Is anyone else getting frustrated with the lack of updates?
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Just got some news. They're holding up 23 Edition 1's, and no one knows why. MB Canada has been trying to figure out what's going on from the factory, but they haven't received any clear answers. Also turns out my dealership is one of the only dealerships in Canada or Western Canada to not have received a C63 yet. Fml. Good news. I'm not getting a loaner and I'm instead keeping the CLA 45 until A) the car gets here or B) I go somewhere else. Either way looks like I have to cancel my reservation for the AMG track day.
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Just got some news. They're holding up 23 Edition 1's, and no one knows why. MB Canada has been trying to figure out what's going on from the factory, but they haven't received any clear answers. Also turns out my dealership is one of the only dealerships in Canada or Western Canada to not have received a C63 yet. Fml. Good news. I'm not getting a loaner and I'm instead keeping the CLA 45 until A) the car gets here or B) I go somewhere else. Either way looks like I have to cancel my reservation for the AMG track day.
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I agree. It's probably something serious considering that the cars been over a month delayed, and even thought the delayed expected delivery date has passed, theresI still have no info on the car at all plus the fact that the factory isn't telling MB Canada what's going on.
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I agree. It's probably something serious considering that the cars been over a month delayed, and even thought the delayed expected delivery date has passed, theresI still have no info on the car at all plus the fact that the factory isn't telling MB Canada what's going on.
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I agree that the delay is certainly not related to something as simple as applying stickers but we probably should be careful with stating this plant has major QC issues. We have seen some cars released in Canada and many here in the US. So wouldn't any QC issues affect those cars? The delay may not be related to the cars but some of the typical red tape we see related to imports/exports. We can only hope its the latter and not the former.
I just hope that my MY16 C63S will be delivered without these types of problems. Right now, the only item that I currently cannot get configured in my order is the Surround View option. Hopefully the supply issue will clear before the production date is frozen, but I'm not betting the ranch on that happening.
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Check out the W205 forum with regard to some of the issues that people have experienced with their regular C-Class vehicles (fit and finish, wind noise, parts falling off, etc.) Most of these problems were with early MY15 assembled cars, so I assume that the line has been tightened up to prevent those issues now. Part of quality control is to insure that all of the parts for assembly are installed per the order. Missing parts (appliques, spoilers, tailpipes, etc.) are a part of the assembly and shouldn't be leaving the assembly plant until everything is properly installed. Several of the posters within this forum (within the US and Canada) have already reported on these missing items which will be corrected by the delivering dealership.
I just hope that my MY16 C63S will be delivered without these types of problems. Right now, the only item that I currently cannot get configured in my order is the Surround View option. Hopefully the supply issue will clear before the production date is frozen, but I'm not betting the ranch on that happening.
I just hope that my MY16 C63S will be delivered without these types of problems. Right now, the only item that I currently cannot get configured in my order is the Surround View option. Hopefully the supply issue will clear before the production date is frozen, but I'm not betting the ranch on that happening.
Yeah, I wasn't aware of these issues. Sounds like they can use a Six Sigma Black Belt down in Alabama.
Well, I guess I'll keep my fingers crossed and do a thorough review (examination) when my car arrives later this summer.
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Congrats bro. They are for sure fun. My brother has a cayman s and he was kind of mad that the gt4 came out after hebought his car, not a big difference but still. I love the sound of that boxer 6 and they are a blast through windy roads. I'll whoop him with the c63 amg s on the straights but he will get me back in the corners. If you haven't drove a porsche, better go rest drive one or ask a buddy. They are very balanced cars. I'm also dissapointed that the c63 weighs in at like 4k lbs. Very heavy. It's like a European muscle car....
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my only issue is that the breaks squeak, don't know if you guys have this issue as well and the passenger plastic beneath the seat got loose.
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I'd rather have the car without the spoilers, and decals than not have it at all. Plus it seems to be a lie since cars are still being delivered even though they're still missing something such as the decals etc, and even some in the U.S are being delivered with the spoiler, and decals included.
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Also ya Im hearing the same excuse but I also don't buy it one bit. Especially since people in Canada are still receiving their Edition 1's currently even without the stickers etc, and in the U.S they're receiving their Edition 1's with the decals already etc. So it's obviously not a supply issue or an issue with sending them out without the stuff since that's a quick dealer fix in the future. Added on the reason some were sent without the decals, and spoilers isn't because of a supply issue. The issue was that in the system at the factory someone forgot to check off that the spoilers and decals must be added to Edition 1 orders. This issue was quickly fixed.
