Side Styling on W212 Sport

[Brian WH]

I love my new car but!

I cannot get used to the side styling, which looks odd and attracts dirt in the central groove between the change of the angles where the water runs down between the doors.

Anyone else have any views on this?

 

[gkerr4]

i know what you mean - my W204 c-class 'sport' does the same in the same place - not much you can do about it I guess.

I do like the side skirts though - they improve the looks of the car imo

 

[Shude]

Could always swap for some "ordinary" sideskirts. There must be someone who wants the AMG ones in preference for the standard items!

 

[Brian WH]

Could always swap for some "ordinary" sideskirts. There must be someone who wants the AMG ones in preference for the standard items!

Thanks "Mate" for that useful suggestion.

 

[grober]

Looks as if its meant to divert the airflow outwards from the slightly wider rear wheels on the Sport model to improve drag characteristics. It may keep your rear wheels cleaner at the same time

 

[Brian WH]

Looks as if its meant to divert the airflow outwards from the slightly wider rear wheels on the Sport model to improve drag characteristics. It may keep your rear wheels cleaner at the same time

Well the rear wheels certainly are usually cleaner than the front, but isn't that the norm with front wheels taking the main brake force?

 

[grober]

Well the rear wheels certainly are usually cleaner than the front, but isn't that the norm with front wheels taking the main brake force?

I was really talking about general road dirt impinging on the wheels Brian. Of course the front wheels are normally going to be "blacker" from brake dust as you say.

 

[Brian WH]

I was really talking about general road dirt impinging on the wheels Brian. Of course the front wheels are normally going to be "blacker" from brake dust as you say.

Yes I see, and you are right they do stay cleaner generally.

I'm still wanting to know what people think about the Styling generally though?

 

[grober]

Yes I see, and you are right they do stay cleaner generally.

I'm still wanting to know what people think about the Styling generally though?

An early implementation of Creasetronic perhaps? Mercedes debuts new innovations

 

[Brian WH]

An early implementation of Creasetronic perhaps? Mercedes debuts new innovations

Yes perhaps.

The new CLS is not like the one shown, but I get the point.

As seen here. Design for 2012 CLS

 

[grober]

A little Bio for the Korean designer Hubert Lee.

Is the CLS the first real Manhwa [Manga] Mercedes??

The Korean Designer Helping to Drive Mercedes-Benz's Future Image
At the International Motor Show in Geneva earlier this month, Mercedes-Benz unveiled a significant concept car, the F800, which represents the future path of the German automaker. Now in its eighth version, the F series, which began with the F100 in 1991, is regarded as the epitome of Mercedes' design and technological prowess. The latest version was designed by 37-year-old Korean Hubert Lee.
"When I first joined the Mercedes design studio in the U.S. in 2002, I worked incredibly hard. My efforts were gradually recognized, and I got to do bigger tasks," Lee said. "The F800 is very important in that it will determine the future trajectory of Mercedes. Of course it's exciting to be in charge of such a task, but there's also tremendous pressure in the responsibility."
Lee's career took off in 2006 when he was working at Mercedes-Benz' California studio and took part in a competition to design the second-generation CLS, one of the company's image-defining models. His design was selected as one of the final three and he was sent to Germany in October of that year. The design, which will be featured in a motor show in Paris this fall, was well received within Mercedes-Benz, and his ability was increasingly appreciated. In April Lee will be promoted to the head of Mercedes-Benz' advanced design studio in California. As a child, Lee loved cars so much that he would draw them for hours. He was born in California, but returned to Korea when he was in middle school, and then went back to the U.S. to study car design at the prestigious Art Center College of Design Pasadena, where he graduated at the top of his class. He received many job offers from automakers, but chose Mercedes.
"If I had not been able to enjoy every moment at the job, I would probably have gone crazy because of the overwhelming workload," Lee said. He applied his passion and love for cars to every project, and never stopped thinking about design even when driving and resting at home. "Since I am a Korean, I believe I have a responsibility to contribute to the Korean auto industry," he said. "After building up more experience and skills, I hope to make a big contribution to work for my country some day."