C200 AMG Rims and Wrapping of Console

[gaoxing84]

Hi Merc Forum!

Just got myself a preowned c200 w205. 

Got a few questions for you guys here. 

1. I like to change my rims to the AMG 5 spoke rims. Is replica rims OK or better to go for genuine ones? 

2. Should I go for 18 of 19? Will it affect the petrol consumption? Or negligable?

3. Can I mix around Ron 95 - Ron 98 between refuel? Like this time pump 95. Then next refuel pump 98?

4. Any recommendations for shops to wrap my center console? Don't really like the glossy plastic. 

 

Thanks in advance. 

[darksaint]

17 hours ago, gaoxing84 said:

Hi Merc Forum!

Just got myself a preowned c200 w205. 

Got a few questions for you guys here. 

1. I like to change my rims to the AMG 5 spoke rims. Is replica rims OK or better to go for genuine ones? 

2. Should I go for 18 of 19? Will it affect the petrol consumption? Or negligable?

3. Can I mix around Ron 95 - Ron 98 between refuel? Like this time pump 95. Then next refuel pump 98?

4. Any recommendations for shops to wrap my center console? Don't really like the glossy plastic. 

 

Thanks in advance. 

1. Get original or forged for better safety 

2. Dun think will affect much. 

3. Yes

4. Try Taobao or https://m.facebook.com/hydrodipdesignsg/

[rickosw]

On 7/13/2019 at 8:43 PM, gaoxing84 said:

Hi Merc Forum!

Just got myself a preowned c200 w205. 

Got a few questions for you guys here. 

1. I like to change my rims to the AMG 5 spoke rims. Is replica rims OK or better to go for genuine ones? 

2. Should I go for 18 of 19? Will it affect the petrol consumption? Or negligable?

3. Can I mix around Ron 95 - Ron 98 between refuel? Like this time pump 95. Then next refuel pump 98?

4. Any recommendations for shops to wrap my center console? Don't really like the glossy plastic. 

 

Thanks in advance. 

1) got money, buy legit forged from approved / famouse workshop

if not so much money, get flow forming (conti brands - made in europe)

if less money, get those (made in taiwan / china) but still "branded"

if no money, stay stock - get better tyres

2) yes will affect, 18 /19 , traditional tyres vs RFT, also the width of your tyre affect

3) realistic 95 is good enough, but most pump 98. 

quite a big debate, SPC 98 vs Shell 95 / Esso equvialent . i will take SPC 98 over 95. that is my 69 cents though.

more importantly get the correct credit card / petrol station discount card - do your homework

4) quite a few workshop - just see their FB pics - alternative come to SGMERC MU, quite a few bros, zhng . u can see first hand .... 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[rickosw]

are u on the SGMERC C Klass telegram chat ?

if you want to be in, kindly send either me or Dark Saint your car details , then we can add you in

[gaoxing84]

3 hours ago, rickosw said:

are u on the SGMERC C Klass telegram chat ?

if you want to be in, kindly send either me or Dark Saint your car details , then we can add you in

No i am not, please add me in thank you! i just dropped you a PM

[gaoxing84]

3 hours ago, rickosw said:

 

3 hours ago, rickosw said:

1) got money, buy legit forged from approved / famouse workshop

if not so much money, get flow forming (conti brands - made in europe)

if less money, get those (made in taiwan / china) but still "branded"

if no money, stay stock - get better tyres

2) yes will affect, 18 /19 , traditional tyres vs RFT, also the width of your tyre affect

3) realistic 95 is good enough, but most pump 98. 

quite a big debate, SPC 98 vs Shell 95 / Esso equvialent . i will take SPC 98 over 95. that is my 69 cents though.

more importantly get the correct credit card / petrol station discount card - do your homework

4) quite a few workshop - just see their FB pics - alternative come to SGMERC MU, quite a few bros, zhng . u can see first hand .... 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ok, collecting my ride on thursday, will go take a look. Hopefully there's a few preowned AMG Authentic rims for sale.

then probably for 18 inch.

Yeap, that's what i have heard, most pump 98. Coming from my previous ride of mazda 3, might just test both RON to see what's the difference

ok! will come join if i can make it for the meet up. was thinking of changing to wood console by benzline.

 

 

[rickosw]

12 hours ago, gaoxing84 said:

No i am not, please add me in thank you! i just dropped you a PM

ok, send u PM

[kepiting1sg]

On ‎13‎/‎7‎/‎2019 at 7:43 PM, gaoxing84 said:

Hi Merc Forum!

Just got myself a preowned c200 w205. 

Got a few questions for you guys here. 

1. I like to change my rims to the AMG 5 spoke rims. Is replica rims OK or better to go for genuine ones? 

2. Should I go for 18 of 19? Will it affect the petrol consumption? Or negligable?

3. Can I mix around Ron 95 - Ron 98 between refuel? Like this time pump 95. Then next refuel pump 98?

4. Any recommendations for shops to wrap my center console? Don't really like the glossy plastic. 

 

Thanks in advance. 

Your centre console are not glossy plastic but actual wood

[darksaint]

13 minutes ago, kepiting1sg said:

Your centre console are not glossy plastic but actual wood

Bro, early batch w205 is using gloss piano black design

[kepiting1sg]

59 minutes ago, darksaint said:

Bro, early batch w205 is using gloss piano black design

glossy piano black design but iirc it's wood and not plastic

[gaoxing84]

definitely plastic.

gonna give those taobao stick on console a try. if no go, probably pay for the wood console from benzline

[Babolat]

On 7/16/2019 at 3:42 AM, gaoxing84 said:

definitely plastic.

gonna give those taobao stick on console a try. if no go, probably pay for the wood console from benzline

Hi,

Mind sharing with me if you know how much is it for the wood console (with installation) from benzline.

Thanks.