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  1. TomF

    Does anyone else here ride Motorbikes? If so.......What?

    I'd been riding 35 years, some professionally. When we moved to Blackpool 3 years ago the driving is so atrocious that I sold all my gear before I was wiped out!! Best bikes I ever had were three FJR1300's over the years, love em. My last bike was a VFR1200, sounds great, goes like a rocket but...
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    S class steering column

    I know. Its a tough decision.
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    S class steering column

    Gutted, my immaculate 34000 mile S350 needs a new steering column. So much for Mercedes engineering 🤬, I've had a 1956 Morris minor on its original column and a 41 year old Ford Capri, same. Ridiculous. Local specialist has changed a couple, they are sealed so you just can't grease the rubbing...
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    Sudden rubbing noise steering wheel.

    So I've got a couple of things to look at. How do these steering wheels come off, yank the cover off first?
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    Sudden rubbing noise steering wheel.

    That's interesting, I'll have a closer look...
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    Sudden rubbing noise steering wheel.

    Probably not, not driven since...
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    Sudden rubbing noise steering wheel.

    Evening all. Sudden and unexpected, at the end of a short drive as I turned onto our drive I noticed the steering wheel making a binding/ rubbing noise. Same with engine off so not a power steering noise. Anyone else experienced similar? How does the steering wheel/cowling come off? These cars...
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    Jacking my 222 S class

    Not sure if my cars anything like yours but the rear ends on blocks. I picked the lowest point on the suspension system and let the jack down SLOWLY 👌
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    Jacking my 222 S class

    Haha, didn't want to miss the weather window...
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    Jacking my 222 S class

    These discs are huge!
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    Jacking my 222 S class

    Hi all. Would never have needed to ask this question years ago, cars are so complex nowadays. What's the best way to jack up and support my car on stands n wooden blocks? I want to have all the wheels off so I can strip n refurb em. There seems to be an awful lot of plastic under there and don't...
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    Advice on Brake Pads & Discs Required

    I changed my Mitsubishi over to Brembo, so much better than OE
  13. TomF

    Climate activists who deflate tyres on SUVs

    Might be pure coincidence but I pulled off my drive yesterday and within 100 yards my XC40 was drifting all over the place. Drove it completely flat back to the drive and had no time to check tyre, I was on way to airport (from Blackpool). They'd regret me catching em
  14. TomF

    The S Class - Dad Tank II

    Ahh, mine only goes out on long runs. Took it out tonight with DPF in mind so went up n down on the paddles, the thing only revs to 4000 or so tho haha. Ended up doing silly speed in blink of an eye 😎
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    The S Class - Dad Tank II

    How many miles on it? What happens when it goes into regen mode, mines never done that but its only got 29,000 on the clock. I saw a couple of videos recently about washing out the DPF.
  16. TomF

    Both front tyres worn on the outside?

    Id I'd go somewhere else, no way I'd bin tyres at 5mm
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    Both front tyres worn on the outside?

    That's interesting. Mine came with the Michelin's I'm having a pair of Bridgestone potenzas fitted on the front Monday. Decided that 28,000 miles on the originals is amazing so I'll not bother with the tracking, the rears lasted about 23,000. £160 each I can just about live with. Yep mine only...
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    Both front tyres worn on the outside?

    Hi all... This thread is around 13 years old but... Does anyone have experience of the S class (W222) wearing front tyres on the outside edges (both tyres). I read that this is sometimes normal for Mercedes. Recent Mot's have not highlighted Bush or suspension probs. Also, just wondering if I...
  19. TomF

    My New CLS63 AMG

    Oh god, not sure why I only just got this thread mailed to me. Kinda ruined my joke 😂
  20. TomF

    My New CLS63 AMG

    I think you should hire it out to members here, an hour at a time. I don't want the running costs but do want to experience the sound of full throttle during paddle shift, like to test tyres on their limit too on local roundabouts. What do you say🤔 Could be a nice earner 😉
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