http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/ Largest Independant Mercedes Club UK. en Tue, 21 May 2013 22:40:32 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/images/mbclub-new/misc/rss.jpg http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/ http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/driving-incidents-roadrage/152512-talkative.html Tue, 21 May 2013 22:04:10 GMT Spotted some woman in my mirror today, hand alongside head for far too long to be having an ear scratch. So after about 600yards I was approaching a set of bollards so slowed to a halt and gave her the phone signal and to put it down. She just flashed her lights indignant that she had to stop! I... Spotted some woman in my mirror today, hand alongside head for far too long to be having an ear scratch. So after about 600yards I was approaching a set of bollards so slowed to a halt and gave her the phone signal and to put it down. She just flashed her lights indignant that she had to stop! I know women are more talkative than blokes so if it is essential for them to chat constantly why don't they get a hands free kit. I can't understand why anyone wouldn't have one if phone calls are so all fired important to them! :mad::mad: ]]> Driving/Incidents/Roadrage artyman http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/driving-incidents-roadrage/152512-talkative.html http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/parts-maintenance-servicing/152511-w163-2005-rear-springs.html Tue, 21 May 2013 21:44:36 GMT Hi, Where is the best place to get OEM rear springs. My 2005 ML 350 has a cracked rear spring at 54k miles!!! I done want to alter the ride height, and have read a lot of aftermarket ones lower the height. I would like to get OEM really. Any ideas where I can get a pair from? Bob Hi,

Where is the best place to get OEM rear springs. My 2005 ML 350 has a cracked rear spring at 54k miles!!!

I done want to alter the ride height, and have read a lot of aftermarket ones lower the height. I would like to get OEM really.

Any ideas where I can get a pair from?

Bob ]]> bobsp http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/parts-maintenance-servicing/152511-w163-2005-rear-springs.html http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/bodywork/152510-sl-r129-soft-top-replacement.html Tue, 21 May 2013 21:29:59 GMT Hi I have a SL R129 Facelift - year 1999. I want to replace my soft top, does anyone recommend a company in Southern England that can remove supply and fit for the above. I live in Berkshire so anywhere within 60 miles of Bracknell would be preferable. Hi

I have a SL R129 Facelift - year 1999.

I want to replace my soft top, does anyone recommend a company
in Southern England that can remove supply and fit for the above.

I live in Berkshire so anywhere within 60 miles of Bracknell would be
preferable.

Many thanks ]]> Bodywork tanuie http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/bodywork/152510-sl-r129-soft-top-replacement.html http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/electronics/152509-bose-system-w210-estate.html Tue, 21 May 2013 21:23:02 GMT Do any members have experience of the above? If so, how does it compare to a non-Bose setup? Is it much of an improvement? TIA, David. Do any members have experience of the above? If so, how does it compare to a non-Bose setup? Is it much of an improvement?

TIA, David. ]]> Electronics jukie http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/electronics/152509-bose-system-w210-estate.html http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/parts-maintenance-servicing/152508-control-arms-strut.html Tue, 21 May 2013 21:20:29 GMT Hi all, some advice please I had my CL65 (215) with a MB dealer and they said that the front offside Spring Control Arm and Transverse Control Arm needs replacing. The guy said that the when doing these the struct which attaches to the Spring Control Arm do get seized on and it will most likely... Hi all, some advice please

I had my CL65 (215) with a MB dealer and they said that the front offside Spring Control Arm and Transverse Control Arm needs replacing. The guy said that the when doing these the struct which attaches to the Spring Control Arm do get seized on and it will most likely need to be replaced also if it cant be removed - i believe the strut is quite an expensive part for this car! :(

Has anyone every come across this issue or heard of it ? it seems a bit extreme that i may have to replace a strut which is otherwise okay but the only problem is that it is seized to the spring control arm that needs replacing.

Any help appreciated:thumb: ]]> rk100 http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/parts-maintenance-servicing/152508-control-arms-strut.html http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/spotted-ebay/152507-lovely-g-wagen.html Tue, 21 May 2013 21:02:00 GMT 1990 MERCEDES G WAGON 280 GE 9 SEATS G WAGEN AMAZING G WAGON | eBay

The more I see these, the more I fancy one one

Anyone want to buy a Landcruiser? ]]> Spotted on eBay! Palfrem http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/spotted-ebay/152507-lovely-g-wagen.html http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/events/152506-calling-all-northwest-owners.html Tue, 21 May 2013 20:47:45 GMT Hi all Ive been asked By a Japanese car club if we want to put our German metal up against there Japanese imports, in a Rolling Road shoot out The venue in mind is a 4wd Dyno Dynamics Rolling road based in Warrington, if we ger enough German cars to challenge the Japanese it will be £40 for... Hi all

Ive been asked By a Japanese car club if we want to put our German metal up against there Japanese imports, in a Rolling Road shoot out

The venue in mind is a 4wd Dyno Dynamics Rolling road based in Warrington, if we ger enough German cars to challenge the Japanese it will be £40 for two or three runs.

Hopefully I may be able to secure a small prize for the winner

If your interested please log your name below.

