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You'll really like those 3D mats, after 10 minutes you forget they are there. Then never move at all.
Good to know! I was going to buy the WeatherTech mats, but liked the 3Ds better. I also discovered that there is a carpeted version of the 3D, so I went for those. Do they clip in place like the factory mats?
You'll really like those 3D mats, after 10 minutes you forget they are there. Then never move at all.
Exactly! And your feet never slide around when they're wet. I thought I'd only use the mats for winter, but now I think I'll just leave them in year round. Easy cleaning too....just take them out and hose them off.
Good to know! I was going to buy the WeatherTech mats, but liked the 3Ds better. I also discovered that there is a carpeted version of the 3D, so I went for those. Do they clip in place like the factory mats?
I didn't know there was a carpeted version but the style i have clips in place. I've been using weathertech in my trucks for many years and I do really like them but i like the 3D better for the S Class. I'll stick with weathertech for the truck as they come up higher but i sure wish the weathertech stayed in place as well as the 3D.
I didn't know there was a carpeted version but the style i have clips in place. I've been using weathertech in my trucks for many years and I do really like them but i like the 3D better for the S Class. I'll stick with weathertech for the truck as they come up higher but i sure wish the weathertech stayed in place as well as the 3D.
Amid all the other issues such as foggy headlights, I neglected to ask about this: Both air intake ducts are unraveling. It looks like a design weakness to me. The are numbers 6 and 7 in the figure below.
Part numbers
Right A278 090 48 82
Left A278 090 47 82
Has anyone else seen this problem with their car? It's not obvious unless you have a good look at it. I would think that there are other cars with the same issue. Or, am I the lucky one with the unicorn car but with all the issues?
Good to know! I was going to buy the WeatherTech mats, but liked the 3Ds better. I also discovered that there is a carpeted version of the 3D, so I went for those. Do they clip in place like the factory mats?
I have the rubber Mercedes mats that came with the car for the winter then throw these on top when the nice weather comes:
Amid all the other issues such as foggy headlights, I neglected to ask about this: Both air intake ducts are unraveling. It looks like a design weakness to me. The are numbers 6 and 7 in the figure below.
Part numbers
Right A278 090 48 82
Left A278 090 47 82
Has anyone else seen this problem with their car? It's not obvious unless you have a good look at it. I would think that there are other cars with the same issue. Or, am I the lucky one with the unicorn car but with all the issues?
unraveling? in what fashion? i have never seen them go bad / crack, etc. unless there was an accident and they got cracked/bend the wrong way and werent replaced.
unraveling? in what fashion? i have never seen them go bad / crack, etc. unless there was an accident and they got cracked/bend the wrong way and werent replaced.
It's the soft clothy portion of the ducting. The fibrous material is torn. There are no signs of front-end work, so I'm confused as to why they are torn like that.
Below. It's a wire-enforced cloth/fiber material. The encapsulated wire is a single spiral, so as the fiber tears, it unwinds but not completely separate. The photos make them look like they are completely separated, but the assemblies are still connected by their respective wires.
It amazes me how some people will just destroy a nice automobile. But what really takes me out is why they purchase such an expensive car and act like it's a NEON. Just about everyday I see new cars on the road and they're either scratched, dented or just plain dirty looking. Those type of people just need to buy an old station wagon instead! Lol!
Just about everyday I see new cars on the road and they're either scratched, dented or just plain dirty looking. Those type of people just need to buy an old station wagon instead! Lol!
Not everyone has the time or inclination to wash their car all the time, especially this time of year. both my nice pricey cars are filthy right now. The dirt ain't hurting the car.
Snovv, thats unusual that they would tear. Maybe a hamfisted technician?
It amazes me how some people will just destroy a nice automobile. But what really takes me out is why they purchase such an expensive car and act like it's a NEON. Just about everyday I see new cars on the road and they're either scratched, dented or just plain dirty looking. Those type of people just need to buy an old station wagon instead! Lol!
Off to the dealer today for that vibration problem. Given the history, I doubt that they will warranty the ducts, but we'll see.
I am going to ask them to check the cold-start noise once more because I still hear some noise during cold-starts. According to the paperwork, they installed anti-drainback valves per some TSB. It is designed to keep oil in the top cylinder area. I'll post the number later.
Originally Posted by Quadcammer
Snovv, thats unusual that they would tear. Maybe a hamfisted technician?
Maybe... The material seems weak and brittle in my hand. It feels like it can easily tear if installed/removed multiple times.
I installed the gtacarkits W221 bracket last night. The reduced storage compared to my old car is causing me to look for alternate solutions. I don't love it, but might keep it. It is not as elegant as the Kuda solution (Mike and others), but puts the device closer to the driver, albeit lower. The holder is not bad, it has great adjustment range.
I'm 6' with longer legs than torso, when I sit and allow my knee to relax to the left, it *can* touch the bracket if I have the seat more forward.
Notice the actual holder has standard bolt patterns, so you can install it without the swivel. With the included bracket, though, the holder would interfere with the media door.
This photo, too, is upside down, but you can see the maximum range of adjustment. You might be able to fit a 7" tab in it. The feet can rotate out and the side support move up and down
Adjusted for my Note Edge. Notice I have to adjust the swivel so that the corner of the Note Edge does not interfere with the cup holder flap
A smaller phone like the S3 allows the bracket to sit in the ideal orientation.
I really don't understand the point of these brackets. Is it to make your car look like something with a mounted cell phone from the 1980's? Does a rear window mounted antenna come with the kit?
Leave your phone in your pocket or briefcase and drive on full alert for a change. With all of the morons who are distracted by texting, searching for songs or other items on their phone, and have their heads in the clouds while driving and causing accidents and deaths of innocent people, it's enough of a challenge to avoid these idiots and save our own lives by driving at full attention. Don't be part of the problem.
Below. It's a wire-enforced cloth/fiber material. The encapsulated wire is a single spiral, so as the fiber tears, it unwinds but not completely separate. The photos make them look like they are completely separated, but the assemblies are still connected by their respective wires.
I really don't understand the point of these brackets. Is it to make your car look like something with a mounted cell phone from the 1980's? Does a rear window mounted antenna come with the kit?
Leave your phone in your pocket or briefcase and drive on full alert for a change. With all of the morons who are distracted by texting, searching for songs or other items on their phone, and have their heads in the clouds while driving and causing accidents and deaths of innocent people, it's enough of a challenge to avoid these idiots and save our own lives by driving at full attention. Don't be part of the problem.
The brackets are for people who have the kind of phone they're not ashamed of. I use mine as my primary music player via Bluetooth Audio so it's nice to have direct control. In that form it's no more a dangerous distraction than any other button or control system in the car.
It's also kind of tough to charge your phone while its in your briefcase.
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I use mine as my primary music player via Bluetooth Audio so it's nice to have direct control. In that form it's no more a dangerous distraction than any other button or control system in the car. 
