Retrofit Choices

SiLK · 02-07-2007

There are a few extra things that I wished my car had (apart from red leather interior!!) which I wonder if they can be retrofitted.
Things like:
Automatically folding mirrors
The reverse mirror function (when mirrors automatically tilt at reversing)
The remote garage opener memory buttons
The tyre pressure warning system

In some of them it's obvious that new hardware is also needed, but can they be programmed to function from the ECU?

Are there any other little things that can be added without having to spend a fortune or even simply by enabling an option in the ECU?
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Ynot · 02-07-2007

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Originally Posted by SiLK

The remote garage opener memory buttons

That's been done by one of member at mbworld.org, try a search, I can't recall his name right now. From what I can remember it wasn't too hard of an install.

**DansSlk** · 02-07-2007

OK mate,

Auto Folding Mirrors - New mirror housings and control loom along with a new console control switch and coding not too hard of an install but not something that can be done easy at home.

Reverse Mirror Function - Should be on your car as standard the manual should tell you how to set the reverse position and then you can enable it using the cluster.

Remote Door Opener - Plug and play job can be done at home without many problems.

Tire Pressure Warning - Can be enabled in about 5 minutes using the dealers star diagnosis machine no hardware required it uses the ABS sensors.

Another one i can think of is the volume remaining in tank option that can be enabled using the SDS

**dsb** · 02-07-2007

"Dinko" was the MBworld member that installed the garage door opener. It is a simple job. I looked into it months ago. I believe it cost $350 which I figured was not worth it. I have a small keychain remote that easily fits in the ashtray. Many manufacturers offer small keychain remotes for $20 or so.

SiLK · 02-08-2007

Thanks guys.

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Originally Posted by DansSlk

Another one i can think of is the volume remaining in tank option that can be enabled using the SDS

Dan, that'll will display the remaining volume of fuel in litres, right?
Is it accurate enough?

**DansSlk** · 02-08-2007

Yeah it's good enough it uses the same info from the SAM as the gauge does it just shows you the actual volume.

Ynot · 02-08-2007

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Originally Posted by dsb

"Dinko" was the MBworld member that installed the garage door opener. It is a simple job. I looked into it months ago. I believe it cost $350 which I figured was not worth it. I have a small keychain remote that easily fits in the ashtray. Many manufacturers offer small keychain remotes for $20 or so.

yeah, dinko is right, lucky man, just brought a green gallardo, my fav color.

http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=68312

**Woolly** · 02-08-2007

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Originally Posted by Ynot

yeah, dinko is right, lucky man, just brought a green gallardo, my fav color.

http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=68312

nice car, ... wrong green !!!!

Ynot · 02-08-2007

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Originally Posted by Woolly

nice car, ... wrong green !!!!

no way, that's the only green I would get for a Lambo. Lambo's only looks good in outrageous bright colors anything less isn't a lambo. IMO.

**Woolly** · 02-08-2007

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Originally Posted by Ynot

no way, that's the only green I would get for a Lambo. Lambo's only looks good in outrageous bright colors anything less isn't a lambo. IMO.

To be fair - I do agree with you - thats the only green for a Lambo,- unlike metallic BROWN Ferraris - yes, they do exist

**DansSlk** · 02-08-2007

Not feeling it to be honest it should be YELLOW

Ynot · 02-08-2007

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Originally Posted by DansSlk

Not feeling it to be honest it should be YELLOW

Are you feeling it now?

I think that's enough to convince you

actually I was never a fan either but lately it looks great, if not then there is a yellow one in the background from my first pic. *woah, my post almost took the entire page*

**Woolly** · 02-08-2007

Very nice, but there no point in having a small, cramped sports car where you can't drop the roof

**DansSlk** · 02-08-2007

Nah still cant get my head around the green.

Ferrari's are red (Can possibly get a yellow so long as your over 40)
Jag's are green
Merc's are silver
Lambo's are yellow
Maserati's are blue

Its a lovely car don't get me wrong a real beautiful machine but i would still feel like i am driving an Audi so i would need everything to be mega extravagant to help me forget and there's nothing like getting blinded by your paintwork to help out.

**dsb** · 02-08-2007

F me. That is ridiculous but I love it. I gotta say... I'm quite envious. He had a nice SLK55, then CLS55, now this?! What the F? I think he's 25 or so. Where's the money coming from?!

SiLK · 02-09-2007

I also detest green...
...BUT this green and in this car is AMAZING!!

My favorite color for the Galliardo though, would have to be that metallic orange they have!!

PS. By the way those are some excellant photos! Very pro job! Thanks for posting Ynot.
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Baron7700 · 02-11-2007

i have to go change my underwear now.

I have to agree with dan tho, A lambo should be yellow, as much as a ferrari is red. Benzs should be silver,....or black

jamesbond007 · 03-29-2007

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Originally Posted by Ynot

Are you feeling it now?

I think that's enough to convince you

actually I was never a fan either but lately it looks great, if not then there is a yellow one in the background from my first pic. *woah, my post almost took the entire page*

NOPE, I ain't feeling it, and it's not because of the colour.

