my 2001 S203 C270CDI

[MBenzNL]

here are some pictures of my recently bought 2001 C270CDI in designo silver (029) with twotoned designo (nappa) leather interior...the car was bought with 100.000km and quite some factory fitted options (took me 6 months to find)...
Whatever wasn't fitted from factory has been added before I bothered to register the car...this first (and main) modification took almost 3 weeks.

AS IT WAS WHEN BOUGHT:

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AS IT LOOKED LIKE RIGHT AFTER I BOUGHT IT:

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AND FINALLY AS IT LOOKS RIGHT NOW...see any diferences?

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A full list of the modifications that were done (for who ever wants to know...):

LIGHTS:
- regular xenons replaced by bi xenons
- taillights replaced by 2005 taillights
- mirror blinkers replaced by 2005 blinkers
- front and rear blinker bulbs replaced by chromated blinker bulbs
- clear (AMG) foglights
- ambient lights in the back of both frontseats and under both sides of the dash

CONTROL MODULES:
- rear SAM swapped for a 2005 one
- front SAM swapped for a 2005 one (to gain auto folding mirror feature and passive cornering fogs)
- left and right door control modules swapped for 2005 ones (to gain auto folding mirror feature)
- climatronic unit swapped for an updated one

FACTORY OFFERED OPTIONS:
- 219 distronic (not completed yet - still need to update the ESP system)
- 228 auxiliary heater (with remote control)
- 231 garage door opener
- 260 debadged trunklid
- 265 debadged fenders
- 386 UHI phonekit (changed the factory installed 852 nokia kit)
- 390 voice recognition (english version)
- 481 steel carter protection plate
- 589 booster in center console for rear passengers
- 614 bi xenons (instead of 612 regular xenons)
- 679 spare wheel (who wants to drive with tirefit???) - 17inch AMG styling III
- 772 AMG styling kit
- 782 18inch AMG rims
- 810 BOSE soundsystem
- 816 comand remote control
- 840 factory dark tinted glass for the rear 7 windows
- 860 TV tuner
- 872 heated rear seats
- 875 heated windshield washer fluid
- "876" interior light package (doorhandles not done)
- "950" AMG sportbrakes (front only)
...all retrofitted options are added to the datacard of the car and will show in DC programms like EPC and FDOK in the future...

ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM:
- 6 disc DVD changer
- 80GB multimedia player
- two 7inch headrest monitors
- video switchbox (each screen can choose its own video source)
- two wireless headphones

MISCELANIOUS:
- H&R cupkit (adjusteable springs with shocks)
- evolution pedalcovers
- cupholder (nope - not standard in europe)
- elegance grill (gray) swapped for an avantgarde grill (black)
- rightside folding mirror swapped for a folding mirror with auto dimming glass
- updated centerconsole/armrest

greetingz,

[sf280]

I think you forgot your flat hood badge ;)

[Renn 208]

mooi fiets!

just beautiful. but speaking of bikes...just slap on a rack to make use of that roof and you and pop can go for a nice ride!

See you soon! (as long as you tell me when you plan on being here ;))

[tpliquid]

super sexyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

[HdS500]

Damn.

[BigDan]

Wow! I would expect no less from MBenzNL but I'm still impressed!

[Luwin1026]

Holy hotness! Way to go!!

I wonder if he got that wagon in anticipation of carrying around mini-MBenzNL's . . . ;)

[Ozzie Bob]

That looks incredibly low.... is that your 'every day' ride height? :o

Looks great, I especially like the OEM glass! B)

[azuki]

wow! that's cool!

[Kenzbenz]

you are the MAN. That car has found a good home

[krk230]

now that's what i call a proper make-over...

good job...well done... ;)

[redline]

Holy crap!! Hotness!!!!! Your my hero! I love wagons...

[sugrdaddey]

pure sex. :banana:

[714guy]

wow the wagon LOOKS fast just standing there. AWESOME job Steve, Just like always!!!!

