C240 Perfomance
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From: The blue white rock, third out.
2002 C230 Coupe(M111)
Originally Posted by delbomber
I'm not gonna defend the G35 to death...but have you ever seen the way real leather wears over time vs. fake? After three years the car smelled like new every morning...does MB Tex retain that smell?
I'm not bashing the C230, I just think Infiniti exceeds common perception and is a step above other Japanese makers. Will love my C230 every bit or more, I'm sure.
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2002 C230 Coupe(M111)
Originally Posted by Capt Nemo o2
I liked the look of the G35, just the interior to me looked cheap, I hated all those buttons, especially for the volume control. The leather was nice, but the dash just lacked, and the back seat was horrible (coupe), not that I carry people back there often. The other thing I dont like is that Inifiniti is notorious for rotors warping, and the car is horrible in the snow and I need to depend on the car in almost all conditions. It is however a quick car, with what now 298hp?! But the straw that broke the camels back was the dealers around here just suck!
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most japanese lux cars seem very nice initially, but it gets old quick. when my friend got his fx, i was surprised, but the second time i was in the car, it just seemed plasticky and not as elegant as german designs. most japanese cars are built as disposable so when you reach 100k miles, you better get ready for serious rattles. all the buttons and lights dont seem intuitive and the seemingly plush soft leather wears worse than 'football' grain leather mb cars come with. most bang for a buck, yes but far from classic.
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Originally Posted by straightSIX
most japanese lux cars seem very nice initially, but it gets old quick. when my friend got his fx, i was surprised, but the second time i was in the car, it just seemed plasticky and not as elegant as german designs. most japanese cars are built as disposable so when you reach 100k miles, you better get ready for serious rattles. all the buttons and lights dont seem intuitive and the seemingly plush soft leather wears worse than 'football' grain leather mb cars come with. most bang for a buck, yes but far from classic.
Lol, I seem more like a basher than an owner, I really do like the car a lot...I'm just trying to understand the MB owner mindset...
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2002 C230K Coupe & 2005 C230 SS
Originally Posted by delbomber
Lol, I seem more like a basher than an owner, I really do like the car a lot...I'm just trying to understand the MB owner mindset...
Lol, I seem more like a basher than an owner, I really do like the car a lot...I'm just trying to understand the MB owner mindset...
For me:
The car doesn't matter, be it a Honda Civic or a Porsche 911, so long as you are happy with the car and enjoy it.
From your posts I really do wonder if you are happy with what you bought. Don't try and understand other peoples mindset, try and determine the reasons that you decided to buy your car
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Originally Posted by mikefl52
From your posts I really do wonder if you are happy with what you bought. Don't try and understand other peoples mindset, try and determine the reasons that you decided to buy your car
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Originally Posted by mikefl52
Don't even try to understand the MB owners mindset or why someone buys any particular car, it's very personal.
For me:
From your posts I really do wonder if you are happy with what you bought. Don't try and understand other peoples mindset, try and determine the reasons that you decided to buy your car
For me:
- I walk up to my C230 SS and looking at it makes me feel good
- I get in and look around and it makes me feel good
- I start the engine, put it in gear, drop the clutch and pull away and guess what, it makes me feel good
- When I see someone looking at my car, yep, it makes me feel good
From your posts I really do wonder if you are happy with what you bought. Don't try and understand other peoples mindset, try and determine the reasons that you decided to buy your car
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Originally Posted by Outland
Nissan interiors in general need some work. I thought it was neat that Infinity was exploring some new ground in design, but the "panasonic' silver plastic did look pretty cheap. The 350Z is one of the cheapest feeling and looking interiors of any new car Ive been in lately. You can't argue with the performance, but its obvious corners were cut to meet the price.
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C240 - Need power gain help (brabus links)
2004 C240 V6 4 matic - awful acceleration (need I say more)
I looked at the minor performance package with cams and exhaust but is there any other companies or parts with a gain to around 250+ horse? Please if have any helpfull info please share...
Thanks Joe
I looked at the minor performance package with cams and exhaust but is there any other companies or parts with a gain to around 250+ horse? Please if have any helpfull info please share...
Thanks Joe
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Hey joe welcome to the forums big guy. Before you proceed look up on the forum kleemann and renntech--- much cheaper power packages than brabus including chip and ICU as well as headers and cams. Check those sites out and tell us what you think then. 250hp not going to be easy to do unless you spend like 10-12k and no offense, but most c class owners don't have that much money lying around 
But please look up those companies before you post cause although I'm being nice there are alot of people who would tell you just like this "STFF" aka SEARCH THE F-ckINg FORUM. But post back and let us know what you decide. 
But please look up those companies before you post cause although I'm being nice there are alot of people who would tell you just like this "STFF" aka SEARCH THE F-ckINg FORUM. But post back and let us know what you decide.
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Kleeman Supercharger will bring the C240 output to 260-280 HP. That is the most effective way to really increase the HP, without resorting to rebuilding your engine to a larger displacement (like Brabus). I was considering the Kleeman supercharger previously, but decided against it as it would have costed close to $20000 CAD (includes shipping, tax, labour, parts, etc). Instead, I traded up to a new car. 
A simple ECU upgrade (like Powerchip) can add about 15 HP and 15 lb-ft of torque, which is definitely NOTICEABLE, as I had done that to my old C240. Pulleys can also be added, but I'm unsure about the power gain with those.
