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Dukun · 11-27-2005, 10:06 AM

I was considering the heating package option and I thought since i was living in california, and that the dealer doesn't have a car ready for purchase with the option, i got one without the heating. I did not want the wait and couldn't wait to get my hands on the car.
However, now I regretted not getting the package :(. Is there anyway i can have the airscarf installed onto my car? Should i go back to the MB dealer or do i have to do it myself and buy it after market? Anyway, my car is an slk 350 '06. so if there's anythig i can do about it, please tell me. thx ^^

ianx, manchester · 11-27-2005, 10:09 AM

hello and welcome,

unfortunately retrofitting airscarf is nigh on impossible!

apbaphil · 11-27-2005, 10:11 AM

It seems like a difficult after-production option. I can only imagine the amount of work it would take (and cost) including the seats and electronics involved.

Possible? I don't know, but someone here will be able to comment about that. If you can do it, then it is a great option. As someone else mentioned, even with top up it makes the SLK a comfy (if not practical) winter car. With top down, it is terrific.

Good luck!

Dukun · 11-27-2005, 10:15 AM

duhh.. then its too bad for me i guess. Hope someone can give me a positive reply. anyway thanks ^^. Should have seriously gotten the option.

Julien · 11-27-2005, 10:47 AM

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Dukun - 11/27/2005 1:15 PM

duhh.. then its too bad for me i guess. Hope someone can give me a positive reply. anyway thanks ^^. Should have seriously gotten the option.

I can't think of anything positive because it would require replacing the seats and the control panel between the stereo and AC. Plus all the wiring involved.

Tim_P · 11-27-2005, 11:42 AM

Just noticed - Juliens pic show the US cars have text labels on the lower Comand controls whereas my (UK) car has symbols.

(sorry if I'm late in noticing this!)

ianx, manchester · 11-27-2005, 11:45 AM

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Tim_P - 11/28/2005 7:42 PM

Just noticed - Juliens pic show the US cars have text labels on the lower Comand controls whereas my (UK) car has symbols.

(sorry if I'm late in noticing this!)

yeah, thats the norm for North American COMAND units

Woolly · 11-27-2005, 12:08 PM

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Tim_P - 11/28/2005 7:42 PM

Just noticed - Juliens pic show the US cars have text labels on the lower Comand controls whereas my (UK) car has symbols.

(sorry if I'm late in noticing this!)

...yes but we have DVD capability [:D][:D][:D]

taroliw · 11-28-2005, 02:34 AM

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Tim_P - 11/27/2005 11:42 AM

Just noticed - Juliens pic show the US cars have text labels on the lower Comand controls whereas my (UK) car has symbols.

Yes.. and I would rather have the icons, personally. After all, we don't want to artificially enhance the perception that Americans can read! [;)]

taroliw · 11-28-2005, 02:37 AM

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Dukun - 11/27/2005 10:06 AM

I was considering the heating package option and I thought since i was living in california, and that the dealer doesn't have a car ready for purchase with the option, i got one without the heating. I did not want the wait and couldn't wait to get my hands on the car.
However, now I regretted not getting the package :(.

Not getting heated seats was something I regretted in my W208, so I absolutely knew I'd be getting them in the R171. And knowing that top-down would be my preferred mode, Airscarf seemed more than prudent. Sure they add cost, but oh goodness they make the driving experience more pleasant.

I am curious whether anyone has info on the frequency at which these options are ordered... to get a sense of whether it might just make sense for these options to be standard in this car. Even in desert climates it can get extremely chilly after dark. [;)]