Aero Wiper Retrofit Discussion Thread - Page 3

c230_2k2 · 02-23-2004, 04:31 PM

this is just too bad i still have a long ways to go before my service B...how long does your blades usually last you guys?

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lars · 02-23-2004, 05:59 PM

My blades a year. In the warm cal sun probably less. The
UV isn't good for them.

eBalita Editor · 02-23-2004, 07:48 PM

it has been raining here in So Cal. one thing i could use on the c230 sport sedan would be a rear window wiper. water seems to just sit there. i wonder if the rear window spoiler would fix that.

redcoupe · 02-23-2004, 08:47 PM

For as much as they cost there crappy.

Harris · 02-23-2004, 08:50 PM

Maybe its time to change to the aero-wipers. After having them for a couple of months, I think they are better than the old ones.

SUNILP · 02-23-2004, 08:51 PM

i have the new aero ones as well and feel they are better.

c230_2k2 · 02-23-2004, 08:56 PM

what do you mean aero wipers? where can you get them?

vadim · 02-24-2004, 02:22 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Harris
Maybe its time to change to the aero-wipers. After having them for a couple of months, I think they are better than the old ones.

Harris -- I know you have provided the parts ## for aero wipers in one of your posts here, but what ticked me off was my dealer's inability to get the parts I had ordered plus another post by a US member who wrote that the US-spec (?) blades are the same for both sides... I'm sort of curious - how are yours compared to the stock setup as far as the wiping area is concerned?

TIA

Harris · 02-24-2004, 02:33 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by vadim
Harris -- I know you have provided the parts ## for aero wipers in one of your posts here, but what ticked me off was my dealer's inability to get the parts I had ordered plus another post by a US member who wrote that the US-spec (?) blades are the same for both sides... I'm sort of curious - how are yours compared to the stock setup as far as the wiping area is concerned?

TIA

The driver's side is actually a tad shorter than the stock ones. But you wont notice it if you are not comparing it side by side.

I am very positive that the driver's side wiper is shorter than the passenger side. It has nothing to do with whether the car is US spec or Canadian spec.

If you cant get them in the States, I can get it for you if you want.

Mark08859 · 02-24-2004, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by c230_2k2
i have 15k on my car i already replace my wiper blades once around 10k miles...how long does this wiper blades last? it was raining in so.cal yesterdya and when i turn on the wipers my blades are leaving little rubber streaks on my windshield..and sounds like my blades are gone again...it is starting to skip..

Wiper blades have no "guaranteed" life. They can last as little as three months depending upon conditions.

CHATMANR · 02-24-2004, 04:43 PM

Use Rain-X until you come up to the B service. You wipe it on, and buff it off. I'm also here in SoCal, and it's been a great help these last couple of days; esp. for the rear window.
Review Here

CitronC230K_03 · 06-05-2004, 12:37 AM

just got my car back today from the body shop. here are pics of my 05 taillights and 04 aero wipers.

CitronC230K_03 · 06-05-2004, 12:39 AM

heres my fresh new front end.

breastroker · 06-05-2004, 01:38 AM

Looks great.
Will really confuse the dealers, as Citron is no longer in the 2005 Coupes.

Also no Brilliant silver replaces by iridium silver and also Steel Grey.

CitronC230K_03 · 06-05-2004, 01:46 AM

i get my 05 grill Monday and will install that and post pics once its finished. i usually get comments from the dealers when i go since they either rarely or never see that color.

if you look closesly on the pic of the rear of the car, you can barely see i dont have my mirror in there yet. it arrives monday with my new rub strip for the driver side and grill. i have the old rub strip on there right now, just cleaned up.

breastroker · 06-05-2004, 02:04 AM

Where are you getting your 2005 grill from? Steve?

Your color matched grill looks much better on Citron green than the stock grill color.

CitronC230K_03 · 06-05-2004, 02:10 AM

thanks. yeah i got it from Steve. he's sending it with my rubstrip and euro splt mirror which had to be replaced. those get in monday. i like my color matched grill. i had that done when i had the work done on my car after some lady backed into me. i really like it and will keep it in case i wanna switch it out.

Jkw · 06-05-2004, 12:55 PM

Your car looks great, Citron is growing on me. I like the color match grill, Will your '05 grill be the same? , How about some before photos.
Jkw

theitalianjob · 06-05-2004, 01:27 PM

The '05 tailights look cleaner than the 04's,

CitronC230K_03 · 06-05-2004, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jkw
Your car looks great, Citron is growing on me. I like the color match grill, Will your '05 grill be the same? , How about some before photos.
Jkw

Thanks! Do you mean will I have the 05 Grill Painted to match the car? I haven't thought about that. I will definately post some pics of my new grill once I receive it and put it on Monday.

breastroker · 06-05-2004, 02:25 PM

Photos of what you have to do to make it fit!