[MBenzNL]

Originally posted by Luwin1026+--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Luwin1026)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Holy hotness!
I wonder if he got that wagon in anticipation of carrying around mini-MBenzNL's . . . ;) [/b]
I just like the look of the S203...plus our german sheppard can sit in the back.
<!--QuoteBegin-OzzieBob

That looks incredibly low.... is that your 'every day' ride height? [/quote]
I swapped the wheel for 17inch adharaz rims with wintertires and have raised the front 1cm and rear 3cm compared to the height on these pictures...as it was slightly low indeed.

I still have to update the entire ESP system to make it compatible with distronic (this car is 4 months too old) and have some more modifications planned for the future but I will have to save up first.

thanks for he thumbs up

gretingz,

[crazy00c230k]

that is one of the most awesome transformations i have ever seen....AWESOME!!

[Obsidian v2.0]

Wow.. excellent work! I can't even imagine the amount of hours that would of went into all that :D

[benzaholic]

speechless..ur car is perfect...cant describe it, but its perfect..my compliments to you on ur gr8 taste

[BadBenz94]

Absolutely incredible!!!!! Awesome car!!!! I love your modding style!!!! :D
Chris

[Tinman]

amazing. looks so badass!

L8

[dshr]

:o

Awesome way late but sweet ride.

[1998K]

:banana: :banana: :banana:

I'd like to own a car like your :rolleyes:

[PerzBenz]

damnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[Brabus]

Crap steve... you don't waste anytime...

[kameraguy]

Amazing how many additions/mods were done and yet the car looks like it came fro the factory like that. Clean and well done! :D

[Hank]

so fresh and so clean!!!!

[PerzBenz]

Originally posted by PerzBenz@Jan 29 2006, 09:58 AM
damnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
damnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[Tinman]

Originally posted by PerzBenz@Feb 1 2006, 09:21 PM
damnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
did you just quote yourself? you tool!

L8

[ryhi]

wow. never thought those things can look so good. we can always count on good looking work from you!

[MBenzNL]

thanks for the thumbs up

next up: carlsson chip (up the power from 175 to 204bhp) so that I can cruise the autobahn @ 250km/h instead of 220-230km/h.

greetingz,

[Renn 208]

Originally posted by MBenzNL@Feb 3 2006, 03:55 AM
thanks for the thumbs up

next up: carlsson chip (up the power from 175 to 204bhp) so that I can cruise the autobahn @ 250km/h instead of 220-230km/h.

greetingz,
What's this? an Engine Mod? The sky has fallen! Either that, or you've DEFINITELY hung out with too many amercians and at too many stoplights :lol:

[krk230]

wow that's a powerful diesel!

[MBenzNL]

Originally posted by Renn 208@Feb 3 2006, 02:57 PM
or you've DEFINITELY hung out with too many amercians and at too many stoplights
yeah - BAH...I kind of hate it...here I am - lurking for power modifications and big brake kits :angry:

greetingz,

[FrankW]

Originally posted by MBenzNL@Feb 4 2006, 06:53 AM
yeah - BAH...I kind of hate it...here I am - lurking for power modifications and big brake kits :angry:

greetingz,
vroom vroom

[pokerface]

wow!

[MBenzNL]

...today I took the winterwheels off (17 inch adharaz with 225/45-17 nokian wintertires) and put a set of new multispoke mercedes 18 inch rims on (225/40-18 front & 255/35-18 rear) for temporary use only...I did not drive with those as I do not want to wash rims like that, but who knows...I might go for those in the future anyways as I do like the look of it...:

http://www.mercedes-forum.be/forum/files/c270cdiadharaz1_969.jpg

http://www.mercedes-forum.be/forum/files/c270cdi-multisp1_369.jpg

..the car is back on the AMG IIIs as on the picture below BUT with the ridehide of the pictures above:

http://www.mercedes-forum.be/forum/files/270cdi-step36_193.jpg

greetingz,

[Renn 208]

Wicked!. Do those wheels come standard on any particular car? Or are they optional on another chassis? Please, do tell!

