C32 First Mods? what should they be?

keikdasneak3 · 01-14-2007, 02:37 PM

Hi i just came from a dodge SRT-4 TURBO running 400hp.. But that car got old FWD!!!! Ok now that a got a C32 im curious what should my first couple of mods be? Thanks

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jgsx · 01-14-2007, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keikdasneak3

Hi i just came from a dodge SRT-4 TURBO running 400hp.. But that car got old FWD!!!! Ok now that a got a C32 im curious what should my first couple of mods be? Thanks

do the following immediately:
flat hood badge
CL grill
color matched side markers
Sprintbooster

and if the budget allows:
quaife LSD

Tony@Eurocharged · 01-14-2007, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jgsx

do the following immediately:
flat hood badge
CL grill
color matched side markers
Sprintbooster

and if the budget allows:
quaife LSD

agreed, but i would go with pulley/ecu instead of the quaife first...

EUROTEK//AMG · 01-14-2007, 03:12 PM

what is a Sprintbooster ?

Tony@Eurocharged · 01-14-2007, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by //AMG KING

what is a Sprintbooster ?

you can do a search to get more info, but in a nut shell, it is a device that gives you better throttle response than the stock MB programming.....

ScottW911 · 01-14-2007, 03:51 PM

Cheap and easy: Delete the resonator. It really won't boost the output (1-2 HP if you're lucky) but if seems like it does by adding a sweet "growl" tone to the exahust. I fell in love with the C32 all over again when I did that one mod. You can un-do the delete easily also. Should cost about $50 at any muffler shop. Caution on the Speedbooster. I think it will be alot of work to drive the car smoothly after adding the device. It, also, does not add any HP to the car (for $250+).

Tony@Eurocharged · 01-14-2007, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ScottW911

Cheap and easy: Delete the resonator. It really won't boost the output (1-2 HP if you're lucky) but if seems like it does by adding a sweet "growl" tone to the exahust. I fell in love with the C32 all over again when I did that one mod. You can un-do the delete easily also. Should cost about $50 at any muffler shop. Caution on the Speedbooster. I think it will be alot of work to drive the car smoothly after adding the device. It, also, does not add any HP to the car (for $250+).

do you have the sprintbooster? it is not hard to drive the car at all...

Jerry@Eurocharged · 01-14-2007, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by //AMG KING

what is a Sprintbooster ?

I have a friend who has almost the same car as you and it rocks...The Bi-Turbo loves the sprintbooster.

keikdasneak3 · 01-14-2007, 04:42 PM

Thanks ! Were could i get a intake, exhaust and engine parts from? any sites? Thanks

jgsx · 01-14-2007, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottW911

Cheap and easy: Delete the resonator. It really won't boost the output (1-2 HP if you're lucky) but if seems like it does by adding a sweet "growl" tone to the exahust. I fell in love with the C32 all over again when I did that one mod. You can un-do the delete easily also. Should cost about $50 at any muffler shop. Caution on the Speedbooster. I think it will be alot of work to drive the car smoothly after adding the device. It, also, does not add any HP to the car (for $250+).

Ah, yes, delete the resonator!
BTW, the sprintbooster does not make the vehicle difficult to drive smoothly under any condition.

AKnight55 · 01-14-2007, 05:19 PM

www.evosport.com for the sl55 intake

ScottW911 · 01-14-2007, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jgsx

Ah, yes, delete the resonator!
BTW, the sprintbooster does not the vehicle difficult to drive smoothly under any condition.

Hmm, I could have sworn I'd heard from other members that they have had troubles with smooth starts. Oh well, I stand corrected.

m3_eater · 01-16-2007, 02:06 PM

Get the Quaife LSD BEFORE doing a pulley upgrade. Coming from a car with traction issues, you will appreciate how much improved the C32 is with the Quaife way more than you'll appreciate the effect of turning up the wick first!

itsmeek · 01-16-2007, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottW911

Cheap and easy: Delete the resonator. It really won't boost the output (1-2 HP if you're lucky) but if seems like it does by adding a sweet "growl" tone to the exahust. I fell in love with the C32 all over again when I did that one mod. You can un-do the delete easily also. Should cost about $50 at any muffler shop. Caution on the Speedbooster. I think it will be alot of work to drive the car smoothly after adding the device. It, also, does not add any HP to the car (for $250+).

how so? the sprintbooster has given me absolutely no problem driving the car. my wife drives it smoothly as well.

jturkel · 01-16-2007, 04:33 PM

when i first got the sprintbooster, i loved it so much, i couldnt help but have a lead foot. a couple of days later, i was having trouble getting traction from a dig. i couldnt figure out why and blamed it on the sprintbooster (which is a tiny bit to blame). i stupidly forgot that my tires already had low tread when i installed the sprintbooster. so i was having trouble with some baldish tires lol. if you dont have bald tires, the sprintbooster is fine.

ScottW911 · 01-16-2007, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by itsmeek

how so? the sprintbooster has given me absolutely no problem driving the car. my wife drives it smoothly as well.

