tommy

Look in the "Events & Gatherings" section here for info.

I slapped on my summers two weekends ago at my parents' house in Doylestown. Is it really that much worse where you are? Take a chance - what's the worst that could happen?

Your stock rims are probably around 25-26 lbs each. As an example, my OZ 18" rims (the largest I'd recommend with PA/NJ's pothole "issues") are 18.6 lbs each, a savings of about 7 1/2 lbs at each corner, or a net 30 lb decrease in unsprung weight. When I took the winter rims back to their basement, I was surprised at the extra weight of the stock rims. Another benefit is that you can get wider than stock rims, and therefore, more rubber on the road, esp. with wider options. It's basically a win-win on all fronts, except your wallet.

kluvsbenz

Good info on those rims. Additional talking points for my indy. I'll see what he can do for me. He gave me a quote of $500 to do the scratches on my rear bumper and rear panel. I'll probably take care of that when I get the roof and trunk spoiler. Dude, I am 1.45 hrs away from Doylestown at least. I interviewed in Allentown and I know D-town is well past there. Had 6 in. of snow on Halloween 2011. Mild winter this year, though. Don't slight the Hankooks. They have carried me on these winding roads up here and I-80 through NJ.

kluvsbenz

This is the letter I received for what they knew I needed. Since I didn't get the "B" service, they want to look at it further. The cracked rims is just curb rash. Not going to put my SA's name out there to protect him from someone on the forum thinking he's insane





Thank you for all of your patience and kindness in waiting to receive this estimate. It includes everything we discussed during our phone conversation, except the tire and brake information, you would have to bring the vehicle back into service so we can further inspect what would be needed. Please contact me with any questions.


Fuel Filter: $685.00

Rim (right front, cracked) $495.00

Camshaft expansion plugs (leaking oil) $165.00

Centrifuge cover (leaking oil) $245.00

All prices in quote include parts and labor. Sales tax is excluded. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for all of you patience.





Best regards,



Mercedes-Benz of Morristown
155 E. Hanover Ave.
Morristown, NJ 07960

MBfinatic

Ill give you my quote

Fuel filter $48 1 hour labor

06 sport rim (can get a set for about $300)

cam seals about $37 from dealer total. It takes about 5 minutes to do..

I do not know on that one.

kluvsbenz

The front centrifuge cover I am not sure about but I am sure it is cheaper even with my indy. Geez, it's cheaper for me to drive 2.5 hr to VA to have everything done than going to my dealer that is only an hour or so away in NJ

MBfinatic

We can do it here! come on down! Than you let us do a shoot of your car!

kluvsbenz

I let out a big whoop today when I passed the 100k mark on I-80. I dropped my camera a few weeks ago so I couldn't take a odometer pic. Bummer!! Oh well, take my word for it. Very pleased with this machine. 100k and many more to come

MBfinatic

Thats a lot of miles! Well not much on these cars but I have a long way to go to catch up!

kluvsbenz

Ya right? I saw when I started this thread in Jan. 12 I was at 85k. I consistently travel from PA to NJ to NY on a daily basis. Needed a vehicle that could eat miles like candy. I narrowed down to BMW and MB. I believe I made a wise choice Getting a fuel filter put in this afternoon to celebrate the occasion

LILBENZ230

Peanuts, I tell you, peanuts.

kluvsbenz

You sound like my mechanic, lol. You already have your mileage badge. That's my next milestone. Gotta admit. MB's eat 100k for breakfast

LILBENZ230

Actually I have 142,370 miles so no mileage badge yet.

MBfinatic

LOL well your getting close! I have 31k..

kluvsbenz

Fuel filter I bought was the wrong one. Can't believe this ish

kluvsbenz

Funny thing when I tried to change my air filter and spark plugs this morning. Yesterday, I bought a T-20 Torx screwdriver thinking I was on my way to taking care of these 2 items on my to-do list. Well, I take my air box off. No problem. I changed the air filters. Yea!! Can't believe the stealers took me for $157 to change my air filters at 60k miles Oh well. Live and learn Now for the spark plugs. Didn't have the right Torx size screwdriver Does anyone know the right Torx driver I should get to finish my job?

MBfinatic

I have a extra fuel filter! Off hand I dont know about the size for the spark plugs. Not in any of the DIY?

Melba4599

Haven't thought about it. Performance or aesthetic? What would you suggest?

kluvsbenz

The fuel filter I need is an in-tank filter that is part of the fuel sender. Won't need that for another 40k+ miles. What I really need is that Torx screwdriver size to take off the coils so I can change my plugs. Or do they just pop off? Nothing in DIY about this.

MBfinatic

Lucky you I have the In line filter..You need a torx to take the screws off the coils and than pull them out to proceed to remove the plugs.

kluvsbenz

Yes, I am on board with that. What size torx do I get? You not going to make me buy a whole torx set are you? Is that in-line filter still in box?

kluvsbenz

I saw in another thread to use dielectric grease on the plugs. Would you recommend this?

LILBENZ230

On the threads? Yes.

MBfinatic

I do not know the size off hand and yes it is still in the box.

kluvsbenz

MBfinatic,
You still ain't found me the right torx for my coils? Man, what am I gonna do with you Dropping some pics of the ride in the garage. The rims are madd derrty. At least you can see the caps Peydiddy blessed me with Gotta get my wash on this weekend.

Peydidy

Center caps looking good