Finally a C43!!
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 37
Likes: 0
From: columbus,ohio
'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.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 5,475
Likes: 5
From: City with Tall buildings!
C43/55,2k11 Volvo S60 T6AWD,2k Audi B5 S4,95 Eagle Talon Tsi AWD 500+awhp
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.
Trending Topics
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 5,475
Likes: 5
From: City with Tall buildings!
C43/55,2k11 Volvo S60 T6AWD,2k Audi B5 S4,95 Eagle Talon Tsi AWD 500+awhp
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,330
Likes: 0
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.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 5,761
Likes: 4
From: North Carolina
98 Black C43 , 12’ ML 350 Blutec
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.
Super Member
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 780
Likes: 0
09 335i 03 CLK55 AMG
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!
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 37
Likes: 0
From: columbus,ohio
'99 c43, (c220,c280)sold
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.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 3,165
Likes: 59
C63 AMG P30 *EuroCharged*| Porsche Cayenne | Buell XB9SX
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.
Member
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 76
Likes: 0
From: Northern Virginia
'99 C43 AMG
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!!
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 5,761
Likes: 4
From: North Carolina
98 Black C43 , 12’ ML 350 Blutec
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 5,761
Likes: 4
From: North Carolina
98 Black C43 , 12’ ML 350 Blutec
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 386
Likes: 28
From: NorCal
'99 C43, '12 C63, '13 E350, '14 Sprinter
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
