A-Class (W176) [Official] Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W176)

[Duds]

The panoramic sunroof is tinted, yes?

 

[Frostee]

The panoramic sunroof is tinted, yes?

From my recollection, yes it is. This pic would also suggest that too

http://www.scotsman.com/webimage/1...._gen/derivatives/landscape_215/1426309141.jpg

There is also an electric blind

 

[mini_cooper4]

Damn, not a single french guy in this thread

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

I would advise anyone tinting their vehicle to avoid metalised tints. It has interfered with the radio reception in our previous BMW's and Mercedes. You may want to run the question past your dealer.

 

[Frostee]

I would advise anyone tinting their vehicle to avoid metalised tints. It has interfered with the radio reception in our previous BMW's and Mercedes. You may want to run the question past your dealer.

Mr Mercedes, that is consistent with what I have been told.

From all I have read it seems there is a huge amount of up-sell that goes on in the window tint market. All I will be asking for is basic tint to match colour of privacy glass as close as they can.

 

[OZ A250]

Window tinting is something im nervous about letting someone do. With all the electrics behind the trim and the possibilty of the actual trim and/or clips that could be broken when they take the trim off. I don't want to leave the tinting to any Joe-blo.

Has anyone had any dealings with Tint-a-car?

 

[clip]

May I ask how you're finding the climate control in terms of keeping proper temp? In my current Golf it has a real issue when the sun shines in on a 3C degree day, it thinks its much hotter than it is!

It works really well, and yes, unlike the vw system, it seems to know what's really going on. And opposite to the vw that I would have set at 25-26C, I set it to 22-23C in the mb.

BTW Kaktus, does your fan in the golf blow too hard and for too long? It's a common problem in Aust delivered models. If it does I have an easy fix for it. I had the problem with my b7 passat (current model).

 

[kaktusdigital]

It works really well, and yes, unlike the vw system, it seems to know what's really going on. And opposite to the vw that I would have set at 25-26C, I set it to 22-23C in the mb.

BTW Kaktus, does your fan in the golf blow too hard and for too long? It's a common problem in Aust delivered models. If it does I have an easy fix for it. I had the problem with my b7 passat (current model).

Now that you mention it, yeah I think it does..... but in a couple of days it shouldn't matter oh the wait at the end is so difficult...it's like finishing off an arm wrestle..

 

[Duds]

Now that you mention it, yeah I think it does..... but in a couple of days it shouldn't matter oh the wait at the end is so difficult...it's like finishing off an arm wrestle..

My ship is back on the radar now, just off the coast of Cape Town. You must be nearly wetting yourself now mate?

 

[kaktusdigital]

My ship is back on the radar now, just off the coast of Cape Town. You must be nearly wetting yourself now mate?

The problem is that I literally work across the road from the dealership. It's crazy to think that its only a good 100m's away. I tell myself that I now need to say my proper good byes to my Golf. Its been a good 3 years or so. But sadly its the end of the road...

 

[joyjas77]

Window tinting is something im nervous about letting someone do. With all the electrics behind the trim and the possibilty of the actual trim and/or clips that could be broken when they take the trim off. I don't want to leave the tinting to any Joe-blo.

Has anyone had any dealings with Tint-a-car?

When I ordered I told the dealer that I wanted to have the front windows as close to the rear windows as possible. They told me they won't quite be as dark but that they will organise it. They threw it in. So I will pick mine up already with tinted windows. I was also a little nervous at the thought of letting others tint it.

 

[joyjas77]

Well I've got my VIN No. I'm assuming that I just go to this URL and put my VIN in the cargo ID is that correct?

https://att.2wglobal.com/gstattweb/ocean.do?method=getDefaultOceanQuickSearchPage

It may take a few days I'm guessing to jump on a ship, but at the moment I'm getting nothing from my search results

I've found out I've got Michelin's, I guess seems I changed my order the time I'll have been waiting isn't quite so bad (25/5/2013 to build date 24/7/2013), but since my original order was made on the 3rd of March it seems quite a long time.

