C450 AMG Sport discussion only.
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C450 is more refined and comfortable. CLA45 is a lot more "raw". Also, the transmission on the CLA45 is quite horrible in my opinion especially coming from Audi DSG (had a TTS before the TTRS). I didn't get to drive it before I got it because I was one of the first batches to take delivery. Would probably have reconsidered buying that car if I drove it first. Don't get me wrong, it's a lot of fun to drive, but everything just seems to be lacking that bit of refinement. C450 interior wins hands down. Exterior is arguable, I personally prefer the coupe styling of the CLA. Power deliver from the V6 is definitely smoother.... Totally different cars in my mind. Depends what you're after. Not sure if I was of any help, but feel free to ask me for anything specific you want to know.
The c450 transmission is quite smooth but definitely not perfect.
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I'm not sure if the ttrs has the same dsg as the newer golf r. But when I test drove the golf r, i was not impress at all. There was a slight lag between stopping and going. But the shifts were quick. If the cla45 is worse, I can only imagine the frustration when operating the vehicle.
The c450 transmission is quite smooth but definitely not perfect.
The c450 transmission is quite smooth but definitely not perfect.
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Been lurking on this forum for a while now. Ordered my C450 in January and just picked it up over the weekend. Decided to share some pics
Previous car was a 2014 CLA45 (mountain grey), and the one before that one was a 2012 Audi TT-RS (daytona grey).. the list goes on. Getting old as you can tell from the progression
Previous car was a 2014 CLA45 (mountain grey), and the one before that one was a 2012 Audi TT-RS (daytona grey).. the list goes on. Getting old as you can tell from the progression
#3832
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Thanks! I totally would've ordered the night package too if it were available here in Canada. Strange thing is the window trim comes black standard, but no option for the front lip and rear diffuser Considering replacing them with carbon fiber pieces, but not so sure about the quality of aftermarket stuff. I had the original exterior cf package on my cla45, but the cf available for this car is only the side mirrors and rear spoiler.
On the bright side, I'm getting the rear windows tinted on Saturday
On the bright side, I'm getting the rear windows tinted on Saturday
There is a rear diffuser available through Mode Carbon but is not advertised on the site. User Cgerm has it installed on his c450 and it looks really nice. Looks like you can email nicholas@modecarbon.com to get more info.
Car looks great man! Congrats!
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I was just wondering the same thing about the 4matic badge.
Ours is due to show up in about two weeks. Wife is a little OCD and wanted me to remove the 450 badge because the lack of symmetry on trunk lid was bothering her. She liked the bi-turbo fender bages, said they look like "dimples"
Ours is due to show up in about two weeks. Wife is a little OCD and wanted me to remove the 450 badge because the lack of symmetry on trunk lid was bothering her. She liked the bi-turbo fender bages, said they look like "dimples"
#3834
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I just noticed to day that the "rumble" in Sport + when getting off the throttle is gone... Still blip on down shift but no more over run. Odd, yes? Car seems to run fine.
I do not often engage +, typically I am commuting. I took it in today for a spring detail and noticed. Tried several times including setting the personal to sport +.
Let me know if you have any ideas. Guess I will need to take to the dealer though I think they will look at me like I am nuts.
I do not often engage +, typically I am commuting. I took it in today for a spring detail and noticed. Tried several times including setting the personal to sport +.
Let me know if you have any ideas. Guess I will need to take to the dealer though I think they will look at me like I am nuts.
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Hell all, wanted to ask this again, it got a bit lost in the large pictures. I had hoped it would come back and mysteriously as it had gone but no luck. When getting off the gas in S+ there is no 'burble" and the car seems to lose RPM slower. Quite a bit different that previous. Thanks
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I was just wondering the same thing about the 4matic badge.
Ours is due to show up in about two weeks. Wife is a little OCD and wanted me to remove the 450 badge because the lack of symmetry on trunk lid was bothering her. She liked the bi-turbo fender bages, said they look like "dimples"
Ours is due to show up in about two weeks. Wife is a little OCD and wanted me to remove the 450 badge because the lack of symmetry on trunk lid was bothering her. She liked the bi-turbo fender bages, said they look like "dimples"
Here's another variation from Asia, also factory applied:
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Check out this link for reviews on the aftermarket CF pieces. Also has good info on the Authentic CF AMG Accessories as well if you want to go that route. http://c450amg.com/mods/
There is a rear diffuser available through Mode Carbon but is not advertised on the site. User Cgerm has it installed on his c450 and it looks really nice. Looks like you can email nicholas@modecarbon.com to get more info.
Car looks great man! Congrats!
There is a rear diffuser available through Mode Carbon but is not advertised on the site. User Cgerm has it installed on his c450 and it looks really nice. Looks like you can email nicholas@modecarbon.com to get more info.
Car looks great man! Congrats!
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I was just wondering the same thing about the 4matic badge.
Ours is due to show up in about two weeks. Wife is a little OCD and wanted me to remove the 450 badge because the lack of symmetry on trunk lid was bothering her. She liked the bi-turbo fender bages, said they look like "dimples"
Ours is due to show up in about two weeks. Wife is a little OCD and wanted me to remove the 450 badge because the lack of symmetry on trunk lid was bothering her. She liked the bi-turbo fender bages, said they look like "dimples"
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Just installed the video in motion unlock from bimmerguru.com. I believe dvdinmotion.com also offers a similar solution. Customer service was excellent and I got the unlock software the same day; ordered yesterday afternoon and received it at night. Shot the video of the review this morning
cajun1689, feel free to link to this in your site.
cajun1689, feel free to link to this in your site.
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Just installed the video in motion unlock from bimmerguru.com. I believe dvdinmotion.com also offers a similar solution. Customer service was excellent and I got the unlock software the same day; ordered yesterday afternoon and received it at night. Shot the video of the review this morning
cajun1689, feel free to link to this in your site.
cajun1689, feel free to link to this in your site.
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Definitely not safe for the driver to watch a video and drive, but there are a few use cases which are useful for me. First one is fairly obvious, which is entertainment for the passenger(s) on longer drives. Another is to allow the passenger to enter a navigation destination. I'm sure I could come up with a few other useful scenarios, but it's definitely not for everyone.
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Definitely not safe for the driver to watch a video and drive, but there are a few use cases which are useful for me. First one is fairly obvious, which is entertainment for the passenger(s) on longer drives. Another is to allow the passenger to enter a navigation destination. I'm sure I could come up with a few other useful scenarios, but it's definitely not for everyone.
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Distracted driving, that's what it is. Even if it is not illegal, I still wouldn't use it, anything that will increase the possibility of an accident is just not worth it for me
#3848
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I like the look of this for badges... The c450 on left ... Amg on right... And black 4matic on bottom center... They all fit and look symmetrical and don't look cluttered.
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