Finally a C43!!
02-06-2007, 04:47 PM
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'99 c43, (c220,c280)sold
Finally a C43!!
This is my third C-class but first real AMG. I had a '95 C280, '96 c220(my mom's old car) and now this. It's a '99 C43 Black Obsidian/ black leather. It currently has 73k miles. I have always enjoyed this site and I am ready to start posting more often. I spent alot of money trying to make my last two C's look like the C36('95 c280) and C43('96 C220). I am very happy with this car and will have updates on mods. Right now, lowered with h&r springs, stock pads with Bilstein shocks. Some light tint and the usual hood emblem and grill.( I have pics of my last two ones if anyone is interested, I will post them. Thanks.
02-06-2007, 07:17 PM
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This is my third C-class but first real AMG. I had a '95 C280, '96 c220(my mom's old car) and now this. It's a '99 C43 Black Obsidian/ black leather. It currently has 73k miles. I have always enjoyed this site and I am ready to start posting more often. I spent alot of money trying to make my last two C's look like the C36('95 c280) and C43('96 C220). I am very happy with this car and will have updates on mods. Right now, lowered with h&r springs, stock pads with Bilstein shocks. Some light tint and the usual hood emblem and grill.( I have pics of my last two ones if anyone is interested, I will post them. Thanks.
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02-07-2007, 06:16 AM
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1967 Morris Cooper "S", 1983 911SC, 1997 Toyota Tacoma, 1999 HD FXSTB, 1998 C43
I had it done for about $65 - I did provide my own transmission fluid. Agreed, change it sooner than later....Synthetic ATF is not cheap, I used Mobil 1 synthetic, it ran me about $7 per quart. Check to see that they have this machine, look at bottom of this LINK - Wynn's TRANSERVE II, Flush and fill machine, it does a one-for-one exchange of your fluids.
They'll need to remove the plastic cover underneath and remove the in/out lines for the trans cooler. I kept an eye on them while they did the job and the fluid looked like crap.
They'll need to remove the plastic cover underneath and remove the in/out lines for the trans cooler. I kept an eye on them while they did the job and the fluid looked like crap.
02-07-2007, 08:02 AM
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I had it done for about $65 - I did provide my own transmission fluid. Agreed, change it sooner than later....Synthetic ATF is not cheap, I used Mobil 1 synthetic, it ran me about $7 per quart. Check to see that they have this machine, look at bottom of this LINK - Wynn's TRANSERVE II, Flush and fill machine, it does a one-for-one exchange of your fluids.
They'll need to remove the plastic cover underneath and remove the in/out lines for the trans cooler. I kept an eye on them while they did the job and the fluid looked like crap.
They'll need to remove the plastic cover underneath and remove the in/out lines for the trans cooler. I kept an eye on them while they did the job and the fluid looked like crap.
02-07-2007, 08:17 AM
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Congrats on the new car. Looks like my twin hehe. Looks pretty good debadged...although I'm keeping my badges on the back...Also suggestion I just swapped my flat hood emblem for the original hood star and it looks so much better in my opinion. Keep us updated on the mods! Oh if you want a quick easy hp gain, green filters made a huge difference when I bought mine...check your filters asap mine were BLACK!
02-07-2007, 03:17 PM
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thanks guys. I am going to do the resonator delete this weekend. I test fitted the grill before painting it obsidian black. I'm thinking of putting the badges back on.
02-07-2007, 07:20 PM
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nice lookin' car! welcome to the group.
does anyone know the cost range to repair/replace a C43 tranny? i have 69000 miles on mine. i absolutely love the car, and was hoping to keep it for a long time, but ive stared wondering if i should get rid of the car sooner rather than later.
does anyone know the cost range to repair/replace a C43 tranny? i have 69000 miles on mine. i absolutely love the car, and was hoping to keep it for a long time, but ive stared wondering if i should get rid of the car sooner rather than later.
02-08-2007, 08:44 AM
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2 into 1 pipes looks like it would be messy to fabricate. I would like to get an idea of how your going to do it, maybe my next mod!!
02-08-2007, 09:10 AM
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02-08-2007, 11:43 AM
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I'll try to snap some pics of mine. It took my local shop about 30 mins to fabricate the Y pipe and install. Not a big deal at all.
02-08-2007, 11:47 AM
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02-08-2007, 11:56 AM
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Barely noticable in my opinion. I do like the fact that the 50 pounds of useless metal is now gone, but the sound is barely louder and I doubt there's much performance to be gained. Having said that, I'll take even the smallest bits.
Here's an almost useless pic. Hard to get a good view with 3" of clearance
Here's an almost useless pic. Hard to get a good view with 3" of clearance
