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    450SL/R107 required for photo shoot in London

    I just noticed that I need to get to 30 posts before I can use the private message facility - as a member may wish to PM me instead of responding to the public thread, I will follow up with two other posts - please forgive these!
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    450SL/R107 required for photo shoot in London

    Hello all, I own a clothing brand based in London for which I am arranging a photo shoot on Friday 3 April. A reference theme of the shoot is the movie American Gigolo which featured the 450 prominently. I wondered if any member would be interested in loaning a car for day? I would pay all...
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    Goodyear F1 for W216 CL600 - question re mixing tyre types

    On this point, I can find 2s for the rear with a load index of 103 (=875kgs) and 3s for the front with a load index of 99 (=775kgs). The manual has a page for "Mixed Tyres" and "AMG equipment". Under 'mixed', the requirements are 99 front, 103 rear but marked "MOExtended". I assume I don't...
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    Goodyear F1 for W216 CL600 - question re mixing tyre types

    Interesting - I will make sure I check that point before buying.
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    Goodyear F1 for W216 CL600 - question re mixing tyre types

    Hi all. I need to replace tyres on 2007 W216 CL600. From reviews it seems that Goodyear Asymmetric 2s or 3s are a good option as seem to be quiet with decent fuel economy plus performance. Problem is that I can't get a full set of either on the car as they don't make all sizes* so I can go for...
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    How much labour to replace front emblem on grill

    Hi. The thought didn't occur to ask for help - perhaps that's Central London disease (where I live) where people tend to mind their own business for better or worse! Let me see what the dealer quotes and I will reach out if it is on the high side. Thanks for the offer of help, much appreciated.
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    How much labour to replace front emblem on grill

    Hi. You're correct, I just checked the handbook. I had thought distronic plus was located at top of front windscreen but that is the night view assist only. I will see what the dealer says and report back. Thanks.
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    How much labour to replace front emblem on grill

    Thanks - looks similar although there is no open space in the star in which to put your hands to get a grip before unscrewing it. Anyway, does look the most simple of jobs and I will ask them for part only if they want to charge labour on top unless they can justify its more than a...
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    How much labour to replace front emblem on grill

    Hi all, The Mercedes emblem on the grill of my W216 needs to be replaced as it become fogged up or otherwise very scruffy. I am due a service shortly and my local MB garage has the part in stock. They said by phone that they would charge labour of "up to one hour" although "it wouldn't likely...
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    CL W216 Owners Register.

    Please add my name to the list. Own a 2007 CL600.
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