What a bargain- look great too....View attachment 45242 Finally got the brake calipers and new discs fitted.
Went for Brembo discs as they were a good price. I wasn't bothered whether they were drilled or not but at £100 delivered I couldn't complain really.
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Where did you source these new back boxes from, and if you don't mind my asking for how much please?Almost forgot, stuck new backboxes on. Similar to OEM but a bit fruitier sound.
Secondary cats to be removed when the ABC pipes are being done. Need to release the inner V8 that is currently a bit muted.
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OK. I can tell you about the door control module. There are how-to's on how to remove them but they're pretty easy.
1. Open the door.
2. With a pozi screwdriver (slim round shaft, not a square or hex one!) poke it through the airvent on the front top edge of the door. Look carefully and you'll see a screw. Undo it but be ever so ever so oh so careful not to drop it. Pull the vent out of the door, it's awkward so you'll need to be firm. They're tough.
3. You'll see exposed a sliding latch. Push it towards the back of the car and the door control module will detach at the top. Pull it out and upwards at the same time to safely remove.
The module has two plastic clips on the underside that dovetail into its trim (the module clips into the trim); these engage in slots in the resin-impregnated fibre of the door module assembly. Those holes can become enlarged over time, so you may need to wrap the clips in some 3M tape to make them a snugger fit. You may also find that a previous owner has broken a clip off, it's easy to do and results in a rattle/ squeak. So you'll need to make a new clip, I did this by using a small steel curtain pole bracket hammered flat and then hacksawed to size/ shape. I then screwed it into the plastic of the trim and job jobbed.
However, I've still got a squeak on both DCMs mainly when driving over poor road surfaces- so the entirety of the UK- and will be removing them both and adding 3M silent PTFE tape to the touch points when I get time.
USB power supply- I sourced an Anker 5-bar one, which I intend to wire to the back of the 12V socket, I'll run the lead into the centre console and mount it in the front corner.
On the Aux, I bought a Bluetooth dongle and have a mod to change the Tape drive input inside the COMAND 2.5 head unit to Aux. Again my plan is to run the Aux socket into the bottom of the centre console, the dongle then plugs in like a flag and I can have it permanently on charge.
I debated swapping out the COMAND to the facelift model but decided against it, I need to get the Navi head repaired then I have a 2014 or 2015 map disc ready to go.
If you're interested I also have worked out a mod for improving mobile phone service inside the car, as I find that I get dreadful reception due to the metallised glazing.
Oh- don't forget to stick a 12V socket in the boot for those weekend trips away to the coast with a fridge full of nice cool drinkies!
It's not wood effect - it's proper veneer backed by real wood.Think I'll wrap all the wood effect trim
Hilarious - I was just going to suggest Cybox to you Craig then the Op posted the eBay link! And it’s CyboxWhere did you source these new back boxes from, and if you don't mind my asking for how much please?
The pints are on me sir!Hilarious - I was just going to suggest Cybox to you Craig then the Op posted the eBay link! And it’s Cybox
They are about a mile from my home here in Bromborough- they did good work on my SL. I can check with them if you wanted- they’ll do the work too , if you stay over I can buy you a couple of pints
Mine are carved from solid!!It's not wood effect - it's proper veneer backed by real wood.
Mercedes seem to have spent a lot of time and effort in making real wood look as plasticky as possible, seems a bit of wasted effort in my opinion.It's not wood effect - it's proper veneer backed by real wood.