W204 Door Pins

nukefixer · 11-17-2008, 03:25 PM

Whats up with the mention of dorr pins on some posts whereby the lisiting of modifications is shown?

Why change door pins?

I assume this is something to do with the door hinge pins, do they go bad?

nukefixer

webada · 11-17-2008, 04:06 PM

cause they are cheap plastic and protrude out of the side panel, if you drive an automatic, you can't even put ur left (or right, if you drive on the other side) arm on the door comfortably.

jstaneff · 11-17-2008, 04:13 PM

Maybe a bit of explanation is in order.

"Door pin" is not intended to be confused with the hinge pins that hold the door onto the body. A Door Pin is the plastic thingy that sticks up allowing you to pull up higher to unlock the door.

Especially in the rear, they tend to simply break off on first/second pull. A fix has been developed for that.

For the front seats, they are uncomfortable when you rest your arm on the open window sill. They are poorly designed, and have bad effect when you do drive-in banking, drive-in food, etc.

Many other manufacturers have better approaches. The Mercedes door pin is a throw back to the 60s, but not as well done.

Helps?

joshg1001 · 11-17-2008, 05:57 PM

^^ that and because they are hideous.

webada · 11-17-2008, 06:01 PM

I miss the double pump on my bimmer.

Azn_C300 · 11-17-2008, 09:38 PM

I just heard that Brabus has corrected pins for the 204. The current listed pins they had associated with 204s were actually for 203s and were part marked as such. It's pressure held in the rear. Only problem....they're F'ing expensive.

rb23lb · 11-18-2008, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Azn_C300

I just heard that Brabus has corrected pins for the 204. The current listed pins they had associated with 204s were actually for 203s and were part marked as such. It's pressure held in the rear. Only problem....they're F'ing expensive.

how much and where (link) AZN?

they cant be more than 200 bucks right?

If they come in a 4 pack, ill split em with you... cus i LOVE my carbon fiber ones on the rear...

Azn_C300 · 11-18-2008, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by rb23lb

how much and where (link) AZN?

they cant be more than 200 bucks right?

If they come in a 4 pack, ill split em with you... cus i LOVE my carbon fiber ones on the rear...

Got that info from a shop near me. The owner also drives a 204 and has the new Brabus pins. Unfortunately, you won't be able to split as there's a front set and a rear set. They both sit flush.

dalazernet · 11-18-2008, 02:58 AM

They sit flush AND they replace our pins.... I'm almost 100% onboard at almost any cost. I just wish they slightly resembled the old golf tees -- these pins suck, I'll say it how it is. If your gonna make cheap crappy pins, at least get rid of the mold marks where they were broken out of the plastic mold. Ugh....

C300SportFahrer · 11-18-2008, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by dalazernet

They sit flush AND they replace our pins.... I'm almost 100% onboard at almost any cost. I just wish they slightly resembled the old golf tees -- these pins suck, I'll say it how it is. If your gonna make cheap crappy pins, at least get rid of the mold marks where they were broken out of the plastic mold. Ugh....

Talked with Mercedes here in Germany today. They can get the Brabus set consisting of 4 pieces 2 front, 2 rear for 80 Euro without Tax about 100-110 dollars factoring in exchange rate. If some people are interested I may be able to work a deal and get a few sets and get them cheaper than 80 a set. Shipping would be pretty decent too as it would only be a padded envelope for a few dollars.

let me know if anyone would be interested as I plan to order my set and could easily order more.

Shawn

Azn_C300 · 11-18-2008, 01:30 PM

they sell for about $125 here in the US. Installation will probably run you $30-50. Have to remove door panel in the rear from what I understand.

I've attached the old Brabus part#/price list for 204s. As you can see in the part#, they mistakenly placed 203 pins for the 204s.

AkaSigFreak · 11-18-2008, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Azn_C300

they sell for about $125 here in the US. Installation will probably run you $30-50. Have to remove door panel in the rear from what I understand.

