Aero Wiper Retrofit Discussion Thread

Harris · 12-09-2003, 09:37 PM

I have successfully retrofitted the aero wipers found on the 2004 W203 (and W209) to my '02 32. :p

But it is not a cheap mod at all (the whole thing cost about USD220)!

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oggle · 12-09-2003, 10:04 PM

Whoever gets this mod must also get the folding mirror mod.

calboy · 12-09-2003, 10:05 PM

can you post pics Harris? Thanks I'd like to find out more about these aero wipers

silberrosa · 12-09-2003, 10:30 PM

The aero wipers, known in Germany as "S-Line Wipers" are quite useful in that that provide better stability at highway speeds while typically emitting less noise at high and low speeds. These are one of several MY04 MR203 upgrades from the C/A209. Others are the rain sensor with 8 sensor array and center console with right/left opening top shelf. The other change for MY04 (not from the 209) is the adoption of the CL203 "cross knit" headliner material for the W and S203 which previously had the soft fuzz.

Kar don · 12-09-2003, 11:38 PM

Harris do they wipe any better?

Kompressor4u2nv · 12-10-2003, 12:17 AM

a little off topic, but when you have your wipers on can you feel it in your pedals...like vibrations each time they move? I can feel it in the clutch and brake whenever I have mine on.

CitronC230K_03 · 12-10-2003, 12:26 AM

i'd like to know if they wipe better as well. plus it a DIY job or do i have to have the dealer do it?

Sincity · 12-10-2003, 02:26 AM

Too bad we hardly get any rain here in the desert. Well...maybe that is a good thing!

DiWi · 12-10-2003, 03:39 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by CitronC230K_03
i'd like to know if they wipe better as well.

Yes, absolutely!! Less noise and better sight. The only problem: The new blades cost 4 times more than the traditional.

Dirk

danielkwak · 12-10-2003, 03:41 AM

Kompressor4u2nv,

It's raining in San Francisco and I felt the vibration on my break
pedal when I stopped at the light.

VERSUS · 12-10-2003, 04:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Harris
I have successfully retrofitted the aero wipers found on the 2004 W203 (and W209) to my '02 32. :p

But it is not a cheap mod at all (the whole thing cost about USD220)!

how did u do it ??
whats are the parts required ??:

mctwin2kman · 12-10-2003, 09:17 AM

It is normal to feel the wipers in the brake pedal. This is due to the fact that the wiper motor and the brake pedal both mount to the firewall and the large wipers need a lot of tourque to move them in a fast and efficient manner. Completely normal.

Harris · 12-10-2003, 06:22 PM

calboy: these wipers are the same as the ones on your CLK. You dont need to buy them!

AlBoston: I dont know yet. It hasnt been raining. But all new wipers are supposed to wipe pretty good. It is good just by hosing it.

Kompressor4u2nv: yeah, you can feel the wipers motor when stepping on the pedals. It is normal, BUT IMO, a design flaw. This shouldnt happen to a Mercedes. Only W203s has this problem.

CitronC230K_03: it is a 10 mins DIY job.

DiWi: Exactly. The wiper blade is a one-pc design, you have to buy the whole thing instead of just the rubber. Each blade costs $22.

VERSUS: just get it from the dealership.

nexus6 · 12-10-2003, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Kompressor4u2nv
a little off topic, but when you have your wipers on can you feel it in your pedals...like vibrations each time they move? I can feel it in the clutch and brake whenever I have mine on.

WOW! You, too, huh? Man, I thought I was going crazy when I felt the wipers through my pedals...

Daddymac · 12-10-2003, 11:17 PM

Talking on the topic of wipers, is there a way to fit the W202 one blade system on the W203?

SUNILP · 12-10-2003, 11:22 PM

retrofitting the single blade is out of question. The motor is mounted in a different location all together. Does any one have the part numbers for the new aero wipers. What's needed. I understand the inserts at 22 dollars are needed, but what else. Arms, etc... MB dealers are a pain when it comes to parts ordering.

