Broke down and installed mud guards...
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Broke down and installed mud guards...
Well,
I didn't want to do it, but frankly with the kind of mileage i put on the car (3 months to the day, 6600 miles) i didn't have much choice. It amazes me how much crap gets kicked up by the front wheels especially on the 500. I've never had a car who's tires protruded as much past the body as this (and i've owned a C5 & 3000GTVR4 ). I'm sure that's why its so prone to kicking up everything you drive on.
Anyway, picked up a set of mud guards for the front at the dealer, $ 66.00 for the pair, install was about 10 minutes per tire (didn't have to remove front wheels), will post pics if anyone is interested tomorrow. FWIW - my cars brilliant silver. I'm going to live w/ them a while, if they really bother me i may paint them body color.
Aceman
I didn't want to do it, but frankly with the kind of mileage i put on the car (3 months to the day, 6600 miles) i didn't have much choice. It amazes me how much crap gets kicked up by the front wheels especially on the 500. I've never had a car who's tires protruded as much past the body as this (and i've owned a C5 & 3000GTVR4 ). I'm sure that's why its so prone to kicking up everything you drive on.
Anyway, picked up a set of mud guards for the front at the dealer, $ 66.00 for the pair, install was about 10 minutes per tire (didn't have to remove front wheels), will post pics if anyone is interested tomorrow. FWIW - my cars brilliant silver. I'm going to live w/ them a while, if they really bother me i may paint them body color.
Aceman
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Love my flaps...
They keep the car clean and more importantly, prevent damage to the finish from stuff kicked up by the tires, esp occasional gravel that gets stuck between tread ribs in the tire.
The MB flaps were not available for the rear of the CDI, as of 11/2004, but do a MBWORLD search, someone used a Euro part #, so I went to dealer and ordered them. Took a little trimming and drilling (drilling flap, not car) but they went on almost perfectly, and they look great and do the job.
The MB flaps were not available for the rear of the CDI, as of 11/2004, but do a MBWORLD search, someone used a Euro part #, so I went to dealer and ordered them. Took a little trimming and drilling (drilling flap, not car) but they went on almost perfectly, and they look great and do the job.
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Glojo posted pictures of his mud flaps: https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w211/81328-mudflaps.html
You can also follow the link from my signature to see the mudflaps on my W211.
You can also follow the link from my signature to see the mudflaps on my W211.
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rear pics...
Ce750,
Sorry, all i could stomach were the fronts! They are actually disappearing to my eyes after a few days so i'm definately getting used to them. The great thing is i'll rarely have to get the tar cleaner out for the door areas again.
Aceman
Sorry, all i could stomach were the fronts! They are actually disappearing to my eyes after a few days so i'm definately getting used to them. The great thing is i'll rarely have to get the tar cleaner out for the door areas again.
Aceman
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'05 E320 CDI, '08 BMW X5 4.8i, '11 Duramax 2500HD
I wonder if it's brake dust, but it always seems like the lower body panels just behind the car get this black colored (almost invisible) dirt/dust on them... even if I never drive thru a puddle or anything that would throw dirt on them. It's especially pronounced in the rear which is odd since there is less dust off the brakes there. I wonder if these would halt that?
Anyone else notice this black stuff? I get it on my microfiber towel after I use some mist detail on the car..
Anyone else notice this black stuff? I get it on my microfiber towel after I use some mist detail on the car..
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don't think its break dust...
But - what are you dressing the wheels with?
I've sworn by "Notouch" spray over the years but recently bought a similar spray from Armorall at BJ's. Sprayed it on the tires at night, drove to work in the AM. When i got out of the car in the AM, black stuff all behind all 4 tires on the body, oily too. Now i have 3 cans to finish using till i go back to notouch!
just a thought.
Aceman
I've sworn by "Notouch" spray over the years but recently bought a similar spray from Armorall at BJ's. Sprayed it on the tires at night, drove to work in the AM. When i got out of the car in the AM, black stuff all behind all 4 tires on the body, oily too. Now i have 3 cans to finish using till i go back to notouch!
just a thought.
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Originally Posted by CE750
looks good, get a pic of the rear if you could.. or did you just install in front?
These pictures of my mud flaps were taken awhile back and was posted before.
I hope this is what you are looking for
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Looks good..
Man, I really like that white on the E... If it weren't for my white XC90 I could have easily gotten the wife to buy off on it.. Especially here in AZ..
the mud flaps actually look good.. I may look into this tomorrow.
Man, I really like that white on the E... If it weren't for my white XC90 I could have easily gotten the wife to buy off on it.. Especially here in AZ..
the mud flaps actually look good.. I may look into this tomorrow.
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'05 E320 CDI, '08 BMW X5 4.8i, '11 Duramax 2500HD
Originally Posted by aceman
But - what are you dressing the wheels with?
