C240 Perfomance
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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
PLC (N/Oil) and member of 5 MAN Contract Executive
Review Panel (comprising 2 Snr.Staff of CBN and 3
Snr,Staff Of (N/Oil) set up by present Civilian Regime
of President Obasanjo. So far we have come across a
surplus of the sum of US$27M.(Twenty-seven Million
Dollars)which was as a result of deliberate
over-invoicing of certain contracts awarded by
Contract Award Committee of the cooperation.
The last installments due has been paid to the various
Contractors, while the said surplus still floats in
our Apex Bank waiting Off-shore remittance which we
want to carry out right now. As civil servants we not
allowed operate foreign account, therefore seek your
assistance in providing enabling Bank Account where
the Fund would be lodged.
25% of the total Sum is for you 5% for expenses during
transaction, and 70% for my colleagues and me.
A friend who is a Staff of World Trading Center (WTC)
here in Lagos made your contact available. Please
notify me of your acceptance to carry out this
transaction through the above E-mail address or fax
number.
I decided to contact you base on the fact that I have
no foreign partner to assist me in executing the
transaction. If you accept to carry out this business
with me, please note that my colleague and me will be
in your Country to receive the fund together with you,
the moment we secure all the necessary approvals.
You should also note that the transaction would only
take (14) fourteen working days.
you can also reply me to my private email
address:princemikeokoye57@safe-mail.net
Best Regards,
Prince mike okoye.
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I am Chief Accountant with the National Oil Nigeria
PLC (N/Oil) and member of 5 MAN Contract Executive
Review Panel (comprising 2 Snr.Staff of CBN and 3
Snr,Staff Of (N/Oil) set up by present Civilian Regime
of President Obasanjo. So far we have come across a
surplus of the sum of US$27M.(Twenty-seven Million
Dollars)which was as a result of deliberate
over-invoicing of certain contracts awarded by
Contract Award Committee of the cooperation.
The last installments due has been paid to the various
Contractors, while the said surplus still floats in
our Apex Bank waiting Off-shore remittance which we
want to carry out right now. As civil servants we not
allowed operate foreign account, therefore seek your
assistance in providing enabling Bank Account where
the Fund would be lodged.
25% of the total Sum is for you 5% for expenses during
transaction, and 70% for my colleagues and me.
A friend who is a Staff of World Trading Center (WTC)
here in Lagos made your contact available. Please
notify me of your acceptance to carry out this
transaction through the above E-mail address or fax
number.
I decided to contact you base on the fact that I have
no foreign partner to assist me in executing the
transaction. If you accept to carry out this business
with me, please note that my colleague and me will be
in your Country to receive the fund together with you,
the moment we secure all the necessary approvals.
You should also note that the transaction would only
take (14) fourteen working days.
you can also reply me to my private email
address:princemikeokoye57@safe-mail.net
Best Regards,
Prince mike okoye.
PLC (N/Oil) and member of 5 MAN Contract Executive
Review Panel (comprising 2 Snr.Staff of CBN and 3
Snr,Staff Of (N/Oil) set up by present Civilian Regime
of President Obasanjo. So far we have come across a
surplus of the sum of US$27M.(Twenty-seven Million
Dollars)which was as a result of deliberate
over-invoicing of certain contracts awarded by
Contract Award Committee of the cooperation.
The last installments due has been paid to the various
Contractors, while the said surplus still floats in
our Apex Bank waiting Off-shore remittance which we
want to carry out right now. As civil servants we not
allowed operate foreign account, therefore seek your
assistance in providing enabling Bank Account where
the Fund would be lodged.
25% of the total Sum is for you 5% for expenses during
transaction, and 70% for my colleagues and me.
A friend who is a Staff of World Trading Center (WTC)
here in Lagos made your contact available. Please
notify me of your acceptance to carry out this
transaction through the above E-mail address or fax
number.
I decided to contact you base on the fact that I have
no foreign partner to assist me in executing the
transaction. If you accept to carry out this business
with me, please note that my colleague and me will be
in your Country to receive the fund together with you,
the moment we secure all the necessary approvals.
You should also note that the transaction would only
take (14) fourteen working days.
you can also reply me to my private email
address:princemikeokoye57@safe-mail.net
Best Regards,
Prince mike okoye.
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'02 MB C240 6spd / '92 BMW 325i 5spd
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
with sarcasm. but to answer your question. there isnt really alot of mods out there for the c240 due to the lack of demand of power that this car has. you can first start with some simple mods like changing your stock air filter to greenfilter or k&n.
you can get an exhaust later on but the price for the exhaust for this car is rediculous comparing to the amount of gain that you'll get. so you can get it custom and it will be just as good.
as far as turbo it is not really recommended due to the compression in this car is high. but im researching. i have a friend who has a performance shop which they do alot of custom turbos and i may go for it thats only if i decide to keep the car. most probably im not.
in overall the c240 is not the bad of a car performance wise. yea its a underpowered 2.6l but it can still hang with other cars.
i have beaten gs300 by 1/2 car length. once that happened i realized that this car is not all that bad (well mine c240 is 6spd.)
hope my little reply helps you out and welcome to the forum.