So I guess I'll just have to wait and see.

 

[Duds]

It may take a few days I'm guessing to jump on a ship, but at the moment I'm getting nothing from my search results

I've found out I've got Michelin's, I guess seems I changed my order the time I'll have been waiting isn't quite so bad (25/5/2013 to build date 24/7/2013), but since my original order was made on the 3rd of March it seems quite a long time.

So I guess I'll just have to wait and see.

How did you know you were getting Michelins may I ask?

Your VIN won't appear on that link until it is loaded onto the ship.

 

[joyjas77]

How did you know you were getting Michelins may I ask?

Your VIN won't appear on that link until it is loaded onto the ship.

Thanks Duds I will keep checking then
I asked the dealer for my VIN and he came back with some printouts and one included info on my car one line was tyres and it said Michelin

 

[Duds]

Thanks Duds I will keep checking then
I asked the dealer for my VIN and he came back with some printouts and one included info on my car one line was tyres and it said Michelin

Ah yes, I got that too. I'm getting Continentals... Wonder how they decide; just at random?

 

[joyjas77]

Ah yes, I got that too. I'm getting Continentals... Wonder how they decide; just at random?

I don't know, how they decide to be honest must just be luck of the day. I'm not sure which I would prefer, but personally as long as they both last similar km's I don't really care. Just glad to have some actual information on my car.
The latest HSV clubsports are using continentals I think.

 

[Shillo]

Well I've got my VIN No. I'm assuming that I just go to this URL and put my VIN in the cargo ID is that correct?

https://att.2wglobal.com/gstattweb/ocean.do?method=getDefaultOceanQuickSearchPage

It may take a few days I'm guessing to jump on a ship, but at the moment I'm getting nothing from my search results

I've found out I've got Michelin's, I guess seems I changed my order the time I'll have been waiting isn't quite so bad (25/5/2013 to build date 24/7/2013), but since my original order was made on the 3rd of March it seems quite a long time.

So I guess I'll just have to wait and see.

Hey, nice one , once its on a ship, and you have the ships name, there are loads of live tracking websites to view the vessels whereabouts. Mines in Southampton ATM.... only another 5-6 weeks ..mmm

Enjoy the ride !!

 

[Shillo]

Found this;

http://www.chrome-tec.com/a-class-w176/interior-8/A-W176-Aluminium-Foot-Rest.html?XTCsid=7e1a47723e2b053b59df4eedd197d2aa

Not sure if i like the idea of the Screws....looks nice tho, wish it was Stainless Steel, iv'e seen a Stainless one on here which looked good, just checking out alternatives.

 

[MTBRider]

Picked up the car today. No freebies other than a bottle of Moët The car is fantastic. Wasn't sure on the red however it looks really good in real life and from the dealer not too many being ordered so there won't be many around Brissy. Came with the Michelins. Everything is very intuitive and easy to use. The acceleration is brilliant and wife loves the exhaust pops on downshift. Only thing to get used to is the size of the B pillar which creates a massive blind spot when looking out or back to change lanes. Although the mirrors are really good so you need to rely on those. Should have gotten the drivers assist. No worries I'll get used to it. Very easy to drive. Will report back further after more driving.

 

[Frostee]

Found this;

http://www.chrome-tec.com/a-class-w176/interior-8/A-W176-Aluminium-Foot-Rest.html?XTCsid=7e1a47723e2b053b59df4eedd197d2aa

Not sure if i like the idea of the Screws....looks nice tho, wish it was Stainless Steel, iv'e seen a Stainless one on here which looked good, just checking out alternatives.

I looked at these and soon passed them by as the freight cost is astronomical. As mentioned earlier I ended up going for one of these http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/FOOTREST-MERCEDES-BENZ-A-W176-AMG-SCT-CDI-180-200-220-250-BLUEEFFICIENCY-SPORT-/400506195601?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5d40078e91

They cost about $40 delivered and just affix with Velcro. Not a direct match for what's on the car but good enough for me.