darkus

Hi All,

A little about me, Im a diehard BMW driver, mainly because of the great steering feel, feedback and dynamics. Was lucky enough to test out a BS car, and wow, the car knocked my socks off. Not only does it keep up with the BMW, but to *me* was superior to some of the cars i've owned and cherished.

I had some questions, as there were a few things I havent been able to test yet with the car.

#1) Is there any good/universally accepted way to get bluetooth integration for phone calls, but ALSO music streaming (A2DP, etc..)
#2) As a daily driver, the car seemed perfectly acceptable to me, wasn't overly harsh by my butt-meter and seats were comfortable. But are there anythings I should consider (or reconsider) about this car as a DD in your experiences?
#3) Are there any general/common mechanical failure points that I should address ahead of time before I am stranded on the highway during a long commute?
#4) Did't have a chance to really wring out the car on public roads, but will the rear end of this car break away very easily? To me the car felt planted like granite, but I was driving quite slowly and wondering if this car will be a bit of a handful

I know these questions are a bit out of left field for a BS cars, but the dynamics of the car are already a foregone conclusion on my part, so now I want to hammer out some of the nitty gritty details that aren't aparent on a short test drive

Thank you!!

badbenzz

#1) Is there any good/universally accepted way to get bluetooth integration for phone calls, but ALSO music streaming (A2DP, etc..) Look into the mobridge bluetooth
#2) As a daily driver, the car seemed perfectly acceptable to me, wasn't overly harsh by my butt-meter and seats were comfortable. But are there anythings I should consider (or reconsider) about this car as a DD in your experiences? No just drive it
#3) Are there any general/common mechanical failure points that I should address ahead of time before I am stranded on the highway during a long commute? generally bullet proof
#4) Did't have a chance to really wring out the car on public roads, but will the rear end of this car break away very easily? To me the car felt planted like granite, but I was driving quite slowly and wondering if this car will be a bit of a handful The tail will step out easily...or replace the wheels and tires to bridgestone RE-11's and the tail will not step out hardly at all.

ENJOY IT

1JDM911

^+1 to what he said!

stewarjm1

+1 with one exception. If you turn the traction control off, don't care what rubber you're running, the tail will kick out...speaking from personal experience

darkus

Thanks everyone! Excited to step into the world of AMG BS.

Besides a switch to RE-11s, anything else I can do to lock down the rear end? I'm thinking a 100% LSD would be in order. Anything else?

Thank you!!

alexander stemer

Our cars have pronounced "turn-in" oversteer. On the street, not a problem at all. At the track, you need to turn off traction control, or your brakes will get used up, and you"ll always have the traction control limiting performance. So, this is a feature (or trait) requiring that you learn to adapt.
I have a couple of race cars with locking diff's, and it should be pointed out that a locked diff causes pronounced understeer (makes sense if you recognize the inside tire is forced to turn at the same rate as the outside tire), and consequently requires you to have the tail slide, or you will trundle around at parking lot speeds. The BS accommodates this need well, but I don't see going from our dif (which I understand does lock) to another will help at all. I'm fully willing to be wrong, so if you think i am, just educate me.
I have readjusted my shocks to "soft", which I feel does help the ride and rear grip.
The only "flaw" in my car (now at 50,000+ miles) is that the seat belt occasionally doesn't fully retract when I exit the car, and I've broken the little plastic thingamajig that keeps the end of the belt in the right place by slamming it in the door. Yes, replaced under warranty.
I had the factory bluetooth installed. Works great but doesn't meet all your requirements.
So, I'd take advantage of the steep depreciation, and get a car so unique that its equal will not be seen. AS

MercedesDad

Great questions (lurking around until the time comes to get my very own CLKBS). Awesome input.

rage2

The car isn't the easiest car to drive at the limit with ESP off. With that being said, taming the rear end really destroys the soul of the car. The CLK BS is what it is because of how well it rotates, and how it can get you into trouble pretty quickly if you don't respect her.

mellowyellow

Regarding #2, I switched my CLK BS to a daily driver about 8 months ago and it has been amazing.

The only problems you will likely have with this car is:

a) People drooling over it (or thinking it is a bodykit)
b) Ricers wanting to race
c) Lack of open spaces to put the hammer down
d) Making time for track days where this beast will feel right at home
e) Traction!

Get one.

darkus

Ok, i'm 99% of the way to getting this car, had one more REALLY stupid question for the BS owners out there

Can the seats be adjusted up and down, ie. raised and lowered?

When test driving the car I could go forward back with the slider and then I could adjust the seatback angle with the typical mercedes seat adjuster switches, but couldn't get the seat to elevate. I gave up because I just wanted to drive, but does the seat have that type of adjustablility?

Thanks!!

R8forCLK63BS

The CLK BS seats are adjusted forward and back with the bar under the front of the seat, lifted up and rocked forward with the horizontal electric tab, reclined with the vertical electric tab, and the thigh area is raised with the manual knob at the front side of the seat.

BTW, I am ready to sell my CLK Black. I love it, but I own 10 cars and need to free up some capital for a real estate investment. I just completed the B Merc service, and bought 4 new Pirellis. I am the second owner and the car is in fantastic shape with 27K miles.

Here is a link to the dealer that is consigning it for me.

Good luck, you will not be disappointed with the Black!

http://www.planetautoimports.com/web...olina/8815821/

Here is a pic from today. I powder coated the chrome wheels and the calipers btw.

1JDM911

That Suzuki dealership had an Arctic white about a year ago, by the time I reached them it was already too late, I was just wondering who owns the black one they're selling now.