peterg1965
MB Enthusiast
- Joined
- Dec 22, 2007
- Messages
- 1,144
- Location
- Lancashire
- Car
- 2019 Audi Q7, 2018 Mini Cooper S, 2016 Porsche 718 Boxster S
Called in to see Olly at PCS today. Work took me down to the South Coast and I had some time to spare this afternoon, having previously arranged to call in tomorrow. I wanted Olly's opinion on a suspension noise (at least I thought it was a suspension noise!) and to check the brakes and pads for me.
The CLK55 was put up on the ramp and Olly checked out the suspension, all seemed to be OK. He did spot a number of heavily corroded exhaust bolts though, some rusted away almost completely, these need addressing soonest. Was also converted to having some braided brake pipes to sharpen the brakes a little. The brake pads and discs are all fairly new, which is good to know, in fact I am very relieved this is not an imminent expense! When Olly drove the '55 he checked the gearbox by flooring it from low speed ( I haven't yet got the bottle to do that!). G'box is fine I am pleased to know. The suspension knock is not coming from the suspension at all, it is possibly something loose in the headlining, or maybe a slight knocking caused by the flexing of the chassis when going over bumps. It is nothing mechanical and nothing major which is good I suppose. Shows my complete lack of mechanical knowledge!!
I have learnt that the cr&p tyres (Maragonis ?$*&??)I have on the CLK55 do nothing for road noise and probably add to a little bit of a vibration which upsets the balance of the car. It looks like a new set of rubber is required soonest.... I am now searching for some Michelin PS2s at a reasonable price or I may decide to go with slightly cheaper Pirelli's or Continentals.
It was a pleasure meeting Olly, a great bloke, great advice and a great business. I will certainly be taking my AMG there for the work that is required. The workshop looked even better with an R Class 'Mercedes Assistance' car parked outside.
Cheers Olly.
The CLK55 was put up on the ramp and Olly checked out the suspension, all seemed to be OK. He did spot a number of heavily corroded exhaust bolts though, some rusted away almost completely, these need addressing soonest. Was also converted to having some braided brake pipes to sharpen the brakes a little. The brake pads and discs are all fairly new, which is good to know, in fact I am very relieved this is not an imminent expense! When Olly drove the '55 he checked the gearbox by flooring it from low speed ( I haven't yet got the bottle to do that!). G'box is fine I am pleased to know. The suspension knock is not coming from the suspension at all, it is possibly something loose in the headlining, or maybe a slight knocking caused by the flexing of the chassis when going over bumps. It is nothing mechanical and nothing major which is good I suppose. Shows my complete lack of mechanical knowledge!!
I have learnt that the cr&p tyres (Maragonis ?$*&??)I have on the CLK55 do nothing for road noise and probably add to a little bit of a vibration which upsets the balance of the car. It looks like a new set of rubber is required soonest.... I am now searching for some Michelin PS2s at a reasonable price or I may decide to go with slightly cheaper Pirelli's or Continentals.
It was a pleasure meeting Olly, a great bloke, great advice and a great business. I will certainly be taking my AMG there for the work that is required. The workshop looked even better with an R Class 'Mercedes Assistance' car parked outside.
Cheers Olly.
