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Joined: May 2015
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2018 E400 Coupe
ok here you go I was really worried after seeing some of the stories about vibrations after 40mph in my car so I decided to take it to Mercedes and let them fix my two front rims. got a loaner for two days ( a whole different story altogether) got the car back and they were right it was two bent rims in the front and I guess its not my job to figure why I only got the vibration at 40mph but it runs extremely smooth now. again I will always go to the dealership for mechanical issues which is a another story altogether because where I live I an in the center of three mercedes dealerships. so I can haggle too.
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Joined: Sep 2016
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From: Florida
2015 C300 4matic
I have a 15 C300 with 30k on it and I have a vibration issue that only happens under acceleration. If I'm neutral throttle the vibration goes away. It can be felt in the steering wheel and pedals. I just bought this car and I was able to go back to the dealer that serviced the car and get the records. Apparently at 22k the engine was removed from my car because of a "loud piston" noise and rebuilt, then a crankshaft sensor was replaced and a right front CV joint, however with all that done there is still this acceleration vibration. I would love to hear everyone's thoughts on this...Thanks guys!
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Joined: Jan 2015
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From: Manchester, UK
BMW e89 Z4 sDrive 35i & MB S205 C200 AMG Premium Plus
I have a 15 C300 with 30k on it and I have a vibration issue that only happens under acceleration. If I'm neutral throttle the vibration goes away. It can be felt in the steering wheel and pedals. I just bought this car and I was able to go back to the dealer that serviced the car and get the records. Apparently at 22k the engine was removed from my car because of a "loud piston" noise and rebuilt, then a crankshaft sensor was replaced and a right front CV joint, however with all that done there is still this acceleration vibration. I would love to hear everyone's thoughts on this...Thanks guys!
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W204C180FL AMG
Yeah, that sounds rather close to what I'm experiencing - I find it very interesting how you hint at airmatic might enhance the vibrations.
I have airmatic on my s205 aswell, and I have for the longest time been of the impression that the fault lies with airmatic - MB has denied this several times, but I remain unconvinced - I have zero insight on mechanincs, my assessment is based purely on what I am feeling from the car, so who am I to question professionals - I am interested in learning more about your thoughts on airmatic and vibrations / shockabsortion with the s205 - What makes you believe that airmatic will result in increased vibrations?
I have to mention, that I have never in any of my previous cars (with or without sports suspension, 19+" rims, low profile tyres) experienced a more uncomfortable ride.
Sure it "swooshes" over soft changes in the road, but other than that, I cannot find any comfort with it - To me it feels like i get information from every single tiny imperfection in the road surface transported into me albeit in a suble way, sometimes I even get shakes from invisible changes in the road - It's driving me nuts.
I have airmatic on my s205 aswell, and I have for the longest time been of the impression that the fault lies with airmatic - MB has denied this several times, but I remain unconvinced - I have zero insight on mechanincs, my assessment is based purely on what I am feeling from the car, so who am I to question professionals - I am interested in learning more about your thoughts on airmatic and vibrations / shockabsortion with the s205 - What makes you believe that airmatic will result in increased vibrations?
I have to mention, that I have never in any of my previous cars (with or without sports suspension, 19+" rims, low profile tyres) experienced a more uncomfortable ride.
Sure it "swooshes" over soft changes in the road, but other than that, I cannot find any comfort with it - To me it feels like i get information from every single tiny imperfection in the road surface transported into me albeit in a suble way, sometimes I even get shakes from invisible changes in the road - It's driving me nuts.
I changed;
4 NewContinental premium contact 6 tyres
A 203 333 10 14 RUBBER BUSHING (upper control arm) Lemförder
A 204 330 06 25 FRONT WHEEL HUB (left - right) Mb original
MB original Front discs
MB original Front Brake Pads
All rims + new tyres checked in 5 different shops.
we couldn't find a solution.
I want to change Lower control arms.
Did you solve the problem?
Regards.
