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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 04:16 AM
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Hey guys. I just got my new C350 today. First Benz, absolutely adore it.

Everything seems perfect so far except a bit of cranky noise when the car moves when the steering wheel is turned all the way to one side.. is that normal?

And by the way, does anyone know any good shops for modding in the Los Angeles area?
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 07:07 AM
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Congrats on your new ride.
There is a TSB out regarding the front suspension torque arm bearings. I have had mine replaced and it fixed the problem.
Have fun with the mods!
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 09:24 AM
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yea i have that same noise issue... my car is about 3 weeks old...

is that bearing change done at the dealer?

and TSB??
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 09:41 AM
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Congrats on your new ride and welcome to MBW and what kind of MODs do you want to do?
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by TB5...
yea i have that same noise issue... my car is about 3 weeks old...

is that bearing change done at the dealer?

and TSB??
Technical Service Bulletin- The dealer will be able to look it up easily.
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 12:58 PM
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Is there a link to all the TSB's for the new W204?
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by qwqwerertyty
Hey guys. I just got my new C350 today. First Benz, absolutely adore it.

Everything seems perfect so far except a bit of cranky noise when the car moves when the steering wheel is turned all the way to one side.. is that normal?

And by the way, does anyone know any good shops for modding in the Los Angeles area?
Congrats on the new C350! Post some pics when you get a chance. Out of curiosity, what options did you get?

And welcome to mbworld!
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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by qwqwerertyty
And by the way, does anyone know any good shops for modding in the Los Angeles area?
HMS (Harbor Motorsports) in Garden Grove
F1 Motorsports in North Hollywood
Promax Motorsports in Alhambra
Platinum Motorsports in Los Angeles
Hyevon Motors in Garden Grove
EuroRev in Inglewood

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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by C300Sport
Congrats on your new ride.
There is a TSB out regarding the front suspension torque arm bearings. I have had mine replaced and it fixed the problem.
Have fun with the mods!
Thank you! I'll bring my car to the dealer in a couple days and have it fixed.

Originally Posted by tanktube67
Congrats on your new ride and welcome to MBW and what kind of MODs do you want to do?
I'm not sure what mods to do yet but to begin with i'll probably paint the grille and eventually i'll change the wheels. any suggestions?

Originally Posted by Krytech
Congrats on the new C350! Post some pics when you get a chance. Out of curiosity, what options did you get?

And welcome to mbworld!
I have an arctic white C350 with black interior, P2 and MM package. I struggled for a long time about the panoramic roof but decided not to get it in the end.. which i don't regret


Originally Posted by Azn_C300
HMS (Harbor Motorsports) in Garden Grove
F1 Motorsports in North Hollywood
Promax Motorsports in Alhambra
Platinum Motorsports in Los Angeles
Hyevon Motors in Garden Grove
EuroRev in Inglewood
Thanks! i'll give them a call as soon as i've decided what mods i want to do.
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 10:51 AM
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DAMN! i was driving yesterday and i hear a pretty loud squeak from the tire... initially it was when i turned... but then it was squeaking when i was driving straight aswell (5-10kmh) just rolling... sounded like something was rubbing...

stopped a while later... wtf.

could this be the bearing?
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 01:56 PM
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 09:21 PM
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Congrats, qwerty.

Anybody know the TSB # or have a link to a TSB listing? I have the same issue when turning the wheel fully.

TIA.
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 11:36 PM
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 12:07 AM
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I have the same issue when I turn my wheel all the way to one side...I thought it was because I put 20's on but guess not.
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