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Thanks for the welcome. Three questions:
1. I burn through tires in 12K - 15K miles because they are staggered (245 45R18 100W and 275 40R18 99W) and cannot be rotated. Can I switch to all the same size, preferably 17", to get much greater mileage, and a smoother ride, or will this compromise the integrity of the car? Also could change to updated rims because AMG chrome rims are pitting.
2. Have had on-going problems with the ABC system. I read the forum comments and other things on line that suggest cleaning the system, dismantling the accumulator, or replacing the pump. First I had a local trusted foreign car shop purge the system and change the filter numerous times ($500). Next had another reputable local Mercedes shop diagnose the pump being bad, so I replaced it with a new OEM pump ($3,000), but the right front of car still falls down within 48 hours at rest. They next recommended replacing the accumulator (another $2K - $3K). Mercedes dealer service manager told me to sell the car as it will dollar me to death. It only has 125,000 original miles, looks almost new, and garaged. Very discouraged. Need advice.
3. Have AMG chrome wheels that are becoming pitted. Any place recommended to have re-chromed cheap, or swapped?
My name is Naeem and I live in Dubai. I have been an avid reader of MBworld forums for several years and I have finally decided to register today. I find this to be a great forum and all the members here are real helpful which creates this 'true' community feel.
Here's a picture of my baby.. A CLK 320 1997 (W208). I absolutely love her and NEVER EVER want to part from her.. She has 285,000 kms on the clock and still drives like a dream!
good day my name is Danzil from South Africa and glad to be a member.
I own 3 mercs a W 123 1983 230E , a W 111 fintail 190E fintail and a W 203 c 200 k estate.
I am having a little problem with the W203 where I found a bit of oil on the spark plug and not sure if is from over filling the oil or. is the a major issue?
also trying to trace linkage for the W 111 fintail gear box.
thanks
Hi!! I am a New Member. I have a 1999 c230 Kompressor - planned on driving for ten more years. The Kompressor went out, once at 60,000 and now at 150,00. Mint Condition.. do not know what to do with it. Part is Expensive. 2.500 -3,000. In the meantime I bought a 2013 C250w - Very nice. . I do miss my 1999.
New member from Australia and first time MB owner! Just picked up a 2008 ML63. Black of course. Not the type to keep my vehicles stock, so the mods have already began. Woop! Currently trying to install an Alpine X800D-ML. It's not the plug and play solution that Alpine claim though. Very disappointed. I'll take my issues to the correct forum section. Hope to see you there!
Welcome new people Let us know if we can help you out with upgrading to whiter LED and HID lighting. Our units are all well tested on MBs and plug and play canbus units
Hello all. Decided to buy my first Benz with all the knowledge in these forums as a great primer to help me get a handle on what I was getting myself into. Now the owner of a 2003 S600, hopefully I'll start adding to the knowledge pool here as I start going through the machine front to back. Cheers.
My name is Davor.I am proud owner of Mercedes W203 sportcoupe C220CDI from 2002.My car was bought here in Bosnia 2 years ago and it was probably one of my dream cars. I think I saw it earlier playing MB World Racing game on my PC and even named it "shorty" .Its been a cool car,looks sporty,well responses on the gas pedal,has a bit stiffer suspension,silent from inside out,inexpensive to drive(exept maintenance).Few months back my car started giving me some real headaches.It wouldn't get started,switch gears, issuing headlights and other electronics so now I'm trying to sort that all out.This forum helped me a lot I even maneged to learn something on my own.I'm almost done with the repairs ,but as I said I'm here to sort that out.
Hi everyone,
I'm a new MB owner, a 2005 E320 4Matic Wagon. My husband has a 2011 C300 Sport. Both are black, thus the name. We love our Benzes, and I'm glad to know you all.
Hello my name is Omar,
I have w212 550 I'm currently trying to fix it up do you guys know were i can buy an authentic carbon fiber rear trunk and roof spoiler that is not made in China or Taiwan?
09-04-2015, 01:45 PM
Hello, everyone!
Let us know if we can help you out with upgrading to whiter LED and HID lighting. Our units are all well tested on MBs and plug and play canbus units 
.Its been a cool car,looks sporty,well responses on the gas pedal,has a bit stiffer suspension,silent from inside out,inexpensive to drive(exept maintenance).Few months back my car started giving me some real headaches.It wouldn't get started,switch gears, issuing headlights and other electronics so now I'm trying to sort that all out.This forum helped me a lot I even maneged to learn something on my own.I'm almost done with the repairs ,but as I said I'm here to sort that out.