A simple ECU upgrade (like Powerchip) can add about 15 HP and 15 lb-ft of torque, which is definitely NOTICEABLE, as I had done that to my old C240. Pulleys can also be added, but I'm unsure about the power gain with those.
Last edited by PC Valkyrie; Jun 8, 2005 at 12:22 AM.
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It's really best to sell your car and get a different one, it will be cheaper in the long run as you won't have to blame the mod everytime your car has problems and you will get it back in resale value, something mods rarely do. The Kleemann kit is most effective but it's going to cost you over $10K installed. The C240 isn't that bad, mostly just the low end when you first accellerate, once you get going it has good punch on the highway, maybe even better than the C230K.
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Originally Posted by caliboy
Hey joe welcome to the forums big guy. Before you proceed look up on the forum kleemann and renntech--- much cheaper power packages than brabus including chip and ICU as well as headers and cams. Check those sites out and tell us what you think then. 250hp not going to be easy to do unless you spend like 10-12k and no offense, but most c class owners don't have that much money lying around But please look up those companies before you post cause although I'm being nice there are alot of people who would tell you just like this "STFF" aka SEARCH THE F-ckINg FORUM. But post back and let us know what you decide.
But please look up those companies before you post cause although I'm being nice there are alot of people who would tell you just like this "STFF" aka SEARCH THE F-ckINg FORUM. But post back and let us know what you decide. Thanks alot man appreciate the knowledge and also not being a **** some forums there are alot of *******s its nice to see someone whos kind one forum atleast.
Feel free to venture to AF aka www.Automotiveforums.com Im a senior member Jcsaleen is the name. let me know if you sign up.
Thanks to the rest of you as well.
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Performance Parts
HEY GUYS,
I HAVE A 2005 C240 AND I AM LOOKING FOR PERFORMANCE PARTS AND PLACES WHERE I CAN ADD MORE HORSE POWER. DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE I CAN BUY A TWIN TURBO SETUP? AND WHAT IS THE BEST TWIN TURBO TO BUY? I HEARD THAT SEQUENTAL TWIN TURBO IS REALLY NICE, DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE TO BUY FROM? PLEASE POST THANKS
I HAVE A 2005 C240 AND I AM LOOKING FOR PERFORMANCE PARTS AND PLACES WHERE I CAN ADD MORE HORSE POWER. DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE I CAN BUY A TWIN TURBO SETUP? AND WHAT IS THE BEST TWIN TURBO TO BUY? I HEARD THAT SEQUENTAL TWIN TURBO IS REALLY NICE, DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE TO BUY FROM? PLEASE POST THANKS
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HEY GUYS,
I HAVE A 2005 C240 AND I AM LOOKING FOR PERFORMANCE PARTS AND PLACES WHERE I CAN ADD MORE HORSE POWER. DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE I CAN BUY A TWIN TURBO SETUP? AND WHAT IS THE BEST TWIN TURBO TO BUY? I HEARD THAT SEQUENTAL TWIN TURBO IS REALLY NICE, DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE TO BUY FROM? PLEASE POST THANKS
I HAVE A 2005 C240 AND I AM LOOKING FOR PERFORMANCE PARTS AND PLACES WHERE I CAN ADD MORE HORSE POWER. DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE I CAN BUY A TWIN TURBO SETUP? AND WHAT IS THE BEST TWIN TURBO TO BUY? I HEARD THAT SEQUENTAL TWIN TURBO IS REALLY NICE, DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE TO BUY FROM? PLEASE POST THANKS
lol no way ur putting a twin turbo on a c240, trust me. no way.
one thing u can do is spit up like $13000 ona brabus 3.8 update
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before you go to bed each nite, put a car part under your pillow. you will wake in the morning to modded parts from the engine fairy.
If i had the money to throw down on hi-profile mod parts for a car, trust me it wouldnt be done on a C. That means you'd have the money to throw down on something WAY harder. Z06, AMG series, Ferrari, Porsche etc.
If i had the money to throw down on hi-profile mod parts for a car, trust me it wouldnt be done on a C. That means you'd have the money to throw down on something WAY harder. Z06, AMG series, Ferrari, Porsche etc.
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2006 C230 2.5 V6
HEY GUYS,
I HAVE A 2005 C240 AND I AM LOOKING FOR PERFORMANCE PARTS AND PLACES WHERE I CAN ADD MORE HORSE POWER. DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE I CAN BUY A TWIN TURBO SETUP? AND WHAT IS THE BEST TWIN TURBO TO BUY? I HEARD THAT SEQUENTAL TWIN TURBO IS REALLY NICE, DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE TO BUY FROM? PLEASE POST THANKS
I HAVE A 2005 C240 AND I AM LOOKING FOR PERFORMANCE PARTS AND PLACES WHERE I CAN ADD MORE HORSE POWER. DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE I CAN BUY A TWIN TURBO SETUP? AND WHAT IS THE BEST TWIN TURBO TO BUY? I HEARD THAT SEQUENTAL TWIN TURBO IS REALLY NICE, DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE TO BUY FROM? PLEASE POST THANKS
I like you was seeking performance upgrades. Unfortunately your C240 has very very little availabe. To install the upgrades you are looking for will be cost prohibitive. Had you researced the vehicle first you would have found out that a C32, C320 and of course the C350 would have been better choices. And you'd probably be money ahead with the performance you want and the reliabilty of a newer vehicle. There is stuff available do a search in the header above.
Good luck
