030 - CLS55 Delivery!!!!
01-01-2006, 02:46 PM
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Bob,
It sounds like you have a bonified LSD equipped 030 CLS55! That sticker is not on any AMG other than SL65's, G55's and Performance package cars with LSD.
I believe it is 1850 Km or 1000 miles isn't it?
Give some serious thought the the break in period with the LSD.
As I mentioned earlier, two friends had their diffs go within the first 1000 miles. Both of them took the car directly to the dyno with just a couple of miles on them and did a bunch of full power pulls.
One of them posts over on the SL board. I was looking at another SL65 a couple of weeks ago that had about 2000 miles on it and the whine from the diff could be heard over the radio at highway speeds..... The owner never bothered to get it changed.
I have had all of them changed at 1000 miles and have never had a bit of trouble including my first SL65 that I put over 10,000 miles on.
Enjoy and Congrats!
Can't wait to see the pictures!
Schiz
It sounds like you have a bonified LSD equipped 030 CLS55! That sticker is not on any AMG other than SL65's, G55's and Performance package cars with LSD.
I believe it is 1850 Km or 1000 miles isn't it?
Give some serious thought the the break in period with the LSD.
As I mentioned earlier, two friends had their diffs go within the first 1000 miles. Both of them took the car directly to the dyno with just a couple of miles on them and did a bunch of full power pulls.
One of them posts over on the SL board. I was looking at another SL65 a couple of weeks ago that had about 2000 miles on it and the whine from the diff could be heard over the radio at highway speeds..... The owner never bothered to get it changed.
I have had all of them changed at 1000 miles and have never had a bit of trouble including my first SL65 that I put over 10,000 miles on.
Enjoy and Congrats!
Can't wait to see the pictures!
Schiz
01-01-2006, 03:06 PM
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That sounds better...
Originally Posted by Evolution Marin
Well - I just went out, and was checking the car out some more, and the car has the sticker on the windshield that says the Diff. Fluid has to be changed at the end of the break-in period (1,875 miles 
That Sucks), also there is an "Approved Service Product" pamphlet, in with the operators manual, and it lists the CLS55 as having the LSD along with the SL55 and the approved Gear oil to be used. So maybe, after all, the CLS55 does come with the LSD and the Window Sticker is not correct. It sure doesn't act like it's a "Single Driver". 
- Bob
That Sucks), also there is an "Approved Service Product" pamphlet, in with the operators manual, and it lists the CLS55 as having the LSD along with the SL55 and the approved Gear oil to be used. So maybe, after all, the CLS55 does come with the LSD and the Window Sticker is not correct. It sure doesn't act like it's a "Single Driver". - Bob
That would be a BIG disadvantage for MB!
So, where are our pics..?
Maybe you can add a picture of this famous window-sticker... :p
01-01-2006, 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Evolution Marin
ekovalsky - Tried to find the 030 Package Specs on the AMG site you referenced in your post above, http://www.mercedes-amg.com, and was not able to find anything about the 030 Package on that site. Maybe you could help me out. 
- Bob
- Bob1. Skip the intro (unless you want to watch it)
2. Top left menu bar (under AMG) > click SHOWROOM
3. Select PERFORMANCE PACKAGES, then CLS 55 AMG
4. Look in the PACKAGE DETAILS list at the bottom. Scroll down and you will see it just below the "Maximum speed limitation (Vmax) increased ..."
The 030 package is not a bad value at all if the listed upgrades (brakes, wheels, LSD, steering wheel) are indeed included... would likely cost more if done aftermarket. Presumably there are at least some suspension modifications too, though they are not specifically listed as part of the package on the AMG site.
I look forward to pics and impressions of your CLS!
01-01-2006, 04:03 PM
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I think that it is a good, if not great, package. Certainly would cost you more to have a tuner do aftermarket. I was pretty sure that the LSD was included on the CLS....
I think that they didn't include the 'Nurburgring Suspension' mod in the 030 package on the CLS because they had already made new development changes in that model's suspension engineering/calibrations to the airmatic when they came out with it -- I remember something about that from comments made at the AMG Challenge events. Does anyone else recall that?
I think that they didn't include the 'Nurburgring Suspension' mod in the 030 package on the CLS because they had already made new development changes in that model's suspension engineering/calibrations to the airmatic when they came out with it -- I remember something about that from comments made at the AMG Challenge events. Does anyone else recall that?
01-01-2006, 04:18 PM
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I found that in my files...
That's what the MB-guy I previously mentioned attached to his e-mail
(Sorry for the bad resolution, but the file was too big to post it in its original size...). If you have good eyes, you can see it shows "AMG locking differential" on the right side where all features are listed. Trust me, it's easier to read in the original mail...
(Sorry for the bad resolution, but the file was too big to post it in its original size...). If you have good eyes, you can see it shows "AMG locking differential" on the right side where all features are listed. Trust me, it's easier to read in the original mail...