CitronC230K_03 · 06-05-2004, 02:33 PM

Oh, gotcha. Most certainly! Wait unil Monday!

connectcctv · 07-01-2004, 11:28 AM

If anyone is interested

Part Nos for replacement Aero wipers

MA 203 820 28 44 OS Wiper arm £26.02
MA 203 824 06 49 OS Wiper arm Cap £2.71
MA 203 824 06 49 NS Wiper arm Cap £3.93
MA 203 820 38 44 NS Wiper Arm £51.90
MA 203 820 14 45 Wiper Rubbers £17.65

All prices Ex VAT

Also changed mirror repeaters

MA 203 820 13 21 £15.91 Plus VAT
MA 203 820 14 21 £15.91 Plus VAT

Addy · 07-04-2004, 01:22 PM

Do you have instruction how to swap it? thanks

connectcctv · 07-05-2004, 04:47 AM

Easy, Open bonnet and undo the 3 nuts holding the old ones in place. Remove old ones , fit new ones and replace nuts. 10 mins max

regards

02-23-2004, 05:59 PM	#52
lars Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 437 Drives: '03 CL230M	My blades a year. In the warm cal sun probably less. The UV isn't good for them. __________________ '03 CL230M paprika/charcoal

02-23-2004, 07:48 PM	#53
eBalita Editor Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: SFV Posts: 76 Drives: Black c 230 Kompressor Sport Sedan	something MB should think about it has been raining here in So Cal. one thing i could use on the c230 sport sedan would be a rear window wiper. water seems to just sit there. i wonder if the rear window spoiler would fix that.

02-23-2004, 08:51 PM	#56
SUNILP MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2003 c320, 2002 s500, 1992 300SD	i have the new aero ones as well and feel they are better. __________________ Sunil 1993 300SD Updated 2002 S500 Loaded to the Hilt 2003 C320 with supercharged e55 engine almost done 2004 E320 Wagon Getting Loaded 2008 ML320 CDI Package PIII

02-24-2004, 04:43 PM	#61
CHATMANR Super Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: From Oxnard; living in Ocean View Hills, San Diego, CA Posts: 520 Drives: '01 C320 SS	Use Rain-X until you come up to the B service. You wipe it on, and buff it off. I'm also here in SoCal, and it's been a great help these last couple of days; esp. for the rear window. Review Here __________________ Rob C. Totalled; $18k Thanks USAA! 98K mi. 2001 Silver C320 "Avantgarde" Stripped of Decals 19x8, [235's]; 19x9.5, [265's], Chrome HRE 540's Carlsson Coilovers & C32 Brakes installed by KWIK! 1991 Acura NSX-R [Comptech Supercharged] 1985 Toy Supra [Headers, HKS P-flow, Exh] 210hp 1988 Toy Supra Turbo [HKS Stage 3 [circa 1990] 325hp@22psi [stock turbo] 1994 Honda Civic EX Turbo [Rytek Turbo Sys/DPR Stage 6 Head] 280hp 1999 Honda Civic EX [Stock] 2003 Lincoln Aviator [Stock]

06-05-2004, 12:37 AM	#62
CitronC230K_03 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 7,737 Drives: 2003 Citron Green C230KMT	05 Taillights and Aero Wipers. just got my car back today from the body shop. here are pics of my 05 taillights and 04 aero wipers. __________________ \|\|\|\|\|\| OEM Mods: Convex Mirrors, Illuminated DoorSills, SL E-Brake Pad, W211 Indicators, COMAND, AMG Sways, AeroWipers, Climatronic, Electronic Folding Mirrors, AMG Brakes, PTS (Full), 2004 armrest, UHI, Linguatronic, OEM FireExtinguisher, full 2005 exterior, IMS, MB Sirius, Argos Bluetooth Mods: 20mm Spacers, SilverMesh, 6000k Philips Ultinon, PIAA Ion Yellow Fogs Scheduled Mods: CLK Heated/Vented Ortho. Seats, AMG spoiler

02-23-2004, 08:47 PM	#54
redcoupe Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 349 Drives: 02 ML	For as much as they cost there crappy.

02-23-2004, 08:50 PM	#55
Harris MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 4,439	Maybe its time to change to the aero-wipers. After having them for a couple of months, I think they are better than the old ones.

02-23-2004, 08:56 PM	#57
c230_2k2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 264 Drives: Alabaster White C230K Grey Int. and 2003 C32 pewter/charcoal gray	what do you mean aero wipers? where can you get them?

