KJI3jflarryfe93

like new, very low mileage

http://suchen.mobile.de/auto-inserat...eatures=EXPORT

ghiaguy

damn, low mileage is right! Does it warrant the $ though?

svirk2

Is that blue a factory option?

DRBC43AMG

Indeed a very low kms example making it a "as new" vehicle. You can also see that on the photo of the chassis.
The only question I have is why the MY 98'. My understanding was that the C55 model was produced in late 99' and 00' as a special edition. However, the asking price is too steep IMO. If it was a McLaren version then maybe it would be worth that price. Just my 2cents worth

503C43 ////AMG

It was indeed a factory option. I have only seen 1 other C43 with that option, some guy in Europe who has a C43 with every option possible from the factory

He has pictures posted on here

KJI3jflarryfe93

did any of you notice the AMG logo on front spoiler?
was that a factory option like on C36 front spoiler?
my car never had the AMG sticker on front spoiler.

car is not fully optioned, it's missing a few stuff

I've never seen or heard about a McLaren C43?
I've only seen some info on UK based forum about one guy claiming he owned one, but never saw any pics about this mysterious car

Pagz

Looks as new as it gets!.

Shame about the interior

503C43 ////AMG

Here is the link to the McLaren variant thread:
http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/gener...n-varient.html

"This car is recorded in the meredes log book as a "C43 McLaren Sport" And i'm now told is only one of 6 cars produced. I'm told David Coultard also bought one of these cars, perhaps it was made for him and a few other people, like this scottish singer (Eddie Houston), thought they'd have one too. I'm also told the car went to McLaren straight after AMG, and was sold to the customer competed. There is a McLaren badge in the centre of the dashboard, just below the windscreen on the carbon strip."

DRBC43AMG

Thanks Jason for adding the link to the description of 2004 which I had forgotten. It seems that this version of C43 produced 390hp. That is wicked if true!

KJI3jflarryfe93

too bad there were no pictures in this link.
thanks for the info Jason

svirk2

Nice, is there anything you don't know about these cars? haha

503C43 ////AMG

There is plenty I do not know, I just know more than you

Here is a link to the C43 I was talking about. He has a blue C43 (RARE!!!) with the Labrador metallic blue designo interior, he has every option possible on a C43

post #13 in this thread

https://mbworld.org/forums/c36-amg-c...-interior.html

Pagz

That decal on the front bumper seems to be common on the C55, the only C55 we have in NZ has this also,also has factory option spoiler.

KJI3jflarryfe93

Pagz
is it one of your friends owning that c55?
did it come with full power options from factory?
I notice it doesn't have parktronics.

that 300 cluster is hot!
will fit mine soon.
and after that being done, I will sell my other 300 spares.

DRBC43AMG

Hi the man from the cold!
If you install the 300 dial, you need to get the corresponding speedo mechanism as the reading scale of the the needle is different...
If you have the cluster containg all the dials, then it will most likely work

As you know I have the dial but not the corresponding speedo so I'm waiting to do the transfer. I may get in contact with VDO to see if it's available

KJI3jflarryfe93

lucky you for having the 300 scale, put it up on your trophy mantle or put it in the vault.
it's very rare today like gold.

i know people who has the clusters from w210 prefacelift, same style cluster for c43, i have that cluster with minor tweaks and modifications, my MB-tech guru Baba Ganush will do the swap

Pagz

I do not know him personally but I spoke to him when I tried to purchase it,he would not sell unfortunately!.

I wouldn't mind the 300 cluster also,is it something that can be selected through MBstar or do you need to actually buy the correct cluster to match the 300 scale? I have a spare sports cluster but its only upto 260km/h

KJI3jflarryfe93

300 cluster is no more available from stealership, it's discontinued
I have some stuff for my future mod and some spare stuff for sale.
parts are unfortunately rare and so is availability to find them nowadays.

DRBC43AMG

Does the instrument cluster of the w208 c55 or w210 E55 have a 300km speedo?

KJI3jflarryfe93

some special prefacelift w210 E55 AMG's had the 300 cluster.

there was never a CLK55 AMG back in 1998-99 which means this cluster will only fit non AMG w208 CLK cars.
facelift w208 CLK with AMG engine had 300 speedos IIRC?

my cluster is actually a w210 cluster which will fit w202 with tweaks, however
temp and clock will show in centre display.

my tweak for c43 will be I do some scavenger part snatching from 300 cluster and refit my c43 cluster.

DRBC43AMG

I agree, that would be the most logical solution. However, if you change the speedo for a 300 version, will the kms displayed be those of the C43 or the E55?

Pagz

thanks for this - I wondered if the 300km was discontinued, I could not seem to find them in EPC!.

I would actually prefer to run the updated CLk55 cluster If I can, does this cluster fit perfectly in the W202?,I understand there will be issues with command,and info like gear selection etc etc but I have seen them installed before so they must work to some degree!.

KJI3jflarryfe93

E55 display is a separate part from 300 cluster.
that will be removed and I will use my c43 display.
I will only remove necessary parts from 300 cluster and refit to 280 cluster.

you need some Maqgyver skills to do the mod.
my tech guru will do this for me, he knows what to do.
it muy importante to know the right peepol taking care of your car for special mods.

KJI3jflarryfe93

this cluster is a bit deeper on both sides compared to w202 cluster.
where you have clock setting buttons + -, you notice the deeper design.
both sides will be sticking out a bit on w202 dash.

maybe this cluster can be fit but you don't have the tiptronic or onboard computer functions on w202, this will be useless.
better find a w202 AMG cluster and do some expensive tweaks if you want the 300 design.

you will also recieve pixel problems with newer cluster.
the RPM's are not correct as they redline @ 6000 rpm's, c43 goes to 6500 rpm's