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It's ridiculous the amount of sarcasm one can receive for asking a question. My apologies to you from the majority of the forum, some people have no respect in answering a simple question.
Anyway, as yoyito said, it's not easy but besides a $15,000 Brabus upgrade, you'd be best off finding a Euro Performance shop that does custom turbo setups. I'm sure you could work some Garrett turbos with custom fabricated piping. Just research in your area and I'm sure you can find something, it won't be cheap though.
Anyway, as yoyito said, it's not easy but besides a $15,000 Brabus upgrade, you'd be best off finding a Euro Performance shop that does custom turbo setups. I'm sure you could work some Garrett turbos with custom fabricated piping. Just research in your area and I'm sure you can find something, it won't be cheap though.
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YoYiTo and C240Style
It's called respect.
The guy shows none for us by typing in caps, not doing a search and basically hoping that we'll hold his hand and show him everything. To me that's disrespectful.
Respect must be earned.
It's called respect.
The guy shows none for us by typing in caps, not doing a search and basically hoping that we'll hold his hand and show him everything. To me that's disrespectful.
Respect must be earned.
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Some of you guys are great. I want to personally thank you for your responses even though it doesn't pertain me.
Every new member ask the first thing that comes to mind. That is why they enter this playground. Much like myself, walking in with my bone stock C230, I had questions. I asked and was basically told to STFU.
People come here to ask questions from YOU...because YOU have very nice rides. They expect YOU to have the answers because they figure since YOU have owned YOUR cars for a few months or a few years longer than them that YOU have talked to other forum memebers or shop owners about what is available. Take this personally because that is it's intent.
Take Sunman(sp?) as an example. Besides him, who here would have taken the time to compelely rebuild their whole f'ing car? Now how would YOU react if you asked him how he installed distronic and he told you "HAHAHA YOU TOOLBOX, YOU'RE TOO F'ING STUPID TO FIGURE IT OUT ON YOUR OWN? IF YOU WANTED DISTRONIC WHY DIDN'T YOU BUY A BETTER F'ING CAR?"
Point is lighten up on the new guys. You never know who's going to be the madman to come up with something you haven't thought of. Perhaps you've already scared a few off immediately after their first post.
Every new member ask the first thing that comes to mind. That is why they enter this playground. Much like myself, walking in with my bone stock C230, I had questions. I asked and was basically told to STFU.
People come here to ask questions from YOU...because YOU have very nice rides. They expect YOU to have the answers because they figure since YOU have owned YOUR cars for a few months or a few years longer than them that YOU have talked to other forum memebers or shop owners about what is available. Take this personally because that is it's intent.
Take Sunman(sp?) as an example. Besides him, who here would have taken the time to compelely rebuild their whole f'ing car? Now how would YOU react if you asked him how he installed distronic and he told you "HAHAHA YOU TOOLBOX, YOU'RE TOO F'ING STUPID TO FIGURE IT OUT ON YOUR OWN? IF YOU WANTED DISTRONIC WHY DIDN'T YOU BUY A BETTER F'ING CAR?"
Point is lighten up on the new guys. You never know who's going to be the madman to come up with something you haven't thought of. Perhaps you've already scared a few off immediately after their first post.
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I agree with some of the other posts. Yet no harmful intentions were meant. I know I've posted a few questions on here and to my surprises the responses were sarcasm and such. Again, my apologies. All in fun... hey good news!
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From: P. Pinez, FL
'02 MB C240 6spd / '92 BMW 325i 5spd
I do agree with you. Typing ethics if you type in cap it means that your yelling.
But its a common error that everyone has done sometime. I even end up doing it by accident. By simply telling the guy to use lower caps should be plain sufficient.
When I first joined the forum I never knew the laws that you had to search before you ask a question which I bet alot of you people did not know aswell.
Like I said before on my prior comment I stated atleast try to answer the guy first and tell him about the ethic of using the forum.
I dont mind a little sarcasm here and there. It gives a little humor but some of the comments crosses the line.
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As a moderator I would of atleast expected a different answer from you
When I first joined the forum I never knew the laws that you had to search before you ask a question which I bet alot of you people did not know aswell.
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Member first, moderator second.
I believe they call this common sense? Being polite? If you walk into WalMart do you just yell out "YO FOO, WHERE DAH DOAP BE @?????!!!?!?" or do you try to find it yourself first, and then ask someone politely if you can't find anything? The same rules in life apply on the internet.
