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    Turbo Charging

    Not sure what you mean Patrick about Charge Air Cooler ?? But advice taken about too much Turbo boost.... Reduced to the half Turn on the C200 and also the C250... Mild boost increase is ok It was fun while it lasted !!
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    Turbo Charging

    Well I did again increase the Boost after reading that with the correct boost level the performance should mimic a V8... instant torque on the open Road. "Maybe the ECU has now adjuster its self to accommodate more air flow," I read that to retro Fit a Reversing Camera to the Mercedes screen...
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    Parking Sensors

    At long last, Sensors all working.... Th correct holding fixture arrived which is attached by sticking onto the inside of the Bumper... only catch was that the Bumper has to be removed to have any hope of fitting.... Back to the strong Glue .Now nice and snug. A big learning curve, but no...
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    MB CLA 200

    A front wheel drive Merc..... no thanks...... A front wheel drive VW Golf is a better Car for much less money. I had one for 5 years 2013 to 2018 Zero faults.
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    Car of the week

    $600,000 paid for what is a basic Falcon in drag a G.T. . They would be an abominable thing to Drive...... No accounting for taste said the old Lady as she kissed the Cow !
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    Parking Sensors

    I have found on the net ( was not easy) the Sensor Holder bracket. On order from the States Also a Sensor from China stamped with the correct PART NUMBER. Fingers crossed on both parts.
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    Hybrid which last

    Thanks Patrick for the update on what is a moving target
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    Hybrid which last

    The Lady owner is Street wise . a visit to the dealer once was all that was needed. Never again ! Mileage is 160,000Ks my Seniors moment ,,,,,
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    Hybrid which last

    Wife's friend arrived in a Toyota Prius Hybrid.... 16 Years old still on original Battery and 16000Ks. Battery technology has moved on since then.... Longer life ? The cost account would not like that no replacement dollars to earn. Time will tell
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    Parking Sensors

    Now fixed.... but the Sensor now falls back in behind the Bumper !!! According to Mercedes the clips in the plastic holding bracket are only good for two removals before they break off. It seems not a serviceable part. Internet suggested fix .. Hot Glue... I have such a Glue Gun used to pull out...
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    Parking Sensors

    I have always been driven even as Michel says ( At my age ) The inoperative Parking Sensors was a case in point.... I just had to understand and fix them. I'll probably insist that my Coffin Lid is fitting property !!!!
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    Parking Sensors

    I could not be bothered Patrick ... selling a Car can be a right PITA We don't need the money Both Cars are a pleasure to Drive. If one of our adult Granddaughters ever gets round to obtaining a Licence we will give them the Car. But I don't blame them, as Car ownership in Sydney can also be...
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    Parking Sensors

    Looked on the Net citing the correct part No. B.S..... these sites list every Mercedes known to Man The only ones that will work in our C Class are the Genuine Bosch Units ' I learnt the hard way. Same with all the others ..... eg E Class ........18 class ........17...
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    Parking Sensors

    Ah I must set the record straight Gents...... The W204 c 250 has Blue tooth... seven Air Bags including a Knee A Bag. The same 5 star rating as the W205 ( Current Car ) Cost of maintenance, ie parts replaced to 90ks, $450 for Suspension Arms ( a known problem ) A couple of Varta Batteries...
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    Parking Sensors

    Made in Spain for Kit car Mercedes ! .... Suspension arms made in Turkey etc Eight Sensors on our W204....... one out all out ......The exact part number from the old one essential Eg a ........0018 will not work needs a .......0417 Advertised by the model can be deceiving, they all look...
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    New ignition key for 450 sl

    Ah Michel..... it is not what we know ... but who we know !!!!
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    Sale W204 Turbo

    we are now well retired and don't need two Cars Disposing of a 2010 C 250 CGI 94Ks Log book service. An Avantgarde in Metallic Silver Black Leather reversing Camera Rego till October (October Build Date A 2011 Car ? All receipts and nothing to spend......... Car in Hunters Hill $17,750...
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    My (ancient) history with Rovers

    I declined his kind offer......stating that I knew nothing about them... his problem !
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    Help

    Just finished a Thread and system asked for a title was the thread delated ? or can I find it somewhere to add a Title ????
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