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09-06-2011, 05:47 PM
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'11 350 4matic - '14 Stingray: Gone, BMW 530i, Porsche 944 Turbo, Porsche 356, Mitsubishi 3000GT
Dude. Just got back from the Baltimore Indy Grand Prix. Awesome doesn't even come close to surmising it. Wow, wow, wow. Regardless, I was looking forward to getting back in my car when I got home. Still love it Sorry, you are having
troubles. I took my 14 year Old son to the races. He met a bunch of drivers, so great action, even met Collective Soul. Keep things in perspective (it's just a car - you have a kid on the way to share great memories like I just did. Priceless.
Good luck my friend, get ready for the "best day of your life". God bless and enjoy the journey.
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troubles. I took my 14 year Old son to the races. He met a bunch of drivers, so great action, even met Collective Soul. Keep things in perspective (it's just a car - you have a kid on the way to share great memories like I just did. Priceless.
Good luck my friend, get ready for the "best day of your life". God bless and enjoy the journey.
B.
09-06-2011, 06:05 PM
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Dude. Just got back from the Baltimore Indy Grand Prix. Awesome doesn't even come close to surmising it. Wow, wow, wow. Regardless, I was looking forward to getting back in my car when I got home. Still love it Sorry, you are having
troubles. I took my 14 year Old son to the races. He met a bunch of drivers, so great action, even met Collective Soul. Keep things in perspective (it's just a car - you have a kid on the way to share great memories like I just did. Priceless.
Good luck my friend, get ready for the "best day of your life". God bless and enjoy the journey.
B.
troubles. I took my 14 year Old son to the races. He met a bunch of drivers, so great action, even met Collective Soul. Keep things in perspective (it's just a car - you have a kid on the way to share great memories like I just did. Priceless.
Good luck my friend, get ready for the "best day of your life". God bless and enjoy the journey.
B.
09-06-2011, 07:49 PM
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'11 350 4matic - '14 Stingray: Gone, BMW 530i, Porsche 944 Turbo, Porsche 356, Mitsubishi 3000GT
Awesome, my friend. I lost a Jake at childbirth 8 years ago. Best name ever!!! I am very, very happy for you. He will be a special man, no doubt. Enjoy... First year is all sleep depervation, then it's the Nirvana of what is meant to be. Enjoy and don't ever forget what the most important (your family and son - the car is nuttin in the grand scheme of things). Cheers!!!
09-06-2011, 08:34 PM
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wow, good for you and your wife man!!!!
enjoy and love....
my new parenting creed: love, protect, teach
live it man!
and BPhillybenz, sorry to read about your loss cousin....honestly...
enjoy and love....
my new parenting creed: love, protect, teach
live it man!
and BPhillybenz, sorry to read about your loss cousin....honestly...
09-06-2011, 08:42 PM
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'11 350 4matic - '14 Stingray: Gone, BMW 530i, Porsche 944 Turbo, Porsche 356, Mitsubishi 3000GT
Thanks bro. Jakes Rock!!! He is on my desk and I always look to him for support. Let's not forget, this is for MCF. Much appreciate the brotherhood. This forum is the best. The members are truly great!!! MCF congrats and enjoy life brudda. That's been my montra and I Swear by it!!!
09-06-2011, 11:43 PM
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BPhillyBenz, thanks a million!! Also sorry to read about your loss. When I read your post to my wife she wept!! Jake will always be in your heart and is looking after you and waiting for you.
09-07-2011, 09:57 PM
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My 2010 E350 Sport Sedan just hit 15,000 miles. The battery recently died due to a faulty battery controller. I had to wait 8 days because there were no replacement parts in the US. I also deal with a rattle on the passenger side that has been there from day1. The service folks have taken 3 shots at fixing it. No luck yet. I agree with those who say 'nothing ruins the ownership experience like rattles do'.
09-08-2011, 12:10 AM
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They replaced both my front shocks today. I'll let you know if it fixed my rattle. Also, check your glovebox door. The top edge of the door should be felt. It's mating surface should also be felt. I found on mine that a small section on the far right-hand side of my glove box did not have felt where Tge door touched when closed. I put a small piece of felt and the problem was solved.
09-08-2011, 12:55 AM
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Good info about the felt. Is it like an adhesive stuck-on felt to the edges of the door and dash (under the wood) where they connect?
09-08-2011, 08:49 AM
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1953 300 Adenauer, 1971 300 SEL 6.3, 1975 600, 1978 450 6.9
Thanks guys...and for those that say my priorities are messed, I am taking VERY good care of my wife. My posting last night was all within an hour or so and the wifey was upstairs resting in bed. Took car in today (of course it did not do it on the way to the dealer) and to my disbelief, the service manager (to whom I have discussed this problem with a number of times) called me and told me he drove my car and did not hear anything. I guess he doesn't remember the discussions we had or doesn't know the meaning of the word intermittent. I did let my service advisor know that if they don't get it fixed to my satisfaction I will be going to the lemon law - but seriously, does the lemon law apply to 'rattles'?? It's been at the dealer over 21 days since 07July for this problem. How about Audi A7...that looks like a cool car.
09-08-2011, 08:18 PM
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If you open the glovebox you will see the that the top lip of the door is just leather/plastic. When you close the door this lip is pressed against the glove box. There should be felt running all the way across the inside of the box where the door pushes up against. For some reason a small part of mine was missing so the door leather/plastic was pressed up against the box plastic. A little strip of felt along the plastic of the glovebox solved a small 'creaking' sound I was getting. This was when I first got the car and I have not heard the problem since I found the culprit.
09-10-2011, 12:37 AM
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If you open the glovebox you will see the that the top lip of the door is just leather/plastic. When you close the door this lip is pressed against the glove box. There should be felt running all the way across the inside of the box where the door pushes up against. For some reason a small part of mine was missing so the door leather/plastic was pressed up against the box plastic. A little strip of felt along the plastic of the glovebox solved a small 'creaking' sound I was getting. This was when I first got the car and I have not heard the problem since I found the culprit.
Glad you found the culprit.
09-10-2011, 11:32 AM
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09-10-2011, 04:26 PM
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2012 S350 Bluetec 4Matic, Diamond White, P2
Silicone spay, felt tape, foam, and WD-40 are your friends in finding and resolving rattles. I had two annoying pops in my E. One of them was a defective seat back frame (diagnosed and replaced by the dealer). The other was actually the more annoying of the two. The was a very intermittent popping sound that would seem to come from underneath the rear seat. It was similar to popping the sides of a beer can. I removed everything and could not find it. Then, one day, I realized the rear setback side bolsters are attached to a plastic bracket mount. At the base of this mount is a single bolt. One side was tight, the drivers side was loose. Since tightening this one loose bolt, no more noises. I would never have guessed the noise was coming from this location. The fix: one and a half turns of a bolt. Noises can be so aggravating.
