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  1. R

    Any hints or tips for replacing the W202 Bonnet release lever under the dashboard ?

    I've got the replacement. Should I first thread the cable through the lever?
  2. K

    W211 E280 CDI Long Term Maintenance Tips?

    Hi I currently own a 2005 e280 cdi 7g with around 165k on the clock, as of recently I got a new job which requires me to do 1000 miles a week, this will fall to around 800 within a months time. This means I will be clocking up some serious mileage but personally I cant think of a better car...
  3. J

    Any tips for cleaning multi cross spoke alloys?

    My alloys look great but are a pain to clean being multi cross spoke with, count it, roughly 60 gaps that needs inserting to clean per wheel! That's a total of poking some form of brush or cloth covered finger and giving it a good fingering excuse my French, 240 times for all 4 wheels. I...
  4. A

    Upgrade tips

    Hi All, I own a 2001 Mercedes ML 270 cdi AMG. As it has been such a good car I have decided to keep it and make some upgrades. I wanted to start with the sound system, and wondered if there was a Bose system available with a sat nav type head unit (command) for this year. If it is, I...
  5. G

    Fi titan blue exhaust tips

    Due to new project have my titan blue exhaust tips for sale Look spectacular and sorry to be loosing them 100.00 See my thread weistecsago Post 156 in amg lounge
  6. Jonnivickers

    Exhaust opinions!?!?!?

    Considering a performce exhaust on my c220, the issue I have is deciding whether to go with the classic 4 amg style tips or go For a c350 look and have just 2. I know 100% that I would like either 2 or 4 because I think it tidies up the back end nicely. Any opinions are appreciated...
  7. J

    Tips for buying second hand C Class/CLK's

    Hello I am looking for a C Class or a CLK budget £3,500 to £4,500 for my girlfriend Automatic - leather Petrol or Diesel - something that sips fuel! Reliable and I can maintain (with your advice :p) Ideally 2005 onwards......... I am leaning towards a Diesel 2.2 C Class or a 2.6...
  8. ringway

    Winter Motoring Tips.

    A tip that I got from Verytalldave on here years ago. Like a fool and his money, a wiper and its rubber are soon parted, so if it's icy in the morning, check that your wipers are in the '0' position before turning the ignition key.
  9. poormansporsche

    Cutting new holes in radio surround - any tips ?

    Afternoon all, Im retrofitting heated seats and need to cut some holes for the switches - any tips as what to use / how best to do it as im dangerous with a dremmel ! cheers Brett P.s - I cant just buy another surround with the holes cut as ive already converted to double din and...
  10. C

    Tips on selling 1993 300SL?

    After owning for a year and barely being used I have decided to sell my 1993 300SL. Wasted too much time and money on Autotrader with downright rude people and ridiculous offers. Car is clean and rust free, everything works and I have the original hardtop so I refuse to give the old girl away...
  11. J

    W203 Auto Transmission Sump Plug Seized - any tips

    Hi I did a search and couldn't see an answer. Attempting to change my tranmission fluid, filter, pilot bushing. I managed to loosen the sump cover bolts so they are good to go - they were easy. But the T30 TORX sump plug is rock solid. Tried an extension on TORX tool socket, no joy...
  12. developer

    Tips For Insuring A Young Driver Please

    My youngest is close to getting his full licence and close to being 18. Aviva quote on a ten year old, value less than £5K Ford Fiesta 1.25 = c£3K :eek:. TPFT only made a couple of hundred difference. From your experience, how do you get your youngsters out on the road, and who with...
  13. D

    C63 amg top tips required...

    Hi Guys 1 week to go till I pick up my C63 amg coupe 125 edition 2012 plate, having never driven the car or seen it till collection im looking for your top tips for the car. ie FUEL type to use/COMAND useage-settings/DRIVING MODE/ anything really you think are cool about the car. And little tips...
  14. F

    New member. Any tips for buying a 00-07 C-class estate?

    Hi. My name is David. I am just about to purchase my first Mercedes and I particularly fancy a second generation C-class estate as we have a dog (is the pop up dog guard standard?) Although my wife would prefer an M-class. Could anybody here advise me as to things I should look out for...
  15. C

    DPF Question - W203 C220 DIY Replacement Tips

    Hi there, new member Jay here. I have the engine management light on the dash and have had it confirmed and reset before with high ash content in the DPF. Read so much about the problem and understand its getting pretty boring so I'm not going to muck about and will replace the DPF...
  16. A

    I Search Akrapovic Tips for C63...

    Hi all! I search Akrapovic Tips! I have slip-on system without tips. My tips got lost! :mad: If who sells them, please tell me!
  17. TKvS

    Hidden menu tips on W219 CLS 350

    I did a search on the forum but came up with nothing. Anyone know if there are any hidden menu features (easter eggs)....on W219 , I saw some on YT for other models..but nothing for the CLS. thanks Theo.
  18. BIG_G_1979

    exhausts tips soot up

    Hi guys I have noticed that my exhaust tips soot up a good bit, wonder if this is normal? Mines a om642 v6 No Dpf if this matters, also is there a way I can check if mafs are performing as they should incase it's over fueling Sent from my xperia z3 using MBClub UK
  19. B

    Mercedes W221 rear diffuser/exhaust tips

    Hi All. Just bought a 2008 black s320 Cdi with AMG kit. Looking to do the following: 1. Fit rear diffuser 2. Fit quad exhaust pipes 3. Fit red coloured rear lights Does anyone have any tips re the best place to get the above? I'm looking for best quality. Thanks in anticipation. Ben
  20. Herishi

    211 sport exhaust tips

    Guys I have just got a 211 sport estate. The chrome exhaust tips are pitted and horrible. I found a bolt under the exhaust and removed it but the tip didnt seem to want to budge. Is there a way to remove the tips so i can clean them in the warm? Thanks Ste e
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