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Just to add i found this and it explains AGW's
http://www.mercupgrades.com/audio+system+upgrades+for+e+cls+w211+w219-article-49.html
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Just a small update as a few peeps have asked about the spec of the wheels, I had the fronts off tonight to have a look and clean out the dirt trap by the upper wishbones so made a note.
The Wheels i'm pretty sure are BBS replica's
No BBS marks on the back, Size is 19x9.5j and are ET45 , have a marking of WLA or VLA and Part number of HS1995701 They are not that old i dont think as there are not corroded, but have been kirbed. Looks like although i didn't measure with a rule, the Spacers on the front are 10mm this is so the badge can still fit the wheel when mounted as the hubs protrude through a good way due to the shallow offset.
The Wheels i'm pretty sure are BBS replica's
No BBS marks on the back, Size is 19x9.5j and are ET45 , have a marking of WLA or VLA and Part number of HS1995701 They are not that old i dont think as there are not corroded, but have been kirbed. Looks like although i didn't measure with a rule, the Spacers on the front are 10mm this is so the badge can still fit the wheel when mounted as the hubs protrude through a good way due to the shallow offset.
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I've got a nice set of AMG 18s for sale
Thankyou Sir,
I'm going to wait till the tyres are worn out then decide from there, it will also allow me to save up Some ££'ss lol as i've been spending abit getting her/him up to scratch as you do with any "fault free" car you buy 
Thankyou Sir,
Might take a while with the 28mpg you are getting!!!!!
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Lol you could be right, It's got so much torque you really don't need to thrash about, I'm just enjoying the ride.
Hopefully going to do North Weald an Santapod next year to see what it does over the 1/4.
Hopefully going to do North Weald an Santapod next year to see what it does over the 1/4.
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Arrrrrrrgh!! more Gateway issues
Still trying to get to the bottom of this, Didnt use the car for a couple of days, left it locked overnight and made no difference....
Still no power at the centre console despite the cd changer behind it spinning behind it!
Thought sod it, i'd have a quick look at the Gateway and grab a Part number off it. a2118272042 Harmon Kardon.
After putting it all back together and still no joy i took the family out for a drive. Got to Ipswich about 20 miles locked the car, 30 mins later came out and yep!! all working again Arrrrrrrrgh and its continued to work all day.
This is typical of what its been like, go for a drive and the system seems to wake up and you have power back at the unit, I'm going to try a New large battery next to rule that out and see what happens.
Please if anyone has any more ideas it would be good to hear, I think Alex Crow is next port of call after a battery.
Still trying to get to the bottom of this, Didnt use the car for a couple of days, left it locked overnight and made no difference....
Still no power at the centre console despite the cd changer behind it spinning behind it!
Thought sod it, i'd have a quick look at the Gateway and grab a Part number off it. a2118272042 Harmon Kardon.
After putting it all back together and still no joy i took the family out for a drive. Got to Ipswich about 20 miles locked the car, 30 mins later came out and yep!! all working again Arrrrrrrrgh and its continued to work all day.
This is typical of what its been like, go for a drive and the system seems to wake up and you have power back at the unit, I'm going to try a New large battery next to rule that out and see what happens.
Please if anyone has any more ideas it would be good to hear, I think Alex Crow is next port of call after a battery.
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Not all Doom and Gloom!!
After the BK meal with my wife and Boys we took a spirited drive over to Shotley and wow i'm begging to get this whole"AMG" thing, The dynamic seats worked a treat the brakes are awesome and the suspension really sure footed, obviously i wasn't going mad because of obvious reasons but the car really did live upto expectations. "AMG" wise anyway.
My Boys, me and Brutus lol
After the BK meal with my wife and Boys we took a spirited drive over to Shotley and wow i'm begging to get this whole"AMG" thing, The dynamic seats worked a treat the brakes are awesome and the suspension really sure footed, obviously i wasn't going mad because of obvious reasons but the car really did live upto expectations. "AMG" wise anyway.
My Boys, me and Brutus lol
What do the boys think of it now?
Are you an Uber-cool dad?
I remember TDE1 saying he used his for a prom once.
I used mine to make (what I didn't know at the time was) my late mum's last few journeys to her appointments in London a lot less stressful!
These cars are a work of genius by MB.
I'd love to be able to help with your technical issues but I never really hit them in mine except when the batteries and alternator were foobar'd and I sold it with everything working!
Are you an Uber-cool dad?
I remember TDE1 saying he used his for a prom once.
I used mine to make (what I didn't know at the time was) my late mum's last few journeys to her appointments in London a lot less stressful!
These cars are a work of genius by MB.
I'd love to be able to help with your technical issues but I never really hit them in mine except when the batteries and alternator were foobar'd and I sold it with everything working!
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Don't forget that if it's had any sort of remap that the OBD will be way out.
Or alternatively you could use it to convince the wife how good it is on fuel!
Or alternatively you could use it to convince the wife how good it is on fuel!
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True and was so nicely for a 1£ not that long ago :-(
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Here we go Again lol
Some of you may remember my e320 cdi, which tbf i got to a really good standard, But it was fairly clean to start with.
Now we have Brutus..... where do i start lol well front to rear and underside.
Plastic's are all off being treated and bin under there cleaning up, It's going to be a long haul with this one...
Oh i may have also found out what has been causing the Centre console loss of power too, But more will be revealed Finger's crossed friday as i'm awaiting a part
I've also given her a good long Oil change, 8.5 ltr's of Mobil 1, 0w40. I drained both sump's and replaced both sump plugs and washers with new.
One sump plug still had the mb Colour code mark on it and was rusty as hell. The other bolt was also rusty strange when it's been replaced only 8 months ago at 105k. She's now done 108k.
Some of you may remember my e320 cdi, which tbf i got to a really good standard, But it was fairly clean to start with.
Now we have Brutus..... where do i start lol well front to rear and underside.
Plastic's are all off being treated and bin under there cleaning up, It's going to be a long haul with this one...
Oh i may have also found out what has been causing the Centre console loss of power too, But more will be revealed Finger's crossed friday as i'm awaiting a part
I've also given her a good long Oil change, 8.5 ltr's of Mobil 1, 0w40. I drained both sump's and replaced both sump plugs and washers with new.
One sump plug still had the mb Colour code mark on it and was rusty as hell. The other bolt was also rusty strange when it's been replaced only 8 months ago at 105k. She's now done 108k.
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The detailing continues
Been under there a few evenings now, And Brutus is starting to look fresh.
I've taken the under floor plastics off cleaned and treated them, Whilst they were off i rubbed down sill lips and painted those and around the jacking points and chassis rails, also painting the brake pipes on the way.
I've also got 4x new lower arms which i will be replacing at the weekend along with new concentric bolts and making note of the camber and caster settings.
Few more pics to follow
Been under there a few evenings now, And Brutus is starting to look fresh.
I've taken the under floor plastics off cleaned and treated them, Whilst they were off i rubbed down sill lips and painted those and around the jacking points and chassis rails, also painting the brake pipes on the way.
I've also got 4x new lower arms which i will be replacing at the weekend along with new concentric bolts and making note of the camber and caster settings.
Few more pics to follow
