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So here is my dilemma, I like how my C-350 sounds just that I would like for it to have more of a growl to it. Now, i know installing an X pipe would be my best bet, but this car is a lease and i would not want to take the chance since these parts will clearly still be installed when i have them perform the various maintenance's. I do not want the stealership bitxhing and moaning when time comes to return the vehicle as they note everything on the vehicle when it comes in for servicing. With that said, i came across this air filter replacement from K & N. This air filter supposedly "helps" with acceleration but i highly doubt that. I was wondering, do any of you guys with the 350 think this air filter will help improve the cars sounds similar to how a true CAI would? And if any of you have found a site or components to build an intake that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for looking as i hope to hear back from some of you guys. Here is the link for the air filters: http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...x?prod=33-2985
I have installed the K&N filter on my '13 C350. I did not do it for the sound. I just prefer to use a reusable filter. With proper maintenance, you will not experience MAF fouling due to oil getting on the sensor.
With that being said, I really didn't hear any difference in sound or notice quicker acceleration. If there any increases, it would have to be very minimal at best.
Typically with a K&N you're really only going to see 5 or so hp gains and if there is a sound difference, it'll only be slight and noticeable by you. I'd use it in conjunction with other performance mods which don't exist for us, unfortunately.
I have installed the K&N filter on my '13 C350. I did not do it for the sound. I just prefer to use a reusable filter. With proper maintenance, you will not experience MAF fouling due to oil getting on the sensor.
With that being said, I really didn't hear any difference in sound or notice quicker acceleration. If there any increases, it would have to be very minimal at best.
X-PIPE DOES NOT VOID YOUR WARRANTY....IF A MEMBER HERE STATES THAT IT VOIDED HIS WARRANTY, I WILL PERSONALLY PAY THEY'RE EXHUST REPAIR BILL. GET A DAM X-PIPE....YOU WILL 100% ENJOY IT, AND ONCE YOU HAVE IT, YOUR GONNA SLAP YOURSELF IN THE FACE FOR NOT GETTING IT EARLIER!!!!!!
First of all, this is Mercedes. Not Toyota. If under warranty, these bustards take care of everything. A shoe got caught in the seat track of my 2-door c coupe, and they replaced the entire seat and door control panel for free!!
Since your car is a lease, be aware that you will have to return it back to original (reinstall action of original exhaust if you choose to install an x-pipe) once your lease is over. The dealer will do a complete inspection and they will discover any items that were not original.
I have installed an x-pipe and I have been happy with it, but in my case, it was a purchase not leased.
I live in long beach! I got the my x-pipe installed at a trusted guy i know at the muffler shop on hillside and little neck pkwy! I highly recommend you go to him! You might see me driving around.
Little neck and hillside is like in my friggen back yard dude!!! LOL. Lets meetup bro, would love to hear how your car sounds. **** ill do the x pipe this weekend if thats the case lol.
I live in long beach! I got the my x-pipe installed at a trusted guy i know at the muffler shop on hillside and little neck pkwy! I highly recommend you go to him! You might see me driving around.
ahh damn lol it was nice seeing you in school. you installed k&n air filters, any worries about getting a bad maf sensor?
sup man...great meeting you in school too!! I saw your headlights...surprisingly **** looked oem!! We need to make an w204 group in our school for sure!! Also, no maf sensor at all!
sup man...great meeting you in school too!! I saw your headlights...surprisingly **** looked oem!! We need to make an w204 group in our school for sure!! Also, no maf sensor at all!
hey remember when you were telling me that film you placed on your head lights to make it look black? what is it
hey remember when you were telling me that film you placed on your head lights to make it look black? what is it
Def would like to know about that as well. Also is there any lack of hp/torque that any of you guys felt? Sorry for the question but i didnt see any threads in regards to this.
09-03-2014, 11:07 AM
howdy neighbor. Lemme guess rallye mercedes?
you installed k&n air filters, any worries about getting a bad maf sensor?
I'm a sedan 