Ynot · 03-29-2007

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Originally Posted by jamesbond007

NOPE, I ain't feeling it, and it's not because of the colour.

Are you saying you rather have your SLK then that?

Anyway to me that's one of the best looking car on the road.

jamesbond007 · 03-29-2007

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Originally Posted by Ynot

Are you saying you rather have your SLK then that?

Anyway to me that's one of the best looking car on the road.

Yes, or rather, I'd take the Lambo, sell it probably at 1/3 of its value new even with 2 miles on the clock and would buy myself an SL55....

02-07-2007	#1 (permalink)
SiLK Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kavala, Greece Vehicle: SLK350 Posts: 104 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Retrofit Choices There are a few extra things that I wished my car had (apart from red leather interior!!) which I wonder if they can be retrofitted. Things like: Automatically folding mirrors The reverse mirror function (when mirrors automatically tilt at reversing) The remote garage opener memory buttons The tyre pressure warning system In some of them it's obvious that new hardware is also needed, but can they be programmed to function from the ECU? Are there any other little things that can be added without having to spend a fortune or even simply by enabling an option in the ECU? .

02-07-2007	#3 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,801 Country: Thanks: 99 Thanked 236 Times in 180 Posts	OK mate, Auto Folding Mirrors - New mirror housings and control loom along with a new console control switch and coding not too hard of an install but not something that can be done easy at home. Reverse Mirror Function - Should be on your car as standard the manual should tell you how to set the reverse position and then you can enable it using the cluster. Remote Door Opener - Plug and play job can be done at home without many problems. Tire Pressure Warning - Can be enabled in about 5 minutes using the dealers star diagnosis machine no hardware required it uses the ABS sensors. Another one i can think of is the volume remaining in tank option that can be enabled using the SDS __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

02-07-2007	#4 (permalink)
dsb Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NorCal Vehicle: '06 slk55 Posts: 1,176 Country: Thanks: 67 Thanked 122 Times in 42 Posts	"Dinko" was the MBworld member that installed the garage door opener. It is a simple job. I looked into it months ago. I believe it cost $350 which I figured was not worth it. I have a small keychain remote that easily fits in the ashtray. Many manufacturers offer small keychain remotes for $20 or so. __________________ SOLD! 06 Mercedes Benz SLK55 Caspian Blue / Black & Ash *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

02-08-2007	#6 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,801 Country: Thanks: 99 Thanked 236 Times in 180 Posts	Yeah it's good enough it uses the same info from the SAM as the gauge does it just shows you the actual volume. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

02-08-2007	#11 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,801 Country: Thanks: 99 Thanked 236 Times in 180 Posts	Not feeling it to be honest it should be YELLOW __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

02-08-2007	#13 (permalink)
Woolly Founding Member #8 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Co. Durham, UK Vehicle: 2004 SLK350 Other Toys: Cars, Bikes, Boats & Aircraft!! Posts: 972 Country: Thanks: 29 Thanked 26 Times in 16 Posts	Very nice, but there no point in having a small, cramped sports car where you can't drop the roof __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 2005 BMW LT - 16 countries, 2 CONTINENTS & counting 2004 MB SLK 350 Andradite Green (6 speed manual] 1999 Ducati ST2 2003 Vauxhaul Vectra 1974 Triumph Bonneville 750 T140V 1937 Norton 500 single (all still current)

02-08-2007	#14 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,801 Country: Thanks: 99 Thanked 236 Times in 180 Posts	Nah still cant get my head around the green. Ferrari's are red (Can possibly get a yellow so long as your over 40) Jag's are green Merc's are silver Lambo's are yellow Maserati's are blue Its a lovely car don't get me wrong a real beautiful machine but i would still feel like i am driving an Audi so i would need everything to be mega extravagant to help me forget and there's nothing like getting blinded by your paintwork to help out. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

02-08-2007	#15 (permalink)
dsb Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NorCal Vehicle: '06 slk55 Posts: 1,176 Country: Thanks: 67 Thanked 122 Times in 42 Posts	F me. That is ridiculous but I love it. I gotta say... I'm quite envious. He had a nice SLK55, then CLS55, now this?! What the F? I think he's 25 or so. Where's the money coming from?! __________________ SOLD! 06 Mercedes Benz SLK55 Caspian Blue / Black & Ash *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

02-09-2007	#16 (permalink)
SiLK Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kavala, Greece Vehicle: SLK350 Posts: 104 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I also detest green... ...BUT this green and in this car is AMAZING!! My favorite color for the Galliardo though, would have to be that metallic orange they have!! PS. By the way those are some excellant photos! Very pro job! Thanks for posting Ynot. .

02-11-2007	#17 (permalink)
Baron7700 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennyslvania Vehicle: 2006 Slk 350 Other Toys: Lots of ATV's Posts: 1,601 Country: Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	i have to go change my underwear now. I have to agree with dan tho, A lambo should be yellow, as much as a ferrari is red. Benzs should be silver,....or black

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