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Where are you located, what was your build date, and what was your expected delivery date?
Also ya Im hearing the same excuse but I also don't buy it one bit. Especially since people in Canada are still receiving their Edition 1's currently even without the stickers etc, and in the U.S they're receiving their Edition 1's with the decals already etc. So it's obviously not a supply issue or an issue with sending them out without the stuff since that's a quick dealer fix in the future. Added on the reason some were sent without the decals, and spoilers isn't because of a supply issue. The issue was that in the system at the factory someone forgot to check off that the spoilers and decals must be added to Edition 1 orders. This issue was quickly fixed.
Also ya Im hearing the same excuse but I also don't buy it one bit. Especially since people in Canada are still receiving their Edition 1's currently even without the stickers etc, and in the U.S they're receiving their Edition 1's with the decals already etc. So it's obviously not a supply issue or an issue with sending them out without the stuff since that's a quick dealer fix in the future. Added on the reason some were sent without the decals, and spoilers isn't because of a supply issue. The issue was that in the system at the factory someone forgot to check off that the spoilers and decals must be added to Edition 1 orders. This issue was quickly fixed.
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High-performance/big brake brake systems tend to squeal, particularly if they are not bedded-in correctly (or at all).
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No worries at all.
The bedding-in process is the "break-in" process for the brakes.
The goal is to create an optimal transfer layer of pad material over the surface of the rotors. Furthermore, you want to avoid overheating the brakes early on in their life. Doing so can glaze the pads (which in turn causes the dreaded "squeaking" and "squealing" brakes).
The bedding-in process is fairly easy/straightforward. I posted a few different (and reliable) methods in this sub-forum. Actually, I believe I posted a few of the bedding-in procedures in this thread. It's important to get the bedding-in done as soon as possible.
I did a quick but thorough bedding-in procedure with the brakes on my W204 C63 shortly after I took delivery. They've been absolutely outstanding ever since. Quiet, smooth, and strong.
Edit: I'll re-post a few of the bedding-in options here -
Brembo's Recommended "Bedding-In" -
On an open road, apply the brakes moderately from 60 mph to 30 mph and then drive roughly 1/2 mile to allow the brakes to cool. Repeat this process approximately thirty (30) times.
Alternative "Bedding-In" (My personal favorite) -
Perform 6-10 stops from approximately 35 mph by applying moderate pressure on the brake pedal. Perform an additional 2-3 hard stops from around 40-45 mph. Do not allow the vehicle to come to a complete stop when conducting these steps. After finishing this process, drive about 1/2 mile to allow the brakes to cool. Then, park the car and allow the brakes to cool completely before driving/using them again. Important: Do not engage the parking brake until after the cooling process has taken place.
Enjoy your quiet/strong brakes.
The bedding-in process is the "break-in" process for the brakes.
The goal is to create an optimal transfer layer of pad material over the surface of the rotors. Furthermore, you want to avoid overheating the brakes early on in their life. Doing so can glaze the pads (which in turn causes the dreaded "squeaking" and "squealing" brakes).
The bedding-in process is fairly easy/straightforward. I posted a few different (and reliable) methods in this sub-forum. Actually, I believe I posted a few of the bedding-in procedures in this thread. It's important to get the bedding-in done as soon as possible.
I did a quick but thorough bedding-in procedure with the brakes on my W204 C63 shortly after I took delivery. They've been absolutely outstanding ever since. Quiet, smooth, and strong.
Edit: I'll re-post a few of the bedding-in options here -
Brembo's Recommended "Bedding-In" -
On an open road, apply the brakes moderately from 60 mph to 30 mph and then drive roughly 1/2 mile to allow the brakes to cool. Repeat this process approximately thirty (30) times.
Alternative "Bedding-In" (My personal favorite) -
Perform 6-10 stops from approximately 35 mph by applying moderate pressure on the brake pedal. Perform an additional 2-3 hard stops from around 40-45 mph. Do not allow the vehicle to come to a complete stop when conducting these steps. After finishing this process, drive about 1/2 mile to allow the brakes to cool. Then, park the car and allow the brakes to cool completely before driving/using them again. Important: Do not engage the parking brake until after the cooling process has taken place.
Enjoy your quiet/strong brakes.
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Received some info today from the manager of my dealership, and this info sounds believable. So basically. The factory messed up the badging on the car which has put 26 cars on hold. They don't know how long it'll take to fix the issues. The ones which actually got through and arrived at dealerships will need to be fixed.
