Seqqsy

Hi everyone, I just purchased a 2018 C43 AMG Coupe and came across a weird "defect" ?

If you look online, unlike the European counterparts which doesn't have the 2 safety blocks in the back, US and Canadian C43 Coupe's have a tilted AMG and C43 emblems. I recently plasti dipped my emblems black and it is very apparent now. I will add a picture later (at work atm) but you can simple check it on google images (type 17 or 18 c43 coupe rear and look for cars with safety blocks, amg emblem is tilted towards the diffuser). I am not sure if I should contact MB and ask them for a replacement or this is already a known issue ?

Thanks,
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zibby43

There can be quality control issues with badges.

I have to have my “biturbo” badge replaced Friday.

unr1

I’ve typically noticed this on coupes and I thought it was normal.

Seqqsy

As you can see ... tilt on AMG sign :-/

zibby43

Yeah man, that looks crooked. The C43 is crooked as well. Mistakes can be made applying these badges. Just like how the "I" in my "BITURBO" badge is crooked.

That gangster lean to the badging is not present on this vehicle:



Or this one:

alexasa

iTrader: (1)

guessing that they are parallel to the trunk edge which then makes them appear crooked - they should be set with a slight angle upwards toward the middle to combat the optical illusion/shape of the deck lid

just get rid of them entirely.. lol

MatthewJ

It might be a thing where the "night package" cars are changed by the dealers and not the factory and therefore not put on with as much care?
The "I" in biturbo would be the easiest letter to move and thats the direction it would likely tilt from a car wash brush catching it...
Just a theory. Dealer should be able to fix them easily though.

zibby43

I’ve definitely seen car wash cloth fragments stuck to badging before. However, in my case, I hand wash my car. The crooked “I” was just a factory defect.

Dealer ordered a new set of letters and replaced them all. The technician, Michael, did such an outstanding job that his work looks better than the factory job on the other side. Don’t know if he’s on the board, but he deserved a shout-out.

Please excuse how filthy my car is. A few shots after replacement:

Spaggettio

resprayed panel?

mrmotoguzzi00

annoying isn't it ? my gle63s coupe are not only tilted but not even the same tilt from side to side... argh.. gonna have to fix that when i get a chance...

alexasa

iTrader: (1)

My badges are super even.. hmm

Steelguin

Looks better with them...crooked or not.