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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 08:53 AM
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Hi all,

Does anyone know what would be the best/first performance mod i should do on my 220 cdi?

Chip? Filter? .......................

I am a total newby so any sugestions would be helpfull.
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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 01:42 PM
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lol do what im doin and just put in new side markers... or put in new airfilters those dont count, but they arent hard to do!
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air filter would be enough, and then Rims all the way!
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Originally Posted by nathanbatty
Hi all,

Does anyone know what would be the best/first performance mod i should do on my 220 cdi?

Chip? Filter? .......................

I am a total newby so any sugestions would be helpfull.
Coilovers!
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I miodded my fogs to a freeflow air system






















a rock took out one of my lenses
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free air flow system...

that sounds interesting ya got pics of that?
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Thanks for your advice guys, i think i will defimately get some AMG 18" wheels, and lower it, but how low can you go? with springs (without rubbing)?

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Originally Posted by nathanbatty
Thanks for your advice guys, i think i will defimately get some AMG 18" wheels, and lower it, but how low can you go? with springs (without rubbing)?

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As long as you get the correct offset for the wheels, you shouldn't have problems with rubbing (if you just replace the springs).
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i say lower it as your first mod. with stock wheels or aftermarket. just lower it first.
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i say lower it as your first mod. with stock wheels or aftermarket. just lower it first.
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