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What did you do for your W211 today?

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Old 01-31-2017, 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by S70Houston
That is insane.

I have a buddy who owns a glass shop and I just asked him what he thinks it should cost. He says he can get an aftermarket windshield for $280.00, the Sekurit windshield from Germany for 400.00.

I am in CA, where I believe that many things are more expensive than in many other states, so how can it cost 608 bucks in NC?
Originally Posted by S70Houston
Who are you referring to, the OP?

I hope noone belives they will get a windshield from the Insurance Company for free? I am sure there are many insurance companies which will pay for the replacement, but you can bet you are paying for it in your premuim.
NC...$608 for a windshield. I would be looking for a new company. I'll definitely get my money's worth...Insurance companies are a freaking rip-off!

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Old 01-31-2017, 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by 2MERKS
NC...$608 for a windshield. I would be looking for a new company. I'll definitely get my money's worth...Insurance companies are a freaking rip-off!
No kidding.
Old 02-02-2017, 03:35 PM
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Old 02-03-2017, 10:59 AM
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4 Wheel alignment.
Rear was out and it ate the tires.
Wife said it is driving like a new car.
Now to order another pair of tires. (Ugh)
Old 02-03-2017, 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by N_Jay
4 Wheel alignment.
Rear was out and it ate the tires.
Wife said it is driving like a new car.
Now to order another pair of tires. (Ugh)
Now that it drives like a new car, might as well put 4 brand new tires on it.

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Old 02-05-2017, 01:55 AM
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Old 03-20-2017, 01:21 AM
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Washed em' both today.
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Old 03-20-2017, 02:32 AM
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Laundry list of things done to mine lately.

Replaced the following:
Inner and outer tie rods
lower ball joints
upper control arms
sway bar links
both front wheel bearings
both front CV axles
Motor mounts/trans mount
oil cooler gasket
Two new front tires

And now it rides like a brand new car. Car has never driven or ridden this well since I have owned it. Guess it was well worth it!
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Originally Posted by S70Houston
Washed em' both today.
I've always loved MB monoblock wheels. They look so awesome even to this day. I wish they made wheels good looking again. Most of the stuff they have on the new models are just hideous to me or look like clown wheels.

-Nigel
Old 03-20-2017, 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by NewShockerGuy
I've always loved MB monoblock wheels. They look so awesome even to this day. I wish they made wheels good looking again. Most of the stuff they have on the new models are just hideous to me or look like clown wheels.

-Nigel
Absolutely Agree Nigel, ...... the exact reason as to WHY they are installed on mine.
Old 03-20-2017, 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by rodneypierce
And now it rides like a brand new car. Car has never driven or ridden this well since I have owned it.
As it should, with this kind of laundry list.

How many miles are on your car in order to have to have all this done?
Old 03-20-2017, 10:11 AM
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Old 03-20-2017, 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by S70Houston
As it should, with this kind of laundry list.

How many miles are on your car in order to have to have all this done?
its at 99k.

Not every one of those parts were bad (one outer tie rod was, drivers side lower ball joint was, drivers side wheel bearing, passenger side upper, and both CV shafts)

But, since they were going to be in there, and those are all very common failure points, might as well knock it all out before it goes bad.
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I want to buy one...

It counts?
Old 03-20-2017, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by rodneypierce
But, since they were going to be in there, and those are all very common failure points, might as well knock it all out before it goes bad.
Totally agree!
Old 03-26-2017, 03:40 PM
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Installed Euro Comand head unit purchased from eBay and wrapped most of my wood trim with 3M Brushed Black Metallic 1080 vinyl. Never liked the burled walnut with the Ash Grey interior.

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Old 03-26-2017, 04:54 PM
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Looks good.

Now take care of the at ugly airbubble on your center console armrest.
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It's definitely on my to do list - not sure whether to try and stretch the leather, inject glue with a syringe, or the heat and ice trick. Maybe just purchase a new unit from the Bay.
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Originally Posted by Bahnstormer
It's definitely on my to do list - not sure whether to try and stretch the leather, inject glue with a syringe, or the heat and ice trick. Maybe just purchase a new unit from the Bay.
Heat and the ice trick worked PERFECT for me. I did however need a heatgun, as a blow dryer was not sufficient and did not provide enough heat.

I did it twice, but it has been tight ever since I did it.
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Thanks S70Houston, heat and ice it is. Can you tell me what kind of heat gun you used.
Old 03-26-2017, 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Bahnstormer
Thanks S70Houston, heat and ice it is. Can you tell me what kind of heat gun you used.
Welcome.

I used a MILWAUKEE heatgun, which is what our electricians at work use, so I borrowed it for one weekend.

Use patience though while you do it, do not get too close with the heat as it may burn/discolor your leather.

Good luck.


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