06-05-2004, 12:39 AM	#63
CitronC230K_03 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 7,737 Drives: 2003 Citron Green C230KMT	heres my fresh new front end. __________________ \|\|\|\|\|\| OEM Mods: Convex Mirrors, Illuminated DoorSills, SL E-Brake Pad, W211 Indicators, COMAND, AMG Sways, AeroWipers, Climatronic, Electronic Folding Mirrors, AMG Brakes, PTS (Full), 2004 armrest, UHI, Linguatronic, OEM FireExtinguisher, full 2005 exterior, IMS, MB Sirius, Argos Bluetooth Mods: 20mm Spacers, SilverMesh, 6000k Philips Ultinon, PIAA Ion Yellow Fogs Scheduled Mods: CLK Heated/Vented Ortho. Seats, AMG spoiler

06-05-2004, 01:38 AM	#64
breastroker Super Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas and Manhattan Beach, CA Posts: 723 Drives: 2003 C230 K , 2001 ML320	Looks great. Will really confuse the dealers, as Citron is no longer in the 2005 Coupes. Also no Brilliant silver replaces by iridium silver and also Steel Grey. __________________ 2001 ML320, Chrome 2007 grill , LED tail lights Orion Blue 2003 Coupe, Oyster cloth, Bi-xenon, 2004.5 Sports Sedan Wheels, auto, Sunroof, C32 AMG brakes, AMG sway bars and Eiback springs, Euro Comand, MB phone and voice control, 2005 grill and tail lights 2001 ML320 7 passenger, LED tail lights, W164 chrome grille, 2005 headlights with chrome trim, 2007 18 inch MB wheels. 1990 Bentley Turbo R w Azure chrome 17 inch rims

06-05-2004, 01:46 AM	#65
CitronC230K_03 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 7,737 Drives: 2003 Citron Green C230KMT	i get my 05 grill Monday and will install that and post pics once its finished. i usually get comments from the dealers when i go since they either rarely or never see that color. if you look closesly on the pic of the rear of the car, you can barely see i dont have my mirror in there yet. it arrives monday with my new rub strip for the driver side and grill. i have the old rub strip on there right now, just cleaned up. __________________ \|\|\|\|\|\| OEM Mods: Convex Mirrors, Illuminated DoorSills, SL E-Brake Pad, W211 Indicators, COMAND, AMG Sways, AeroWipers, Climatronic, Electronic Folding Mirrors, AMG Brakes, PTS (Full), 2004 armrest, UHI, Linguatronic, OEM FireExtinguisher, full 2005 exterior, IMS, MB Sirius, Argos Bluetooth Mods: 20mm Spacers, SilverMesh, 6000k Philips Ultinon, PIAA Ion Yellow Fogs Scheduled Mods: CLK Heated/Vented Ortho. Seats, AMG spoiler Last edited by CitronC230K_03; 06-05-2004 at 01:49 AM.

06-05-2004, 02:04 AM	#66
breastroker Super Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas and Manhattan Beach, CA Posts: 723 Drives: 2003 C230 K , 2001 ML320	Where are you getting your 2005 grill from? Steve? Your color matched grill looks much better on Citron green than the stock grill color. __________________ 2001 ML320, Chrome 2007 grill , LED tail lights Orion Blue 2003 Coupe, Oyster cloth, Bi-xenon, 2004.5 Sports Sedan Wheels, auto, Sunroof, C32 AMG brakes, AMG sway bars and Eiback springs, Euro Comand, MB phone and voice control, 2005 grill and tail lights 2001 ML320 7 passenger, LED tail lights, W164 chrome grille, 2005 headlights with chrome trim, 2007 18 inch MB wheels. 1990 Bentley Turbo R w Azure chrome 17 inch rims

06-05-2004, 02:10 AM	#67
CitronC230K_03 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 7,737 Drives: 2003 Citron Green C230KMT	thanks. yeah i got it from Steve. he's sending it with my rubstrip and euro splt mirror which had to be replaced. those get in monday. i like my color matched grill. i had that done when i had the work done on my car after some lady backed into me. i really like it and will keep it in case i wanna switch it out. __________________ \|\|\|\|\|\| OEM Mods: Convex Mirrors, Illuminated DoorSills, SL E-Brake Pad, W211 Indicators, COMAND, AMG Sways, AeroWipers, Climatronic, Electronic Folding Mirrors, AMG Brakes, PTS (Full), 2004 armrest, UHI, Linguatronic, OEM FireExtinguisher, full 2005 exterior, IMS, MB Sirius, Argos Bluetooth Mods: 20mm Spacers, SilverMesh, 6000k Philips Ultinon, PIAA Ion Yellow Fogs Scheduled Mods: CLK Heated/Vented Ortho. Seats, AMG spoiler Last edited by CitronC230K_03; 06-05-2004 at 04:45 AM.

