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Old 06-14-2016, 08:21 AM
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Hi, here is one C55 AMG from Finland!

I have had it for almost a whole year now.
I have removed the resonator and it sounds good without it.
Roof and trunk spoiler are wrapped and rear lights smoke tinted. Japan Racing 18" wheels 8.5 front and 9.5 rear.

I had some transmission issues and i had the torque converter changed at the dealer + some other things in the gearbox (cost 4000 euros) it helped a bit. I still would need to get the spark plugs and plug wires changed because of some misfire.




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Originally Posted by vvennu
Hi, here is one C55 AMG from Finland!

I have had it for almost a whole year now.
I have removed the resonator and it sounds good without it.
Roof and trunk spoiler are wrapped and rear lights smoke tinted. Japan Racing 18" wheels 8.5 front and 9.5 rear.

I had some transmission issues and i had the torque converter changed at the dealer + some other things in the gearbox (cost 4000 euros) it helped a bit. I still would need to get the spark plugs and plug wires changed because of some misfire.




U send me more info on wheels they sharp
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Looking good. Get those headlights cleaned and add the R172 V8 AMG fender badges
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Looking good. Get those headlights cleaned and add the R172 V8 AMG fender badges
Europeans are smart, they debadge, not add more.

Besides, if they can't figure it out after some exhaust work, who cares to advertise?
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U send me more info on wheels they sharp
They are Japan Racing jr18. Front's are 18x8,5 inch and rear's are 18x9,5 inch. Offset 35 both front and rear. I have 15mm spacers front and 20mm rear. I would like to go lower in front but haven't got coilovers or anything yet.
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Looking good. Get those headlights cleaned and add the R172 V8 AMG fender badges
Yeah headlights are on the list to do they look awful like that I haven't eaven thought about the fender badges but i ordered them now and i'll try them on and see if i like them
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"I had some transmission issues and i had the torque converter changed at the dealer + some other things in the gearbox (cost 4000 euros) it helped a bit."


Good looking car there pal. Mind telling me what sounds you heard or problems you experienced which led to your decision of changing the torque converter and you mention other tranny components?
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Originally Posted by Khan 55
"I had some transmission issues and i had the torque converter changed at the dealer + some other things in the gearbox (cost 4000 euros) it helped a bit."


Good looking car there pal. Mind telling me what sounds you heard or problems you experienced which led to your decision of changing the torque converter and you mention other tranny components?
Yes, thank you! Well when with cold engine in the mornings the car jerked pretty hard at around 1700rpm and that was the main thing. The car also was shaking when idle but after the transmission fix it didn't go away and new analysis for that is the spark plugs and wires. I changed the transmission oils two times but it had no effect on anything. Finally the main dealer here in Finland checked the car and said there was glycol leak and they said that the torque converter needs to be changed also. I didn't think about it more and just said that they can do what they think needs to be done. Oils were ofcourse changed too and i think the KYB valve and some wiring and stuff i don't know how to say in english But it helped and the jerk is now pretty much gone.
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Perkele, that's a nice C55
wheels are they lightweight?
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Originally Posted by vvennu
Yes, thank you! Well when with cold engine in the mornings the car jerked pretty hard at around 1700rpm and that was the main thing. The car also was shaking when idle but after the transmission fix it didn't go away and new analysis for that is the spark plugs and wires. I changed the transmission oils two times but it had no effect on anything. Finally the main dealer here in Finland checked the car and said there was glycol leak and they said that the torque converter needs to be changed also. I didn't think about it more and just said that they can do what they think needs to be done. Oils were ofcourse changed too and i think the KYB valve and some wiring and stuff i don't know how to say in english But it helped and the jerk is now pretty much gone.

The reason the car jerks around 1700 rpm is often the PWM-solenoid in the
gearbox. Occurs when cold. Change it!

https://mbworld.org/forums/c32-amg-c...em-solved.html

Rough idle is often caused by bad motormounts/gearboxmount.
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Originally Posted by amgen
The reason the car jerks around 1700 rpm is often the PWM-solenoid in the
gearbox. Occurs when cold. Change it!

https://mbworld.org/forums/c32-amg-c...em-solved.html

Rough idle is often caused by bad motormounts/gearboxmount.
Its awesome how clairvoyant you are. Are you going to pay for the parts if your wrong?

Oh wait! he already said he got it fixed and what fixed it.
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Perkele, that's a nice C55
wheels are they lightweight?
Thanks! They are not any lighter than the original 18 inch AMG rims i think.
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Its awesome how clairvoyant you are. Are you going to pay for the parts if your wrong?

Oh wait! he already said he got it fixed and what fixed it.
Well i paid already the whole thing and they did free check after that for the idle shake because the transmission job didn't solve the shake issue. Well they did what they did and i am not eaven 100% sure about all the thinks they did but it worked for the jerk. Yeah it was a bit expensive but it has 2 year warranty and i think in some way it was good thing to do. If i want to sell it at some point it's good thing that it is done.
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Originally Posted by vvennu
Yeah headlights are on the list to do they look awful like that I haven't eaven thought about the fender badges but i ordered them now and i'll try them on and see if i like them
I really like those badges. They should have been there from the factory in my opinion. The pics are from my C55.
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Originally Posted by L8 apex
Europeans are smart, they debadge, not add more.

Besides, if they can't figure it out after some exhaust work, who cares to advertise?
I'm european too, so what? I just think it's a nice detail on the vehicle. It's not about advertise, it's about personal preference and looks.
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looks good! I would also black out the grill go for a flat hood badge? keep the pictures coming!
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I really like those badges. They should have been there from the factory in my opinion. The pics are from my C55.
Nice looks great!
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looks good! I would also black out the grill go for a flat hood badge? keep the pictures coming!
Thank you! I personally like the star much more I have thought about the black grill also and if i'd do that i would also black out the trunk emblems.
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