W203 - how to give it more "life" ?

[Guest Tommy Tan]

Spidy wrote:

Hi Tommy,

very sui !

Do you have the "filmsy" grill problem as mentioned by s40at and sgbb ?

or may be the 4 fin one is better ?

where and how much you paid to do the angel eye and DRL ?

thanks for sharing.

Well, so far the grill is still good fr Taiwan. forgot how much i paid, i think ard 250. I also bought the chrome exhaust tip fr the same supplier.

The angel eyes comes together with the projector headlamp i bought fr Taiwan also. i think i paid ard $400+(exclude freight charge). And for the angel, done it at my fren workshop at only $80.

Cheerz!

[Guest Tommy Tan]

j888 wrote:

maybe we should organize our own w203 kopi session haha

Good Idea!

Cheerz!

[Guest sky55]

hi, new comer here with w203...planning to paint my ride as well...now problem is how can i get my iphone hook up to the car...sianz...

also thinking of changing my head unit to a aftermarket if really cannot..any advise

[Guest Spidy]

Hi sky55,

Cerano is doing a comand aps GB on another thread. You can ping him if you are interested. I am also exploring.

[Guest Spidy]

World cup kick off tomorrow night ?

May be it is a good time to do our w203 meet up ?

[Guest sky55]

Spidy wrote:

Hi sky55,

Cerano is doing a comand aps GB on another thread. You can ping him if you are interested. I am also exploring.

what is command ap?

[Guest kepiting1sg]

sky55 wrote:

what is command ap?

wiki it for U! :becky:

COckpit MAnagement And Data system - COMAND

Most of us are unfortunate owning a Merc that comes with the earlier "std

Audi 10 and now Audi 20 Head Unit" for our Sound system.

Which basically has only radio, cd & or cd changer and some lucky guys

nowadays has Bluetooth Telephone with iPod/iPhone integration whereas some unlucky people gets only auxilliary input for their sound system.

COMMAND comes as a

Merc COMMAND APS also comes in a few generations which offers more than the std HUs.

They basically comes with Navigation, DVD, BT, iPod/iPhone integration.

COMMAND APS FAQ:-

http://www.mercupgrades.com/COMAND+APS+FAQ-faq-10.html

[Guest Cerano]

thanks for explaination unker! (:

yes im trying to organise one. installer will be dropping by very very soon.

cheers

[Guest sky55]

sgbb wrote:

hi spidy. i bought my 3 finned ones at about $250. The 4 finned ones should be slight cheaper by abt $20 ba. I bought my depo projectors headlamps at about $540. rough guide. not sure where to get them in Singapore though.

hi, where u got those 3 fins? from ebay? i'm interested as well leh

[Guest alpha82]

i'm also interested bro... maybe the 3 of us can buy from the same ebay seller and save on the shipping? i'm also looking at the same ebay seller as Spidy.

[Guest alpha82]

Spidy wrote:

Hi Tommy,

very sui !

Do you have the "filmsy" grill problem as mentioned by s40at and sgbb ?

or may be the 4 fin one is better ?

where and how much you paid to do the angel eye and DRL ?

thanks for sharing.

i'm interested in a 4-fin grille from this ebay seller too. i've been looking for some time liao... i bargained and he is willing to sell at USD$150 total inc shipping. If you and sky55 interested too, perhaps we can order together and save more on the shipping?

can sms me at 93833375 or pm me.

BTW, can any brothers here guide me on the lowered springs? I have a set of springs that i wish to install on my ride. However, before i proceed to the mechanic, i'd like to know the following things:

1) apart from removing the stock springs and replacing it with the aftermarket springs, EVERYTHING else remains the same right? no sawing, no removal of any plastic or parts or whatsoever right? Everything else from the stock suspension set remains as it is except for the springs, right?

2) i'm using 19" rims with 235/35 profile tires... already, the gap seems like only 2.5 - 3 fingers... do you guys think it will pose a problem once i install my lowered springs? are there any offset problems with my current rims and tire profile? are there anyone on the same kinds of tires and YET still changed their stock springs without any issues?

3) does one usually have to do a wheel alignment after changing to lowered springs? is it a must for safety reasons? i don't want to anyhow kenna carrot chop by the mechs.

4) roughly how much is the cost of the springs installation? any recommendations on experienced and reliable workshop?

thanks in advance!

cheers!

[Guest bbwannabe]

wait wait!

don't need to gb! haha... I selling my old COMAND APS!

http://www.sgmerc.com/forums/showthread.php?p=128568#post128568

no need go so far to get it. get it nao!

[Guest sgbb]

i thought someone offered to buy over liao?

u havent sold?

[Guest sgbb]

sky55 wrote:

hi, where u got those 3 fins? from ebay? i'm interested as well leh

i got it in HK cos i was previously there and i handcarried back to sunny singapore

surprisingly 3 finned cost more than 4 finned.

if u wanna see it on the w203, just gimme a buzz

[Guest sgbb]

alpha82 wrote:

i'm interested in a 4-fin grille from this ebay seller too. i've been looking for some time liao... i bargained and he is willing to sell at USD$150 total inc shipping. If you and sky55 interested too, perhaps we can order together and save more on the shipping?

can sms me at 93833375 or pm me.

if u guys are buying from this guy. i also wanna chip in to buy the air-con cover.

quite nice also. he he...

