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  1. mark44

    C63 507 Estate - thinking of putting into deep storage

    Hi all, Not posted here on a while, but I thought I'd air my 1st world problem. I've owned my 35K miles Silver 507 estate for just over 6 years and still absolutely love it, probably the best car I've owned. The engine is just fantastic and the whole package just exudes that old skool cool...
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    Genuine C63 Edition 507 black alloy wheel - KERB DAMAGED

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/373097192143
  3. mark44

    US hire car suggestions

    Hi all, I'm need to book a hire car for a US road trip this summer for the family. Looking for some suggestions for a decent steer for the duration. Needs 4 seats (2 children), a reasonable boot and preferably a V8. I'm thinking a Mustang? Any sensible suggestions welcome!
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    Panoramic roofs - why?

    What is the reason for the explosion of panoramic roofs on new cars? I love a sunroof, but the size (and presumably weight) of the glass combined with the small actual opening seems like a regression rather than an improvement. I'd assume there was also a loss of structural rigidity through the...
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    C63 W205 Facelift

    Was just reading a review in the Oct (???!) issue of EVO. All-to-familiar criticism of too many user settings to my mind failed to address the obvious for me - that grill. I guess its falling in-line with the sports identity (e.g. GT range) - but it doesn't suit the C63 IMO. The fact that they...
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    Peeling lacquer?

    I recently noticed the lacquer around the trim on my windscreen has started to peel. Not sure how long its been like this - but can you fix it - or is it easier to just replace the trim piece? Thanks
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    Diagnostic tool for W204

    Hi, I'm after a tool for reading (and potentially clearing) error codes on my 2014 W204 C63. The iCarsoft MB II appears to be a decent unit at a reasonable price. I used to have a VAG OBD tool for my old golf which worked off a laptop - but a stand alone unit looks like it might be more...
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    George Harrison's AMG sold

    Former Beatle George Harrison’s Mercedes AMG to be sold at auction - Independent.ie I saw this recently and it struck me as pretty good value given the premium on Beatles Memorabilia. Photos in the same auction went for about £120K, the merc went for just over £40K estimate. I know which I'd...
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    Dimmers with LED bulbs - all rubbish?

    I'd like to change the dimmer switches in my home and would appreciate some recommendations. Prior to introduction to 'warm' colour temperature LED bulbs, my wife and I had ruled out the undesirable hard + 'cold' light given off by early LED bulbs, but now if you choose selectively you would be...
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    Infrequent drives - bad?

    My check engine light came on recently, so I booked in with my local stealer. I wasn't too worried as it still pulled normally, but you cant ignore these things can you? After running it through their star, they said it the light came on because it was running rich. The reason apparently...
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    C63 W204 wider rear tyre options?

    Sorry for not posting in wheels/tyre forum - thought I'd get a quicker answer here I'm about to buy some new summer tyres. While I had decided to bite the bullet and switch to MPS4s from Conti5's, I was considering a slightly wider rear (265?) to try and increase rear traction a bit. While a...
  12. mark44

    Silverstone Trackday part II

    After a fantastic, but eye-wateringly expensive trackday at Siverstone in the C63 earlier this year, I briefly entertained the idea of buying a cheap track car to thrash. As always when you start investigating these things, man-maths dictated an ever increasing budget justified by the mantra...
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    Brown quilted leather

    While the UK configurator was briefly down, I went onto the french MB site to see what was on offer C63 wise. I was surprised by the inclusion of a Brown quilted leather / oak veneer option. A real missed opportunity for the UK market - I personally think it looks great and definitely prefer it...
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    AMG vs spouse

    Though it pains me to say, I'm totally guilty of not driving the AMG enough. Yesterday against my better judgement I decided to take it on a drive with my family, and I remembered why it has rusty brake discs. The lightest brush of the accelerator leads to an exaggerated bracing action...
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    tom tom live update renewal?

    Unfortunately 2 days after my car going out of warranty, I have a message saying the tom tom live traffic update subscription is no longer valid. I hadn't even thought about it being subscription service - or even tom tom for that matter. I just thought it was a clever built-in feature. It...
  16. mark44

    Hire car gold

    Just got lucky on the rental car lottery in France. I reserved a '5+2 seat' MPV. At check-in was asked if I wanted to upgrade for 50 euros a week. I agreed and nabbed a new Renault Espace 7-seater with 500km on the clock (after rejecting the Peugeot 5000-thing) What a great car! Very...
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    C63 estate trailer?

    I know, I know. It's in a good cause. My recent trackday has got me looking for a trackday car - but would want to tow it there. Is it an option at all on the c63, or impossible because of the back box? Ideally I'd want to remove it when it wasn't required! I can always put it on the...
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    Damage free tyre change?

    What is the safest way to avoid alloy damage when having your tyres changed? Obviously going somewhere you have been before and not had a problem is one possibility, but is there a superior type of tyre extractor a fitter should be using or technique I should ask if they do? About to do a...
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    Leather colour restorer?

    I have a bit of (very minor) leather discolouration on the passenger seat headrest and door card. I guess it was some sort of hair product by the previous owners partner (complete speculation here :) ) Is there a way to blend out the area with some sort of leather t-cut equivalent??? Not tried...
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    Dent removal?

    Just noticed a small dent below my rear wiper on the boot of my W204 wagon. I probably did it myself a while back when I had to replace the wiper arm which had pretty much welded itself to the bolt. :mad: Whats generally the safest way of dealing with it? The paintwork is not damaged, and I...
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