Just Rollnnn.... evolution of another W203..
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i highly recommend. just make sure to ask for the missing washer to be included.
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Great headers!
Rollnnn, I left you some mail, but I figured we ought to memorialize it a post. I'd love to get the PN and source for those headers. I had a hard time finding any info on them up here in Seattle.
Also, can you feel a difference in power?
SICK ride. Keep it up!
Also, can you feel a difference in power?
SICK ride. Keep it up!
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i drive same car as you... 03 coupe 6speed. and its more than just a "throatier" exhaust. there was a before/after dyno floating around that showed 20 hp / 20 tq gain. and believe me, you can feel it above 3k rpm. its so much more fun to drive now.
i highly recommend. just make sure to ask for the missing washer to be included.
i highly recommend. just make sure to ask for the missing washer to be included.
like i said i cruise more than anything and its been almost 2 months so i think its broken in, i'm noticing my mpg has slightly gone up, very slight, but its something...
Thanks MJ, I need to do a video, hopefully can get to it this weekend...
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Yes can feel more power 3k rpm and above, actually im gonna say even at 2800rpm.
Thanks!
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Just wanted to throw in these pics from the w203 meet in Huntington Beach and the HMS BBQ. Pics by Auktane
W203 Meet: Saturday March 21 2009, Bella Terra Parking Lot
HMS bbq: Saturday March 21 2009. PetahPetah / Rollnnn
W203 Meet: Saturday March 21 2009, Bella Terra Parking Lot
HMS bbq: Saturday March 21 2009. PetahPetah / Rollnnn
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the car looks good.
holy ****, Roland, were you in West LA, specifically Santa Monica going east into BH after the 405 turning into a plaza just after Sepulveda a few weeks ago? I didn't know your car had blue tint on the headlights, I could have sworn it was your car, but what got me was that (I think at least) it had paper plates.
holy ****, Roland, were you in West LA, specifically Santa Monica going east into BH after the 405 turning into a plaza just after Sepulveda a few weeks ago? I didn't know your car had blue tint on the headlights, I could have sworn it was your car, but what got me was that (I think at least) it had paper plates.
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the car looks good.
holy ****, Roland, were you in West LA, specifically Santa Monica going east into BH after the 405 turning into a plaza just after Sepulveda a few weeks ago? I didn't know your car had blue tint on the headlights, I could have sworn it was your car, but what got me was that (I think at least) it had paper plates.
holy ****, Roland, were you in West LA, specifically Santa Monica going east into BH after the 405 turning into a plaza just after Sepulveda a few weeks ago? I didn't know your car had blue tint on the headlights, I could have sworn it was your car, but what got me was that (I think at least) it had paper plates.
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after weeks of looking and not being able to decide what to get, i finally chose the Kenwood DNX8120. Got it last week from Crutchfield and had it installed this morning at Gold Star Audio in irvine...
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ya i had that in my 350z before i sank it ...it was so sick, i loved the touchscreen and having a giant ipod essentially once interfaced! haha
...it was so sick, i loved the touchscreen and having a giant ipod essentially once interfaced! haha
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haha... nah Albert, you da man!!!
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Thanks Phil. I do not believe i have the HK system in my car.
Seriously finding an installer was a pain in the ***. I went to 5 different shops and none of them really knew anything about my car. I went to a few of what i thought were high end shops that work on MB's all the time. Nobody knew if i had an external amp, and if i did if i could use it or not, and id have to run new wires to all speakers, some thought i might have to get a new amp, or might need new speakers because the stock ones might be 2 ohm.... i really thought i could find someone who knew this car in and out and could just do the install without any problems...
Brandon(OCKlasse) told me about Gold Star Audio in Irvine, they were the first shop i talked to who seemed confident enough for the install and have done it many times.
When i got there, Jay told me the install was straight up, just need the wiring harness, the antenna adapter and the scosche dash kit... It took about an hour and it was done...
All the other shops made it seem like it was going to be way harder than it was.... Al & Eds on Santa Monica and La Cienega told me it would take 4 hours and they charge $250 an hour?? wtf!! $1000 to install???
One thing that gold star told me was, as of now there is no way to hook up the steering controls on my car. They said there are no kits YET? anyone know if this is true?? i really want to use the steering controls...
Seriously finding an installer was a pain in the ***. I went to 5 different shops and none of them really knew anything about my car. I went to a few of what i thought were high end shops that work on MB's all the time. Nobody knew if i had an external amp, and if i did if i could use it or not, and id have to run new wires to all speakers, some thought i might have to get a new amp, or might need new speakers because the stock ones might be 2 ohm.... i really thought i could find someone who knew this car in and out and could just do the install without any problems...
Brandon(OCKlasse) told me about Gold Star Audio in Irvine, they were the first shop i talked to who seemed confident enough for the install and have done it many times.
When i got there, Jay told me the install was straight up, just need the wiring harness, the antenna adapter and the scosche dash kit... It took about an hour and it was done...
All the other shops made it seem like it was going to be way harder than it was.... Al & Eds on Santa Monica and La Cienega told me it would take 4 hours and they charge $250 an hour?? wtf!! $1000 to install???
One thing that gold star told me was, as of now there is no way to hook up the steering controls on my car. They said there are no kits YET? anyone know if this is true?? i really want to use the steering controls...
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Thanks shivi!!
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I have a few more mods that ill hopefully be able to finish within a couple weeks...
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man.. thats great news. I don't have the HK system either so i'm hoping my factory stereo is similar to yours. I also heard from 3 different shops that it takes a ton of work to just swap out the HU. That's the reason why I asked about speakers & factory amp. I was also told, to change the OEM HU, i'd have to change my speakers, factory amp, and rewire the whole dang car for the new speakers. and $125??? that's GREAT! I was quoted $400 for labor only. Those P#nk$!!!
