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Yeah! I'm so lucky my dealer is a good one. They actually try, and make customers feel like they are on their side. If they say they can't duplicate I know it's not just to get the car out the door.
Last time I had the car in for this issue the tech offered to ride along with me when I went to pick up the car, since he couldn't reproduce himself. He spent a good 15 minutes with me trying to show him the noise. At that time we could not get the car to do the squeak again.
Glad it's getting sorted! FYI squeak does not happen in Sport Plus, only Comfort, which is how they isolated the strut. In my case it's only the one side - but being the awesome dealer they are - they offered and are replacing both sides, since the original warranty runs out in a few thousand km's. They don't want to have to deal with ELW in case the other side goes next.
Great service and techs at MB Oakville. Super happy to have them, or I may not bother trying to run an AMG
There wasn’t even one pixel lit on the fuel gauge for the last 20 minutes. 80l tank. Whew! I was trying to keep 4cyl mode on, coasting, only going 100, it was nerve racking and exhilarating. lol I thought we were going to be really late by running out - also couldn’t risk being late at all so couldn’t stop for fuel either…
I hate running this low because debris in tank etc. oh well - topped up with super just in time!
There wasn’t even one pixel lit on the fuel gauge for the last 20 minutes. 80l tank. Whew! I was trying to keep 4cyl mode on, coasting, only going 100, it was nerve racking and exhilarating. lol I thought we were going to be really late by running out - also couldn’t risk being late at all so couldn’t stop for fuel either…
I hate running this low because debris in tank etc. oh well - topped up with super just in time!
Do you prefer PetroCan over shell?
Either way, you made it in time. So that's good.
With weakening CAD and uncertainty with BoC's rate adjustment soon as well as the gas prices going up, wouldn't be surprised if it hits 200$ per tank, yikes...
With weakening CAD and uncertainty with BoC's rate adjustment soon as well as the gas prices going up, wouldn't be surprised if it hits 200$ per tank, yikes...
Actually our dollar has gained against the U.S. dollar and the Euro lately. Thank You
Decided against the tuning rabbit hole or decided on another?
Intake: Decided against the air intake. After watching youtubes about the massive amount of particles these types of filters let in and the amount of miles I put on, the tradeoff for 20 or whatever HP just isn't for me. I am seeing more and more dyno tunes in the 700+HP with stock intake and filters. ECC just did a GLE63 715AWHP on stock filters.
CPC: Another "busted my output shaft" thread in the 212 section. Reflecting then on another member who had a front diff pinion break. Remembering how many rear ends and twisted axles and drive shafts and U-Joints I pooched drag racing (non Mercedes). Clutches too. Larger and taller 305/285 tires and wider rims this season, changing the gearing putting more load on the drivetrain. Realizing torque limiting in gears 1-3 is probably a good idea. Realizing breaking my car for a dragy run that someone else already beat anyway, pointless.
I guess chasing a tenth or two 0-60 or a few more in the 1/4 mile is (weirdly) just not that important to me anymore in this car. I've been sitting on these parts since 2023, and every time I plan to tune the car something breaks right before.
I suppose that's what happens with everyone. I too strongly considered trying to add power, but then realized with the available power levels in EVs all I would be doing is making more noise and spending big $s to do it and still be victim to the first plaid than comes along.
Bah, you just need to pick the right battle. I have a standing bet wtih any Plaid (or the others)....$30,000 race....from Orlando to Atlanta. Oddly no one has ever been willing to step up
As you know from my other thread I might change up the tires from 35 series 305/285 to 295/285. But then I saw the picture below of 295/285 30 series and it looks great too!
Vote!
35 series - not a really fair pic since this pic was taken wheels have been widened an inch and there are spacers to flush them out. I gues I need to find an hour to try the new setup for new pics.
I am still in limbo ordering new rear tires or not. I have my dealer scouring their tech docs to see what % circumference difference is tolerable on the 4matic and if it turns out to be 2% is OK I will just run what I have:
305/35 and 285/35 Continental ECS02
However if they come back and say I will toast the 4Matic+ and need to be lower difference I will then run for only a 1% difference either:
295/35 and 285/35 Continental ECS02
or
305/30 and 295/30 Michelin PS4
The Michelins will look FAT but get rid of the full wheel well look I like. The Continentals will not run as wide and sporty, but will fill the wheel well and like @bobblehead says save the rims from our crappy roads.
Last edited by I.T. Guy; Apr 22, 2026 at 02:26 PM.
No rubbing on the modified wheels!
Rears are next, hopefully before the weekend.
It’s been nerve wracking measuring and trying so many wheels and tires and spacers.
This is the absolute max front fitment without mods or rubbing. I bet 295/35 could fit with a heat gun but I didn’t want to start melting stuff for a few more mm.
20x10.5 ET17
285/35
Lowered 40mm
Last edited by I.T. Guy; Apr 27, 2026 at 07:30 PM.
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.
