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Feb 5, 2021 | 04:19 PM
  #26  
Quote: Is that graphite grey?
Yes
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Feb 5, 2021 | 04:51 PM
  #27  
This has convinced me to change my build from Lunar Blue to Graphite. Looks great.
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Feb 5, 2021 | 05:14 PM
  #28  
Quote: This has convinced me to change my build from Lunar Blue to Graphite. Looks great.
They're both lovely colors - agree this graphite looks terrific.
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Feb 5, 2021 | 06:57 PM
  #29  
Some more observations on operation:

1. You can turn on all of the cameras by pressing the lowest button on the right of the touchpad. Additionally, you can select different views as well.
2. 4-cyl shows up in cruise when Comfort is selected. I watched it go on and off during a 30 minutes interstate drive.
3. Selecting performance exhaust turns off 4-cyl mode.
4. Dashcam works when ANY usb drive is placed either in the console or the armrest storage compartment.
5. The warning triangle fits in it's place underneath the primary load floor perfectly . The tire changing kit does fit under the intermediate load floor on a diagonal and not horizontal as in the manual illustration.
6. No engine sounds from the speakers.
7 Significant tire noise still present even with the Acoustic package.
8. No double sun visors.
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Feb 6, 2021 | 07:59 AM
  #30  
Quote: This has convinced me to change my build from Lunar Blue to Graphite. Looks great.
Don’t do it! If you’re a blue guy at all, Lunar Blue is absolutely stunning in person. It has real character and appears quite different in varied lighting; it's always interesting to see how it changes. The subtle sparkle of the metallic paint adds considerably to the effect. It's the best color available on MB’s standard palette.

Stick with Lunar Blue - you won’t be sorry!
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Feb 6, 2021 | 11:39 AM
  #31  
Quote: If only they would make stop/start defeat permanent. So annoying having to punch that button every time I start the car. Some manufacturers do this, MB does not. So far.
There's a module available that does this. Keep in mind though that when you hit that button you're turning off more than the start/stop feature.
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Feb 6, 2021 | 11:52 AM
  #32  
Quote: There's a module available that does this. Keep in mind though that when you hit that button you're turning off more than the start/stop feature.
Really? Where? Ill order one immediately. And what else does start/stop defeat disable? I believe I read somewhere that it disables cylinder deactivation and/or sail mode? If thats all I’m not really concerned, Im driving a 600hp 14mpg AMG after all. 😄
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Feb 6, 2021 | 12:19 PM
  #33  
Quote: Really? Where? Ill order one immediately. And what else does start/stop defeat disable? I believe I read somewhere that it disables cylinder deactivation and/or sail mode? If thats all I’m not really concerned, Im driving a 600hp 14mpg AMG after all. 😄
Not cheap
https://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-ca...temCondition=3

The button (which it remembers the position for) turns ECO mode on/off. That disables start/stop and cylinder deactivation. I haven't confirmed sailing yet as no trips due to the pandemic.
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Feb 6, 2021 | 12:28 PM
  #34  
Quote: Not cheap
https://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-ca...temCondition=3

The button (which it remembers the position for) turns ECO mode on/off. That disables start/stop and cylinder deactivation. I haven't confirmed sailing yet as no trips due to the pandemic.
Ah excellent, thanks! The version you sent is expensive because it will work on 10 cars (10 activations) and it's for pre Aug-2019 production too. There are cheaper single shot versions and one for newer cars (which I need): https://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-EC...wAAOSw1nVdoaGz

EDIT: I sent the guy a message on ebay asking if this is compatible with the new MBUX cars and he's already responded, and apparently it IS compatible. Here is his exact response:

"Hi
compatible
I also can unlock true Multibeam headlights at W213FL


texting here is a headache as I can only see current message and only one prev message
for more information for all possible mods text me your car VIN number at WhаtsАрр or Vibег or Те1еgrаm or емаi1
(look to the picture below for my nuмbег) :
https://yadi.sk/i/LnAwNx8J5W-lJg"

Interesting! I'm going to have to get in touch with this guy when my car comes. It'd be nice to have the LED multibeam headlights unlocked as well. Cool!
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Feb 6, 2021 | 02:44 PM
  #35  
I got the Flowers for Algernon treatment for my LED headlights from Vlad. Very nice to have them working as designed, not lobotomized due to US regs.

He does good work and has great after sale support.
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Feb 6, 2021 | 03:07 PM
  #36  
Quote: Don’t do it! If you’re a blue guy at all, Lunar Blue is absolutely stunning in person. It has real character and appears quite different in varied lighting; it's always interesting to see how it changes. The subtle sparkle of the metallic paint adds considerably to the effect. It's the best color available on MB’s standard palette.

Stick with Lunar Blue - you won’t be sorry!
The Graphite Grey also sparkles and reflects the sunlight in an interesting way. The color gets lighter in the sunlight and almost turns black at night. Truly stunning in person.
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Feb 6, 2021 | 05:18 PM
  #37  
Code 543 Dual Sun Visors? Was this installed on other builds? I have the Acoustic package and I only have a single thick visor on each side. My previous E63S had the dual visors but did not have the Acoustic package.
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Feb 6, 2021 | 07:21 PM
  #38  
Quote: Code 543 Dual Sun Visors? Was this installed on other builds? I have the Acoustic package and I only have a single thick visor on each side. My previous E63S had the dual visors but did not have the Acoustic package.
My sedan shows 543 dual sun visors as standard.
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Feb 6, 2021 | 07:26 PM
  #39  
Quote: My sedan shows 543 dual sun visors as standard.
So did mine, but they are not installed in my build. I see 543 sun visors with additional function.
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Feb 6, 2021 | 09:02 PM
  #40  
Quote: So did mine, but they are not installed in my build. I see 543 sun visors with additional function.
Mine says 543 Double Sun Visors
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Feb 7, 2021 | 10:20 AM
  #41  
Could someone post a pic of the dual sun visors?
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Feb 7, 2021 | 06:11 PM
  #42  
Quote: Mine says 543 Double Sun Visors
The PO says 543 Double Sun Visors, but the build sheet says 543 Sun Visor with additional function! Trust me, they are not dual visors.
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Feb 7, 2021 | 06:15 PM
  #43  
Quote: Could someone post a pic of the dual sun visors?
The double visors have an additional visor under the outer visor. I had them on my 2018 E63S.
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