I believe they call this common sense? Being polite? If you walk into WalMart do you just yell out "YO FOO, WHERE DAH DOAP BE @?????!!!?!?" or do you try to find it yourself first, and then ask someone politely if you can't find anything? The same rules in life apply on the internet.
**** on you people that expect people to do things "your way" because that's how you want it. It will keep happening until you make these forums private with a huge disclaimer page that reads "You must search the forums prior to asking any question. If you ask a question that already has an answer and you didn't properly address the search function there will be a knock on your door shortly with a midget to kick your ***** through the roof of your mouth." Until that disclaimer is implemented I with continue to be an advocate of dumb *** questions.
BTW, it is not common sense for a few people that writing in CAPS is the uberinterwed equivilant of yelling. There are some accounting programs you need all caps in order to operate the software properly...alt+tab to the forums...ask a question. HOLY PHUK I'M YELLING...AAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
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2006 C230 2.5 V6
But if I walked into a room full of MB owners and asked "what can I do to my car and where can I get it done?" and one of you answered me the way you have in here I'd be forced to smack the everlivin out of you for being an impolite *******. I don't care if there are pieces of paper all around the room with printed answers to my question. I enjoy conversation and searching these forums...well they suck.
**** on you people that expect people to do things "your way" because that's how you want it. It will keep happening until you make these forums private with a huge disclaimer page that reads "You must search the forums prior to asking any question. If you ask a question that already has an answer and you didn't properly address the search function there will be a knock on your door shortly with a midget to kick your ***** through the roof of your mouth." Until that disclaimer is implemented I with continue to be an advocate of dumb *** questions.
BTW, it is not common sense for a few people that writing in CAPS is the uberinterwed equivilant of yelling. There are some accounting programs you need all caps in order to operate the software properly...alt+tab to the forums...ask a question. HOLY PHUK I'M YELLING...AAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
**** on you people that expect people to do things "your way" because that's how you want it. It will keep happening until you make these forums private with a huge disclaimer page that reads "You must search the forums prior to asking any question. If you ask a question that already has an answer and you didn't properly address the search function there will be a knock on your door shortly with a midget to kick your ***** through the roof of your mouth." Until that disclaimer is implemented I with continue to be an advocate of dumb *** questions.
BTW, it is not common sense for a few people that writing in CAPS is the uberinterwed equivilant of yelling. There are some accounting programs you need all caps in order to operate the software properly...alt+tab to the forums...ask a question. HOLY PHUK I'M YELLING...AAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
Last edited by Gentlemanjim; Sep 30, 2006 at 11:12 AM.
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OK folks, let's play nice, everyone (you too, Ricky). Let's just answer the poster's questions and suggest that everything noted can be found through forum search.
Unfortunately, searching will reveal that serious mods for the C240 will cost gobs of cash for not immense gains in performance. One would be better served spending the same money on a real deal C32 or C55 AMG.
Unfortunately, searching will reveal that serious mods for the C240 will cost gobs of cash for not immense gains in performance. One would be better served spending the same money on a real deal C32 or C55 AMG.
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Cigalert, you keep mentioning search, but I don't think you know what that word means.
Bob: Yessir, I was very harsh in my previous posts. Sorry guys, I shouldn't have done that knowing what position I'm in.
Bob: Yessir, I was very harsh in my previous posts. Sorry guys, I shouldn't have done that knowing what position I'm in.
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I've done my share for the forum, what about you? or are you just here to go defensive on the old majority who have finally had it with folks that come here, never search, and post for instant gratification?
I'm looking out for the long term of this forum where we have members (as you said) conversing with other members, not "y0 wh3re can i find deez p4rtszzzz?????!??!1" as their first and last post.
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From: P. Pinez, FL
'02 MB C240 6spd / '92 BMW 325i 5spd
it just seems like you have go through a **** fight first just to make a simple comment.
in every forum there will always will be sarcasm but there are some on here that i would of taken it as a slap on the face.
thats just my point that im trying to come across with. im not throwing personal attacks.
thats why i just move along to other car forums. it may not be a mb forum but they help you as much as they can.
in every forum there will always will be sarcasm but there are some on here that i would of taken it as a slap on the face.
thats just my point that im trying to come across with. im not throwing personal attacks.
thats why i just move along to other car forums. it may not be a mb forum but they help you as much as they can.
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well thank you all who helped answer my question and some of you do have points about me, being a newbie, but i am also a long member at other forums for PC, etc. and it would be better if you explained how to search the forum rather than rip me apart. And u also cant assume, that i just ask what ever questions i want answers, but i did alot of readin on this forum and all i read about is the e55 and amg's, etc. upgrades, and none for c240's.
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I havea 240 that's pure stock. Trust me, it's not that bad. It's actually not bad at all. The car has plenty of acceleration from a dead stop. I have NO trouble getting up to speed.
