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Old Aug 4, 2016 | 04:33 PM
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Ooo that looks nice and fancy, but the only problem is that it doesnt protect the sides of the doors from their slob and wet nose. Knowing my bud Toby, he likes to stick his nose everywhere and leave a mark. I used a cheapy $20-30 giant tote bag-esque pouch in the back. It may not be ask comfty, so I throw a blanket and a couch pillow in the hammock with him.

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Thanks for asking too, cuz I was wondering what those straps were for!! lol, now my sides can be protected even more so.
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Old Aug 16, 2016 | 01:35 AM
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I would appreciate help with a couple of questions:

I drive a C450.

Could you recommend a good detail shop in the NY / Westchester area? I need to get rid of the tiny white spots all over my C450's paint that might have come from paint over spray from painting nearby buildings.

My OEM run-flats are too stiff and noisy and I would like to replace them with quieter and softer non run-flats. I would also like them to be all-season since I prefer not to change my tires in the winter. What tires would you recommend?
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Old Aug 16, 2016 | 02:01 AM
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What tint is everyone using? Suntek CarbonXP?
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Old Aug 16, 2016 | 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by iluvdaBenz
I would appreciate help with a couple of questions:

I drive a C450.

Could you recommend a good detail shop in the NY / Westchester area? I need to get rid of the tiny white spots all over my C450's paint that might have come from paint over spray from painting nearby buildings.

My OEM run-flats are too stiff and noisy and I would like to replace them with quieter and softer non run-flats. I would also like them to be all-season since I prefer not to change my tires in the winter. What tires would you recommend?
I dont like taking my car to detail shops unless is for something incant do myself like applying ceramic coatting or something like that,!there is a clay glove from NANOSKIN that once the car is washed you use it like an eraser to wipe away all debri and overspray, you only need to use the lubricant it comes with and in mess than 20 mins the car is clean. You can follow with wax if you want a bit of protection.

As far as your RF, they are harsh and stiff, im waiting for mine to wear in order to replace them with non RF ones since where i live i dont need sinter tire replacement, but living in NY will lead you to getting winter tires in a couple of months right ?
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Old Aug 16, 2016 | 09:18 AM
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I cant wait to change out my RFs too. I might just get performance summer tires as I don't drive my sedans often during the winter
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Old Aug 16, 2016 | 12:04 PM
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What tint is everyone using? Suntek CarbonXP?
I have 35% Carbon XP all the way around and love it. You can literally (yes literally ) feel the heat of direct sunlight, dissipate by closing the window.

Also, I have found that 35% is a great balance of privacy, sun/heat protection and clarity/visibility. I drive between NJ and PA constantly and have never had an issue with cops either. NJ is technically no tint on the front windows and PA is 70% all around.
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Old Aug 16, 2016 | 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by iluvdaBenz
I would appreciate help with a couple of questions:

I drive a C450.

Could you recommend a good detail shop in the NY / Westchester area? I need to get rid of the tiny white spots all over my C450's paint that might have come from paint over spray from painting nearby buildings.
Where in Westchester are you, roughly? Detailers Domain in Norwood NJ is THE detail shop within 40 miles of NYC. Phil is the man!

Google them as I do not know the rules about posting links to websites. If you want reputable, these are your guys!
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Old Aug 16, 2016 | 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Jdem22
Where in Westchester are you, roughly? Detailers Domain in Norwood NJ is THE detail shop within 40 miles of NYC. Phil is the man!

Google them as I do not know the rules about posting links to websites. If you want reputable, these are your guys!


AGREE !!!!
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Old Aug 16, 2016 | 01:20 PM
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Thanks MJ83...I would be happy with 12% + fleet discount. I am going to stop by the dealer on my way back home and shake some cages...
I was able to shop around and get a 10% off MSRP plus my fleet discount. I was extremely happy with the deal and am picking up the car next week. I priced out a similiar model C450 back in april and was only getting a 6% with my fleet included in that.

Patient is truly a virtue as they say and saved me just under $200 a month in payments.
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Old Aug 16, 2016 | 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Jdem22
I have 35% Carbon XP all the way around and love it. You can literally (yes literally ) feel the heat of direct sunlight, dissipate by closing the window.

Also, I have found that 35% is a great balance of privacy, sun/heat protection and clarity/visibility. I drive between NJ and PA constantly and have never had an issue with cops either. NJ is technically no tint on the front windows and PA is 70% all around.
I was debating between Suntek CXP or 3M ColorStable. Is Suntek film better than 3M?
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Old Aug 16, 2016 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by -=Hot|Ice=-
I was debating between Suntek CXP or 3M ColorStable. Is Suntek film better than 3M?
I cannot speak to the 3M tint, as I have had Suntek on my last 2 cars. None of the shops where I am even carry 3M. Not sure what to make of that, but if you are going to go with the Suntek, I would go Carbon XP.

Sorry I cannot better help you decide.
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Old Aug 16, 2016 | 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Jdem22
I cannot speak to the 3M tint, as I have had Suntek on my last 2 cars. None of the shops where I am even carry 3M. Not sure what to make of that, but if you are going to go with the Suntek, I would go Carbon XP.