06-05-2004, 12:55 PM	#68
Jkw Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Jersey Posts: 424 Drives: 2004.5 C 230	Your car looks great, Citron is growing on me. I like the color match grill, Will your '05 grill be the same? , How about some before photos. Jkw

06-05-2004, 01:27 PM	#69
theitalianjob MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: May 2004 Location: eight.five.two. Posts: 1,716	The '05 tailights look cleaner than the 04's,

06-05-2004, 02:25 PM	#71
breastroker Super Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas and Manhattan Beach, CA Posts: 723 Drives: 2003 C230 K , 2001 ML320	Photos of what you have to do to make it fit! __________________ 2001 ML320, Chrome 2007 grill , LED tail lights Orion Blue 2003 Coupe, Oyster cloth, Bi-xenon, 2004.5 Sports Sedan Wheels, auto, Sunroof, C32 AMG brakes, AMG sway bars and Eiback springs, Euro Comand, MB phone and voice control, 2005 grill and tail lights 2001 ML320 7 passenger, LED tail lights, W164 chrome grille, 2005 headlights with chrome trim, 2007 18 inch MB wheels. 1990 Bentley Turbo R w Azure chrome 17 inch rims

06-05-2004, 02:33 PM	#72
CitronC230K_03 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 7,737 Drives: 2003 Citron Green C230KMT	Oh, gotcha. Most certainly! Wait unil Monday! __________________ \|\|\|\|\|\| OEM Mods: Convex Mirrors, Illuminated DoorSills, SL E-Brake Pad, W211 Indicators, COMAND, AMG Sways, AeroWipers, Climatronic, Electronic Folding Mirrors, AMG Brakes, PTS (Full), 2004 armrest, UHI, Linguatronic, OEM FireExtinguisher, full 2005 exterior, IMS, MB Sirius, Argos Bluetooth Mods: 20mm Spacers, SilverMesh, 6000k Philips Ultinon, PIAA Ion Yellow Fogs Scheduled Mods: CLK Heated/Vented Ortho. Seats, AMG spoiler Last edited by CitronC230K_03; 06-06-2004 at 04:38 AM.

07-01-2004, 11:28 AM	#73
connectcctv Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: UK Posts: 123 Drives: Mercedes C270 CDI Est	Aero Wiper replacement Part Nos UK If anyone is interested Part Nos for replacement Aero wipers MA 203 820 28 44 OS Wiper arm £26.02 MA 203 824 06 49 OS Wiper arm Cap £2.71 MA 203 824 06 49 NS Wiper arm Cap £3.93 MA 203 820 38 44 NS Wiper Arm £51.90 MA 203 820 14 45 Wiper Rubbers £17.65 All prices Ex VAT Also changed mirror repeaters MA 203 820 13 21 £15.91 Plus VAT MA 203 820 14 21 £15.91 Plus VAT __________________ 2005 - C320 CDi V6 Est AMG pack-Parktronic -LinguaTronic-Memory Seats-Heated Leather-Self leveling Suspension-Bi Xexon-Auto Wipers-7 Speed Auto-Command-Phone-Rear air Bags-Lux Climate-Gear shift on wheel-Harmon Karmon sound-6 CD changer-Birds Eye wood 2002-2005 C270 CDI Est Bi Xenon Heated Leather.CD changer. Auto. Comfort Pack. Retro Comand. Retro Nokia intergrated Phone Hers SLK 280 Air Scarf. Comand, Phone, Heated Leather, Ipod, AMG, Memory Seat. Bi Zenon Last edited by connectcctv; 07-02-2004 at 08:47 AM.

07-04-2004, 01:22 PM	#74
Addy Almost a Member! Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 62 Drives: C240	Do you have instruction how to swap it? thanks

07-05-2004, 04:47 AM	#75
connectcctv Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: UK Posts: 123 Drives: Mercedes C270 CDI Est	Easy, Open bonnet and undo the 3 nuts holding the old ones in place. Remove old ones , fit new ones and replace nuts. 10 mins max regards __________________ 2005 - C320 CDi V6 Est AMG pack-Parktronic -LinguaTronic-Memory Seats-Heated Leather-Self leveling Suspension-Bi Xexon-Auto Wipers-7 Speed Auto-Command-Phone-Rear air Bags-Lux Climate-Gear shift on wheel-Harmon Karmon sound-6 CD changer-Birds Eye wood 2002-2005 C270 CDI Est Bi Xenon Heated Leather.CD changer. Auto. Comfort Pack. Retro Comand. Retro Nokia intergrated Phone Hers SLK 280 Air Scarf. Comand, Phone, Heated Leather, Ipod, AMG, Memory Seat. Bi Zenon

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