VERSUS · 12-13-2003, 03:12 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Harris
calboy: these wipers are the same as the ones on your CLK. You dont need to buy them!

AlBoston: I dont know yet. It hasnt been raining. But all new wipers are supposed to wipe pretty good. It is good just by hosing it.

Kompressor4u2nv: yeah, you can feel the wipers motor when stepping on the pedals. It is normal, BUT IMO, a design flaw. This shouldnt happen to a Mercedes. Only W203s has this problem.

CitronC230K_03: it is a 10 mins DIY job.

DiWi: Exactly. The wiper blade is a one-pc design, you have to buy the whole thing instead of just the rubber. Each blade costs $22.

VERSUS: just get it from the dealership.

tks for ur reply~
what are the parts needed for the retrofit ?

Harris · 12-13-2003, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by VERSUS
tks for ur reply~
what are the parts needed for the retrofit ?

Two arms + Two blades + Two arm covers (have to buy the covers because the ones on our cars dont fit).

Harris · 12-23-2003, 04:10 PM

Here are the parts needed to retrofit the Aero Wipers on pre-2004 W203s:

203-820-32-44 wiper arm
203-820-27-44 wiper arm
203-824-07-49 cap
203-824-05-49 cap
203-820-10-45 blade
203-820-15-45 blade

tifosiv122 · 12-23-2003, 04:31 PM

You rule!

Erik

coppermine · 12-23-2003, 06:46 PM

How much would this retrofit set you back?

12-23-2003, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by coppermine
How much would this retrofit set you back?

VERSUS · 12-24-2003, 07:10 AM

tks harris~

SUNILP · 12-24-2003, 09:16 PM

I tried to order the stuff from the dealer and got everything to go through except the blades inserts. One is not available. I was told the are the same on both sides. Can someone verify this.

Harris · 12-24-2003, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sunman
I tried to order the stuff from the dealer and got everything to go through except the blades inserts. One is not available. I was told the are the same on both sides. Can someone verify this.

Nono. The driver's side blade is LONGER than the passenger side.

12-09-2003, 10:04 PM	#2
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12-09-2003, 10:05 PM	#3
calboy Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 417 Drives: 2003 CLK 320	can you post pics Harris? Thanks I'd like to find out more about these aero wipers __________________ *2003 CLK 320 - Click for more info...*

12-09-2003, 11:38 PM	#5
Kar don Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: GMT -8 hours Posts: 5,364 Drives: Mercedes-Benz	Harris do they wipe any better? __________________ 08 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 Iridium Silver/Black Leather - P2, AMG pkg, Parktronic, Ipod 07 Lexus GS350 Smoky Granite Mica/Ash leather - NAV, 18's, Sirius, AFS, ventilated seats, & Rear spoiler (gone!)

12-10-2003, 12:17 AM	#6
Kompressor4u2nv Almost a Member! Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 56	a little off topic, but when you have your wipers on can you feel it in your pedals...like vibrations each time they move? I can feel it in the clutch and brake whenever I have mine on. __________________ 04 Silver/Charchol 7 spoke 6 speed CD changer, Comfort and Sunroof package

12-10-2003, 12:26 AM	#7
CitronC230K_03 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 7,737 Drives: 2003 Citron Green C230KMT	i'd like to know if they wipe better as well. plus it a DIY job or do i have to have the dealer do it? __________________ \|\|\|\|\|\| 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

12-09-2003, 10:30 PM	#4
silberrosa Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 471	The aero wipers, known in Germany as "S-Line Wipers" are quite useful in that that provide better stability at highway speeds while typically emitting less noise at high and low speeds. These are one of several MY04 MR203 upgrades from the C/A209. Others are the rain sensor with 8 sensor array and center console with right/left opening top shelf. The other change for MY04 (not from the 209) is the adoption of the CL203 "cross knit" headliner material for the W and S203 which previously had the soft fuzz.

