I've taken several Pre-FL consoles and dashes apart, and looking at the ebay pictures they sure do look similar. The top of the cluster bezel looks a little different but that's the only thing obvious.
Surely worth a try...
Surely worth a try...
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Myth busted...The panels do fit.... but not exactly perfect or without having to do some modifications. For starters the top of the upper center console needs to be cut as the SLK has the retracting cup holders which I don't believe a Crossfire comes with. 2nd the glove box assembly in the corner has some overlap and will need some trimming. 3rd is a small gap near the gauge bezel which Benz and Chrysler have completely different gauges and bezels. I will look into cutting a piece a plastic to inset and make it less noticeable
So for $250 Crossfire interior pieces will work but will require additional work. For me I needed a full interior and was not finding anything in the Benz market for a reasonable price. They are Red but I had planned on having to redo any SLK interiors I came across since most are peeling.
As far as the center console bezel pieces I have seen a post where someone has swapped the Crossfire into an SLK and looked really good so I will be heading back to the salvage yard Monday to grab that piece and panel around the shifter. If these are able to fit it will give the car a updated look and look awesome.
More to come..
So for $250 Crossfire interior pieces will work but will require additional work. For me I needed a full interior and was not finding anything in the Benz market for a reasonable price. They are Red but I had planned on having to redo any SLK interiors I came across since most are peeling.
As far as the center console bezel pieces I have seen a post where someone has swapped the Crossfire into an SLK and looked really good so I will be heading back to the salvage yard Monday to grab that piece and panel around the shifter. If these are able to fit it will give the car a updated look and look awesome.
More to come..
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Update:
Scored all the Crossfire center pieces plus A/C controls, shifter bezel and knob for $120. Great deal on the parts considering I can now sell off my factory carbon fiber bezels and recover some of my cost on the interior swap panels.
As expected the A/C vent and radio bezel does require some modifications and you better have a Dremel handy and a pair of calipers for measuring.
I will post pictures latter of what needs cutting and filed but wanted to share this update for those who were curious.
Scored all the Crossfire center pieces plus A/C controls, shifter bezel and knob for $120. Great deal on the parts considering I can now sell off my factory carbon fiber bezels and recover some of my cost on the interior swap panels.
As expected the A/C vent and radio bezel does require some modifications and you better have a Dremel handy and a pair of calipers for measuring.
I will post pictures latter of what needs cutting and filed but wanted to share this update for those who were curious.
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