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Will do.It'll be interesting to learn your feedback on the B8s as you get some more miles under your belt @Notwen. It's an upgrade on my to do list as well.
Your car is such a beautiful example, the C36 is such a "hidden gem" in the world of performance saloons
Thank you.Lovely car
If you ever want to part with the plate give me a shout!
Great, thanksWill do.
I have a longer run planned in a few weeks.
Will send you a messageThank you.
If you want to throw your hat in the ring for the plate, I will always listen to offers.
Hi There, do you still have any more of the rear one piece AMG badges available?Well overdue for an update, though not a lot has been going on.
When I bought the C220d Sport it had a generic modern(ish) stereo in it, wanting to fit something more period, I chose to remove the Blaupunkt Pasadena from the C36 and fit a period Mercedes Becker unit to the C36 instead, which took me down a new rabbit hole of minor changes to the period “Classic”, “Special” and “Exquisit” offerings. Ending up with a Mercedes “Special” (BE1350) which was an £800 option back in 1995.
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The C36 gear shifter, has a grey leather covering over an embossed C36. Problem is, they get marked/damaged. My original one had some scratches on and I spoke with some leather repairers and they weren’t interested. Out of interest I looked up the OE number and Mercedes still had some in Germany, so I treated it to a new one. (mine must have been one of the last available ones, as a fellow C36 owner tried a few weeks after and was told NLA)
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Early in 2021 we sold the C43/55 and Jayne’s SLK350 and purchased a very nice CLK55, conscious not to ignore the C36, it has been used regularly for my visits to Oulton Park, racking up a heady 646 miles in 2021
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I had noticed the pads were giving off a bit more brake dust that previous, there was a reasonable amount of life left in them, looking back on the invoices Mercedes fitted new pads and discs 25,000 miles ago, but that was 2003! Discs were fine, so just fitted a set of Brembo branded pads, with a little help/hinderance from my Beagley friends. I also fitted a new steering damper, not an expensive part and the old one was 20 years old.
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The 3 Merc-migos
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Pleased to say the C36 sailed through its MOT. Talking to the tester afterwards, if there was anything, while not an advisory this year, he thought may be one next year “if I’m really picky, the front springs have a little corrosion starting where the powder coating is lifting”, fair enough.
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Once again my mind starts over thinking it, “well the suspension is over 25 years old, it’s could do with a refresh” next thing I am shopping for Shocks, springs and full suspension rebuild kits, to be done this winter.
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One thing I try and do, is keep any modification reversible (the back seat change for example), and/or only use period options. One thing that does annoy me on the early W202 is the lack of tie down points in the boot. The inside of the back panel is easy, as it has the recess for the tie down points. But deeper into the boot, there is no captive nuts for the loops. I chose to fit rivi-nuts to the metal back seat panel, rather than the boot floor and purchased one of the cargo nets for the W204/W205 C-Class.
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My big plan over winter had been to refresh the suspension, drop the subframe for strip and paint, replace all the rear link bars and freshen up under the arches. There was nothing wrong as such, but 27 year old suspension was likely passed its best.
Best laid plans and all that… Now having a bigger day job work area to cover meant a bit more working away and less playing in the garage.
As I bumbled into Spring, I was determined to make a start.
Deciding to do the front end arms and ARB bushes, along with all 4 shocks and springs.
While the Bilstein B8 were a no brainer, when it came to spring choice I finally went with Eibach, to give me a similar ride height and not overly harsh ride.
On the subject of ride height, the C36 has always had a slight rear down stance.
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Squared it up with string and poles for now, will get it 4 wheel aligned soon.
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I still had a slight rear down stance (by 5mm), the original spring pads were 2 pips, changed to 3 pips and sits well. Last Sunday a quick squirt down the motorway, to check it was all good. The run over the tops to Ripon on the Bank Holiday Monday was great.
Now sitting level
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I think I have a couple of unpainted ones left. I'm away until Tuesday, will check and come back to you.Hi There, do you still have any more of the rear one piece AMG badges available?
Thanks,
Theo
Thank you. You can WhatsApp me at +852 60861302 Or email me at [email protected]. ThanksI think I have a couple of unpainted ones left. I'm away until Tuesday, will check and come back to you.
I have done around 250 miles of mixed motorway and A&B roads. I'm really pleased with the B8's and Eibach springs. It's not too harsh, certainly more compliant than our CLK55.It'll be interesting to learn your feedback on the B8s as you get some more miles under your belt @Notwen. It's an upgrade on my to do list as well.
Thanks for the feedbackI have done around 250 miles of mixed motorway and A&B roads. I'm really pleased with the B8's and Eibach springs. It's not too harsh, certainly more compliant than our CLK55.
If you do go down the B8 route, have a look on RockAuto.com in the USA, at the time they were less expensive than anyone else, even after duty and shipping to the UK.
Notwen HiI have done around 250 miles of mixed motorway and A&B roads. I'm really pleased with the B8's and Eibach springs. It's not too harsh, certainly more compliant than our CLK55.
If you do go down the B8 route, have a look on RockAuto.com in the USA, at the time they were less expensive than anyone else, even after duty and shipping to the UK.,
ThanksHi Alberto, I'll check tomorrow, I think I have 1 unpainted one left.
All gone, I have ordered another batch, they will be here next week.Thanks
SuperAll gone, I have ordered another batch, they will be here next week.
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