12-10-2003, 02:26 AM	#8
Sincity MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Vegas, baby! Posts: 2,249 Drives: '86 190e restoration project, '08 Acura RDX, '09 C63 AMG	Too bad we hardly get any rain here in the desert. Well...maybe that is a good thing! __________________ "Unofficial Member" of the Vancouver Benz crew. '09 C63 KLEEMANN MS-11S & K1. Charcoal delete w/K&Ns. SMERC upper strut bar.

12-10-2003, 03:41 AM	#10
danielkwak Almost a Member! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Francisco Posts: 34 Drives: C320	Kompressor4u2nv, It's raining in San Francisco and I felt the vibration on my break pedal when I stopped at the light. __________________ 2003 C320

12-10-2003, 09:17 AM	#12
mctwin2kman MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: York, PA Posts: 2,754 Drives: 2003 C230K Sport Coupe, 1986 190E 2.3	It is normal to feel the wipers in the brake pedal. This is due to the fact that the wiper motor and the brake pedal both mount to the firewall and the large wipers need a lot of tourque to move them in a fast and efficient manner. Completely normal. __________________ 2003 Pewter C230K SC C1, C4, C5, C7, heated seats, CD Changer, and 6 Speed. 1986 190E 2.3 Black, Auto, Mods to come soon.....

12-10-2003, 06:22 PM	#13
Harris MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 4,439	calboy: these wipers are the same as the ones on your CLK. You dont need to buy them! AlBoston: I dont know yet. It hasnt been raining. But all new wipers are supposed to wipe pretty good. It is good just by hosing it. Kompressor4u2nv: yeah, you can feel the wipers motor when stepping on the pedals. It is normal, BUT IMO, a design flaw. This shouldnt happen to a Mercedes. Only W203s has this problem. CitronC230K_03: it is a 10 mins DIY job. DiWi: Exactly. The wiper blade is a one-pc design, you have to buy the whole thing instead of just the rubber. Each blade costs $22. VERSUS: just get it from the dealership.

12-10-2003, 11:17 PM	#15
Daddymac Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 90 Drives: Acura EL, C230K, 997 C2	Talking on the topic of wipers, is there a way to fit the W202 one blade system on the W203? __________________ 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan, Alabaster White, Charcoal leather twin, bi-xenon, Bose, sunroof, CD changer, 6MT, "AMG" dead pedal 1997 Acura 1.6EL Premium - Canada's Civic EX in leather and Acura badging!

12-10-2003, 11:22 PM	#16
SUNILP MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2003 c320, 2002 s500, 1992 300SD	retrofitting the single blade is out of question. The motor is mounted in a different location all together. Does any one have the part numbers for the new aero wipers. What's needed. I understand the inserts at 22 dollars are needed, but what else. Arms, etc... MB dealers are a pain when it comes to parts ordering. __________________ 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

12-23-2003, 04:10 PM	#19
Harris MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 4,439	Part numbers for Aero Wiper Here are the parts needed to retrofit the Aero Wipers on pre-2004 W203s: 203-820-32-44 wiper arm 203-820-27-44 wiper arm 203-824-07-49 cap 203-824-05-49 cap 203-820-10-45 blade 203-820-15-45 blade

12-23-2003, 04:31 PM	#20
tifosiv122 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 3,112 Drives: C230 Kompressor Sports Coupé	You rule! Erik __________________ www.erikcohen.com

12-23-2003, 06:46 PM	#21
coppermine Almost a Member! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 63 Drives: 2001 c320	How much would this retrofit set you back?

12-24-2003, 07:10 AM	#23
VERSUS Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Vancouver Posts: 89 Drives: 03 C32	tks harris~

12-24-2003, 09:16 PM	#24
SUNILP MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2003 c320, 2002 s500, 1992 300SD	I tried to order the stuff from the dealer and got everything to go through except the blades inserts. One is not available. I was told the are the same on both sides. Can someone verify this. __________________ 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

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