Dan_B

My 2017 coupe should be built by the 3rd decade of October. My dealer provided what I think is a conservative estimate for delivery. Production +60 days if customs works as expected. Time will tell.

I just wanted to say thank you for the good bits of informs I found here. From some of the options to winter tires. Looking forward to reading more interesting stuff.

COOPERDB

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Congratulations

Can you post your build

What dealership did you

place your order with


Thank-You
D.B.


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Dan_B

MB of Bellevue, WA

Paint: Obsidian Black Metallic
Uph.: design Black Exclusive Nappa Leather

Optional accessories
997 Driver Assistance Package
445 Warmth and Comfort Package
281 AMG Steering Wheel with DINAMICA Grips
398 MAGIC SKY CONTROL
597 Heated Windshield
5U5 Swarovski Crystal Headlamps
610 Night View Assist PLUS
61U Black DYNAMIC Headliner
654 @0" AMG 5-Spoke Wheels
811 Burmeister High End 3D Surround Sound System
H16 design Black Piano Lacquer Flowing Lines Trim

And final edits included these changes: 1. Exterior Color: Obsidian Black Metallic; 2. Wheel: 20inch AMG, 10 Spoke, forged black; 3. Brake: Red-painted break calipers.

Can't wait to get more data on progress toward delivery.

COOPERDB

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Outstanding build

I have to smile when I see 5U5 / 610

For MB to do this on the flagships is

a lack of tact on their part

H16 is so much better than just black

Let me know if you are thinking of

tinting and paint protection

The dealer does not use the best

shops to do these tasks for them

They are looking for who will do

it the cheapest so they can pocket

more of your money

Now the wait

I suggest Macallan 18


Thank-You
D.B.


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Dan_B

Scotch helps for sure, D.B

Thanks again

Dan_B

D.B.

Who would you recommend for tinting and paint protection? I'd appreciate a pointer to someone solid. Also, any suggestions wrt tint percent?

Thank you again,
Dan B.

COOPERDB

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For window tinting I would only have

Rudy at Mr. Tint and Sun tint your new car

Best tinter in the country

When Jimmy Barrier owned the dealership

they went with someone who would do it cheaper

for the customer's car so they could pocket more

of your money

But when Jimmy would get a new car every couple

of months he wanted his car tinted by Rudy

For paint protection I would only have

Eastside Auto Salon (EAS) do the paint protection

Ben is the best there is at applying the film

They only use Xpel premium paint protection film

Ben and Jay do all the work unlike some shops

where the owners just talk about their race team

or their racecars and they are not even racers

while a hired worker does the work

Mr. Tint and Sun / EAS are in the same building

so your car gets done all at once

EAS is also the best detail shop to go to for

exterior / interior detailing

Joey is your man for detailing

If you are still thinking about wheels I would contact

David Nussbaum

David@Wheelsboutique.com

https://mbworld.org/forums/s63-amg-4...dv-1-rims.html

He will give you the best price

and is a great guy to work with

If you have any other questions

do not hesitate to ask


Thank-You
D.B.


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Dan_B

This is very cool, D.B.! Thank you!!

I copy/pasted it to my partner in crime, who takes care of everything :-), and I'm looking forward to getting the guys take care of the car. When it finally arrives. Good stuff!

COOPERDB

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As to your question regarding tint %

35% is what is legal on the sides and back

It's not the color of your car but the color

of your interior

With black interior 35% will be much darker

than if you had tan interior

For the windshield I would go with 50% which

will make the 35% a little darker appearing

The lower the number the darker the film

All of the films reject about 99% of the sun's

ultraviolet rays

The ultraviolet rays are what damage your dash

as well as your seats (also your skin)

It will look very elegant yet very hot

And I am still recommending Macallan 18

In fact I am drinking it right now


Thank-You
D.B.


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thewb

Congrats on the purchase Dan, the wait is now on. Once you get her please share some photos with us

Let me know if there's anything I can do for you in the near future!

Dan_B

Will do; even scotch isn't helping much with the wait time :-)

Dan_B

Thanks again, D.B. -- As soon as I get an ETA for the car's arrival, I'll ping the guys and set up the work. Super helpful information! I'll also let them know who kindly sent me over.

COOPERDB

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If you are thinking about aftermarket wheels

this is the only place I would go to have them

mounted and balanced in Bellevue


http://www.trulineseattle.com/about.html


Also if you need an alignment for any reason

They use weights to match your body weight

and will want to know how often you have passengers

I know that David (post #10) ships the wheels

and tyres directly to Tru-Line for mounting and

balancing

If you have any other questions - please ask


Thank-You
D.B.


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COOPERDB

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And stick with the scotch


Thank-You
D.B.


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Dan_B

Thanks (yet and again) and sure, the only thing to do :-)

AG6

Congrats. Looks like an awesome build!

Dan_B

Thank you. I'll post pictures when it finally arrives.

Dan_B

Car's on the Galaxy Ace; tracking it with evening Scotch will be a fun way to close the day.

DB.was spot on wrt ETA at the dealership.