My Coupe update...
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C230 Coupe Silver
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And I was preparing to go the route of the brabus lip but last so that I can get everything out of the way before my first scrape (and first time I cry in years)
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Let's just say the speedometer doesn't exist when I'm almost late to work (happens often)
I always surprise myself when I turn a 15 minute drive into 5 lol
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Thanks! It can be better![Big Grin](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
Yeah parts for the coupes are hard too come by now a days especially for the 05 and up..
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Yeah I was really looking towards getting a 3 slat grill and I'm thinking of covering it in cf vinyl like I might do my lorinser wing. I was planning on black, but cf would be unique (hopefully)
And I was preparing to go the route of the brabus lip but last so that I can get everything out of the way before my first scrape (and first time I cry in years)
Let's just say the speedometer doesn't exist when I'm almost late to work (happens often)
I always surprise myself when I turn a 15 minute drive into 5 lol
![naughty](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/naughty.gif)
And I was preparing to go the route of the brabus lip but last so that I can get everything out of the way before my first scrape (and first time I cry in years)
![drive](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/driving.gif)
Let's just say the speedometer doesn't exist when I'm almost late to work (happens often)
I always surprise myself when I turn a 15 minute drive into 5 lol
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The mattig grill I don't even know where I can find, but I need to redo this interior. And in the meantime I can get back the money I spent so far haha
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Location of air filter (pics by chkdg8)
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Original filter on the left K&N on the right
![](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-w203/65854d1132173238-d-i-y-m271-air-filter-change-dsc02186.jpg)
Here is chkdg8 DIY thread..
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...er-change.html
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i cleaned my K&N a couple weeks ago and can really feel it "breathe" more easily.. but probably negligible power gains. i think it makes a difference since the supercharge does suck in air.. and at higher rpm's the extra air flow could help
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Only way to get a mattig grill is if its getting parted by another coupe. I know G (Hieracity) found a replica on Ebay I installed it for him but had to do some modifications to make it fit
Its not a major gain but you do feel the difference![nix](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/nixweiss.gif)
Location of air filter (pics by chkdg8)
![](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-w203/65852d1132173238-d-i-y-m271-air-filter-change-dsc02183.jpg)
Original filter on the left K&N on the right
![](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-w203/65854d1132173238-d-i-y-m271-air-filter-change-dsc02186.jpg)
Here is chkdg8 DIY thread..
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...er-change.html
Its not a major gain but you do feel the difference
![nix](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/nixweiss.gif)
Location of air filter (pics by chkdg8)
![](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-w203/65852d1132173238-d-i-y-m271-air-filter-change-dsc02183.jpg)
Original filter on the left K&N on the right
![](https://mbworld.org/forums/attachments/c-class-w203/65854d1132173238-d-i-y-m271-air-filter-change-dsc02186.jpg)
Here is chkdg8 DIY thread..
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...er-change.html
Thank you for the pictures I'm looking at my engine now haha
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1999 E320 4matic Wagon, 2005 C55 AMG - sold, 1998 VW Jetta TDI - sold, 2006 C230 Sport - Totaled :(
one thing i noticed about the K&N is the sound of the exhaust when you punch it. it sounds better and then when i hit 4000 rpm it changes pitch to a nice high flow kinda sound, makes me wanna gun it a lot lol
how often are you supposed to clean them?
car is looking good jre
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car is looking good jre
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i tried some searching on youtube and couldn't find anyone actually showing the removal and replacement of the air filter, but this might give you a better insight on where it is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSkkJ_agbUQ
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i tried some searching on youtube and couldn't find anyone actually showing the removal and replacement of the air filter, but this might give you a better insight on where it is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSkkJ_agbUQ
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one thing i noticed about the K&N is the sound of the exhaust when you punch it. it sounds better and then when i hit 4000 rpm it changes pitch to a nice high flow kinda sound, makes me wanna gun it a lot lol
how often are you supposed to clean them?
car is looking good jre![thumbs](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
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car is looking good jre
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Thanks!
Take pics of your engine bay so we can help you better
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Yeah I'm taking a bunch of pictures at your request haha. Mostly of my new speakers and my conversion from stock to aftermarket with the original plastic covers and bucket. Very happy that I was finally able to figure out a new design for the rear
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latest pics. nothing new just wanted to share...
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