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Old 07-21-2011, 11:25 PM
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where did you buy the boost gauge and how much was it if you don't mind me asking ?

I want one for my 02 c230, although i dont think i would know how to install it.
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As for the video.. Neat, I guess. The car has 190hp so I don't really see a point in it. But the CEL would drive me nuts. And there are people who still refuse to use seatbelts? Ahh some people clean themselves right out of the gene pool.
I guess, thanks for your back-handed compliment? The reason I installed my gauge is because I recently replaced my IC silencer and throttle body inlet, so this can tell me if by chance I lose a tube or if I am losing any pressure.

It's funny that in the prior post you said:

Originally Posted by LILBENZ230
If you're going to act as though you are superior to anyone .
Yet you give me sh*t about not wearing my seatbelt like you have NEVER driven your car without the use of one and then you make an asinine statement and again I quote:

Originally Posted by LILBENZ230
Ahh some people clean themselves right out of the gene pool.
I mean seriuosly, what does that mean and how would one "wash" themselves out at all? Pretty stupid especially for trying to sound so smart? Lol, but you win at the "E" flex here, Good Job.


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leeer73- tidy work with your installation.
Thanks!


Originally Posted by Kurupt
where did you buy the boost gauge and how much was it if you don't mind me asking ?

I want one for my 02 c230, although i dont think i would know how to install it.
It's an Autometer and it cost's about $75. Any decent autoshop should have one or you can order it online.
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Originally Posted by splinter
Any chance yours is referencing upstream of the throttle body?
Mine will record almost 30” Hg on overrun, though it’s more fun to watch it swing toward ~18 psi during favorable DA conditions.

leeer73- tidy work with your installation.
It's entirely possible. I'll double check when the temp is below 100 degrees in the shade. Though, at this point, I'd still leave it as-is, out of sheer laziness.
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Really? Are we serious? The "your" being used for both its correct form and in place of the correct "you're" gives me a headache. If you're going to act as though you are superior to anyone perhaps you should start at ground level and not look like a complete moron as you call others "useless". Boy you have started out on the wrong foot.

FYI - a 2005 C230K has no more monetary value than lots of these Hondas. And 8000k = useless on any car.
How was I being tough you idiot! I was giving that guy compliments on his mod and then you came and chimed in your 2 cents. YOUR an ******* lol.. U like that? 8k useless? You like your stock headlights dummy? I bet you do have a honda don't you. and My benz cost more then a normal honda. And you call yourself a fanatic. wow
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and besides lilretard, you own a c230 and if YOU would of read the posts prior you would of seen it was a misunderstanding.. You just had to add your two pennies
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8k useless? You like your stock headlights dummy? I bet you do have a honda don't you. and My benz cost more then a normal honda. And you call yourself a fanatic. wow
8K are unless they put out less light then 5k so why bother? Unless you do it for looks wich makes you look sort of rice imo.
Second your car is worth what 10-14k right that is not expensive at all. Did you buy your car new? if so then you can say that it was more expensive but the majority of us on here are the second owners so we can't really say we spent that much on them. My 01 was $39,735 not including shipping and tax. did i pay that no so I don't go around saying I paid so much for my car I paid less than the cost of a nicely equipped fit lol

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How was I being tough you idiot! I was giving that guy compliments on his mod and then you came and chimed in your 2 cents. YOUR an ******* lol.. U like that? 8k useless? You like your stock headlights dummy? I bet you do have a honda don't you. and My benz cost more then a normal honda. And you call yourself a fanatic. wow


He types this at recess on the monkey bars, I bet.
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figures to your comment. since you come from such a wonderful city lol and i'm the embarassing one. Yeahhhh buddy.
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Originally Posted by LILBENZ230


He types this at recess on the monkey bars, I bet.
LOL He's just the typical person who buys a MB for the "class" he lacks.

8K HIDs are useless, and sadly my 2003 C230 is worth only a little more than a 2003 Civic, despite costing $15K more new

Back on topic: OP the boost gauge is cool, and good location too!
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Hostile individuals here huh? Do you guys actually read posts?

I didn't think so. About all W203 in here have HIDS, bix or some other lighting.... i guess your the few who can't afford them...
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Originally Posted by derecklouthood
Hostile individuals here huh? Do you guys actually read posts?

I didn't think so. About all W203 in here have HIDS, bix or some other lighting.... i guess your the few who can't afford them...
uh... weren't you issued a warning? I would chill right now.

as for being the few who can't afford them? speak for yourself. and it's "you're" not "your".

apparently you don't know much about HID's. HID's and BIX are great, not ricey. it gets ricey when you put on 8000k temp bulbs or kits.
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What do you mean speak for myself?! I've bought some..And installed them thanks to MBWorld.

Dude... I own HID's. They are the ones who are saying they are usless? Did you read what i actually wrote, or only selected a few words because of my warning?

I wasn't offensive. I have 6k HID's? And this all started saying his mod wasn't ricey... And i wasn't aware the term rice could be hurtful.. so i apologized.

Jesus... Maybe i'll just stop with this post... But seriously.. I like the mod.. end of story, that's it!
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Not a problem man.. I'm here for the information purposes. I apologize to any other members I offended as well.
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Where is a good place to put the vacuum line of a mechanical boost gauge? I have an 02 coupe with the M111 engine. Here is a pic below I found online of where I think it could go, any suggestions?
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I installed my boost gauge but at full throttle I have 0 psi Seems like my bypass valve stays open. Hopefully it'll get fixed after resetting it again!

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