A couple of months ago there was alot of chatter pertaining to getting the "'09" computor flash for our 2008 models that was related to the transmission shifting pattern.... the Smart Centers were going to be able to provide this when they got the "programming" downloads.... any word on this yet?? Also, just a note to all that you might want to purchase at least one if not two extra screw in Tow Bolts to carry in your car.... yes the car does come with ONE..... however, when I pick-ed up my car I did via a roll-back (flatbed) truck.... we quickly realized that you could use the one that came with the car in the front to winch it up onto the bed, however, when we looked for rear points to chain down, the whole underside of the car is "encased" therefore, no easy attachment points. The dealership which is also a Mercedes dealer had only ONE in stock.... which I bought. The mechanic in the shop also lent me his own that he had in his toolbox, which I mailed back to him. I was NOT going to "strap" anything through the wheel openings.... no matter what, this would cause damage to the paint on the wheels. The point I am trying to make is that if you ever need a roll-back when you are out on the road, guess what the tow truck driver is going to do???? The Tow Bolt is actually a Mercedes-Benz part.... part #451-899-00-32 and cost about $25 each (of course you are going to pay the Mercedes "penalty premium"
I think if someone on the Forum could get the thread and bolt hole size, maybe they can direct us all to an after market vendor at a much better price!
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