I've attached the old Brabus part#/price list for 204s. As you can see in the part#, they mistakenly placed 203 pins for the 204s.

This is the Old catalog. It sounds like they have developed the pins for the rear. Copy-cats.

Azn_C300 · 11-18-2008, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by AkaSigFreak

This is the Old catalog. It sounds like they have developed the pins for the rear. Copy-cats.

yeah, I stated this was the old list to show that they were sending out 203 pins before. There are new ones for 204s now apparently.

nukefixer · 11-19-2008, 10:44 PM

Many thanks for the explanation!

AkaSigFreak · 11-19-2008, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Azn_C300

yeah, I stated this was the old list to show that they were sending out 203 pins before. There are new ones for 204s now apparently.

Do you have the new part#?

11-17-2008, 03:25 PM	#1
nukefixer Newbie Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Forest, Va. Posts: 17	W204 Door Pins Whats up with the mention of dorr pins on some posts whereby the lisiting of modifications is shown? Why change door pins? I assume this is something to do with the door hinge pins, do they go bad? nukefixer __________________ Nukefixer 2008 US-C300 Sport

11-17-2008, 04:13 PM	#3
jstaneff Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 416	Maybe a bit of explanation is in order. "Door pin" is not intended to be confused with the hinge pins that hold the door onto the body. A Door Pin is the plastic thingy that sticks up allowing you to pull up higher to unlock the door. Especially in the rear, they tend to simply break off on first/second pull. A fix has been developed for that. For the front seats, they are uncomfortable when you rest your arm on the open window sill. They are poorly designed, and have bad effect when you do drive-in banking, drive-in food, etc. Many other manufacturers have better approaches. The Mercedes door pin is a throw back to the 60s, but not as well done. Helps? __________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - C300 Sport Barolo Red, P2, MM, iPod

11-17-2008, 09:38 PM	#6
Azn_C300 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Anaheim/San Ramon, CA Posts: 1,108	I just heard that Brabus has corrected pins for the 204. The current listed pins they had associated with 204s were actually for 203s and were part marked as such. It's pressure held in the rear. Only problem....they're F'ing expensive. __________________ Current:'08 C300 Sport. Arctic White. Black MBTex. Pano, Brabus 3-Piece Style Spoiler, Clear side markers, Premier Full Bra, 8000K HID Kit, Polarg Super White and Stealth Lighting Conversion, Limo Tint, Tinted Tail, CF Pillars, CF Mirrors, 19" IForged Variant, H&R Springs, Speed Innovation ECU Tune, White Brembo GT BBK, K1 CF Grille Next: H&R Coilovers, Angel eye fogs, Euroteck CF front lip and rear diffuser, Meisterschaft exhaust

11-18-2008, 02:58 AM	#9
dalazernet Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Fairfield, NJ Posts: 411	They sit flush AND they replace our pins.... I'm almost 100% onboard at almost any cost. I just wish they slightly resembled the old golf tees -- these pins suck, I'll say it how it is. If your gonna make cheap crappy pins, at least get rid of the mold marks where they were broken out of the plastic mold. Ugh.... __________________ _________________________ 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 Luxury (click here for photos!) Black on Black \| 4matic \| Premium II \| Multimedia \| iPod \| Wood/Leather Steering Wheel Previous cars: 2006 Mercedes-Benz C280 (Pewter Metallic) 1999 Pontiac Grand AM GT Coupe (Bright Red)

11-19-2008, 10:44 PM	#14
nukefixer Newbie Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Forest, Va. Posts: 17	Many thanks for the explanation! __________________ Nukefixer 2008 US-C300 Sport

11-17-2008, 04:06 PM	#2
webada Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: nyc Posts: 446	cause they are cheap plastic and protrude out of the side panel, if you drive an automatic, you can't even put ur left (or right, if you drive on the other side) arm on the door comfortably.

11-17-2008, 05:57 PM	#4
joshg1001 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 205	^^ that and because they are hideous.

11-17-2008, 06:01 PM	#5
webada Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: nyc Posts: 446	I miss the double pump on my bimmer.

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