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Just picked up my C350, LOVE IT :-D Even without the 320 package

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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 09:43 PM
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Smile Just picked up my C350, LOVE IT :-D Even without the 320 package



The C350 engine is a blast, the car handles quite well and feels completely poised on the road.

The hydro-mechanical tech MB is using (remember Koni FSD?) is simply amazing. The digital active system used in the AMG has a tendency to alienate you from the roadway because it's just SO DAMN effective at keeping the car level.

Conversely, the C350's suspension has a analog attached feel with the road, yet still manages to take it in an elegant stride. I'm genuinely impressed.

268 horses with that engine isn't too bad at all. Sure it isn't 300hp with 300lbs at 1200rpms, but most won't care, drive these 7 gears effectively and you won't care either.

The 18" AMG rims really do compliment the car's suspension, and the Contisport Contact 3's are quite impressive and very quiet.

Finally something good to sit next to daddy's monster, ha.
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 09:48 PM
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Car looks great! Time to smoke/tint your sidemarkers and tails too like your dads
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 09:57 PM
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Gongrats, your car looks great! My review of the car is the same, only mine is the lowly 3.0 V6 228 hp, none the less it puts the same grin on my face every time I’m behind the wheel, and is intoxicating to drive. I see your car is plagued by the same problem as my car; I wash the car & wheels and within 20 miles worth of driving the wheels are gunmetal in color from all the brake dust.

-Ryan
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 10:09 PM
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2008 C350 Black/Black Leather, P2, 18" AMG, Pano, illuminated door sills, chrome handles, long wait
BEAUTIFUL. I think Black is the best color by far for this car *(IMO)

Great choice!!

Interior/rear picks?
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 12:14 AM
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Your C looks freak'n sick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 12:30 AM
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That is awesome! Post some pics of your interior.
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 01:23 AM
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My god that is gorgeous. Looks like a baby S550 AMG, killer looks it seems you can always count on with any AMG'd Mercedes.

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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 01:37 AM
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Gorgeous car. Simply looks amazing. Enjoy in good health.
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 01:51 AM
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Thanks for all the compliments guys, i'll get some picks shot off soon enough.

Any requests for specifics angles or features?

By the way, the car is Obsidian Black, P2, 6 disk, 18".

I previously had an 05 A4 3.0 Ultrasport with sway bars, chip, exhaust and some aesthetic things. I've been out of touch with the MB world for quite some time.

Any starting points for starting to tweak with this car, without attacking the warranty too much.

Thanks,
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 01:57 AM
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check out Kleemann. Otherwise try removing the charcoal filters under the air filters on the engine. Secondly, I would suggest Kleemann's TCU (transmission control unit) tune to make the 7G shift faster.

I'm not too familiar on the 350 engine but check out the W211 E class forum, some of the guys their have some serious mods on their engines. Most of the performance mods are for the AMG's sadly.
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 02:16 AM
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congrats very nice car...

too badd those 18" AMG wheels arent available on the 4matics
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 09:56 AM
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Congrats on the car! Looks great...makes me wish I'd ordered mine a month ago....
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by CarGuru
Gongrats, your car looks great! My review of the car is the same, only mine is the lowly 3.0 V6 228 hp, none the less it puts the same grin on my face every time I’m behind the wheel, and is intoxicating to drive. I see your car is plagued by the same problem as my car; I wash the car & wheels and within 20 miles worth of driving the wheels are gunmetal in color from all the brake dust.

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hmmm....my car suffer from the same problem. for how long have you had your car? I thought it would disappear after some driving. The mud from the brake discs destroys the look. I wonder if there's a way to get rid of this.
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 01:32 PM
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 01:40 PM
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hmmm....my car suffer from the same problem. for how long have you had your car? I thought it would disappear after some driving. The mud from the brake discs destroys the look. I wonder if there's a way to get rid of this.
I put wax (meguiars NXT tech wax) on my wheels, buff it off, and when I get brake dust I simply hose the wheels off.
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 09:57 PM
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Okay, here are some more pics you guys, 56K might have a problem. I LOVE the black maple. It's very well done and just fits perfectly. I thought i was sold on aluminum, but this rocks:

I apologize for the highlights, the exposures kinda suck in some picks, but I didn't have a flash on hand. All pics taken with a 5D (400 ISO).

Rear 3/4


Unappreciated angle:


driver door:


driver waist:


passenger door:


center console:
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 10:02 PM
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leather or mbtex?
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Z O O R O P A
leather or mbtex?
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 10:57 PM
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Congrats, the car is great. Btw, I think I've seen vids of your S65 on youtube. There are two videos: one with stock exhaust and one with a modded exhaust. I like the color on the S65, is that Flint Grey?

Congrats on the new C350, beautiful car I'm sure you will love it.

ZOORPA, you can tell if the new C-Class has full leather by looking at the door right under the wood panel. If there is a line of exposed sticting going across that means it has full leather.
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 11:28 PM
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Thanks pmb600, yea those are some of the videos i made, you may have missed the one that explains why i'm in this car in the first place:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTLd6BUN3fM

and yea, the S65 is Flint Grey, before that had Tectite Grey which I absolutely loved.
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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 12:10 AM
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Beautiful Coolal! My dealer only had the 300 for me to test how much faster does this feel? I'M SO EXCITED!

Beautiful car truely.
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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Peyton
Beautiful Coolal! My dealer only had the 300 for me to test how much faster does this feel? I'M SO EXCITED!

Beautiful car truely.
I tested the demo 300 with the stock 17"s when it first came in. With 17" AMG's the 350 was NIGHT AND DAY with the 300. Much more sure footed, much more torque, handled the 7 gears much better than the 300.

The C350 with 18"s is pure perfection on this body / engine combo.




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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 11:18 PM
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Great pics! It looks awesome!
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Old Aug 25, 2007 | 10:53 AM
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Seats ?

inside, Seats looks great !

they are Sport-ergonomic seats ?

Spoiler looks great, too. is that original from MB for new C?

if you add to normal grille to C63 grill (two pieces) would be great !


and

Could we get side view pls ?

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Old Aug 25, 2007 | 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by MB Fanatic
, I would suggest Kleemann's TCU (transmission control unit) tune to make the 7G shift faster.

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Means ? MB suggest that ? I think do not think your car's original view from inside and ouside ! your car is great ! No need more great ....
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