Watch that hood hinge!
04-08-2005, 01:23 PM
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Watch that hood hinge!
i opened the hood yesterday and fully extended it in upright position. this is the first time i opened this car like that. when i came to close it i somehow did not unlatch it properly and without too much force broke and mangled the whole hinge....i took it off and am waiting for replacement. i also observed how thin and light the actual hood is. does anyone know if the hood is made from some special material.
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well i have to be more carefull...thanks
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04-08-2005, 02:31 PM
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GL320CDI / C63 Edition 507 Coupe (EDP) / E63 S (on order) / G500 / Smart Brabus
Originally Posted by SPIKES
way kehl...no wonder from my w210 this car felt much lighter...like a c class but with the space and luxury of an e....
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04-08-2005, 03:14 PM
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I learned about the aluminum fenders when I was using a flashlight with a magnetic fastener to look under the hood. I decided I needed both hands for some reason so I tried to park the flashlight by carefully putting the magnet on the flashlight up against the side of the fender. The flashlight fell right to the garage floor.
04-08-2005, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by scorchie
What's weirder is that... the W211 has more weight than the W210, and less usable interior space (especially in the rear) compared to W210!
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04-08-2005, 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by X72
Scorchie, I think that the trunk of the W211 is significantly bigger (at least a couple of cubic feet bigger) than in the W210. That is where the rear passenger cabin space went to; the trunk.
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04-08-2005, 05:09 PM
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The lower piece of trunk (where license plate mounts to) feels like plastic to me. Is that really aluminum?
In addition I found the A-pillar is not metallic, at least the outer shell. I had a rock chip and was wondering if I need to cover it up with touchup paint to prevent rust. Somebody told me not needed since it's plastic. True?
In addition I found the A-pillar is not metallic, at least the outer shell. I had a rock chip and was wondering if I need to cover it up with touchup paint to prevent rust. Somebody told me not needed since it's plastic. True?
04-08-2005, 05:47 PM
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2004 E500 / 2001 C240
Originally Posted by steph280
The lower piece of trunk (where license plate mounts to) feels like plastic to me. Is that really aluminum?
In addition I found the A-pillar is not metallic, at least the outer shell. I had a rock chip and was wondering if I need to cover it up with touchup paint to prevent rust. Somebody told me not needed since it's plastic. True?
In addition I found the A-pillar is not metallic, at least the outer shell. I had a rock chip and was wondering if I need to cover it up with touchup paint to prevent rust. Somebody told me not needed since it's plastic. True?
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Originally Posted by steph280
The lower piece of trunk (where license plate mounts to) feels like plastic to me. Is that really aluminum?
In addition I found the A-pillar is not metallic, at least the outer shell. I had a rock chip and was wondering if I need to cover it up with touchup paint to prevent rust. Somebody told me not needed since it's plastic. True?
In addition I found the A-pillar is not metallic, at least the outer shell. I had a rock chip and was wondering if I need to cover it up with touchup paint to prevent rust. Somebody told me not needed since it's plastic. True?
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