[Guest blackmercs]

alpha82 wrote:

i'm interested in a 4-fin grille from this ebay seller too. i've been looking for some time liao... i bargained and he is willing to sell at USD$150 total inc shipping. If you and sky55 interested too, perhaps we can order together and save more on the shipping?

can sms me at 93833375 or pm me.

BTW, can any brothers here guide me on the lowered springs? I have a set of springs that i wish to install on my ride. However, before i proceed to the mechanic, i'd like to know the following things:

1) apart from removing the stock springs and replacing it with the aftermarket springs, EVERYTHING else remains the same right? no sawing, no removal of any plastic or parts or whatsoever right? Everything else from the stock suspension set remains as it is except for the springs, right?

2) i'm using 19" rims with 235/35 profile tires... already, the gap seems like only 2.5 - 3 fingers... do you guys think it will pose a problem once i install my lowered springs? are there any offset problems with my current rims and tire profile? are there anyone on the same kinds of tires and YET still changed their stock springs without any issues?

3) does one usually have to do a wheel alignment after changing to lowered springs? is it a must for safety reasons? i don't want to anyhow kenna carrot chop by the mechs.

4) roughly how much is the cost of the springs installation? any recommendations on experienced and reliable workshop?

thanks in advance!

cheers!

Before u do anything, u needs to know whether "the spring" is meant for yr model, else dont even think of replacing it as it might damage yr shock abosrber in the long run. Apart from this, it is not expensive at all for lowering springs.

1) Yes

2) No one can answered yr question coz depends on yr spring model and made. Difference makers have different gaps drops etc. In the event its rub against yr fender send it for fender rubbing MIGHT solve yr problems.

3) Yes, MUST send it for alignment. Look for workshop thats has this alignment equipment, so that any rectification can be done on the spot. Btw, the purpose of alignment are mainly for aligning to straighten yr car not so much on safety reason. However, if yr car are not straighten its might post dangers to others road user too....hmmmmm

4) Estimated cost - labour cost $200, alignment $150~180, i might be wrong on the pricing.

Lastly, for yr guideline, my eibach pro-kit cost me $580 plus plus including labour, alignment, GST and the lowering springs. Hence, my advice is better to purchase a new set rather than getting a used one.

[Guest s40at]

Spidy wrote:

World cup kick off tomorrow night ?

May be it is a good time to do our w203 meet up ?

Hi Spidy,

Good idea. Let's organise a meet up within the W203s, more things to share. But the "lao chiaos" must come cos otherwise the "xin chiao" with virgin/untouched W203s with not much mod turn up also no use.

Propose Kallang KFC/MacD is still a good place to meet up with sufficiently big car park and catch up over drinks there.

S40at

[Guest blackmercs]

s40at wrote:

Hi Spidy,

Good idea. Let's organise a meet up within the W203s, more things to share. But the "lao chiaos" must come cos otherwise the "xin chiao" with virgin/untouched W203s with not much mod turn up also no use.

Propose Kallang KFC/MacD is still a good place to meet up with sufficiently big car park and catch up over drinks there.

S40at

Come for e monthly Meetup, simi chiaos & bu will be there.

[Guest ACSLK]

blackmercs wrote:

Come for e monthly Meetup, simi chiaos & bu will be there.

Lol.............................but i think they meant mini W203 meet-up........

vroom vroom

cheers

[Guest bbwannabe]

sgbb wrote:

i thought someone offered to buy over liao?

u havent sold?

haven't! offer me a good price i chop chop give you liao. haha..

[Guest alpha82]

blackmerc: thanks bro! i bought brabus. specially for w203.

spidy: i got your PM on the items you want. are u in a hurry to get the items? cause i've been really busy lately. think i'll only get to msg him on ebay on sunday... btw, as for your other items, perhaps u can send me pictures of the items. if not, later i order wrong one how? =X

eh, who else wanted to order from the same ebay seller?

[Guest sgbb]

s40at wrote:

Hi Spidy,

Good idea. Let's organise a meet up within the W203s, more things to share. But the "lao chiaos" must come cos otherwise the "xin chiao" with virgin/untouched W203s with not much mod turn up also no use.

Propose Kallang KFC/MacD is still a good place to meet up with sufficiently big car park and catch up over drinks there.

S40at

sweee sweeee.....

can the w203s meet up and share abt stuff?

hee heee.....text me text me~!

cheers

[Guest sky55]

sgbb wrote:

sweee sweeee.....

can the w203s meet up and share abt stuff?

hee heee.....text me text me~!

cheers

i will like to come out to meet up with you guys as well...but just to learn more abt the car....any suggestion for time and place?

[Guest sgbb]

now lor......can meet anywhere.

west coast Mac? kallang Mac?

[Guest alpha82]

bro, that's too last minute already. lol