Recent content by m1br

Compared to? I hope you don't mean compared the new systems in the A & C Class? If that's the case it must be hopeless. Have you ever avoided a jam using COMAND online? I ran it two years and EVERY SINGLE TIME it warned of traffic a minute after I was stuck. Ditto the routing, constant routing...

No 9g. A deal-breaker for me, heard about this a while ago so abandoned the C Klasse purchase. The ZF 8sp in the BMW is sublime, and shifts instantly. I fell asleep a few times attempting to paddle shift the 7g - utter garbage. Wake up MB. S.

Well, mine went just fine until handing the thing back. I had a E Class on straight lease for two years, used a broker as they were and astonishing £80pcm less than MB franchises. Amusingly the car was supplied by MB Wolverhampton and financed directly by MBUK.... go figure. Car faultless...

Mobilio were excellent when I shut the keys in the boot of the E Class. (Stupid that such a 'high-tec' car allows this, even my 2006 3'er wouldn't let that happen) On the road (out of office hours) in about an hour after breaking in with a laptop. Seriously! Good value IMO as it cost nothing.

Yup, as M500dpp says, It's easy. And your legal right under the 14day cooling off period if you sing up in a dealership. There can only be a claw-back of any deposit contribution if the CONTRACT you sign specifically allows for it. I haven't seen one that does yet, and I have read a few this...

I have this combo - bought in a similar deal about six years ago. I use it daily, you need to have ball races draws on heavy cabinets.... Its excellent, and for the price you wont get better TBH. The Pro range blow-moulded socket set / spanner set boxes actually fit neatly into the upper...

Thanks gents, I'll make the calls tomorrow. I found to my cost that the new E220Cdi engine cover no longer just lifts off at the front FFS. In a rush as I spilt oil whilst topping her up, I tugged at the front edges to lift it off - but the new cover has a 90deg twist lock catch at the...

Many head bolts are tightened by angles for this reason.... so are oil filters :)

I worked for a German manufacturer until about 1998 or so. We had many ABB robot cells which I used to maintain, it was fascinating. Linishing, assembly, paint-line, MIG and the first TIG welding IRB robot. It appears the robot hardware portion of the assembly has reached a plateau, but what I...

Spot on IME. Running the E220cdi SE saloon since April, 2yrs hire only, £1200 down and £412 inc vat for the 40k miles. Drag that out to 3yrs and regular mileage and the above is easily realised. My colleague liked it so much he bought one on agility, and in Gloucester haggled it down to just...

IME you need +100bhp in a big road car to make a serious dent in performance comparisons. Maybe the other guy was just good with the changes and reading the road. Its a slow box in auto guise, but if you know how to fettle it the pick up is surprising.

E90Post has a decent UK section. I was quite active there and am 'well up' on the 335i and N54 including tuning them. Steve

Is there a recommended OEM parts seller that might offer a worthwhile discount to forum members? Before I ring around for a new engine cover - and yes I'm a careless ****... :fail

It's not easy to estimate your worth. You are about to find out what it is. Good luck. Steve

That adhesive trim is better than you think but takes practice to apply well. I did the reverse on the BMW, to black out the chrome window trims. Looked pretty much oem once I got it nailed. Ordered my black tape online from Shadowline, don't think they specifically sell chrome effect but I...