Sorry I cannot better help you decide.
You have helped very much! Just made an Appointment to get Suntek CXP installed! 20% on the rear windshield and 35% on the windows!
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Old Aug 16, 2016 | 04:15 PM
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Two questions:

1. What's everyone's take on the 18 5 spoke wheels? I was thinking of getting the black 19 AMG wheels.

2. Is there a way to remove the Black Ash Trim and replace it? I want to replace it with the Carbon trim.
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Old Aug 16, 2016 | 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by -=Hot|Ice=-
Two questions:

1. What's everyone's take on the 18 5 spoke wheels? I was thinking of getting the black 19 AMG wheels.

2. Is there a way to remove the Black Ash Trim and replace it? I want to replace it with the Carbon trim.
Love the 18 5 spokes. That wheel design IMO showcases the quintessential mercedes sport wheels and that's why I chose it. I only wish the 5 spokes were double spoked like the E-class or C63s tho.
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Old Aug 17, 2016 | 06:12 AM
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Love the 18 5 spokes. That wheel design IMO showcases the quintessential mercedes sport wheels and that's why I chose it. I only wish the 5 spokes were double spoked like the E-class or C63s tho.
Been meaning to ask you bro, you got that exhaust installed yet? If so, how are you liking it?
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Old Aug 17, 2016 | 08:11 AM
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considering a '16 C450 & have questions...

Code 632 - LED Headlamps (standard?)


Code 319 - Lighting Pkg: Dynamic LED Headlights w/ Active Curve ($800)


what' the exact difference between the two?


there's two cars in dealers inventory with the differences above.


with the Lighting pkg, an I really only getting a self leveling/adjusting LED headlight? and is the headlight assembly basically the same?
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Old Aug 17, 2016 | 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by eric135i
Code 632 - LED Headlamps (standard?)


Code 319 - Lighting Pkg: Dynamic LED Headlights w/ Active Curve ($800)


what' the exact difference between the two?


there's two cars in dealers inventory with the differences above.


with the Lighting pkg, an I really only getting a self leveling/adjusting LED headlight? and is the headlight assembly basically the same?

You will definitely want the Dynamic LEDs.
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Old Aug 17, 2016 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by eric135i
Code 632 - LED Headlamps (standard?)


Code 319 - Lighting Pkg: Dynamic LED Headlights w/ Active Curve ($800)


what' the exact difference between the two?


there's two cars in dealers inventory with the differences above.


with the Lighting pkg, an I really only getting a self leveling/adjusting LED headlight? and is the headlight assembly basically the same?
The assembly is a little different, as the normal LEDs have a reflector in them on the inbound side, but they are pretty close (and both much different than the base halogen lights).

The lighting package gives you the intelligent auto dimming/high beam lights.

Originally Posted by inhartwetrust

You will definitely want the Dynamic LEDs.
In the US, the intelligent lights are neutered. They don't have many of the features shown in a lot of the videos (EDIT: But do have the adaptive curving). Not sure how useful they are over the regular LED lights for some of us. I didn't order them, because where we live, it is rare to use highbeams anyway, due to major roads/traffic at any time we are out and about. If we lived on a country road in the middle of nowhere, I would have ordered them.

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Old Aug 17, 2016 | 10:54 AM
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The assembly is a little different, as the normal LEDs have a reflector in them on the inbound side, but they are pretty close (and both much different than the base halogen lights).

The lighting package gives you the intelligent auto dimming/high beam lights.



In the US, the intelligent lights are neutered. They don't have many of the features shown in a lot of the videos (in the video shown there, they don't have the active curving feature). Not sure how useful they are over the regular LED lights for some of us. I didn't order them, because where we live, it is rare to use highbeams anyway, due to major roads/traffic at any time we are out and about. If we lived on a country road in the middle of nowhere, I would have ordered them.
I thought they did have the active curving in the US?
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Old Aug 17, 2016 | 11:09 AM
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I thought they did have the active curving in the US?
Doh!!! Yes, I think I had it backwards. They do the active curving, but not the partial beam stuff in the US. I'll edit my post, thanks for the correction!
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Old Aug 17, 2016 | 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by eric135i
Code 632 - LED Headlamps (standard?)


Code 319 - Lighting Pkg: Dynamic LED Headlights w/ Active Curve ($800)


what' the exact difference between the two?


there's two cars in dealers inventory with the differences above.


with the Lighting pkg, an I really only getting a self leveling/adjusting LED headlight? and is the headlight assembly basically the same?
Here's a picture: top left is the normal LED headlights, top right is the halogen (eww) standard on most C Classes and the bottom is the lighting package

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Old Aug 17, 2016 | 04:25 PM
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My deal fell through. They wanted another $6,500. Not what we had agreed to 48 hours earlier.
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Old Aug 19, 2016 | 09:14 AM
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Been meaning to ask you bro, you got that exhaust installed yet? If so, how are you liking it?
Yeah i did, I made a few posts on it already and a link to my IG @sirtwizzy. Its pretty amazing actually, the exhaust is much throatier, wastegate farts on upshifts are much more pronounced and is guaranteed rather than being a hit or miss on the OEM setup. The cabin even trembles at startup now. Oh and the snap crackle and pops are much louder. To be honest it sounds louder than the C43 w perf exhaust that you see on Motoman's video. Very happy with purchase and even better that I got it installed at AWE
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Old Aug 20, 2016 | 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by jaywac
Finally got my car last Thursday! It's been great so far, delivery was smooth and I'm enjoying the many new features I didn't have on my BMW.

The car is surprisingly firm (even in Comfort) so I have my Individual settings set to Sport+ for powertrain, Sport for steering and Comfort for suspension, and transmission I always put in Manual. I'll give some more impressions later.
STUNNING!!! Loving the colour! What colour is that, specifically?

You've own the car for a year now, do u mind sharing on your experience on it, the pros and cons. Plus, do u think you would prefer the new C-class coupe at this stage or you still think this is still the better choice? Appreciate ur time in replying to these questions!
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Old Aug 21, 2016 | 08:22 AM
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My deal fell through. They wanted another $6,500. Not what we had agreed to 48 hours earlier.
Wow...what happened??
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