c300miami

Hello guys just wanted to share that hopefully by this friday i should be receiving the entire rack to my local dealer. Will post some pics later on...

2012c350

I need to get a trailer hitch for mine so that I can attach my bike rack. Not sure how nice a hitch will look on this car...

c300miami

Hello and congrats on your upcoming benz. I did a pretty solid research on Hitches, different brands and apart from one that is manufacture supposedly hidden and it cost about $800, the rest of them you will see a noticeable metal part which for me doesn't look nice. I almost went for a new bike rack called seasucker ( Google it) but the fact that every time I go mountain biking I need to remove them and carry out a bottle of batter to clean surface prior installation did not convinced me. I went to UHAUL they tried to make a costumed hitch but at the end due to the bumper design you will always notice a big metal part coming from the rear bumper. If you dont mind seen in it i will go with the hitch but I can't wait to get mine, hopefully it arrives tomorrow at the dealership. Here is a picture of how it will look like. ( 2 parts the rook metal parts (with mercedes logos) and 1 bike rack with mercedes logos)

2012c350

Being that the car has the roof rack hooks by default (I assume, being that the cars at the lot I saw all had them) a bike rack for the roof is the way to go. I guess for the cost of getting a hitch I could just as easily buy a roof mounted bike rack as well. Just seems like a waste for me to have two different carriers but that's an option..

Enjoy your new accessory!

c300miami

exactly plus i looks kind of sporty form mi end. The only thing to be careful is the clearance when going inside a covered parking space.. Thanks I will take some pics when it arrives and installed.

Knightmare69

Seems to sit pretty high.

SuPER__S

I just order a bike rack also. I looked at the OEM one from Mercedes but they sit too high!

Was thinking about getting the Thule roof rack but came across another set that was universal and was really easy to put on.

Thrilla

I have the Yakima fitted to the C300 4matic. This was a pic over the summer.

momowing

Will you try Thule?

myinternetsucks

this is me....

STRES

is that at lake tahoe? do you have a part number for the yakima rack? and how does it fit well with the rails on the roof?

tpick23

If any one is interested, I have a Thule rack for sale. Specific to the C class mounts, with 2 bike mounts. I sold my c class but still have the rack. I will be happy to reply to PM's.

c300miami

Guys i have been trying to upload the pics of the rack it's not letting me do it. Have any of you gone to thru the same problem? It keeps saying upload failed.

c300miami

Here are the pics guys and girls.

Took me 20 minutes from installation
Took the dealership 2 days to have on stock
Mazing product
Tested on highway going 92 mph, not problem at all
w204 does look sporty

myinternetsucks

I wish it was Tahoe... it was up at China Peak in Lakeshore Ca. That was the first year they ever did mountain biking at the resort. As far as part numbers, I just went to Yakima.com and plugged in the year and model of my '08 C300 and given a ton of options. Then headed to REI and picked it all up, which costs about 450-500 for everything I bought. I love it!
The reason I chose the Yakima is cause its more low profile to the car. It doesn't look like you're trying to build a skyscraper on top of your car like the Thule or even higher version from Merc, which is manufactured by Thule. Yakima since have introduced a even more low-profile version since I've bought this... I believe its a Whispering Eye!


But it fits great, rock solid! Tested tried and true, I stand behind it with my DH bikes and my snowboards. I've owned it since for about 4 years now and it still is a great rack.

mbonlineparts

Looks great!

SuPER__S

Here is my bike rack.

Yes it fits 99% of cars...

myinternetsucks

LOL awesome! The Seasucker! I saw one of these and thought it was a clever idea, but I wouldn't trust my bike to Fresno heat and the Sierra cool where I ride, plus elevation pressure up and down the mountains isn't a good thing for suction cups. But If you needed a quick park and ride, I wouldn't mind owning one of those.

SuPER__S

Hey I used to live in Fresno ! Let's hope it put up with Texas heat ! 100+ daily.

STRES

myinternetsucks, it looked like cascade lake at tahoe, i grew up there and i miss it, but now i see the ski lift in the background, thanks for the help im going to look into that whispering eye (lol have you seen the movie role models?) i understand the skyscraper thing on my passat i had the OEM racks and they were tall thanks for the help i appreciate it and hopefully i will have the "Euro look" here soon!

Ohthatflo

What is the specific model of the Yakima bike rack you purchased? I have a 2008 C300 and just got a bike I'd like to take around, but the dealer-suggested bike rack stands too tall.

myinternetsucks

LOL YES! That Whisper Bar, made me think of that movie, that's why I had to write it in...

myinternetsucks

The Yakima Rack starts with the Control Towers (part that actually bolts to the top of your car) PRODUCT:#8000214, Then you'll need the 48" Cross Bars. I also have the Fairing, which is the front part that says "Yakima" in bright white. basically it diverts wind up and over the rack, without it at speeds over 40 mph the rack with sometimes whistle. No joke...
For the actual bike rack, the part that attaches to the round bars and holds the bike, I have the HighRoller, PRODUCT:#8002091
and for Winter for my boards, I have the FatCat6, PRODUCT:#8003078

Here's my winter set up.

AK-Benz

How much did that cost?

Waltkoz

Do you still have the roof rack for sale for the C-class?