Thank you ]]> Events Osgee http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/events/152506-calling-all-northwest-owners.html http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/general-discussion/152504-arrow-p-dashboard.html Tue, 21 May 2013 20:29:26 GMT a couple of questions which i cant find the answer for .... Car is a W212 220cdi with auto box. when driving slowly such as in traffic or pulling away the P indicator on the dashboard stays on for a short while and sometimes theres an a left pointing arrow that flashes on next to it ...what... a couple of questions which i cant find the answer for ....

Car is a W212 220cdi with auto box.

when driving slowly such as in traffic or pulling away the P indicator on the dashboard stays on for a short while and sometimes theres an a left pointing arrow that flashes on next to it ...what is this arrow for ?

secondly - more a driving style adjustment id imagine but every time i stop and knock the car into park it rolls forward or backwards slightly - is this a quirk of auto boxes or am i doing something wrong ?

Thanks

dave ]]> General Discussion ozthecoz http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/general-discussion/152504-arrow-p-dashboard.html http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/new-member-introductions/152502-my-first-mercedes.html Tue, 21 May 2013 20:06:48 GMT I'm collecting a 60-plate C350 CDI Sport estate on Thursday. I've already looked at this forum more than any other Merc board when doing my research, but to be honest it's very me so heart would have ruled head anyway.

There is at least one username I recognise from other forums (hi Paul Ff), so I may well be known to some of you already. Looking forward to gleaning as much Mercedes knowledge as I already have BMW, Porsche, Audi etc... ]]> New member introductions Jobbo http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/new-member-introductions/152502-my-first-mercedes.html http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/interior/152501-ml-270-a.html Tue, 21 May 2013 19:56:34 GMT hello everyone,been looking,through all the problems with electric seats and cant find any with the same one as mine. ive got a ml270 with power seats but the drivers on stopped working full stop nothing not even e click from under it .any one on here got a 270ml thats had the same problem.there is... hello everyone,been looking,through all the problems with electric seats and cant find any with the same one as mine. ive got a ml270 with power seats but the drivers on stopped working full stop nothing not even e click from under it .any one on here got a 270ml thats had the same problem.there is power to the passengers one its okay,even tried swapping switches from the drivers seat onto passengers and it worked on it so i know the switch isnt faulty.also checked the two fuses and the relay switch down at drivers feet on right hand side power to them and the relay obviously works hence passengers seat working.tried giving the motors a little tap with hammer but still nothing,failed mot on drivers seat not working and i am at a loss as to what to do next.:fail ]]> Interior koth123 http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/interior/152501-ml-270-a.html http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/spotted-ebay/152500-sl60-amg-car-classic.html Tue, 21 May 2013 19:42:35 GMT MERCEDES BENZ SL60 AMG R129 For Sale (1997) on Car And Classic UK [C357791]

Oops, just noticed it's already been discussed. ]]> Spotted on eBay! dan1502 http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/spotted-ebay/152500-sl60-amg-car-classic.html http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/engine/152499-w210-throttle-response.html Tue, 21 May 2013 19:42:13 GMT Moving off from stationary in the E55, and therefore throttling up from idle, there is a certain amount of dead movement before the power comes in with a rush (not a bang), which makes it tricky to set off smoothly and gently in first. Is this normal on this model, or do I have (say) a throttle... Moving off from stationary in the E55, and therefore throttling up from idle, there is a certain amount of dead movement before the power comes in with a rush (not a bang), which makes it tricky to set off smoothly and gently in first. Is this normal on this model, or do I have (say) a throttle potentiometer with wear on the first mm or two?

E55BOF ]]> Engine E55BOF http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/engine/152499-w210-throttle-response.html http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/new-member-introductions/152498-new-mb-forum.html Tue, 21 May 2013 19:38:36 GMT hi folks thought it time to say hi from me,new to forum due to owning a ml 270 .owned it for about a year now and the wife and i just love it ,great motor to drive on long runs . Being automatic it sure is a lazy drive lol.but like every one else on here im searching for answers too .Its got some... hi folks thought it time to say hi from me,new to forum due to owning a ml 270 .owned it for about a year now and the wife and i just love it ,great motor to drive on long runs . Being automatic it sure is a lazy drive lol.but like every one else on here im searching for answers too .Its got some problems we also own a fiat punto,nissan skyline r32gtr and a 1000 cc thunderace. ]]> New member introductions koth123 http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/new-member-introductions/152498-new-mb-forum.html http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/electronics/152497-yuasa-batteries-any-good.html Tue, 21 May 2013 19:37:05 GMT The E55 is fitted with a Yuasa maintenance-free battery; can't tell the exact type - the markings are hidden. It looks like new, but then, hidden under the seat, so it should. Does anyone have any experience of these? I've had them on bikes in the past, but not on cars.

E55BOF ]]> Electronics E55BOF http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/electronics/152497-yuasa-batteries-any-good.html http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/spotted-ebay/152496-e55-swathed-flowing-prose.html Tue, 21 May 2013 19:36:09 GMT 1999 MERCEDES BENZ MERC E55 AMG Auto Blue Petrol Saloon 5.4L V8 Engine Tax Test | eBay


"This car is arguably better now than the day it came from the factory, at just over 100k its supurb but whats more its fully run in, the last of the true high quality Mercs at AMG level"

Gosh - it's a miracle ]]> Spotted on eBay! Palfrem http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/spotted-ebay/152496-e55-swathed-flowing-prose.html