Putting in rear seats after the fact?
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No dice on third row retrofit. Issue is not exhaust but different suspension in the 63 with a higher speed but lower weight rating. I could not get the dealer to go anywhere near the concept of even selling me the parts. PM me if you'd like more details. I am interested in doing it too. It it was suggested that a third row install might create insurance and warranty issues
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Wow interesting, yeah I'll PM you for details. I still haven't my quote back.
On the suspension, the part that I'm scratching my head over is that the E63 wagon restained the rear air suspension, and it's supposed to be load adjusting.
On the suspension, the part that I'm scratching my head over is that the E63 wagon restained the rear air suspension, and it's supposed to be load adjusting.
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that's the issue. otherwise, the OEM parts bolt in perfectly.
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untrue, at all levels. my shop did it for me and it's perfect. AMG car does not have a lower weight capacity in the cargo area. not sure why they would tell you that. per the owners manual, the weight capacity in the AMG wagon and the E350 wagon are equal. only issue is storage of the AMG spare wheel/tire. it's a bit wider than that of the E350, so i'm running without the spare until we engineer a solution. the panel won't stow away completely (misses by about 1") with the spare.
that's the issue. otherwise, the OEM parts bolt in perfectly.
that's the issue. otherwise, the OEM parts bolt in perfectly.
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oh, and the price was roughly 6k...in line with what was earlier quoted.
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Renntech E63S
the rest of the pitfalls you're concerned about (suspension, parts availability, insurance, warranty, etc) would need to be worked out in your head. i'm only reporting that the project is complete and was successful. if you feel offended or dissatisfied with my post, i will make note and can only promise better efforts in the future.
otherwise, cheers.
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the shop i use for maintenance, race prep and projects is Chicago Performance and Tuning. Al also installed the rear seats in my GT3. excellent shop. i bring him everything with the exception of my wife's hybrid toyota whatever-the-hell-it-is. that one gets no maintenance with the hope of a quicker death oh, and the price was roughly 6k...in line with what was earlier quoted.
oh, and the price was roughly 6k...in line with what was earlier quoted.
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+1 to RS77. It would be really helpful to see some details about the project, like how you identified the parts (and even a list of part #s if possible), what was involved in the install, could this be a DIY, and install hours. As you & I know, CPT's shop rate isn't exactly peanuts. 
I'm looking at wagons, and would love the rear seats but not if I'm looking at a $12k total bill.
I'm looking at wagons, and would love the rear seats but not if I'm looking at a $12k total bill.
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it's a nice mod, and really the only reason i buy the wagons. i have young kids. i bought this car fully expecting to perform the modification, regardless of whether it was plug-and-play or not. if the OEM parts didn't fit, i would have had CPT fabricate something else. turns out the only reason for not making it an option is the spare tire. if we can't engineer a solution to that one, i'll just carry a can of fix-a-flat, as i did with the E55. no problem.
thanks fellas. sorry i'm of little help other than to report it's perfectly doable.