[redline]

Those look nice! I'm partial to the SL55 rolling stock!

[MBenzNL]

Originally posted by Renn 208@Mar 19 2006, 01:53 AM
Wicked!. Do those wheels come standard on any particular car? Or are they optional on another chassis? Please, do tell!
the rims have 209 partnumbers - so that is probably what they are used on...the rims look the same as the multispoke CLS rims (don't know if you get those in the US) but with a different offset

The thing I like the most about these multispoke rims is that they fill the fenders perfectly (with a 5mm spacer upfront) which is something the AMGs don't (those seem to need a 10mm spaver upfront and 5mm spacer in the rear to look the same)...I just don't see myself cleaning those rims (I have a 7 spoke max policy).

greetingz,

[FrankW]

a lot of spoke one looks interesting. kinda look like the Rally OZ wheels.

you raised the ride height? thought u wanted to be B) man....hehe

[Renn 208]

Originally posted by MBenzNL@Mar 18 2006, 06:04 PM
I just don't see myself cleaning those rims (I have a 7 spoke max policy).

Ah, so that's why you decided to get hitched! :P

[Mark Cummins]

Give that Vagon a Bath!!!! :D

[kameraguy]

IMHO those 209 wheels look the best :D I normally don't like that style of wheel but it really looks goo don your wagon.

I never thought of buying anything other than an Audi Avant....but I definitely would sway for a w203 wagon only IF Steve can replicate some of that magic for mine!! :rolleyes:

[MBenzNL]

...after having enjoyed the car for a while it was time for some more updated/upgrades...so: recently installed parts came out and went in again...makes me wonder how many times more I will do that...

The instrument cluster frame in the dash has been swapped for a W209 CLK one so that I could install a W209 DIESEL instrument cluster (with mainly W211 E-class avantgarde innerlife) so that I gained:
1) a better looking instrument cluster
2) permanently available temp gauge for the coolant
3) an extra variable setting to switch the auto folding mirrors when locking on/off
4) a warning that the sunroof is open when locking the car (W203 2001 IC didn't have that)
5) full support of the W211/W219 Tire Pressure Monitor System (which has been installed as well)

Besides that IC, I recently added an original mercedes AMG muffler as well (diesel specific) and I added the wiring and relais for parameter steering for which I will have to find the time to install the steering housing.

so - two more options to add to the car's datalist:
213 parameter steering
475 TPMS

http://test.mercedesforum.nl/forum/files/thumbs/t_203icstuff1_123.jpg http://test.mercedesforum.nl/forum/files/thumbs/t_203icstuff2_147.jpg http://test.mercedesforum.nl/forum/files/thumbs/t_203icstuff4_165.jpg http://test.mercedesforum.nl/forum/files/thumbs/t_203icstuff3_703.jpg

http://test.mercedesforum.nl/forum/files/thumbs/t_203amgmuffl1_119.jpg

greetingz,

[BadBenz94]

God do I love the talent you have and the ability to make it happen!!!!

I need to :
1. Find money to buy a new Benz
2. Find money to pay you to do some upgrades!! :D

Great work!!!!!


Chris

[Luwin1026]

Is there anything you can't do to a Benz? Good stuff - the cluster looks great!

[Dr. ///AMG]

That's amazing!!! Now the question is, can I put a w211/209 cluster in my W210? If so I'll do it!!!!

[55 ON IT]

Originally posted by Dr. ///AMG@May 22 2006, 07:27 AM
That's amazing!!! Now the question is, can I put a w211/209 cluster in my W210? If so I'll do it!!!!
:werd: I would so do a 211 cluster in my 208 as well.

[stoked]

haha we need a specific MBenzNL KnowledgeBank Forum where you can just post all your magic up for the world to browse and try to draw helpful inspiration from.

[krk230]

wow, that's amazing. i love the cluster upgrade. can this be done to a 190E? lol...jk

[tpliquid]

check out the milage 9999999999999