I've sworn by "Notouch" spray over the years but recently bought a similar spray from Armorall at BJ's. Sprayed it on the tires at night, drove to work in the AM. When i got out of the car in the AM, black stuff all behind all 4 tires on the body, oily too. Now i have 3 cans to finish using till i go back to notouch!
just a thought.
Aceman
I've sworn by "Notouch" spray over the years but recently bought a similar spray from Armorall at BJ's. Sprayed it on the tires at night, drove to work in the AM. When i got out of the car in the AM, black stuff all behind all 4 tires on the body, oily too. Now i have 3 cans to finish using till i go back to notouch!
just a thought.
Aceman
nothing... I hate the stuff.. It must be brake dust.. but it's just so darn much!
I thought about using silicone spray, but I heard it's bad for the tire. Which is odd since it's supposed to be good for rubber.
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That black stuff is diesel soot
I get it too.
BTW are there any small, black puddles that form in the garage beneath the tailpipes on anyone else's CDI?
Seems like water condensates in the exhaust. If you let it idle at cold startup, it drips out black.
When you drive off, exhaust kicks it out and that's probably whats on the back of the car.
KB
BTW are there any small, black puddles that form in the garage beneath the tailpipes on anyone else's CDI?
Seems like water condensates in the exhaust. If you let it idle at cold startup, it drips out black.
When you drive off, exhaust kicks it out and that's probably whats on the back of the car.
KB
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Without seeing any pics at first, it was doubtful on the way it would look. Actually, they don't look bad at all. In your case, it's practical and a way to protect your investment.
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Originally Posted by cdiken
I get it too.
BTW are there any small, black puddles that form in the garage beneath the tailpipes on anyone else's CDI?
Seems like water condensates in the exhaust. If you let it idle at cold startup, it drips out black.
When you drive off, exhaust kicks it out and that's probably whats on the back of the car.
KB
BTW are there any small, black puddles that form in the garage beneath the tailpipes on anyone else's CDI?
Seems like water condensates in the exhaust. If you let it idle at cold startup, it drips out black.
When you drive off, exhaust kicks it out and that's probably whats on the back of the car.
KB
When ever I get the car to the wash (there is a hand wand wash near my office) I spray the pipes to get some of that black soot out so I don't get this problem. Don't misunderstand, I don't spray up inside the mufflers, just aim the high pressure spray at the exhaust nozzle which does the job.
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White E-Class...
Does look nice!
Gearhead - you have any side shots of the car and what % tint did you get? That's next on my list of things to do...
thx.
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Gearhead - you have any side shots of the car and what % tint did you get? That's next on my list of things to do...
thx.
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The MB flaps were not available for the rear of the CDI, as of 11/2004, but do a MBWORLD search, someone used a Euro part #, so I went to dealer and ordered them. Took a little trimming and drilling (drilling flap, not car) but they went on almost perfectly, and they look great and do the job.
It took quite a while to get this solution.
Bought the car on Memorial Day.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...light=mudflaps
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Originally Posted by aceman
Does look nice!
Gearhead - you have any side shots of the car and what % tint did you get? That's next on my list of things to do...
thx.
Aceman
Gearhead - you have any side shots of the car and what % tint did you get? That's next on my list of things to do...
thx.
Aceman
It has been awhile since I took pictures of my car. I have this front offset shot and hopefully this helps.
If you need something better, let me know and I'll take some this weekend.
Sounds good???
As for the tint, I have factory tint. I find the greenish tint is good enough for me as I have shades for the side and rear.
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Originally Posted by aceman
Does look nice!
Gearhead - you have any side shots of the car and what % tint did you get? That's next on my list of things to do...
thx.
Aceman
Gearhead - you have any side shots of the car and what % tint did you get? That's next on my list of things to do...
thx.
Aceman
I found a side view taken last Christmas ...
here goes
Hope this is what you are looking for
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Those are 17's on your car? Cause they look just like the 16's on my car, only bigger.. I'd love to get a hold of a set of those, if they're indeed 17's.
Man, that white looks good!
Man, that white looks good!
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Originally Posted by CE750
Those are 17's on your car? Cause they look just like the 16's on my car, only bigger.. I'd love to get a hold of a set of those, if they're indeed 17's.
Man, that white looks good!
Man, that white looks good!
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Mud guard question
You or someone else mentioned that there was trimming to do on the mud guards for the 211 e500. I want to put them on my "06 211 but my dealer, actually a great parts manager, says they are not specifically for that car although he did allow that people do try it and seem to have success. Remembering my '97 e320 mud guards, they were put on with just clips and sometimes started to fall off. Are these mud guards put on with screws or some sort of clamp? If they are more substantial than the previous ones, I certainly will put on a set. Thanks
