MBGTbuny

Hi guys recently purchased an GT S and saw that in the engine compartment near the windshield passenger side is the battery compartment and on the drivers side fluid reservoir compartment.
Both being open but with a rubber gasket that seals it off when hood is closed.
I also noticed that others I've seen have a black plastic cover on them same models.
Can anyone explain reasonably why some have it and others don't its not the GT R or European models I don't believe. Maybe different production dates?
Attached are photos of one with and one with out covers.
Please help, Thanks so much!

sneezix

I don't have them on my 2017 GTS, either.

Katie22

Our GTC has them.

thebishman

Katie22

Perhaps the covers are reserved for the R and the C models......

MBGTbuny

Sneezix & Katie22 Well HI! Thanks so much for your responses. Glad to meet fellow GT owners as well as cool car people.
That's what this board is about sharing and chatting with common interests. Thanks you guys! HUG

Sneezix I'm finding that 17' or 18' didnt necessarily have or not have them also, so year might not matter on if they were OEM.
I've seen all models and years showing some on or off so...
Thanks for your response, luv your AMG GTS!

Katie22 Hay Sister GT, thanks for your info too, I actually thought maybe they only put the covers on "Roadsters".
A friend has one and he said his had none... Lu ya roadster! it definitely looks good on you!...

Thebishman , It is likely they only provided them on mostly AMG GT "R" and Roadsters, the majority of them do, have only seen a couple that didn't.
But I did read a few articles on the GTR's which had photos of them without so its possible they had them off to show components or they used an incorrect photo, lol

Katie22

Ah another gal in a GT. I saw a girl in a dark red one not long ago. It was on the Space Coast of Florida where we live.

MBGTbuny

The covers are actually part of a Package with Carbon Fiber inclusive, more likely for the GT R, mine has enough Carbon Fiber on it,
it's in the drive shaft that's most important.. not going to pop the hood to show carbon F on the engine plaque.
;( it's in hibernation till April probably May, till it gets warm enough to run the Pilot Super Sport tires above 35-40 degrees.
besides the salt and sodium chloride ruins a car around here so you go girl and enjoy that warm weather! lol

Katie22

Ha ha I grew up in Michigan I know what happens to a car with salt. Also last January we flew up to Detroit to do the auto show. To our surprise our rental was a 16 Camaro SS. The car was the worse riding car I ever been in and I traded it in halfway through our time for a Camry which was nice. I got home and asked in the Corvette forum what was wrong with that car. They told me they never should have rented the car since it has summer tires. Surprise the license plate was from Florida.

Note the FLorida plate. Summer tires in snow are terrible.......

sno

That looks cold... Glad I'm in the FLA as well. LOL

California John

Or So Cal.....

boltonblue

You have my clear sympathy. where on the east coast?

MBGTbuny

Boltonblue saw your post on sweet misery, being in the Tri-State area PA,WV,OH, its a bit depressing in winter always using an AWD/SUV to get around, there's just no handling, always braking into every turn lol
So she will stay garaged and get cleaned every week and got 2 battery Tender Plus' that will keep it topped off proper and lovely yes... LoL

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Shawn Robbins

My 2016 GTS has them. The battery cover was stained so I covered it in carbon fiber vinyl and I silver painted the heat sink thing that was kind of Discolored

t3flondon

Had to check for myself and can verify the covers are for the Carbon package on GT GTS.

TerenceHill

Mine came without - anyone have the part numbers?

trashguy

Same here, 2016 GTS no covers.

t3flondon

And you both have the carbon package?

MBMFZ

Thanks to those of you that gave input, it helps to network when you have a question or concerns on your vehicle.
These covers are part of the Carbon fiber package, Maybe in the future I might look at getting some but for right now I am focusing on getting some new tires those Michelin Pilot Super Sports done last long even though they boast they last longer than competitors lol

Keon

Skip the super sports and go for the pilot sport 4s. They are a non-RFT but they are superior in every aspect to the PSS based on my experience having used both tires.

t3flondon

And never, I say never, drive on the cup 2's in the rain :")

MBMFZ

I would prefer the 4S over the Super Sports they are better in every aspect but inspection was due and around here the SS's were all that were available.
So I actually have a question I hope some AMG GT owners can answer- When in (Race mode) in the cluster it shows the shifting 1-2-3 gear etc then
there is a "Green" ^1 - ^2 - ^3 series that shows up sporadically as well? ( see attachment the (green 6) its like an arrow up-indicating shifting up I guess? Any thoughts. Thanks I couldn't find much online or in manual. Much appreciated!

DriveAMG

Telling you to go to the next gear... enjoy!

MBMFZ

LOL kinda what I thought wanted to make sure thanks soo much, Im still getting used to this car, you guys here are lovely, yes hug
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