Mercedes Owners Thread

[therock]

8 hours ago, Frozentouch said:

Just bought a 1 year old C-class coupe. 😃  Will there be problems if I replace the run flat tyres to non-run flat ones? Would like the ride suspension to be softer...

If you only drive locally, where help is always within a few km, then it's pretty ok. If you do a lot of long distance driving in M'sia, you won't be able to crawl to a tire shop so easily..

Best to get one of those gel tire kits as a back up...

[Frozentouch]

Thank you for the advice. 😃 I only drive in Sg. 

[fesa7044]

22 hours ago, therock said:

If you only drive locally, where help is always within a few km, then it's pretty ok. If you do a lot of long distance driving in M'sia, you won't be able to crawl to a tire shop so easily..

Best to get one of those gel tire kits as a back up...

NO need to Crawl to tyre shop ,dat will Damage yr rim & NVR ever change yr tyre on the road.

It might KILLED u.

Ribg up dis mobile guy  & dey come to yr help

Pit stop +65 8694 5505

Malaysia side also available but u can’t seems to find it.

Run Flat Tyre Like stop start have more disadvantage rather than advantage.

[inlinesix]

On 11/22/2020 at 12:17 AM, Frozentouch said:

Just bought a 1 year old C-class coupe. 😃  Will there be problems if I replace the run flat tyres to non-run flat ones? Would like the ride suspension to be softer...

My Mini stock tyre is RFT. Have been using non-RFT close to 4 years.

Even drove to Cameron with non-RFT.

Do Rem you need higher tyre pressure for non-RFT

[Frozentouch]

Thank you. Used to own a Mini too.

[therock]

Bros

has anyone signed up for the star care or star care plus plan ?

there’s a promotion now..

[Lancenzw]

Hi, Clearing off my Mercedes service credit. Do PM me if u need any Mercedes merchandise, I am willing to let go the item at less 40%, open for negotiation. 

[bluebeamer]

hi can anyone recommend a mechanic/workshop at the bukit merah (preferably) or toh tuck area to do simple stuff like change brake pads for merc?

or is it better to go to C&C?

thanks!

[kobayashiGT]

19 minutes ago, bluebeamer said:

hi can anyone recommend a mechanic/workshop at the bukit merah (preferably) or toh tuck area to do simple stuff like change brake pads for merc?

or is it better to go to C&C?

thanks!

for brake pads you can just go any workshop. But I would recommend chip soon at tampines. they are good with mercs.

https://www.sgcarmart.com/directory/merchant.php?MID=11419

[Robin]

hi guys. is there a local WhatsApp / telegram group for merc in general or by specifically by model?

[bluebeamer]

thanks!

[Micb]

Hi all,

I would like to ask if any bro/sis here, have repair/rebuilt the rear differential axle before?   

Do help to advise on your experience, and which workshop is capable of doing the repair/rebuild of the rear differential.   Costing as well please.

Thank you in advanced.

 

[Mkl22]

13 minutes ago, Micb said:

Hi all,

I would like to ask if any bro/sis here, have repair/rebuilt the rear differential axle before?   

Do help to advise on your experience, and which workshop is capable of doing the repair/rebuild of the rear differential.   Costing as well please.

Thank you in advanced.

 

care to share whats wrong. wanted to rebuild my w123 rear diff due to the extra free play between the pinion and the crown wheel. but no workshop wanted to have anything to do with it. as it is quite some work to shim to reduce the freeplay.

[serenade]

2 hours ago, bluebeamer said:

hi can anyone recommend a mechanic/workshop at the bukit merah (preferably) or toh tuck area to do simple stuff like change brake pads for merc?

or is it better to go to C&C?

thanks!

I go to VAG in Enterprise for my W212 maintenance servicing. Positive experience. Never changed pads before though, but coming soon as car is approaching 70,000km.

[serenade]

1 hour ago, kobayashiGT said:

for brake pads you can just go any workshop. But I would recommend chip soon at tampines. they are good with mercs.

https://www.sgcarmart.com/directory/merchant.php?MID=11419

How long does it take and must I pre-book an appointment? TIA

[Micb]

1 hour ago, Mkl22 said:

care to share whats wrong. wanted to rebuild my w123 rear diff due to the extra free play between the pinion and the crown wheel. but no workshop wanted to have anything to do with it. as it is quite some work to shim to reduce the freeplay.

 

Its the dreaded aeroplane sound from the rear during cruising speed, from 60kmh to 90kmh.    Workshop diagnosed, not the wheel bearing.   Now using a thicker grade oil which reduces the noise, but looking around for a rebuild specialist, just in case. 

[Mkl22]

2 hours ago, serenade said:

How long does it take and must I pre-book an appointment? TIA

just call and ask. its a simple job. any workshop can do.

[kobayashiGT]

3 hours ago, serenade said:

How long does it take and must I pre-book an appointment? TIA

Usually I won't recommend you to walk in for workshop, you sure need to wait one. Best is to call and arrange first.

Best is you tell them your chassis no, so they can stand by the brake pads for you also. so when you are there, they will just straight away change it for you. no waiting here and there.

The kopitiam near chip soon serve very good ayam penyet and nasi padang. If you go during lunch time, can go there eat also. haha.