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Old Mar 16, 2012 | 03:46 PM
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gloss over diamond white factory paint?? .... please dont the quality will never be the same- the nano paint technology of MBZ is pretty damn nice.
would having the roof wrapped in glossy vinyl really affect the paint that much? might give second thoughts if this is true
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Old Mar 16, 2012 | 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by justthebest
I actually think a non-Distronic car looks better re: the grille.
what difference does distronic give to the grille? sensors?? i figured i wouldn't want much nanny options on mine
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Old Mar 16, 2012 | 04:10 PM
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what difference does distronic give to the grille? sensors?? i figured i wouldn't want much nanny options on mine
Distronic is adaptive cruise control. The "nanny" options are not selectable - pre-safe, etc. are all included. And active lane departure has saved my *** a couple times. I also love Distronic for traffic. Good times.
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Old Mar 16, 2012 | 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by ezo0621
would having the roof wrapped in glossy vinyl really affect the paint that much? might give second thoughts if this is true
Probably not right away but over time I have heard some horror stories about wrap removals.

I just love the diamond white sooooo much- more of it is better IMHO
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Old Mar 16, 2012 | 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by justthebest
I actually think a non-Distronic car looks better re: the grille.
To each his own but the Distronic does it for me big time. That grille looks naked to me and the grille looks ordinary like other grilles found on average models like A, B and C class. I have it on my CLS and it's just got that drop dead look. Just my thought!
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 04:02 PM
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best looking cls63 so far. i love the two tone white interior man! don't wrap the roof!
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 04:35 AM
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whats the difference in the grille?
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by mainly
whats the difference in the grille?
The difference is the with the round Mercedes sign at the centre of the grille. With the Distronic, the sensors are in the Mercedes sign so the background of the sign looks full and shiny. If there is no Distronic, the round sign is hollow with the same background as the grille itself. As you can see, it's a life changing decision
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 04:19 PM
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The difference is the with the round Mercedes sign at the centre of the grille. With the Distronic, the sensors are in the Mercedes sign so the background of the sign looks full and shiny. If there is no Distronic, the round sign is hollow with the same background as the grille itself. As you can see, it's a life changing decision

oh i see, so is that where theres a kindof shiny lens like thing over the star on the grille?

i actually would prefer not to have that as it seems to obscure the mercedes star and, cause some glare at certain angles, dont know why anyone would consider this an IMPROVEMENT in looks...
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by the way what is distronic?

i dont think its called that in canada...

i know i ordered without the driving assistance package, which would be active lane keeping assist, active blind spot, or where it slows the car down if you get to close to the car in front of you.
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 06:13 PM
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The active driving package is partly done through this Distronic sensor on the front, as referred to in the owner's manual. Mercedes language...not US specific.
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 07:37 PM
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I was under the impression that exterior was AMG designo Magno White aka matte white the exterior option I was told could be order with designo porcelain leather interior and piano lacquer trim. ordering in May 4month 2013 CLS63
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 09:51 PM
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I was under the impression that exterior was AMG designo Magno White aka matte white the exterior option I was told could be order with designo porcelain leather interior and piano lacquer trim. ordering in May 4month 2013 CLS63
yeah i ordered mine in the diamond white, not the designo magno white as i'm not a huge fan of matte paint.

porcelain interior should look nice with the matte white though. good luck!
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 11:06 PM
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Congrad-looks like a 1 of a kind with the designo inter

BTW--looks like you got the Perf Pack. Share with us your options
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 03:39 PM
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Love the white on white! Stunning and worth the wait. Can't wait to see the mods you have planned.
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