (iii) no active multi contour seats. Can I retrofit my car to have these on it?

In case it is possible to retrofit, which parts should I include?
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if you have money then anything is possible, would it be wise? I really think you would be better off buying the car you want.
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if you have money then anything is possible, would it be wise? I really think you would be better off buying the car you want.
There are not many E63 in Brazil, and I really looked for a car with these features. In my search I discovered that (i) home link is not offered in the Brazilian market; (ii) 360° cameras only very few cars came with it - and I was not able to find any in the market; (iii) the active multi contour is a conundrum, as I was not able to get from any MB dealer the info if any car came to Brazil with it.

Therefore, a retrofit seems to be a better option to have a car with all these perks.

I also want to add CCB, and I found where to buy them OEM, but I really must save some money as it is very expensive and import tax rate is around 60%...
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the CCB is probably the most bang for your $. The difference is very significant in feeling and braking power. The rest probably will be more $$$
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the CCB is probably the most bang for your $. The difference is very significant in feeling and braking power. The rest probably will be more $$$
Everybody tells me that upgrading to CCB is a no brainier, a must do as soon as possible.

The other 3 retrofits, the home link would be very convenient as I hate to carry the gate opener controllers, maybe it is not that expensive.

The active multi contour is an extremely fancy thing and maybe I can retrofit it by software.

Any thoughts on that?
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Originally Posted by jrosa
Everybody tells me that upgrading to CCB is a no brainier, a must do as soon as possible.

The other 3 retrofits, the home link would be very convenient as I hate to carry the gate opener controllers, maybe it is not that expensive.

The active multi contour is an extremely fancy thing and maybe I can retrofit it by software.

Any thoughts on that?
The other 3 are going to cost you a lot more than CCBs as it might involve new wiring harness, replacing bumpers, exterior mirrors, etc. etc.....
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If you have to pay a 60% tax on the CCBs, you might be better off flying here and carrying them back in your suitcase!
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I really think you would be better off buying the car you want.
This is true.
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This is true.
I also think one should not compromise when buying what you want and can live with. I rather wait that every time I get on a car or anything wishing that it "had" this or "that".
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I also think one should not compromise when buying what you want and can live with. I rather wait that every time I get on a car or anything wishing that it "had" this or "that".
Thats what I'm thinking. If you settle for less you will always regret.
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