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Sighhh.....
Dealer called. System still showing a build date of Jan 25, however, thec ar just rolled off the truck on their lot. I'm in the DC/Northern Virginia area where it just started snowing and won't stop until 18-30 inches are on the ground. Won't get to even see the car until next week sometime.
At least I don't have to make room for it yet in the snow....
Oh that sucks........I know what it's like to have your new shiny car waiting at the dealership and there's nothing you can do to get it.
I moved from the DC area to Tampa, FL years ago (1987 to be exact) after two back to back Snowpocalypse events 4 days apart, with 3 feet dumped in each event. I don't do snow anymore........
Why is that interior a brave move? Do you just mean on a cleanliness standpoint?
And BMWMB71, are those seats the Crystal Grey Leather? Or something else?
Because jeans easily rub off on these leather seats. I had my cranberry red interior treated with leather conditioner and I still noticed some blue that rubbed off on the seat. That's why I only wear slacks or sweats when driving now lol
Can any knowledgeable member post links that explain, in layman terms, how a plug and play system, like this works? (BRABUS PowerXtra B30-410 performance upgrade for the Mercedes C 450 4MATIC.)
What's the difference between a flash tune and a piggy back system?
Thanks guys
2018 E63S: Former cars 2016 C450, 2013 C350, 2009 C300
Originally Posted by autopal
Can any knowledgeable member post links that explain, in layman terms, how a plug and play system, like this works? (BRABUS PowerXtra B30-410 performance upgrade for the Mercedes C 450 4MATIC.)
What's the difference between a flash tune and a piggy back system?
Thanks guys
you should check out our website under the reviews we have reviewed both. In my experience plug and play systems provide the ease of being able to remove the system in about 15 minutes for warranty work however it is not as smooth of a tune as a full ecu flash you can not flash out the speed limiter in a piggy back system. I would recommend you take a look at the C450amg.com website. and reach out to brabus to see if we can get a review unit for us to review before you purchase.
you should check out our website under the reviews we have reviewed both. In my experience plug and play systems provide the ease of being able to remove the system in about 15 minutes for warranty work however it is not as smooth of a tune as a full ecu flash you can not flash out the speed limiter in a piggy back system. I would recommend you take a look at the C450amg.com website. and reach out to brabus to see if we can get a review unit for us to review before you purchase.
When should I place my order for September 2016 delivery?
Hello! I am waiting for the C43 coupe. It is supposed to launch in September 2016, which seems to be the same timeline as when the C450 sedan launched in 2015. My lease ends in September so I will need one of the "first" C43 coupes, not because I need to be "first" but simply because of timing. For those of you who received the "first" C450 sedans in September 2015, when did you place your order? Thanks for your help.
Wonder if the C43 will have the black forged spoke AMG wheels as an options. That'd be a major reason for me to wait...I never understood why they weren't an option on the C450.
Last edited by inhartwetrust; 01-23-2016 at 11:41 PM.
Hello! I am waiting for the C43 coupe. It is supposed to launch in September 2016, which seems to be the same timeline as when the C450 sedan launched in 2015. My lease ends in September so I will need one of the "first" C43 coupes, not because I need to be "first" but simply because of timing. For those of you who received the "first" C450 sedans in September 2015, when did you place your order? Thanks for your help.
I placed my order in May 2015 and received the very first batch of C450s in 3rd week of September
Wonder if the C43 will have the black forged spoke AMG wheels as an options. That'd be a major reason for me to wait...I never understood why they weren't an option on the C450.
These wheels you mean?
Just order them seperately, because they fit the C450.
Those are the ones, such great wheels. I would be overjoyed if they added them as an option in light of the "full AMG" reclassification.
Getting them as an option is significantly cheaper than buying them separate, but I'll go that route of necessary and use the 10 spoke black rims currently available as my winter wheels.
Last edited by inhartwetrust; 01-24-2016 at 05:30 PM.
Guys, I took out a C450 this weekend, up in Montgomery Alabama. (I actually drove 5hrs up from Florida to take it out in anticipation of buying it.) I was surprised at how much louder the exhaust sound was, regardless of mode.
I'd driven a few 450s in Florida and it seemed like in E or C, unless I punched the throttle, the exhaust sound was relatively quiet. On the Alabama car, it was loud just highway cruising, and louder of course whenever throttle was applied. At 70 it was a constant drone. I decided against the car. I like the engine sound, but not if its inescapable.
I'm wondering now if that car had an issue with the exhaust vanes being stuck open. It was pretty cold up there. Has anyone ever heard of this? Or is this just the nature of the beast.
you should check out our website under the reviews we have reviewed both. In my experience plug and play systems provide the ease of being able to remove the system in about 15 minutes for warranty work however it is not as smooth of a tune as a full ecu flash you can not flash out the speed limiter in a piggy back system. I would recommend you take a look at the C450amg.com website. and reach out to brabus to see if we can get a review unit for us to review before you purchase.
2018 E63S: Former cars 2016 C450, 2013 C350, 2009 C300
Originally Posted by Mike5215
Guys, I took out a C450 this weekend, up in Montgomery Alabama. (I actually drove 5hrs up from Florida to take it out in anticipation of buying it.) I was surprised at how much louder the exhaust sound was, regardless of mode.
I'd driven a few 450s in Florida and it seemed like in E or C, unless I punched the throttle, the exhaust sound was relatively quiet. On the Alabama car, it was loud just highway cruising, and louder of course whenever throttle was applied. At 70 it was a constant drone. I decided against the car. I like the engine sound, but not if its inescapable.
I'm wondering now if that car had an issue with the exhaust vanes being stuck open. It was pretty cold up there. Has anyone ever heard of this? Or is this just the nature of the beast.
Definitely not normal I just drove mine from Nola to Chicago and did not here any difference in exhaust sound. I have also not had any drone
01-22-2016 | 01:38 PM
love how it looks!
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