Germancar1

I gotta say you guys have a really nice car here, the C450 is the perfect C-Class IMO. Looks great inside and out, and power to spare without going for the high-dollar V8 AMG. Stunning car.

M

Bourne

Not only high price V8 but also high tax at least here in Europe we pay 6500€ for a high CO2 emission like V8 cars while for C450 it is 3000 or 3600€ depending on wheels.

Bourne

Just checked the Belgian MB config and you have indeed an optional AMG exterior pack including the carbon spoiler for 2000€.
We don't have this in France ... No idea why !
Careful that the AMG steering wheel will not have red stitching as in the configuratorr picture.

autopal

I just stumbled on this YouTube video. It's the SLC450, but it's the same engine in our C450. Give a listen guys, headphones recommended

cajun1689

So I installed the vivid racing piggy back on my car. Aside from me not plugging a sensor in completely the first time I had not had the system trip my check engine light. I am going to dyno the car on tuesday. I feel like the car is running better than without the tune but the dyno will provide concrete results.

tmoneyC450amg

Finally broke past my first 1000mile mark! Car is officially "broken in". Time for some real fun!

cajun1689

Who has dynod their car here and can you explain what was needed to be removed and how you did it.

Highbar

Thanks man

I also think we made the right choice , but for me it was more an emotional decision always wanted a brand new Mercedes. I know the feeling man , constantly doubting.. im glad the thinking is over
Yes I ordered from Mercedes Belgium, the option is called AMG carbon packet 2.
Where are you from, France ?

Bourne

Im from Paris. I found the spoiler option on the MB Belgium website but it is exclusive to C63 here in MB France. Strange....

cajun1689

I noticed my car does not have the analog clock in the dash is this only available with certain trims and if so which ones?

GrampaJohn

I believe you had to get one of the upscale wood trims to get the clock. I have the piano black, and no premium 2 package which is what caused me to think is the reason I didn't get the clock. Time is indicated on the infotainment screen anyway.

sliqdaddy91

Hats off to you man. I am really interested in this. To my knowledge no one has been able to dyno the car. As you recall, I took mine a week and half ago to the shop and the loads of plastic beneath the car make it a pain in the *** to strap down.

By the time the guys got to my car, I didn't have time to let them remove the plastic, strap it in, and then put it back together.

So all in all, just make sure you allow for time for the guys to remove the plastic, and if you could please post pictures of the car underneath once the plastic is removed.

Additionally, please let us know how long it takes the shop to get the under-tray off. Thanks

rbrylaw

That is correct. In order to get the clock, one needs to add one of the premium wood finishes.

mbrocker

No parktronic doesn't come with surround view, that's another option. Also parktronic is interesting, it only does parallel parking in the C class and you must interact with the system with your foot on the breaks. Else the car may end up on the curb since it tries to backup very fast. I spoke with the drive engineer and she stated that's the main issue she's seen lately.

tivoboy

Not really sure about either. We did a straight in parking maneuver during a demo of the car. Backed it in and all.

And when I select the option, it says parking assist package "Parktronic with Active Parking Assist" AND "surround view" and it eliminates the option to add the backup camera?

Do you have the car and system or if not, can anyone else confirm?

mbrocker

I was bummed that the car didn't park straight or backwards. Not that I couldn't do all three by myself by if I paid money for the feature, might as well get all three.

https://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/techn...00ccec1e35RCRD

tivoboy

And the manual seems to confirm it too

Active Parking Assist will only detect parking
spaces:
Rparallel or at right angles to the direction of
travel
Rthat are parallel to the direction of travel
and at least 59 in (1.5 m) wide
Rthat are parallel to the direction of travel
and at least 39.5 in (1.0 m) longer than your
vehicle
Rthat are at right angles to the direction of
travel and at least 39.5 in (1.0 m) wider
than your vehicle
i Note that Active Parking Assist cannot
measure the length of a parking space if it
is at right angles to the direction of travel.
You will need to judge whether your vehicle
will fit in the parking space.

tivoboy

but it can, you just have to try harder.. ;-)

trust me, I've done it in a car.

zak42

Did anyone get the performance seats, or was able to try them out? The standard seats seemed really comfortable, but it looks like the only inventory that matches my colors/options has the performance seats as well.

Bourne

When one has the standard camera view option (not 360) does it beep as well when you have obstacle on the sides of the car and when driving forward? Typically when you have to pass between two cars with limited space this is very useful.

Highbar

Bonjour

Hmm thats weird indeed, I could choose from 2 carbon exterior packages
Also U said there are no red stitches on the steering wheel, on the configurator it shows with the red stitches, but when delivered it will be without I guess, no problem for me.

Bourne

Yes I wanted to tell u so that no surprise ;-). For you.
I called MB France I can add the carbon spoiler as an accessory after build. Don't know the price yet.

Vipershade

Parktronic is the system that employs the little round sensors found on the front and rear bumpers:



Notice the sensor coverage as opposed to a camera view projecting from the side mirrors (as in Surroundview/360 cameras):



Here is a list of the components:



The Surroundview/360 cameras vs. rear view camera is a different question. The Surroundview/360 camera in the rear bumper supersedes the rear view camera (and completely replaces it). I have not determined the difference in the two cameras, but assume that it is related to viewing angle and range (with the Surroundview/360 camera having additional capabilities).

gawaynel

Is there a way to display time on the COMAND screen even with the analog clock in the centre?

Bourne

You mean the carbon trim will come without the analog clock while the black ash will?
If tha'ts the case then I won't hesitate anymore and will take the ash black wood...