01-01-2006, 05:05 PM
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Rear fender????
Originally Posted by FloridaE55
That's what the MB-guy I previously mentioned attached to his e-mail
(Sorry for the bad resolution, but the file was too big to post it in its original size...). If you have good eyes, you can see it shows "AMG locking differential" on the right side where all features are listed. Trust me, it's easier to read in the original mail...
(Sorry for the bad resolution, but the file was too big to post it in its original size...). If you have good eyes, you can see it shows "AMG locking differential" on the right side where all features are listed. Trust me, it's easier to read in the original mail...
Any details or photos?
01-01-2006, 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by traumadoc
Still wondering about the modifications....
Any details or photos?
Any details or photos?
01-01-2006, 05:15 PM
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Pics
Originally Posted by FloridaE55
I think only pictures can tell...BTW, where are the pics??!
We are in Miami now and the car is clean and in the garage at home in KY.
I miss it!!!!!!
What do you want specific photos of and I will take them when we return.
01-01-2006, 05:30 PM
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AMG E55, Stage 1, Strait Pipe from Primary Cats
WTF Evolution Marin ? How can this thread be this long without pics yet ?
Lets get it on
Lets get it on
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01-01-2006, 05:37 PM
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Something on 4 wheels..
Originally Posted by traumadoc
the only ones we have taken were at the dealer and in our driveway (dirty) the next day. Weather had not cooperated. We took it on 2 trips and got filthy both times.
We are in Miami now and the car is clean and in the garage at home in KY.
I miss it!!!!!!
What do you want specific photos of and I will take them when we return.
We are in Miami now and the car is clean and in the garage at home in KY.
I miss it!!!!!!
What do you want specific photos of and I will take them when we return.
01-01-2006, 05:53 PM
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2 more days till i come back to the states. i cant wait to test out the cls55 and drive it a bit more. in dubai right now having a beer. good bye for right now.
01-01-2006, 06:10 PM
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2006 CLS55-030, 2002 BMW 540 Wagon, 1995 VW Jetta GLX
Sorry Guys about the Pics. but I am working 400 Miles north and am leaving in about an hour and a half an still have some things to finnish on my "Honey Doo" list before I leave, so I might not get to it today.
Well here Goes!! First picture is the famous Window Sticker about changing the Diff. Oil. -
- Bob
Well here Goes!! First picture is the famous Window Sticker about changing the Diff. Oil. -
- Bob
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01-01-2006, 06:52 PM
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Why are my wheels like the ones on the SL65 with the graphite color, and your wheels are not?? Hmm did Fletcher Jones jack the original wheels or what?
01-01-2006, 07:09 PM
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Something on 4 wheels..
Originally Posted by MB Fanatic
Why are my wheels like the ones on the SL65 with the graphite color, and your wheels are not?? Hmm did Fletcher Jones jack the original wheels or what?
01-01-2006, 07:09 PM
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Gorgeous car. I love the color combination. The AMG two piece wheels are very nice, too bad AMG doesn't make these in 20", a size which I think suits the CLS better.
Thanks for the pics.
Thanks for the pics.
01-01-2006, 07:11 PM
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Wheels?
Originally Posted by MB Fanatic
Why are my wheels like the ones on the SL65 with the graphite color, and your wheels are not?? Hmm did Fletcher Jones jack the original wheels or what?
I don't see a difference in the rear fender compared to my CLS55 either. Is the 030 that subtle?
01-01-2006, 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Evolution Marin
Sorry Guys about the Pics. but I am working 400 Miles north and am leaving in about an hour and a half an still have some things to finnish on my "Honey Doo" list before I leave, so I might not get to it today.
Well here Goes!! First picture is the famous Window Sticker about changing the Diff. Oil. - - Bob
Well here Goes!! First picture is the famous Window Sticker about changing the Diff. Oil. -
- Bob
01-01-2006, 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by ricky.agrawal
Look in his window sticker.
What is a AMG Compound BREAKING???
I thought it was always spelled BRAKING and not BREAKING?
What is a AMG Compound BREAKING???
I thought it was always spelled BRAKING and not BREAKING?
Very nice car. Sexy and smooth! Congrats, and enjoy!
01-01-2006, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Evolution Marin
Schiznick - I would really like to think that it is on my car - for I to was realy planning on the LSD - And you are correct I assumed that the LSD was not on the car because it is not listed on the window sticker. However I must say that the traction control light does not flash very much, even in the wet! Below is a picture of the window sticker from the car.
There was a SL55 with the 030 Package on it, there, when I was picking up my car and the LSD was listed on the sticker on that car. - Bob
- And you are correct I assumed that the LSD was not on the car because it is not listed on the window sticker. However I must say that the traction control light does not flash very much, even in the wet! Below is a picture of the window sticker from the car. There was a SL55 with the 030 Package on it, there, when I was picking up my car and the LSD was listed on the sticker on that car.
- Bob