It also depends where you are coming from. If your last car was an slk55, then you may not be satisfied with a c240. But if your last car was a Yugo(not that there is anything wrong with that), then you'll love the 240. Speed and pickup are relative. They're different things to different people.
But if I may say, I AM SO SICK OF PEOPLE ON THIS BOARD SLAGGING THE C240. CALLING IT SLOW, SLUGGISH, BLAH BLAH BLAH. THIS SH*T COMES FROM PEOPLE WHO DON'T EVEN OWN THE CAR. I AM SO SICK OF IT!!!!! ENOUGH!!! THE C240 IS THE BEST DEAL ON THE ROAD TODAY. AN MB WITH A SMOOTH AS SILK V6 FOR UNDER 50K ON THE ROAD(IN CANADA).
Out of all the c classes I have seen in TO, over 90% have been c240's, then 230's, then 320's. I've actually only seen 1 C320. For a car that's such a POS, with a slow as sh*t engine, it sure is popular amongst us morons in Toronto.
Why should I pay an extra 10 grand for 30 more HP? Does that really make any sense to anybody? The C320 is definately faster, NO doubt, but is it worth 10k? Not in my book.
Don't bash the car until you've actually driven it for an extended period. And until you've gotten a feel for it, and how to drive it best to get what you want.
BTW, Buellwinkle, Mach, this is not aimed at you.
It also depends where you are coming from. If your last car was an slk55, then you may not be satisfied with a c240. But if your last car was a Yugo(not that there is anything wrong with that), then you'll love the 240. Speed and pickup are relative. They're different things to different people.
But if I may say, I AM SO SICK OF PEOPLE ON THIS BOARD SLAGGING THE C240. CALLING IT SLOW, SLUGGISH, BLAH BLAH BLAH. THIS SH*T COMES FROM PEOPLE WHO DON'T EVEN OWN THE CAR. I AM SO SICK OF IT!!!!! ENOUGH!!! THE C240 IS THE BEST DEAL ON THE ROAD TODAY. AN MB WITH A SMOOTH AS SILK V6 FOR UNDER 50K ON THE ROAD(IN CANADA).
Out of all the c classes I have seen in TO, over 90% have been c240's, then 230's, then 320's. I've actually only seen 1 C320. For a car that's such a POS, with a slow as sh*t engine, it sure is popular amongst us morons in Toronto.
Why should I pay an extra 10 grand for 30 more HP? Does that really make any sense to anybody? The C320 is definately faster, NO doubt, but is it worth 10k? Not in my book.
Don't bash the car until you've actually driven it for an extended period. And until you've gotten a feel for it, and how to drive it best to get what you want.
BTW, Buellwinkle, Mach, this is not aimed at you.
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I found my C240 is not bad after engine & transmission are warmed up.
I have also experienced C240 can get up to 40MPH speed much faster if I started my car from gear 2 (auto - W). (Also, I get higher MPG mileage).
If I started my car from gear 1, it takes a more "total time" to get to 40MPH speed. Engine goes back to lower RPM between gear, so I spend more time getting engine from lower RPM to higher RPM between gears.
Anyone want to try this?
Sorry, I might be totally wrong. But I want to find out if that is true or not.
I have also experienced C240 can get up to 40MPH speed much faster if I started my car from gear 2 (auto - W). (Also, I get higher MPG mileage).
If I started my car from gear 1, it takes a more "total time" to get to 40MPH speed. Engine goes back to lower RPM between gear, so I spend more time getting engine from lower RPM to higher RPM between gears.
Anyone want to try this?
Sorry, I might be totally wrong. But I want to find out if that is true or not.
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Wow, this is really interesting. Well being a 240 owner, as well as a c55 driver, I must say that without a sprint booster, the 240 lags the get up that you want in acceleration. I would not pay 6k more for a few horses, might as well stop whining and get a c32.
ALSO lets remember that the 240 never claimed to be anything fast. It was/is sold as a mid sized sedan, It does what it needs to on the highway, but I agree if your looking for 1/4 times. FORGET IT.
Lets put this one to rest, for one the tables did turn when you bashed the 320's - and really took this subject to heart. Point blank, the 240 is slow if you don't know how to work the gas pedal, and when it is modded, don't expect it to improve much when you finally do.
Just my
.02 - c240 & c55 owner.
ALSO lets remember that the 240 never claimed to be anything fast. It was/is sold as a mid sized sedan, It does what it needs to on the highway, but I agree if your looking for 1/4 times. FORGET IT.
Lets put this one to rest, for one the tables did turn when you bashed the 320's - and really took this subject to heart. Point blank, the 240 is slow if you don't know how to work the gas pedal, and when it is modded, don't expect it to improve much when you finally do.
Just my
.02 - c240 & c55 owner.
