Kluvsbenz 06 C350
Out Of Control!!
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From: Westwood, NJ
2004 Civic Si. FWD for the Win!
Look in the "Events & Gatherings" section here for info.
I slapped on my summers two weekends ago at my parents' house in Doylestown. Is it really that much worse where you are?
Take a chance - what's the worst that could happen? 
Your stock rims are probably around 25-26 lbs each. As an example, my OZ 18" rims (the largest I'd recommend with PA/NJ's pothole "issues") are 18.6 lbs each, a savings of about 7 1/2 lbs at each corner, or a net 30 lb decrease in unsprung weight. When I took the winter rims back to their basement, I was surprised at the extra weight of the stock rims. Another benefit is that you can get wider than stock rims, and therefore, more rubber on the road, esp. with wider options. It's basically a win-win on all fronts, except your wallet.
I slapped on my summers two weekends ago at my parents' house in Doylestown. Is it really that much worse where you are?
Take a chance - what's the worst that could happen? Your stock rims are probably around 25-26 lbs each. As an example, my OZ 18" rims (the largest I'd recommend with PA/NJ's pothole "issues") are 18.6 lbs each, a savings of about 7 1/2 lbs at each corner, or a net 30 lb decrease in unsprung weight. When I took the winter rims back to their basement, I was surprised at the extra weight of the stock rims. Another benefit is that you can get wider than stock rims, and therefore, more rubber on the road, esp. with wider options. It's basically a win-win on all fronts, except your wallet.
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2014 E350, 2006 C350 Sport(made it to 280k, loved it!), 1990 300E
Look in the "Events & Gatherings" section here for info.
I slapped on my summers two weekends ago at my parents' house in Doylestown. Is it really that much worse where you are? Take a chance - what's the worst that could happen?
Your stock rims are probably around 25-26 lbs each. As an example, my OZ 18" rims (the largest I'd recommend with PA/NJ's pothole "issues") are 18.6 lbs each, a savings of about 7 1/2 lbs at each corner, or a net 30 lb decrease in unsprung weight. When I took the winter rims back to their basement, I was surprised at the extra weight of the stock rims. Another benefit is that you can get wider than stock rims, and therefore, more rubber on the road, esp. with wider options. It's basically a win-win on all fronts, except your wallet.
I slapped on my summers two weekends ago at my parents' house in Doylestown. Is it really that much worse where you are?
Take a chance - what's the worst that could happen? Your stock rims are probably around 25-26 lbs each. As an example, my OZ 18" rims (the largest I'd recommend with PA/NJ's pothole "issues") are 18.6 lbs each, a savings of about 7 1/2 lbs at each corner, or a net 30 lb decrease in unsprung weight. When I took the winter rims back to their basement, I was surprised at the extra weight of the stock rims. Another benefit is that you can get wider than stock rims, and therefore, more rubber on the road, esp. with wider options. It's basically a win-win on all fronts, except your wallet.
Dude, I am 1.45 hrs away from Doylestown at least. I interviewed in Allentown and I know D-town is well past there. Had 6 in. of snow on Halloween 2011. Mild winter this year, though. Don't slight the Hankooks. They have carried me on these winding roads up here and I-80 through NJ.
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My stealership shopping list
This is the letter I received for what they knew I needed. Since I didn't get the "B" service, they want to look at it further. The cracked rims is just curb rash. Not going to put my SA's name out there to protect him from someone on the forum thinking he's insane
Thank you for all of your patience and kindness in waiting to receive this estimate. It includes everything we discussed during our phone conversation, except the tire and brake information, you would have to bring the vehicle back into service so we can further inspect what would be needed. Please contact me with any questions.
Fuel Filter: $685.00
Rim (right front, cracked) $495.00
Camshaft expansion plugs (leaking oil) $165.00
Centrifuge cover (leaking oil) $245.00
All prices in quote include parts and labor. Sales tax is excluded. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for all of you patience.
Best regards,
Mercedes-Benz of Morristown
155 E. Hanover Ave.
Morristown, NJ 07960
The cracked rims is just curb rash. Not going to put my SA's name out there to protect him from someone on the forum thinking he's insane Thank you for all of your patience and kindness in waiting to receive this estimate. It includes everything we discussed during our phone conversation, except the tire and brake information, you would have to bring the vehicle back into service so we can further inspect what would be needed. Please contact me with any questions.
Fuel Filter: $685.00
Rim (right front, cracked) $495.00
Camshaft expansion plugs (leaking oil) $165.00
Centrifuge cover (leaking oil) $245.00
All prices in quote include parts and labor. Sales tax is excluded. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for all of you patience.
Best regards,
Mercedes-Benz of Morristown
155 E. Hanover Ave.
Morristown, NJ 07960
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From: VA
e36 318i, 2004 sti
Ill give you my quote 
Fuel filter $48 1 hour labor
06 sport rim (can get a set for about $300)
cam seals about $37 from dealer total. It takes about 5 minutes to do..
I do not know on that one.
Fuel filter $48 1 hour labor
06 sport rim (can get a set for about $300)
cam seals about $37 from dealer total. It takes about 5 minutes to do..
I do not know on that one.
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The front centrifuge cover I am not sure about but I am sure it is cheaper even with my indy. Geez, it's cheaper for me to drive 2.5 hr to VA to have everything done than going to my dealer that is only an hour or so away in NJ
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100k and climbing!!
I let out a big whoop today when I passed the 100k mark on I-80.
I dropped my camera a few weeks ago so I couldn't take a odometer pic. Bummer!! Oh well, take my word for it. Very pleased with this machine. 100k and many more to come
I dropped my camera a few weeks ago so I couldn't take a odometer pic. Bummer!! Oh well, take my word for it. Very pleased with this machine. 100k and many more to come
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Getting a fuel filter put in this afternoon to celebrate the occasion
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Fuel filter I bought was the wrong one. Can't believe this ish
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Air filter and spark plug change
Funny thing when I tried to change my air filter and spark plugs this morning. Yesterday, I bought a T-20 Torx screwdriver thinking I was on my way to taking care of these 2 items on my to-do list. Well, I take my air box off. No problem. I changed the air filters. Yea!!
Can't believe the stealers took me for $157 to change my air filters at 60k miles Oh well. Live and learn
Now for the spark plugs. Didn't have the right Torx size screwdriver
Does anyone know the right Torx driver I should get to finish my job?
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The fuel filter I need is an in-tank filter that is part of the fuel sender. Won't need that for another 40k+ miles. What I really need is that Torx screwdriver size to take off the coils so I can change my plugs. Or do they just pop off? Nothing in DIY about this.
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Is that in-line filter still in box?
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MBfinatic,
You still ain't found me the right torx for my coils? Man, what am I gonna do with you
Dropping some pics of the ride in the garage. The rims are madd derrty.
At least you can see the caps Peydiddy blessed me with
Gotta get my wash on this weekend.
You still ain't found me the right torx for my coils? Man, what am I gonna do with you
Dropping some pics of the ride in the garage. The rims are madd derrty. At least you can see the caps Peydiddy blessed me with Gotta get my wash on this weekend.