Please see post #12.

rlee02135 · 01-16-2007, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keikdasneak3

Hi i just came from a dodge SRT-4 TURBO running 400hp.. But that car got old FWD!!!! Ok now that a got a C32 im curious what should my first couple of mods be? Thanks

get evosport pulleys to match your SRT-4's 400HP

Code3 Performance · 01-16-2007, 06:34 PM

Personally I think the first mods should include suspension. This car is pretty powerful in stock form, but the handling leaves more to be desired. I think its one of those things where you will fall in love with the car again.

I did the basics first, only because the car really needed them. K&N Air Filters, Magnacor wires, and NGK Plugs.

I will agree with someone that mentioned the resonator delete. Sure you dont get much out of it, but the sound alone it worth it.

MB_Forever · 01-17-2007, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ScottW911

Hmm, I could have sworn I'd heard from other members that they have had troubles with smooth starts. Oh well, I stand corrected.

When I first installed the Sprintbooster, it made my throttle SUPER hyper-sensitive. So, of course, I started having traction issues. It was very hard for me NOT to lose traction. It felt as if the car wanted to race EVERY time I touched the gas pedal. However, after a couple of days of driving, my foot adapted to the feel of the sprintbooster and now I can launch very smoothly or very agressively...

All in all, the sprintbooster is a great mod, and makes the car VERY FUN to drive...

boohooramblers · 01-17-2007, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by MB_Forever

When I first installed the Sprintbooster, it made my throttle SUPER hyper-sensitive. So, of course, I started having traction issues. It was very hard for me NOT to lose traction. It felt as if the car wanted to race EVERY time I touched the gas pedal. However, after a couple of days of driving, my foot adapted to the feel of the sprintbooster and now I can launch very smoothly or very agressively...

All in all, the sprintbooster is a great mod, and makes the car VERY FUN to drive...

Agreed - there were people who were having problems with the sprintbooster, but I believe those were the people who got the version that is suited to the manual transmission and not auto. The manual version is definitely harsh.
I love mine though!

BlackC230Coupe · 01-19-2007, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by keikdasneak3

Hi i just came from a dodge SRT-4 TURBO running 400hp.. But that car got old FWD!!!! Ok now that a got a C32 im curious what should my first couple of mods be? Thanks

Carbon fiber front lip for sure!

FrankW · 01-19-2007, 06:15 AM

first thing would be suspension. it'll dramatically improve the handling of the C32.

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ScottW911 Administrator 2009 Specialized SL2 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 4,208 Drives: a C32 AMG & S-Works Tarmac	Cheap and easy: Delete the resonator. It really won't boost the output (1-2 HP if you're lucky) but if seems like it does by adding a sweet "growl" tone to the exahust. I fell in love with the C32 all over again when I did that one mod. You can un-do the delete easily also. Should cost about $50 at any muffler shop. Caution on the Speedbooster. I think it will be alot of work to drive the car smoothly after adding the device. It, also, does not add any HP to the car (for $250+). __________________ Mercedes-Benz Owner's Gun Club, Member #58 AMG Orphans Club International, Member #51 (Don't have an engine builder's plaque on your factory AMG? You're an AMG Orphan!) Sign up here: http://www.mbworld.org/forums/clk55-...ml#post4374396

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jturkel MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,786 Drives: 02 C32 AMG	when i first got the sprintbooster, i loved it so much, i couldnt help but have a lead foot. a couple of days later, i was having trouble getting traction from a dig. i couldnt figure out why and blamed it on the sprintbooster (which is a tiny bit to blame). i stupidly forgot that my tires already had low tread when i installed the sprintbooster. so i was having trouble with some baldish tires lol. if you dont have bald tires, the sprintbooster is fine. __________________ \| 02 C32 AMG \| SL55 Intake w/K&Ns \| LET 185 Pulley \| Custom dynotune \| LET Heat Exchanger \| Eurocharged Headers \| Res Delete \| NGK IX Iridiums \| Magnecor KV85s \| NW Pulley Saver \| NW ISO Kit \| Valentine1 \| DashDyno SPD \| CF Trunk Lip \| Need to Install: NW oil catch can, C3P I/C Reservoir

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EUROTEK//AMG Banned Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: United Snakes of America Posts: 729 Drives: German	what is a Sprintbooster ?

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keikdasneak3 Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: So California Posts: 15	Thanks ! Were could i get a intake, exhaust and engine parts from? any sites? Thanks

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m3_eater Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 542	Get the Quaife LSD BEFORE doing a pulley upgrade. Coming from a car with traction issues, you will appreciate how much improved the C32 is with the Quaife way more than you'll appreciate the effect of turning up the wick first!

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Code3 Performance Banned Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Santa Barbara & Los Angeles, CA Posts: 973 Drives: C32, Cobra, 700hp Vespa	Personally I think the first mods should include suspension. This car is pretty powerful in stock form, but the handling leaves more to be desired. I think its one of those things where you will fall in love with the car again. I did the basics first, only because the car really needed them. K&N Air Filters, Magnacor wires, and NGK Plugs. I will agree with someone that mentioned the resonator delete. Sure you dont get much out of it, but the sound alone it worth it.

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