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  1. Hi, I've noticed Zolee Logistics getting mentioned more often recently. I think people get confused because of the company name, when you hear "Logistics" you automatically assume transport, freight, shipping containers and that sort of thing. Didn't occur to me they'd also be handling repossessed vehicle sales until I stumbled across one of their listings.
  2. Their enthusiasm has been contagious. There is a lot of available torque; yet, this 42 kWh battery is slightly more powerful than the larger battery variant.
  3. After a 40-mile round drive to the Eden project, I thought it would be a good idea to share my (positive) feelings today. I was curious to see how the Hankook tires fared in dry and wet weather as I've never had a vehicle with those tires before. These tires were straight out of the factory; they had the low grip of new tires and made the steering seem too light. It's something I've seen before when tires are brand new, so I wasn't worried. The novelty has worn off, and the right amount of grip has finally arrived. From what I can tell, they are up to the task of handling the EV2's (42kWh) nimble acceleration with ease. The return trip on the A30 over Bodmin Moor today was accompanied by heavy rain and a lot of standing water due to the weather. Even with 400 miles on the tyres, they handled the road with ease, and I noticed no slipping or swaying of the heavy steering. I will add a couple of spots where I can tighten the grip when I return home, so I will do that eventually.
  4. If you plan on retaining it, you should investigate mb service plans.
  5. Yes, unless something changes, MB will not release any cloning software after 2016 ISH. 2. It's service-specific; some demand additional stuff. To keep up with the mb ess, you'll need things like brake fluid, air filters, fuel filters, and fuel. 3. You Name It.
  6. Alright, I see now. Your assistance is much appreciated.
  7. Apologies for the omission, however the back tires on mine are stock 255/30R19 because they are running on 19s.
  8. Greetings to everybody I am going to go out and get new tires for my W204 C63. Currently, the rear tires are 255/30, and I am aware that my wheels have spacers; however, the width of these spacers is unknown to me as the prior vendor failed to tell me of this fact. Even if it turns out to be simply the tire, I was thinking about purchasing new wheels because I believed they were damaged. The wheels still give me the willies since potholes are so bad where I live in London. What would happen if I put 255/35 tires on (those with a larger sidewall)? Are the arches going to be rubbed by the tyre? Feel free to share your thoughts and experiences with me; I'd really appreciate it if someone could enlighten me. Much obliged.
  9. Is the 12V AGM battery something you changed out on your own?
  10. I agree with you. After much Googling, I've come to the conclusion that it is recommended to change the Auxiliary Capacitor (voltage converter) together with the 12V battery anytime it is replaced. I had the car since it was 8 months old, therefore I assume both parts are original. They are now approximately 7 years old.
  11. Even though I use my C63S occasionally, it often sits unused in the garage for weeks at a time. It's probably because the car is over seven years old and still uses the original battery, but I'm well-acquainted with the "Starter Battery" alerts that come up from inactivity. I fix it by slowly charging it, and then it works for a time. It wasn't the Starter Battery, but rather the "12V Battery" that prompted a fresh warning yesterday. It's likely that I haven't received this notification previously. At the moment, it's charging. It's due for a big repair next month, but I'm afraid they'll charge me a fortune to replace the battery, even though I've done it previously on other cars—my Jaguar XKR being the most recent—so I'm considering doing it myself. Given that it mentions a Starter Battery and a 12V battery, I'm unsure about the total number of batteries in this vehicle. According to my research, there is a single 12V battery located under the hood (or bonnet, in American English) on the passenger side; I attach the positive connector of the charger to this battery. It appears like there's an auxiliary device in the footwell that's not easy to access, but it's definitely an electrical gadget and not a battery. So, I'm hoping you can shed some light on the following questions: 1. What's the deal with the two separate warning messages for the 12V battery and the starter battery? The "Starter Battery" alerts are resolved by charging the "main" battery, so why is there a difference? 2. When it comes to a 2019 C63S, which battery do you think would be the best replacement? Thirdly, is it really essential to reset codes after changing the battery? A quick Google search reveals that many individuals have successfully swapped the batteries without needing to reset the passcode. They could refuse to reset the codes during next month's servicing because they didn't supply or install the replacement batteries, but I was wondering whether it was possible. Much obliged.
  12. Alternatively, you may enter it privately in the next Nurburgring 24h, where another EVO II has already raced.
  13. https://rmsothebys.com/auctions/mc26/lots/r0045-1990-mercedesbenz-190-e-2516-evolution-ii/#/smallgallery_1435378
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