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  1. bingo999

    Exhaust tips

    Do i or dont i? 01-05 BENZ S CLASS S430 S500 W220 AMG MUFFLER DUAL TIPS on eBay (end time 17-Mar-11 15:18:09 GMT) i can think of better ways to spend £70 but its very tempting....
  2. C

    Need to replace the multi-plug/ pilot bushing on a 722.6 trans in a C250 TD. Tips?

    Traced the trans fluid leak on my C250 to the multi-plug. Box behaved normally despite having lost nearly a litre of fluid over the last 10k miles. Its been kinda oozing away. The fluid, filter and sump gasket were all done 10k miles ago, so I'm just doing the multi-plug and getting the fluid...
  3. salfordmerc

    Tips For Cleaning In Here

    Inside and out, stick those little gems you'd like to share with your MB buddies...let me start with this one. 98p for a twenty pack of leather wipes from tesco,same price for window wipes too. well worth it if you have children scoffing all types of stuff in the back.
  4. B

    C180 kompressor any tips

    Have my eye on a 52 plate 50k mile in metalic blue, anything I should be aware of ?
  5. A

    Exhaust Tips

    Hi all, Since i got the 2.6 i have been looking for a pair of exhaust tips. Not just any, but to match the ones on the A124. The 124 previous owner said "off some Porsche" but I can't find any to match, and we chaps like our cars to match, don't we? Photo shows what is on the cab', anyone know...
  6. Timster

    Tips please: Changing diesel filter

    Hi there. Before i go ahead and do it (for the first time on my own!) Any tips about replacing fuel filter on S124 300td? Thanks. Tim
  7. The Boss

    Sony camera flash bulb blown - any tips

    Hi guys, need some advice. my sony DSC-H10 camera flash blew the other day. Does any one know how to resolve this? where, how, costs etc?
  8. Movi-Star

    C55 buying & modification tips please

    Guys, im interested in buying a 05 plate C55 AMG, what are the things to look out for when checking the car over, any common faults/problem areas? Also be interested in increasing the power, are there some good things to do to up the power to say 450bhp, decat (x-pipe?) remap, any other things...
  9. S

    Hints and tips that I've picked up along the way!!!

    Due to pick up our SLK in two weeks time. (Can't wait). Currently own VVC MGF (Nightfire red) that we will sorely miss when she is sold, but....... Here are a list of helpful sites that we picked up on the way that you may or may not find helpful on a generic basis. (I'm not linked to any sites...
  10. P

    w208 service tips and mpg

    hi all i have a w208 200k on an x plate (2000). now we are gettin around 22 - 23 mpg around town and i was expexting more. i dont now when it was serviced last so was going to give it a quick service, oil filter, air filter, fuel filter and spark plugs. i could do with a few pointers as to...
  11. MOR8A

    Ever removed exhaust tips for re-chroming?

    Hi I put a post up in the wanted section for an old exhaust or just exhaust tips for a W211 E55k (not much joy there) just wondered if anyone has ever removed the exhaust tips and sent them away for re-chroming and then refitted them?
  12. MOR8A

    Exhaust or exhaust tips for W211 E55 AMG

    I would like to get hold of either an old exhaust or perhaps just the tips (4) for a W211 E55 AMG. Ideas welcomed.
  13. K

    Any Tips on removing the Roof-lining (W124 Estate 1996)

    Hi, All I'm needing to replace some damaged wiring on the electric sunroof, has any one removed the roof lining in the past. If so I'd like a few tips. I'm pretty new to Merc owner ship, I've baught the car to help me carry stuff whilst I'm doing up my GTi. Then when it's done I'll turn my...
  14. R

    WTB Old Style AMG Exhaust Tips

    Hello: I need a pair of the old style, rectangular, original AMG exhaust tips. These are rectangular on the outside and when looking into the tail pipe there is an oval shape. I am pretty sure they were available only "attached" to the muffler and not as a separate item so if necessary I will...
  15. Diesel Benz

    MB TIPS access issues again

    Anyone else had problems to log in to TIPS lately? I get another request for the user name and password where it does not accept my credentials. I'd like to know if others have faced issues, then it is likely a temporary problem. There has been a warning about the login server change but it...
  16. PJayUK

    Buying tips, W126 420SEC

    I am going to look at another SEC this weekend this is the first one I have seen that has the 4.2L V8 M116 engine in it. The car itself sounds like it could be a good one; it’s registered in 1989 on a G plate in metallic blue with ivory leather. It’s from a dealer in Surrey taken as a part ex...
  17. travelininstyle

    Chrome/Stainless Steel Exhaust tips

    Hello All, I have been looking at jazzing up the twin exhaust on my C180K Sport Coupe - its a 55 plate - I have a reference for the part from Mercedes Benz B66 80 00 11 - But cannot confirm this - can any one advise - the tailpipe is a twin pipe and bends down - PS. Are thet easy to fit ...
  18. ringway

    Windows 7. Advice & Tips Required Please.

    I've have a new laptop with Windows 7. I never liked Vista and stuck with XP until now. Does anyone have any useful tips for using Window 7. Thanks in advance. Paul.
  19. H

    Fabric suppliers - any tips? 1985 051 'black'

    Hi all, Anyone know where I can either get a bit of this fabric - 051 - black (sometimes called anthracite)? It was produced from 1970 into the 90s, and put on more or less every car in the range (a bit utilitarian for the 600 and 450sel, though!). I'm even happy with any part of a...
  20. H

    Fabric suppliers - any tips? 1985 051 'black'

    Hi All, Anyone know of any way of getting a bit of 051 black (also called anthracite)? Does anyone manufacture bespoke bits? It was used across all ranges from 1970 to the early 90s I believe. I've spent ages looking for an interior - I need any old part of it (door cards, seats...) - just...
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