Mike Duncan

Hi all. As a new owner in South Africa, I would like to call all likeminded owners together on one thread to consolidate info and where to get what done. Experiences, meetings, rides etc etc.

So, I'll start. Recently purchased a 2003 C32 basically stock except c55 boot spoiler that was already fitted.
It has a slight klunking noise from the front suspension which is being attended to next week. Other than that, the radio only fully illuminates when the weather is cold. On a warm day it is all but illegible, sounds like a dry solder joint.
Other than that and the fact that it has 255/40 tires on the rear, all is good

Location. Krugersdorp

dokotela

its a pity that others have not taken to this thread...but i think its great that there are other south africans on here. good to share info as well....thats what this forum is about

C32owner

I know this is reviving the dead, don't know how I missed this is thread before. Anyway just sold my C32 after 6 glorious years. Did a couple of mods to her. Can Help with info if you need if I know that is. Hahaha. Good luck with you car and congrats. Bring in some more South Africans here. Off topic, anyone know of a good dyno shop in Johannesburg or who do you get to work on your mods such as pulley kits etc. Thanks

shaun.barnard

Hey guys I never saw this thread and recently started a SA one myself but not many bites, I don't have a c 32 but im surely welcome here with my c 55? As they are sister cars wanted to get a 32 but my girlfriend said its too expensive so to spite her I got a 55So how are you guys enjoying your cars? I've never driven a 32. How are they?

C32owner

LOL mate dig your style, to spite her went for the C55,that's just to classic. I was getting similar flack for fuel consumption on the C32 so also went bigger to the 55 motor lol... Miss the C32 after a couple mods she really wakes up and a fun car to drive.

shaun.barnard

That will teach them for giving us uphill about the toilet seat being up Man 1, women that moan about cars 0

dokotela

What's up fellas.

My 32 was supposed to have extensive mods but then my wife drove it and loved it so I've left her stock minus the cats. Hope she falls out of love soon though...lol

I'm a 202 man though...got 4 of them...yeah I know...it's an obsession..all modded

C32owner

To brilliant man!! That'll certainly teach 'em, hahaha.... You got any modding plans for your baby ?

C32owner

Hells Doc, you in the perfect position bud! She has fallen in love with your car, there is only one answer to that... "Sorry love, seens you taken my car, I need to get another one then for me!!! Goodluck with that one... Nice rides btw

MadHal

Gentlemen, my dad recently gave me a C32...so I'm a new C32 owner I guess...

It has C55 command system, the screen, the cluster, the seats and more.

I am trying to have my side mirrors close automatically just like the W204's.

My side mirrors do close when I press the mirror buttons inside and open when I press again, anyone have an idea how to make this happen all automatically?

C32owner

Hey Madhal, welcome onboard the AMG ride mate!! You going to love that beast. I had 6 wonderful years with mine, was a tough one to let go in the end... If I recall bud, the automatic folding of the mirrors when you lock and unlock the car is in the settings menu on the dash, via the onboard computer. Forgive me, I forget exactly how its worded, but definitely play around in the settings menu and you will find it! Something like vehicle setup, or interior... something along those lines

shaun.barnard

I have the secondary cats out, planning on taking the resonator out soon but having second thoughts cause it sounds soooo good already and then I'm planning on robbing a bank and getting a supercharger bolted on lol

shaun.barnard

Welcome Madhal, doesn't your dad want to adopt another son?
I see on pg 108 of the user manual they talk about saving memory so that the passenger side mirror sets itself when reversing to see how far you are from the kerb, maybe try these steps with the mirrors in Good luck and let us know if you get it right

C32owner

I think it is going to be so loud with the resonators out as well. Save that money for the supercharger, my hat, that would take it it to a whole other world man.

VASHAN

HI Guys .....

Im new to this forum from Durban South africa drive a Silver C55 Amg dont have much mods to it either than Exhaust and Headers .

Is There a local club in durban that anybody has joined i would realy like to join one

C32owner

Hey Vashan,

Welcome ! Nice car, did you get some decent gains for the exhaust setup? I bet it certainly sounds a whole lot meaner not that it was shabby before!!! I just left Durban recently. Not sure of any groups you can join there. Hopefully some more Durban o's can chime in here for you

VASHAN

Yup Car sounds quite lovely

Made some decent wheel power as well withthe software but just need to try it on the track ....

C32owner

Absolutely gorgeous!! Love that shape, it just looks right! Thanks for sharing!! Makes me miss my 32 even more.. Should never have let her go... What power is your beast putting down now?

VASHAN

Car made 302bhp thats on the wheels ....

I am goin to enter at the end of the month in the drags so will keep you guys posted on the times . Needs to be retuned thou its over fueling abit

shaun.barnard

Very nice Vashan, mine looked almost identical with the NJ number plate on.lol

Have any of you guys fitted or know of someone who has fitted a Dastek unichip on their cars?

C32owner

Nice Vashan!! How did the drags go? Heard they moved the venue to Isithebe? Who did your tune? Shaun was asking about dastek uni-chip, don't suppose it was that setup ?

Shaun, I remember enquiring some years ago, but was told they couldn't do the uni-chip yet on our vehicles. May have changed now though and there is something for you. You got someone you can contact and ask? I had many of them installed on previous cars. Just not the AMG's

shaun.barnard

Yes I mailed someone and they said R3500 installed and will do a before and after dyno as well.

Krokodile

Hi guys, yep, got 4 Mercs, one is a C32, love it. Had some real ding dong battles....Panemera, Jag FF, GTR.....superbikes (1000cc). I do my own work on all my cars so if anybody is having issues maybe its something that I've already done. Can't find the place to list the cars though. I've the C32, 280se, 380se and C240.

C32owner

Hell's that's no bad! Hope their are some gains to be had with it Will stay tuned for that one.

Krokodile : Welcome mate, nice bunch you have their still, missing my old one. So what was the outcome of your challenges?

C32owner

Hey Shaun,

That price seems right, I just got a notification that Steve's Autoclinic in Durb's is offering a Uni-chip install and tune for R3500, a little bit far from you but just confirming your price.