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Nov 7, 2004 | 07:52 PM

MerlinMc

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New C55 Questions

I'm new to this forum. Just picked up a new C55, my first MB and my first auto trans, after owning many BMWs. Questions:

1. Can you purchase a clear reflectors to replace the amber reflectors on the front bumpers?

2. Stereo speakers seem to rattle at higher volumes. Has anyone else experienced this on their car?

Thanks.

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Nov 7, 2004 | 08:13 PM

BlackC230Coupe

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Welcome! car looks great! I dont think anyone currently offers clear corners for the C55. Just have them painted at a body shop. Here is a pic of mine.

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Nov 7, 2004 | 10:11 PM

cldriver

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My rear speakers rattle even at moderate volumes, its the speaker grille that's actually rattling. Plan to have them look at it when I bring it in for the 1K check.

Nov 8, 2004 | 10:28 AM

cntlaw

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Mine does not have that?

My speakers are fine , no rattling , you must be played very loud

Nov 8, 2004 | 11:29 AM

My_C55

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If the rattle is coming from the front driver speaker, then it is a known issue w/ W203 cars. The Trunk release button (on the driver door) is what rattles, if you just touch it while the rattling is occuring you'll see it magically dissapear. I had my dealer insulate the button and the problem has gone away.

Now what they actually did to 'insualte' the button I dont know, but everything works and the rattle is gone.

Nov 8, 2004 | 02:19 PM

Darba

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MerlinMc

2. Stereo speakers seem to rattle at higher volumes. Has anyone else experienced this on their car?[/INDENT]
Thanks.

My rear speaker rattles at certain volumes and/or frequencies , it’s can get annoying. I took it for the 1k miles check and they gave me some BS about ordering a new amp. I doubt it will work. If it gets bad, I just put the windows down and listen to that sweet v8 rumble.

I Will keep you guys informed if the amp does anything.

Nov 8, 2004 | 10:24 PM

MerlinMc

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I have the trunk button rattle and the rear speaker rattle that Darba CLDriver are describing. The dealer I bought car from in Santa Monica mentioned replacing the amp too.

Darba, how much longer can you drive with the windows down where you live?